Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Southwest Florida lifestyle, culture, dining, outdoor activities, and what makes the Gulf Coast a great place to live.
Every New Restaurant That Opened in Lakewood Ranch in the Past Year
From a 120-seat sushi palace on Main Street to an Italian market at Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch has added a wave of new dining options. Here is every confirmed opening, what closed, and what is coming next.
Lakewood Ranch Gets a New Publix and Shopping Center on SR 64 — Northchase Is Open
The first Publix at the new Northchase Shopping Center on State Road 64 and Uihlein Road opened June 11, 2026. Here is what else is coming to this new retail corridor serving eastern Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch's Entertainment District: Urban Air, SkyTrack & Backyard Social
The entertainment district on Professional Parkway is becoming real — the country's largest Urban Air is open, a three-story go-kart track is under construction, and a live-music venue is on the way. Here are the details.
Best Beaches Near Sarasota & Bradenton — Ranked by a Local
A local guide to the Gulf beaches near Sarasota and Bradenton — from the world-famous quartz sand of Siesta Key to the quiet stretches of Anna Maria Island. What each beach is actually like, who it is best for, and how to access them.
Spring Training in Sarasota & Bradenton — Pirates, Orioles & the Local Scene
A local guide to spring training in Southwest Florida: the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park in Bradenton, the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, and what the baseball season means for the local lifestyle and real estate market.
Lakewood Ranch Is Getting Three New Little League Fields — A $7.2 Million Investment in Youth Sports
Manatee County approved $7.2 million for three new youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park in Lakewood Ranch. Construction started in May 2026, with completion expected by early 2027. Here's what's being built and why it matters.
An $80 Million Ice Rink Complex Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch — Here's What We Know
Manatee County just unanimously approved a public-private partnership for a 190,000 sq ft, four-rink ice sports complex at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Construction is targeted to begin in early 2027 with a summer 2028 opening.
Best Pickleball Communities in Southwest Florida (2026 Guide)
From eight covered courts at Del Webb Catalina to resort campuses in Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park, here are 30+ communities with dedicated pickleball facilities across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
55+ Active Adult Communities in Southwest Florida — Complete Guide
Every verified 55+ community from Lakewood Ranch to Wellen Park to Parrish — with pricing, builders, amenities, and honest notes on what makes each one different.
Everything Coming to UTC Sarasota in 2026: New Restaurants, IKEA & More
University Town Center is adding a wave of new dining and retail — from James Beard-nominated chef Chris Ponte's two restaurants to IKEA's sixth Florida location. Here's the full rundown of what's opening and what it means for the area.
Lakewood Ranch's New Entertainment District: Life Time, SkyTrack, Waterside & More
An 86,000 sq ft Life Time athletic club, indoor go-kart racing, a new gastropub at Waterside Place, and a $44 million aquatics center — Lakewood Ranch is building out its lifestyle infrastructure fast. Here's what's confirmed.
What's Being Built in Sarasota-Bradenton Right Now: Parks, Sports Complexes & Major Retail
A $65 million sports complex at Benderson Park, the 96-acre Sarasota Square redevelopment with Whole Foods, Downtown Wellen Phase II, and more — the infrastructure investments reshaping this market.
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