Making a Name for Yourself in Lakewood Ranch

The people who live, work, visit and play in Lakewood Ranch are an active, on-the-go group. They are also a highly-desirable audience. Fortunately, there are several ways to reach these folks with your news and information. The developer of Lakewood Ranch, LWR Communities, LLC, has created a media department that includes web, newspaper, magazine and television.

Around the Ranch newspaper is delivered to all Lakewood Ranch homes the first and third Wednesday of each month. The paper is also available at about 20 businesses and shops throughout the community. This 32-page tabloid is full of community news; colorful photos of people and events; calendars; important information on traffic, parks, clubs and businesses. There are regular columns on nutrition, health, golf, children, books and pets. To submit press releases or news items, contact: aroundtheranch@lakewoodranch.com. Advertising space is available, contact Mark Manley at 748-0411, ext 3336 or mmanley@bradenton.com.

The Digital Village, www.lwrdv.com is the community intranet for residents. However, all visitors to the site have access to important late-breaking news, slide shows, business listings and classified ads. The Digital Village is accessible from anywhere in the world, via the Internet. Businesses can participate in the Merchant Village and offer valuable coupons as well as keep users up-to-date. This can also function as your own Web site or link to your existing site. Sponsorships and Merchant Village memberships are available, contact: dvadmin@lakewoodranch.com.

LWRLife is the newest member of the media family. This quarterly glossy magazine is a lifestyle publication featuring Style, Nature and Community. The magazine focuses on the unique culture that has made this community outstanding. Topics include travel, health, art and an exciting range of features to entertain and inform. To submit ideas for editorial, please contact lwrlife@lakewoodranch.com. For advertising, gunner@akermarketing.com.

Lakewood Ranch TV 97 is the cable channel exclusively for Lakewood Ranch residents. The channel is available to all Bright House Cable subscribers in the community. Professional videographers produce 30-minute 'magazine' format shows. Each show is sprinkled with features as well as helpful information to help enhance life at The Ranch. Sponsorships and advertising opportunities are available, contact: tv97@lakewoodranch.com.

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