Tampa ‘Strip Club King’ Joe Redner dies at 86, family says
Joe Redner, widely recognized as Tampa's strip club king and founder of the Mons Venus club, has died at the age of 86, according to his family and local news reports. Redner built a prominent career in adult entertainment and also made a mark as a medical marijuana advocate and a financier for Cigar City Brewing. Family members and local publications confirmed his passing, though specific details regarding the cause or exact timing of his death have not been released.
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- ✓ Joe Redner has died at the age of 86.
- ✓ His death was announced by his family.
- ✓ He was known as Tampa's strip club king and founded the Mons Venus.
- ✓ He also served as a medical marijuana advocate and Cigar City Brewing financier.
What changed
Family members and regional outlets confirmed the death of Joe Redner at age 86.
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Tampa Strip Club King Joe Redner Dies At 86
Joe Redner, widely recognized as Tampa's strip club king and founder of the Mons Venus club, has died at the age of 86, according to his family and local news reports. Redner built a prominent career in adult entertainment and also made a mark as a medical marijuana advocate and a financier for Cigar City Brewing. Family members and local publications confirmed his passing, though specific details regarding the cause or exact timing of his death have not been released.
Why it matters
Redner was a fixture in Tampa business and culture for decades, best known for establishing the Mons Venus strip club, which brought him both commercial success and frequent legal battles over First Amendment rights. Beyond adult entertainment, he expanded his local influence by financing Cigar City Brewing and advocating for medical marijuana access in Florida. His death marks the passing of a polarizing and influential figure who shaped commercial and political debates in the Tampa Bay area.
What is confirmed
- Joe Redner has died at the age of 86.
- His death was announced by his family.
- He was known as Tampa's strip club king and founded the Mons Venus.
- He also served as a medical marijuana advocate and Cigar City Brewing financier.
What to watch next
- Release of memorial or funeral service arrangements
- Additional statements from family or business associates regarding his estate and businesses
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- WFLA — Tampa ‘Strip Club King’ Joe Redner dies at 86, family says
- 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.mogazmasr.com — Joe Redner, Tampa’s strip club king, dies at 86, family says — Mogaz
- www.el-balad.com — Joe Redner dies at 86, family says - El-Balad.com
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