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.

Various community events have been highlighted, including the Mona Jain Middle School's second annual Art Show and Waterside Place's special event honoring moms.

Manatee County has purchased an administration building in Lakewood Ranch for $23.5 million, despite some resident concerns about transparency in the deal.

The upper campus of NewGate School has moved to Palmer Ranch, and Dr. Sandra Wirth, EdD, has been appointed as the head of school.

A home on Taylor Drive was the top residential real estate sale for the week of May 5-9, selling for $3.564 million.

The Lakewood Ranch High School music department has received the "Support Music Merit Award" from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.