Lakewood Ranch has been a boon for local builders such as John Cannon Homes and Anchor Builders, and they have set the high standards that home buyers have come to expect when they arrive in Lakewood Ranch. Due to the national attention that Lakewood Ranch has been getting in the last few years, local builders are now in direct competition with names such as D.R. Horton, Lennar and Taylor Morrison. Whereas local builders injected their own architectural style and custom details to their Lakewood Ranch homes over the years, the national builders are reaching into their diverse catalog of award-winning floor plans.
Archives for August 2013
Mixed Feelings on Long Bar Pointe Project in Manatee County
A major residential and commercial project near Bradenton has drawn the interest of the community, but is facing various obstacles. The project in question is Long Bar Pointe, an ambitious development that has been on the drawing board since the late 20th century. Should Long Bar Pointe become a reality, Manatee County would have a new boardwalk, luxury residential neighborhoods, resort facilities, fancy hotels, a boat basin, and a commercial district.
In Sarasota & Bradenton, the Craft Beer Scene is Brewing Up
Florida is not commonly known as a microbrew state, although it should. This is, after all, the Sunshine State, and the year-round warm climate is ideal for the enjoyment of craft beers. Thankfully for beer lovers in Southwest Florida, a few enterprising brewers have come to realize the sheer potential of the region.
