Residents and local authorities remain alert as Manatee County—including Lakewood Ranch—prepares for the 2025 hurricane season. Some areas are still recovering from last year's Tropical Storm Debby flood impacts. A recent independent engineering study indicated rainfall as the primary cause of flooding, emphasizing the importance of continued storm preparedness and flood mitigation efforts for the community.

A community event, the Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive, is scheduled for August 2nd, where local firefighters and police officers compete in a blood donation challenge, alongside live music events at The Plaza waterfront area, highlighting ongoing community engagement activities.

Lennar to build a new gated residential community called Stillwater in Lakewood Ranch, featuring 105 single-family homes. Construction is set to begin this fall near Bourneside Boulevard south of State Road 70, with sales starting this winter. The new development aims to offer thoughtfully designed homes with 2-4 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms, ranging from 1,850 to 2,445 square feet.

Lakewood Ranch remains the nation’s best-selling multigenerational community—According to a mid-year report from RCLCO, Lakewood Ranch led in new home sales with 1,185 through June 2025, showing only a 4% decline year-over-year despite broader market trends. This highlights sustained demand and buyer confidence in the community’s quality, thoughtful development, and variety of housing options, including a notable increase in attached homes like townhomes and villas.

Charter schools in Manatee County, including Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, are set to receive approximately $4.5 million from a half-penny sales tax for the 2025-2026 school year. Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy plans to use the funds to create outdoor classrooms and expand health and wellness programs. The funding also aims to support improvements such as establishing a football team at the high school level, which currently offers only flag football.

According to a mid-year report by RCLCO, Lakewood Ranch holds the top spot as the best-selling multigenerational master-planned community in the U.S., with 1,185 new home sales through June 2025. Despite a modest 4% drop year-over-year, this decline is less severe than the nearly 7% average decline in the broader market, reflecting the community’s resilience and strong buyer confidence.

Lakewood Ranch continues to lead as the top-selling multigenerational community in the U.S., with 1,185 new home sales through June 2025. Despite a slight 4% year-over-year dip, this performance surpasses the 7% average decline in the broader new home market. There is a notable shift toward more attainable housing options, with attached homes like townhomes and villas accounting for 42% of sales, compared to a historical average of 12%. The buyer demographic spans move-up buyers, entry-level buyers, active adults, and luxury segment buyers, demonstrating broad appeal across price ranges and life stages.

SRQ Women's Expo Event Taking Place Today, July 27, 2025: Lakewood Ranch is hosting the SRQ Women's Expo from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM today. This event celebrates women by bringing together local businesses, inspirational speakers, workshops, and exclusive shopping opportunities aimed at empowerment and community engagement.

Lennar, a leading homebuilder, unveiled Stillwater, a new gated residential community featuring single-family homes in designer floor plans ranging from 1,850 to 2,445 square feet. Sales are expected to begin this winter, and the community promises a peaceful setting near natural preserves with easy urban access.

Lennar announces Stillwater, a new gated residential community coming soon to Lakewood Ranch. This community will offer new single-family homes with multiple floor plans in the Manor and Executive collections, nestled among natural preserves with easy urban access. Sales are expected to start this winter.