Congratulations to the New Owners of 7969 Royal Birkdale Circle

This is a truly beautiful custom-built home in the award-winning master planned development at Lakewood Ranch. Situated in the prestigious Lakewood Ranch Country Club "village," this 3,745 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home backs to a beautiful lake. The views from virtually every window in this home are spectacular. The amenities are never-ending. From your firt step into the elegant foyer, you find yourself enveloped in elegance from the large tile floors and arched doorways to the beautiful solid wood cabinetry and granite counter tops in the kitchen and the vaulted ceilings.

The screened pool lanai is expansive with its own fireplace and plenty of room for entertaining your guests while relaxing with those spectacular views over the lake. The exterior landscaping all around the home is awe inspiring.

If this is the type of home you seek, call me at 941-228-2321. I focus my attention almost exclusively on luxury homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch and I can assure you that together we can find another Lakewood Ranch home for sale just as beautiful to you as this one is to its fortunate new owners.

Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes Event Schedule - Much More Than a "Tour of Homes"

  Lakewood Ranch is once again presenting its “Annual Tour of Homes” with this years events being held from October 3rd through November 23rd. Yes, model homes will be open daily, including the private showcase homes at the exclusive Lake Club village and the private, gated Country Club East village but during the “Tour of Homes, there are many extra events held to showcase the wide range of Lakewood Ranch lifestyles. The Tour is a great way to experience the Ranch if you're new to the area or an established resident. Make this year your first to truly experience the Ranch.

  A few of the highlights of the upcoming events this year include:

• 10/21   BEHIND THE SCENES RANCH TOUR. Take a bus tour leaving the Lakewood Ranch Information Center, 6220 University Parkway, and explore what happens behind the gates of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's agricultural and aggregates businesses. Four tours are available; Thursday, October 9, Tuesday, October 21, Tuesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 20 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m mon each date. Open to the public but reservations are required due to limited seating.
  
  
• 10/24   BOO FEST from 6 to 9 pm on Main Street being held for the 8th year. Volunteers will transform Lakewood Ranch Main Street into an unforgettable sight of scarecrows, haunted houses, graveyards and lots of shady and unusual looking characters. All are encouraged to dress in costume and safely trick or treat among the merchants and sponsors. Children’s groups can register and join the community parade down Main Street at 6:30 pm.
  
  
• 11/08   UNCORKED AT LAKEWOOD RANCH. Under the tent at the Sarasota Polo Club, a charity fundraising event will be presented by the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch. Black tie optional, valet parking, a special wine and food pairing event followed by desert and dancing under the stars. Michael's on East will serve a 4-course gourmet dinner preceded by a champagne cocktail reception with music in the Pavilion at the Polo Club. $250 per person, $,2500 for a reserved table of 8.
  
  
• 11/15   FEST ITIALIANA from 11AM to 4PM at Greenbrook Adventure Park will offer a full line up of entertainment, children's activities, craft vendors, traditional food and a dog costume contest to benefit the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch. A full day of acts will be presented including Jimmy Mazz withan hour-long music tribute to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra,Joe Spinella, tenor, Devin Bradbury, a local country pop artist, and Julia Lima, a soprano and a performance by the Tarantella Dancers. Children can enjoy the park, pony rides and a make-and-take craft of noodle necklaces.
  
  
• 11/15   PUTTS FOR MUTTS, a golf tournament at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club to benefit the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch. 4-person scramble, ladies' teams, men's teams and mixed teams. Registration includes golf, dinner, entertainment, prizes and a live auction for $175 per player. Registration deadline is October 15th.
  
  
• 11/15   HORSEPOWER FOR HOPE - The 2nd Annual "Horsepower for Hope" automotive festival will be presented by Walgreens and hosted by the Center for Building Hope in Florida. Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche and Aston Martin are a few of the 150+ cars that will line Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a charitable car show. The 2014 Horsepower for Hope will showcase an array of distinctive and unforgettable cars from around the world, with proceeds to benefit the Center for Building Hope in Sarasota, Florida.
  
  
• 11/23   PONIES UNDER THE PALMS - the 23rd annual car show presented by the Mustang Club of West Central Florida al Florida to benefit Tidewell Hospice and Southeastern Guide Dogs. The public is invited free of charge to see outstanding examples of older and newer Mustangs and other special interest and antique Ford cars and trucks. Owners may enter their cars for judging and award from 7 to 10AM with the awards ceremony at 3PM

  Other events planned this year include:

• 10/09 - 10/12   Ancient Oak Gun Club Harvest Moon Classic Shooting Tournament
• 10/11   Bike Ride
• 10/18   Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
• 10/18   Nature Walk
• 10/25   Boo Run
• 10/25   Dragon Boat Festival Parade
• 11/02   CycleFest
• 11/06   Empty Bowls
• 11/07   Music on Main
• 11/08   Bike Ride
• 11/15   Nature Walk

  Stop by one of the Lakewood Ranch information centers to pick up a tour guide map.

  I invite you to learn more aboutLakewood Ranch homes for sale. I'd be pleased to give you a Free MLS Access Account giving you 24/7 access to all Sarasota MLS data on Lakewood Ranch homes and condos in all price ranges just as though you were a Realtor. If you prefer, you may Contact Me on my website or, for an immediate response, call me at 941-228-2321. I'd be happy to answer your questions.

Attractive Home For Sale in Lakewood Ranch Summerfield Village for under $300,000

  Here, on a tree-lined street in the pleasant Summerfield "village" of Lakewood Ranch at 11209 Blue Sage Place is this delightful move-in ready 4 bedroom, 2 bath pool home with an open floor plan and a neutral color scheme.

Families are attracted to Summerfield Village homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch because Summerfield is a family-focused community made up mostly of single-family homes located just south of State Road 70 off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard with the Braden River running along the southern border of the village.  There's always something going on in this village with lots of activities and events.  Young families will appreciate the fact that top-rated Willis Elementary School and Nolan Middle School, are within a comfortable walking distance. Summerfield Community Park is a 15 acre kid-friendly place that includes playgrounds, a picnic area with grills, lighted tennis courts, baseball fields and basketball courts as well as the Heron’s Nest Nature Trail linking the village with 27-acre Lake Summerfield.

This 1,914 square foot home built in 1995 is a comfortable walking distance from Summerfield Park and top-rated schools. Easy access to I-75 makes this home a great choice for commuters to Sarasota or Bradenton or even to southern Pinellas or Hillsborough County. And, of course, all those beautiful soft-as-silk Gulf of Mexico beaches this area is so well know for are just a short drive from your new home in Lakewood Ranch.

Your guests will appreciate the privacy offered by the split floor plan. The kitchen boasts added cabinets for storage, a large pantry, and an eat-in area with natural light for that warm Florida feeling. The spacious family room opens onto a screened lanai with a newly resurfaced and tiled saltwater pool and spa. You'll also enjoy the secluded backyard preserve with shade trees and abundant wildlife to observe.

Many new upgrades such as 18-inch floor tile, 60,000 BTU gas hot water heater in 2014, ceiling fans and a new A/C in 2008 plus updated stainless steel appliances make this home a really exceptional deal.

The seller of this attractive home is offering 5% of the purchase price of $299,900 toward the buyer's closing costs and is also providing a American Home Shield Home protection Plan

If you would like to tour this and other attractive homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch, call me at 941.228.2321. Please mention MLS # M5901405 if this particular home is the one you've been waiting to be available to you and your family. If not, there are many more similarly priced homes here in Lakewood Ranch that I would be delighted to show you.

A Farmer's Market Returns to Lakewood Ranch

  Lakewood Ranch's "Main Street" will once again be the home of a "Farmer's Market" on Saturdays. Fresh produce and other foods grown and produced locally will once again be available at 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Vendors will be selling everything from fresh produce, wild-caught seafood, spices and sauces to organic products, arts and crafts, beverages and snacks from 10AM to 2PM on Saturdays.

  After an absence of three years, Jennifer McCafferty, owner of Jen's MarketPlace, who manages three other Farmer's Markets in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, is betting the return to Lakewood Ranch will be a big success. "I am really excited about Lakewood Ranch Main Street. I have a passion for eating fresh, eating organic, helping the community be healthy and helping out our local farmers and small businesses," McCafferty said.

  Visitors to this pet-friendly Farmer's Market can sit st picnic tables under umbrellas and enjoy a bite to eat during their shopping in an area near the vendors. While they relax, they'll be entertained with guitar music from a local musician, and be able meet and mingle with other Lakewood Ranch residents.

  Fresh From The Boat Seafood LLC, a vendor who took pat in the previous Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Market, is among the many local and regional vendors who are returning. Asked what made him decide to participate again, Captain Bill Dyer, owner of the company said, "Thanks to McCafferty's reputation and the success we had when we operated a stand here previously, I think this will be a winner and I want to be part of it." Dyer said he also travels to "The Villages" near Ocala, the largest master-planned community in Florida, where there is a huge Farmer's Market every Saturday and it is a booming success.

  McCafferty, who has a tentative 6-month contract to operate the market on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, is planning more Saturday Farmer's Markets Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20.

  The Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Market is just one of the many things that bring people to Lakewood Ranch where, after even a visit or two to one of the continuous flow of free public functions or to visit with friends, many decide to stay and buy a Lakewood Ranch home or condo and become part of this vibrant community.

  I invite you to learn more about condos and homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch.  I'd be pleased to give you a Free MLS Access Account which will give you 24/7 access to all Sarasota MLS data just as though you were a Realtor.  If you prefer, you may Contact Me on my website or call me at 941-228-2321. I would be happy to answer your qustions

Price Reduced Home Now Available in Central Park

This upgraded 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a den in the gated Central Park village in Lakewood Ranch has a great open floor plan with an outstanding over-sized lanai with a salt-water pool with a relaxing, peaceful conservation area pond view.

For families with children, it is noteworthy that top-rated schools are just around the corner from this 2,147 square foot home at 4914 Mission Park Lane.

The kitchen also features Silestone Quartz countertops, a gas range, and a tastefully added decorative backsplash. You’ll admire the wood laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining, and family room. The bedrooms and den are carpeted. The master suite and den have premium-padding under the carpet for extra comfort. Both bathrooms feature tile flooring with the master having upgraded tile.

With its extended lanai (20’ x 40’), you'll have plenty of space to enjoy the warm and sunny year-round Florida outdoor lifestyle with your family , your neighbors and friends who come to Lakewood Ranch to admire the community you live in.. The lanai is even wired for cable TV so you can relax next to your salt-water pool and watch your favorite sports team or TV drama. The lanai also has a sink and gas bib for the possible future addition of a full outdoor kitchen.

A notable upgrade of this home that will save you money is the addition of a Silver Radiant Barrier to reduce the transfer of exterior heat through the home’s roof. Pool’s upgrades include a pebble-tec floor and tile finish. Other notable upgrades are the added sink and extra cabinets in the garage for extra storage space.

To review more photos of this home from the MLS system, please Click Here.

At this recently reduced price I don’t believe this home, built in 2013, will remain available for long, so please call me today at 941.228.2321 to arrange to tour this home with me. Please mention MLS listing A3998889 when you call. Priced now at $349,999, I assure you that you’ll be impressed with both the location and the price of this deligthful home.

Executive Home Available in Lakewood Ranch Country Club

This is a beautiful home in The Country Club village in Lakewood Ranch. This home is an exquisite Wyndham II floor plan by John Neal Homes offering magnificent views beyond the pool lanai of the private Kings Dunes golf course, one of the three courses at the private Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths and an oversized 3 car garage, this 4,284 sq. ft. home will astound you with its architectural details, exquisite detailing and lush landscaping.

As you enter past Tuscan columns in the foyer, you see the dining room with tray ceiling and a large living room with a gas fireplace. The spacious master bedroom suite with tray ceiling includes large walk-in closets with built-in cabinetry and direct access to the pool area. The luxurious master bath features dual sinks, a jacuzzi tub and decorative shower tiling.

The award-winning gourmet kitchen layout boasts quality wood cabinetry, granite counters, under cabinet lighting, decorative tiled backsplash, a sub-zero refrigerator, 6-burner Viking gas stove, center island and a butlers bar with U-Line wine cooler. The family room with wood floors and custom built-ins has sliders to an unbelievable outdoor living area with its own outdoor kitchen, oversized pool & spa ideal for entertaining or just relaxing.

Up the stairs you find yourself in a spacious bonus room with a wet bar, an additional bedroom and the office with sliding doors to a large screened balcony. The office with wood floors is perfectly located to the rear of the home with panoramic golf course views.

Additional upgrades include crown moldings, decorative niches and custom closet cabinetry throughout this elegant home built in 2006, making it the perfect home. Located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in The Country Club with lush landscaping and priced at $999.000, this home is second to none.

The Country Club is an exclusive, gated community within Lakewood Ranch. Located just off I-75, 45 minutes south of Tampa International Airport, only 20 minutes east of Sarasota's world-renowned beaches and even less to the heart of Downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch is the largest green-certified community in the U.S. Lakewood Ranch's top-rated schools are a primary reason families choose to live here. Put briefly, Lakewood Ranch offers a wonderful lifestyle in a warm climate, in beautiful homes in a meticulously planned and developed community close to everything you'd even need or want at any stage of your life.

If you'll call me at 941.228.2321, I would be pleased to show you this and other fine homes in The Country Club as well as other homes in the Country Club East and The Lake Club communities within Lakewood Ranch.please mention Listing # A3997384.

New Apartment Complex Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The newest addition to the living spaces in Lakewood Ranch will be The Venue, a 237-unit apartment community being built on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. next to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. While it was originally expected to be ready for occupancy in July, it it now projected to be complete sometime this Fall.

Consisting of three 4-story buildings in a gated community setting, The Venue is intended to have the luxury feel of a modern, downtown apartment, offering one, two and three-bedroom units with gourmet kitchens with granite counter tops, 9-foot ceilings and crown moldings, wood floors, large walk-in closets, roman tubs in spacious bathrooms and private patios or balconies. The community will offer handicap-accessible apartments and amenities including an athletic center with a cardio theatre, yoga and spin rooms, a business center with Wi Fi a salt water swimming pool area with outdoor California kitchen and an grilling area.

Further north on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. a bit past State Road 70, the 256-unit Creekside Apartments, owned by PAC Land Development of Orlando, continues to be developed anticipating opening about July 15th. This complex of 4 story buildings with elevators will have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and will include a lot of outdoor activity areas including a beach-entry style pool with a spa, an outdoor kitchen and grilling area and volleyball court. The units will definitely be upscale units with gourmet island style kitchens with side-by-side refrigerators, dishwahers and full size washers and dryers and walk-in pantries. The baths will feature roman tubs.

These two apartment complexes will help bring more people into the Lakewood Ranch "Main Street complex of shops, eateries and entertainment venues and provide an entree for the many people who wanth to enjoy the amenities of Lakewood Ranch but who aren't yet ready or able to purchase a home or condominium unit.

While Mortgage Interest Rates Continue to Fall, Demand for Homes in Lakewood Ranch Stays Strong

As the month of May ends, mortgage interest rates continue to fall having fallen for 5 straight weeks now.

While the housing market has picked up slightly after the slow start in March and April, it has not been active enough to cause interest rates to rise. Freddie Mac said on Thursday that the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage ended down to 4.12% down just slightly from 4.15% last week. The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage slipped to 3.21% from 3.25% last week. Looking cross the housing industry nationwide, the majority of new construction has been focused on rental apartments rather than residential homes.

But, here in the Florida Sun Coast, and particularly here in Lakewood Ranch, residential home construction has picked up dramatically driven by the seemingly never-ending demand from people who want to live in one of the ten "villages" that comprise the 15,000+ acre Lakewood Ranch development.

Why does Lakewood Ranch continue to be such a magnet for home buyers? The answer, actually, is quite simple. Lakewood Ranch offers everything a family could want or need to enjoy life; beautiful homes, friendly neighbors, great schools, shopping, dining, a medical center, 54 holes of at the private Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club plus the public daily-fee 18-hole Legacy golf course. The community also includes an athletic/fitness center with lighted tennis courts, the Sarasota Polo Club with 9 polo fields plus more than 150 miles of sidewalks, trails, parks and lakes.

As just one example of the wide variety of home and condo options available in Lakewood Ranch, there is a gorgeous, well kept 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath townhome now for sale in the prestigious Lakewood Ranch Country Club "village." It has lake and golf course views. Bedrooms on both the first and second floors ,and a restful lanai area. The floor features volume ceilings, plantation shutters, granite counter tops, tile in all living areas, and a water softener and a new air conditioner/heat pump unit. he refrigerator and dishwasher were recently updated.

The Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club clubhouse is spectacular resembling a 5-star resort with a heated pool and spa, spotless locker rooms, fitness center, and a grill area and kitchen for members' use. Live here in the subruban splendor that is Lakewood Ranch and yet be only minutes away from Crescent Beach on Siesta Key voted one of top 10 beaches in the world. Built in 2006, with 2,733 sq ft of air conditioned space, this townhome is available for $353,000.

Call me for more information about this and other Lakewood Ranch real estate offerings at 941.228.2321 or visit my Sarasota Florida real estate site for information on all the nicest golf, waterfront and in-town real estate opportunities in the Sarasota Florida area including Bradenton and Anna Maria Island as well as on Lido, Longboat, Siesta and Bird Key. I'd be happy to answer your questions and introduce you to the relaxing lifestyle here in my home town in Lakewood Ranch.

Homes for Sale in Lakewood Ranch Summerfield "village"

Summerfield "village," located just south of State Road 70 off Lakewood Ranch Blvd., was one of the original seven villages when Lakewood Ranch development was first developed. Most of its homes were built in 1995 with the last ones built in 2001 and 2002. It is definitely a family-oriented community consisting mostly of single-family homes although there is one condominium area within the village. There are always Homes for sale in Summerfield.

A good example of the homes available today in Summerfield is this beautiful home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2-car garage and a private backyard with mature landscaping. It is nestled on a quiet street with a garden park right across the street and, as a delightful bonus, this home has a large lanai where you can sit and enjoy all the nature surrounding you.

Built in 1995 at 11234 Primrose Circle, this home has 1,801 sq ft of air-conditioned space, new exterior paint, new stainless steel stove and microwave. With sliding doors to its screened porch, it is a very comfortable home for either a young family or a retired couple. It is conveniently located near A-rated schools, Interstate-75, and Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

It seems as though there is always something going on in Summerfield with lots of recreational activities and events. Young families will appreciate the fact that the excellent elementary schools, Willis Elementary School and Nolan Middle School, are located within a comfortable walking distance of their homes. Summerfield Community Park is a 15 acre kid-friendly place that includes playgrounds, a picnic area with charcoal grills, lighted tennis courts, ball fields, and basketball fields. The village also contains Heron’s Nest Nature Trail which links the village with it's namesake 27-acre Lake Summerfield. To tour this home and other homes for sale in Summerfield village in Lakewood Ranch, please call me at 941-228-2321 or visit my website for information about Summerfield, specifically, and all of the other nine Lakewood Ranch villages.

Don't Miss Moonlight Movie Night at Greenbrook Adenture Park

Moonlight Movie Night at Greenbrook Adventure Park is set for Saturday, April 26th at sundown.

Adventure Park is the focal point of Greenbrook. It's the hub of all community activity, a place for children to play in the well-equipped playground, an inline skating hockey rink, ballparks, walking trails. And, for your four-legged friends, there's Paw Park to walk the family dog. In addition to Moonlight Movie Nights, the park is a favorite location for other community events including the annual Lakewood Ranch EGGstravaganza which was held on April 12th and other events. The feature movie being presented on the inflatable screen on April 26th will be "Frozen," the action animation adventure. It's rated PG so bring the kids along. Come early and bring your own picnic food or buy food and drinks at the park

Bring your own chairs and blankets and claim your spot early in front of the huge inflatable screen to watch as fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven, to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Its a fun and enjoyable flick.

To get to Adventure Park, take State Road 70 east and turn right onto Greenbrook Blvd. You'll pass Greenbrook Park but keep going.After a half mile, turn right again onto Adventure Place which takes you into the park. If it rains, the event will be cancelled and rescheduled. Call 941-757-1530 or check the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Calendar website for up-to-the- minute updates on the day of the event.

Esplanade - An "Active Lifestyle" Community in Lakewood Ranch

What, you may ask, is an “active lifestyle” community Here’s a hint. It's not an empty-nester or retirement community with a bike trail. It's a lot more than that.

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch is appropriate to people of all ages offering resort-style amenities and a constant flow of planned events by the full-time lifestyle director.

The centerpiece of the community is the clubhouse where everyone can stay healthy and active. Indoors there's a grand ballroom, a catering kitchen, card and craft rooms, billiards area and a library. Residents of Esplanade are encouraged to participate in a variety of organized social and recreational ativities designed to enhance their fitness, health and happiness.

Outdoors, there is a BBQ area, fire pit, an adventure playground and pickleball and bocce courts, accessible by golf cart, and a canoe and kayak launch to round out the active lifestyle concept. There is even a fenced bark park for residents' dogs to get some exercise. The grounds also includes a heated lagoon-style pool with spa.

In addition to the wide range of amenities at Esplanade, itself, residents enjoy all the cultural, recreational, commercial and health care facilities plus the miles of walking trails that wind through Esplanade and the rest of Lakewood Ranch, the largest master-planned "green-certified" community in the United States

Designed by Taylor Morrison, the residences at Esplanade offer views of eco-friendly landscaping, picturesque lakes and Florida-famous sunsets. With nearly all of the initial 400 units in the original development already sold, Taylor Morrison has opened the second phase, the Esplanade Golf & Country Club. This expansion will bring the number of residences to about 1,350 single-family homes and detached villas with the new residences to be built around a new 18-hole golf course.

The 2 and 3 bedroom maintenance-free homes with 2 to 3 1/2 baths available in Esplanade include villas from about 1,680 to 1,925 square feet. Single-family homes range from about 1,850 to nearly 3,450 square feet of air-conditioned space. All have 2-car garages.

New and resale residences are available in Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch from the high $200's to the high $500's.

Call me at 941-228-2321 if you would like more information about Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch or visit my website for information on all ten of the neighborhoods that make up the 15,000 acre Lakewood Ranch community.

Music on Main - Another Fun Feature of Lakewood Ranch

Are you new to Lakewood Ranch or just visiting and wondering about moving here? Here's a chance to get a sense of the friendly flavor of our town. If you'll still be here the first week in May, stop by on Friday, May 2nd for the monthly "Music on Main" concert that occurs the first Friday of each month.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, our version of "Downtown," is located across the street from the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Get here early and take a stroll around this enticing outdoor area that includes boutique shops, famous-name stores, restaurants, the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and even a miniature golf course. Restaurants on Main Street include about everything you could want. There's Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Paris Bistro, Polo Grill, HANA Sushi Lounge, Station 400, El Lago Ranchero, The Main Street Trattoria and Pincher's Crab Shack. .

The concert on May 2nd will run from 6PM to 9PM and feature "Shotgun Justice," a group that plays classic rock, southern rock and country music. Attendees are welcome to bring comfortable chairs and their dogs, but dogs must be leashed. Overflow parking will be available at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Food Bank of Manatee, a local non-profit organization.