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Payne Park Auditorium
  History

Formerly known as the Sarasota Mobile Home Park Auditorium the auditorium was built in 1962 as a meeting place for mobile home park residents. The auditorium is now used mostly as a leased facility by the public for dances, band concerts, meetings and private parties. The room has a well maintained 3,000 square foot wood floor suitable for dances and meetings. There is a large well-lIT stage for bands or performances

 

Insurance Rates
All lessees are required to provide a certificate of insurance naming the City of Sarasota as an additional insured for the dates of use for the auditorium.

Insurance requirements are:

  • Public Liability - $1,000,000 per occurence, $2,000,000 aggregate
  • Property Damage - $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate
  • Liquor Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence if liquor is to be served


  Rental Rates: Effective February 11, 2008

Rates differ depending on the type of function, dates and hours required. The charges vary from $125 per hour to $150 per hour. Additionally, there is a standard $75 setup fee for all events. Please note: Rates are negotiable for multiple and/or extended rental periods.

For information relating to the leasing of Payne Park Auditorium or the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, please contact Debbie Perez, City of Sarasota, Municipal Auditorium at (941) 954-4165.

   
   
 
   
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