Lakewood Ranch Retains No.1 Ranking Among Master-Planned Communities: According to a mid-year 2025 report by real estate advisory RCLCO, Lakewood Ranch remains the top-selling multigenerational, master-planned community in the U.S. Despite a 4% decrease in new home sales year-over-year, it outperformed projections amid a general market decline.

New Residential Community "Stillwater" to be Built by Lennar: Lennar, a major homebuilder, announced a new gated community named Stillwater, featuring 105 single-family homes, with construction starting this fall and sales beginning in winter 2025. The homes will have two to four bedrooms and are located on Bourneside Boulevard just south of State Road 70.

Local Entrepreneur’s Success Story: Krista Brock, a Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur and single mother, has built a thriving party planning and DIY kit business, Oh What Fun Party Co., after leaving her corporate job managing Starbucks locations. Her business has landed major clients and reflects the vibrant local small business community.

Plans for a Life Time athletic resort club in Lakewood Ranch are progressing, with a scheduled opening in 2026. This will add a significant health and wellness facility to the community, complementing the chain’s expansion in Florida.

Soap Opera Stars Visit Lakewood Ranch for Charity Event: Daytime television actors, including Jordi Vilasuso and Kyle Lowder, participated in charity events hosted by the Bozza family, who are active in fundraising for various causes in Lakewood Ranch. The event brought excitement and community engagement while supporting Samantha's Friends charity.

Completion of Renata at Lakewood Ranch multifamily community: Ryan Cos. US Inc. has completed the development of Renata, a 502-unit apartment community offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with extensive amenities such as a private lakeside beach, heated pool, yoga rooms, golf simulator, dog park, and more. Resident move-ins began earlier this year, marking a significant addition to the area’s residential offerings.

Hispanic Heritage Month Observance at Lakewood Ranch High School: September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15. Locally, Lakewood Ranch High School is recognizing the cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans with a Florida-centered theme this year. The observance encourages honoring Hispanic influences in music, arts, and culture.

Lennar to build a new gated community, Stillwater, with 105 homes starting construction this fall near State Road 70. Sales will begin in winter 2025, offering 2-4 bedroom homes designed for various homebuyers.

A $12.44 million construction loan was secured for the new StudioRes by Marriott hotel project in Lakewood Ranch: The financing will fund the development of an extended-stay hotel featuring studios with kitchens and amenities. The hotel is located near University Parkway and Interstate 75 and is expected to cater to travelers with longer stays. The project is on track for completion later this year.

Calusa Country Club to unveil a new 12-hole golf course this winter. The course features a mix of par 3, 4, and 5 holes, designed to provide a quicker and more accessible golf experience. This complements the new 18-hole championship course opened earlier in 2025 and highlights the area's growing golf amenities and community appeal.