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Commission approves Venue Works management of Sunrise Theater, increases outside legal budget

Fort Pierce City Commission · May 11, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted to approve a management agreement with New Works of Fort Pierce LLC (Venue Works) for the Sunrise Theater starting June 1 and approved increasing the Grey Robinson outside-legal purchase order from $40,000 to $100,000; commissioners asked for 90-day operational updates from the new manager.

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a management agreement with New Works of Fort Pierce LLC (doing business as Venue Works) to operate the Sunrise Theater, and separately voted to increase the city's purchase order for outside legal services.

HR Cook, who identified himself as "HR Cook with Venue Works management firm out of Ames, Iowa," spoke during public comment before the votes and said he was grateful for the welcome from staff and residents and looked forward to operating the historic Sunrise Theater. "We've been…

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