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At the City Island marina across from the Mote, Old Salty Dog is a perfect end to a day or
start to an evening. Unwind with a brew and some above-average fish and chips on the
breezy outdoor deck (mains from $7 to $16).
Entertainment
Burns Court Cinema CINEMA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 941-955-3456; 506 Burns Lane)
This wee theater in an alleyway off Pineapple Ave presents independent and foreign films.
It's run by the Sarasota Film Society (SFS; www.filmsociety.org ), which screens more than
40 of the year's best international films in November during the annual 10-day CINE-
World Film Festival.
Players Theatre THEATER
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 941-365-2494; www.theplayers.org ; 838 N Tamiami Trail; tickets from $20)
This highly regarded nonprofit community theater stages popular Broadway musicals, new
plays and collaborations.
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe THEATER
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 941-366-1505; www.wbttsrq.org ; 1646 10th Way; tickets $20-40)
One of only two African American theater ventures in Florida, WBTT has a reputation for
high-quality musicals and thought-provoking dramas. Through the company's mentorship
numerous national and international careers have been launched.
Asolo Repertory Theatre THEATER
( 941-351-8000; www.asolorep.org ; 5555 N Tamiami Trail; tickets $20-50; Nov-Jul)
This lauded regional theater company is also an acting conservatory (in partnership with
Florida State University). It presents a mix of commissioned works, classics and current
Tony-winning dramas on two main stages. The Sarasota Ballet ( www.sarasotaballet.org )
also performs here.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall PERFORMING ARTS