Video: Babcock Ranch Tour

The vintage Florida way of life meets development.

| 4/1/2008

The Babcock Ranch in Charlotte and Lee counties was the largest purchase to date for Forever Florida, a program that buys environmentally sensitive land. Now, land clearing is underway for a mixed-used development by Kitson & Partners, which envisions nearly 20,000 homes and 6 million square feet of commercial and office space.

But how will this wildlife habitat work with new residents as neighbors? Trend’s Amy Keller toured the ranch that still demonstrates the old Florida way of life. Push the play button to watch the video below.

Tags: North Central, Agriculture, Environment, Housing/Construction

Where in Florida are the most involuntary holds for mental health?

FHSAA considers compensation for student athletes

As the Northeast housing market heats up, Florida's is cooling down

FHSAA mulls allowing high-school athlete endorsement deals

For SUBSCRIBERS

READ THE May Issue » Access An Issue

FLORIDA TREND MAGAZINE

· LAST MONTH'S ISSUE · SUBSCRIBE NOW! · BUY A SINGLE ISSUE · GET DIGITAL ACCESS

Florida Business News

Florida's first-quarter tourism numbers set record
Florida announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2024, as totals for international visitors continue to move closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Danish company opens U.S. headquarters in St. Pete to match customers and sales
A Danish drone technology firm has opened a U.S. headquarters in St. Petersburg. The move comes as the defense company wants to be closer to its customers and partnerships.
JEA partnering with NextEra Energy Resources for solar facilities
The sites will have a combined available output of 200 megawatts that could provide power for more than 37,000 households.
Calls to Orlando suicide, crisis lines spike amid economic strains
Central Florida has been deluged with calls from people considering suicide or facing other mental health crises in recent months, prompting social services leaders to sound the alarm.
What’s more expensive in Miami? Here’s how inflation has changed the cost of living
South Florida has the highest inflation rate when compared to 13 of the largest U.S. metro areas. The Consumer Price Index for the region rose 4.5% during the 12-month period ending in April.