We are grandchildren of Lewis Van Wezel, whose generous donation to the city of Sarasota of $400,000 –about one-quarter of the total building costs – led to the creation of the Van Wezel ...

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 ...

The show, which featured former MLB player Dee Strange-Gordon as guest speaker, is part of the USA Today High School Sports ...

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 ...

After a 2024-25 Broadway season whose sizzle was somewhat dampened by cancellations due to Hurricane Milton, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall surged back post-cleanup with shows like Moulin ...

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 ...

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota is coming up on a 50-year anniversary. A lot has changed for the clam shell-shaped building in half a century. It has seen acts from “Fiddler on ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Back in October, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota had to cancel shows through December because of damage from Hurricane Milton. Now, they’re getting ready to reopen.

America's 50th Anniversary Tour is coming to the Van Wezel on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. The iconic classic-rock favorite America has amassed numerous gold and/or platinum ...

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