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From left, Goodwill Veterans Services Coordinator Mike Marzella, Security Officer Steven Stouffer, Signal 88 franchisee Tim Robinson, Signal 88 Operations Manager Brian Hannon and Stouffer's counselor Edwin Robinson.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 3 Recap

The third episode of MTV's locally-shot reality series featured an uneventful booze cruise, a shockingly civil reconciliation and a teary bayside talk between the formerly sole stable couple on the show.

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The deli will offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other items. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Bradenton deli slated for grand opening

A new deli and eatery is inspired by the bakeries in New York.

  • East County
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge is almost completed, but punch-list items must be addressed to make it safe for vehicular traffic. Heavy summer rains are causing a delay for its opening. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the vehicle involved in an April hit-and-run as authorities conducted an investigation into the collision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2017
Police charge man in downtown hit and run

Police say Sarasota resident Devon Watts, 27, struck a pedestrian with his truck in April near North Pineapple Avenue and First Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 14, 2017
Overlook Park gets cleaned SUP

The paddle board and kayak company Engulfed Adventures pitched in to clean up Overlook Park on Aug. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 14, 2017
Siesta Beach pavilion and other business vandalized over weekend

The graffiti, which referenced Orlando several times, was also found on the Frontier Communications building on Midnight Pass Road. Police have no suspects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meetings will be held at the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2017
Manatee County may narrow search for new administrator

Boards work on improving development processes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota students head back to school

Sarasota Public Schools opened its doors on Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Schafer holds a scallop shell she found at last year's search.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota Bay Watch prepares for the Great Scallop Search of 2017

The 10th annual scallop search will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 14, 2017
Random Acts Returns with 'Hold My Beer'

Director Kelly Woodland reflects on the rebirth of her theater company.

  • Arts + Culture
Katie Cunningham and Erik Meixelsperger. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 14, 2017
Theater review: 'Double Indemnity'

Dog Days production of “Double Indemnity” investigates murder and morality in faithful adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Connor Krug, coach Lance Luciani and Jake Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 14, 2017
ODA twins win USTA national doubles title

The boys won the 14U championship in Mobile, Ala.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 13, 2017
Sarasotans gather in support of peace after white supremacist rally in Virginia

After a rally drawing thousands of white supremacists to Charlottesville, Va., about 100 people gathered in downtown Sarasota to show their opposition to hate.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2017
Christ Church fries up fellowship

Christ Church congregants gathered for a fish fry on Aug. 12.

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