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The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill and Lois Cohodas
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 6505 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,904 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million. Katie Hendrick
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $2.4 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Scott and Karen Tetreault, of Tallahassee, sold their home at 6505 Gulfside Road to David and Victoria Fagerlee, of Wayzata, Minn., for $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Harry Christensen, pictured in his package liquor "store." Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Message in a bottle: Harry's sells liquor; Wedding websites show love for Sandbar, BeachHouse; Mote appoints new fundraising officials

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Little League to fight for sponsorship signs

Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Little League today will speak with Manatee County commissioners today about the situation.

  • East County
  • News
Architect Jack West remodeled the house in 2000. Courtesy of Martie Leiberman and SRQ360PHOTOGRAPHY.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Artistic History

A modest home in Pine Shores provides a lively look at 50 years of American art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
"It's difficult (work) for me, but it’s more fun to struggle." — Craig Rubadoux.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 13, 2013
Under Sarasota's Influence: Craig Rubadoux

Sarasota master and native Craig Rubadoux traveled the world, but he always comes back to his artistic roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Robert Gates. Photos by Mallorgy Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 13, 2013
Scene & Heard

Signing a name to 3,400 lives lost; Introducing FST's new-ish staff kittens; Every dog has its day

  • Arts + Culture
"We'd read lines at the house," Larry Connatser says of he and his late partner, Doug Nelson. "Until 'Full Monty,' we were reading lines and then his voice went and he had to step out." Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 13, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: A Labor of Love

For stagehand Larry Connatser, love was the ticket to gaining admission into the supportive and loyal Players family.

  • Arts + Culture
Brenda Harris in Sarasota Opera's "Turandot." Courtesy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 13, 2013
Music Review: Opening Night at the Opera: 'Turandot'

The stars were out this weekend when the Sarasota Opera opened its 2013 season with Puccini's passionate "Turandot."

  • Arts + Culture
Laura Priscilla Hoffman, Melanie Souza and Liz Pascoe. Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • February 13, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical'

"Trailer Park," now gracing Venice Theatre's Stage II, is an outrageously raunchy parody of so-called trailer-trash (read lower class) society.

  • Arts + Culture
Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects." Courtesy
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 13, 2013
Film: 'Side Effects'

All is not as it seems in director Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Side Effects." It's an intelligent, twisty murder mystery that plays games with your brain. So pay attention. This film is not for slackers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2013
Home & Garden: The heart of the home

The Sarasota Orchestra Association will present its first Symphony of Kitchens, a two-day tour of eight kitchens in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
The Table now offers brunch on the creek. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 13, 2013
Tidbites

The Table Serves the Best of all Possible Brunches; A Romantic Asian Twist to Ziti; Romantic Tid-bitelets

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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