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Jacksonville's historic Sun-Ray Cinema finds a new home in Tampa

Rick Mayer

Sun-Ray Cinema, known for its unique film selections and atmosphere, opened in 1927 and was the first Florida theater to show "talkies." The theater's lease was not renewed by its building's new owners.

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