Deal Us In: readers get chance to bid
October 21, 2009
This hand is from an American Contract Bridge League International Fund Game, held at local bridge clubs.
Deal Us In: Never Perfect
October 7, 2009
One of the fascinations of bridge is that no matter how proficient we become at this game, there are so many variations to the play of the cards that it is certain that we will never become perfect.
Key Club golf director starts out in full swing
September 23, 2009
Terry O'Hara was 4 years old when he played golf for the first time. Since then, golf has been a constant for him.
Scoreboard
September 16, 2009
Deal us in: Find a better line of play
September 16, 2009
Depending on which direction you are playing on this hand, there could be a top for East-West or a top for North-South.
Deal us in: Don't depend on probabilities
September 9, 2009
The key to today’s game lies with South’s play of the club suit.
Deal Us In: Second hand low
September 2, 2009
We often hear “second-hand low,” but, in this week’s hand, this would be a major error.
Deal us In: Making an overtrick
August 19, 2009
An overtrick at rubber bridge usually does not matter much, but at duplicate, it can be the difference between a top result and a bottom result.
Aerobic Grandma: Kayaking combines exercise and recreation
August 12, 2009
If there were one activity you could pursue that would improve your cardiovascular condition and build muscle strength and stamina all while enjoying a peaceful, back-to-nature experience with little — if any — risk to your joints, would you try it? If so, learn to kayak.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
