A local planner for a growing community
Lakewood Ranch spans parts of Manatee and Sarasota counties and keeps growing, with new neighborhoods, offices, shops and restaurants opening all the time. That growth means more businesses hosting their first client events, more neighborhood and club gatherings, and more families celebrating milestones close to home. Event Planning Professionals is based in Palmetto, a short drive away, and plans events throughout Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area.
Our background is in event management and operations, including logistics for high-volume, multi-city events. Whether you're hosting 20 people or 200, we focus on a clear plan, reliable vendors and a calm event day.
Events we plan in Lakewood Ranch
- Small business events: grand openings, open houses, client appreciation nights and team gatherings
- Corporate events: offsites, meetings, launches and recognition events
- Holiday parties: office parties, restaurant buyouts and neighborhood celebrations
- Weddings: day-of coordination for couples who have done the planning
- Private parties: milestone birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and showers
Making the most of local spaces
Lakewood Ranch offers a mix of settings, including restaurants and private rooms around Main Street and the town centers, clubhouses, golf and country clubs, outdoor parks and pavilions, and private homes. Clubhouse and community spaces often have their own rules on outside vendors, noise and end times, and outdoor events need a plan for Florida heat and summer storms. We check these details early so they don't cause trouble later.
If you're hosting at home, we help with the parts that are easy to overlook: rental delivery windows, parking for guests, where the caterer will stage, trash and cleanup, and a realistic timeline for setup and teardown.
What working with us looks like
Every event starts with a free consultation, by phone or in person, where we go over your goals, guest count, date and budget. Next you get a written proposal with the recommended package, a planning timeline and vendor suggestions. Once you approve it, we keep you updated at each milestone without filling your inbox, and on the day we run the event so you don't have to.
Simple packages with clear pricing
We offer four packages, all currently at Founding Client rates for a limited number of first clients. Private Party Planning starts at $500, the Small Business Event Sprint starts at $750, Wedding Day-of Coordination starts at $1,500, and Corporate Event Full Planning starts at $1,800. These are planning and coordination fees, and vendor costs are listed separately in your written quote. Compare what's included in each package.
Lakewood Ranch is in the middle of our service area, so we also cover nearby Sarasota, Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, as well as Tampa and Orlando.