People with Purpose: Roger Pettingell

By Black Tie Staff
| 6:00 a.m. February 17, 2016

Roger Pettingel has been involved with Southeastern Guide Dogs for more than 10 years. Photo by Dex Honea.

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Occupation: Real-estate sales

Age: 54

Years involved in Southeastern Guide Dogs: 10+

Current other organizations involved in: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe board member; Child Protection Center, Inc.

"I feel that after all the community has given to me, it’s critical to give back. One of the things I most like about Sarasota is its philanthropic nature; we are a community in the truest sense of the word — supporting one another and keeping our city vibrant."