Babcock Ranch Featured in Washington Post
Babcock Ranch was recently featured on the Washington Post website in a story titled Running on the Sun. Janine Zeitlin visited Babcock Ranch and got to witness a day-in-the-life at Babcock Ranch on a Friday night. The autonomous shuttle was parked for the night, but the town square was otherwise hopping. Kids in tie-dyed shirts […]
Babcock Neighborhood School Selected for Summit Learning Innovation Program
Babcock Neighborhood School, located in Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31, was selected to join the Summit Learning Innovation Schools program. One of only 13 schools chosen from more than 400 Summit Learning Schools across the country to participate in the program, Babcock […]
A Forward-Thinking Community Invites Couples & Families to Live Responsibly & Sustainably in Southwest Florida
After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Babcock Ranch officially opened to the public in early 2017. The charming, eco-friendly town in Southwest Florida attracted people who were curious about its modern infrastructure and potential for sustainable growth. Families explored the quaint downtown area, extensive nature trails, and budding solar-powered neighborhoods, and many fell in love […]
Food Truck Friday at Babcock Ranch April 26
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (April 11, 2019) – Celebrate the start of the weekend at Food Truck Friday on April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31. Guests can visit Founder’s Square, the heart of Babcock Ranch, to […]
Babcock Ranch welcomes Divco Custom Homes to builder team
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (May 23, 2019) – Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31, has welcomed Divco Custom Homes to its handpicked team of Southwest Florida’s finest builders. Established more than 35 years ago, Divco Custom Homes has built an impressive portfolio consisting of […]
A Brand New Florida Town Built for the Future
Babcock Ranch was recently featured on ABC’s West Palm Beach’s local news affiliate, WPBF News. Anchor Mark Kelly visited our community to interview Syd Kitson, to understand the vision of Babcock Ranch to become the most environmentally responsible, sustainable town in the country, as well we meet some of our residents. Check out the rest […]
‘Go Fly a Kite’ at Babcock Ranch Festival of Kites
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (May 30, 2019) – Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31, is hosting an inaugural Festival of Kites in Founder’s Square Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Guests are invited to make, fly and learn […]
Babcock Ranch Welcomes Meritage Homes to Builder Lineup
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31, has welcomed Meritage Homes to its builder lineup. Meritage Homes will offer new energy-efficient, single-family homes ranging from 1,480 to more than 3,000 square feet in the community’s Lake Babcock […]
Babcock Ranch announces leadership change
Syd Kitson, CEO of Kitson & Partners, has announced Al Dougherty as Chief Operations Officer for Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town located just northeast of Fort Myers on Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31. Dougherty will continue in his role as COO-Communities for Kitson & Partners, the developer of Babcock Ranch, where he has managed […]
Babcock National to host British Open Watch Party at Babcock Ranch
Come enjoy food, fun and family-friendly festivities at the British Open Watch Party hosted by Babcock National, a new golf and lifestyle community within Babcock Ranch, Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests can watch live streaming of The Open on a giant screen in Founder’s Square and visit a selection of […]