# Sarasota Opera > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-06. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/sarasota-opera - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/sarasota-opera.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/sarasota-opera/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://sarasotaopera.org - **Slug:** sarasota-opera - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Sarasota Opera is a Florida Gulf Coast opera company presenting opera performances, concerts, education programs, and Sarasota Youth Opera productions. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Description:** Sarasota Opera is a nonprofit opera company based in Sarasota, Florida. It presents seasonal opera productions, concerts, community events, artist training, education programs, and Youth Opera productions at the historic Sarasota Opera House. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 ## Identity - **Mission:** Sarasota Opera produces impassioned opera performances true to the vision of the composer, to entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire a life-long love of opera in its diverse and growing communities. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Founders & leadership:** Richard Russell has served as Sarasota Opera's administrative leader since 2012 and added Artistic Director to his responsibilities in 2026 after Victor DeRenzi stepped down. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Website:** https://sarasotaopera.org Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Voice & tone:** Passionate, welcoming, educational, community-oriented, and promotional. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Founded:** 1960 (first Sarasota season presented by the touring Turnau Opera Players); the organization began presenting its own productions as the Asolo Opera Company in 1974. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Headquarters:** 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Parent ownership:** Sarasota Opera Association, Inc., a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides access to live opera and related performing arts while supporting arts education, youth development, artist training, and community engagement. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Core capabilities:** - Opera production and performance - Concert and classical performing arts programming - Sarasota Youth Opera and youth education - Apprentice Artist and Studio Artist training programs - Community outreach and education for local schools - Signature events, donor events, and cultural programming - Historic theater operation and venue hosting Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Products / SKUs:** - Seasonal opera productions - Sarasota Youth Opera productions - Concerts and artist showcases - Opera House events and community performances - Education and artist training programs - Opera subscriptions and Flex Packs - Sarasota Opera mobile app - Signature and mini events Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Performing arts and cultural nonprofit sector Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Customer base:** Opera patrons, concert and performing arts audiences, families and local youth, schools, donors, community organizations, and organizations seeking a historic performance or event venue. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Ideal customer profile:** People and organizations interested in live opera, classical performing arts, arts education, youth development, cultural events, charitable giving, or venue use in the Sarasota region. Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Use cases:** - Attend seasonal opera performances and concerts - Purchase individual tickets, subscriptions, or Flex Packs - Enroll youth in opera education and performance programs - Support scholarships, Youth Opera, education, or Opera House preservation through donations - Participate in artist training programs - Attend gala, festival, educational, and community events - Host performances, lectures, fundraisers, meetings, or other events at the Sarasota Opera House complex Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to live opera and diverse performing arts programming - Opportunities for youth to build opera knowledge, confidence, and transferable skills - Training and performance opportunities for emerging and apprentice artists - Engagement with local schools and the broader community - Support for the preservation of a historic Sarasota venue - Flexible and cost-saving options for attending multiple operas Source: Brand's website (https://sarasotaopera.org) · 2026-11-06 Page last updated 2026-11-06. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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