Panama City Civicplus #PC26-047

Panama City Seeks Operator for Martin Theatre Management and Operations

This opportunity invites experienced operators to manage the Martin Theatre, a historic venue in Panama City, Florida: - Government Buyer: - City of Panama City Parks, Culture and Recreation Department - Scope of Work: - Full-service management, staffing, and operation of the Martin Theatre - Programming and hosting of over 200 events annually - Maintenance, ticketing, customer relations, marketing, food and beverage, security, and back-office operations - Unique Requirements: - Turnkey solution for all aspects of venue management - Ability to handle high event volume in a tourism-driven environment - Collaboration with local festivals and marinas - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive venue management and operations services for a historic theater

Description

The City of Panama City, Florida, through its Parks, Culture and Recreation Department, is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified operators to manage, staff, operate, and program the Martin Theatre. The scope includes programming, maintenance, ticketing and customer relations, marketing, food and beverage, security, and back-office operations. This turnkey opportunity involves managing over 200 events per year in a renovated historic venue, leveraging Panama City's tourism and collaborations with local festivals and marinas. Proposals must be submitted by October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT.

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