The Coliseum has stood just north of St. Petersburg’s Mirror Lake since 1924, when the city was making a name for itself as a winter destination and the ballroom was among its grandest attractions.
A century later, the neighborhood around it looks considerably different. The 18-story Reflection condominium tower stands a few blocks away, while a property immediately west of the Coliseum is being marketed for an approved 18-story apartment building with 150 units.
Amid that development, the city is preparing to replace the roof of one of its oldest entertainment venues. Last week, St. Petersburg’s Community Planning and Preservation Commission unanimously approved changes to the project after problems emerged with materials selected earlier this year…