Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Awards Grants: The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation announced it awarded a total of $60,255 to 16 local nonprofit organizations during the first two quarters of 2025. These grants support programs across a variety of community needs including education, counseling, and food services. The Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary and plans upcoming events to further fundraising efforts.

Forestar Group expands the Star Farms luxury builder program with Perry Homes debut. Perry Homes introduces new home models featuring spacious designs and amenities, filling a key niche in Lakewood Ranch's top-selling village, Star Farms. This development adds high-quality home options for buyers.

Forestar Group has introduced Perry Homes to the Star Farms luxury builder program at Lakewood Ranch. Perry Homes will offer homesites ranging from 50 to 90 feet with plans from about 2,000 to nearly 3,900 square feet, adding high-quality housing options in the top-selling Star Farms village.

Lakewood Ranch High School kicks off the 2025-26 school year and maintains an "A" rating for the seventh straight year, demonstrating continued academic excellence in the area.

Lakewood Ranch Remains Top-Selling Multigenerational Community with Strong Home Sales: According to a July 2025 mid-year report, Lakewood Ranch remains the nation’s best-selling multigenerational community, with 1,185 new home sales through June. Despite a modest 4% year-over-year dip, it outperforms the broader new home market. Sales trends show a shift toward more attainable housing prices and options such as townhomes and villas. The community’s broad buyer profile spans move-up buyers, entry-level buyers, active adults, and luxury segment buyers.

The Isles & Monterey at Lakewood Ranch Exclusive Preview Event — This virtual event is happening today from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, providing an exclusive preview of new residential offerings in the community.

Concerns over big trash bins in Manatee County: Local residents have raised issues regarding the use and impact of large trash bins in Manatee County, which includes Lakewood Ranch.

Announcement of Stillwater gated residential community by Lennar: A new 105-home gated community called Stillwater is set to begin construction this fall on Bourneside Boulevard near State Road 70. Built by Lennar, one of the largest national homebuilders, sales will start this winter with homes ranging from 1,850 to 2,445 square feet, offering two to four-bedroom layouts.

Opening of the Final Phase of the 44th Avenue East Extension: The long-awaited extension of 44th Avenue East connecting Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton was opened on August 9, just in time for the new school year starting August 11. This infrastructure project, conceived in the 1960s and completed after construction began in 2013, is expected to significantly ease traffic by diverting about 21,000 vehicles daily from State Roads 64 and 70. It features safety and accessibility improvements such as a divided median, sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and enhanced lighting.

Debate and delay over University Parkway intersection upgrade: Plans for a roundabout at the intersection of University Parkway, Legacy Boulevard, and Deer Drive are moving forward but faced a 3-3 Manatee County Commission vote, causing delays. Commissioner Bob McCann is trying to halt the roundabout due to concerns from Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club residents. The county had previously agreed to reimburse half the $3.25 million project cost to Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park LLC, but a vote to terminate this agreement happened without prior notice.