Florida Panhandle
Located in the historic Leaf Theater building, this is an energetic local performing arts center that puts on a busy schedule of live theater.
Must-see entertainment in Florida
Space Coast
Melbourne's one-time high school now houses a community arts center and a 500-seat proscenium-style theater that stages musicals and comedies.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota
This city-run arts hall hosts crowd-pleasing favorites, from touring Broadway musicals to magicians, ballet, pops orchestras and more.
Gulf Coast
This is a solid venue for live music, booking acts that run from mainstream headliners to indie. Check the website for listings.
Sarasota
This highly regarded nonprofit community theater stages popular Broadway musicals, new plays and collaborations.
Tampa
This 21-plus comedy club in Ybor City brings the funny five nights a week with local and national acts.
Greater Orlando
On-site bar and restaurant. Parking costs $16/3 before/after 6pm.
Tampa
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