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Saint Andrews group offers to restore historic clubhouse, asks city for lease and limited support
Summary
A group led by Captain James Pick told the commission it will submit a proposal this week to take over and restore the Saint Andrews Civic Club building under a long-term lease at no cost to Panama City, offering to pay utilities and upkeep and to seek grant funding; residents also pressed for Truesdale Park amenities and clearer public notices.
Captain James Pick, speaking for a reconstituted leadership team that previously ran the Saint Andrews Civic Club, told the commission he will submit a formal proposal seeking a long-term lease for the club’s historic building and permission to restore and operate it at no cost to the city. "We would pay all the utilities, all the insurance, all the upkeep on the building," Pick said, adding the group intends to pursue grants and, later, nonprofit status.
The city was told the group has maintained the clubhouse through Hurricane Michael and hosted community events in the aftermath, offering that local volunteers and donated labor could handle much of the work. Pick said the organization would like access to funds…
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