Sarasota is truly
a unique and vibrant community -- a place rich in the cultural heritage
of the last century. It is perhaps this "young" historic perspective that
makes Sarasota such an interesting community. So much of our history is
still alive today. From the fishermen on the Gulf, to the eastern farmers,
to the circus performers and former circus greats who make their home here,
from golfing legends to baseball heroes, the past meets the present and
leads us into the future every day.
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Restful and laid-back,
Sarasota is reminiscent of Florida's southeast coastline 20 years ago.
That is the key to Sarasota's subtle charm. Sarasota has retained the lifestyle
that has been lost in so many parts of the Sunshine State. There is an
unmistakable tropical attitude that graces our little corner of the world.
With crystal clear waters, the whitest sand in the world, and picturesque
blue horizons, the natural beauty surrounds us and enlivens every aspect
of the community. But there is so much more.
John Ringling created
an incredible art complex on his 68-acre estate, and for that monumental
achievement and many more that followed Sarasota has become known as the
cultural capital of Florida. The Asolo State Theater has gained a reputation
as one of the leading regional theaters in the United States. The new Asolo
Center for the Performing Arts, built at a cost of $10 million, is home
to a laboratory theater for the Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory
of Professional Actor Training; a motion picture and television sound stage
facility; classrooms and administrative offices.
The Ringling Museum's
original Asolo Theater was an 18th century playhouse brought here from
Asolo, Italy. It is now used for educational programs put on by the museum,
as well as special performances.
The Van Wezel Performing
Arts Hall hosts symphony orchestras, jazz, operas and musicals, choral
productions, ballets and many performers from all ends of the entertainment
industry.
The Sarasota Opera,
the Sarasota Ballet Company, Venice Little Theatre, Florida Symphonic Band,
Englewood Performing Arts Series and much more make Sarasota an unbeatable
cultural oasis.
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