Lakewood Ranch
Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on February 15, 2012
If you live in Sarasota and are a sushi fan, you have most likely been to J-Pan. This super yummy sushi and Asian/Brazilian fusion restaurant is getting ready to open a second location on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. We decided to talk with Jane, one of the owners, and of course sample some sushi. I can tell you this: Lakewood Ranch is in for amazing flavors and great
New Gibraltar Model Opens in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on February 9, 2012
Check out this beautiful new model in Country Club East's Secret Harbor in Lakewood Ranch. The President of Gibraltar Homes gives us a sneak peek! [yframe
Sights and Sounds from Ovation!
By Candice McElyea on February 6, 2012
Check out this video from Ovation, Lakewood Ranch's fifth annual celebration of the performing arts on Main Street! [yframe
Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on February 3, 2012
Lakewood Ranch’s annual celebration of the gulf coast’s cultural assets, Ovation, will be held on Main Street, Saturday, Feb. 4 beginning at 10 a.m. An interesting addition to the playbill this year will be strolling and strategically placed musicians throughout Main Street in offstage areas. [yframe
Lakewood Ranch Ranked a Top 10-Selling Community in the United States
By Candice McElyea on January 27, 2012
California-based John Burns Consulting has ranked Lakewood Ranch as one of the top selling master planned communities in the United States with 391 new home sales in 2011. Coming in at number nine, Lakewood Ranch outpaced many other well-established and iconic communities such as Stapleton in Denver, Summerlin in Las Vegas and more. “With our new sports campus, new
Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia
By TWIS Street Team on January 24, 2012
Our own Kirsten-about-town went all over last weekend, from the depths of downtown to the heights of Lakewood Ranch. Lucky for us, our illustrious cameraman Stephen McFadden stayed hot on her trail! Check them out: [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVeYZoQvq3g&feature=youtu.be'] Here you get a tantalizing glimpse of quite a few happenings, including
New Taylor Morrison Active Lifestyle Community Opens in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on January 19, 2012
New Taylor Morrison Neighborhood Now Open in Lakewood Ranch Don't miss the grand opening festivities this weekend at Lakewood Ranch's first active lifestyle community, Esplanade by Taylor Morrison. Prices start in the $200's! [yframe
NFL Combine Training in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on January 6, 2012
You can come out to see this training any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 9am at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch from now until February 22! For more info about the campus go to
Lakewood Ranch celebrates Hanukkah
By Candice McElyea on December 22, 2011
Chabad of Bradenton held their annual Hanukkah celebration on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch last night and the street was packed! The Enigma dance group gave the crowd an amazing dance performance after the lighting of the menorah. Check out the video! There is still plenty of holiday fun happening on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch, including Santa sightings,
Local Businesses Score Big with Soccer
By Candice McElyea on December 2, 2011
Local Business Owners talk about the Economic Impact of a Nike Soccer tournament in Lakewood Ranch that brought 21,000 people to the region. *Note the volume is very low in the beginning of the video-so turn it up!! LOCAL BUSINESSES SCORE BIG WITH SOCCER TOURNAMENT The 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and Nike International Friendlies brought 21,000
Go Team USA!
By Candice McElyea on December 2, 2011
Come cheer on the US soccer team at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch this weekend! courtesy Sarasota Patch: A sparse yet exuberant crowd was on hand to watch the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team draw even with France 2-2 in first game of the Nike International Friendlies. The game was held at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, which will
Sights and Sounds from Nike soccer in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on December 2, 2011
Check out all the cool things to do out here in between watching the soccer games! Go to www.premiersportscampus.com for the game schedule for this free
Scottish Festival in Lakewood Ranch
By Candice McElyea on November 11, 2011
Join us for a fun filled family night, celebrating all things Scottish, from the folks at the best Scottish restaurant around--MacAllisters in Lakewood Ranch! Work on your golf game with the golf swing experts, brush up your bagpipe playing with bagpipe lessons, trace your family heritage at one of our Scottish booths, or sample some scotch and beer. Activities for the
Candice & Joey Make Our Own Jewelry at Knot Awl Beads!
By Candice McElyea on November 4, 2011
Check out the coolest make your own jewelry or buy your own at Knot Awl Beads in Lakewood Ranch. Great gift idea or weekend activity for the
2011 Tour of Homes
By Candice McElyea on November 4, 2011
Go to www.lakewoodranch.com/tourofhomes to download your own magazine or stop by any Lakewood Ranch Information Center. The 2011 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes runs from November 4-20. [yframe















