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Rachel S. OHara
April 20, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jim Bakle

Jim Bakle has been playing tennis for 50 years and is the captain of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's 75 Division 1 team.

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By Donna Swan
April 20, 2011

Deal Us In

Would you double with East's hand?

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Observer Staff
April 20, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: SET POINT

Walt Michno submitted this sunset photo, taken on the northern tip of Longboat Key.

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Heidi Kurpiela
April 20, 2011

Body of work

After spending half of her career hanging from circus ropes and hoofing it in toe shoes and leotards, Seva Anthony learns the art of stillness.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
April 20, 2011

Scene & Heard

Farrell gets her dance on in Sarasota; 'See Jane' make lasting connections at SFF; Carolyn Michel reunites with herself; Ebtg closes up shop; HOT TICKETS

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
April 20, 2011

Local teens pen sitcom, Hollywood comes calling

When Castille Landon left Bradenton three years ago to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles, she never dreamed she'd be flying home for her first real shot at a starring role.

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Molly Schechter
April 20, 2011

Edibles: Fleming's: the art of steak

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has a rare authenticity.

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June LeBell
April 20, 2011

MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica: April 10 and April 13 Concerts

La Musica has brought us some stellar programs with equally stellar performers in the past but this year, much of what we heard has been quite special.

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Pam Nadon
April 20, 2011

FILM REVIEW: 'The Conspirator'

If we are to believe the premise of Robert Redford's new film, "The Conspirator," the quest for revenge when blinded by hate can eradicate the truth. Was the trial of Mary Surratt, the lone woman charged in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a quest for justice or a horrible scam?

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Molly Schechter
April 20, 2011

Black Tie & Tales

A fitting memorial; Now that's cooking!; A big hug back to Betty; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

Arts + Culture

Dora Walters
April 19, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts

"Shall We Dance?" was the final program in the And All That Jazz concert series held this season at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. And dance is just what the audience did April 19.

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Kurt Schultheis
April 19, 2011

Longboat hosts tree-pruning class

The town of Longboat Key will host a tree pruning class and education session Thursday to teach residents the proper way to prune their island vegetation.