Developer and philanthropist Bill Edwards’ 15-year tenure running the Mahaffey Theater will conclude in May, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: It marks the end of an era during which Edwards poured millions of dollars of his own money into revamping the city-owned venue and its programming.
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- It also spells uncertainty for the future of St. Petersburg’s downtown performing arts center, which has a backlog of repairs and a long-overdue renovation looming.
- City officials were underwhelmed by the sole pitch they received to take over management from Edwards, despite…