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Guide Location: USA » Sarasota
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.3 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.3 km
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Author: brian
Sarasota's theaters are some of the city's biggest cultural attractions. With its famous city landmark, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the amazing Regal Hollywood Stadium 20, you'll definitely find something that will suit your taste. This tour will guide you through some of the best cultural venues in Sarasota.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Being one of Sarasota's landmarks, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hosts more than 200 events that range from classical and rock music to Broadway musicals and modern dance. Its wonderful pink and purple building is famous for its architecture. With its cosy interiors and fantastic acoustics, the Hall is a wonderful place to relax after a nice dinner.
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2) Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theater was initially the clubhouse of The Women's Club of Sarasota. It was opened in 1915 and is part of a small group of Sarasota Tudor structures. In '79 the club moved out of the building which then housed the Florida Studio Theater. The building is in the traditional Mediterranean Revival style.
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3) Sarasota Opera House
Sarasota Opera House was opened in 1960 and has an extravagant 1000-seat venue in a Mediterranean Revival style. The building has recently undergone a $20 million restoration and is ready to welcome the public. It stages world-famous plays that will delight any spectator.
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4) Golden Apple Dinner Theatre
Opened in 1971, the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is a nice mix of great dining experience and mesmerizing theatre performance. Having 281 seats and a horseshoe shape, this place has produced over 300 musicals and plays. Having received many awards for excellence, it's a sure bet you'll enjoy your time here at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.
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5) Sarasota Film Society
Founded in 1984, the Sarasota Film Society is a non-profit organization supported by the community. The cinema screens a broad selection of movies that are, especially, independent and artistic. The Society also hosts the annual 10-day CINE-World Film Festival that takes place in November and plays the year's best 40 independent movies. It is one of the best places in Sarasota to watch an independent film.
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6) Burns Court Cinema
Located in a quiet area with good restaurants and shops, Burns Court Cinema features both foreign and art films that include independent and lesser-known movies. You can also have a glass of beer or wine and a wide variety of food that will satisfy any gourmand. Moreover, the cinema also houses the CineWorld International Film Festival that starts in November. This cinema is a must-go for any movie fan.
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