Governor approves Estero vote

ESTERO — The fast-growing unincorporated area of Estero in South Lee County may become a municipality before year's end.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that lets voters in South Lee County decide whether to incorporate as the Village of Estero. The issue will be on the election ballot on Nov. 4.

Estero is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Gulf Coast. Along with its neighbor, the City of Bonita Springs, Estero is located halfway between Naples and Fort Myers.