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Can you eat both halves of a corned beef sandwich? You can test your skills when Wolfie's Hand Cut opens at UTC late this year.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 23, 2026
Can new concept earn the bread for Wolfie's at University Town Center?

Wolfie's Hand Cut will use a Chipotle Mexican Grill-style fast-casual concept to streamline operations.

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The Sarasota Ballet has hired Misa Kuranaga as principal dancer. In the 2025-26 season, she danced in "Birthday Offering" with the company.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 23, 2026
Sarasota Ballet adds three principal dancers

The company also announces five other appointments and two promotions.

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"Reflection-Venice, 1894," a photogravure print taken by Alfred Stieglitz, and Clarence Hudson White's photogravure print, "Edge of Woods-Evening, (1900)," were gifts of Warren J. and Margot Coville to The Ringling.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 22, 2026
The Ringling goes back to black-and-white photography

The "Evocative Lens" exhibit features early experiments by Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz and Clarence H. White.

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Tania Vergara Dance Theater will stage a free performance of "HuMangrove" on Saturday, July 25, at Selby LIbrary.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2026
The best things to do this weekend in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties for July 23-29.

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Linda R. McKee, retired chief librarian of The Ringling, and Deborah W. Walk, retired chief circus curator, have written a book about a mysterious painting known as the "Greta Garbo Vermeer."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 20, 2026
Two sleuths track the mystery of the 'Greta Garbo Vermeer'

A retired curator and a librarian at The Ringling have written a new book about the elusive painting.

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Logan Shaw, Wolfe Shaw, Michael Garey and Calvin Shaw, the team behind the new M & W Sweet Spot frozen treat shop on Longboat Key, showcase a variety of their offerings, including frozen custard sandwiches and drinks.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 15, 2026
From frozen custard to soft serve, Longboat's treats help locals stay cool

Those seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth have plenty of options with shops including the newly opened M & W Sweet Spot on Longboat Key's north end.

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An interior view of Lynn Goldsmith's "Shared Light" photo exhibition in the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 15, 2026
Selby Gardens exhibit showcases rock 'n' roses

Lynn Goldsmith's photos celebrate nature and her collaboration with Selby artist-in-residence Patti Smith.

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Whitney’s Restaurant on the north end of Longboat Key is planning to expand to the office building next door, pictured to the right.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 15, 2026
Whitney's restaurant plans expansion

The Longboat Key restaurant owners paid $1.2 million for the property next door last October.

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Co-owners Tory Delany and Kevin O'Hanlon say every aspect of Delany's Public House on Lakewood Main Street is genuine Irish.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 15, 2026
Delany's Public House ready to open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The owners went to great lengths to present the public with a genuine Irish Public House.

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  • July 14, 2026
The Last Romance

At Florida Studio Theatre from July 22 - August 16, 2026.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance presents an In-The-Round performance at its home studio.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events July 16-22 around Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Former Sarasota Opera maestro Victor DeRenzi and Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 13, 2026
Selby Gardens announces collaboration with former Sarasota Opera maestro

Victor De Renzi will bring his creative vision to the living museum for the spring 2027 season.

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Fogartyville has installed a new bar.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 13, 2026
Fogartyville gets a face-lift

Grants allow the Rosemary District listening room to add a built-in bar, more restrooms and flexible seating options.

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Keren Shani-Lifrak is stepping down as executive director of Artist Series Concerts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2026
Artist Series Concerts executive director is stepping down

The board is undertaking a search for Keren Shani-Lifrak's successor.

  • Arts + Culture
Jason Starkman, the director of operations for The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, shows off a corned beef sandwich. Wolfie's 21 Hand Cut is coming to UTC in late November or early December.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center

The new restaurant will offer 21st-century versions of the Original Wolfie's and Rascal House menu items.

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