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By Lesley Dwyer |
March 19, 2025

Manatee EMS wants more traffic-clearing technology

A pilot program that turns red lights to green for emergency vehicles has been successful in Manatee County.

East County
News

By Miri Hardy |
November 5, 2021

Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
April 29, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus

Students in Rolf Hanson's fifth-grade physical science class used spoons, tuning forks, mallets and salt to learn about sound waves.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
July 14, 2011

Rabbi fulfills sky-high dream

Rabbi Brenner Glickman spent his 40th birthday on Cloud Nine, while hang-gliding at Wallaby Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: Tramm Hudson

Tramm Hudson, former chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, was one of 12 people at the dinner table with President George W. Bush on Sept. 10, 2001.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 19, 2011

The Miracle League of Manasota celebrated a special sign unveiling Jan. 10 at Longwood Park to demonstrate the organization is one step closer to building a new synthetically surfaced baseball field for adults and children with disabilities.

East County
News

By Josh Siegel |
March 20, 2013

Your Neighbor: John Grey

It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.

East County
Neighbors

By Cassidy Alexander |
September 14, 2017

County opens 'comfort stations' for residents without power

Residents can charge their phones, get water and enjoy the air conditioning while they wait for their power to come back on.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
April 11, 2018

Why we should worry about China

US can’t put a warplane in the air without Chinese chips.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
April 24, 2013

SIDELINES

Bees bring Senior Night to a halt; Mustangs to hold golf scramble

East County
Sports

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 18, 2013

FRIDAY FIVE: Invasive species in Sarasota

The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County have undertaken initiatives to root out non-native plant species in the region. Do you know what's growing in your backyard?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
March 8, 2023

Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

East County
Schools

By Alex Mahadevan |
February 13, 2017

Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

Sarasota
News

By Jess McIntyre |
August 15, 2019

Back at the Ranch: Back-to-School Blues

Being back in school doesn’t have to be a drag. Ranch Mom offers some insight into how to make it a rather painless season for all — despite the continued ovenlike temperatures.