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By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published September 7, 2000
Remembering the work of a teacher and artist
Robert O. Hodgell was a beloved teacher and artist on both sides of the Sunshine Skyway. This weekend the artist, who died in March, is remembered in two shows: "In Memory of Bob Hodgell 1923-2000," Art League of Manatee County, reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, and "A Hodgell Legacy," Elliott Gallery, Eckerd College, reception 3-5 p.m. Sunday. The artist worked in slab sculpture, linocuts and painting (including Myakka River, above). The Art League is at 209 9th St. W., Bradenton; (941) 746-2862; http://www.almc.org; hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. through Oct. 2. Eckerd College is at 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; phone (727) 864-8340; http://www.eckerd.edu.; hours are 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. through Sept. 29. The shows and events are free.