SARASOTA, Fla. - Florida Studio Theatre breaks ground on their new $57 million McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.

The Florida Studio Theatre prides itself on high-quality shows at affordable prices for the entire community. Their base in Sarasota continues to grow year after year. A new project has started to support the artists and community they work with.

What started as a touring company in the 1970s has turned into a Sarasota staple. Florida Studio Theatre broke ground this morning on the McGillicudy Arts Plaza. A new addition to continue their legacy.

Shovels in the ground brought a vision to reality.

"It has been an 8-year journey to get through today," said Rebecca Hopkins, the Managing Director for Florida Studio Theatre.

Construction will soon start on the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.

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