Babcock Ranch Telegraph

16/06/2024

Babcock Ranch Foundation is organizing a special concert on Friday, July 5, at 7 p.m. to preview the upcoming Nashville Night music festival and fundraiser.

Babcock Ranch Foundation is organizing a special concert on Friday, July 5, at 7 p.m. to preview the upcoming Nashville Night music festival and fundraiser. The event will feature Music City’s brightest stars and is sponsored by DeAngelis Diamond. The concert in Founder’s Square will feature thr...

16/06/2024

Happy Father’s Day!

15/06/2024

Willowgreen Coach Homes Redefine Modern Living

Willowgreen’s luxury coach homes are sprouting to life in the heart of Babcock Ranch. Jeff Dew, Lennar’s sales director for its Southwest Florida division, oversees Willowgreen. According to Dew, at build-out, Willowgreen will feature 196 front doors. The elegantly designed coach homes are avail...

14/06/2024

The Field House Expands its Programming

Opened in 2022 and located beside Babcock Neighborhood School and Babcock High School, the Field House is owned by the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District. Although the school system is its largest tenant, this flexible indoor space is designed to be a hub for various community acti...

13/06/2024

Here's what's happening around town this month

PUBLIC EVENTS Best of Fort Myers Film Festival Babcock Ranch is hosting special screenings of the best films from this year’s Fort Myers Film Festival at the Field House. The showings will begin Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m. with “Blown Away: Spirit of Recovery,” a film focused on Southwest Florid...

12/06/2024

The third year of heading up the Kentucky Derby gala fundraiser for the Babcock Schools arts and music program was the triple-crown charm earned for its volunteer organizer, Mandy Carter.

The third year of heading up the Kentucky Derby gala fundraiser for the Babcock Schools arts and music program was the triple-crown charm earned for its volunteer organizer, Mandy Carter. The event drew 158 attendees and created an elegant space within the Field House with a curtained backdrop, ligh...

12/06/2024

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27/05/2024

Always keep the individuals who fought for our country in your hearts 🇺🇸

18/05/2024

“Let’s meet in the middle,” was a call to action posted online by Babcock Ranch resident Cindy Davey.

“Let’s meet in the middle,” was a call to action posted online by Babcock Ranch resident Cindy Davey. In late March, she put out an impromptu invite to her business networking group to meet for coffee at Slater’s Goods and Provisions. The goal was not to network for business, but to meet for...

17/05/2024

Award-winning cake sculptor enjoys Babcock Ranch

Janette Dulaney’s journey from California dreams to the embrace of Babcock Ranch was a testament to destiny. As a single mother of three and a multifaceted artist, Janette found in Babcock Ranch not just a home but a sanctuary for her passions and values. She marvels at the community’s dedicatio...

16/05/2024

Two Babcock Ranch teens received high honors from American Legion Post 415 at their meeting on Monday, April 15.

Two Babcock Ranch teens received high honors from American Legion Post 415 at their meeting on Monday, April 15. Nathan Garrett and Aiden Childress were both awarded the American Legion Americanism Award, an inaugural honor given by the Post. “The award is given to youth most dedicated to the high...

15/05/2024

An exciting and bustling era unfolds at Babcock Ranch as a new, dynamic team takes the reins to spearhead the Parks and Recreation department.

An exciting and bustling era unfolds at Babcock Ranch as a new, dynamic team takes the reins to spearhead the Parks and Recreation department. Parks Manager Juan Guzman and Recreation Manager Meghan Himelein find themselves at the helm as The PKWY, six new parks opening soon along Babcock Trail Road...

14/05/2024

Babcock Ranch’s Innovative Stormwater System Approach

Amy Wicks doesn’t merely observe the waterways; she orchestrates them. With 18 years of expertise in planning, engineering and directing waterflow patterns across southwest Florida, she remains vigilant over the waterways within Babcock Ranch. As the owner of Wicks Consulting Group, she holds the ...

13/05/2024

Liz Venendaal flies in the face of adversity every day while coaching others how to navigate through the roadblocks in their lives.

Liz Venendaal flies in the face of adversity every day while coaching others how to navigate through the roadblocks in their lives. Born 10 weeks prematurely, with cerebral palsy (CP), Venendaal refuses to allow her diagnosis make her a victim in any sense of the word. As a wife, mother of three, ce...

12/05/2024

As a part of the growing Babcock Jams music initiative, Babcock Ranch residents had a rare glimpse into an authentic Nashville songwriters’ circle on April 6 and 7.

As a part of the growing Babcock Jams music initiative, Babcock Ranch residents had a rare glimpse into an authentic Nashville songwriters’ circle on April 6 and 7. The Sunday mid-day concert in Founder’s Square featured Darren Bates, Eddy Paul, Beverly Jane Pendley and Jeff Randall performing t...

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day! 💗

11/05/2024

Meritage Homes, the nation’s fifth-largest public homebuilder, offers modern, energy efficient homes at the Crescent Lakes neighborhood in Babcock Ranch.

Meritage Homes, the nation’s fifth-largest public homebuilder, offers modern, energy efficient homes at the Crescent Lakes neighborhood in Babcock Ranch. Since 1985, Meritage Homes has built over 180,000 homes across 10 states, employing energy-saving materials and building methods, all while stay...

10/05/2024

This spring, the Babcock Ranch Residential Association (BRRA) Lifestyle team members are busy adding special Saturday events for families to enjoy and keep it local at Founder’s Square.

Residents are accustomed to winding down their week and chilling out on Friday and Saturday nights at Founder’s Square with a mixture of activities such as live bands, food trucks and legendary sunsets. Friends and neighbors gather to kick back with a cold drink and catch up while the kids play on...

09/05/2024

Here's what's happening around town this month

PUBLIC EVENTS Food Truck Weekend Fridays and Saturdays take on a party atmosphere as diverse food trucks roll into town from 5 to 9 p.m. in Founder’s Square. The fun is amped up with live music in the bandshell from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy tasty treats, marvelous music and...

08/05/2024

Marking Earth Day on Monday, April 22, representatives and executives from Florida Power & Light (FPL) and Babcock Ranch invited media to celebrate the completion of their collaborative, innovative venture, Solar Ranch – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center.

Marking Earth Day on Monday, April 22, representatives and executives from Florida Power & Light (FPL) and Babcock Ranch invited media to celebrate the completion of their collaborative, innovative venture, Solar Ranch – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center. Opening its doors to the public this month, the ...

08/05/2024

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22/04/2024

Savoring the Sunset

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting hues of gold and pink across the sky, Jennifer and her husband, proud residents of Babcock Ranch, reflect on the enchanting evening they’ve shared at Lake Timber Lodge following a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner, basking in the tranquil beauty of their ...

22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌻

20/04/2024

Perched majestically atop the tower, a Golden Eagle has discovered a new vantage point, surveying its domain with keen eyes and regal grace.

Ascending to New Heights Perched majestically atop the tower, a Golden Eagle has discovered a new vantage point, surveying its domain with keen eyes and regal grace. With its striking presence and commanding gaze, this magnificent bird of prey exemplifies the essence of strength and beauty in the na...

19/04/2024

Just hum a couple bars of “Pomp and Circumstance” and try not to get misty eyed reflecting on all the life transitions this graduation standard can conjure.

Just hum a couple bars of “Pomp and Circumstance” and try not to get misty eyed reflecting on all the life transitions this graduation standard can conjure. Endings that really represent beginnings, when students take what they’ve learned and embark on the next chapter of their lives. Come Fri...

18/04/2024

Inside ECHO Global’s Superpowered Gardens

If you are looking for an enchanted place with lush, beautiful gardens, edible flowering plants, and off-the-grid applied technologies, ECHO Global is just a short drive away from Babcock Ranch. ECHO Global serves as a dynamic living laboratory, nurturing extraordinary plants with the potential to o...

17/04/2024

Chris Corsten’s Veteran Experience and Literary Success at Babcock Ranch

It might not be a surprise to learn a sustainability consultant lives in Babcock Ranch. Its unique environmental infrastructure appeals to people interested in how we use the earth’s resources. What might surprise you is resident Chris Corsten’s other occupation as a bestselling author. Corsten....

16/04/2024

Babcock Ranch as Gold Sponsor of Edison Awards

What title benefits a man who holds the record for the most patents by an individual? With an astounding 1,093 patents credited to his name, one might rightly deem him an innovator. What about a ten-year-old boy who set up his first laboratory in his parents’ cellar? One might readily label him an...

15/04/2024

Dive into Water Safety with Josh the Otter

What does a furry, whiskered character know about kids and water safety? Surprisingly, quite a lot! Among the most important tips are learning how to float in water, getting a trusted adult to go with you near water, and never swimming or floating on water alone. In fact, swimming with a buddy is sa...