Florida Theatre Ball Raises Over $200,000 for Jacksonville Nonprofit Venue
DEX Imaging-presented gala, hosted by David Benfield, has raised over $2.2 million for the historic venue since 2013.
The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre held its annual fundraiser, The Florida Theatre Ball: An Evening In The Tropics, presented by DEX Imaging, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The organization's signature fundraiser raised more than $200,000 in support of the arts and culture in Downtown Jacksonville.
“The Florida Theatre Ball: An Evening In The Tropics was a night to remember and all for a great cause,” said Angela Merritt, Senior Account Manager of the Presenting Sponsor. “DEX Imaging is proud to support such an iconic venue and the incredible work it does in the community. It was a perfect blend of tropical nightlife, fun, and support for the arts.”
Since its creation, the event has raised over $2.2 million since 2013 to preserve and maintain the majestic 99-year-old Florida Theatre venue. Past themes have included The Nineties, Vegas, The Big Easy, Hollywood, The Eighties, Studio 54, The Roaring Twenties, The Future, and The Fifties.
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