Lee's Growth
Lee County is among the 100 fastest
growing counties in the nation,
according to the US Census, with an
average annual growth rate of 4.1%.
Estimates of 2003 population reached
497,022 with an expected 2010
population of 565,703.
With a total area of 2,305 square
miles, and a land area of 2,025
square miles, Collier is the largest
county in Florida. New housing
starts in Collier County have been
on the rise, increasing from 5,537
in 1999 to 5,854 in 2000.
Single-family homes make up over 2/3
of this figure, with 3,548 units and
multi-family homes total 2,306 units
in the year.
Naples is the county seat. Other
major towns include Marco Island,
Golden Gate, Immokalee, and
Everglades City.
Destinations include the barrier
island community of Boca Grande; the
historic city of Punta Gorda (the
county seat); Englewood; Port
Charlotte; Little Gasparilla Island;
Don Pedro Island; Manasota Key; Cape
Haze; the picturesque fishing and
arts village of Placida; and Palm
Island, with its serene beaches
accessible by ferry.
Charlotte Harbor includes one of the
world’s largest protected marine
estuaries encompassing 270 square
miles with 219 miles of natural
shoreline. Charlotte
Harbor/Gasparilla Sound Aquatic
Preserve comprises nearly 80,000
acres of some of the most pristine
and productive coastal areas in the
state and a unique network of
barrier islands and mangrove
forests.
State of Florida
State of Florida Web Site
Whether you are
already a Floridian, planning to
become one, or just plain curious
about the“Sunshine State,”
here you can find answers to just
about anything – from the local DMV
phone number and frequently asked
questions about property taxes at
the local level… to professional
sports, attractions, publications
and guides throughout the state… to
the Florida legislature and
state-run organizations… In fact, if
you still have a question
after visiting this internet site, I
would think you’d be eligible for
some type of award!
– I’ll let you know (and I’ll try to
answer your question).
Source of Lee County Population
Estimates and some of the area
descriptions:
Bureau of Economic and Business
Research, 2003 Population Estimates
accessed through LeeCountyBusiness.com
