A-Rated Academics Shining Bright: School’s Back in Session
As July turned the corner and backpacks came out of summer storage, the sidewalks of Babcock Ranch filled once again with the energy of eager students and proud parents. On July 31, 2025, the new school year began – marking more than just the start of classes. It signaled a renewed commitment to growth, creativity, […]
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 […]
Jeb Bush, Syd Kitson celebrate innovation in education at new Babcock Neighborhood School
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2018) – Former Gov. Jeb Bush joined Syd Kitson, elected officials, and community and education leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Babcock Neighborhood School in Babcock Ranch. The school, completed two years ahead of schedule to meet growing demand after BNS’s initial year of operation, features a […]
Babcock Neighborhood School receives an ‘A’ from the state of Florida – and from homebuyers
Babcock Neighborhood School, the new public charter school located at the heart of the nation’s first solar-powered town, earned an “A” in its first annual Florida Standards Assessment. It has also earned high marks from Babcock Ranch homebuyers Bethany and Jerry Hunt, whose children Connor, 9, and Peyton, 6, will start classes at Babcock Neighborhood […]
Babcock Neighborhood School Best In Class
School in solar-powered town earns an A on its first state report card Babcock Ranch, Florida – From the day that Babcock Neighborhood School (BNS) first opened its doors, there’s been little doubt that the school’s project-based curriculum was inspiring a passion for learning among students who arrived each day filled with energy and anticipation. The annual […]
