Estero is a city in Lee County, Florida. It is located in southwest Florida and lies in between Ft. Myers and Bonita Springs. In 2010, Estero had a population of 18,176 and spanned across 20 square miles.
The earliest record of happenings in Estero began around 1567 where the Calusa Indians resided. By the 1700’s the Calusa had left the land to Pirates, Outlaws, and Cuban Fisherman. Around 1850, records show that a good part of the land was under 3 to 12 inches of water and in 1882, the water had disappeared and homesteaders began to move in.
Today, Estero is popularly known as home of the Everblades- a professional hockey team who play their home games in Germain Arena in Estero. Germain Arena is also a popular place to catch famous concerts and worldwide traveling events. Coconut point mall is also a great place to visit in Estero. Coconut Point is a picturesque outdoor mall featuring over 140 stores all surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk. Many dining options are available as well as a movie theater.
