Southwest Florida's Rapidly Growing Communities: The Villages, Lakewood Ranch, Babcock Ranch, and Wellen Park
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Southwest Florida is home to four of the fastest growing communities in the U.S., with The Villages leading at an average of 10 new homes daily in 2025. Lakewood Ranch, Babcock Ranch, and Wellen Park follow closely, each experiencing significant growth and new developments, including PulteGroup's Gatherpoint in Ave Maria and NCH's planned medical facilities. Babcock Ranch aims to develop 20,000 residences and 6 million square feet of commercial space by 2053.
Jan 12, 2026, 7:15 PM
