Album cover discoveries
New Yorker follows clues to learn locations
WHEN IT COMES TO REAL ESTATE, THE SAYING goes, the three most important things are: location, location, location.
For commercial real estate agent Bob Egan in New York, the adage holds true for his hobby as well: He tracks down where the covers of classic rock albums were shot. Full Story
FGCU photo lands on magazine cover
A dramatic sunset snapshot of the Florida Gulf Coast University campus trumped four other finalists from around the country in a contest to choose the cover of an international education magazine. Full Story
Collectors take a shine to iridescent glass
KOVELS: ANTIQUES
Ancient Roman iridescent glass dug up in Israel is now being featured in modern jewelry. One of the jewelry designers told viewers of a late-night shopping channel that the thin layer of iridescence called “patina” was taken from the ancient glass and assembled flake by flake on a base used to create new jewelry. A chemical reaction causes buried glass to form the iridescent layer. Full Story
‘I Brake for Yard Sales’
BEACH READING
by Lara Spencer(Abrams Books, $24.95)
Lara Spencer, former host of “Antiques Roadshow,” tells readers how she regularly scours local flea markets, estate sales and thrift shops, and transforms her secondhand finds into first-class design elements and conversation pieces. Full Story
THIS WEEK ON WGCU-TV
THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 10 P.M.He Touched Me: The Gospel Musicof Elvis PresleyThe rock-n-roller’s commitment togospel music was tested many timesby producers and record executives,until the Grammys overlooked Presley’s Full Story
Golden retriever event scheduled
A “Golden Day of Festivities” benefitingting Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida iis set ffor 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at For Footed Friends. The store is located at 13040 Livingston Rd. #4 in the Marquesa Plaza. Full Story
Puppets, sweating and sports coverage
ARTS COMMENTARY
If they gave out medals for Most Offbeat Olympic Coverage, The Wall Street Journal would certainly be in contention for one.
I know the Games ended Aug. 12 with a big musical bash, but I’ve been so entertained by the WSJ’s journalism that I just have to write about it. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
¦ LEO (July 23 to August 22) A colleague might try to goad you into saying or doing the wrong thing. It’s best to ignore the troublemaker, even if he or she riles your royal self. Your supporters stand with you. Full Story
‘Hope Springs’
LATEST FILMS
Any couple that doesn’t fight is lying to themselves and/or has been together so long they have their routines down pat. For Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) in “Hope Springs,” it’s both. Full Story
SAVE THE DATE
It’s never too early to mark your calendar for galas and fundraisers not to miss in the coming social season. Nor is it too soon to list your nonprofit organization’s event in Florida Weekly. Send Save the Date details to editor Cindy Pierce at cpierce@floridaweekly.com. Full Story
Stage set for American Sandsculpting Championship
The American Sand Sculpting Championship will return for 10 days, from Nov. 16 – 25. Master sand sculptors will hit Fort Myers Beach, forming the largest sand sculpting event in the state. Full Story
New image kicks off round two for writers
WRITING CHALLENGE
The response to the Florida Weekly Writing Challenge has been tremendous. We’ve received more than 50 submissions for the first round of the contest. The quality of the stories has made choosing which entries to publish a noteworthy task for our editors. The competition is just getting started. Full Story
Diabolical defense
CONTRACT BRIDGE
This deal occurred in the Vanderbilt Teams some years ago. South got to four hearts doubled on the bidding shown, and West led a diamond, won by East with the queen. East shifted to a trump, on which South played the nine. West could have taken the trick with the ten, but, in an effort to mislead declarer, he won the nine with the queen. Full Story
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