Fans hope to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema, a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville TodayFans hope to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema, a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
Fans hope to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema, a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

Fans urge Jacksonville council to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema

Published on April 24, 2024 at 10:57 am
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Supporters of the Five Points Theatre urged City Council members to recognize the importance of the movie house as a neighborhood gathering spot, distinctive entertainment venue and attraction for the district.

“There is no other space like it in Jacksonville,” said Cate Dobbins, who told council that she picked a site with convenient access to the Florida Theatre and Sun-Ray Cinema, a tenant of the Five Points building, when she retired from teaching and downsized five years ago. “If you can help them in the future, please, please do so.”

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Dobbins was among several people who came to the Council meeting in reaction to recent news that the 1920s-era building was up for sale and could be repurposed.

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