Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

Weeks after the Sarasota City Commission named a panel to explore future uses for the city-owned Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the iconic structure has been added to the list of the most ...

The story of the almost 90-year-old historic Van Wezel estate continues after nearly three years of work. The sprawling Mediterranean revival home looks a bit different than it did in 1937 ...

Ilene Denton on her love for the Van Wezel—and why she feels its time for a new performing arts hall. City leaders dreamed big back in the 1960s when they envisioned a performing arts hall that ...

Before it opened nearly 55 years ago, Sarasota residents weren’t sure what to make of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. It was mockingly dubbed the “Purple Cow” and the “Purple People ...

Award nominees, family, and friends gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota to honor male and female ...

Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced its 2024-25 season earlier this week, featuring another lineup full of famous musicians, comedians and other celebrities. This Van Wezel season ...

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SARASOTA, Fla. — As much as 4 feet of storm surge rushed into parts of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall when Hurricane Milton came through. Because of this "significant water intrusion," all ...

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