Florida Theatre

Here's what they're doing inside the Florida Theatre

Dan Scanlan

The 1920s-era theater — the last remaining movie palace in Downtown Jacksonville — is closed for four months for an extensive renovation.

The city-owned Florida Theatre will be closed from July through October for renovations.

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Florida Theatre closing for extensive renovation

Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record

The next phase of improvements ahead of the venue’s 100th anniversary is scheduled for completion in October.

The 1,865-seat Florida Theatre had a better 2021 than most venues of its size in terms of tickets sold.

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Big changes coming to Jacksonville's concert venues

Tom Szaroleta - Florida Times-Union

Renovations are planned at the Florida Theatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall that will force each to close for several months.

An illustration shows the renovated second floor of the Florida Theatre.

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Florida Theatre is building a VIP hospitality area

Max Marbut - Jax Daily Record

The $1.1 million project is the next phase of a $10 million renovation, scheduled to be completed for the venue’s centennial celebration in 2027.

Bob Saget arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Jan. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles.

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Bob Saget's last show was in Ponte Vedra, hours before he died

Randy Roguski

The Florida Theatre presented shows with Saget in July in Jacksonville and Saturday night in Ponte Vedra.

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Florida Theatre among the busiest in the world

Max Marbut - Jax Daily Record

Pollstar’s annual report shows nearly 50,000 tickets sold in 2021, placing the Downtown Jacksonville venue at No. 21 in the world.

The refurbished "ghost chair" and its companion seat are pictured.

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Refurbished 'Ghost Seat' Returned To Florida Theatre

Is there a ghost in the Florida Theatre and does it have a favorite seat? If so, the spirit can rest easy.The Florida Theatre has unveiled its refurbished…

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Florida Theatre Reopens Dec. 10 With 38 Special Concert

Bill Bortzfield

The Florida Theatre’s management has decided it’s time to get back into the live performances business.The historic theatre in Downtown Jacksonville will…

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Live Entertainment Venues Across Florida And Nation Declare ‘Red Alert’

Tuesday, Sept. 1, entertainment and arts venues across the country, including several on the First Coast, will be lighting up the night in red to call…

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Florida Theatre Installing All-New Seating During Pandemic Closure

Bill Bortzfield

The Florida Theatre's management has decided the perfect time to get some renovation work out of the way is now, while it is closed due to COVID-19.The…