☀️ Summer Vibes in Lakewood Ranch — July 2025 Recap
From fireworks to farmers' markets, July in Lakewood Ranch was packed with community energy, big wins, and fun in the sun. Here’s your one-stop roundup of what made this month unforgettable.
🎆 A Star-Spangled First
Lakewood Ranch debuted its first-ever Independence Day bash at Waterside Place with carnival games, circus acts, and a stunning drone light show over Kingfisher Lake. Talk about setting the bar high—locals are already calling it a new tradition.
🎭 Laughs at the Sarasota Improv Festival
Unscripted brilliance took the stage July 18–19 as Florida Studio Theatre welcomed 16 troupes for a whirlwind of improv. Standouts like Available Cupholders (Austin) and North Coast (NYC) brought down the house.
🎶 Live Music Under the Stars
Friday and Saturday nights at Waterside Place were filled with acoustic bliss from artists like Mylon Shamble and Doug Burns. If you haven’t made this a weekend ritual yet, you’re missing out.
🛍️ Weekly Farmers' Market
Over 100 vendors showed up each Sunday with fresh produce, baked goods, pet treats, and handmade crafts. The Farmers’ Market continues to be a crowd favorite from 10 AM to 2 PM.
⚾ Little League Pride
Lakewood Ranch Little League made headlines by competing in the Florida State Championship, showing serious skill and hometown pride in Brevard County.
🏡 Real Estate Heat
A major real estate move made waves in July: Vida Lakewood Ranch sold for a jaw-dropping $92.12M. Investors clearly see the value in our growing community.
🌧️ Wild Weather Watch
July brought classic Florida heat with temps hovering in the 90s, plus scattered showers. Mid-month, Invest 93-L triggered a flood watch, reminding us that hurricane season is no joke.
🧘 Community & Wellness
Lakewood Ranch kept things balanced with:
- Yoga in the Park (Sundays at Waterside)
- Sound Bath & Breathwork workshops at The Wellness Space
- Trivia Nights at Ed’s Tavern & Florida Provisions
- Cornhole and Bocce Thursdays at Waterside
📰 Around the Ranch
- Lakewood Ranch Prep launched its innovative Soar Program for early high school starters
- Dim Sum Kitchen opened to rave reviews with authentic, scratch-made dishes
- Star Farms residents dealt with flash flooding after heavy rains — a reminder of nature’s unpredictability
Stay tuned for more updates in August.