JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Comedy Club is moving onward and upward, two weeks after a roof collapse at a strip mall on Beach Boulevard.
The owners are moving the Comedy Club and giving the business a major facelift.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said water from severe weather may have caused the collapse. The shopping center is just a couple of blocks west of St. Johns Bluff Road.
Several businesses were impacted by the collapse. Many of them were unable to reopen.
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Multiple owners said that every day they were forced to remain closed, they were continuing to lose money. That's why the owners of The Comedy Club are saying now is the time to pick up where they left off.
The Comedy Club is not only moving to a new venue, but there will also be other changes when they reopen.
The company made the announcement on Instagram, posting under the name "Phatt Katz CTO”.
Unfortunately, the city and building owners have been unable to provide us with any timeline as to when we will be cleared to reopen our doors. Due to this uncertainty, we have decided to move our
shows to another venue. Our focus is our customers; your safety, schedules and overall experience. We know it has been frustrating for you to have spent your hard-earned money on an event that you have been unable to enjoy. This is why we have decided to stop playing the waiting game with those in charge of this situation and get back to the comedy!
- Phatt Katz CTO (The Comedy Club)
The owners and operators said now is a good time to re-brand, refocus, and move forward. Dean Roberts, the co-owner of the Comedy Club, said he should know by Thursday where they will temporarily relocate.
"We haven't had any response from the city or the property yet," Roberts said. "It might be six weeks short-term. Three months long-term, four months long-term."
The business said it will post its new location and hours either on or before Friday. It also said all previously purchased tickets will be honored.
Between the three businesses located within the shopping center, nearly 50 workers were impacted by the collapse.