The search is on to find a replacement for the longtime director of Lakewood Ranch's Community Activities.

Lori Basilone is retiring a the end of the month. She said she wants to spend more time with her family and travel with her husband, according to the Bradenton Herald.

As head of Community Activities, Basilone oversaw nearly a dozen annual community events in and around Lakewood Ranch. The full-time position, which reports to the Lakewood Ranch board, is funded through homeowner association fees and sponsorship money. The position has not yet been posted.