Babcock Ranch

If you’re searching for a community in Southwest Florida that emphasizes technology and sustainability, with a wide variety of amenities and a strong focus on outdoor recreation, look no further than Babcock Ranch located in Punta Gorda, about 20 minutes east of downtown Fort Myers. Babcock Ranch is America’s first solar-powered town, and it houses an 870-acre solar farm that fuels the town. Their advanced technology allows residents to conserve natural resources and enjoy a heightened quality of life. 

The beautiful community provides a native Florida landscape with an emphasis on outdoor recreation, which makes it an ideal community for those who enjoy being outside. Residents have access to biking or hiking on over 50 miles of trails, golfing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and watching wildlife. 

In addition to outdoor activities, Babcock Ranch also offers a downtown area with restaurants and shopping. Founder’s Square is considered the “social hub” of the community and the town’s site for community celebrations and events. There is a concert venue, splash pad, boardwalk, restaurants, and a neighborhood market. In addition to Founder’s Square, several other commercial areas in the community offer shopping, dining, health services, animal services, salon and spas, and even the community’s very own Publix. 

If you have kids or grandkids, you’ll want to check out one of the multiple parks in the community that offer innovative playground equipment, including swings, slides, a splash pad, and a zipline. There are also basketball courts, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and even a skateboard park. Babcock Ranch even has its own charter schools that educate children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. 

Whether you’re a millennial looking for a community to raise your family or a newly retired couple looking for a place to enjoy retirement, there really is something for everyone in Babcock Ranch. Please reach out to us if you’d like to learn more about the Babcock Ranch community.