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President George W. Bush and then-chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, Tramm Hudson, on Sept. 10, 2001, at the Colony. Courtesy photo.
  • 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 David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Resistance mounts to events ordinance

Despite the city appearing to be near a compromise on St. Armands Circle Park events, the fight continues over who should decide what events are allowed and what constitutes season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cody Staton

Twelve-year-old quarterback Cody Staton threw five touchdown passes and connected for three two-point conversions to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Navy Wildcat team to a 22-16 victory over the Storm and a 16-6 victory over the Southeast Tampa Seminoles to win the FYD South Conference Championship May 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Our View: 100 years of income taxes

As the annual Day of Tyranny approaches, the dreaded April 15 Tax Day, on this 100th year anniversary of the personal income tax, it's fitting to remind ourselves of its heritage - who did it, how it came about and why.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Margaret Barbieri works with conservatory students. "This course is to prepare them for easy transition into a professional company, be it the Sarasota Ballet company or any other professional company," Barbieri says. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 19, 2014
TWIS Asks: Rob Alfieri, SUP Series founder

TWIS Asks: Rob Alfieri, SUP Series founder

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This Siesta Isles home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,476 square feet of living area, sold for $740,000. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 1, 2011
Siesta Isles home tops week's sales at $740,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Susan Mays, Ocala, sold their home at 5456 Azure Way to Terry Dorrity, of Bethlehem, Pa., for $740,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County contractors remove sea flora near the end of North Shell Road to make room for one of 17 parking spaces. Residents have called the plans a "compromise." Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
County begins parking fix for North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3 to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDDs wrap-up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts met Oct. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Bill Nelson
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 11, 2015
Another appeaser

In spite of the American people’s overwhelming opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson claims there is ‘no other available alternative.’ He’s voting for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Cops Corner 08.19.10

The subject(s) entered the structure through a rear sliding door and went into the laundry room to remove property. The subject appeared to use a dolly.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 17, 2016
We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
News Briefs

Walmart on schedule for North Trail site; SCVB and Sarasota Chalk Festival partner; City creates business welcome packets

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Cortez bridge repair work scheduled for April; End of turtle nesting season marks the return of lights; Longboat Library resumes full-day schedule Nov. 1; Police department promotes three employees

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2015
PAC money pours into School Board race

Sarasota County School Board candidate Eric Robinson raised more than $14,000 in July, outpacing every other local candidate running in the 2016 election during the same period.

  • Sarasota
  • News
'American Pie' at Florida Studio Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.23.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top arts events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 5, 2012
Market Watch: Curb your appetite for high returns

Returns from the stock-and-bond markets aren't what they used to be. Today, we are mired in an economy going nowhere, which provides limited investment opportunities because of the twin government sins of excess spending and overhanging future tax increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. After an agonizing wait, kids at the 2015 Big Truck EGGstravaganza egg hunt were released onto the field.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.24.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Cohn, Keely Pastor and Sylvia Pastor. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She's about to pop; Farewell the house; Front row frenzy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
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