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Emily Snuttjer, 77, is a new convert to rowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
Picture of Health: Emily Snuttjer

The Sarasota rower feels brand new at 77 thanks to her daily trek on the water.

  • Health
Ray Baker looks over the 289 cubic inch engine in his 1964 1/2 Mustang. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2022
Mustangs on parade in Lakewood Ranch car show

The 30th annual Ponies Under the Palms fundraiser is set for Nov. 20 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aria
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2014
P&Z approves $60 million project

Sixteen luxury beachfront condominiums priced as high as $4.25 million move one step closer to breaking ground at the former Villa Am Meer site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation expects to reopen northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 205 at 11 a.m. today.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 19, 2014
Update: Lane closures on I-75 due to gravel spill

Cleanup crews closed all three northbound lanes of I-75 at its intersection with Clark Road before 10 a.m. today, due to a gravel spill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Penny Gold (left) and Debra Williams (right) are sworn in as Longboat Key town commissioners during Monday morning’s statutory meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 22, 2021
Penny Gold, Debra Williams sworn in as Longboat commissioners

For the first time ever, the Longboat Key Town Commission is comprised of a majority of women.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian McCarthy, founder and CEO of The Pickleball Club, and Christine Tollette, secretary of the Play for Life Foundation, attended the party at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2022
Sarasota's Pickleball Club builds excitement for indoor facility's opening

Opening set for November, but the Pickleball Club already is making an impact in the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Glatz shares "Kasztner's Train," a book by Anna Porter about Rudolf Kasztner effort to save 1,684 Jews during the Holocaust.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Conversation with Rifka Glatz

Holocaust survivor Rifka Glatz shares her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site plan calls for 77 single-family homes south of Whitfield Avenue.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 14, 2014
Planning commission supports Woodbrook II community

The Manatee County Planning Commission recommended approval of a site plan for a East County subdivision proposed by Pat Neal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Justin Greenaway

The Observer spotlights East Manatee Bulldog Justin Greenaway.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Ray Porter

Porter will face Jody Hudgins in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2012
Commission reviews Van Wezel tonight

The Sarasota City commissioners will review a plan to target violent crimes in North Sarasota at their regular meeting tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grove General Manager Austin Harlow said cold items are stored in a trailer outside to help ensure quick delivery times to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Survival in the bag for Lakewood Ranch restaurant

Grove in Lakewood Ranch offers market to support customers, sustain employees.

  • East County
  • News
It's this view to the south of the Sarasota skyline and Ringling Bridge that prompted Kathryn and Ron Lee to buy land on Halyard Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 21, 2021
Longboat Key sees dozens of home rebuilds since January 2020

Demolishing and rebuilding is one way Longboaters can live in their idea of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA junior Aubrey Robbins (18) passes to junior Hannah Larkin against Tampa Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2022
ODA girls lacrosse wins with 'positive mental attitude'

The Thunder, 12-1 on the season, has used a number of techniques to keep the team's morale high in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 21, 2016
Artistic Directors’ Letters to Santa

Sarasota artistic directors share their holiday wishlists.

  • Arts + Culture
Colin Castro.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

  • East County
  • Sports
"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 9, 2018
Siesta Drive safety campaign asks for resident support

Part of the road is slated to be restriped, but Make Siesta Drive Safer has more plans in the works.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michelle Lingle. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Back-to-school supplies needed in East County

Donate supplies at Woodland Community Church's food pantry until Aug. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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