The Manhattan Casino, a Black cultural institution in South St. Petersburg, will soon receive a $4.8 million redesign after shuttering in November 2022.
City officials filed plans for the long-delayed project earlier this month. The nearly century-old landmark at 642 22nd St. S. was once a preferred destination for legendary performers like Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong during the Jim Crow era.
Samantha Bequer, public information officer for the city, said the expanded renovation project will begin “later this year.” Councilmember Corey Givens, who represents the predominantly Black area known as the Deuces, believes the historic facility is “worth the investment.” Read more at www.stpetecatalyst.com.
