St. Pete cultural landmark launches fundraising campaign

The Palladium theater at St. Petersburg College unveiled its $10 million renovation campaign — "Strengthen. Elevate. Inspire." — during a 25th anniversary celebration on Wednesday.

Addressing the growing needs of Tampa Bay, the expansion will include a fully renovated mainstage theater and stage-door cabaret, according to theater officials. Groundbreaking is projected to begin in the summer of 2025 and be completed for the building's 100th anniversary in 2026, according to St. Petersburg College, which operates the theater as a department.

Paul Wilborn, Palladium executive director, says a challenge grant of $5 million was given from the Hough Family Foundation. The Hough family was instrumental in founding The Palladium and has been supportive over its 25 years, the college says.