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Sarasota

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.

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.

Latest News

1
  • July 27, 2026
Downpour floods St. Armands, frays merchants' nerves again
Water pooled around outdoor seating in front of Cha Cha Coconuts on the night of Thursday, July 23.
2
  • July 27, 2026
Hospitals grow residency programs as Sarasota's population evolves
Dr. Abigail Dawes is a resident physician in the internal medicine program, and Dr. Michael Schandorf-Lartey is program director, at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
3
  • July 25, 2026
Youth sailing building crests final regulatory wave
The roof of Sarasota Youth Sailing's future building is designed to direct rainwater into a cistern for washing boats.
4
  • July 24, 2026
City staff instructed to develop condo-hotel policy
Larry Debb of GSP Development with a scale model of Saravela at the development's sales center.
5
  • July 23, 2026
Police work is dogged determination for SPD's K-9 Unit
Sarasota Police Department K-9 Kodak seems ready for deployment with handler Officer Ryan Block.

Neighbors

Avi Sigal-Verier,10; Rachel Moulton, associate artist and director of education; and Joah Sigal-Verier and Sterling Saiger, both 8, pose together.
  • July 27, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre brings old memories and new beginnings
Jared Thomas, 8; Penelope Brouillette, 7; and Sebastian Meehan, 8, chalk the trail together.
  • July 24, 2026
Kids use sidewalk chalk to decorate the trail at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Cindy and Chris Common
  • July 23, 2026
Final Manasota Track Club beach run to memorialize late members
Helen Hreen, Alliance Française de Sarasota president; Catherine White Barbara Frey and Maggie Edwy stand beside a replica of the Eiffel Tower at Bastille Day.
  • July 23, 2026
Alliance Française de Sarasota forges ahead with educational offerings

Business

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.
  • July 23, 2026
Can new concept earn the bread for Wolfie's at University Town Center?
Co-owners Tory Delany and Kevin O'Hanlon say every aspect of Delany's Public House on Lakewood Main Street is genuine Irish.
  • July 15, 2026
Delany's Public House ready to open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
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.
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center
FoodTrukt, a new app, aims to bring together food truck owners and customers through making locations, schedules and menus more accessible.
  • July 8, 2026
Find nearby food trucks with new app

Cops Corner

  • July 22, 2026
Front porch rug drying sparks a boarding house fight

A physical altercation over a tenant drying a rug over a boarding house railing ended when both men were informed they could be arrested. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • July 15, 2026
Gas pump incident leaves dispute over fault

A woman said a fuel pump malfunctioned and sprayed gas on the ground, but she was billed for the extra gallons anyway. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Schools

The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus has steadily grown over the past 20 years on Tamiami Trail.
  • July 21, 2026
USF names new Sarasota-Manatee leader for New College transition

Students enrolled as of July 1 will continue their studies on the local campus.

Lakeview Elementary first graders Emory Snyder, Lenny Collazo-Leon and Cullan Peacock watch in excitement to see whether items float or sink in the Ocean Technology Lab at Mote Sea May 7.
  • July 17, 2026
Mote aquarium produces a wave of impact on Manatee, Sarasota students
Brookside Middle School sign with updated social media handles to @GulfCoastAcademySCS.
  • July 16, 2026
Future plans for Sarasota County schools are underway
Teacher Erin Foss reads at a table that includes second grader Landry Shorb, Alison Rini visits and third grader Adonis Harris at Star Lab.
  • July 16, 2026
Microschools reach Sarasota as they grow throughout the state of Florida
Administrators and teachers say reading to students in the summer is important so they don't fall backward.
  • July 16, 2026
Administrators, teachers offer tips on navigating the world of testing
  • July 16, 2026
Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

Sports

Carlos Woods (center) led Booker football to the FHSAA Class 3A state semifinals and a 12-2 record last season, but will not return for year two.
  • July 24, 2026
Carlos Woods out as Booker athletic director and football coach

The 2025 season was Woods' first as coach of the Tornadoes after previously serving as defensive coordinator.

This fall will be Anthony "Amp" Campbell's third year as the Sarasota High football coach. He's still searching for his first winning season with the Sailors.
  • July 23, 2026
Sarasota High football charts a course for the win
Hamlet Perez was a senior left-hander for Sarasota High baseball in 2026. It was the Sailors' first season under coach Sterling Pell, who hopes to help develop future pros in seasons to come.
  • July 22, 2026
Sarasota can strengthen its pipeline to professional baseball
Natalia Lesniewska raked in a meet-high 11 medals — 10 gold, one bronze — among all girls at the Florida Summer Age Group Championships.
  • July 21, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalia Lesniewska
This past season was Jordan Guerrero's first as the Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach. Guerrero, who pitched in the San Diego Padres organization from 2015-23, guided the Thunder to an 8-12 record.
  • July 16, 2026
Retired pros bring unique experience to high school coaching
The Sarasota Lions, playing by FIBA rules in the Sunbelt Basketball Association, offer competitive opportunities to players like Willie Jackson (right).
  • July 16, 2026
Sarasota Lions hit the hardwood

Real Estate

The home at 1204 Hillview Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,687 square feet of living area.
  • July 23, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for July 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
The Unit 17PHC condominium at 50 Central Ave. was built in 2005 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,174 square feet of living area.
  • July 16, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 29-July 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
The home at 1575 Eastbrook Drive was built in 2025 and has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,068 square feet of living area.
  • July 9, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
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  • July 15, 2026
  • By Matt Walsh
Why the worst rise to top
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  • July 8, 2026
  • By Adrian Moor, Vittorio Nastasi
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  • July 1, 2026
  • By Matt Walsh
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Jared Thomas, 8; Penelope Brouillette, 7; and Sebastian Meehan, 8, chalk the trail together.
  • July 24, 2026
Kids use sidewalk chalk to decorate the trail at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Toby reaches up to greet a new helping of foam.
  • July 18, 2026
Dog Bar Sarasota celebrates one-year anniversary
Poppy Otte paddles through the water while Mote Education Specialist Morgan Swartz helps.
  • July 12, 2026
Campers make a splash with Mote Marine Laboratory
Alex Walker, 6, and Max Walker, 8, work on paintings at the America250 Celebration at Selby Library.
  • July 11, 2026
America250 Celebration at Selby Library showcases local, national history
Sam and Ileana Galati bring some starfish and star-spangled attire.
  • July 5, 2026
All-American Cookout dazzles with bubbles and food
Eric Ribeiro and his son, Luke Ribeiro, 17; watch the fireworks from the VIP and sponsors area.
  • July 5, 2026
Siesta Key Fourth of July Fireworks celebrates local and national milestones
Frankie Del Rosario of The ProMedia Group, which assisted with the projectors for the display, shows that he's "awesome" at setting off the fireworks.
  • July 4, 2026
Fireworks go virtual in interactive art display at Spirit of '76 block party
The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton performs on the second stage.
  • July 4, 2026
Nathan Benderson Park goes big for Fireworks on the Lake

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