Kaden Knott, age 26, has been appointed as the new coach of the Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team. The program, which was highly successful from 2016-2019 with regional championships and a state championship appearance, has struggled recently. Knott sees potential for a strong comeback and is focused on recapturing the past glory of the Mustangs' basketball team.

Lakewood Ranch was recognized as the top-selling multi-generational community in the United States for 2024, with 2,210 home sales. The community's appeal spans families, young professionals, retirees, and features strong sales across market segments including move-up homes, entry-level housing, active adult residences, and luxury properties.

Berkadia announced the sale of Vida Lakewood Ranch, a recently built Class AA apartment complex with 304 units, to an undisclosed investor for $92.1 million. The property, constructed in 2023, is highly rated for resident experience and features modern amenities and spacious floor plans in a low-density environment.

Berkadia announced the sale of Vida Lakewood Ranch, a Class AA multi-family property with 304 units, for $92.112 million. This was the largest recent commercial transaction in the community, highlighting continued strong investor interest in Lakewood Ranch's housing market.

Berkadia announced the sale of Vida Lakewood Ranch, a 304-unit, Class AA apartment community built in 2023. The property, located at 11109 Vida Circle in Lakewood Ranch, was sold by Zilber Residential Group to an undisclosed investor for $92.112 million. Vida Lakewood Ranch is highly rated, recently ranked #1 for Best Resident Experience in Florida, and features modern amenities including quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a fitness center, a clubhouse, and a walking trail around a 4.5-acre lake.

Lakewood Ranch has been recognized in Ideal-LIVING Magazine's 2025 Top 100 Amenity Communities list, highlighting communities with top amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts, watersports, hiking trails, fitness centers, spas, and more that promote healthy, connected lifestyles.

Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed four appropriation requests supported by Manatee County commissioners in the state’s 2025-26 budget. These appropriations would have funded critical wastewater management projects including an equalization tank, sewer lining program, lift station relocation, drainage improvements, and a storage pond at the Bradenton Water Reclamation Facility. This veto has caused concern among local officials about the loss of $4 million in funding for essential community infrastructure.

The 50-acre mixed-use commercial plaza at University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is now fully leased. The development, started in 2019, includes local and national tenants, highlighted by the upscale steak and seafood restaurant 131 Main, which opened in April. The project is developed by Casto Southeast Realty and represents a significant commercial milestone for Lakewood Ranch.

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball program is focusing on rebuilding under new coach Kaden Knott. The team aims to recapture its past success after a challenging period following the departure of Jeremy Schiller.

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a golf tournament, the Communi-tee Golf Classic, on September 17, 2025, at Calusa Golf & Country Club.