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Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center
Wolfie's Hand Cut, a new concept from The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, is expected to open in late November or early December in The Shoppes at UTC, 8519 Cooper Creek Blvd. It is taking over the space that previously hosted Sprinkles Cupcakes. A press release…
Venice Council to discuss police staffing
VENICE — City Council members have a full agenda in front of them for Tuesday's meeting, with their summer break in sight just beyond it.
Florida Freedom Tour to visit Venice
VENICE — The Florida Freedom Tour, a Mobile History Museum initiative, will visit the Venice Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23.
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The governing body’s last-minute tickets sales site, which at times had listed…
Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as its new coach after disappointing World Cup
Portugal has announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach following its disappointing run at the World Cup. The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian…
Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
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Suncoast lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care?
On a late afternoon in May, Sarasota County’s statehouse liaison explained to a group of residents how a controversial state law required county staff to approve large apartment projects despite heavy opposition.
Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband. It is the fourth year in a row that the queen, the wife of King…
WBTT presents summer show ‘Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue’
SARASOTA — After several runs of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul” production, WBTT is bringing the music back in a new way in “Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue,” an announcement states.
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75
Two young drivers were killed 7 miles and two hours apart overnight on a stretch of Interstate 75 in Sarasota and Manatee counties, the Florida Highway Patrol said early Friday. The 18-year-old Parrish woman and 22-year-old Bradenton man were not identified by name. The FHP said…
Sheriff's Office opens messaging platform to enhance communications
Residents, businesses and visitors in unincorporated Sarasota County have a new messaging platform they can use to stay informed. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recently launched a new automated messaging platform, Versaterm CommunityConnect. “Utilizing this new technology…
Today in History: July 10, the Battle of Britain begins in World War II
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