Rachel Gray, Author at Lakewood Ranch

A Century in the Making: New Book Chronicles the History and Transformation of Florida’s Schroeder-Manatee Ranch into the Thriving Community of Lakewood Ranch

12-08-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kaitlyn Perez press@lakewoodranch.com | 941.229.0879 A Century in the Making: New Book Chronicles the History and Transformation of Florida’s Schroeder-Manatee Ranch into the Thriving Community of Lakewood Ranch A Legacy of Living with the Land explores how generations of vision, stewardship, and entrepreneurial spirit shaped one of America’s most successful […]

Lakewood Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen Named Community Humanitarian of the Year

11-17-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kaitlyn Perez | press@lakewoodranch.com Lakewood Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen Named Community Humanitarian of the Year LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, November 14, 2025 – Lakewood Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen has been named recipient of the C. John A. Clarke Community Humanitarian of the Year Award, presented by the Lakewood Ranch […]

M/I Homes Raises $141,000 for Cancer Research Through Sweetwater at Lakewood Ranch Benefit Home

10-09-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

M/I Homes Raises $141,000 for Cancer Research Through Sweetwater at Lakewood Ranch Benefit Home SARASOTA, FL — In a powerful demonstration of community collaboration and corporate philanthropy, M/I Homes has announced a $141,000 donation to Pelotonia, a nonprofit organization committed to funding life-saving cancer research. The funds were raised through the sale of a specially designated Benefit Home in the Sweetwater at […]

Lakewood Ranch’s Waterfront Farmers’ Market Selected as #1 Farmers Market in America

10-03-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases, Waterside Place

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Kaitlyn Perez, news@kpcstrategies.com, 941.229.0879 Lakewood Ranch’s Waterfront Farmers’ Market Selected as #1 Farmers Market in America Lakewood Ranch, FL – October 3, 2025 – Lakewood Ranch’s year-round farmers’ market has been named the #1 Farmers Market in America by American Farmland Trust, topping nearly 1,300 markets nationwide in the organization’s 17th […]

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Awarded $60,255 in Grants During the First and Second Quarters of 2025

08-19-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (August 18, 2025) – The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation (LWRCF) is pleased to announce it awarded $60,255 total to 16 grant recipients in the first and second quarters of 2025. LWRCF’s grants committee meets quarterly to assess the applications received and thoroughly examines each request. The foundation’s board of directors is extremely […]

Lakewood Ranch Businesses Shine at Bradenton’s Best of 2025 Awards

08-05-2025 | Rachel Gray | Announcement, Hidden on LWR

Lakewood Ranch, FL – The vibrant business community of Lakewood Ranch has been recognized as Best Of 2025 by The Bradenton Herald, with numerous local businesses receiving top honors across various categories. This year’s awards honor the excellence of local businesses in Main Street, Waterside Place, and the greater Lakewood Ranch area, recognizing their success […]

Lakewood Ranch once again holds the top spot as the nation’s best-selling multigenerational community.

07-25-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

Lakewood Ranch, FL – July 28, 2025 – Lakewood Ranch once again holds the top spot as the nation’s best-selling multigenerational community. In its latest mid-year report, RCLCO, the nation’s leading real estate advisory firm, which has tracked master-planned community sales since 1994, recognizes Lakewood Ranch for its resilience and sustained demand. With 1,185 new […]

Lakewood Ranch Starts 2025 Strong with Steady Sales and Strategic Momentum

04-09-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2025 Lakewood Ranch Starts 2025 Strong with Steady Sales and Strategic Momentum Lakewood Ranch, FL — Lakewood Ranch reported 613 new home sales in the first quarter of 2025, a 2.5% increase over Q1 last year—outpacing broader market trends and underscoring the community’s continued strength in a shifting housing landscape. Despite […]

National healthy restaurant to make Florida debut in Lakewood Ranch

03-27-2025 | Rachel Gray | Hidden on LWR

A new restaurant featuring healthy dishes will make its Florida debut when it opens in Lakewood Ranch this spring. Flower Child is coming in May to Center Point at Waterside on University Parkway. On the menu are bowls, wraps and salads, as well as mix-and-match vegetables, grains, fruits and proteins. The fast-casual eatery is a […]

SMR Wins Appeal, Securing Thoughtful Expansion of Lakewood Ranch

01-29-2025 | Rachel Gray | Press Releases

Lakewood Ranch, FL – January 29, 2025 – Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR) has successfully defended its right to extend the vision of Lakewood Ranch, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality neighborhoods, infrastructure, and amenities that have defined its success for over 30 years. The final ruling by the 2nd District Court of Appeal clears the way […]

Author: Rachel Gray