Saturday, September 30, 2023
COMMUNITY NEWS
Master Assessments Due: October 1
Master Assessment payment is due on October 1, 2023. You can click here to make assessment payments. Paper statements are sent out in the mail for each quarter.

Quarters begin January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. You can pay online or send a check to this address:

Babcock Ranch
c/o CCMC Processing Center
 P.O. Box 93327
Las Vegas, NV 89193-3327
Please include your account number in the memo section

When paying online, you will need your property account number (located on your statement) along with the management company ID 6675 and the association ID 5FG.
Founder's Day Fest 2023
2nd Annual Founder's Day Fest

Saturday, October 14, 2023, is the 2nd Annual Founder's Day Fest in downtown Babcock Ranch! The biggest event of the year commemorates the founding of Babcock Ranch with a chili cook-off, live music, bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth, a pumpkin patch, and SO much more. Admission is free for this family-friendly celebration.
Founder's Day Activities

Chili Cook-Off | 2:00 PM

Do you have a secret family chili recipe, or do you just love cooking? We need 12 participants for our Founders Day Chili Cook-Off.

REGISTRATION CLOSED
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest | 3:00 PM

Love pumpkin pie? Sign up for our Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at Founder's Day!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest | 4:00 PM

Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your creativity! Register now for the pumpkin decorating contest happening during the Founder's Day Fest. It's going to be a blast!

Pumpkin Drop Off: 1:00 p.m.
Pumpkin Judging: 4:00 p.m.

Rules:
  • Register to participate
  • One pumpkin per registrant
  • Use your own pumpkin and supplies to create your entry
  • Carve, paint, or decorate
  • The pumpkin must be a real pumpkin, not fake.
  • MUST BE COMPLETED AT HOME

REGISTRATION CLOSED
Sponsorship Opportunities
Babcock Ranch prides itself on hosting fun and engaging events for our residents and the surrounding area. We love having opportunities for our community to come out and spend some time with their neighbors, and it is always more fun if it is free for them to attend!

To continue to provide low or no-cost events, we love to partner up with businesses and groups who will benefit by getting their name out there to hundreds of potential clients. By sponsoring an event, you will be sure to get the attention of our guests. Our sponsors are advertised through various outlets, including social media, community news, banners, and more.

You can be a partner in multiple ways, from monetary endorsements to product or service donations. If you are a non-profit, ask us how we can partner with you to support your cause at our next event!
Volunteers Needed for Water
Quality Sampling
Periodically, all community water systems, including Town and Country Utilities (TCU), are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to measure lead and copper levels in their drinking water.

We are looking for residents throughout Babcock Ranch to volunteer to participate in our area-wide sampling program to test for the presence of lead and copper in our drinking water. (Please note: Homes with Water conditioning equipment are not eligible to participate due to those systems altering the water quality coming from TCU).

Your willingness to participate is crucial to monitoring the levels of lead in drinking water within the TCU distribution system. These samples help assess whether lead and copper are present and, if so, what steps should be taken to minimize a customer’s exposure through drinking water. The public water system is also required to continue using the same sites each monitoring period unless plumbing changes have been made so that the site no longer meets the required criteria. The public water system will analyze the water sample free of charge and notify you of the results within 30 days from receipt.
Sampling will transpire on a quarterly basis in 2024 – during the months of February, May, August, and November. Participating households will need to ensure they are available during those months.

If you would like to volunteer to participate in this testing, please click here to visit our website. Once on our website, click the link on the home page to sign up for Lead and Copper Water testing. We will contact you regarding the sample collection process. I thank you for your cooperation and participation in this upcoming year’s lead and copper study.
Additional Volunteers are still needed for this testing of the water quality within Babcock Ranch. If you have already signed up - Thank you! If you have not signed up but have had trouble with the website application, please reach out to rbradbury@tcufl.com with your name, address, and phone number to be added to the list.
Did You Know: You Can Prevent Light Pollution

To minimize the harmful effects of light pollution, outdoor lighting should:
  • Optimize visibility at night for what we want to be lit
  • Minimize energy consumption
  • Minimize impact on the environment and ourselves
  • Minimize glare and light trespass
Babcock Ranch Goes Pink
for Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk

Babcock Ranch Goes Pink for Breast Cancer unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer. The course is a scenic 3.1 miles around Babcock Ranch, starting and finishing in Founder's Square.

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
5K start time: 8:00 a.m. *This event will NOT be chip-timed.
Location: Founder's Square
Babcock is Going to the Bahamas
Date: March 15 - March 18
Ship: Liberty of the Seas
Itinerary: Ft. Lauderdale, Nassau Bahamas, Cococay Bahamas, Ft. Lauderdale

Pricing:
  • 4N Ocean View Room: $575.41/person plus tax and fees ($120.41)
  • 2D Regular Balcony: $596.41 per/person plus tax and fees ($120.41)
  • 4B Spacious Balcony: $689.41 per person plus tax and port fees ($120.41)

**Pricing quoted is based on Double Occupancy. For more than two in a room, please contact the travel agency for a rate.**

For more information or to make a reservation, contact:

Barbara Toney | Exclusive Travel
42881 Lake Babcock Drive Ste. 200, Babcock Ranch, FL. 33982
Phone: 239-887-1798 | 239-940-3859
Adult Dance Classes
Adult Ballet/Contemporary Dance Classes

Friday mornings from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | October 6, 13, 20, 27 | Cypress Lodge

Class Description:
Learning basic to intermediate ballet techniques as well as Contemporary dance can be danced to any style of music and united with other dance forms to create a new style of movement. Students learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, including balance, core strength, and joint health. Technique, body alignment, and emotion are essential to establishing a mind-body connection.

Dress: Yoga attire clothing - barefoot or ballet shoes
3rd Annual Trailblazer Cup
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Trailblazer Cup Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Last year 132 golfers took to the course for an afternoon of fun and fundraising at Babcock National Golf & Country Club. With the support and dedication of players, sponsors, and volunteers, the tournament raised just under $39,000 for Babcock Schools Athletic Programs!

With your contributions, our student-athletes will have the resources they need to succeed both on and off the field. Your generosity makes a significant impact on our school, and we cannot thank you enough for your support.
Babcock High School Athletics is having a Babcock Ranch Neighborhood Golf Challenge within Babcock Ranch for our Annual Trailblazer Cup Golf Tourney on October 14th. Gather your neighbors, and create a men's team, a women's team, or a mixed team. Register individually or as a foursome on the link below and support BR Neighborhood Schools Athletics.

Don't wait...the Neighborhood Trophy awaits:
Inspiring Individuals, Inspiring Teamwork
The Babcock Schools invites the community to join in their progress!

The Athletics Department seeks volunteers for the upcoming sports seasons: ticket takers, concession stand servers, game announcers, and scoreboard operators. Experienced, retired individuals are highly encouraged and welcome to share their talents!

For further information and to join in, please reach out to Athletic Director, Mr. Jeff Irwin at: jirwin@babcockneighborhoodschool.org
Nashville Night Music Festival
Join us as the Babcock Ranch Foundation hosts their inaugural Nashville Night music festival on Saturday, November 18. More than 2,000 residents, neighbors, and the public will gather in Founder’s Square for a night of blues, rock, and country music from some of the brightest stars in Music City.

The music festival includes blues, rock, and country performances by headliner singer-songwriter Deidre Thornell and starring artists Dave Isaacs, Meg Williams, and Travis Bowlin.

Seating on the event lawn overlooking Lake Babcock opens at 3:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Music begins at 4:00 p.m. and continues until 9:00 p.m.

Food and beverages will be served by crowd-favorite food trucks and the town’s restaurants: Square Scoops, Slater’s Goods & Provisions, and The Lake House Kitchen & Bar. Outside food and drink are prohibited.

General sale tickets are $35. Tickets will be $45 on the day of the music festival.

Proceeds benefit the Babcock Ranch Foundation and its mission of creating programs, initiatives, and scholarships that enhance, enrich, and positively impact the lives of at-risk children in Southwest Florida.
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 and 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. - 5 p.m.
Wildlife Photo of the Week:
Snowy Egret
Snowy Egret in the evening sun along the shoreline
Species: Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Photographer: John Hutzler

Location: Babcock Ranch

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

  • A native wading bird species that stands at a height of 26 inches with a beautiful white body, long slender neck, black legs, bright yellow feet, and yellow skin around the eyes and the base of their sharp black bill.
  • Historically, the snowy egret was overhunted for their elegant long wispy breeding plumage, which was used for women's hats and clothing, leading to severe population declines and therefore led to its protection by the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
  • As the snowy egret hunts for prey, they often display some entertaining behavior as they wade in shallow water to spear fish, frogs, worms, crustaceans, and insects.
  • While these birds are regularly seen engaging in a sit-and-wait technique to capture their prey, other times, they prefer to be much more animated as they run back and forth through the water with their wings spread, chasing prey until they successfully feast on their successful capture! They even use their bright yellow feet to stir up or round up small aquatic critters as they forage.
  • The snowy egret also nests in colonies alongside other wading bird species within thick vegetation found in isolated areas, including barrier islands, salt marsh islands, swamps, and marshes.
  • Both the male and female build a nest that consists of a platform of sticks and take turns incubating their eggs and caring for the young when they hatch.
LANDSCAPING
You can click below for detailed landscaping information for October. Please remember that these schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.
BrightView Landscape Schedules

Please note that these are estimated schedules. These schedules can and will change due to weather or other unforeseen events.
You can click here to read more about BrightView's Scope of Services.
Landscape Notices

How to Resolve Landscape Issues Quickly

Submitting a work order is the fastest way to address landscaping concerns. Our Landscape Manager, James Carey, reviews tickets daily to ensure they are completed. If there is an emergency, he will reach out to you.
COMMUNITY PATROL
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.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Prosecco at the Pier at Lake Timber Lodge last Friday!
September and October Events
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Friday Night Music | 6 - 9 p.m., Founder's Square
9/30: CANCELED
10/6: The Lineup Band | 10/13: Tiger Blue | 10/14 (Founder's Day): Pure Country Band
10/20: Badge | 10/21: Steve Farst Band | 10/27: The Yabo Brothers
Pop-up Happenings

  • Every Friday: Fresh Catch Fish Co., 9 a.m. – noon, Founder's Square.
  • Every Sunday: Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Founder's Square.
Lee Heath Events

  • 10/12: Find a Doctor Tabling/My Chart Set Up, 9 - 11 a.m., Thursday, October 12, Lake Timber Lodge. Join us to learn about the Lee Physician Group primary care providers currently accepting new patients, as well as other services at Lee Health. Take home educational materials, and make an appointment on the spot. Already have a doctor with Lee Health but are having trouble signing up or navigating your MyChart? Stop by, and we can sit down with you and go through useful MyChart tools. We hope to see you at the table!
  • 10/26: The Neurology of Pain, 10 - 11 a.m., Thursday, October 26, Lake Timber Lodge. Join us for a presentation and discussion on pain and pain management with Emily Toborg/Alexiss Thibodeau, exercise physiologist and exercise and movement specialist at WellWay, to learn the science around pain and why, sometimes, pain can be a good thing!

Lee Health events will now be held at Lake Timber Lodge. WellWay events are at WellWay/Lee Health Building, 42880 Crescent Loop. For more information, please call 239.343.2333.
WellWay Open House

WellWay is hosting a fall Open House event for the Babcock Ranch community next Saturday, September 30. Stop in at your convenience to explore their brand-new fitness floor!

Attendees can take part in complimentary services, special group fitness events, a scavenger hunt giveaway, and more.

Coffee + Scan with Alexie
 
Pilates Demos with Jessica
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Learn All About Labs with Jenn
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Margaritaville Zumba Dance Party
11:00 a.m.
 
Additional Group Fitness Classes
8:00 a.m. - Barre
9:00 a.m. - Boot Camp 
9:00 a.m. - Aqua 
10:00 a.m. - Yoga
Veterans Day Pickleball Tournament
Fundraiser for Babcock Ranch's American Legion Post 415

Sign up for the Veterans Day pickleball tournament happening on Saturday, November 11, 2023. It's a round-robin tournament and costs $40 per person to participate. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be both relaxed and competitive play, so it should be a great time regardless of your skill level. Just keep in mind that spaces are limited, so registration is required if you want to secure your spot. Hope to see you there!
Babcock Ranch Lifestyle
Need a bicycle tune-up or repairs? The Mobile Bike Medic will be at Babcock Ranch on Friday, October 13.


Reservations are required. Plan to drop your bike off at 9 a.m. at Founder's Square — Shade Arbor A. Limited spots are available. Payment is due at the time of booking.

Cost depends on the services required. Cancellations must be made 24 hours before your appointment for a full refund. Click here for details.

Future Dates: November 10, and December 8
Babcock Ranch Lifestyle
WEEKEND PLANNER

Have you happened to see our Lifestyle Newsletter? Look for it in your email inbox every Wednesday. Think of it as your weekend planning guide for events and activities in our community. We even include photos of our past events! We will continue to list events in our Saturday newsletter and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Parks & Rec Membership Information
Memberships for the Babcock Ranch Parks and Recreation Department are now available - including Field House membership. Membership is open to the public, with deeply discounted rates for residents of Babcock Ranch.

To sign up, contact our Lifestyle team by email with the subject line "Parks and Recreation Membership." Someone from our staff will be able to help you.
Parks and Rec Open Gym
We are happy to announce that the weekly Open Gym is in full swing. Get your membership today!

Open Gym Schedule:
  • Monday: 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Sunday 1 - 6 p.m.

Membership is required for Monday and Wednesday open gym. Membership is not required for the open gym on Sunday. For more questions and membership inquiries, please email parksandrec@babcockranch.com
FOOD
Food Trucks
Fridays & Saturdays
5 – 9 p.m.
Founder's Square
Farmers Market
Every Sunday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Founder's Square
RESOURCES
Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch
SIGN UP NOW: You never know when an emergency may strike. Sign up today! Learn more about our emergency notification system here.
NEWS ARCHIVES
In Case You Missed It: Read past news by clicking on a date below.

  • Did You Know: Flags and Poles
  • Sustainability 101: Leave No Trace
  • Master Assessments Due: October 1
  • Founder's Day Activities
  • Poelker Brothers Return
  • Breast Cancer Walk
  • Touchdown Showdown
  • Babcock Goes to the Bahamas
  • Adult Dance Classes
  • Nashville Night
  • September Landscaping Calendar
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Southern Toad


  • Did You Know: Front Yard Accessories Guidelines
  • Sustainability 101: Leave No Trace
  • Master Assessments Due: October 1
  • Breast Cancer Walk
  • Preschool Dance Classes
  • Touchdown Showdown
  • Second Annual TechXpedition
  • Maintenance Team Position
  • Crossing Guard Position
  • BNS: Flag Football, Volleyball, Volunteers, Golf Tournament
  • Nashville Night
  • September Landscaping Calendar
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Brown Anole
  • Veterans Day Pickleball Tournament

  • Did You Know: Business Activity Within a Unit
  • Tennis Classes in Babcock Ranch
  • Second Annual TechXpedition
  • Maintenance Team Position
  • Crossing Guard Position
  • BNS: Flag Football, Volleyball, Volunteers, Golf Tournament
  • Nashville Night
  • September Landscaping Calendar
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Northern Mockingbird


  • Did You Know: Golf Carts
  • Labor Day Ecologic Schedule
  • Tennis Classes in Babcock Ranch
  • Babcock Youth Soccer League
  • Childhood Cancer Color Run
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
  • Maintenance Team Position
  • Crossing Guard Position
  • BNS: Flag Football, Volleyball, Volunteers, Golf Tournament
  • Nashville Night
  • September Landscaping Calendar
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Roseate Spoonbill
CONTACT US
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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After Hours Emergency
800.274.3165
Office Hours
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F

HOA Administration
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Lifestyle Team
941.676.7251
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Town & Country Utilities
800.826.5721
719.599.4057 (fax)
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