What to Look for in a City When Retiring to Florida
Millions of aging Americans are redefining what the golden years mean for them. From work to health, education and transportation, the ideas of successful aging today have changed significantly from previous generations. Even the concept of retirement has been upended as older people seek fulfillment from work, education, and an active lifestyle later in life. […]
Interested in Working at Babcock Ranch? Career Expo January 31
When: January 31 from 9am – 4pm Where: CareerSource SWFL (4150 Ford Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33916) Map: click here Join us and become a part of history in the making! We offer a fun workplace with opportunities for future growth and career advancement. We are recruiting for the following Hospitality and Retail positions for […]
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Meet our First Babcock Ranch Residents
We are so excited to welcome our very first homeowners at Babcock Ranch! Richard and Robin Kinley of Acworth, Georgia signed Babcock Ranch’s first sales contract on January 19. The Draw of a Town that Runs on Solar The Kinley’s interest in Babcock Ranch dates all the way back to 2006. “I am an avid […]
Babcock Ranch: Making Sustainable Living Easy
People are quick to tout a community’s sustainability, but what does that term really mean? First, a definition of sustainable living, courtesy of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: It’s based on the idea that our economy, culture and quality of life are closely tied to the environment. Sustainable-living practices enable […]
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.
Castle Harbour Homes: The Newest Builder at Babcock Ranch
BABCOCK RANCH, Florida — Master developer Kitson & Partners announced that Fort Myers-based Castle Harbour Homes has joined the participating builders in the Lake Timber neighborhood at Babcock Ranch. The home-builder is expected to begin construction of its first furnished model by the end of December. Castle Harbour Homes was founded in 2009 by John Dennis Miehle. A […]
Announcing the Babcock Ranch Real Estate Resource Page for Real Estate Professionals
Babcock Ranch is a town 10 years in the making. From the very beginning, we knew that preservation and growth could work hand-in-hand. We knew that solar was the energy source of the future and that we needed a town that allowed – and encouraged – residents to live a more sustainable lifestyle. We started […]
The Information Center For Babcock Ranch: Announcing Woodlea Hall
We are very excited to announce the construction of Woodlea Hall, our first civic building and home to our future town’s information center and Kitson & Partners’ development offices. Woodlea Hall is scheduled to be completed by February 1, 2017. Woodlea Hall Design The foundation and in-ground utilities at the 9,191 square feet two-story […]
Construction Continues On Schedule at Babcock Ranch
Babcock Ranch, FL – Master developer Kitson & Partners announced that construction of Phase I of the Downtown District and the first furnished model residences continues to progress as scheduled at Babcock Ranch, a new 18,000-acre eco-centric, solar powered town being developed by Kitson just 20 minutes east of Fort Myers, Florida off Florida State […]
Home Construction Underway at Babcock Ranch
Builders flag lots, unveil innovations for first model homes Babcock Ranch, Florida – Residential construction is underway at Babcock Ranch, and the innovative new solar-powered town remains on track to begin welcoming its first residents early next year. Representatives of Florida Lifestyle Homes, Fox Premier Builders, and Stock Development joined developer Kitson & Partners on […]
