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Linda Kuck, Donna Dubiel and Susie Wills with Wally and Pam Smith
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chapel Advent Dinner

Members of the Siesta Key Chapel celebrated Advent Sunday with a potluck dinner, Sunday, Dec. 1. After the dinner, members sang Christmas carols and decorated the chapel's Christmas tree with handmade chrismons.

  • Siesta Key
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Stephanie and Jonathan Parker with daugthers Charlotte and Elizabeth Parker
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Light Up the Village Parade

Siesta Key celebrated the holidays with the 2013 Light Up the Village Parade Saturday, Nov. 30. At sundown, local businesses and organizations paraded along Ocean Boulevard. Afterward, children met Santa and had their 29th year, marks the beginning of the holiday season.

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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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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 28, 2013
DID reconsiders parking meters

Finding new sources of revenue topped the priority list for the Downtown Improvement District at its recent workshop, during which members suggested bringing back parking meters.

  • Sarasota
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A 10-story condominium is planned for the site that currently houses an abandoned gas station.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 28, 2013
Burns Square property has 'zen' future

The lot at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is the future site of a 10-story condominium building with some unique features.

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The project in Red Bug Slough aims to filter runoff and improve water quality in nearby Roberts Bay.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 28, 2013
Red Bug Slough project back on schedule

After being delayed by September's heavy rainfall, a wetland project at the popular nature preserve moves forward again.

  • Sarasota
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Robert Marbut, the consultant hired to address the region’s homelessness issues, addresses a joint meeting of the city and county commissions on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota residents speak out about homeless shelter

During Monday's joint meeting, city and county commissioners identified three sites as potential locations for a regional 'come as you are' shelter.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
News Briefs

Plea deal struck for fatal 2012 DUI crash on Siesta; Controversy continues to cook at Bob's Boathouse; Industrial project chosen for county-owned land

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