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Our New Community Newsletter, the Babcock Ranch Insider, Launches August 30!

Dear Babcock Ranch Residents,

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new weekly newsletter, the Babcock Ranch Insider - your source for all the latest and greatest news happening in the most sustainable, resilient, and innovative town of the future! The newsletter is more than just an update—it celebrates what makes Babcock Ranch special. Whether you’ve been living in Babcock Ranch for years or are new to the community, this newsletter is designed to keep you connected and engaged with all that’s happening in our town.

Keep an eye on your inbox for our first edition, which will be arriving on August 30!

What’s Inside?

• Development News: Stay informed about exciting projects shaping our future.
• Commercial News: Get the inside scoop on new businesses, upcoming shops, and local services opening right here at Babcock Ranch!
• Trivia & Fun Facts: Discover fascinating facts about our town that you never knew before.
• We Hear You: Learn how we’re listening to your concerns and what actions we’re taking to make our town even better!

Here’s to staying connected and growing together as a community.

Warmest regards,

Syd Kitson

Chairman & CEO

Kitson & Partners

Newsletter Schedule Change

We wanted to inform you of an upcoming change to our newsletter schedule. Starting next month, the Lifestyle Newsletter and the Parks and Rec Newsletter will be sent out on an alternating schedule. This means that each newsletter will be distributed every other week, rather than weekly.

Our goal is to provide you with more focused and valuable content in each edition. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you continue to enjoy staying informed about the latest community news and events!

Open Gym and Tumbling/Cheer Program Cancellations

Due to the upcoming election, Please note that both Open Gym and the Tumbling/Cheer Program will be canceled on Monday, August 19th. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan accordingly.

Join Us for the Babcock Ranch Business Expo

Saturday, September 28

4 - 7 p.m.

Field House

Babcock Ranch's free-to-attend Business Expo will be held at the Babcock Ranch Fieldhouse on September 28th. Attendees are invited to meet Babcock Ranch's local business, enjoy music and food trucks, and receive giveaways and samples at the event.

Help Us Create the Perfect Experience: Share Your Food and Entertainment Preferences!

We value your feedback! Please take a moment to complete our survey to help us better understand your preferences. Your responses will guide us in improving the scheduling of food, dessert options, live music, and entertainment at our events. Thank you for your input!

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Saturday, August 24th Founder's Square

Join Babcock Ranch for the 3rd Annual Run 4 Our Furry Friends 5K Run and 2K Honor Walk in celebration of National Dog Day!

Event Schedule:

Start Times

2K Walk: 7:20 a.m.

5K Run: 7:30 a.m.

Bibs: Only 5K race participants will be assigned a bib.

Additional Information:

Strollers are welcome.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided after the race.



We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends there!

The PKWY's Bark Park Opens on August 24th

We are thrilled to announce that Bark Park officially opens on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The first of six exhilarating parks to open in The PKWY, Bark Park is a pooch playground that’s sure to become a favorite destination for pets and their people. Perfect for enjoying the dog days of summer, the park features designated play areas for small and large dogs, agility equipment, shade pavilions, watering stations, restrooms, and a pet memorial.

A collection of six new innovative parks nestled in the heart of MidTown, The PKWY spans approximately 313 acres of lush preserve space along Babcock Trail and offers custom park equipment, themed playgrounds, grassy mounds, and multipurpose fields for picnics and community gatherings. A sneak peek video of The PKWY is available here.

Hillcrest Park, with a two-story observation tower built on an impressive hill showcasing scenic views, will be the next park to open. Hillcrest Park also features additional grassy mounds (the kind for rolling down), hillside slides and climbing nets.

With over three acres of water, The Lagoon promises hours of catch-and-release fishing fun. It offers easy access to fishing areas, including a fishing pier with a floating dock plus a shade pavilion, restrooms, and a crushed shell walking path circling the lake. The Lagoon is slated to open in Fall 2024.

Openings of the final three parks along The PWKY, Bluebird Park, Palmetto Park, and Explorers Park, will shortly follow. We’re excited to provide you with details and updates on their current progress:

• Scheduled for completion later this year, Bluebird Park will feature grassy mounds, bluebird-themed amenities and innovative playground equipment. Paving and shelter construction are complete, and the restroom and playground are currently underway.
• Also, scheduled for completion later this year, Palmetto Park is geared for play with multipurpose fields, a covered basketball court, exercise areas, and equipment, a super-sized splash pad with an overhead waterfall, a two-story treehouse-themed playground, afforested picnic shelters, and more. The parking lot is paved, and the shade structures are complete. The basketball court, playground, and fitness area are in progress.
• Explorers Park is a fully inclusive park for people of all abilities. This one-of-a-kind park features a playground with custom equipment that will allow the imagination to run wild, including enormous alligator-shaped play structures. Special sensory areas will be installed, including a 3-D simulation of a Florida panther and cub, along with a sensory farm park. This extraordinary playground is scheduled for completion in early 2025. The farmstand is currently underway, and an impressive community garden is sure to please residents with a green thumb. Paving and shelter construction are complete, and construction of the restroom building is ongoing.

For safety reasons, residents are strictly PROHIBITED from accessing the unopen parks in The PKWY as they are active construction sites. No exceptions will be permitted under any circumstances. Please be aware that active construction sites within Babcock Ranch can be dangerous, particularly around operational heavy machinery.

As always, your safety is our top priority. We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation while we continue construction on The PKWY and will keep you updated on its progress and park openings.

Tickets for Babcock Ranch Foundation’s 2nd Annual Nashville Night Music Festival on Sale Now

Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, the Babcock Ranch Foundation is excited to announce the return of Nashville Night! The second annual music festival will take place on November 16, 2024, in Founder’s Square, starting at 3:00 p.m., promising an unforgettable night of blues, rock, and country music.

This year’s festival features a stellar lineup of artists headliner Little Texas, one of America’s favorite rock country vocal bands with hits like “God Bless Texas” and “What Might Have Been.”

Joining them is Grammy Award-winning artist David Lee Murphy, renowned for his chart-topping country hit “Dust on the Bottle.” Dave Isaacs, known as the Guitar Guru of Music Row, along with acclaimed duo Meg Williams and Travis Bowlin, are making return appearances to Nashville Night. Dallas Remington, another rising star, will grace the stage with her vibrant energy and heartfelt lyrics.

General sale tickets are $45 and increase to $55 the day of the music festival. New this year, guests can upgrade to a VIP ticket allowing access to service and seating at The Lake House Kitchen & Bar. Advance VIP tickets are $60 and increase to $75 the day of the concert subject on availability.

To purchase tickets and for more information on Nashville Night, please visit here.

If anyone encounters issues with purchasing tickets or makes an incorrect purchase, please contact 239-324-9189 or email babcockranch@completeticketsolutions.com

Parking on Sidewalks & Landscaped Areas

Per the Community Charter, Exhibit "C," parking on sidewalks or landscaped areas or in a manner that blocks access to any driveway is strictly prohibited. 

Examples of parking violations issued in the past:

• A sidewalk is being blocked
• A crosswalk is being blocked
• A vehicle is parked on the grass

Please be a good neighbor and park any vehicles pertaining to your Unit in a manner consistent with the guidelines. These parking restrictions are set in place to keep our residents safe and out of harm's way. Please review the following document for further information on restricted activities listed in the Community Charter. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

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Species: Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus)

Location: Babcock Ranch

Photographer: John Hutzler

Christina's Take: Insights from Babcock Ranch Environmental Mitigation Manager & Wildlife Biologist Christina Kontos:

• The eastern cottontail rabbit has grayish-brown fur with a distinctive white “powder puff” tail and is a crepuscular species, which means they are mostly active at dawn and dusk. 
• Cottontail rabbits are herbivores and primarily dine on green plants during warmer months of the year and then dine on young woody shoots and bark during months when green vegetation is less abundant. Unlike the marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris), which inhabits wetlands and marshes, the cottontail rabbit prefers upland habitats such as forests and fields. 
• During mating season, males and females go through a pre-mating ritual called cavorting, which consists of a dance that includes running, hopping, and even fighting. 
• Rabbits not only have keen hearing with their tall satellite ears but also have a very strong sense of smell. Did you know that rabbits twitch their nose between 20-120 times a minute to detect the different scents in the air by exposing their one-hundred million sensing receptors!?

Click below for detailed landscaping information for August. Please remember that these schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions. Note: Mowing will be as needed or as requested by the Landscape Manager.

Community Patrol is Always Available

The Babcock Ranch Community Patrol is available to assist

residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Hours: On patrol and available 24/7
• Phone: 239.652.8000
• Office: 42911 Lake Babcock Dr.

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Explore everything Parks and Rec at Babcock Ranch! Click below to visit our website and discover information on programming, summer camps, leagues, open gym, memberships, and much more!

Discover all things Lifestyle at Babcock Ranch! Click below to visit the Babcock Ranch Living website, where you can find information on events, food trucks, bandstand schedules, and more.

Discover all things Music & Arts at Babcock Ranch! Click below to visit the Babcock Ranch Living website for information on Babcock Jams, monthly art classes, art camps, and more.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Connect your business's brand with Babcock Ranch and reach a large, active, and diverse audience. For advertising, promotions, and sponsorships with Babcock Ranch, please contact Tori Grant at 239-478-9470 or email at mgrant@ccmcnet.com.

Join Our Team!

BNS Seeking Community Partners

Interested in getting involved at our neighborhood school? Share your talents with K-5 students in the after-school Trailcare Program! Whether it's music, sports, arts, or hobbies, BNS seeks guest speakers or quarterly club leaders to inspire our young Trailblazers for the 2024-2025 school year!

They're also seeking community partners (individuals and businesses) to further the K-12 project-based curriculum, engage students, and bring real life into classrooms and extra-curricular clubs. If you have a particular skill, talent, hobby, or career or know a business that would be a great fit, please share and/or get in touch down below.

Let's enrich our community and inspire the next generation together!

Commercial Vehicle Storage Lot

We offer uncovered parking spaces to store your commercial vehicles that cannot be parked on the street or in your neighborhood. Commercial Vehicles ONLY - NO trailers, recreational vehicles, or boats permitted. Overnight parking and extended stay accommodations can be made.

Please visit our website, fill out the form online, and wait for approval, or print and fill out the application at home and bring it to the HOA office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As our community grows, we want to ensure that you have accurate information from official sources. Please note the following official Babcock Ranch communication channels:

• Facebook: Babcock Ranch Living
• Instagram: @babcockranchlivingofficial
• YouTube: @BabcockRanchLivingOfficial
• Babcock Bulletin: Get your weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday morning
• Lifestyle Newsletter: Get your weekly newsletter with all things lifestyle and events delivered to your inbox every Wednesday morning.
• Parks and Recreation Newsletter: A weekly newsletter that goes out every Monday! This newsletter will be your go-to resource for all things related to fitness classes, youth leagues, dance classes, trails, parks, and more at Babcock Ranch.
• You can sign up for all newsletters here.
• Website: www.babcockranchliving.com

Our team manages these channels and provides updates, event information, and community news. Please follow, like, and subscribe to stay connected with Babcock Ranch. Please be aware that all other sites and communication channels are not affiliated with official Babcock Ranch-run communication channels. Thank you for being part of our vibrant community!

Food Trucks

Fridays & Saturdays

5 - 9 p.m.

Founder's Square

Farmers Market

Every Sunday

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Founder's Square

Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch

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Babcock Ranch Living Blog

• Toxic Neighbors: Venomous Snakes and Cane Toads
• Preserving the Preserves
• Managing Wild Hogs
• Prescribed Fires Promote Biodiversity
• Christmas Bird Count
• Living with Alligators & FWC Gator Brochure
• Babcock Ranch Lakes & Ponds: Native Littoral Plantings
• Community Effort to Protect our Preserves: Trespassing, Vandalism, Motorized Vehicles, Illegal Poaching

Sustainability

• Sustainability 101 (Video Series)
• Edison Award Nomination (Video)
• Documentary: Path of the Panther

Homeownership

• Submit Maintenance or Landscape Request
• Architectural Review
• Governance Documents
• Policies
• Internet: Quantum Fiber
• Financial Information
• Assessments
• Storm Shutter Policy
• Town & Country Utilities
• Ecologic Services
• Ecologic Pickup Schedule (2024)
• New Resident Information
• New Resident Orientation Videos

BRRA Online

• www.babcockranchliving.com
• Facebook Page
• Instagram Page

Local News

• Babcock Ranch Telegraph
• Syd Kitson on WGCU (2/21/23)

Food & Fun

• Food Truck Schedule
• Babcock Bandstand Schedule
• Kayak Storage
• Meetup Calendar
• Bike Rental App (Android)
• Bike Rental App (iOS)
• Babcock Ranch Maps
• Founder's Day Fest 2023
• Holiday Extravaganza 2023

Patrol & Safety

• General Information
• Charlotte County Disaster Planning Guide (PDF)
• Lightning Detectors
• Lightning Safety Tips
• Emergency Alert Opt-in
• Wildlife Coexisting Education
• Bicycle Theft Prevention
• Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
• Golf Carts

2024 Annual Meeting

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Babcock Ranch Residential Association

Office Address

42911 Lake Babcock Drive

Babcock Ranch, FL 33982

941.676.7191

Babcock Community

Patrol (24/7)

239.652.8000

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800.274.3165

Office Hours

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F

HOA Administration

941.676.7191

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Lifestyle Team

941.676.7251

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800.826.5721

719.599.4057 (fax)

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