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Jordan Arcari, 33, is the owner, operator and chef of Eatalia Market at Waterside. The products are imported from Italy and they offer fresh grab and go meals. Customers can also purchase other products such as wine, cheese and meats to cook authentic Italian cuisine themselves.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 14, 2025
Eatalia Market offers goods imported from Italy in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Jordan Arcari wanted to bring Italian culture to Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Youth+Innovation STEM Programs at the State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center

SCF offers a dynamic range of pre-college workshops, camps, homeschool classes, and after-school activities designed to give students a head start in STEM fields.

  • East County
  • Schools
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Shelby Van Pelt gives her speech.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2025
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' author shares process of writing debut novel

Shelby Van Pelt's lecture at Selby Library was part of the One Book, One Community program, for which the bestselling novel was this year's selection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is considering purchasing 9000 Town Center Parkway for a new administration building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 4, 2025
Manatee County government looks at moving east

Staff is proposing to move the administration building to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Class of 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2025
Applications now accepted for 2025 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute

The annual initiative of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation is designed to develop leadership skills in service to community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan Anderson Architect's rendering of the McGillicuddy Arts Center at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 25, 2025
FST Arts Plaza expansion advances toward staff approval

Winning partial DRC sign-off on its third submittal was the Arts Plaza expansion of Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Bob McCann stands behind the amendment he brought before the commission in January that would reinstate additional wetland buffers in Manatee County. He says the amendment is not more "burdensome or restrictive" because it was already in place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2025
Upcoming Manatee land use meeting should grab your attention

Wetland buffers and the Future Development Area Boundary will be discussed.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The intersection of General Harris Street and Norton Street after Hurricane Debby at high tide around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 28, 2025
Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Varone Orthodontics |
  • June 26, 2025
Confident Smiles Start With Clear Options

With gentle, personalized care and flexible options, kids and teens can achieve a healthy smile without disrupting their daily lives or confidence.

  • Health
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Antonella Imperiale, Sebastian Chasey, Naomi Rodriguez and Sarah Arco attended first grade at Braden River Elementary School which was given an A grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 23, 2025
12 of 17 east Manatee County schools earn overall A grades

The School District of Manatee County receives an overall B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jazzmin Carson and Raleigh Moseley II star in "Titan and the Muse" at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 17-20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Culture
Vincent Contino and Craig Miller mentor Parrish Williford through the Money Talks Program at Harbor 58. They have helped him get a part time job and learn how to save and manage finances.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 21, 2025
Nonprofit provides financial literacy tips to youth aging out of foster care

Harbor58's Money Talks program has a meeting once a month at Oasis Church in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering by architect Igor Reyes depicting the two residential towers behind the Mira Mar building on South Palm Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2025
18-story Mira Mar development project moves forward

After a daylong hearing, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the rehabilitation of the historic Mira Mar building wins unanimous approval of the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Bradshaw, the principal of Parrish Community High School, and Carol Ricks, the principal of Myakka City Elementary School, man the registration desk at Myakka City Elementary as it serves as a shelter during Hurricane Milton.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
What does it take to use Manatee schools as hurricane shelters?

In the midst of a severe storm, no one is turned away from the Manatee County schools that serve as shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2025
Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award

The prize celebrates outstanding contributions to Sarasota arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch rising senior Aiden Getschow made eight tackles including three for a loss of yards in the Mustangs' 27-14 win over George Jenkins on May 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 2, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Aiden Getschow

Linebacker Aiden Getschow helped Lakewood Ranch football win its spring game with eight tackles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County commissioners hold the second of two required public hearings May 8 to request "extraordinary circumstances" from the state to raise impact fees.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 16, 2025
Manatee receives threat of litigation over increased impact fees

Freedom Housing Alliance Inc. maintains the impact fee increase violates state statute.

  • East County
  • News
Anna Maria Oyster Bar has been shucking out oysters in the area for over 25 years — and doing it right.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 22, 2025
Shuck yeah! These are the best oysters around Sarasota

Local eateries take this island staple to the next level with innovative sauces and toppings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Shanaia Nadesu, a fourth grader at Innovation Academy, provided an illustration.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 15, 2025
Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pianist Nicolas Namoradze performs at the Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 9, 2025
Shostakovich piano trio leaves a lasting impression at Sarasota Music Festival

A trio of festival artists creates an otherworldly effect with piano, violin and cello.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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