Neighborhood guide

Where the Locals Eat in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch and University Town Center area offers a bevy of great dining options.

08/24/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Out East

Nine Reasons to Love Lakewood Ranch

For more than 20 years, a new city has been rising to the east. Here are nine reasons to celebrate that right now.

08/24/2020 By Ilene Denton

Fast Track

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Names New Chief Operating Officer

Prior to joining LWRMC, Diego Perilla was associate administrator at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

08/19/2020 By Staff

Neighborhood Guide

The Players Still Plans Move to Lakewood Ranch

Its big new home will be in the Waterside Place town center.

08/04/2020 By Kay Kipling

Health News

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Named a 'Best Maternity Hospital'

The list—compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Leapfrog—includes 231 hospitals across 36 states.

07/27/2020 By Staff

Out East

Lakewood Ranch Remains No. 1 Best-Selling Multi-Generational Community in the Nation

And Venice's Wellen Park ranks No. 3 nationally.

07/10/2020 By Staff

Expanded menu

More Food and Drink Options Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The developers behind Waterside Place recently announced that the project will be home to Duck Donuts, Atria Bread + Coffee and CROP Juice.

06/23/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

What Your Money Can Buy

What $998,500 Will Buy You on the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice

Plus a Palm Beach-inspired residence in Oyster Bay and a new home in Cresswind Lakewood Ranch.

06/23/2020 By Ilene Denton

Awards

Lakewood Ranch Wound Center Recognized with National Award

The Center of Distinction award recognizes medical centers that achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months.

06/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

The Lake Club Marks Record Home Sales to Date in 2020

The gated Lakewood Ranch community saw 57 sales of homes and builder lots since January.

06/12/2020 By Ilene Denton

Development

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to Renovate Women’s Center

The center is expected to be completed in early 2021.

06/10/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Lakewood Ranch Resident Receives Prestigious National Honors

Brendan Flores has been recognized by NAAPPPA and WorldRemit as one of the nation's most prominent Filipino-Americans.

06/05/2020 By Staff

Of Course

Taylor Morrison Debuts New Golf Course at Esplanade Azario Lakewood Ranch

For a limited time, the course will be open for public play.

05/29/2020 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

Lakewood Ranch to Welcome One of Florida’s First Single-Family Rental Communities

Estia Lakewood Ranch will consist of 230 residences, with model homes opening this summer.

05/08/2020 By Ilene Denton

Helping Hand

'Feed A Healthcare Hero!' Program Donates Meals to Local Hospital Workers

Michael Saunders realtor Brian Loebker's program that delivers meals to healthcare workers and supports local restaurants is going national.

04/23/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Talks

'Even Cheetahs Slow Down' Webinar Motivates Leaders to Embrace Change

Guest speaker Julie Henry applies her wildlife research to the business world, and shares how leaders can survive and adapt to change.

04/16/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Coronavirus

Amid the Pandemic, Lakewood Ranch Livestreams Offer a Dose of Community

With most activities curtailed by COVID-19, Lakewood Ranch residents are finding a new place to get together: online.

04/07/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Construction

Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Extension Now Open

The extension will facilitate travel from Fruitville Road in Sarasota County to U.S. 301 north of the Manatee River.

03/02/2020 By Staff

Technology

The Coder School Opens in Lakewood Ranch

The school uses a variety of platforms to teach various coding languages such as HTML, CSS, Python, Javascript and more.

02/24/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Hires Lifestyle Director

Rachel Scheer will create fitness, art and social programs for homeowners in the 55-plus community.

02/13/2020 By Staff