Laura Cole

President at Lakewood Ranch

Laura Cole is President of Lakewood Ranch, the top-selling multigenerational master-planned community in the U.S. She holds a degree in business administration and has over 20 years of experience in community development and marketing. Cole has led Lakewood Ranch’s evolution into a model for mixed-use integration, blending residential, retail, and recreational amenities. Her strategic vision has resulted in sustained sales growth and national recognition for innovation in master-planned living.