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Sarasota

New sandwich shop opens in south Sarasota

Capriotti’s, known for its submarine sandwiches, is located on South Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is at 6320 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.

Latest News

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  • January 26, 2026
Sarasota joins Florida communities to oppose renewed offshore oil drilling
Sarasota City Engineer Sage Kamiya (left) and Public Works Director Nikesh Patel presented the federal offshore oil and gas leasing opposition resolution to the City Commission.
2
  • January 25, 2026
Parents have 3 days to excuse kids with new Sarasota Schools policy
Parents have 3 days to excuse kids with new Sarasota Schools policy
3
  • January 24, 2026
Ringling College names new president
Ringling College names new president
4
  • January 23, 2026
Investigators make cocaine-trafficking arrest near Sarasota park
About $12,000 in small bills was seized as part of the investigation.
5
  • January 23, 2026
New sandwich shop opens in south Sarasota
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is at 6320 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.

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  • January 22, 2026
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Business

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is at 6320 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
  • January 23, 2026
New sandwich shop opens in south Sarasota
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will open this spring at 1701 N. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.
  • January 23, 2026
Hob Nob to reopen in Sarasota with new owner
Malia Price, co-owner of The Sarasota Style, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 14 with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • January 21, 2026
Lifestyle, clothing brand officially opens on St. Armands Circle
Sarasota's Alyssa Freniere, Beate “Mama G” Goldstein and Blair Sellers are the people behind the new Mama G's location at University Town Center.
  • January 13, 2026
New German bakery, coffeehouse rises at University Town Center
Pura Vida Miami is at 4994 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 100, in Sarasota.
  • January 9, 2026
Healthy restaurant opens second Sarasota location
Katie Weiss is board chair of The Sarasota Players board of trustees. Thayer Greenberg is managing artistic director of The Sarasota Players.
  • January 7, 2026
The Sarasota Players adds new board, cuts CEO position and promotes two

Cops Corner

  • January 21, 2026
911 caller turns out to be all wet

Denied late night access to a bar, a man weaves an unlikely tale about the bouncer and smells noticeably foul of waste. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • January 14, 2026
Hotel, credit card holder fall victim to illicit fraud

A stolen credit card used to rent two hotel rooms for illicit — likely prostitution — activity runs up a $1,500 unpaid tab. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Schools

Parents have 3 days to excuse kids with new Sarasota Schools policy
  • January 25, 2026
Parents have 3 days to excuse kids with new Sarasota Schools policy

The new policy specifies a three-day window for Sarasota County parents to send in an attendance note following an excused absence, while outlining clearly what counts as an excused absence.

Ringling College names new president
  • January 24, 2026
Ringling College names new president
The resolution sponsored by School Board chair Bridget 
Ziegler passed 3-2.
  • January 21, 2026
Sarasota School Board reaffirms cooperation with ICE, other law enforcement
Superintendent of Schools Terry Connor speaks on the district's plans to maximize utilization.
  • January 18, 2026
Details firm up for Sarasota schools plan
Third graders Silas Swor and Misha Reus perform in "Button Up Your Overcoat," celebrating the 1930s.
  • January 13, 2026
Student performances span the decades as Southside Elementary celebrates 100 years
Urban Meyer takes in the Cardinal Mooney High/Booker High preseason football game in 2024.
  • January 9, 2026
Urban Meyer named to New College trustee board

Sports

Josh Harris shows off his handle before practice at Riverview High School. The senior guard leads all of FHSAA Class 7A in scoring, as of Jan. 18, with 24.2 points per game.
  • January 22, 2026
Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

Junior guard Jadyn Watts takes the ball downcourt for Cardinal Mooney girls basketball during a Jan. 17 game against The Villages Charter. After transferring from Sickles, she has been a top scorer amid an up-and-down season for the Cougars.
  • January 21, 2026
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball learns troubles of title defense
In her first year playing organized soccer at any level, Reagan Volkert has burst onto the scene with Sarasota Christian.
  • January 20, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Reagan Volkert
Kensington Kotuby has etched her name into the Kids World Records book for the longest time doing Skip-It jumps in the girls' 10-12 year old division.
  • January 15, 2026
Local 10-year-old becomes Kids World Record holder
Senior forward David Young (33) dribbles up the court with two defenders on him during a Jan. 9 game between Sarasota and Riverview. The Sailors have leaned on Young, among others, with Johnny Lackaff unavailable.
  • January 14, 2026
Life without Lackaff: Sarasota boys basketball digs deep in star's absence
Carter Evans has hit his stride as a scorer for Riverview boys basketball with three games of 26-plus points in his last four, as of Jan. 12.
  • January 13, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carter Evans

Real Estate

The home at 4311 Bay Shore Road was built in 1925 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,177 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 1925 and has one bedroom, one-and-a-half baths and 856 square feet of living area. They sold for $3.27 million in 2019.
  • January 22, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 5-9 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
The Condominium by the Bay was built in 1982 on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • January 21, 2026
Political power couple buys Sarasota condo
The home at 3544 San Remo Terrace was built in 1971 and has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,710 square feet of living area.
  • January 15, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
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Opinion

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  • January 7, 2026
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  • December 9, 2025
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Alaina Loyal and Gia Sammelman demonstrate concepts including push, pull, kinetic energy, friction.
  • January 22, 2026
STEAM education and circus arts combine with Marvelous, Miraculous Circus Machine
Sarasota MLK Celebration Committee Chair Jetson Grimes, awardees Joseph Mack, Susan Imperato, Valerie Buchand, Meadow Lark Walker, Monica Donley and David Morse, and former mayor Willie Shaw, gather on stage.
  • January 19, 2026
Sarasota's community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Artists from Embracing Our Differences line up to be recognized alongside President and CEO Sarah Wertheimer (right).
  • January 18, 2026
Embracing Our Differences opens grandly on Sarasota bayfront
Tom Watson showcases his 1929 Ford Model A.
  • January 17, 2026
Sarasota Yacht Club, St. Armands commemorate anniversary with century of cars
Steven Mark plays the drums.
  • January 14, 2026
Local drum circle members join musicians on stage during Meetup gathering
Third graders Silas Swor and Misha Reus perform in "Button Up Your Overcoat," celebrating the 1930s.
  • January 13, 2026
Student performances span the decades as Southside Elementary celebrates 100 years
Mark Garland, Theresa Andrews, Ann Palmer and Denise Costa prepare for the race.
  • January 11, 2026
Runners turn out on Siesta Key Beach to keep Andrew Monroe's legacy alive
Sarasota's Hasan Tezduyar gives a pat of appreciation to Rachel Apple, a wellness associate with Qualliv, at the Health and Wellness Expo at The Mall at University Town Center.
  • January 10, 2026
New Year, New You expo provides health resources at The Mall at UTC
Shayne McKinney, Jenifer McKinney, Heather Travers and Mark Thursby enjoy the vibes together.
  • January 4, 2026
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival draws large turnout
Views from 1418 John Ringling Parkway include the city skyline, Sarasota Bay and John Ringling Bridge.
  • January 4, 2026
Home within walking distance of St. Armands lists for $9 million
On vacation from chilly Pittsburgh are the Matt family: Joe, 6-year old Everly, Brionna and 3-year old Ada.
  • January 2, 2026
Pineapple Drop ushers out a 'perfect square year'

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