Some 500 days, three hurricanes and one massive renovation later, the historic Beach Theatre officially opens tonight.
Why it matters: It marks a new era for the sky-blue St. Pete Beach landmark, which originally opened in 1940 and has sat closed since 2012.
- Grand-opening celebrations are planned throughout the weekend, featuring live local music and showings of “A New Wave: Revival of The Beach Theatre,” a documentary about the theater’s history and renovations.
What they’re saying: “It’s so surreal,” the theater’s director, Hannah Hockman, 26, told Axios.
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- “It’s been a long…