Tampa's 'Strip Club King' Joe Redner Dies at 86 After Decades of Legal Battles
Joe Redner, the controversial entrepreneur known as Tampa's 'strip club king,' has died at age 86. His daughter confirmed he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday. Redner was a polarizing figure who owned the Mons Venus club and fought decades of legal battles over zoning, free speech, and medical marijuana rights. Tributes from local officials highlighted his impact on the city's identity, while critics had long opposed his business practices.