VISITOR INFO

Performances are held at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., and The Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, at the corner of Proctor and Swift.

La Musica provides FREE valet parking at both venues (tipping encouraged). We hope you will use this easy and convenient service.

For the Opera House, public parking is available at the Palm Avenue garage located directly behind the opera house. If you park in this garage, please pay BEFORE returning to your car to save time for you and other patrons. Then when you exit, simply insert your paid ticket into the machine at any of the exits.

Public parking is also available on the second and third floors ONLY of the 2nd Street parking garage, near Whole Foods. This parking garage is within two blocks of the opera house.

Free public parking is available at The Riverview Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota offers world-class attractions such as The Ringling, the award-winning Siesta Beach, and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Take in a play at one of the many theaters. Shopping opportunities include everything from vintage and farmers markets to high-end stores and the popular St. Armands Circle. Restaurant options are endless, and you can “eat like a local” to suit your budget and tastes.

Neighboring Manatee County has much to entertain a visitor as well. Get a feel of island life by taking a Gulfside drive through Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island. Robinson Preserve gives the nature lover plenty to do and offers a spectacular view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Village of the Arts is a destination diverse with eateries and art galleries occupying colorful old Florida cottages. For the avid bargain shopper, Ellenton’s Premium Outlets is a must.