Neal Communities is set to celebrate the grand opening of its Palm Grove development on June 27, featuring nine model homes and various community amenities.

Neal Communities is celebrating the grand opening of its new development, Palm Grove, on June 27, 2025. The event will feature nine decorated model homes and various community amenities, including a fitness center, resort-style pools, and more.

A new Discovery Point child care center is planned for Lakewood Ranch, expected to open between fall 2026 and January 2027. The center will serve infants to school-age children and offer a voluntary prekindergarten program.

The reconstruction of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is underway, not just a resurfacing job, but a full rebuild due to potholes caused by water moving the earth underneath the asphalt surface. The project is expected to be completed in October.

Waterside Place is organizing a Star-Spangled Spectacular, Lakewood Ranch's initial July 4 entertainment event.

The Lakewood Ranch Library is set to undergo upgrades, with Lorraine Road prioritized for 2026. The $6.9 million build-out is fully funded, and the library is part of a larger $34.8 million capital improvement project that includes the purchase and remodel of a 101,000-square-foot building at 9000 Town Center Parkway.

The Pickleball Club has reopened under new leadership, offering a renewed opportunity for residents to engage in the popular sport.

The team has settled on a vacant lot in Lakewood Ranch to create Sarasota's next great sports destination, although Project 24 is still in its early stages.

The market is open today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Waterside Place, featuring over 100 vendors with farm-fresh produce, artisan goods, and live music. It has been voted #1 in Florida and is a popular weekly tradition.

A Lakewood Ranch wealth management firm, IFS Advisors, has been acquired by Cary Street Partners, a growing financial advisory company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, expanding its presence in Florida.