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.

Tavistock Development Co. is launching a new light industrial project in Lakewood Ranch. The project includes two buildings totaling about 93,022 square feet on 6.37 acres near Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Groundbreaking is expected soon, with completion targeted for February 2026. The development aims to attract quality tenants and represents another significant investment by Tavistock in the community.

Real Estate and Community Development: Lakewood Ranch was recognized as the top-selling multi-generational community in the United States for 2024, with strong sales across all market segments including multi-gen, entry-level, retiree, and luxury homes. This underscores the area's ongoing growth and appeal.

From 6 to 9 p.m. today, Lakewood Ranch Main Street is hosting "Music on Main," a free concert series and block party. The event includes food vendors, beer trucks, sponsor booths, and kid-friendly rides and activities. Proceeds benefit a local non-profit, making it both a fun and philanthropic community event.

Significant road reconstruction is underway on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, where the road is being fully rebuilt to address foundational issues causing potholes. The project began in May and is expected to be completed in October 2025, aiming to improve driving conditions for residents. This is not a simple resurfacing but a comprehensive reconstruction due to the spongy base layer under the roadway.