FGCU and Babcock Ranch Celebrate $21.7 Million in State Funding to Advance Institute on Sustainability and Resiliency in Charlotte County
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2025) – Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Babcock Ranch are proud to announce the recently approved Florida state budget includes $21.7 million in phase one funding to support their shared vision of creating a premier learning, research and outreach facility in Charlotte County. This announcement builds on the formal […]
A Summer to Remember: Endless Adventures at Babcock Ranch
When summer rolls into Babcock Ranch, it brings with it the kind of carefree joy kids dream about… mornings spent splashing, afternoons on the playground, and evenings filled with laughter. And the best part? It’s all right here, just a short walk or bike ride from home. From sports and splash pads, to theatre and […]
How The Famous Amy Noel Found Harmony in Music and in Life at Babcock Ranch
Music has always been an integral part of Amy Noel Walters’ life, even though her journey toward embracing it full-time was anything but typical. Amy lived in a variety of places before finally finding her home at Babcock Ranch. From Colorado’s mountains to Hawaii’s tropical landscapes, and even Indiana’s midwestern charm, Amy’s life was full […]
A Hands-On Solar Experience at Babcock Ranch’s FPL Eco-Discovery Center
Babcock Ranch is not just any community—it’s America’s First Solar-Powered Town. With a strong commitment to sustainability, resilience, and technological innovation, Babcock Ranch leads the way in creating a living environment that is both eco-friendly and future-forward. One of the most exciting attractions here is the Solar Ranch – an FPL Eco-Discovery Center, a place […]
Babcock High School’s Historic First Graduation: A New Legacy Begins
In May 2024, Babcock High School celebrated a significant milestone: the graduation of its inaugural senior class. This event was a testament to the school’s rapid development and the enduring dedication of its faculty, students, and the broader Babcock Ranch community. The graduation ceremony marked not only the culmination of the student’s high school journey […]
Babcock High students 3D print prosthetic limbs
FOX 4 Now visited Babcock High School to learn more about their Design Labs project to 3D print and assemble several parts needed to make prosthetic limbs for those in need. For a group of ninth and tenth graders at Babcock High School, the first day of school this year was like taking a first […]
Charter Application Approved for First School at Babcock Ranch
Babcock Neighborhood School preparing for Fall 2017 opening Release Date: September 8, 2016 Contact: Lisa Hall (850) 508-7782 Babcock Ranch, Florida – A public charter school approved for Babcock Ranch puts world-class education with a strong environmental focus within walking distance of the earliest settlers of the new solar-powered town. An application for the tuition-free […]
Couldn’t Make It To a Babcock Neighborhood School Town Hall Meeting? View a Recorded Session Here!
Babcock Neighborhood School is underway and will be accepting students for the 2017-2018 school year! Over the last couple months, we’ve hosted parents, students, and educators at our offices and the Bayshore Fire Station to provide more information on BNS, answer questions from students and their parents, and listen to feedback from our attendees. We […]
Babcock Ranch Interactive Info Map
Are you interested in learning more about Babcock Ranch and its uses for the land? Hover over the points in the below to explore more about sustainability, activities, and amenities of the naturally preserved land of Babcock Ranch.
What is STEAM Education?
Classes at the Babcock Neighborhood School start in August 2017 and the students will be the first to benefit from a new education program designed to help them compete in the 21st Century. The eco-focused Babcock Ranch development provides the ideal foundation for a student-centered education built on active learning, collaboration, and community. Indeed, these […]