East County

Vinnie Portell
April 1, 2025

Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse players have a secret weapon

The Mustangs are hunting for their first regional playoff appearance.

East County
Sports

Lesley Dwyer
March 31, 2025

Manatee County commissioners consider booting planning commissioners

Commissioner Jason Bearden says planning commission seats are used as a recruitment tool toward commission seats.

East County
News

Eric Garwood
March 31, 2025

Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.

East County
News

Madison Bierl
March 30, 2025

A delightful day for divas and dogs in Lakewood Ranch

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts its annual Divas and Dogs fundraiser.

East County
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
March 30, 2025

Manatee County strives to become a veteran safe place

The county has partnered with The Fire Watch to provide free training so residents can spot veterans in crisis.

East County
News

Miri Hardy
March 29, 2025

Myakka Act protects wild and scenic river values

Upland river buffers help preserve and enhance this quintessential natural treasure.

East County
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
March 28, 2025

Manatee County revisits construction dust control issue

It's been a year since commissioners first addressed the issue, but residents say not much has changed.

East County
News

Jay Heater
March 27, 2025

Lipizzan Stallion stalwart finds time to pen a novel in Myakka City

Rebecca McCullough's love of horses in Myakka City isn't fiction. But her "Planet of Equus" is, indeed, fiction.

East County
Neighbors

Jay Heater
March 27, 2025

L.L. Bean sees exciting new market as it opens at UTC

The store at 111 North Cattlemen Road in the University Town Center of Sarasota will be L.L. Bean's first Florida location.

East County
Business

Lesley Dwyer
March 27, 2025

Waterside Place offers more than food trucks on Wednesdays

Ranch Nite Wednesday offers cornhole, volleyball, miniature golf and more.

East County
Neighbors

By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida Power & Light Company
March 27, 2025

Building a Brighter Future: How Volunteerism Powers Southwest Florida

FPL celebrates 100 years in the community, one truth remains clear: the strongest communities are those where people come together to support one another.