58- RICK KOWALCZYK — Owner, Southern Nights Nightclubs/Orlando and Tampa
Orlando’s oldest and best-known gay nightclub Southern Nights expanded this year thanks to owner Rick Kowalczyk’s vision for bringing quality LGBT entertainment all over Florida. Kowalczyk opened Southern Nights Tampa in the heart of the Ybor City district in June, 2015. Southern Nights has been an Orlando nightlife institution for 35 years, providing the Central Florida LGBT community with a iconic destination and equally incredible memories. Rick has generously allowed his venues to be used for a variety of LGBT fundraisers and revues.
