On March 14th, 1980, the third screen was inaugurated. The advertisement proudly declared: “Note: We did not split our present auditorium - We built a new building so there are 3 full size theatres!”. (Plitt split up their theatre the December before)
On December 29th, 1969, two mini cinemas named Penthouse Mini 1 & 2 opened on the second floor of the refreshment stand. The Drive-In expanded on March 29th, 1974, by adding two more outdoor screens, bringing the total to five screens. One of the indoor penthouse cinemas began showing adult movies.
Opened on April 7th, 1966. Owners was Florida States Theatres, ABC Florida States Theatres, Plitt Southern Theatres, Cineplex Odeon (which had to keep its Plitt branding since there was another theatre chain in Texas called Cineplex.). Will check if this ended up with Carmike before it closed.
The State Theatre, originally inaugurated on August 20th, 1941, underwent a significant transformation. After being reopened by Florida State Theatres, it was equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, on June 10th, 1942. Another ad posted in the photo section.
2024 grand opening ads posted.
On March 14th, 1980, the third screen was inaugurated. The advertisement proudly declared: “Note: We did not split our present auditorium - We built a new building so there are 3 full size theatres!”. (Plitt split up their theatre the December before)
On January 23rd, 1975, the second cinema was added to the south side of the building. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on January 27th, 1910. Grand opening ad posted.
former website at http://www.gatorcinemas.com/
Opened December 17th, 1999. Grand opening ad posted.
The Suburbia Drive-In and cinemas closed on May 4th, 1978 after a tornado tore through the drive-in.
Opened May 25th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.
It was owned by General Cinema 1967-1974.
Opened October 18th, 1948 and added its 2nd screen on July 20th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.
Correction: March 7th, 1975
Taken over by the Catholic church in October 1975 and reopened part-time as the Family Drive-In.
On December 29th, 1969, two mini cinemas named Penthouse Mini 1 & 2 opened on the second floor of the refreshment stand. The Drive-In expanded on March 29th, 1974, by adding two more outdoor screens, bringing the total to five screens. One of the indoor penthouse cinemas began showing adult movies.
590 seats in the blue room and 375 seats in the red room per article uploaded in the photo section.
Opened on November 4th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.
Reopened August 22nd, 1969 as Dragon Drive-In. Ad posted.
Opened on April 7th, 1966. Owners was Florida States Theatres, ABC Florida States Theatres, Plitt Southern Theatres, Cineplex Odeon (which had to keep its Plitt branding since there was another theatre chain in Texas called Cineplex.). Will check if this ended up with Carmike before it closed.
The Lyric Theatre, after being reopened on April 5th, 1946, shuttered its doors for the final time in June 1953.
Closed in June, 1953.
Opened March 10th, 1952. Grand opening ad posted
Closed June 9th, 1942, by Florida State Theatres.
The State Theatre, originally inaugurated on August 20th, 1941, underwent a significant transformation. After being reopened by Florida State Theatres, it was equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, on June 10th, 1942. Another ad posted in the photo section.
Grand opening ad posted.
The first ad appeared on May 7th, 1913. It can be found in the photo section.
Opened on December 23rd, 1970 as a Trans-Lux Inflight Twin Cine Theatre using 16mm projection. Grand opening ad posted.