Lakewood Ranch Gazette

New Local Amenities

• Publix Opens: Publix at Northchase Center opened at 16642 State Road 64 E in Lakewood Ranch with deli, pharmacy, liquor...

A new Publix at 16642 State Road 64 E opened June 11, bringing major convenience to Lakewood Ranch residents.

• Giant cart debut: A nearly 12-foot...

Manatee County launches its first countywide trail system with the Gateway Greenway Trail groundbreaking on June 18 at 8:30 a.m., marking a major...

Manatee County commissioners remain divided over absorbing more Piney Point cleanup expenses even as over 400 million gallons of treated water have...

Mike Mullen was announced as the new principal of Lakewood Ranch High School, bringing existing familiarity with the campus to support continuity for students and parents.

Lakewood Ranch residents can enjoy free global wine and food tastings today at Inspired Living, 5425 Lena Road, as part of A World of Distinctive Taste. It's a great chance to sample international flavors and connect with neighbors in the community.

The Lakewood Ranch Big Band kicks off a new monthly arts series celebrating local visual, musical, and performing arts, with a different group...

Development Projects

• New Lakewood Ranch Community: PulteGroup plans to build 1,000 homes (850 single-family and 150 townhouses) called EverCreek...

Cost of Living Update

• 🔥 ALICE Report Findings: Families in Manatee and Sarasota counties must earn more than $100,000 a year to afford basic...

Lakewood Ranch now offers both large-scale new builds and lesser-known neighborhoods for residents weighing options.

• EverCreek brings 1,000 homes...

Manatee County's proposed property tax cuts threaten major revenue losses while living costs climb, pressuring both services and families.

• Revenue...

Emergency Response

• 🔥 CERT Rapid Response: Lakewood Ranch CERT member Polly Greene arrived at a local emergency six minutes before Manatee...

• CERT volunteers like Team Leader Polly Greene can arrive in 90 seconds to emergencies, delivering first aid up to six minutes before EMS.
• The...

Lakewood Ranch Play Café provides a calm, thoughtfully designed indoor space for kids 6 and under on June 16, with 90-minute play sessions at $20. Reservations are recommended for this intentional family-friendly spot.

Lakewood Ranch residents have two standout free options this week at Waterside Park.

• Lakewood Ranch Big Band performs swing, jazz and pop on Friday...

Traffic Safety Upgrades

• 🔥 New Signals on Lakewood Ranch Blvd: Span wire traffic signals will be installed at the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and...

Manatee County is installing span wire traffic signals at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard intersections with Wood Fern Trail and Gatewood Drive this...

Celebrate July 3rd at Nathan Benderson Park with live music, family fun, food and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.

• VIP tickets: $105/adult, $65/child...

Printeez, a Quebec-based print-on-demand and embroidery company, has leased a 34,020-square-foot space at Gates Creek Corporate Center in Lakewood...

Youth Soccer Programs

• 🔥 Soccer with Character: Lakewood Ranch FC runs youth soccer sessions focusing on teamwork, ethics, cooperation,...