Laura M. Cole

President, Lakewood Ranch at Lakewood Ranch

Laura M. Cole is President of Lakewood Ranch, the top-selling multigenerational master-planned community in the U.S. Cole has a background in marketing and community development, and has overseen the expansion of mixed-use districts that blend residential, retail, and recreational amenities. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and is recognized for her expertise in placemaking and resident experience. Cole’s leadership has positioned Lakewood Ranch as a model for integrated, lifestyle-focused master-planned communities.