Lakewood Ranch Politics

Three months after Carol Ann Felts' death, her District 1 commission seat stays vacant, leaving residents without representation as development cases...

Zoning and Commercial Development

• 🔥 7-Eleven Planned for Lakewood Ranch: A 7-Eleven is planned for the southwest corner of 44th Avenue East and...

• Liz Arnold enters District 1 race to protect rural quality of life and push responsible growth, citing personal experience with development...

A planned 7-Eleven at 44th Avenue East and White Eagle Boulevard is drawing fierce pushback from Lakewood Ranch neighbors over safety risks near...

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved $100,000 in discretionary funds to restore and secure the Old Memphis Cemetery following the...

Zoning and Development Updates

• Planning & Zoning Meeting: A Planning & Zoning Meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026, with the agenda now...

Recent Manatee County meetings showcase both routine governance and pointed debates with direct relevance to Lakewood Ranch residents.

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Sarasota's Bay Park advances with Phase 3B plans for three waterfront restaurants, stormwater treatment, and a 700-plus space garage projected to open...

Hurricane season starts June 1, and Bradenton Fire officials urge residents to prepare early despite fewer projected storms.

• Review emergency...

Lakewood Ranch residents gain practical access to zoning and property details through two Manatee County resources.

• Codes and Tables lists land...

After nearly two decades of revisions, market crashes, and redesigns, vertical construction has finally begun on the Lakeshore project along Rodeo...

Manatee County leaders are literally going Over The Edge this weekend, rappelling eight stories at the Palmetto Marriott to fundraise for child hunger...

Dustin Dahlquist brings 30 years of Manatee County experience—including five years leading Lakewood Ranch High—to become founding principal of...

Judicial Appointments

• 🔥 New Manatee County Judge: Lakewood Ranch attorney Hillary Ellis was appointed to the Manatee County Court by Gov. Ron...

Homeowners face mounting frustrations as HOAs enforce strict rules on parking and accessibility, often prioritizing aesthetics over practical...

Hillary Ellis's appointment to the Manatee County Court strengthens local ties between Lakewood Ranch and the regional legal system. A resident since...

HOA Record Access Rules

• ⚡ Written Certified Mail Required: Florida HOA residents must submit written requests via certified mail to access vendor...

• Ordinance focus: PDMU-05-19(G)(R6) covers zoning for Lakewood Ranch Business Park in northwest Lakewood Ranch
• Key specs: POL zoning with 100,000 sq. ft. on vacant agricultural land
• Future land use: UP-3 designation including 15 perimeter requirements

HOA fees tripling from $200 to $600 and Florida insurance premiums spiking 343% since 2015 are destroying traditional affordability calculations for...

Florida residents seeking HOA vendor bills and estimates face strict procedural hurdles that explain why verbal requests often get ignored.

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