The Sarasota Players Has New Home at Payne Park Auditorium

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 The Sarasota Players has secured a 30-year lease for Payne Park Auditorium and announced plans for a $2.5 million renovation to transform it into a 200-seat community theater. The project will preserve the venue’s original 1960s aesthetic while adding a new lobby, expanded restrooms, and modern upgrades.

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