Estero island might see a significant change to its skyline with plans for a new development at the site of the former Red Coconut RV Resort. Earlier this week, Seagate Development submitted the plans to the town for a project that includes two 15-story condominium buildings.
Proposed development on the former Red Coconut RV Resort site. Credit: Seagate Development Group
Present day view. Ethan Mackey, a nearby neighbor, expressed his mixed feelings about the development.
“It is just down the street, so a couple of houses away from where I live,” Mackey said. Living on Fort Myers Beach for almost four years, Mackey appreciates the small community feel but understands the need for new developments.
“I do appreciate it that the resort is trying to meet somewhere in the middle by creating a really beautiful resort. Having public beach access, a road in the back where my neighbors and I could go behind the resort,” said Mackey.
The proposed development includes 141 residential units and numerous amenities for the public.