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.

Professional soccer team Sarasota Paradise is set to return to PSC for an exciting trio of home matches, with the first game against Ft. Lauderdale United FC on June 18th.

The 50-acre commercial project in Lakewood Ranch, Center Point at Waterside, has been fully leased. The project includes an upscale steak and seafood restaurant, 131 Main, which opened in April.

Jeremy Thompson, a Special Olympics athlete from Lakewood Ranch, has won multiple medals, including a bronze in bocce at the Florida Special Olympic Summer Games.

Lakewood Ranch reported steady sales and strategic momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with 613 new home sales, a 2.5% increase over the same period last year. The community continues to attract buyers with its thoughtful planning, diverse housing options, and commitment to long-term livability.

The Lakewood Ranch Southeast development has received approval from the county commission, paving the way for 5,000 new homes in addition to another 4,500 homes already planned on the Manatee side of the county limit.