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Zenobia Restaurant co-owners Majdi Ismaile and Yasser Moussa are eager to share cuisine from their native countries with the East County area.

Lakewood Ranch dining scene gets a fresh look

Zenobia offers flavors of the Mediterranean in Lakewood Ranch.

by: Pam Eubanks

Business Jan 17, 2018

Todd Mathes, Benderson Development's director of development, said Benderson hopes to construct a stand-alone building for an unnamed retailer in The Shoppes at UTC. It would go between Nordstrom Rack and the Hampton Inn & Suites.

UTC continues expansion with more large-scale projects

Benderson Development asks Manatee County to approve changes to Cooper Creek DRI.

by: Pam Eubanks

News Dec 20, 2017

Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy Director of Customer Relations Caroline Berrios, Co-Owner Anna Zavatti, Center Director Marissa Lee, Co-Owner Clarine Repicci and Co-Owner Anthony Insinna at new location in Lakewood Ranch.

Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy opens in Lakewood Ranch.

The school focuses on play-based learning.

by: Berkley Mason

Business Dec 13, 2017

East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.

Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

by: Berkley Mason

Business Dec 6, 2017

Alexis Pennington, the former co-owner of CrossFit Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Whittington, owner of Drive SRQ, joined forces two months ago.

Lakewood Ranch trainers fit for a partnership

New trainer strengthens Drive SRQ.

by: Berkley Mason

Business Nov 29, 2017

The gingerbread house should be sturdy, with icing dried to hold the house together, before adding candy and other decorations. Courtesy photo.

Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

by: Pam Eubanks

Business Nov 29, 2017

Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.

Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

by: Jay Heater

Business Nov 29, 2017

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