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Lakewood Ranch
LAKEWOOD RANCH
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community in East Manatee County owned and developed by Schroeder Manatee Ranch. It sprawls for 8,500 acres and is recognized for its upscale neighborhoods and manicured landscaping and ponds.
From the beginning, Lakewood Ranch has been on a quest to separate itself and become the county’s sixth city. The community already has its own town hall, post office, schools and exit sign off the Interstate 75.
Community officials are constantly developing centers to attract businesses, restaurants, entertainment and draw in patrons. For example, Main Street is a shopping district with a Scottish pub, theater and boutiques in the heart of Lakewood Ranch. Some of the developments have prospered while other grandiose ideas and plazas have struggled.
There has also been a marked resistance to growth, as Lakewood Ranch was marketed as a green community with beautiful landscapes. Traffic, cell phone towers are among controversial topics, leading to discussions about the effect they would have on residents, the environment and aesthetics.
Lastly, the community is not immune to crime, but accounts for a small percentage of activity in Manatee County.
Recent Articles About Lakewood Ranch
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Healthy Cobb helps Ranch reach semis
Published February 7, 2012
Barely a month ago it seemed as if a district championship was an unrealistic goal for the Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team. But that was before the return of Brian Cobb. Cobb logged 18 minutes of action in his fourth game since returning from a...
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A mega-mansion resurgence in Lakewood Ranch
Published February 7, 2012
Five houses from 13,000- to 20,000-square-feet planned will be built this year.
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REAL ESTATE PEOPLE
Published February 6, 2012
Realtor Gary Coker has joined Keller Williams Realty, Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Coker formerly was an agent with Prudential Lakewood Ranch. He has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute and e-PRO designations. Coker has 24 years of experience in...
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EVENTS OF FEB. 6 TO 17
Published February 6, 2012
TODAY, FEB. 6 Open Network Manasota, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Crave Café, 6290 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. $12. Paul DeClark, 504-9525 or opennetworkmanasota.com. First Monday, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce networking event, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,...
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GRAND OPENINGS: The freshest businesses in Southwest Florida
Published February 6, 2012
Darwin's on 4th, 1525 Fourth St., Sarasota. Opened by Chef Darwin Santa Maria, the restaurant features authentic urban street foods from the cuisine capitals of the world, as well as Latin favorites. Santa Maria is the founder of Selva Grill,...
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Real estate people
Published February 6, 2012
Realtor Gary Coker has joined Keller Williams Realty, Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Coker formerly was an agent with Prudential Lakewood Ranch. He has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute and e-PRO designations. Coker has 24 years of experience in...
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Lakewood Ranch crowd
Published February 6, 2012
Pastor Keith Moore and his wife are accustomed to a crowd, but the couple was openly overwhelmed as hundreds poured through the doors for the inaugural service of their new Lakewood Ranch church. About two-thirds of Faith Life Church's 2,500 seats...
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Crowds contributing to nonprofits' coffers
Published February 6, 2012
At a time when charitable organizations struggle to find funding, the Lakewood Ranch community is doing its part to help nonprofits in need by donating nearly all of the proceeds raised at Main Street events to local charities. "We are still waiting...
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Neal Communities pushing into Lee and Collier counties
Published February 6, 2012
The Lakewood Ranch-based builder will work with a Fort Myers company
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Big changes aren't over for brokers
Published February 6, 2012
Local company sees advantages after national affiliate is bought by one of the biggest U.S. loan servicers
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Tarpons win 7th straight title CLASS 2A-11: Charlotte will send 11 to region tourney
Published February 5, 2012
The Charlotte High wrestling team won its seventh consecutive district title, collecting 267 points Saturday to take the Class 2A-District 11 championship. Venice High finished second with 1941/2 points and Palmetto was third with 124. Other area...
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Lakewood Ranch welcomes Faith Life Church
Published February 5, 2012
Pastor Keith Moore and his wife are accustomed to a crowd, but the couple was openly overwhelmed as hundreds poured through the doors for the inaugural service of their new Lakewood Ranch church. About two-thirds of Faith Life Church's 2,500 seats...
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Surgical supply firm is building
Published February 4, 2012
A Connecticut surgical supply manufacturer that moved to Lakewood Ranch last year is now building a $1.6 million headquarters and light manufacturing center. ISPG Inc., a family-owned company, intends to move into its new, 12,000-square-foot...
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Surgical supply firm is building
Published February 4, 2012
A Connecticut surgical supply manufacturer that moved to Lakewood Ranch last year is now building a $1.6 million headquarters and light manufacturing center. ISPG Inc., a family-owned company, intends to move into its new, 12,000-square-foot...
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Bollettieri misses Hall, but IMG gives tennis legend a room with a view
Published February 4, 2012
If there is justice in the tennis world, Nick Bolletteri will one day stand among his peers in the game's mecca, the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Until that day, when the voters come to their senses and recognize one of the giants of the...