The New York Times: Babcock Ranch a Climate-Resistant Community
As Hurricane Milton rushed ashore last Wednesday at least 2,000 Floridians found safe haven at Babcock Ranch, a community the size of Manhattan that opened in 2018 to withstand climate-driven storms. Babcock Ranch has built about a quarter of its 22,000 planned housing units along with two schools, parks and six million square feet of […]
Shoppes at Yellow Pine Fully Leased
The Development Will Boast 120,000 Square Feet of Commercial Space For Retail, Dining, Medical Services Upon Completion in Mid-2025. BABCOCK RANCH, Florida, July 11, 2024 – Today, Babcock Ranch, an 18,000-acre, 50,000-person master planned community in Southwest Florida, has announced that its newest development – The Shoppes at Yellow Pine – is now fully leased. […]
PulteGroup Honored by the Florida Green Building Coalition at TerraWalk Ceremony
PulteGroup was once again honored as Florida’s greenest homebuilder by the Florida Green Building Coalition, earning the 2023 Builder of the Year Award for completing more green-certified single-family homes than any other builder in the state. The national homebuilder, one of the country’s most recognized and trusted brands for 70 years, was also a top […]
Babcock Ranch named a Top 100 Amenity Community by Ideal-LIVING
Wilmington, NC – June 18, 2024 – Ideal-LIVING magazine, a leading publication for those seeking to find their ideal destination, life, and home, is thrilled to announce its 2024 “Best Places to Live” issue. This special edition unveils its Top 100 Amenity Communities across the nation and abroad, based on reader surveys’ desired amenities.“Each year, […]
Babcock Ranch surpasses another milestone with over 4,000 homes sold
More than 4,000 homes have sold at Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town and the seventh fastest-selling master-planned community in the U.S. in 2023. “From the first sale in 2017 to the 4,000th in 2024, we continue to be honored by the trust every resident has placed in the town and us as a developer,” […]
Babcock Ranch named one of Money’s Best Places to Live 2024
Each year, Money applauds cities and towns exhibiting a thriving economy that is combined with affordability, diversity and an exceptional lifestyle. This year, we are proud to announce that Babcock Ranch made their Top 50 Best Places to Live. Read here to learn why Babcock Ranch was selected and to get more in-depth details about […]
Babcock Ranch recognized as nation’s seventh top-selling community in 2023
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2024) – Babcock Ranch continues to rank among the top-selling communities in the nation on industry-leading lists for 2023. America’s first solar-powered town was recognized as the seventh best-selling master-planned community by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors and the eighth by John Burns Real Estate Consulting.The rankings are based on the […]
Babcock Neighborhood School Earns Cognia Accreditation
Babcock Ranch, Florida, FL – December 20, 2023 – Babcock Neighborhood School announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused onproductive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that […]
Syd Kitson Named TIME ‘Dreamer of the Year’ in a Branded Content Partnership with American Family Insurance
Kitson is celebrated for his pioneering achievements in developing America’s first solar-powered town in Southwest Florida Syd Kitson, Founder of Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, has been recognized as the 2023 TIME ‘Dreamer of the Year,’ in a branded content partnership presented with American Family Insurance. The TIME “Dreamer of the Year” recognizes an […]
Tampa General Hospital and Kitson & Partners Announce Partnership to Offer World-Class Care to Residents of Babcock Ranch Community
Exciting news for Babcock Ranch, the pioneering solar-powered town in America, as it joins forces with Tampa General Hospital (TGH), renowned for its exceptional healthcare. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, blending TGH’s top-tier medical expertise with Babcock Ranch’s cutting-edge, sustainable living. Stacey Brandt, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at TGH, emphasizes the […]
