Don’t miss “The Florida Theatre Ball: An Evening in the Tropics,” presented by DEX Imaging on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville! David Benfield, Co-Host of First Coast Living, will be the MC/Auctioneer. Support the arts, dance the night away, and win big in the silent auction!
LET THE RHYTHM MOVE YOU
Let the rhythm move you as vibrant music by Caribe Groove Music, bold cocktails, and dazzling performances transform the night into a celebration of pure energy and glamour. Dress to impress, dance without limits, and immerse yourself in the passion and pulse of tropical nightlife. This is a night meant to be felt, savored (Biscotti’s is the caterer), and danced through the very last beat…come support the Florida Theatre's mission to preserve a unique historic Jacksonville landmark on May 16th.
SILENT AUCTION
The silent auction will begin on April 16th and continue until May 16th. Auction items make great gifts and will include everything from prestigious golf packages to exotic trips, to signed memorabilia by famous Florida Theatre artists, to top-shelf wine & spirits, plus much more. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Florida Theatre.
Florida Theatre Ball Host Committee members Dr. Lorraine Rodriguez, Wes and Elizabeth Jennison, Mike and Christi Zaffaroni, Angela and Scott Merritt, Bennie and Yvonne Shaw, Paul Sifton, Carolyn Klucha and Keith Maas, Michelle Mullen, and Nancy Barber are helping make “An Evening in the Tropics” possible.
Since the first Ball in 2013, The Florida Theatre Ball has raised over $2 million to preserve and maintain the majestic Theatre, which will turn 100 in 2027. Past themes have included The Nineties, Vegas Style, The Big Easy, Hollywood, The Eighties, Studio 54, The Roaring Twenties, The Future, and The Fifties.
To participate in the silent auction or purchase a table for “The Florida Theatre Ball: An Evening in the Tropics,” go to https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/florida-theatre-ball-an-evening-in-the-tropics. Individual tickets are available for $350, and sponsorship packages are still available. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Florida Theatre.
