Bridge Bites: The safe hand
July 11, 2012
3NT is the normal contract, and nine top tricks are available.
Bridge Bites: Take four
July 3, 2012
This week you are playing E-W, and because the problem is a tough one, you get four attempts to beat the contract.
Bridge Bites: We've got you surrounded
June 27, 2012
Perhaps East should have tried 5 (diamonds) over 4 (spades), that would be a cheap sacrifice if 4 (spades) is making.
Bridge Bites: Three degrees of bacon
June 20, 2012
This week's hand features an astonishing defense by West — we'll get to the winning play by degrees.
Bridge Bites: Introducing Dr. Goodlead
June 13, 2012
This week we feature a terrific opening lead, found in real life by John Brady, of Jacksonville (known to some as Dr. Goodlead).
Maria Sharapova climbs back to the top ranking
June 8, 2012
Sharapova could complete career Grand Slam on Saturday.
Bridge Bites: Fishing for clues
June 6, 2012
As the play-of-the-hand develops, Declarer is constantly on the lookout for the clues, which will point to the right line of play. But, these clues don't always come gift-wrapped; sometimes, Declarer must go fishing.
Bridge Bites: A hold-up play
May 30, 2012
After N-S reached 3NT, East, figuring that his side had a profitable sacrifice, offered his partner a choice between 4♥ or 4♠. This pushed N-S to the perilous contract of 5♦, which, as you will see, Declarer is about to bungle.
Aerobic grandma: Wellness never goes on vacation
May 30, 2012
Once upon a time, a beach vacation consisted primarily of soaking up the sun, catching up on reading and taking a Pina Colada off a tray.
Athlete of the Week: Manfred Welfonder
May 23, 2012
Manfred Welfonder, an 11-year resident of Longboat Key, began playing tennis as a young man in Germany.
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20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Dance teams show off skills
06/13/13
Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital. -
John Saputo: Undercover boss?
06/13/13
Look closely: Who is that stock boy? -
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote
06/13/13
Tyler the turtle is back at sea.
