2018-10-24 01:45
I love Lakewood Ranch for lots of reasons. The homes are beautiful. The people are warm and welcoming. There’s always something to do. Above all else, I love how much it reminds me of… Read More
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Helping families new to Lakewood Ranch find their way with reviews of events, activities, restaurants, stores, schools, beaches, and more.
2018-10-04 02:02
We eat a lot of bread around here. On a typical day, I watch a loaf dwindle down like a deck of cards—a couple slices of toast for breakfast; more for sandwiches at lunch. Blowing thro… Read More
2018-09-20 01:47
If you truly want to experience old Florida, you’ve got to hit the trails. I can name at least a half dozen hikes within a stone’s throw that are far too beautiful to miss: Neal… Read More
2018-09-12 03:14
Southwest Florida may be devoid of seasons, but I'll go on pretending with the best of them. Come October 1, a carved pumpkin will be smiling mischievously at my front door. I’ll scrap… Read More
2018-08-22 00:59
I’m one of those people who likes to be ready the night before. That means no sleep until my daughter’s lunch is packed, our outfits are laid out, and the breakfast chia pudding… Read More
2018-08-22 00:59
I’m one of those people who likes to be ready the night before. That means no sleep until my daughter’s lunch is packed, our outfits are laid out, and the breakfast chia pudding… Read More
2018-08-16 01:53
Jay Heater says Lakewood Ranch is already a foodie town, but I think we’ve got a ways to go. I’m not looking for anything fancy. A bowl of hot and sour soup done right. Green pap… Read More
2018-08-16 01:53
Jay Heater says Lakewood Ranch is already a foodie town, but I think we’ve got a ways to go. I’m not looking for anything fancy. A bowl of hot and sour soup done right. Green pap… Read More
2018-07-27 14:31
Hands down, the best thing you can make with a box of graham crackers. Adapted from South Your Mouth. Ingredients 1 14.4 oz. box chocolate graham crackers, crushed in food processor 1 1/2 cu… Read More
2018-07-19 02:25
It’s kind of amazing what you think you’ve got to give up when you have a kid. First come the clean and swift breaks from traveling, late-night TV … boozy brunches. But th… Read More
2018-07-11 04:06
For me, the thrill of the hunt is what makes shopping worthwhile. Digging through a box of scarves at a flea market beats the mall any day of the week. Red Barn Flea Market is somewhat of an… Read More
2018-07-11 04:01
Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, you could find a bakery—a good bakery—almost anywhere you went. Savoring a slice of seven-layer cake while your parents drank coffee and r… Read More
2018-07-06 02:50
When Smokey Bear shows up at your library, you're gonna want to take pictures. How do you foster a child's love of reading? For me, it has always been about storytelling. Not just with a boo… Read More
2018-06-26 02:38
There's a new ice cream in town. Walking the mall on a Sunday night—the hour before it closes—is the way my husband and I stave off the end-of-the-weekend blues. Because, let's f… Read More
2018-06-26 02:25
The value of date night cannot be overstated. Realistically, though, it’s complicated. There's the sitter. Dressing up after you've spent the day dodging spit up and rinsing pacifiers… Read More
2018-06-18 01:47
When you move to Southwest Florida from a cold, chaotic city, it doesn't take long before you feel yourself changing. I remember when it started for me. I had spent an entire morning staring… Read More
2018-06-11 12:37
A stroll through the neighborhoods of Lakewood Ranch is so idyllic, you wonder if you're sauntering right into a bygone era. Little girls walk their dogs. Couples jogging down the sidewalk w… Read More
2018-06-06 02:08
25 Ideas for Fun Things to Do in Sarasota This Summer* Gardens, Zoos, and Beaches 1. Big Cat Habitat. You’ll find tigers and lions, of course. But for kids, the petting zoo is the plac… Read More
2018-06-02 02:48
Everyone thinks they know good pizza. I’m probably no more qualified than the next girl to tell you where to get your pie. But I did grow up in the Philly suburbs, where Italian food w… Read More
2018-05-29 02:21
When you're shopping for the basics, it's good to know you can still do it with a $20 bill. Last year, I shaved $1,000 off our grocery bills. It wasn't easy. But a couple months of comparing… Read More
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