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Gallagher
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 12, 2011
Athlete of the Week: David Gallagher

This week's featured athlete is David Gallagher, who plays several days a week at the Longboat Key Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
It's Read Everywhere

The Van Spankeren family brought along their favorite local newspaper on a recent trip to Costa Rica.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • January 12, 2011
Deal us in

What should you see in this hand?

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Susan Vicari submitted this sunset photo featuring the moon over Sarasota Bay, taken at Fairway Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunset on Safari

Susan Vicari submitted this sunset photo featuring the moon over Sarasota Bay, taken at Fairway Bay. Enter your sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today.

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"Many orchestral musicians might find being on the road impossible," James Ehnes says. "But in the solo world, there's an intoxicating sense of control and a great deal of artistic freedom."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Virtuoso reality

East County violinist James Ehnes takes a rare break at home before hitting the road with the Toronto Symphony.

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Lauren Strongin-Ciobanu in Houston Ballet's "The Nutcracker."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Scene & Heard

Former Sarasota ballerina's star rises in Houston Ballet; The HuB Cup runneth over with Hollywood glamour; and Glitz up your weekend at the Five-Star Ball.

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Deva O’Donnell, Rochelle Nigri, Molly Klauber, Vanessa Opstal, Kelly Dowd and Sharon Petrik
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  • Molly Schechter
  • January 12, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

New girls' network; What were you doing New Year's?; Hospital hospitality; Tidbits ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm excited to be able to play me and be sassy, which is really the only way to be," says Sadrina Renee, center, with her fellow "Brassy Broads" cast members Natalie Renee, left, and Carly Sakolove.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

  • Arts + Culture
"I like to think of myself as a fabric engineer," Kaylene McCaw says. "You give me something soft, and I can make it into almost anything."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Designing woman

Kaylene McCaw is a thrift store junkie, skilled seamstress and gifted actress. The costume designer explains how she gets into character.

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Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

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Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP orchestra students, the culmination of which was the Celebration Concert Jan. 8.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 12, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency Celebration concert took place Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Gwyneth Paltrow stars in "Country Strong."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 12, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Country Strong'

The Observer's residents film critic advises that if you've got a hankering to see "Country Strong," take a pillow to the theater, because it's the perfect chance to catch up on lost sleep.

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Susan Brennan, Bishop Frank Dewane and Giovanna McGrath
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2011
Catholic Charities Ball Patron Party

Catholic Charities Ball Patron Party

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Mary Lou Winnick with Dr. William and Linda Cotter
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
Cotter focuses on Supreme Court's role

"The U.S. Supreme Court: Its Constitutional Role" was the topic of Dr. William Cotter's speech given at the Longboat Key Democratic Club's Jan. 11 meeting, held at the Chart House.

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SOLVE Director Donna Vellenga and Joan Webster
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
St. Mary Guild collect donations for SOLVE

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild held a dessert luncheon to recognize SOLVE, Save Our Lives Volunteers Every way, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Stella Maris Hall.

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