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The home at 7045 Portmarnock Place in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club sold for one of the highest prices ever in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 14, 2025
Country Club home sells for $5.9 million, top price in 2025 for Lakewood Ranch

The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home is among Lakewood Ranch's highest-priced sales.

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Commissioners Tal Siddique, Jason Bearden, Amanda Ballard and George Kruse visit the House of Representatives in Tallahassee in March to discuss Manatee County's legislative priorities.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 11, 2025
Proposed state legislation would hinder local government's authority

While county commissioners work toward limiting development, their options to do so could be limited by the state.

  • East County
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131 Main is open in Lakewood Ranch's Center Point Plaza.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 11, 2025
131 Main now serving steak and seafood in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant also features two bars, a wood burning grill, an indoor patio and original works of art.

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  • Eat + Drink
Lt. Robert Day was presented with the Officer of the Year award while Engineer Dominick Reale was honored as Firefighter of the Year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 11, 2025
East Manatee Fire Rescue honors its top firefighters of 2024

Lt. Robert Day and Engineer Dominick Reale presented with the top awards.

  • East County
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This sign hangs along County Road 675. Resident groups regularly band together to attend commission meetings to prevent development east of the Future Development Area Boundary.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 10, 2025
Manatee planning board agrees to end boundary-line exceptions

Commissioners will have the final say in firming up the Future Development Area Boundary.

  • East County
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Mote Ranch's Carolann Garafola is handing out blue and silver pinwheels to family and friends throughout the month of April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 9, 2025
Taxpayer fund doles out millions to Manatee County nonprofits

Each year, members of the Children's Services Advisory Board pour over grant applications to divvy up about $14 million.

  • East County
  • News
Electric dirtbikes have become a popular mode of transportation for Lakewood Ranch teenagers and a nuisance to Lakewood Ranch adults.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 8, 2025
Teens on electric bikes 'taunt' Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents in neighborhoods along White Eagle Boulevard are fed up.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2025
Manatee County launches water meter replacement project

Work begins this month on installing remotely read devices.

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Wetlands provide essential wildlife habitat, buffers for excess rain and filter impurities that would otherwise degrade our waterways.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 7, 2025
Commissioner warns that wetlands reversal will spring legal action

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn voted against bringing back expanded wetland buffers for fear of legal consequences.

  • East County
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On April 3, Director of Public Works Chad Butzow presents options to commissioners on how to fund Manatee County's stormwater maintenance moving forward.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 4, 2025
Stormwater fees are back on the table in Manatee County

After a brutal 2024 hurricane season, commissioners are looking to residents to help fund stormwater solutions.

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Hurricane Milton at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 3, 2025
Climate Adaptation Center predicts another active hurricane season

The forecast is ranked the most accurate in the nation, the Sarasota-based nonprofit says.

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Orlando Buexcuda, Nick Waldron and Michael Vickers are part of Manatee County's Stormwater Maintenance team.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 2, 2025
Manatee County prioritizes Braden River in stormwater plans

Clearing the Braden River's banks of debris and downed trees landed in the first phase of a nearly $10 million project.

  • East County
  • News
The blueberries ripen at different times and are sold at $7/pound.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 1, 2025
Blueberry season begins at Manatee County farms

Manatee County is part of Florida's south central blueberry production region, contributing to approximately 25% of the state's commercial blueberry acreage.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Jason Bearden calls the Planning Commission a 'recruitment tool' for developers.
    By
  • 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
Sales of Waterside homes, such as this Lakehouse Cove home that sold for $1,775,000 in January, continue to go to contract much faster than the countywide average.
    By
  • 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.

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