Manhattan Casino Reopens After Historic Renovation | Tampa News

The Manhattan Casino, a historic Black cultural hub that once hosted legends like James Brown and Ray Charles, is roaring back to life after a $4.8 million makeover. Set to reopen September 19th as a city-run event space, it’s been transformed with new floors, AC, a full kitchen, and a stage ready for live music. Named rooms honor its legacy — the Legacy Room on the first floor and the Jordan Ballroom on the second, honoring Elder Jordan Senior who commissioned it in 1925. Once a vital stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit during segregation, this venue now offers weddings, conferences, and reunions at rates starting at $1,000 for six hours — nonprofits get discounts. After decades of being a pool hall and storage unit, the casino is reclaiming its role as a community heartbeat — just as new housing rises around it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1a709d3e4ee48ca