With a new conductor preparing to make his debut, Sarasota Orchestra is hitting a high note offstage as well — unveiling new designs this week for its long-awaited Music Center and celebrating two major gifts totaling $70 million.

The 32-acre campus set to be constructed on Fruitville Road will feature Sarasota’s first purpose-built concert hall for acoustic music and an expanded education center dedicated to youth and community programs. The project marks a major step toward the Orchestra’s goal of creating a cultural destination that blends performance, education, and connection.

“These schematic designs bring our Music Center vision into sharper focus,” said President and CEO Joseph McKenna. “They reflect years of collaboration among architects, acousticians, and our project team to

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