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East County | Business

Buyers from all over the U.S. have been gobbling up Lakewood Ranch homes, such as this one in the Genoa community of the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch seizes No. 1 spot in master-planned community sales

RCLCO study names Lakewood Ranch as nation's No. 1-selling master-planned community.

  • East County
  • News
The average price of a single-family house in Manatee County increased from $463,015 in November to $567,549 in May.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 7, 2021
Eastern Manatee County developers say housing market will stabilize — eventually

Developers expect supply chain to self-correct at some point, but house prices may not return to pre-pandemic levels.

  • East County
  • News
Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill Owner Sam Ray and General Manager Jeffrey Karasawa hope to open their restaurant at the heart of The Green by the end of 2021.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 30, 2021
Tsunami Sushi fills important role at The Green in Lakewood Ranch

Business owners at The Green hope two new restaurants located at the heart of the plaza will bring more shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
Sky King Fireworks Managing Partner Dustin Luer said East County residents shouldn't wait until the last minute to buy their fireworks this year because of a supply shortage.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents plan Fourth filled with fireworks, fun

However, an industry shortage could lower the boom in East County.

  • East County
  • News
New donut shop coming to UTC in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2021
Five-O Donut Company comes to Sarasota's University Town Center

Five-O Donut Company will build its fourth Sarasota location at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Tidewell volunteers Lynda Anderson, who works in patient support, and Phyllis Scarff, who works as a host, stand outside the entrance to the Lakewood Ranch facility. Anderson couldn't do patient support for more than a year.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 16, 2021
Tidewell Hospice welcomes back Lakewood Ranch volunteers

Tidewell Hospice also seeks new volunteers after losing more than one-third of its volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Greenbrook's Allison Konick has always dreamed of opening a dental practice and looks forward to growing her practice in the same community in which she lives.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 19, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: New dental practice makes owner smile in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook resident opens Kind Smiles Dental Health in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Warby Parker's Tyler Carbol says the Warby Parker stores are very similar in presentation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2021
New Warby Parker store in Sarasota has vision

Warby Parker opens at the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2020
No feud for this family in Lakewood Ranch

Alliance hosts first large in-person networking event.

  • East County
  • Business
AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the 75 products available at AltMed MUV.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 30, 2020
Cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

AltMed MUV cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Financial advisor Joshua Lowe learned about hard work during his dad's run as a minor league baseball coach with the Cubs, Yankees and Expos.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch financial advisor hopes to score with new office

Lakewood Ranch financial advisor hopes to score with new office

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch's Robert Wentzell announced May 4 that Bradenton Insurance has become Guided Insurance Solutions.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 13, 2020
Bradenton-based insurance company has new policy for doing business

Bradenton-based insurance company has new policy for doing business

  • East County
  • Business
Some stores and restaurants will have modified hours at Sarasota's Mall at UTC.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2020
Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center to reopen Wednesday

Mall at UTC takes safety precautions as it reopens this week.

  • East County
  • News
Marty Duffany, the regional manager for Whiskey Joe's, said the site on the Manatee River was perfect.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 25, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS — Ellenton lands a waterside attraction

Whiskey Joe's gives Ellenton and Bradenton areas another waterside choice.

  • East County
  • Business
Peter and Allyson Christinzio work with five coder coaches to teach children ages 7 to 18 how to code at theCoderSchool of Sarasota, which opened in November.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2020
Coding school opens in Lakewood Ranch

New coding school opens in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the future Binghamton University baseball complex designed by Fawley Bryant.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
A Jeni's employee adds a scoop of dairy-free chocolate ice cream to a cone. Jeni's expects to open a location in Sarasota this summer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2020
Ice cream shop comes to University Town Center in Sarasota

Artisan ice cream maker Jeni's should open this summer in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Paul, Mark and Rob Caragiulo, owners of Owen's Fish Camp, look forward to the new opportunities a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch will bring for them and the community.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch lands big Fish Camp

Lakewood Ranch's new Owen's Fish Camp to recapture atmosphere of Sarasota location

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota mechanic Robert Phothisack works on a car at Honest1 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2020
Honest1 Auto Care hopes to live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch

Can Honest1 Auto Care live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
  • Business
Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open. Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The future space is 5,000 square feet along Cattlemen Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota's Selva Grill to open at UTC

Sarasota's Selva Grill to open at UTC

  • East County
  • News
Stu Drymon and Darrell Jackson both love researching beers and trying to create new recipes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Partners brew new business in Bradenton

Longtime friends start a microbrewery in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz joins Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota COO Peter Hemstead and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System COO Lorrie Liang for a panel discussion on healthcare Oct. 23 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
Healthy competition in store for Lakewood Ranch area hospitals

Sarasota, Manatee county hospitals plan for growth in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Morrow says "if you aren't innovating, you're disintegrating."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch businessman rides in rare air with his Inflata Park

Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur hopes to spread joy, and make money, with Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

  • East County
  • Business
The eatery is expected to open in early 2020 in the 2,000-square-foot space adjacent to Acropolis Greek Taverna along Cattlemen Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2019
Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The event will be held at State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2019
State College of Florida offers leadership course in Lakewood Ranch

Leadership Boot Camp on agenda for State College of Florida, Leadership Simplified in Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • News
Brad Jeffers is the new general manager at the Grande Clubhouse.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2019
New general manager brings his 'Simple' tasks to the Grande Clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime hospitality industry executive Brad Jeffers takes over at the Grande Clubhouse in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
BubbaQue's wings are one of its barbecue items. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2019
BubbaQue's BBQ comes to Lakewood Ranch area

BubbaQue's barbecue restaurant to open in Manatee County in August.

  • East County
  • News
Lotus will open next to CycleBar in The Market at UTC. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2019
Fashion retailer Lotus to open at UTC in Sarasota

Benderson Development lands fashion retailer Lotus as pop-up store for The Market at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Brunel Gomez de Tavarez and her daughter, Abigail, get ready to welcome guests to an open house at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Lorraine Corners.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2019
New health care center opens in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System unveils its new health care center at Lorraine Corners in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
GreyHawk Landing's Laura Bloise has opened Waxing the City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 2, 2019
Wax to the max at University Town Center

Waxing the City leaves no hair behind at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
The job fair will be held June 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2019
Manatee County schools: Now hiring

Job fair highlights support services roles.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Hansen and Gregory Marholin love their Hansen Agency is so involved with the community.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2019
Blessed to be doing business for Farmers in Lakewood Ranch

Owners of the Hansen Agency feel good about selling Farmers Insurance in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch resident and Sirius Day Spa franchise co-owner Karen Medford said she loves the concierge concept of the spa and helping people feel good.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area spa offers sensational services

Sirius Day Spa franchisee works 'to create a brand."

  • East County
  • Business
Kevin Swan said his events building will seat a maximum of 275 people.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2019
New Bradenton business plans to host weddings, special events

The East County entrepreneur "just happens to have ALS" as he opens wedding, special events venue.

  • East County
  • Business
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