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Two different first nests were reported Wednesday in Collier County — one by The Collier County Sea Turtle Protection Team on Barefoot Beach and another by Conservancy of Southwest Florida scientists on Keewaydin Island.
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The president of a local company that imports primates was charged with a misdemeanor involving mistreatment of animals earlier this year.
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This week, three shows open including Sondheim & Weidman's 'Assassin' at The Sarasota Players, three plays close and eight others continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters. In addition, there are three limited engagements plus five staged readings at Florida Repertory Theatre that are part of the PlayLab Festival of New Works.
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