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{{for|the Mons Venus of Medieval legend|Tannhäuser}} |
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'''Mons Venus''' is a nude [[lap dance|lap dancing]] [[strip club]] in [[Tampa, Florida]]. It is one of the most famous strip clubs in the United States known both for both the quality of its dancers and the public image of its owner [[Joe Redner]].{{Fact|date=August 2009}} |
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[[Image:Mons Venus.jpg|thumb|Mons Venus]] |
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The club and its owner, Joe Redner, have frequently been engaged in legal battles with the [[Tampa City Council]], which has tried to place restrictions on the industry for 25 years.<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://filmschool.fsu.edu/warrenreport/2001/01-26-01.html |
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|title=Announcement of film of strip club owner/freedom fighter Joe Redner |
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|publisher=Florida State University Film School |
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|accessdate=2006-11-12 |
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}}</ref> Redner's advocacy group [[Voice of Freedom]] was originally created to chronicle these actions. Mons Venus and Redner have filed law suits that have reached the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] and have become [[case law]] in many court cases.<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2005/08/08/daily17.html |
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|title=Adult club owner wins big in eminent domain case |
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|publisher=Tampa Bay Business Journal |
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|accessdate=2006-11-12 |
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}}</ref> |
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A unique aspect of Mons Venus is the up-front pricing. Unlike its contemporaries, the club has signs clearly posted reflecting the $20-$30 price for lap dances. While other establishments encourage patrons to visit the "[[champagne room]]", a $30 dance is the most expensive activity available. |
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Furthermore, Mons Venus (like other Tampa strip clubs) permits its customers to touch and even [[fondle]] dancers, as long as there is no genital contact. |
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The Mons Venus is frequented by many visiting celebrities. Kevin Hayden paid homage to the club in his epic "Hey Hey, It's Kevin!" debut album. |
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Mons Venus, is a recurring lyrical character throughout songs in [[Betty X]]'s lyrics named after the club.{{Fact|date=September 2008}} |
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Mons Venus is also mentioned in the opening lines of Wyclef Jean's song "Perfect Gentleman." |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[[Category:Strip clubs]] |
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