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Tom Finnegan spent three years as a paratrooper instructor at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He remembers his fellow fallen soldiers throughout the year.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 30, 2012
Finnegan helps honor fallen soldiers

Tom Finnegan's Memorial Day was especially poignant this year; he shared it locally with one grandson and from a distance with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Bondi relaxes at his home on Longboat Key.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi - and his entire family - have an affinity for Longboat Key's easy living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Raccoon bites woman near Key beach access

During the Fourth of July weekend, a woman visiting Beachplace was bitten twice while rinsing off sand from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 6, 2012
The Twists of Chiropractic

The Twists of Chiropractic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
CulinApp partners Bob Huntley, left, and Geof Drummond, right, with Giuliano Hazan.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 7, 2011
Culinary iPad app brings electronics to chef's table

Culinary apps were among the first developed for tablet computers, and most are recipe collections and cookbooks - existing content repurposed for the new platform, sometimes successfully.

  • Arts + Culture
The Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch organized the school's first Apple Gala.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
News Briefs 12.02.10

The new Parent Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch hosted its first Apple Gala at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
News Briefs 11.18.10

Sanborn Studios held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 30,00-square-foot television production and film studio in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Artist Michael Israel is eager to raise awareness and funds for the Payton Wright Foundation. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Artist paints vision for cause

World-renowned artist Michael Israel will be featured at a fundraising event for the Payton Wright Foundation Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's roadwork updates.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 17, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct.16

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 19, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 18

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. A new project starts on U.S. 41.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 10, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 9

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. A new project starts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Amir Guirguis examines the mouth of 6-year-old Eason Rogers, who attends Prine Elementary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
Dentists brighten East County smiles

Local dentists volunteered their services to children in need during a special Give Kids a Smile Day event at Creekwood Dental Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
Faith Life's Ranch campus attracting new residents

The mega church drew visitors from all across the country to Lakewood Ranch when it opened Feb. 5. Some say they plan to move to the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet described Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch's new permanent location as a "miniature holy land."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Chabad moves into permanent home

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch celebrated the grand opening of its permanent home March 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Producer Laura Daniel Gale, aka Lady LaLa; original dame Mariel Purdon, aka Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants; Boylesque performer David Charlton, aka Top Hat Dave; and founding dame Virginia Hughes, aka Miss Petite Coquette. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
Scene & Heard

Get 'em while they're hot; Eviction may have been a drag, but have no fear; Young boy enjoys first museum visit; We've got talent, yes we do

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
News Briefs

Domestic-partner ordinance up for vote; Natural environment tops resident survey; Sarasota Memorial earns national honor

  • Sarasota
  • News
What’s the Deali-O?
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 16, 2013
What's the digital Deali-O?

By now you've seen advertisements throughout our newspapers and on our Web site, YourObserver.com, promoting how you can save with us with deals, win great prizes with contests, search for local businesses with Store Around the Corner and get daily updates with our Daily Headlines broadcast and more.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cutting Loose Salon celebrates its fifth year in business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Florida Chamber of Commerce president to speak at kick-off breakfast; Cutting Loose Salon celebrates its fifth year in business; CrossFit Sarasota opens a new Sarasota location on McAshton Street

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Vereen brings his one-man act to Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 28, 2013
Q&A: One-man act and Broadway star Ben Vereen

'Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen' comes to Venice Theatre Feb. 8 and 9. Check out our Q&A with this hall of fame theater performer.

  • Arts + Culture
The book signing was hosted byBarb Tye and Julia Prewitt.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 20, 2020
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good celebrates book launch at Bird Key

The book signing event Jan. 19 benefited Selah Freedom.

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