Estero votes unanimously to purchase 62 acres of land for $24.5M

The Village of Estero voted unanimously to purchase a 62-acre plot of land along Corkscrew Road and U.S. 41 north to Judeth Lane.

The land purchase will cost $24.5 million, and neighbors are happy with the decision, saying it is important to preserve local green space.

WINK News Reporter Hannah Vogel was live with the community’s positive reaction to the decision. Watch above.

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