There’s not a lot of information about this theater, but I can confirm that this originally started life as the Wauchula Plaza Twins, operated by the Florida West Amusements Inc., who also operated theaters in Winter Haven, Bartow, Venice, Live Oak, Belleview, Bradenton, Palm Bay, and Melbourne in Florida, as well as San Juan and Fajardo in Puerto Rico. All of Florida West’s 37 theaters were purchased by Cobb Theatres in June 1978.
Cobb Theatres took over the venue exactly one week after it opened. This is a short-lived twin-screen house, closing with “Back To The Future” and “Plenty” on December 12, 1985.
Cobb Theatres opened the Venetian Plaza 6 on December 14, 1983, launching with “Scarface”, “Terms Of Endearment”, “Christine”, “Two Of A Kind”, “The Man Who Loved Women”, and “Sudden Impact” in screen order. Regal didn’t began operating the theater until 1997.
There is an earlier movie theater in Fajardo that Cobb Theatres operated during the 1970s and 1980s. I cannot find any information about that theater rather than Cobb Theatres took over that theater in June 1978.
Taken over by Cobb Theatres in June 1978. This was once operated by Florida West Amusements beforehand.
Taken over by Cobb Theatres in June 1978. This last operated independently.
Taken over by Cobb Theatres in June 1978. Florida West Amusements was its original operator.
There’s not a lot of information about this theater, but I can confirm that this originally started life as the Wauchula Plaza Twins, operated by the Florida West Amusements Inc., who also operated theaters in Winter Haven, Bartow, Venice, Live Oak, Belleview, Bradenton, Palm Bay, and Melbourne in Florida, as well as San Juan and Fajardo in Puerto Rico. All of Florida West’s 37 theaters were purchased by Cobb Theatres in June 1978.
Opened by Gulf States Theatres.
Once operated by Sportservice.
Wehrenberg last operated the theater before closing on February 8, 1985 with “Heaven Help Us” and “Mischief”.
Cobb Theatres took over the venue exactly one week after it opened. This is a short-lived twin-screen house, closing with “Back To The Future” and “Plenty” on December 12, 1985.
Last operated by Floyd Theaters.
Cobb Theatres opened the Venetian Plaza 6 on December 14, 1983, launching with “Scarface”, “Terms Of Endearment”, “Christine”, “Two Of A Kind”, “The Man Who Loved Women”, and “Sudden Impact” in screen order. Regal didn’t began operating the theater until 1997.
There is an earlier movie theater in Fajardo that Cobb Theatres operated during the 1970s and 1980s. I cannot find any information about that theater rather than Cobb Theatres took over that theater in June 1978.
Actual opening date is February 3, 1972.
I cannot confirm if this was originally a Cobb theater, because the downtown Alimar was last operated by Cobb before the fire.
Last operated by Cobb Theatres, who took over the Alimar in June 1978.
Taken over by Cobb Theatres in June 1978.
Taken over by Mann Theatres (MN) in February 1962.
Taken over by Kerasotes in May 1984.
Taken over by Kerasotes in May 1984.
Taken over by Dubinsky on December 15, 1972. Prior to its Dubinsky takeover, it was once operated by ABC Midwest Theatres.
Taken over by Dubinsky on December 15, 1972. Prior to its Dubinsky takeover, it was once operated by ABC Midwest Theatres.
Taken over by Dubinsky on December 15, 1972.
Taken over by Dubinsky on December 15, 1972.
Taken over by the Dubinsky Brothers on July 16, 1965.
Taken over by the Dubinsky Brothers in December 1965.
Dubinsky actually took over the RKO Orpheum on July 16, 1965 before changing its name to the Galaxy on October 8 of that year.