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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 21, 2010
Deal Us in: Double, rebid or pass?

South bid one diamond, and West made a weak jump overcall of two hearts. What should South bid when North and East have passed?

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2010
WEATHER: Vibrant Vista

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Island Park, in downtown Sarasota. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 21, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: M Gallery of Fine Art

'This intimate salon-like atmosphere echoes the art world's sweeping movement toward representational art,' says gallery owner Maggie Kruger.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 21, 2010
Broadway muscle (WITH VIDEO)

Former dancer Jay Poindexter went from working in the spotlight to pulling the strings backstage.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 21, 2010
Film Review: 'Inception'

When Christopher Nolan directs, expect greatness and, above all, originality. In his highly anticipated new film, "Inception," Nolan pulls out all the stops, taking his audience on an intellectual ride that thrills at every turn.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 20, 2010
Mote's Waldo returns to Florida Keys

The robot was deployed Monday to gather information about oil impact.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 20, 2010
P&Z e-mail spat ensues

The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.

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  • By Sue Seiter
  • July 20, 2010
Peace members enjoy kayaking trip

A women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church recently enjoyed a day kayaking on Sarasota Bay.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 20, 2010
Local water skiers qualify for National Championships

Three members of the Sarasota Ski A Rees Water Ski Show Team recently qualified to compete in the 36th Division 1 Show Ski National Championships Aug. 13-15 in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.06.10 to 07.15.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 19, 2010
Sarasota County schedules paving meeting

The other half of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved in August. The project will be completed in February 2011.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 19, 2010
OBITUARY: Rolliston Linscott Jr.

Rolliston Linscott Jr., 94, was a 19-year resident of Longboat Key.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 19, 2010
City makes police panel recommendation

Commissioners could adopt the measures suggested by the Police Advisory Panel to improve the Sarasota Police Department.

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  • By Elaine Glickman
  • July 19, 2010
Jewish community gathers for wine tasting

More than 120 people came out for the special event at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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