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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts venue located at 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida neighboring the Sarasota Bay. The main theater of the 80,000 square feet (7,400 m2) facility contains 1,741 seats.

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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
10th Street, Sarasota

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34237 Sarasota
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