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AROUND THE SARASOTA AREA CONTINUED
PERFORMING ARTS:
• Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: A true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, the Van Wezel, (pronounced Van Wayzull), presents a broad spectrum of the world’s finest performers representing the diverse tastes of Southwest Florida residents and visitors. vanwezel.org/
• The Players Centre for Performing Arts is Sarasota’s community theatre, dedicated to delivering quality productions and keeping the community engaged with the arts. The Players seeks to provide an artistic outlet for locals and visitors alike to experience live theatre and live theatre training. theplayers.org/about-us/
• Asolo Repertory, Florida’s premier professional theatre, is one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. A center for theatrical excellence, Asolo Rep stages up to fifteen productions every season, spanning a diverse repertoire of newly commissioned plays, bold reinterpretations of contemporary and classical works, and provocative new musical theatre experiences. asolorep.org/
• Florida Studio Theatre: Founded in 1973, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has grown from an alternative touring group into a nationally recognized regional theatre. Hip and historical, entertaining and challenging, FST is truly Sarasota’s public theatre. floridastudiotheatre.org/
• Manatee Performing Arts Center: We are committed to being the community’s premier theater and the region’s center for cultural, educational and artistic expression. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that we deliver engaging excellence for all ages, through the talent we present, the services we offer and the experiences we create. manateeperformingartscenter.com/
FOODIES:
• MADE Restaurant
• Boca Sarasota
• Walt’s Fish Market
• Yoder’s Restaurant & Amish
Village
• Crumbl Cookie
• Poppo’s Tacos
• Fresh Kitchen
• Metro Diner
• Jpan Sushi & Grill
• Mission BBQ
INTERFAITH OFFERINGS:
• Ford’s Garage
• Daruma
• Kiki’s Breakfast Cafe
• Oak & Stone
• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
• Sage Biscuit
• Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine • Eidelweiss German
• Shore Restaurant
• Venezia Italian
• Cha Cha Coconuts
• Speaks Clam Bar
• Columbia Restaurant • The Old Salty Dog
• Owens Fish Camp
• Mama G’s
• Michael’s on East
• Station 400
• Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine • Drunken Poet Café
• Der Dutchman
• Pho Cal
• Bayside Community Church (Multiple Locations) 15800 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212 Christian • Church of Saint Patrick 7900 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241 Catholic
• Dieu Phap Buddhist Association 2512 34th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208 Buddhist Temple
• Islamic Society of Sarasota Bradenton 4350 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 3423 Muslim • Temple Emanu-El 151 McIntosh Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 Jewish
• LGBTQ+ Faith Resources: gaychurch.org/
TRANSPORTATION:
USF Students ride free on the county buses in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Sarasota counties with valid USF ID! USF Students get 1⁄2 off ride fare on Manatee county buses with valid USD ID!
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