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Gabriella Moss and her mother, Silvia Costa, are 50/50 partners in Via la Casa.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 17, 2023
Via la Casa opens in Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza

The multipurpose shop is a coffee and wine bar, art gallery, home decor store and event space.

  • East County
  • Business
Vanessa Baugh, a Manatee County commissioner for more than 10 years representing District 5, retired in 2023.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 16, 2023
Vanessa Baugh resigns from Manatee County Commission

Family concerns cause Baugh to give up her post with 1.5 years remaining in her term.

  • East County
  • News
President of the Friends of the Haven Kelly Askerud with her daughter Mackenzie Holland, who lives in a group home on The Haven campus.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 15, 2023
Support group enhances life at The Haven in Sarasota

Friends of the Haven provides "extras" for the residents while also providing volunteer hours on the campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jordan Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch-based golfer has played well on the Florida Junior Tour in 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kay Eyermann of Eagle Trace in Lakewood Ranch launched a successful interior design business, Serene Coastal Living, at the age of 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2023
Design talent knows no age when it comes to starting a career

A Lakewood Ranch woman proves that she has an artistic eye when it comes to designing homes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachowski offer a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 14, 2023
Manatee County will continue twice-weekly trash pickup — for now

The County Commission approved a two-year extension of its current solid waste contract in order to negotiate with potential haulers.

  • East County
  • News
ODA grad Ada Giraldo, second from right, rows for the Sarasota Crew's women's varsity 8+ boat at the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
ODA grad helps Sarasota Crew women's 8+ boat place fifth at Youth Nationals

Ada Giraldo, who rowed in the No. 5 seat at Nationals, will row for Boston University in 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Janice Martinez, a law enforcement liaison for the Florida Department of Transportation, joins with a couple of crash dummies to encourage people to drive safely.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 14, 2023
FDOT kicks off campaign to discourage aggressive driving

Rollover simulator is used at Bradenton Motorsports Park to demonstrate the result of poor driving decisions.

  • East County
  • News
Willie Blackwood finishes compacting the repaired pothole.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2023
Potholes just a bump in the road for Manatee County

Crew of eight full-time workers will have their hands full during rainy season in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Asher shows 7-year-old Claire Pies some love.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 13, 2023
Miniature tasks lead to big lessons at Hundred Oaks Farm

Campers spend quality time with mini horses and donkeys while learning how to care for them at the East County ranch.

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This Lake Club home at 7909 Waterton Lane sold for $3.75 million. It has four bedrooms, seven baths, a pool and 4,436 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 29 to June 2 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Waterton Lane tops the week's sales at $3.75 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
About 30 members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce attend a hurricane preparedness presentation offered by Manatee County's Emergency Management Division and led by Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 13, 2023
Hurricane preparedness seminars come to Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging residents and business owners to prepare for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
ODA rising senior kicker Mika Levy has impressed colleges with his leg strength.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy kicker sends his future through the uprights

Mika Levy is getting invitations to college camps, but his sights are set on more than just football.

  • East County
  • Sports
LTC. Jay Bradin celebrates his retirement from Braden River High with his wife, Regina Bradin.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 12, 2023
Braden River High JROTC instructor retires after 18 years of teaching

More than 100 former students surprised Lt. Col. Jay Bradin with a retirement party.

  • East County
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Squirrels are expert foragers; wild mushrooms are an important part of their natural diet, providing the nutrients they need to survive and thrive.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 12, 2023
Feeding squirrels or other wildlife never ends well

Squirrels support healthy ecosystems. We can help keep them and other wild animals healthy by never feeding wildlife.

  • East County
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Allen Clark set records at The Out-of-Door Academy. Now, his focus has shifted to his future, and what college he'll compete for.
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Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott and Sue Ann Miller, president of the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library, believe the second floor of the facility will be put to good use.
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