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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, venue photo

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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL

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  1. 1
    1.7k reviews$$ · Moderate0.6 mi
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    🍴 Café
    Small bakery with a warm vibe for pastries & light savory fare, plus Italian coffee & juices
    Coffee before · 0.6 mi from the venue · Featured in creator posts
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  2. 2
    322 reviews$$ · Moderate0.5 mi
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    Early dinner after · 0.5 mi from the venue · Featured in creator posts
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  3. 3
    215 reviews0.5 mi
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    🍴 Ice cream
    Dessert after · 0.5 mi from the venue
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  4. 4
    1.7k reviews$$ · Moderate0.4 mi
    🍴 American
    Cheery eatery providing breakfast & lunch cafe classics, plus a dog-friendly patio, beer & wine
    Early dinner after · 0.4 mi from the venue
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  5. 5
    563 reviews$$$ · Expensive0.3 mi
    🍴 Seafood
    Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu
    Lunch before the show · 0.3 mi from the venue
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  6. 6
    ActivitiesThe Bay Park
    244 reviews0.1 mi
    Make a day of it · 0.1 mi from the venue
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  7. 7
    163 reviews$ · Inexpensive0.4 mi
    🍴 Wine bar
    Dessert after · 0.4 mi from the venue
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  8. 8
    1.1k reviews$$$ · Expensive0.4 mi
    🍴 Seafood
    Eatery & lounge in The Ritz Carlton serves seafood & crafted cocktails in a nautical-themed space
    Lunch before the show · 0.4 mi from the venue
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  9. 9
    126 reviews0.2 mi
    Landscaped grounds with native & tropical plants, plus a butterfly garden also home to hummingbirds
    Make a day of it · 0.2 mi from the venue
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  10. 10
    30 reviews$$$$ · Very expensive0.3 mi
    Lunch before the show · 0.3 mi from the venue
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  11. 11
    36 reviews$ · Inexpensive0.3 mi
    🍴 Café
    Coffee before · 0.3 mi from the venue
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    FoodRufa
    35 reviews$$ · Moderate0.3 mi
    Early dinner after · 0.3 mi from the venue
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