Jannus Landing could be getting new operator

Switching gears now to a story we are following here in the Bay Area. Janus Live, the famed music venue in downtown St. Pete, might be changing soon. But the big news for music lovers is that the venue itself is not for sale. Concerns sprouted when a real estate developer indicated that it might be on the market. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank clears the air. The owner of Janus Live wants to make one thing clear, and that is that the music venue is not for sale, even if the building around it is. A listing for the 200 block of First Avenue shows a rectangle around the building on the north side of the block that is for sale. That three-story building has numerous bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It also boasts of Janus Live rooftop and a covered island bar. That listing is for $11.5 million. But that is a different owner from the one who operates the standing-room-only Janus Live concert venue in the courtyard. That operator, Tony Amico, posted on Facebook, Janus Music Venue is not for sale and will continue to operate. There may be a short pause due to a change of operators, but the music will continue. My neighbor may enhance the downtown St. Petersburg scene with some new things they've planned for their property next door to Janus Landing, and I wish them the best of luck. Janus Live has been open for 40 years and their website lists dozens of shows planned for the next six months. They've hosted bands of all types from Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers to tribute bands and DJs. The owner of the adjacent property that is for sale did not immediately respond to our request for comment. The listing for the sale of the building says that whoever buys the property is going to inherit one of the most golden names in all of of St. Pete Commerce, the name of Janus. Evan Axelbank, Fox 13 News.