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

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Chance has grown up with mom, Pam Rosaire-Zoppe, and her family.
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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.

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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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Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
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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.
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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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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.

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Courtesy photo. Mike Charles, SGCC, presented the check for $12,500 to Suzanne Klinker.
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Veterans victory

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

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Teaching tech

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County will receive $13,000 from the Comcast Foundation for its participation in Comcast Digital Connectors 2013-2014.

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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.

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A 10-story condominium is planned for the site that currently houses an abandoned gas station.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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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The project, slated for completion in October, will continue into the new year.
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Siesta seawall procures no quick completion

A city-county project to restore the Bay Island Park seawall has stalled due to death of the contractor.

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Puppy Town on South Tamiami Trail is one area pet retailer that would be affected by the proposed ordinance.
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  • November 28, 2013
Pressure mounts against area puppy shops

An area animal-rights advocacy group pushes for a county ordinance to crack down on what it claims is the inhumane treatment of animals in area pet stores.

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