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Sparklers are among the items not allowed under Manatee County's burn-ban rules.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2026
Manatee County sets burn ban as dry conditions persist

Rainfall is well below levels seen in 2025.

  • East County
  • News
Scarlett and Amelia Evancic express art through various mediums, including pencil, paint, photography, digital art, cardboard and more.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 23, 2026
When it comes to art, these sisters know where to draw the line

Scarlett and Amelia Evancic share a common passion for art but what role it plays in their future has yet to be decided.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sydney McCullough takes mom, Belle, and 2-week-old foal, Nezuko, for a walk Wednesday at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2026
New foal brings joy to Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions

"Nezuko" joins the all-star lineup in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Official renderings for the multiplex will be completed after the site boundaries are finalized, but this rendering offers a glimpse of what the facility at Premier Sports Campus North could look like.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 23, 2026
Public-private partnership ready to bring ice rink to Premier in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County would contribute $5 million to the approximately $80 million multiplex project.

  • East County
  • News
During a drop-in practice, 11-year-old Cara Johnston swims at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. Head swim coach Jack Belshe said the Hurricanes have around 35 members, as of June 18, following their May 4 launch.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • June 23, 2026
Lakewood Ranch YMCA takes another shot at hosting a swim team

The new competitive team, the Hurricanes, want to have success with a smaller, family-based squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 16420 Daysailor Trail sold for $3.69 million. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,992 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 23, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch-area sales at $4.45 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The pizzeria offers mostly 13-inch and a handful of 8-inch pies.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 23, 2026
Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza is known for its artisanal star-shaped pizzas.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Kiki Bullas will be busy over the next few weeks competing in the USATF and AAU regional track and field junior olympics, hoping to reach the national competition in both.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • June 22, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Kiki Bullas

The rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High is in pursuit of not one, but two track and field junior olympics.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County staff and key stakeholders toss ceremonial dirt to kick off construction on a half-mile trail segment that will span from the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant to Rye Preserver.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 22, 2026
Trail system breaks ground near Lake Manatee

The half-mile trail segment will lead from the Lake Manatee Water Treatment plant to Rye Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Sienna Linn, a rising first grader at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, says she has no pets at home but has had a blast with her dog, Mia, at the Little Vet School camp.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 20, 2026
Little Vet School teaches skills at The Out-of-Door Academy's summer camp

The program, one of Little Medical School Suncoast's camps, teaches students how to safely care for dogs and cats.

  • East County
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Eadon Foster, a rising fourth grader at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary, and Zion Stenzler, a rising fifth grader at Rowlett Elementary Academy, each use microscopes to look at a goldfish scale, dandelion fuzz, pollen, and more.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 19, 2026
Mad Scientist Adventures Camp presents students with scientific challenges

The summer camp at Braden River Middle School is run by teachers with themed activities.

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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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Tony Barrett speaks at a candidate forum in April at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 18, 2026
Manatee County Commission candidate charged with domestic battery

Tony Barrett is currently an East Manatee Fire Rescue commissioner and vying for the at-large County Commission seat.

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Boston's Simeon John of Community Rowing celebrates his title in the USRowing Junior National Championships Sunday at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Would Nathan Benderson Park be around if Sarasota County didn't have access to property taxes?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2026
Will Sarasota, Manatee counties lose their luxury living with reduced property taxes?

Both counties' signature amenities could be affected if amendment passes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Audubon Society members say doves aren't the smartest birds when it comes to choosing a place to build a nest.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2026
Couple hatches plan to protect doves that nested in front door wreath

A River Club couple will keep people away from their front door so a dove family can raise babies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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1
Sparklers are among the items not allowed under Manatee County's burn-ban rules.
  • June 23, 2026
Manatee County sets burn ban as dry conditions persist
2
Scarlett and Amelia Evancic express art through various mediums, including pencil, paint, photography, digital art, cardboard and more.
  • June 23, 2026
When it comes to art, these sisters know where to draw the line
3
Sydney McCullough takes mom, Belle, and 2-week-old foal, Nezuko, for a walk Wednesday at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City.
  • June 23, 2026
New foal brings joy to Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions
4
Official renderings for the multiplex will be completed after the site boundaries are finalized, but this rendering offers a glimpse of what the facility at Premier Sports Campus North could look like.
  • June 23, 2026
Public-private partnership ready to bring ice rink to Premier in Lakewood Ranch
5
During a drop-in practice, 11-year-old Cara Johnston swims at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. Head swim coach Jack Belshe said the Hurricanes have around 35 members, as of June 18, following their May 4 launch.
  • June 23, 2026
Lakewood Ranch YMCA takes another shot at hosting a swim team

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