NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — Food & DrinkSeptember 4, 2026Hillsborough
Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg reopens after two-year renovation
The Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg has reopened following a two-year renovation project. The venue, historically significant for hosting jazz and blues performers, is now ready for public use.
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The reopening restores a historic cultural venue in St. Petersburg that had been closed since 2022.
Key Facts
- The Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg has officially reopened.
- The venue was closed for two years for renovations starting in 2022.
- The site is historically recognized for hosting prominent Black jazz and blues performers.
- A Yard House restaurant is opening in the Rocky Point area.
Who's Mentioned
organizationLucky Tigre“Celebrating fourth anniversary.”organizationDarden Restaurants Inc.“Parent company converting Bahama Breeze to Yard House.”organizationTaste of Pinellas“Returning in 2027.”organizationYard House“Business opening in Rocky Point.”organizationGraze“Opening a third location in Ballast Point.”locationHistoric Manhattan Casino“Reopening after renovations.”personAdam Harden“Armature Works co-owner campaigning for a Trader Joe's.”organizationSpaddy’s Coffee“Celebrating 10-year anniversary.”organizationJohns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital“Hosting the Taste of Pinellas for their 100th anniversary.”locationSeminole Heights“Neighborhood mentioned in the article headline.”locationSt. Petersburg“City where the venue is located.”locationRocky Point“Neighborhood mentioned in the article headline.”