Thanksgiving Tradition Flourishes at Babcock Ranch
During the fall season, there’s an inherent pull to unite friends, neighbors, and family, embracing a heartfelt feast to honor our blessings. As daylight wanes and temperatures cool, we mirror timeless traditions, sharing a delicious homemade meal while acknowledging the abundance that graced our lives through the summer. It’s not just about gratitude; it’s about […]
Exploring the Countless Benefits of Parks and Open Spaces at Babcock Ranch
In the heart of Babcock Ranch, parks and open spaces stand as sanctuaries that offer a wealth of benefits to individuals and families alike. These green spaces serve as more than just recreational spots—they are essential for our well-being, environment, and social cohesion. Nurturing Mental and Physical Health Parks are a tonic for the mind […]
Home Quest event unveils new neighborhoods & a chance to win an adventure travel experience!
Adventurers, nature lovers and homebuyers will discover even more to adore at Babcock Ranch, including a chance to win a $10,000 vacation, during the grand opening celebration of MidTown this fall. During Home Quest on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests are invited to channel their inner world traveler and explorer […]
Babcock Ranch featured on The Weather Channel
Syd Kitson joined The Weather Channel’s Alex Wilson and Lynette Charles to discuss Babcock Ranch and its resilience in light of the upcoming hurricane season. Syd shared Babcock’s unique approach to storm preparation and commitment to being a resilient community in the face of hurricanes and climate challenges. Watch the full segment here.
Babcock Ranch featured on NFL Total Access
‘NFL Green’ was launched in 1993 to help reduce the environmental impact of the league’s major events. But change can also be made one individual at a time. This Earth Day we celebrate NFL legend Syd Kitson who is turning land in Florida into America’s first solar city run completely on renewable energy. Watch the […]
Featured In Gulfshore Life: Southwest Florida’s Defenders of the Gulf
Amy Wicks, Civil Engineer, Babcock Ranch Amy Wicks had just graduated with a civil engineering degree from Indiana’s Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and made the trek to the Sunshine State when her new boss at Johnson Engineering dropped an assignment on her desk. “Don’t mess it up,” he said. It was 2006, and the assignment […]
Home Sales Surpass 3,000 as Babcock Ranch Kicks Off a Milestone Year
Babcock Ranch is experiencing another banner year in 2023, surpassing over 3,000 homes sold just as it introduces new neighborhoods, builders, amenities and a second retail center. Ranked the nation’s No. 5 best-selling master-planned community in 2022, Babcock Ranch is America’s first solar-powered town developed with the philosophy that respect for the natural environment, smart […]
Babcock Ranch lauded as a Game Changer in prestigious 2023 Edison Awards
Babcock Ranch’s resilient design earned the sustainable new Southwest Florida town top honors in the internationally recognized Edison Awards ceremony in Fort Myers on April 20. The Game Changer designation honored Babcock Ranch for its groundbreaking innovation in the resilient design category. The Edison Awards, named after American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, not only recognizes […]
Babcock Ranch Featured on “How I Built This” Podcast
Credit: NPR/How I Built This Podcast “How I Built This” Podcast with Guy Raz – Episode 513 – Babcock Ranch: Syd Kitson What would it take to build America’s first solar-powered town? What about a town that could withstand a direct hit from a hurricane? In the early 2000s, Syd Kitson, a former NFL football […]
More Shopping, Dining and Commercial Businesses on tap at Babcock Ranch
Local and national businesses continue to flourish at Babcock Ranch, the No. 5 best-selling master-planned community in the U.S. With the Publix-anchored Crescent B Commons shopping center near full capacity and construction now underway for a freestanding Pet Supermarket and a drive-thru Starbucks, town developer Kitson & Partners is planning the neighboring Shoppes at Yellow […]
