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BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (July 13, 2021) – Babcock Ranch has jumped up 10 spots in six months to the No. 24 position in the country’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities of 2021 by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. The recognition comes on the heels of Kitson & Partners’ recent announcement that Babcock Ranch has reached 1,400 new […]

BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (July 19, 2021) – Site construction is underway for the highly anticipated Babcock High School, a new state-of-the-art, project-based learning destination at Babcock Ranch for students in 9th through 12th grades. The two-story building will be connected to the existing Babcock Neighborhood School – which serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade […]

Babcock Ranch is an innovative town with solar-powered homes and businesses constituting the largest solar-plus-storage system in the United States currently. But how do we manage to capture enough solar power and where exactly does it all go? Read on to learn more! 1. It Starts at the Center The Babcock Ranch Solar Energy Center […]

Looking to move? Babcock Ranch offers a native Florida landscape with an infrastructure committed to sustainability. As America’s first solar-powered town, you can look forward to advanced technology that not only conserves natural resources but adds to the quality of your life. Here are some of the things that make Babcock Ranch one of the […]

Narrowing your housing search to new homes in Florida has plenty of benefits. Here are some of the reasons you should consider investing in new construction. Less Maintenance When you buy an older home, you never quite know when something needs to be upgraded or repaired. A couple of examples include major upgrades, such as […]

Florida’s Gulf Coast is a paradise with white sand beaches, top-of-the-line fishing, world-class golfing, and sustainable living! If you are looking at new homes in Florida, this coast has everything you are looking for and more. Beaches With more than 100 miles of coastline, Southwest Florida is home to some of the best beach living […]

At Babcock Ranch, eco-friendly is not a term we throw around lightly. To us, and all the residents who live here, eco-friendly is a lifestyle — from the resources we use to the transportation we take. We believe eco-friendly cities are the future of sustainable living and we can’t wait to have you join the […]

Getting out to exercise should be fun, not a chore. That’s why we are focused on providing a walkable town that encourages you to stay active. The walkability that’s built into Babcock Ranch is sure to inspire you to spend more time with friends and family outside –  and it will also boost your health! […]

Babcock Ranch offers more for a growing family than the average town. What sets us apart as one of the best places to raise a family is our commitment to your family’s future, access to a secure community, and endless adventures to keep your family busy and happy! The Community Is Unbeatable Home is more […]

One of the trends taking over new construction in South Florida is flex rooms. This flexible space is becoming popular s because of the freedom it offers homeowners. A flex room is a space in your home that can be used for a variety of purposes. For instance, homeowners may use it as a storage […]

          

In the last few decades, people have been getting more conscious about conserving the environment. As a result, sustainable homes are expediting in popularity among prospective home buyers. Typically, sustainable homes boast eco-friendly and sustainable materials and building processes. They are built to use less non-renewable resources and create less of an impact on the […]

The full day of educational activities will take place at Babcock Ranch and will be powered by Florida Power & Light Company.   FORT MYERS, Fla., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Edison Awards is pleased to announce a solar-powered Earth Day event as a part of its 34th annual awards celebration. A full day of educational activities – […]

This video from November’s event highlights the talented artists and food trucks you’ll find in Founder’s Square this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Advance purchase tickets required at BabcockRanchArtShow.com. 

BABCOCK RANCH, FL – Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located in Southwest Florida, is among an elite group of finalists for the 2021 Edison Awards – an annual competition honoring the world’s top innovations and innovators. Established in 1987, The Edison Best New Product Awards™ recognizes excellence in new product and service development, marketing, […]

Guests at the Babcock Ranch Art Show can enjoy fresh air fun while being inspired by the work of more than 50 exceptional juried artists on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Babcock, the alfresco event in downtown Founder’s Square will showcase watercolor, oil and acrylic […]

BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2021) – Babcock Ranch was named among the county’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities of 2020 by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, with 540 home sales propelling America’s first solar-powered town to the list’s highest year-over-year increase of 121%. After making its debut in RCLCO’s Top 50 Master Planned Communities July ranking, […]

BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2021) – Babcock Ranch leads the list of best-selling communities in Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties, ranking 34th on John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s list of the 2020’s top 50 master-planned communities in the country. “Babcock Ranch’s home sales exploded this year as it established itself as both a destination […]

BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2021) – Luke Kenzik has been named Community Manager of the Babcock Ranch Residential Association. A Florida State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics, Kenzik is a certified manager of community associations, an association management specialist, and a Florida community association manager. Most recently, he served as Community […]

BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2020) – Babcock Ranch was named Master Planned Community of the Year by the Lee Building Industry Association at its 2020 Industry Awards recognizing excellence in marketing, design, construction and sales. Babcock Ranch also earned Pinnacle Awards in three additional developer categories, including Best Newspaper Ad or Insert, Best Corporate […]