August 2024 – Lakewood Ranch

Ryan Homes Announces New Community: Amber Creek in Lakewood Ranch

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by SparkDev

Ryan Homes is thrilled to unveil its latest development, Amber Creek, a vibrant new community in the heart of Lakewood Ranch. The grand opening for VIP sales will take place on September 28th, offering prospective homeowners a unique opportunity to be part of one of the region’s most sought-after locations.

Amber Creek stands out as a premier residential destination, featuring beautifully designed townhomes starting from the upper $300s. This exceptional community offers several key benefits, including no CDD fees, low monthly HOA dues, and a 2-car brick-paved driveway, making it an attractive option for those seeking both value and convenience.

Residents of Amber Creek will enjoy a range of desirable amenities and features:

Included Lanai: Each townhome comes with a covered lanai, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
Scenic Homesites: Choose from homesites with stunning water or nature views.
Direct School Access: Convenient sidewalk access to B.D. Gullet Elementary and Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, enhancing the community’s appeal for families.
Dog Park: A dedicated area for pets, ensuring that four-legged family members are well-catered for and have a place to roam off-leash.
Two Dynamic Town Centers: Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street and Waterside Place offer a multitude of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Prime Location: Situated at the corner of 44th Ave E. and White Eagle Blvd, Amber Creek is just 10 minutes from I-75, providing a quick commute to Tampa and Sarasota. The community is also close to the new Lakewood Ranch Library, and to Bob Gardner Park and the Premier Sports Campus, which offer ample recreational opportunities.

“Amber Creek represents our commitment to creating high-quality, accessible living spaces in top locations,” said Tony Piscopo, Sales Manager at Ryan Homes. “We’re excited to introduce this new community, which combines stylish, affordable townhomes with excellent designer features and a prime location.”

The opening of Amber Creek marks a significant addition to Lakewood Ranch’s renowned real estate offerings. With its combination of modern features, competitive pricing, and a family-friendly environment, Amber Creek is poised to be a standout choice for homebuyers in the area.

Event Details:

Grand Opening VIP Sales Date: September 28, 2024
Location: 12570 Amber Creek Cir, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

For more information about Amber Creek or to join the interest list to receive pre-construction pricing and the best selection of homesites, please contact (813) 519-4550 or visit our website at RyanHomes.com/AmberCreek

About Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is the 33,000+-acre award-winning master-planned community in Sarasota and Manatee counties on the West Coast of Florida. Just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches and cultural assets in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch is already home to more than 70,000 residents and features top-rated schools, the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, the Sarasota Polo Club, the 75-acre Premier Sports Campus, and three town centers that include theaters, shopping and dining. For more information, visit lakewoodranch.com.

M/I Homes at Sweetwater in Lakewood Ranch Supports Cancer Research with $140,000 Donation

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by SparkDev

M/I Homes proudly announced the successful sale of a Benefit Home in the Sweetwater at Lakewood Ranch, as part of an initiative to support cancer research through Pelotonia, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending cancer. This effort resulted in over $140,000 being raised for innovative cancer treatments and research.

An integral part of this effort was the contribution of over $12,000 from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc., the master-planned Lakewood Ranch community developer.

“Lakewood Ranch is proud to partner with builders who prioritize philanthropic causes,” said Sandy Shahinian, vice president of sales and marketing for Lakewood Ranch Communities. “We are thrilled to support this initiative and contribute to the proceeds that will be donated from the sale of this home.”

“M/I Homes is proud to support Pelotonia, an incredibly impactful and mission-driven organization dedicated to funding cancer research that is extending and saving lives,” said Greg Crawford, president of M/I Homes Sarasota division. “This was a community effort, and we are grateful to all of the people and companies that made this donation possible.”

This remarkable achievement was celebrated at an event on Aug. 26 when M/I Homes recognized the participating vendors and trade partners where Eric Olsavsky, vice president of community engagement and partnerships for Pelotonia, accepted the donation.

“We continue to be humbled by this generous, innovative program from M/I Homes to support Pelotonia’s mission of ending cancer through research, said Olsavsky. “The tremendous engagement of M/I Homes at the national level has helped to broaden awareness of Pelotonia, furthering our collective impact on a mission that affects us all.”

This initiative highlights the strengthened role of the Lakewood Ranch community in driving national progress toward ending cancer. For more information, visit www.mihomes.com/pelotonia.

New Restaurant opens at Regional Dining Destination Waterside Place

Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by SparkDev

Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House is the most recent addition to Waterside Place, a lakeside destination that showcases a range of international dining experiences. The “upscale casual” restaurant features inside and outside dining and bars, with boundless lake views.

Waterside Place invites visitors to immerse themselves in a dynamic experience that offers more waterfront dining and shopping than any other locale in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including more than 30 carefully curated retailers and restaurants.

Begin with a morning cup of coffee, join colleagues for a leisurely business lunch, gather friends and family for a carefree dinner, and stay to watch a brilliant sunset or for one of the numerous programmed activities while grabbing a drink and strolling the street. Combined with the abundance of shops, self-care and beauty options, you can spend a few hours or an entire day at Waterside Place.

This regional destination is also home to the weekly Farmers’ Market, recently ranked No. 1 in Florida for the second year in a row; the world’s largest recreational cornhole league, the monthly Sights and Sounds arts series and Movies in the Park, and Music on the Plaza on Friday and Saturday nights.

Waterside Place takes the best of dining, shopping and arts districts and combines them into one inviting gathering place for the community that’s never the same place twice. Bring your dogs and your kids and let them enjoy the abundance of green space, playground and splash pad, and park, all connected by trails and nestled around beautiful Kingfisher Lake.

Opening soon will be Allswell brew pub, Italian market Eatalia, and Carved, a gourmet sandwich shop offering crafted sandwiches, salads, soups, bowls, and more, which will give diners even more choices for a bite on the go or a leisurely meal.

For more information about Waterside Place, visit watersideplace.com and keep up with Waterside Place’s social life on Facebook and Instagram.

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About Waterside Place

Waterside Place town center serves as the heart of Waterside – Lakewood Ranch’s first Sarasota village – and offers an elevated community experience that extends beyond that of a traditional town center. Situated on a 36-acre peninsula overlooking the mile-long Kingfisher Lake, the development blends entertainment with unique retail shops; diverse dining options; an eight-acre park; miles of nature trails; communal “pop-up” spaces, and more.

Lakewood Ranch Farmers’ Market Named No. 1 in Florida for the Second Year

Posted on August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 by SparkDev

The Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch was recently named No. 1 in Florida for the second year running, as part of the 15^th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC), sponsored by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition. The event ran from June 1 to July 31, during which the public voted on their favorite markets. The Market was also ranked No. 3 in the Southeast. The AFMC is the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the U.S. as voted on by the public.

The Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch, which is about to enter its seventh season, is home to more than 100 curated vendors of the region’s best food and flavors, and is located at Waterside Place – Lakewood Ranch’s dynamic lakefront town center. Open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round, The Market has become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce, prepared foods, and specialty items and gifts.

“We are deeply grateful to have been voted the #1 market in Florida once again,” said Nicole Hackel, the Market’s manager. “Our commitment to enhancing the experience for our attendees drives us to continuously seek out new vendors, activities, and experiences for the Farmers’ Market.”

The Market also works with Community Harvest SRQ as part of the Suncoast Gleaning Project. Among other efforts, volunteers pick up leftover vegetables from the farmers weekly and take them to food banks to make meals for those in need, thereby helping diminish food waste while providing nutritious produce to diverse populations. Other activities on Market Sundays include yoga at the adjacent Waterside Park, weekly live music, Kids’ Corner crafts, facepainting and balloon twisting, among others.

Before or after enjoying the Farmers’ Market, Waterside Place visitors can immerse themselves in an engaging experience that offers more waterfront dining and shopping than any other locale in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including more than 30 carefully curated retailers and restaurants.

For more information about The Market, contact Nicole Hackel at 941-757-1520 or visit lakewoodranch.com/life-on-the-ranch/themarket/.

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About Waterside Place

Waterside Place serves as the heart of Waterside – Lakewood Ranch’s first Sarasota village – and offers an elevated community experience that extends beyond that of a traditional town center. Situated on a 36-acre peninsula overlooking the mile-long Kingfisher Lake, the development blends entertainment with unique commercial, retail and office space; diverse international dining options; an eight-acre park with splash pad; miles of nature trails; communal “pop-up” spaces, and more.

About Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is the 33,000+-acre award-winning master-planned community in Sarasota and Manatee counties on the West Coast of Florida. Just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches and cultural assets in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch is already home to more than 72,000 residents and features top-rated schools, the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, the Sarasota Polo Club, the 75-acre Premier Sports Campus, three town centers, and countless shopping and dining experiences. For more information visit www.lakewoodranch.com.

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