Treeline Realty

🏡 Just Sold! Congratulations to Tricia Kenney - Realtor ! 🎉
Another successful closing at 10720 Palazzo Way #402 in the beautiful Pelican Preserve community!

This turnkey Tivoli model offered stunning golf and lake views, an open-concept layout, quartz countertops, impact windows and doors, and all the perks of Southwest Florida's premier 55+ lifestyle.

Thinking about buying or selling in Pelican Preserve or Southwest Florida? Our experienced agents are here to help you achieve your real estate goals.

📈 LEE COUNTY'S ROAD TO 1 MILLION RESIDENTS:
Lee County is approaching a population milestone that only a handful of Florida counties have reached.

Today, nearly 900,000 permanent residents call Lee County home. Population forecasts from regional planning organizations and local economic development agencies indicate the county is expected to continue growing in the years ahead. While projections vary, many estimates suggest Lee County could surpass 1 million permanent residents sometime between the 2030s and 2040.

If that happens, Lee County would become just the sixth county in Florida to exceed 1 million residents.

Currently, only five Florida counties have populations above 1 million:
📍 Miami-Dade County – approximately 2.8 million residents
📍 Broward County – approximately 2.0 million residents
📍 Palm Beach County – approximately 1.6 million residents
📍 Hillsborough County – approximately 1.6 million residents
📍 Orange County – approximately 1.5 million residents

For perspective, Lee County had fewer than 500,000 residents around the year 2000. In roughly a quarter century, the county has nearly doubled in population.

Population growth is driven primarily by migration from other parts of Florida and from other states. The increase is reflected in new residential communities, commercial development, healthcare expansion, infrastructure projects, and business investment throughout Southwest Florida.

It's also important to note that official population figures represent permanent residents only. Seasonal residents, snowbirds, and visitors are not included in census population totals, meaning the number of people physically present in Lee County during peak season is often substantially higher.

As Lee County continues to grow, it remains one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida and one of the most closely watched counties in the state from a demographic standpoint.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, Lee County Economic Development Office, and regional growth projections.