Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Lakewood Ranch is an unincorporated community master planned community in southeastern Manatee County, Florida, United States, built on part of what was previously a timber ranch owned by members of Milwaukee's Uihlein family. It is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population for the 34202 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, in which Lakewood Ranch is located, was 15,335 at the 2000 Census.[1]

Started in 1995, Lakewood Ranch has an 8,500-acre (3,400 ha) master-planned community within it, consisting of seven villages.

History

Lakewood Ranch is located within the Manatee County region in Florida. Manatee County covers almost 900 sq mi (2,300 km2) including waterways, which provided transportation. Railroads, bridges, and roadways were later added for easier access in and out of the area.

Along with transportation development came a rapid growth in population during the early 1920s.

The first neighborhood development, Summerfield, went up in 1995. As the area expanded and population increased, a master-planned community was created called Lakewood Ranch.

Shopping, dining and entertainment

Main Street is the downtown shopping, dining, and events center.

Schools and colleges

Several schools are located in Lakewood Ranch.

Public schools

Private schools

College

Vocational school

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ 34202 Fact Sheet. US Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-06-26.
  2. ↑ Lisa Marie Lentz. "Lakewood Ranch Rounds up Residents", The Bradenton Herald, October 15, 2003, pp. 13C.

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Coordinates: 27°27′54″N 82°25′48″W / 27.46500°N 82.43000°W / 27.46500; -82.43000

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