Sarasota Municipal Auditorium is an event venue with the scenic waterfront beauty of Sarasota Bay. Built in 1938, the Art Deco and Moderne design distinguishes the Municipal Auditorium as a community landmark. The Auditorium is one of less than a handful of Art Deco gems left in Sarasota. It was built by the people, for the people with funding from President Roosevelt’s Work Progress Administration program. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium is a wonderful historic facility for the interested sightseer.