Saturday, November 4, 2023
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Sustainability 101 Series |
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Controlled Burns
In Southwest Florida - a little bit of fire is just what our native landscapes need. Babcock Ranch Greenbuilding and Sustainable Development advisor Dr. Jennifer Languell has more in this month's episode of Sustainability 101.
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10,000+ Bike Patrol Miles With A Smile |
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Have you noticed Joe biking around the community on his bike, even in the scorching heat? He has already surpassed 10,000 miles this year and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon!
Joe is a retired 26-year veteran from the Cleveland Police Department and continues to serve the community. He is dedicated to biking through all neighborhoods, parks, amenities, and new construction sites. Even though he's been biking his whole life, he's never done anything quite like this before. Joe loves biking and is thrilled to come to work every day and see familiar faces around the community. If you happen to spot him, be sure to flash a smile and give Joe a friendly wave!
We appreciate all the hard work and dedication he's shown this year!
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Thanks4Giving 5k, 8 a.m., Founderโs Square
Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Thanks4Giving 5K on Saturday, November 25!
All runners and walkers will receive a custom-designed Thanks4Giving 5K shirt, available in youth and adult sizes. The shirt cutoff date is November 12. You will not be guaranteed a shirt if you register after November 12.
Early Packet Pickup: Monday and Tuesday, November 20-21, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Lifestyle Trailer.
Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:45 - 7:45 a.m. in Founderโs Square.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
๏ปฟHoliday Variety Show
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๐๐๐ญ๐: Friday, November 17th
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ: $70 per person
๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Bus Departure from Founders Square to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Ft. Myers
Join us for a festive evening! Take a chartered bus trip from Babcock Ranch to enjoy a magical Christmas Cirque at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Ft. Myers. This ultimate holiday experience features a variety show filled with nostalgia, charm, comedy, music, and magic, presented by world-acclaimed entertainers.
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Bus ride to/from the theater a seat on the balcony in rows: UU, TT, VV, or WW. Seating arrangements will be filled front to back based on the date of registration. First come, first serve. The lifestyle team will try to sit groups together if possible. Please register with your party at the same time.
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Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Looking to boost your business at our premier events or delve into advertising options? Don't miss out on our exciting opportunities. Reach out to Tori at [email protected] for further details! |
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Curry Preserve Second Lift |
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We would like to inform you that the construction crew will be paving the top coat of Curry Preserve from Lake Babcock Drive to Grassland Lane starting next Tuesday, November 7. As a result, there will be lane closures during this period. We kindly advise residents to consider alternate routes or to allot additional time to get to appointments.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during the construction process.
Thank you for your cooperation in making our community a great place to live.
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CenturyLink to Quantum Fiber
CenturyLink will be migrating to Quantum Fiber! This is just a technology change on the backend. Residents of Babcock Ranch should not be affected and probably wonโt even know that a change has happened.
Once it migrates over, new residents would go to Quantum Fiber to create their new account, and if current residents need Tech Support, they would then reach out to a different number, 833-926-1289.
Some key points to note:
- Quantum Fiber is our latest and greatest technology. Itโs a fast, reliable network for a better all-around experience for each resident.
- There are no additional costs associated with this upgrade/migration.
- There are no contract changes that are needed.
- This remains within our parent company, Lumen (NOT sold off to a different company).
- The residentโs Internet should not be affected at all, or it could go down for up to 5 minutes max, then come back up again.
More information can be found on the Quantum Fiber FAQ page.
There will be more notice to come once we know for sure when the migration will take place.
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Meet Babcock Ranch's three new districts |
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As Babcock Ranch experiences tremendous residential and commercial growth in all directions, three main districts have been defined within the master land plan โ WestTown, MidTown and EastTown, with north-to-south development in Charlotte and Lee counties.
WestTown encompasses neighborhoods from Babcock Ranch Road/State Route 31, east to Babcock Trail, and includes Founderโs Square, Crescent B Commons, and Babcock Schools. MidTown includes the new neighborhoods and parks along Babcock Trail and continues east to a new town center and village green. EastTown, as its name implies, is easternmost district and once built will complete the town of Babcock Ranch.โโโโโโ
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Nashville Night Music Festival |
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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 Founderโs 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 townโs restaurants: Square Scoops, Slaterโs 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.
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Lifestyle Associate
Do you thrive in helping create memorable experiences while being creative and organized? Are you looking for a position where you can make a positive difference?
Weโre CCMC, a community management company specializing in large-scale communities. Our vision of revolutionizing the industry by inspiring a resident-centric focus is brought to life by our core values of Integrity, Respect, Service, and Community.
In this crucial role, youโll work collaboratively with the Lifestyle Director to foster resident and community partnerships and facilitate connections through events, programming, and communications.
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Maintenance Associate
Are you a maintenance superhero looking for a place where you can make a positive difference? Our maintenance team members are a valued part of our operations, and weโre looking for you!
Weโre CCMC, a community management company specializing in master-planned communities. Our vision of inspiring a resident-centric focus is brought to life by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Service, and Community.
Our Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing a wide range of routine and preventative maintenance tasks ensuring the cleanliness of the facilities and buildings, including garbage and waste disposal, and performing event/room setups and breakdowns. This role is fundamental in maintaining our beautiful community and ensuring a safe environment for all.
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Architectural Review Process
The Architectural Review Process starts with you!
- Required to have closed on your home
- Review Design Guidelines
- Required to apply to your Neighborhood HOA (if applicable)
Step 1: Neighborhood HOA Application
Step 2: Include supporting documentation- plans, drawings, photos, etc.
Step 3: Receive Neighborhood HOA Letter of Approval
Step 4: Apply to Babcock Ranch Residential by uploading documents from Steps 1-3
Step 5: Receive Babcock Ranch Residential Letter of Approval
Helpful links:
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Commercial Vehicle Storage Lot |
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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.
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Wildlife Photo of the Week:
Merlin
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A Merlin near Sunset Lake. |
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Species: Merlin (Falco columbarius)
Photographer: Richard Kinley
Location: Babcock Ranch
Christina's Take: Insights from Babcock Ranch Environmental Mitigation Manager Christina Kontos:
- A small dark-colored falcon with a fierce attitude and fast flight skills!
- You can observe them at treetops or lower perches at the edges of forests, grasslands, or marshes as they hunt for prey, which includes songbirds and shorebirds.
- In pursuit of smaller birds, they utilize their surprise attack skills by chasing prey upward until they tire and then attack from below at high speed, which can reach 30 mph or faster!
- Merlin pairs have also been observed to use teamwork for a successful hunt by having one flush a large flock of birds from below while the other swoops in during the chaos to collect their prize.
- During medieval times, falconers nicknamed merlins โlady hawksโ since many noblewomen used these falcons to hunt Skylarks as a sport.
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You can click below for detailed landscaping information for November. Please remember that these schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.
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It is highly encouraged to increase your irrigation run times in the turf area only by ยผ of the total time.
We are experiencing dry conditions and still receiving temperatures in the low to mid 80โs. It has also been very windy for the last few days. All of these conditions contribute to degrading turf conditions.
Brightview will increase your run time as they do wet checks, or if you are familiar with the system, you can do it yourself.
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BrightView Landscape Schedules
Please note that these are estimated schedules. These schedules can and will change due to weather or other unforeseen events.
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You can click here to read more about BrightView's Scope of Services.
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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.
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Community Patrol is Always Available |
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The Babcock Ranch Community Patrol is available to assist residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |
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Hours: On patrol and available 24/7
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Phone: 239.652.8000
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Office: 42911 Lake Babcock Dr.
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Trunk or Treat at Founder's Square last week!
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November Events
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11/4: Country Line Dancing, 6 - 8 p.m., Saturday, November 4, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/7: Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/10: Mix and Mingle Social Dance Class, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, November 10, Cypress Lodge. Single: $30, Couple: $50.
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11/11: Veterans Golf Cart Parade, 10 - 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/11: Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, November 11, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/11: Potluck Picnic, 5 - 7 p.m., Saturday, November 11, Lake Timber Lodge. Free.
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11/11: Family Movie Night, 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday, November 11, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/12: Fall Family Social, 1 - 2 p.m., Sunday, November 12, Lake Timber Lodge. Free.
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11/14: Chalk the Walk, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/15: Candy Apple Social, 6 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, Lake Timber Lodge. Free.
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11/16: Board Games in the Square, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 16, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/16: Wine Tasting, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 16, Lake Timber Lodge. $50.
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11/17: A Magical Cirque Christmas Holiday Variety Show, 6 - 11 p.m., Friday, November 17, Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall. $70.
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11/17: Smores Night, 6 - 7 p.m., Friday, November 17, Cypress Lodge. Free.
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11/18: Brunch Around the World: Canada, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 18, Lake Timber Lodge. $25.
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11/19: Thanksgiving Long and Low Floral Centerpiece Class, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 19, Lake Timber Lodge. $75.
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11/21: Playdate at the Park, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, Jack Peeples Park. Free.
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11/25: Thanks4Giving 5k, 8 a.m., Saturday, November 25, Founder's Square. Registration Required.
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11/28: Kids Craft, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, Lake Timber Lodge. Free.
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11/30: Yard Games in the Square, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30, Founder's Square. Free.
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11/30: Prosecco at the Pier, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30, Lake Timber Lodge. $15.
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Friday Night Music | 6 - 9 p.m., Founder's Square |
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11/10: Relentless Fire | 11/17: MeKo (Field House)
11/24: Swingin' Clique | 11/25: Poelker Brothers Band
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Pop-up Happenings
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Every Friday: Fresh Catch Fish Co., 9 a.m. โ noon, Founder's Square.
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Every Sunday: Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. โ 1 p.m., Founder's Square.
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Lee Heath Events
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11/9: The MIND Diet, 10 - 11 a.m., Thursday, November 9, Lake Timber Lodge. Hear all about the latest science and research in the field of nutrition and the aging brain. Learn about powerful foods and habits to help slow memory and cognitive decline as you age.
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.
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Babcock Goes 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
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Veterans Day Pickleball Tournament |
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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!
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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.
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Parks & Rec Membership Information |
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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.
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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
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Food Trucks
Fridays & Saturdays
5 โ 9 p.m.
Founder's Square
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Farmers Market
Every Sunday
9 a.m. โ 1 p.m.
Founder's Square
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Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch |
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SIGN UP NOW: You never know when an emergency may strike. Sign up today! Learn more about our emergency notification system here.
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Babcock Ranch Living
๏ปฟBlog
Sustainability
Homeownership
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BRRA Online
Local News
Food & Fun
Patrol & Safety
2023 Annual Meeting
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In Case You Missed It: Read past news by clicking on a date below.
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- Did You Know: Dog Policy
- Sustainability 101 Series: Controlled Burns
- Dance Classes
- Trick or Treating
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Babcock Community Survey
- Babcock Goes to the Bahamas
- Developer Corner: New Sports Complex and Solar Ranch
- Nashville Night
- Join the Babcock Team
- October Landscaping Calendar
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Great Egret
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- Did You Know: Parking Violations
- Founder's Day Activities
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Babcock Community Survey
- Babcock Goes to the Bahamas
- Developer Corner: New Sports Complex and Solar Ranch
- Nashville Night
- Join the Babcock Team
- October Landscaping Calendar
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Killdeer Bird
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- Did You Know: Holiday Decorations
- Founder's Day Activities
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Babcock Community Survey
- Babcock Goes to the Bahamas
- Christmas Light Canal Cruise
- Nashville Night
- Join the Babcock Team
- October Landscaping Calendar
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Great Blue Heron
- Did You Know: Residential Waste Policies
- Founder's Day Activities
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Babcock Community Survey
- Mobile Eyes
- Babcock Goes to the Bahamas
- Christmas Light Canal Cruise
- Nashville Night
- October Landscaping Calendar
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Barred Owl
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Babcock Ranch Residential Association |
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Office Address
42911 Lake Babcock Drive
Babcock Ranch, FL 33982
941.676.7191
๏ปฟBabcock Community
๏ปฟPatrol (24/7)
239.652.8000
After Hours Emergency
800.274.3165
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Office Hours
8 a.m. โ 5 p.m. M-F
HOA Administration
941.676.7191
Lifestyle Team
941.676.7251
Town & Country Utilities
800.826.5721
719.599.4057 (fax)
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Professionally Managed By |
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Corporate Office
8630 E. Via De Ventura, Suite #100
๏ปฟScottsdale, AZ 85258
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ยฉ Copyright 2023 CCMC
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