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Itu2019s easy to measure a townu2019s growth by the number of new homes, but measuring a communityu2019s character requires recognizing the people who choose to invest in it. Babcock Ranch is home to extraordinary individuals who help shape the town

The smell of freshly baked cookies is now filling the air in Babcock Ranch after Crave Cookies celebrated its grand opening earlier this summer at Crescent B Commons. The store offers residents a new spot to enjoy sweet treats, celebrate special mome

Bringing jobs to Babcock Ranch and creating a self-sustaining hometown have been a priority for Kitson & Partners since Day One. In addition to the retail businesses, restaurants and professional offices located in Founderu2019s Square, Crescent

Babcock Ranch will serve as the anchor for the Southwest Florida Resilience Accelerator, a new program focused on advancing technologies and solutions for climate resilience, sustainable construction and infrastructure. The accelerator is part of Amb

One word can make a big difference. The transition from Babcock Ranch Community Patrol to Babcock Ranch Community Support has been in the works for about a year, according to Rob Arent, the Babcock Ranch Residential Associationu2019s executive direct

While Debra Woodford planned to eventually downsize from her spacious LaBelle home, she hadnu2019t established a definitive timeline after 40 years. Then, her youngest grandchildren discovered the joys of the Jack Peeples Park playground at Babcock R

On Saturday, April 25, the Babcock Ranch Parks & Recreation Department staged their spring musical production of u201cSeussical Jr.,u201d charming residents with a polished theatrical performance by a gift- ed young cast. Director Allie Kaplan ex

u2014 Have you captured any breathtaking, funny, curious or heartwarming moments at Babcock Ranch that youu2019d love to share? Send your photos to our editor, Kristin Voit, at kristin. voit@floridaweekly.com with a brief description including when a

As the palm trees swayed in the welcoming breeze in Founderu2019s Square, Babcock Ranch residents got into the swing of the summer season on June 6 with a lively luau. The event was well attended with families picnicking on the lawn, enjoying island-

Those who think like Thomas Edison believe u201cIf thereu2019s a way to do it better u2014 find it.u201d And they can likely count Syd Kitson among the believers. His way of doing it better has positioned Babcock Ranch as an exception to the current

For most couples, planning a wedding is enough to fill a calendar. For Andrew and Hannah Derminio, a walk down the aisle was just one of several milestones during a few whirlwind weeks in early 2025 that completely reshaped their lives. The couple cl

A lot can happen in four years, especially in one of Americau2019s fastest-growing communities. Babcock Ranch is being built from the ground up with shared goals of innovation and sustainability. Peter and Laurie Widmark brought the concept of establ

A growing master-planned town canu2019t thrive in the long term as a commuter suburb u2014 it requires an internal economic heartbeat. At Babcock Ranch, developer Kitson & Partners had the foresight to create an economic and business development

As electric bicycles and high-powered mobility devices become increasingly common across neighborhood streets and shared pathways, questions around safety, enforcement and regulation are growing within Babcock Ranch. That conversation took center sta

Babcock Ranch has a reputation for neighbors helping neighbors, especially during the summer storm season. As a resident of Babcock Ranch, professional meteorologist Matt Devitt keeps a special watch over the communityu2019s microclimate during the h

Travel distance from Babcock Ranch 1. Downtown Punta Gorda 28 miles echo adrotate_group(3); 2. North Fort Myers 7 miles 3. Downtown Fort Myers 13 miles echo adrotate_group(1); 4. Publix, Fort Myers Shores 5.8 miles 5. Edison Mall 18.5 miles 6. Punta

As Americau2019s first solar-powered town, Babcock Ranch has always been defined by a vision that looks far into the future. When we first broke ground, we promised more than just innovative sustainable homes; we committed to building a thriving and

Built to be Americau2019s most innovative and environmentally resilient town, Babcock Ranch recently changed a landscaping requirement to improve upon its best-practice methods. The updated requirement prohibits the use of mulch in verges. To help re