Tropical Drive-In
1091 North Tamiami Trail,
Nokomis,
FL
34275
1091 North Tamiami Trail,
Nokomis,
FL
34275
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The Tropical Drive-In opened on May 8, 1954, featuring the 1950 western “Dallas” with Gary Cooper, Ruth Roman and Steve Cochran. The second feature was the 1953 drama “Cry of the Hunted” with Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan and Polly Bergen. It was operated by James W. Ponder & ABC Theatrical Enterprises with a parking capacity of 250 cars. It was later operated by Floyd Theatres in the 1970’s. It was closed on April 27, 1978 with Burt Reynolds in “Semi-Tough” & “The Longest Run”. It was later demolished and cleared for redevelopment. It is now a Publix food store on the site.
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Randy Studer
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Most likely immediately demolished after closure.
Closed on April 27, 1978 with “Semi-Tough” and “The Longest Run”.