Sarasota Opera Plans for Major Renovation

Sarasota has long been known as a cultural center and destination for those who love the arts. It was announced today that Sarasota's Opera house will undergo a $20 million renovation to allow the venue to produce such massive productions as Verdi's Aida. The project will enlarge the orchestra pit , lobbies and seating capacity; its goal is to preserve an historical old-time look and feel, while providing state of the art comfort and technical capabilties.