STREET. ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Floridian Social Club, a concert venue at 687 Central Ave. , is on the market just four years after a renovation and three years after opening to the public under that name.
The historic building, formerly the State Theatre, is just one year shy of celebrating its 100th birthday.
The 9,447-square-foot venue’s 2020 renovation included new electrical, audio/video/lighting, plumbing, mechanical, millwork, security cameras, restrooms, decor and marquee signage, according to the property’s listing with Cushman & Wakefield.
No public value is indexed for the property.
“It’s on the market, but we haven’t set a price yet,” said Wendy Giffin, Cushman’s chief executive.
The owner, real estate mogul Kevin Chadwick, who owns several Keller Williams franchises, “has a lot of pride in what he has created there. But he feels that he’s a real estate guy, not a venue operator,” she added. “He feels like he has taken this as far as his experience can take him. He’s looking for someone with experience in the entertainment business, someone who can elevate it to its next level.”
Chadwick is also promoting his home in St. Petersburg for $7. 8 million, according to Creative Loafing.
The Floridian’s director of programming and entertainment, Shawn Kyle, told Creative Loafing that the venue has booked concerts for July.
“It would be a shame if it sold out and anything other than an independent concert hall,” he said.
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