First-time homebuyer enjoys location, low-maintenance lifestyle at Townwalk
Location and lifestyle attracted first-time homebuyer Tyler Caggiano to Babcock Ranch and Townwalk, a neighborhood of low-maintenance two-story townhouses by Park Square Homes with on-site amenities. The 26-year-old owner of a landscaping company was living in Estero at the time and wanted a shorter commute to the...
Founder’s Fest returns bigger and better
This November, Babcock Ranch is hosting a day of excitement as Founder’s Square transforms into the center of live music, community spirit and seasonal fun. The annual Founder’s Fest will return to Founder’s Square with a weekend full of activities. Founder’s Square has quickly become the heartbeat of community life,...
Fort Myers considers pedestrian mall study amid parking concerns
Fort Myers launches $349,969 study for downtown pedestrian mall connecting to Midtown, but business owners worry about existing parking issues.
Charlotte County Announces Over Month-Long Closure of Cochran Boulevard for Intersection Improvements
Motorists in Charlotte County should brace for weeks of detours and delays as Cochran Boulevard is set to close for more than a month starting October 13th. The section of Cochran Boulevard between Veterans Boulevard and Kenilworth Boulevard will be off-limits until November 21 due to a roadway construction project...
Labor Day on the move
Labor Day could be the most ironic national holiday in the United States. Enacted to recognize one of the world’s most productive labor forces, the country celebrates by not working. However, despite most residents’ predilections toward a day of rest, Babcock Ranch was buzzing with activity. A pair of events...
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommends Cape allow ‘accessory dwelling units’
The Cape Coral Affordable Housing Advisory Committee’s final recommendations include allowing accessory dwelling units on oversized properties. The next step is a presentation to the Cape Coral City Council, which will hear committee’s Local Housing Incentive Plan priorities on Nov. 19. Allowing ADUs — sometimes...
Sky-High Luxury: Fort Myers Penthouse with Panoramic Gulf & Bay Views
This rarely available over 4,300 square feet, 20th floor PH is as stunning inside as the view is outside. The interior has been completely renovated & updated with high-end finishes, while the exterior vistas offer panoramic views equal in the wow factor! The moment the secured elevator opens into a private foyer &...
Babcock Ranch creates a sense of community for The Blume family
After a lifetime amid the wide horizons and sun-drenched landscapes of Nevada, Teresa and Shawn Blume were ready for a change of scenery. At the urging of Teresa’s sister, a resident of North Fort Myers, the couple and Shawn’s mother, Ann, honed in on Florida, beginning the arduous task of finding a community that...
Lee County board meeting covers free speech, new school, vaccines requirements
Lee County’s school board tackled several hot topics, from staff firings and a new high school in Alva, to a resolution on parents’ rights over vaccinations.
Punta Gorda boat canopy debate resurfaces as city reconsiders ban
Some Punta Gorda boaters want the city to lift its ban on boat canopies, but not everyone’s on board. The debate heads to City Council on Wednesday.
