Joe Redner, Tampa’s ‘strip club king,’ dies at 86
Joe Redner, the longtime Tampa businessman and founder of the Mons Venus strip club who became a prominent free speech champion and medical marijuana advocate, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed his death on social media, with his daughter Joy Lynn Redner announcing the passing of the local figure. Known widely as Tampa's strip club king, Redner built a business empire while frequently challenging local government and fighting for civil rights.
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- ✓ Joe Redner died at the age of 86.
- ✓ His family confirmed his death on social media.
- ✓ His daughter Joy Lynn Redner announced his passing.
- ✓ He was widely known as Tampa's strip club king and founded the Mons Venus.
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Family members confirmed the death of Joe Redner at age 86.
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Joe Redner, Tampa Strip Club King and Activist, Dies at 86
Joe Redner, the longtime Tampa businessman and founder of the Mons Venus strip club who became a prominent free speech champion and medical marijuana advocate, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed his death on social media, with his daughter Joy Lynn Redner announcing the passing of the local figure. Known widely as Tampa's strip club king, Redner built a business empire while frequently challenging local government and fighting for civil rights.
Why it matters
Redner shaped the cultural and legal landscape of Tampa through decades of battles over adult entertainment and free expression. Beyond the adult entertainment industry, he served as a financier for Cigar City Brewing and pushed heavily for medical marijuana advocacy. His career bridged commercial success in nightlife with persistent legal challenges against municipal restrictions.
What is confirmed
- Joe Redner died at the age of 86.
- His family confirmed his death on social media.
- His daughter Joy Lynn Redner announced his passing.
- He was widely known as Tampa's strip club king and founded the Mons Venus.
- He advocated for medical marijuana and free speech.
- He was a financier for Cigar City Brewing.
What to watch next
- Further statements from family regarding memorial arrangements or services.
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- FOX 13 Tampa Bay — Joe Redner, Tampa's 'Strip Club King' and medical marijuana advocate, dies at 86
- Tampa Bay 28 — Tampa strip club founder Joe Redner dies at 86, daughter says
- Tampa Bay Times — Joe Redner, Tampa’s ‘strip club king,’ dies at 86
- The Business Journals — Joe Redner, Mons Venus founder and Cigar City Brewing financier, dies at 86
- floridapolitics.com — Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.19.26
- www.fox13news.com — Joe Redner, Tampa's 'Strip Club King' and medical marijuana advocate, dies at 86 | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- www.wusf.org — Joe Redner, Tampa strip-club owner, free speech champ and political activist, dies at age 86 | WUSF
- www.mogazmasr.com — Joe Redner, Tampa’s strip club king, dies at 86, family says — Mogaz
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