A former Playboy space is on the market in Miami Beach. Here are 5 takeaways

A piece of Miami Beach history is up for grabs — the former Playboy Theater is for sale, with a price tag of about $8 million. This iconic spot inside the old Playboy Plaza Hotel, now the Castle Beach Club) is known for its past glitz.

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Here are the highlights:

• The theater covers 26,000 square feet and once hosted big shows and even a Gloria Estefan music video.
• It’s a bit dusty and seatless now, but the classic stage and decor remain; it just needs cleaning to shine again.
• Playboy Enterprises is moving its headquarters to Miami Beach, but the company isn’t interested in buying the theater itself.
• The venue’s buyer will enjoy building amenities like direct beach access, a pool and gym, plus the possibility of buying condos.
• The brokers think it could become a theater, museum, trendy restaurant, or even a creative workspace for someone with vision.

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