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first_reported: 2026-11-09 10:09 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 10:09 EST
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# Davis Center auditorium to be named for Rev. Watson Haynes

The Davis Center auditorium in St. Petersburg will be named for Watson Haynes II, a faith leader and civil rights activist.

Section: [Around Town](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: [Watson Haynes II](/tampa-bay/wiki/watson-haynes-ii.md), [Davis Center](/tampa-bay/wiki/davis-center.md)

## Coverage

- [St. Pete Catalyst](https://stpetecatalyst.com/davis-center-auditorium-to-be-named-for-rev-watson-haynes/), 2026-11-09 10:09 EST: Davis Center auditorium to be named for Rev. Watson Haynes

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