Big Top Brewing Company is a production brewery based in Sarasota, FL, with locations in Lakewood Ranch and Pensacola. Indoor and outdoor seating available with live music on the weekends. ...

The Glenridge Performing Arts Center (GPAC) is conveniently located on the campus of The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL. Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Performing Arts Center includes an intimate 260-seat theater with an inviting atmosphere for high-quality entertainment. GPAC’s theater has state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a proscenium stage sprung for dancing, two large dressing rooms, a large movie screen, a Schimmel grand piano and more. ...

Joyland Live Music Venue is a live music bar & grill on the Sarasota/Bradenton county line. The venue features a true stage and concert-quality sound system, a large dance floor, and elevated seating areas providing enhanced views of the stage. Joyland has live music every Friday and Saturday night, along with dance music from the best DJs in Southwest Florida. ...

JR’s Old Packinghouse Café is a restaurant  and bar located in East Sarasota, FL, since 1999. JR’s is known for burgers, authentic Cuban cuisine, and live music six nights a week. ...

Located in the Gulf Gate neighborhood of Sarasota, FL, Munchies 420 Café has a full bar inside and tiki bar seating outside. The indoor/outdoor restaurant caters to late-night diners and offers an eclectic and accepting atmosphere. ...

Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse is an open-air restaurant and old-Florida tiki bar in Sarasota established by the Stottlemyer family. Stottlemyer’s hosts talented musicians from all over seven days a week. The menu includes slow-cooked brisket, tender ribs, pulled pork, award-winning fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys and more. ...

Stragglers Bar is a smoker and biker-friendly bar in Sarasota, FL. ...

Convienently located on Siesta Key across from Turtle Beach. Turtle Beach Grill features open air dining and Gulf of Mexico breezes. Open daily for lunch, dinner and takeout. A place to kick back by the waterfront and relax and enjoy the view. Live music is featured Thursdays through Sundays 5-9 on the patio deck. ...

Built in 1969, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts venue neighboring the Sarasota Bay.  The Van Wezel (pronounced Van Wayzull) presents a broad spectrum of the world’s finest performers; spectacular Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, popular comedians, world-class symphony orchestras and a compelling mix of classical, modern and ethnic dance.The 1741-seat Roskamp Auditorium provides rare intimacy for audience and performers alike. In addition to state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, the theater has nine dressing rooms, two large chorus dressing rooms, a green room and catering kitchen.Each summer, Van Wezel presents free outdoor concerts on the Bayfront lawn with its Friday Fest series, attracting thousands who enjoy the music of regional bands. ...