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New School Year Begins Monday |
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SCHOOL ZONE: Babcock Neighborhood School (left) and the new Babcock High School (right). The new Field House is located between the two school buildings near the top left. |
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Monday is back-to-school day for students and staff at Babcock Neighborhood School and the new Babcock High School, which is opening for its inaugural academic year. That means you'll be seeing students traveling by foot, car, bicycle and bus at the beginning and end of school days.
Please be extra cautious while driving in the area of our schools. Be sure to stop for school buses with flashing lights and slow down as you approach crosswalks.
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New Blog Looks at Life at Babcock Ranch
This week we introduce an informative new feature — a monthly blog called Babcock Ranch Living. Each installment will feature a rotating roster of subject matter experts who will discuss various aspects of life in Babcock Ranch.
In the first issue, we hear from Babcock Ranch Environmental Mitigation Manager Christina Kontos, who discusses how residents can help keep our preserves in their
natural state.
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Walking the Dog?
Here's the Leash You Can Do
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We love our furry friends at Babcock Ranch — and they seem to love it here, too!
Please remember that dogs must be on a leash or otherwise confined whenever they are outside of your home. This includes common areas such as parks, sidewalks and Founder's Square. The only exception is at the dog park at Sunset Park. Of course, the usual local laws apply concerning registration, licensing and inoculations.
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Please see Section 1(c) of the Initial Rules document on our website for more information.
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Sign Up Now to Receive HOA Alerts |
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The Babcock Ranch Residential Association is now using CivicReady to send emergency alerts to our residents and businesses via text, voicemail and email.
In most cases, if you received this newsletter in your name, you are already signed up for email alerts, Please log in to verify and update your contact information. We recommend that you add your mobile telephone number to receive text alerts.
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Wildlife Photo of the Week: Eastern Lubber Grasshopper |
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COLORFUL CLIMBER: Resident Kerstin Bjork photographed this eastern lubber grasshopper at the entrance to Dick Cuda Trail.
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This Grasshopper is Colorful — and Clumsy
This week’s Wildlife Photo of the Week shows an eastern lubber grasshopper, photographed by resident Kerstin Bjork at the entrance to Dick Cuda Trail. “This grasshopper was missing its right leg, but seemed to be able to jump and climb trees just fine,” she reports. “I love its beautiful orange color.”
According to Babcock Ranch Environmental Mitigation Manager Christina Kontos, “The eastern lubber grasshopper (Romalea microptera), a flightless and colorful grasshopper native to Florida. Although this species is equipped with forewings and hind wings, they are incapable of providing lift for flight."
Christina notes that the name "lubber" is derived from an old English word "lobre," which means lazy or clumsy, due to their slow movement and clumsy crawling.
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Golf Tournament to Benefit Babcock Neighborhood Schools |
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FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Registration is open for the second annual Trailblazer Cup Golf Tournament to benefit academic, art and athletic programs at Babcock Neighborhood School and Babcock High School. Sign up today! |
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Read past news by clicking on the date below. |
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- Fishing Rules at Babcock Ranch
- Staff Tips: Staying Hydrated
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Green Anoles
- Golf Tournament to Benefit Schools
- Babcock Ranch Among Fastest-Selling Communities in the U.S.
- Food Truck Friday Video
- Charlotte County Disaster Guide
- HOA Alerts
- Splash Pad Reopened
- New Model Homes Opened in Northridge
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- CivicReady Messaging System
- New Lifestyle Team Members
- New Video: Sustainability Series
- New Ballfields Coming
- Apartments Now Under Construction
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Eastern Meadowlark
- July 4 Event Video
- Construction Area Safety
- BIZ@Babcock Ranch Event
- New Facebook Page
- Wildlife Photo of the Week: Osprey
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D.R. Horton’s Preserve at Babcock Ranch Open For Sales |
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THE PRESERVE AT BABCOCK RANCH: Residents in D.R. Horton's first neighborhood will have access to amenIties including a community pool and bocce court. |
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D.R. Horton has released homes for sale in its first neighborhood at Babcock Ranch, The Preserve.
Planned for 154 twin villas featuring coastal elevations and modern floor plans with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a den, homes start from the mid-$300s. Residents will also have access to neighborhood exclusive amenities including a community pool and bocce ball court.
The Preserve Sales Team will temporarily be located in the D.R. Horton Cordale model home at Innovation Way until their model in The Preserve is complete.
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The Week Ahead
Weather-permitting, the following landscaping activities will be conducted in the community next week:
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Monday, Aug. 8: Trail's Edge — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Winding Wood Lane.
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Tuesday, Aug. 9: Trail's Edge — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Sapling Street and Waymark Place.
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Wednesday, Aug. 10: Parkside — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Silvberspur Drive, south side.
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Thursday, Aug. 11: Lake Babcock Central — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Pennyroyal Lane.
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Friday, Aug. 12: Edgewater — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Journey 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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Music Bingo
For team: 3-6 people
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
6-9 p.m.
Cypress Lodge
Cost: $5
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Prosecco on the Pier
Friday, Aug. 12
6-9 p.m.
Cypress Lodge
Cost: $8
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Interior Home Design Seminar:
Mid-Century Modern
With Patrick Hutton
Thursday, Aug. 18, 6-7 p.m.
Cypress Lodge
Free
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Later in August:
8/12: Joe and Jenna – music
8/19: Elixir performs
8/23: Cocktails & Canvas
8/25: New Resident Orientation
8/26: Susie Badge trio
8/27: Chalk the Walk
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Bike Medic Will Be at Onsite Aug. 19 |
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Need a bicycle tune-up or repairs? The Mobile Bike Medic will be at Babcock Ranch on Friday, Aug. 19.
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 services required. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to your appointment for a full refund.
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Food Trucks
Fridays & Saturdays
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.
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NEW TIME: Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. — Aqua
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NEW TIME: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. — Aqua
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.
Special Programs
Beat the Heat with Hydration
- 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11
- Cypress Lodge
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RSVP here
The Power of Gratitude
For more information on any of Lee Health's programs and events, click here.
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Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch |
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HOA Website
Annual Meeting
Homeownership
Food & Fun
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Local News
Environment
Patrol & Safety
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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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