Author: Jessica
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The Best Birthday Party Venues for Adults in Estero, FL
There’s no need to schlep all the way to Naples or downtown Fort Myers to celebrate another year around the sun. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with friends or a picture-perfect setting, you’ll find great birthday party venues for adults right here in Estero, Florida. While I didn’t include individual gated…
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Discover Verdana Village, Estero’s Hottest New Community
If you pull off the I-75 and head east on Corkscrew Road, the scene starts to change. The concrete and strip malls give way to live oaks and slash pines. If you keep going, you soon find yourself on a two-lane road. The road rises for a moment, and you wonder if a panther is…
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New Construction Homes in Florida: Everything You Need to Know
When my husband and I put down our initial payment for a brand new house in Estero, we were over the moon. A brand new house! What could be better? Our home would be new and shiny. Everything would be up-to-date and adhere to the latest construction codes and regulations. Best of all, we’d have…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Kids Activities in Estero, Florida
Are you a parent who’s just moved to Estero, Florida? You might have come here for the great weather and low taxes, but there’s even more perks around the corner. As you’ll soon find out, Estero is a great place to raise a family. There’s so many fun activities to do, and the great weather…
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Discover the Best Things to do in Southwest Florida: Ultimate Bucket List Ideas
There’s so much to do in Southwest Florida. You could easily spend every day of your life exploring the incredible restaurants, state parks, and shopping centers. Of course, if you’re like me, you also want to spend most of your life playing pickleball. So for the sake of a well-balanced lifestyle, I’ve narrowed down the…
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Why Bonita Beach Is the Best Beach Near Estero, FL
People looking to purchase a home in Estero might be surprised to learn that there’s no public beach access. For some that’s a deal breaker. But hear me out on this one. There’s a good reason there’s no beach access. Estero’s coastal areas belong to Estero Bay Preserve State Park. This protected land isn’t just…
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New Home Checklist: What to Buy For Your Florida Home
Buying or moving into a new home is an exciting milestone. It’s also a time of non-stop stress and exhaustion. One way to mitigate the moving woes is to do your research in advance — and I’m not just talking about scouring property listings or housing market reports. It’s important to consult a new home…
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Get to Know the Real Estero, FL
Most people find out about Estero in one of three ways: They know someone who lives here, they saw the sign while driving from the airport to Naples, or they’re checking out real estate in Naples and just got a reality check. Naples, is great. Both my parents and my in-laws live there. But prices…
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The Ultimate Estero Home Buying Guide — For Anyone Dreaming of Paradise
A lot goes into buying a home — especially in Southwest Florida. Even experienced homebuyers find themselves juggling new terms like CDD, NHD, and other acronyms that make learning Latin seem like a breeze. As someone who’s been through the process, I know how easy it is to make mistakes. If only I could go…
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Estero Eats
Once you move to Estero, you’ll immediately want to know the best places to wine and dine — without having to make the trek down to 5th Avenue in Naples. Real talk: Estero might be booming, but it’s still underdeveloped compared to the rest of Southwest Florida. You won’t find the fine dining and trendy…