https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joe-redner-tampa-s-strip-club-king-dies-at-86Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joe-redner-tampa-s-strip-club-king-dies-at-86https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joe-redner-tampa-s-strip-club-king-dies-at-86#u143144Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:55:31 +0000Joe 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 mattersRedner shaped the cultural and legal landscape of Tampa through decades of battles over adult entertainment and free exp