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New Video Series Showcases Sustainability Practices |
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Dr. Jennifer Languell hosts a new video series on sustainability practices at Babcock Ranch. |
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At Babcock Ranch, you hear a lot about sustainability. Unless you know what you’re looking for, you may not appreciate how sustainable development initiatives contribute to the overall quality of life in our new hometown.
So what does it take to be named the first, and only, community to achieve Platinum Certification from the Florida Green Building Coalition? Find the answer to that question and many more in the new video series hosted by Dr. Jennifer Languell, the green building and sustainable land development consultant for Babcock Ranch (and also a fellow resident.)
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Aspiring Chefs, Teachers and Mermaids Graduate from Preschool |
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Forty-seven preschoolers recently participated in the Bloom Academy graduation, joined by an audience of family and friends.
“Some of the children had been with us since 2019,” said Health and Safety Director Bekah Rubio. “During the ceremony, each child was asked what they wanted to be when they grow up. We had police officers, chefs, mermaids, garbage truck workers, chiefs of police, and teachers, to name a few.”
Staff members in attendance included Executive Director Jackie Bruner, Ms. Marcy and Ms. Maria (Orange Owls 1), Ms. Jessica, Ms. Emily and Ms. Rachel (Orange Owls 2) and Ms. Marcy and Ms. Jessica (Orange Owls 3). “We not only learned our ABCs but we learned how to make lifelong friends,” said Bekah.
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'Like' Us on Our New Page Today
“We created the new page to align with our other social media accounts and website using the latest online tools,” said Communications Manager Jim Sanville. Watch for announcements about more enhancements soon.
The Facebook page will highlight upcoming events, photo albums from past events, news about community activities and timely resident information.
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Water Utility Takes Top Awards |
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Babcock Ranch Water Utilities won three first-place awards for outstanding accomplishments in water reclamation, operational performance, and safety from the Florida Water Environment Association. The awards recognize the BRWU wastewater treatment facility’s excellence in transforming wastewater into reusable water for irrigation.
Operated by Town & Country Utilities, BRWU received the first-place Earle B. Phelps Award for maintaining the highest removal of major pollution-causing components from treated wastewater, the Safety Award for its stellar safety program, and the Municipal Utility Operational Performance Excellence Award. BRWU also received the Earle B. Phelps Award in 2019.
Pictured above holding the awards is Nathaniel Mastroeni, operations manager for BRWU/Town & Country Utilities.
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Families Flock to Summer Fun Day |
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More than 300 residents came out for the Babcock Ranch Family Fun Day event last weekend to kick off the summer season.
Laughter, smiles and lots of good food were all part of the festivities at Founder's Square. Check out the video! |
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Wildlife Photos of the Week: Sandhill Cranes |
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Photographed by: Sarah Stanek |
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Photographed by: Kenneth Peterson |
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Big Birds of Babcock Ranch
Prizes for this week's Wildlife Photo of the Week go to two residents who recently photographed Sandhill Cranes in our community — perhaps two perspectives of the same bird!
The photo on the left was captured by Sarah Stanek in her yard, while the other, which shows a Sandhill Crane in flight, was sent in by Kenneth Peterson. (One of our staff members also captured video of a crane flying over Lake Timber, and a pair of them strolling down Curry Preserve Drive.)
This impressively large bird can stand up to 47 inches tall with a wingspan of 78 inches. Learn more from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
If you've recently taken a shareable wildlife photo at Babcock Ranch, we'd love to showcase it here for all to enjoy. If yours is chosen, you'll receive a $10 gift card from a Babcock Ranch business such as Publix or Slater's.
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Read past news by clicking on the date below. |
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The Week Ahead
Brightview Landscaping will conduct the following landscaping activities next week:
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Monday, June 20: Trail's Edge — weed detail and grass cutbacks, Wayside Bend (S) and Wayside Villas (S).
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Tuesday, June 21: Trail's Edge — weed detail and grass cutbacks, Whitetail Path and Canopy Court.
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Wednesday, June 22: Parkside — weed detail and grass cutbacks, Silverspur Drive (north side) and Lakeside Way.
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Thursday, June 23: Lake Babcock Central — weed detail and grass cutbacks, Pinewood Bend and Lotus Way.
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Friday, June 24: Edgewater — weed detail and grass cutbacks, Edgewater Drive.
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Community Patrol is Always on the Job |
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- On patrol and available 24/7
- Phone: 239.652.8000
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RESIDENT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES |
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Cocktails and Canvas
Saturday, June 21
Theme: Sailboats
6-9 p.m.
Cypress Lodge
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Brunch Around the World: India
Saturday, June 25
10 a.m.-noon
Cypress Lodge
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Trivia Night at Founders Square - Americana
Saturday, June 25
7-9 p.m.
Founder's Square
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July 4 Golf Cart Parade
Monday, July 4
10 a.m.
Founder's Square
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Run, White & Blue Road Race
Monday, July 4
7:30 a.m.
Founder's Square
**Sponsor: BR Rejuvenation & Hydration Therapy**
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Food Trucks
Fridays & Saturday
5 - 9 p.m.
Founder's Square
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Farmers Market
First and third Sunday of every month
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Founder's Square
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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 of HLC is NOT required.) Please see the updated schedule and program format for 2022.
- Mondays, 9-10 a.m. — Aqua
- Mondays ,10-10:30 a.m. — Aqua Core & Stretch
- Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. — Aqua
- Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. — Aqua Core & Stretch
- Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. — Yoga
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 all of Lee Health's programs and events, click here.
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June Program Offerings
Redefining Stress
Tuesday, June 28
10-11 a.m.
Join Exercise Specialist Marc Bifano to talk about how the current approach to health and wellness is not working. Then, we will discuss a new approach, Allostatic Load, that is remodeling how we understand and deal with stress.
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Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch |
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Annual Meeting
Homeownership
Local News
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Patrol & Safety
Food & Fun
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Babcock Ranch Residential Association |
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Office Address
42911 Lake Babcock Drive
Babcock Ranch, FL 33982
Tel: 941.676.7191
Office Hours
- 8 a.m.–5 p.m. M-F
- Make an appointment here.
Babcock Community Patrol (24/7)
Lifestyle Line
Town & Country Utilities
After Hours Emergency
Backup Emergency
Numbers
- 239.336.9283
- 239.652.8003 Ext. 5003
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Links & Forms:
Email the Team
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Professionally Managed By |
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Corporate Office
8630 E. Via De Ventura, Suite L-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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