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Letters to the EDITOR To the Editor,
Your creating and publishing ‘The Antique Shoppe’
Newspaper has been a great accomplishment and provided
Florida with a comprehensive understanding of the antiques
business in one of the largest States of the Union! Without
Dear Bruce & Staff, ‘The Antique Shoppe’ the business would not have been as

I was recently informed about your impending retirement successful for all of us.
and the ceasing of production of the Antique Shoppe Newspaper The distribution every month has been outstanding with deal-
and Antiques & Art Around Florida. This comes with mixed ers and customers always looking forward to the new monthly
feelings. I’m extremely happy for you Bruce, as your retirement issues.
will surely bring new adventures. That being said, I am sorry Articles, photos and advertising all done by you as Editor and
to see your paper disappear. You and your staff have worked a very professional staff.
diligently thru the years to bring both advertisers and readers I am the daughter of a newspaper man: Ralph J. Smith. Re-
quality products. Your professionalism and dedication to your porter, photographer and writer on the staff of the ‘Omaha
paper, websites, and newsletters has not gone without notice. World Herald’ for over 30 years. He interviewed several U.S.
I appreciate everything you’ve done to promote the antiques Presidents, well known stars of the entertainment business and
industry. so on.

I wish you much success in your next endeavors, or at just I’m mentioning my father because I learned how important
being retired. You will be missed. newspapers are and the work involved to get them published.
Joe and I want to thank you for your support with publishing
Sincerely, my news-releases for Art Exhibitions and always creating good

Sherrie Hershone advertisements.
Orange Tree Antiques Mall Best Wishes for a wonderful retirement!
Winter Park, FL Sincerely,

Anne Smith and Joe Lehn

Gulfport, Florida

Sarasota Estate Auction April 10-11 Sale SUGAR BEAR

features Art Glass, Fine Art, Antiques ANTIQUE MALL

By Tom O’Hara Jacksonville— Sugar Bear
Antiques Mall is celebrating 22
Sarasota, FL— Attracting more wonderful consignments Andrew Ford,
Auctioneer of Sarasota Estate Auction will be offering an outstanding collection years in Jacksonville!

Early French Empire Bronze Clock of early Twentieth Century Art Glass. This upcoming two day sale April 10-11, Located at 3047 Julington
2021 will include more than two dozen pieces of art glass, most from recognized Creek Rd. the 10,000 sq. ft.
artists including Czechs Pavel Hlava, Tomas Hlavika and Englishman Peter Layton. celebrates with 100 dealers
There will be more from the Adrienne and Gigi Vittadini Southampton selling quality antiques,
Collection with wonderful French, English and early American furnishings and collectibles, and unique one-

Duncan Denali fine art. Ford has more than 400 paintings most from listed artists in America of-a-kind items for you and
(20th-21st C.)
Erte (1892-1990) Opal Fire and Europe. March Avery, daughter of Milton Avery will be represented by a your home. Come meet the
large oil on canvas landscape painting. A painting by C.H. Gifford, the popular gang any day between 10am
New England artist, best known for his oils of marine scenes will be among the
offerings. and 5:45pm. They’re open 7
Another Mid-Century table from the design studio of Philip Kelvin Laverne is days a week.
19th C. Equestrian Scene
going on the block, bronze, coffee table style. Their Anniversary Celebration
Jewelry and exotic watches both antiques and vintage pieces will be offered is slated for March 12-13-14.
as well. There are multiple sterling tea services from the most popular American Be sure to stop in to find the
and European makers. “Best Prices in Jacksonville.”
The full catalog will be online by Monday, March 22,2021 with more details
Edward Nesteruk Marie Vassilieff Come see their monthly Porch
(B. 1941) (1884-1957) Russian, of all to be offered. Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11 this 1,400 lot auction will
Pennsylvania OilCanvas Sales the first full weekend
be online through liveauctioneers, invaluable, bidsquare, The Saleroom and (March 5-6-7) of each month.
iCollector and also with left bids and phone bidding, 941 359 8700; their website
is www.sarasotaestateauction.com. For detailed information call
The Gallery is open for previews at, 522 South Pineapple, Sarasota, FL but a Sugar Bear Antiques Mall at
L- Peter Layton (B. 1937) 904-886-0393.
England, Glass Vase call first is suggested.
R-Pavel Hlava (1924-2003)
Czech Glass