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Welcome to the Sarasota Sky Bar & Club venue page. Located at 1927 Ringling Blvd in the Charles Ringling Building at the east end of downtown Sarasota, this two-level live music venue offered a non-smoking environment with a main stage, dance floor, two bars, and a total of about 7,000 square feet of event space. Opened in 2016, it hosted acts like Robin & the Retros and featured a the best available price cover during the inaugural weekend. Since January 2021 the space has been permanently closed and vacant, with redevelopment plans announced in 2022 to transform the building into SRQUS—a 300–500 person upscale music venue and social club. As of 2026, no confirmed opening date has been announced. This page provides current information about the venue’s layout, accessibility, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you plan your visit with ease.
Parking is most convenient via the Links Parking Garage attached to McCurdy's Theatre, with on-site signage guiding guests. The venue is accessible via downtown Sarasota transit options, including the Bay Runner trolley and Breeze/SCAT bus routes with stops near Ringling Boulevard. Nearby hotels like Aloft Sarasota, Art Ovation Hotel, and The Westin Sarasota offer convenient stays for visitors, while affiliate partners can provide curated dining experiences to enhance your night out. Whether you’re catching a show or exploring the redevelopment plans for SRQUS, this area remains a hub for culture and entertainment in Sarasota.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: 1927 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, in the Charles Ringling Building (east end of downtown, near McCurdy's Comedy Theatre).
- Venue type: two‑level live music venue/nightclub with a non‑smoking environment; interior described as about 7,000 square feet with a main stage, dance floor, and two bars.
- Opened: September 23, 2016, with acts like Robin & the Retros and a $5 cover for the inaugural weekend.
- Status: permanently closed and vacant since January 2021; the space has been discussed for redevelopment rather than reopening as Sarasota Sky Bar & Club.
- Renaming/redevelopment: plans announced in 2022 to restore the building as SRQUS, a 300–500 person upscale music venue and social club, though there is no confirmed opening date as of 2026.
- Parking: most convenient access via the Links Parking Garage attached to McCurdy's Theatre; on‑site signage/parking described in venue materials.
- Transit and access: served by downtown Sarasota transit options, including the Bay Runner trolley and Breeze/SCAT bus routes with stops near Ringling Boulevard.
- Nearby hotels: several downtown options are listed for visitors (e.g., Aloft Sarasota, Art Ovation Hotel, The Westin Sarasota) and hotels near McCurdy’s Theatre are documented as reference for guests.