The Floridian Social

What The Floridian Social does

The Floridian Social is a single-venue private events business operating out of a restored 1924 Art Deco landmark at 687 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, in the greater Tampa Bay area. The venue offers over 9,000 square feet of flexible event space with permitted occupancy of 765, configurable for up to 600 standing, 350 theater-style, or 300 seated-banquet guests, and includes a state-of-the-art theatre audio/visual system, a customizable modular stage, full-service bars, an upstairs mezzanine, and two private dressing rooms. Architect Jack Bodziak led the meticulous restoration that converted the building from the former State Theatre into its current form in 2020.

The business serves two primary customer segments: social events (weddings, engagements, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, showers, galas, celebrations of life) and corporate events (company parties, holiday functions, business meetings and offsites, team celebrations, product launches, client receptions, executive meetings, and team retreats). Bookings are managed through the TripleSeat event platform, supported by a dedicated in-house events team reachable via a dedicated sales email and phone line. Marketing runs through the company website, an email newsletter, an active Instagram presence, and aerial drone virtual venue tours that allow prospective clients to evaluate the space remotely.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time venue rental fees combined with ancillary services such as catering, bar service, event planning, and A/V equipment, with all-inclusive packages such as the Floridian Happy Hour holiday party SKU (up to 75 guests, bundled bar, hors d'oeuvres, music, photo booth, and event management). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and no financial figures, funding history, or ownership structure are publicly available. The venue operates independently with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors.

Name

The Floridian Social

Legal name

The Floridian Social

Website

https://thefloridiansocial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Floridian Social is a private events venue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, operating from a restored 1924 Art Deco landmark. It rents 9,000+ square feet of flexible space for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events in the Tampa Bay area, with bookings managed via the TripleSeat platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Event Venue

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Private event venue
• Wedding venue rental
• Corporate event hosting
• Event space rental
• Banquet hall services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental and Event Services: The primary revenue stream comes from renting the venue for private events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. Revenue is generated through facility rental fees combined with ancillary services such as catering, bar services, event planning, and A/V equipment. The company offers tailored event packages and dedicated event management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Floridian Social is a 9,000+ sq. ft. private events venue in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, housed in a restored 1924 Art Deco landmark. It rents its space and provides comprehensive event services including catering, full bar service, state-of-the-art A/V technology, and dedicated event planning for weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. Configurations accommodate 300-600 guests depending on event style, with permitted occupancy of 765.

Product overview

The Floridian Social is a single-venue private events destination, not a multi-product platform. The core offering is the physical venue itself — a 9,000+ sq. ft. Art Deco event space in St. Petersburg, FL. The venue's services are organized into two main event categories: Corporate Events (corporate parties, holiday functions, business meetings, team celebrations) and Social Events (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of life). An add-on package, the Floridian Happy Hour, provides an all-inclusive option for smaller gatherings of up to 75 guests with bundled bar service, catering, A/V, and event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Floridian Social Venue A 9,000+ sq. ft. private events venue in downtown St. Petersburg, FL featuring a state-of-the-art theatre with A/V technology, full-service bars, two private dressing rooms, a customizable modular stage, and an upstairs mezzanine with a second bar overlooking the main theater. Hosts weddings, corporate events, and milestone celebrations for up to 600 standing guests (permitted occupancy 765).
• Corporate Events Corporate event hosting services including corporate parties, holiday functions, business meetings, offsites, team celebrations, product launches, client receptions, executive meetings, and team retreats. Services include tailored event packages with curated menus, a dedicated events team, and full-service bar.
• Social Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Nominated for Best Event Venue in St. Pete Life Readers' Choice Awards for second consecutive year

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TripleSeatcoreTechnology or IntegrationTripleSeat provides event booking and management platform functionality for The Floridian Social, enabling customers to submit event requests and the venue to manage bookings efficiently through the platform.
• Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership through which The Floridian Social features adoptable pets from the Humane Society during venue tours and events, helping find forever homes for animals while engaging their customer community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Station House St. Pete: Station House is a private event venue in St. Petersburg, FL offering indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations. Directly comparable to The Floridian Social as a competing private events venue in the same St. Pete market targeting similar social and corporate customer segments.
• The Birchwood: The Birchwood is a boutique hotel and event venue in downtown St. Petersburg offering wedding, corporate, and private event space. Directly comparable to The Floridian Social as a premiere downtown St. Pete venue competing for the same wedding and corporate event clientele.
• The Coliseum (St. Petersburg): The Coliseum is a historic event venue in downtown St. Petersburg. Directly comparable to The Floridian Social as another historic St. Pete venue competing for the same wedding, gala, and corporate event demand with a similar heritage positioning.
• The Orlo: The Orlo is a historic private events venue in Tampa, FL offering ballroom and garden spaces for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable to The Floridian Social as a competing historic-feel private events venue in the same Tampa Bay market serving the same social and corporate customer segments.
• NOVA 535 Unique Event Venues: NOVA 535 is a private event venue in St. Petersburg, FL featuring multiple flexible indoor/outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Directly comparable to The Floridian Social as a competing flexible-format event venue in the same St. Pete market with similar target customer segments.

Regional players

• Tampa Theatre: Tampa Theatre is a historic 1926 movie palace in Tampa, FL that hosts film screenings, weddings, private events, and corporate functions. Comparable to The Floridian Social as a historic Tampa Bay venue with theatre A/V capabilities, though it operates primarily as a nonprofit cinema with private event add-on programming.
• The Rialto Theatre (Tampa): The Rialto Theatre is a historic venue in Tampa, FL hosting live events, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Comparable to The Floridian Social as a historic Tampa Bay event venue, though it operates more heavily as a live performance venue with private event rental as a secondary line.

Broad incumbents

• The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club: The Vinoy Renaissance is a historic luxury hotel in downtown St. Petersburg offering extensive ballroom and meeting space for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to The Floridian Social as a historic downtown St. Pete venue serving the same wedding and corporate event market, but operates as a larger full-service hotel incumbent.
• The Don CeSar: The Don CeSar is a historic beachfront resort in St. Pete Beach, FL with extensive wedding and corporate event facilities. Comparable to The Floridian Social as a historic Tampa Bay event venue serving weddings and corporate clients, but broader as it pairs lodging with its event space, making it a broader incumbent rather than a single-venue specialist.
• The Hotel Zamora: The Hotel Zamora is a Mediterranean-style hotel in St. Pete Beach, FL offering wedding and corporate event space. Comparable to The Floridian Social as a Tampa Bay event venue serving weddings and corporate functions, but paired with lodging, positioning it as a broader incumbent rather than a single pure-play private events venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thefloridiansocial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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