ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Palladium Theater was recently awarded $2.5 million from Pinellas County’s tourist development tax fund, when the capital project request was unanimously approved by commissioners, allowing the St. Petersburg venue to move forward with major renovations.

“That was the last money we needed to really start this project,” said Paul Wilborn, Palladium Theater executive director. “So it’s very exciting.”

What You Need To Know • Palladium Theater awarded $2.5M from Pinellas bed tax fund on Oct. 7 • The capital project request was unanimously approved by Pinellas commissioners • The Palladium has raised $10.8 million to begin renovations next year • All 815 seats will be replaced, sightlines will improve and a new acoustic ceiling will be installed

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