Neighbors

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

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: Katie Klauber Moulton

Katie Klauber Moulton, longtime president and general manager of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, hosted President George W. Bush on his overnight visit Sept. 10, 2001.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: George Ceshker

Longboat Key resident George Ceshker was in the cockpit of an American Airlines Boeing 767 on Sept. 11. The plane took off from Manhattan, N.Y., seven minutes after the first plane hit the World Trade Center. Ceshker retired four years after Sept. 11 and later opened a Secur-All Insurance branch. But the events of that tragic day stay with him.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: John Kintz

Former Longboat Key Police Chief John Kintz was prepared for business as usual as he planned for President George W. Bush's stay on Longboat Key. But Bush's overnight stay on Sept. 10, 2001, turned out to be anything but routine.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: Robert Dinan

Robert Dinan, co-owner of Kitchens by Kerrie on Longboat Key, served on the New York Police Department from 1996 to 2010. He was at his Long Island, N.Y., home Sept. 11, 2001, when he learned that a plane had hit the first tower.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: Claire Hunter

Claire Hunter and her husband, Ralph, who founded the Longboat Observer, were among volunteers on-hand Sept. 10, 2001, at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to greet President George W. Bush.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: Robert 'Bob' Craft

Longboat Key resident Robert 'Bob' Craft was the captain of a flight headed from Madrid to Atlanta when he learned of the terrorist attacks.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Michael Eng
September 7, 2011

9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
September 7, 2011

9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 7, 2011

Weekly Winner: Calm before the storm

Lakewood Ranch resident Gwen Barshay took this photo June 26, at Anna Maria Beach.

East County
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
September 7, 2011

Country Club Shores home sells for $1.25 million

OB Florida RRE Holdings LLC sold the home at 520 Birdie Lane, in Country Club Shores, to Edward and Joanne Christie, of Wilton, Conn., for $1.25 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Rachel S. OHara
September 7, 2011

LLSA Chamber hosts after-hours event

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held its "Business After Hours" event Wednesday, Aug. 24, in conjunction with J Wood Realty's "Meet the Neighbors" event, which included Envy and Bridge Street Bistro. Those who attended the combined events enjoyed a variety of cocktails, from martinis to margaritas, as well as finger foods and desserts.