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Business

A U.S. Jared the Galleria of Jewelry store. Photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikimedia Commons.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • March 2, 2018
New jewelry store slated for University Town Center

Benderson agreed to a lease with the parent company of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Rotary, Business Alliance unite

Networking event highlights eduction, business and service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of Mote Marine's planned $130 million aquarium to be built at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2018
What benefits, and costs, will Mote bring to Benderson Park?

Officials agree the new East County aquarium will benefit Sarasota and Manatee counties. They're just not sure how it will be financed.

  • East County
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David Gouveia, the specialty associate coordinator at Whole Foods, said Brasserie Honore will offer three wines on tap and five beers on tap.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Whole new grocery experience

Whole Foods at University Station includes a French-themed restaurant and bar.

  • East County
  • News
Manager Carla Ayres and owner Bob Wright have taken over a UPS franchise in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Mill Creek resident takes over UPS franchise in Lakewood Ranch

New owner looks to deliver service.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2018
Healthy crowd attends grand opening

Earth Fare bags big crowd in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The EVEN Hotel concept is new to InterContinental Group's portfolio with only six locations in the country currently.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2018
An EVEN better option for overnight stays?

Wellness-focused hotel debuts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Earth Fare opens Jan. 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 24, 2018
Earth Fare's top banana talks about Lakewood Ranch opening

Company's CEO tells why Lakewood Ranch is a perfect fit.

  • East County
  • News
Zenobia Restaurant co-owners Majdi Ismaile and Yasser Moussa are eager to share cuisine from their native countries with the East County area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch dining scene gets a fresh look

Zenobia offers flavors of the Mediterranean in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
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.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
UTC continues expansion with more large-scale projects

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

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 13, 2017
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy opens in Lakewood Ranch.

The school focuses on play-based learning.

  • East County
  • Business
Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 11, 2017
Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 6, 2017
Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

  • East County
  • Business
Alexis Pennington, the former co-owner of CrossFit Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Whittington, owner of Drive SRQ, joined forces two months ago.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch trainers fit for a partnership

New trainer strengthens Drive SRQ.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

  • East County
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