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Make your move and leave the ordinary behind. LWR Communities, LLC, the community development arm of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR), helps shape Lakewood Ranch, a master-planned community spanning more than 35,000 acres. Since SMR began its community development journey in 1994, Lakewood Ranch has grown into a thriving home for over 78,000 residents and 2,645 jobs. Enjoy top-rated schools, exceptional healthcare at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, vibrant town centers, world-class golf, sports, and polo, and over 150 miles of trails weaving through preserved wildlife habitats. With more than 46% of the land dedicated to conservation and parks, it’s easy to see why The Ranch is consistently named the nation’s #1 all-ages community and the top-selling multigenerational master-planned community since 2018.