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“The Florida Theatre Ball: An Evening in the Tropics” will be 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!<\/p>\n
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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\u2026come support the Florida Theatre’s mission to preserve a unique historic Jacksonville landmark on May 16th.<\/p>\n
Individual tickets are available for $350, and sponsorship packages are still available (see below). All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Florida Theatre.<\/p>\n
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS<\/p>\n
$1,000 – Mojito Sponsor<\/p>\n
\n\t2 Reserved Seats
\n\tName on event website
\n\tFull seated dinner, open bar, desserts
\n\tValet Parking
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$2,500 – Rumba Reserve Sponsor<\/p>\n
\n\t4 Individual Tickets
\n\tName or Company Logo event website
\n\tFull seated dinner, open bar, desserts
\n\tValet Parking
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$5,000 – Salsa Suprema Sponsor<\/p>\n
\n\t8 Individual Tickets
\n\tCompany\/Name listed in event program
\n\tCorporate logo featured as sponsor on all event signage and Theatre Venue Television
\n\tMarquee day of the event
\n\tName or Company Logo event website
\n\tValet Parking
\n\t\u00a0
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$10,000 – El Presidente Sponsor<\/p>\n
\n\t8 Individual Tickets
\n\tEvent Element Naming Opportunity
\n\tCorporate logo featured as sponsor on all event signage and Theatre Venue Television
\n\tLogo in promo pieces
\n\tTheatre Venue Television
\n\tMarquee day of event
\n\tName or Company Logo event website
\n\tValet Parking
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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.<\/p>\n
To participate in the silent auction or purchase a table for \u201cThe Florida Theatre Ball: An Evening in the Tropics,\u201d please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n With the help of the Florida Theatre Ball Host Committee members: Dr. Lorraine Rodriquez, Wes & Elizabeth Jennison, Mike & Christi Zaffaroni, Angela & Scott Merritt, Bennie & Yvonne Shaw, Paul Sifton<\/a>, Carolyn Klucha & Keith Maas, Michelle Mullen, and Nancy Barber, \u201cAn Evening in the Tropics\u201d is sure to be a hit.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n