Sky Commissar, a soccer player from Lakewood Ranch High, has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2025 Maccabiah Games.

Students in the Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program have the opportunity to earn as many as 60 college credits during their five-year high school career.

The Farmers' Market at Waterside Place, voted #1 in Florida, is open every Sunday, including June 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring local vendors and activities.

Lakewood Ranch remains a seller's paradise, with median selling prices generally lower than in 2024 and inventory on the rise. This trend is driven by the proximity to new developments and the resilience of the area following the 2024 hurricane season.

Neal Signature Homes is hosting the grand opening of Waterbury Park, a 21-home boutique community in Lakewood Ranch. The event will take place from 4:30-6:30 PM EST, featuring a designer-decorated Seaside 2 model and catering by Morton’s.

Lakewood Ranch has been hosting various events, including a special event at Waterside Place to honor moms and the opening of The Juice Pod on Main Street. Additionally, John Cannon Homes unveiled a new collaboration with Visbeen Architects.

The 50-acre mixed-use project, Center Point at Waterside, developed by Casto Southeast Realty, has reached full occupancy with the final commercial space leased. The project includes a 77,000-square-foot medical building and features local and national tenants, including an upscale steak and seafood restaurant, 131 Main.

The county commission has given the go-ahead for the expansion of Lakewood Ranch Southeast, which could add 5,000 new homes to the area, amidst a broader inventory crisis in Southwest Florida.

Home repairs in the area have been completed a week before the new Atlantic hurricane season begins, ensuring residents are better prepared for potential storms.

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. was announced as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Builder of the Year award. This recognition comes after the company reached company records in 2024, including 8,583 closings and $4.4 billion in home building revenues.