CRA approves $14 million for downtown Tampa theater

Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Agency has approved $14 million for renovations at the Tampa Theatre, the city's historic downtown movie house.

According to a statement, the CRA adopted a community advisory committee’s vote to support the theatre’s funding request for the second phase of a restoration project that, in part, will add a second screening room and support space, increase production space, enhance technology and add amenities for theatergoers.

The agency’s board voted unanimously to approve the funding.