Thanks in large part to the efforts of arts-minded developer and circus magnate John Ringling, Sarasota has long been considered Southwest Florida's "Cultural Capital." A happening theatre district, world class museums, scores of galleries, and the yearly Asolo Theatre Festival keep artsy types busy for days on end. The area attracts thespains and theatre fans, while numerous blues and jazz festivals light up the streets of St. Armand's Circle and Siesta Key year-round.
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Sarasota Ballet
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(800) 361-8388
www.sarasotaballet.org
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The Golden Apple Dinner Theater
25 North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota
(941) 366-5454
www.thegoldenapple.com
Longboat Key Center for the Arts
6860 Longboat Drive South, Longboat Key
(941) 383-2345
www.lbkca.org
Circus Sarasota
8251 15th Street East, Sarasota
(941) 355-9335
www.circussarasota.org
John and Mable Ringling Museum Complex
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
(941) 359-5700
www.ringling.org
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota
(941) 366-5731
www.selby.org
Mote Marine Aquarium
600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota
(941) 388-4441
www.mote.org
Myakka River State Park
13207 State Road 72, Sarasota
(941) 361-6511
www.myakkariver.org
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(800) 826-9303
www.vanwezel.org
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