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What’s coming to Estero

16 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

3coming soon

2recently opened

11changing hands

Coming soon · 3 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

EsteroMF

Permit filedConfirmed

Milkshake Factory At Coconut Point

22780 Via Villagio, Ste 106 · Estero, FL 33928

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 7 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 12 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Estero

Permit filedFiled

Shake Shack

23181 Village Shops Way, Ste 105 · Estero, FL 33928

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 12 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 27 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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EsteroHE

Permit filedFiled

High 5 Exchange

21810 Sports Park Blvd · Estero, FL 33928

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Dec 19 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Nov 10 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Recently opened · 2 spots

EsteroAC

Likely openConfirmed

Alive Coffee

21740 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 118 · Estero, FL 33928

Spotted 84 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Oct 5 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 52 seats

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Estero

Likely openConfirmed

Whataburger

22927 Lyden Dr · Estero, FL 33928

Spotted 226 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 84 seats

Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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Changing hands · 11 spots

EsteroBB

Changing handsFiled

810 Billiards & Bowling

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Ste 50 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Oct 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroSJ

Changing handsConfirmed

Suji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Ste 51 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Liquor license · Feb 13 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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EsteroPC

Changing handsConfirmed

Place Cafe/marketplace

19921 Beechcrest Pl · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Sep 2 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Jul 17 · Opening inspection by the state

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Estero

Changing handsFiled

Jersey Mike's Subs

19521 Highland Oaks Dr 302 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Aug 31 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroDM

Changing handsConfirmed

Donde El Mono Colombian Food

21720 S Tamiami Trl · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Aug 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Aug 3 · First routine inspection · open and operating

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EsteroWS

Changing handsFiled

Wing Stop

19521 Highland Oaks Dr, Ste 303 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 12 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroBB

Changing handsFiled

Bubbakoos Burritos

10151 Estero Town Commons · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · May 28 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroCD

Changing handsFiled

Caffe Da Michele Osteria

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Ste 81 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 18 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroGD

Changing handsConfirmed

El Gaucho Deli Cafe

22905 Lyden Dr · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Feb 6 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Jan 16 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroMS

Changing handsConfirmed

Mario's Sports Bar & Grill

20301 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd, Ste 108 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Feb 3 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Jan 29 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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EsteroRG

Changing handsConfirmed

Rodizio Grill

8017 Plaza Del Lago Dr 101 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Nov 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Liquor license · Nov 20 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Estero 33928

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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