Various venues thriving in Tampa

By Jimmy Geurts

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TAMPA, Fla. — Despite a turbulent economy and the shutdown of local music venues like Jannus Landing, two of the Tampa Bay area's many venues have managed to stay afloat — with wildly differing methods to make their music heard. 

The Ritz Ybor, located on 1503 E. 7th Ave., now hosts lavish private events with catering as well as concerts. Meanwhile, Transitions Art Gallery, located on 4215 E. Columbus Drive, relegates many of its behind-the-scene tasks to one person.