NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BaySeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg reopens after two-year renovation
The Historic Manhattan Casino will reopen on September 19 following a two-year closure for renovations. The venue, located at 642 22nd St. S, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark its return.
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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 musicians.
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Who's Mentioned
personKen Welch“Mayor of St. Petersburg hosting the reopening”personElder Jordan“1925 founder of the venue”locationHistoric Manhattan Casino“The historic venue undergoing renovation and reopening.”organizationSt. Petersburg City Council“Approved funding for the project”organizationWoodson African American Museum of Florida“Participating in free museum day”personEgypt Hagan“Artist who created the exterior mural”locationManhattan Casino“Historic venue undergoing reopening”location642 22nd St. S“The physical address of the venue.”organizationThe Burg Bid“Sponsor of Deuces Day Out”personDenzel Johnson-Green“City Laureate reading a poem”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the venue is located.”