Daily Briefing: Sarasota movie theater, open for 17 years, permanently closes

The 12-screen movie theater in Sarasota, open since December 2006, will show its final films on Halloween before permanently closing. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Nov 1 2024 [Sarasota movie theater, open for 17 years, permanently closes]( [AMC Sarasota 12, pictured here when it opened in 2006, will permanently close after a final day of business Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.]( The 12-screen movie theater in Sarasota, open since December 2006, will show its final films on Halloween before permanently closing. [READ MORE]( [The new Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Elections Operations Center is located at 4440 Fruitville Road.]( [Both challengers and incumbents see 2024 race as pivotal for Sarasota]( The fate of the Van Wezel, a new downtown master plan and a new city manager are among the issues that will fall to the next Sarasota commission. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota's Medieval Fair returns with a Joan of Arc theme, transporting guests back to 1428 A.D. in France with beloved events such as jousting, human combat chess matches and much more including a pub crawl and fun foods like those terrific turkey legs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 1, 2019, and is located in the Ringling Woods behind the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd. For more info visit sarasotamedievalfair.com. Photographed Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2019, in Sarasota. [HERALD-TRIBUNE STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER]]( [5 best things to do this weekend in Sarasota and Manatee: Nov. 1-3]( A popular medieval fair, free block parties, and a hurricane relief concert are happening this weekend in the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice areas. [READ MORE]( [Sequoia Felton will challenge incumbent Kyle Battie for the District 1 seat in the Sarasota City Commission race.]( [Opinion: Kyle Battie wants to be reelected. Here's what we think.]( The incumbent is being challenged by Sequoia Felton for the District 1 seat on the Sarasota City Commission. [READ MORE]( [ODA's Dylan Walker has helped the Thunder in a variety of ways this season.]( [Out-of-Door, Saint Stephen's, Sarasota Christian gear up for SSAA playoffs]( Out-of-Door Academy last year won the Class 4A state title. Sarasota Christian will enter 11-man playoffs for the first time. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Lynyrd Skynyrd to play hurricane benefit for local hospitality workers]( Rock & Roll Hall of Famers of "Free Bird," "Sweet Home Alabama" fame will headline concert benefiting Sarasota and ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Top plays and musicals to watch this fall in Sarasota area theaters]( Community and professional theaters feature area premieres and shows not seen in years to keep audiences ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [100-plus things to do in November in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte]( Many of Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte's largest annual events, plus festivals, concerts, stage productions and ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Tax would generate millions for Sarasota County schools]( The county's longstanding referendum, which generates funding through a surtax, is up for renewal in the Nov. 5 ... [READ MORE]( 5 [See the list of Sarasota, Manatee Schools of Excellence]( The Florida Department of Education recognized 18 Sarasota County Schools and 18 Manatee County Schools as ... [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](