NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — Food & DrinkSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
St. Petersburg reopens the Historic Manhattan Casino after two-year renovation
The Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg will reopen on September 19 following a two-year renovation project. The venue, located at 642 22nd St. S, is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark its return to public use.
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The reopening restores a historic cultural venue in St. Petersburg that previously served as a prominent performance space for Black jazz and blues artists.
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personKen Welch“Hosting the reopening ceremony”personElder Jordan“1925 founder of the Manhattan Casino”locationHistoric Manhattan Casino“The historic venue undergoing renovation and reopening.”organizationSt. Petersburg City Council“Approved $4 million for the renovation”organizationWoodson African American Museum of Florida“Participating in free museum day”personEgypt Hagan“Created a 14-by-23-foot mural for the casino exterior”location642 22nd St. S“The physical address of the venue.”organizationThe Burg Bid“Sponsoring refreshments and music at Deuces Day Out”personDenzel Johnson-Green“Reading an original poem at the ceremony”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the venue is located.”