Florida Cultural Group

What Florida Cultural Group does

Florida Cultural Group, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID 59-1196043, Florida CH-1487538) founded in 1947 and headquartered at 502 Third Avenue W, Bradenton, Florida. The organization operates the Manatee Performing Arts Center (MPAC) as a single integrated cultural campus comprising two purpose-built theaters — Stone Hall (main stage) and Bradenton Kiwanis Theater (studio) — plus additional event spaces including the SkyBox balcony, Rae's Cabaret lobby, and Kiwanis Ballroom. Its core activities are producing and hosting a seasonal slate of theatrical productions, renting venue, costume, and backdrop assets to third parties, running youth education and scholarship programs, and soliciting charitable contributions from individual donors and foundations.

The organization is differentiated primarily by a physical-asset moat: a costume inventory of over 30,000 pieces spanning Fairytale, Renaissance, 17th–20th Century, and 1920s–1970s periods, a library of theatrical backdrops (including iconic designs such as The Wizard of Oz and cityscapes), and the venue infrastructure itself. The revenue model is diversified across five streams: ticket sales (via the BoxOfficeCentral platform), facility rentals (quote-based, with reservations accepted up to one year in advance), costume rentals (individual pieces starting at $40, full cast packages available), backdrop rentals, and donations including structured programs such as "Leave Your Seat Behind" armrest plaques and Legacy/Bequest giving. The customer base spans a local/regional general audience, event organizers, theater productions, and students/educational institutions. Marketing is conducted through the WordPress website, Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, Constant Contact email, and a network of community partnerships (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Bradenton Area Visitors Bureau, Realize Bradenton, Florida Arts and Culture, Better Business Council). The organization carries the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating.

Name

Florida Cultural Group

Legal name

Florida Cultural Group, Inc.

Website

https://manateeperformingartscenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Cultural Group is a Bradenton, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1947 that operates the Manatee Performing Arts Center, producing seasonal theater, renting venues and a 30,000-piece costume inventory, running youth education programs, and serving the local Manatee County community and regional event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Center

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Performing arts productions
• Theater venue rentals
• Costume rental services
• Arts education programs
• Community cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from theatrical productions and performances at Stone Hall and Bradenton Kiwanis Theater. Tickets sold through BoxOfficeCentral platform.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from venue spaces including Stone Hall (Main Stage Theater), SkyBox (Private Balcony), Bradenton Kiwanis Theater (Studio Theater), Rae's Cabaret (Lobby), and Kiwanis Ballroom for events such as weddings, corporate galas, conferences, and community events.
3. Costume Rentals: Rental of theatrical costumes from a collection of over 30,000 pieces. Individual costumes start at $40. Available for full cast productions, individual pieces, or special events.
4. Backdrop Rentals: Rental of theatrical backdrops including iconic designs like The Wizard of Oz and cityscapes for productions and events.
5. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Florida Cultural Group receives charitable contributions from donors. Programs include 'Leave Your Seat Behind' (armrest plaques), Legacy/Bequest giving, and general donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Florida Cultural Group operates the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, Florida, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization. It produces and presents live theatrical productions in two performance venues (Stone Hall Main Stage and Bradenton Kiwanis Studio Theater), rents venue spaces, costumes, and backdrops to outside producers and event organizers, and delivers arts education programs, summer camps, and scholarships.

Product overview

Florida Cultural Group operates the Manatee Performing Arts Center as a unified performing arts venue and cultural organization offering multiple interconnected products and services. The core offerings include venue spaces (Stone Hall Main Stage Theater, Bradenton Kiwanis Studio Theater, Rae's Cabaret lobby, Kiwanis Ballroom, and SkyBox balcony) available for rental, alongside a comprehensive costume rental inventory of over 30,000 pieces spanning historical periods, theatrical backdrop and prop rentals, and produced theatrical productions in both main stage and studio formats. Supporting services include education programs, backstage tours, student ambassador initiatives, and scholarship opportunities. The organization functions as a single unified performing arts center rather than a modular platform, with all offerings serving the mission to create, entertain, and strengthen the community through artistic programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatrical Productions Live theatrical performances including musicals and plays staged in the organization's Stone Hall Main Stage and Bradenton Kiwanis Studio Theater for local residents, visitors, and community audiences.
• Facility Rentals Rental of event and performance venue spaces at the Manatee Performing Arts Center for weddings, corporate events, conferences, school recitals, and community gatherings.
• Costume Rental Rental of theatrical costumes from a collection of over 30,000 pieces spanning multiple historical periods, available as full-cast packages or individual pieces to theater productions, schools, and event organizers.
• Backdrop Rental Rental of theatrical backdrops and scenic pieces, including iconic designs such as The Wizard of Oz and cityscapes, for use by productions and events.
• Education Programs Arts education offerings including classes, summer camps, student ambassador programs, backstage tours, and scholarships for aspiring young performers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Manatee Chamber of CommerceminorOthersOrganizational membership providing community visibility and local business network access. The Florida Cultural Group is listed as a proud member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
• Bradenton Area Visitors BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism promotion partnership with the local visitors bureau. The organization is listed as a partner on the Bradenton Area Visitors Bureau website, suggesting mutual promotion of tourism and cultural events.
• Florida Arts and CultureminorOthersAffiliation with Florida Arts and Culture organization indicating participation in state arts funding and promotion programs.
• Realize BradentonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal economic development and community promotion partnership supporting cultural tourism and community engagement in Bradenton.
• Better Business CouncilminorOthersBBB-affiliated membership demonstrating commitment to business ethics and consumer trust standards.
• BoxOfficeCentralcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform partner used for online ticket sales for all productions and events. The organization uses BoxOfficeCentral for purchase.boxofficecentral.com ticket sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TDF Costume Collection: Nonprofit-run theatrical costume rental house based in New York serving productions nationwide. Closest comparable business on the costume-rental side of Florida Cultural Group's inventory of 30,000+ pieces, demonstrating the unique scale and commercial viability of that asset.
• Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Orlando-based regional professional theater producing mainstage, children's, and education programs. Comparable in nonprofit theater model, multi-show season structure, and education mission focus.
• Ruth Eckerd Hall: Clearwater, FL performing arts venue presenting touring concerts, Broadway, comedy, and family programming with associated education programs. Directly comparable as a Florida regional presenting/performing arts venue with rental and ticketing operations.
• Venice Theatre: Community theater in Venice, FL operating a mainstage and second stage, costume and prop rentals, and education programs. Same Gulf Coast Florida geography and similar nonprofit/community-theater model with auxiliary rental revenue.
• Asolo Repertory Theatre: Regional nonprofit repertory theater in Sarasota, FL producing a multi-show mainstage season plus education programs. Highly comparable operating model, geography (within 30 miles), and audience profile to the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
• Florida Studio Theatre: Sarasota, FL-based regional nonprofit theater running a year-round multi-stage season, cabaret programming, and education initiatives. Directly comparable in scale, model, and the same Tampa Bay/Sarasota–Manatee entertainment corridor.
• Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Regional nonprofit professional theater in Jupiter, FL producing Broadway-caliber musicals and plays plus education. Comparable in production style, programming scale, and Florida nonprofit theater operations.
• The Naples Players: Community theater nonprofit in Naples, FL producing a full season of plays and musicals plus youth education. Direct peer in segment, scale, and Southwest Florida nonprofit performing-arts model.
• Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre: Fort Myers, FL dinner theater presenting Broadway musicals with on-site dining. Comparable producing/operating theater model and Florida-based community audience, though it adds dinner service as part of the experience.

Broad incumbents

• Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center): Largest performing arts venue on Florida's west coast, located in Tampa and operating multiple theaters, Broadway tours, and presenting programming. Broader and larger peer, but competes directly for audience and donor attention in the same Tampa Bay/Manatee region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/manateepac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKGW4jZO2n5vmM3RFYFlk8A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ManateePAC
• Instagraminstagram.com/floridaculturalgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manatee-performing-arts-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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