Babcock Bulletin 11/5/22

— Saturday, November 5, 2022 —

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

You'll be seeing more of Babcock Ranch in the media soon in the form of a new advertising campaign.

Print and video ads will run through the end of the year in local publications as well as on TV and online.

The campaign is driven by uplifting, positive community-oriented messaging, showing Babcock Ranch’s presence and commitment to the Southwest Florida area. The familiar-sounding voice on the television spot belongs to Syd Kitson of Babcock Ranch developer Kitson & Partners.

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It's Time to Remove Halloween Decorations — and Storm Shutters

The slightly cooler weather in our part of the world serves as a reminder that it's time to put away the Halloween decorations and take down the hurricane shutters.

Many are now gearing up for the end-of-year holiday season as we're just a couple of weeks away from Thanksgiving. Thank you for doing your part to reflect the change of seasons.

Our community policy for storm shutters requires that they be removed within 10 days after a storm has passed. Click below to learn more.

Storm Shutter Policy

Babcock Ranch Residents Step Up After Hurricane Ian

IN TIME OF NEED: Babcock Ranch Residential Association volunteers Wendy Start, left, and Kerstin Bjork, right, sort items donated to help guests who evacuated from surrounding areas and sought refuge in the emergency shelter at the Field House. Photo by Laura Tichy, Babcock Ranch Telegraph.

The latest edition of the Babcock Ranch Telegraph features a story about how our residents stepped up to meet the needs of others in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

The story details how residents assisted with post-storm recovery by washing clothes and taking powerline workers staging from the nearby Lee Civic Center into their own homes. They also donated supplies and food to families who were at the emergency shelter in the Babcock Ranch Field House, and provided other relief efforts to aid outside the town’s borders.

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Vote Tuesday at Babcock Ranch

The general election is on Tuesday. If this is your first time voting at Babcock Ranch, you’ll be pleased that we have our own voting precinct. This time, voting will be held at the Field House at 43281 Cypress Parkway, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Early Voting

From Oct. 24 - Nov. 7, voters may vote early at four locations in northern Charlotte County (two in Port Charlotte, and one each in Punta Gorda and Englewood). Hours are from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Drop Boxes

These are now known as “Secure Ballot Intake Stations.” Completed mail-in ballots may be dropped off at any Supervisor of Elections office during business hours, or at the Early Voting locations in Punta Gorda, Englewood, or Port Charlotte (see website).

More information: CharlotteVotes.com

COMMUNITY PATROL

MOUNTED PATROL ON DUTY: Community Patrol Officers Lauren and Doug Merchant pose with Tig and RM before the start of a patrol shift on Lake Babcock Drive. Tig is a quarterhorse and RM is a wild mustang who was adopted from Nevada just last May.

Community Patrol Always Available

Hours: On patrol and available 24/7
Phone: 239.652.8000

RESIDENT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Upcoming...

11/9: Wine Tasting, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Cypress Lodge.
11/10: Shoe Box Drop-Off, Thursday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., HOA Office.
11/11: Veterans Day Event, Friday, Nov. 11, 5 – 7 p.m., Founder's Square.
11/12: BMX Thrill Show, Saturday, Nov. 12, noon – 1 p.m., Founder's Square
11/19: Thanks4Giving 5k Road Race, Saturday, Nov. 19, 7:30 – 10 a.m., Founder's Square.
11/21 Kids' Painting Class, Bitty Brushes, Monday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. – noon, Cypress Lodge.
11/27 Kids' Painting, Monday, Nov. 21, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., Cypress Lodge.

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

Food Truck Schedule

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Free Healthy Life Classes

Babcock Ranch Residential Association offers a schedule of fitness classes in partnership with The Healthy Life Center. These classes are FREE to all residents. (Membership in HLC is NOT required.) Please see the updated schedule and program format for 2022.

>> Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Aqua

Please note that Monday classes have been suspended.

RSVPs are not required. Please email a member of the lifestyle team or a team member from the Healthy Life Center for additional information. All classes are at Cypress Lodge unless otherwise specified.

For more information on any of Lee Health's programs and events, click here.

Email Us for Details

Bike Medic Coming to Babcock Ranch

Need a bicycle tune-up or repairs? The Mobile Bike Medic will be at Babcock Ranch on Friday, Nov. 11.

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

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

RESOURCES

Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch

SIGN UP NOW: You never know when an emergency may strike. Register today to receive text, email, or voicemail alerts from the Babcock Ranch Residential Association. You can learn more about our emergency notification system here.