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On Saturday, Nov. 30, Julia and Brandon Yu pose with Gilly the Shark.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 30, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Santa Jaws is Back!

Every Saturday until Dec. 21, visitors of the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory can take pictures with their seasonally-dressed mascot from noon to 2 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 29, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 29

Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Aiden and Garet Pearson with Rebekah Steinbach
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El's Hanukkah Dinner

Temple Emanu-El's Religious School held a Hanukkah dinner Friday, Nov. 29. The evening benefited the temple's school and included food made by temple families. As a part of the celebration, students were invited to display their handmade menorahs during the meal.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2013
City Commission to consider St. Armands event moratorium

Landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle have requested a moratorium on events held at St. Armands Circle Park during the 2014 peak tourist season.

  • Sarasota
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Christine Jennings, CEO of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, plays Mrs. Mable Ringling alongside Steve Queior, CEO of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 29, 2013
13th annual Sarasota Ministerial Association's Thanksgiving

The Sarasota Ministerial Association held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chance has grown up with mom, Pam Rosaire-Zoppe, and her family.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chance the Chimpanzee visits Selby

Big Cat Habitat's chimpanzee Chance visited the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Friday Nov. 29. Chance and his caretaker, Pam Rosaire-Zoppe, educated Selby visitors on chimpanzees and the local nonprofit. The visit is a part of the garden's Thanksgiving Break Family Extravaganza, which runs until Sunday, Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
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Chance is four years old and lives at home with Pam Rosaire-Zoppe
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chance visits Selby Gardens

Big Cat Habitat's Chance the chimpanzee visited the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Friday Nov. 29. Chance and his caretaker, Pam Rosaire-Zoppe, educated Selby visitors on chimpanzees and the local non-profit. The visit is a part of the Garden's Thanksgiving Break Family Extravaganza, which runs until Sunday, Dec. 1.

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Town Hall is closed today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 29, 2013
Town Hall closed today

Town Hall and its departments are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday today.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 29, 2013
New apartment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch

Davis Development plans to build 270 apartment units on State Road 70 and Pope Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Principal dancer Logan Learned performs "Les Patineurs" at the Ballet Across America III performance at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this past summer. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces Ashton Lineup

Sarasota Ballet has officially announced the lineup of ballets it will perform for the April 30 through May 3 Sir Frederick Ashton Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 29, 2013
UPDATE: Bob's Boathouse served with violation

Sarasota County Code Enforcement has ordered the newly relocated restaurant to stop outdoor dining service in the late evenings.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Trot 5K

PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Trot 5K

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Runners pound the pavement for the Turkey Trot 5K.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Trot 5K

Runners woke up early and braved the cold weather Thanksgiving Day for the annual Turkey Trot 5K. Athletes sported holiday-themed attire and made their way over the Ringling Bridge to kick of the day's festivities.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Holiday ring

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys is seeking volunteers from now through Dec. 24, to help man its Salvation Army kettle bell during the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Mike Charles, SGCC, presented the check for $12,500 to Suzanne Klinker.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Veterans victory

In honor of our servicemen and women, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club held its 10th annual Armed Forces Cup Friday, Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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