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Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium outlines renovations, sets Sept. 27 reopening
Summary
The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium told the council it has renovated its planetarium, secured a $500 check and is planning a Sept. 27 grand reopening with a VIP reception and open house.
Eric Raditz, introduced himself as the new executive director of the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium and described a renovation project and reopening timeline. "My name is Eric Raditz. I'm the new director of the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium," he told the council, noting the planetarium will host a grand reopening on Sept. 27 with a public open house and a VIP reception.
Raditz said the center has not had significant renovations since 1986 and highlighted capital needs including a roof replacement, a boardwalk repair that could cost "probably almost 1,000,000 dollars," and other smaller projects. He thanked the city for a recent $500 check and for insurance support that helped the center move forward with renovations. Council members thanked staff for touring the property and encouraged continued city support and potential grant-writing assistance.
Raditz also previewed community events tied to the reopening, including a Friendly Forest Fall Festival and holiday programs designed to increase engagement and revenue to sustain the center's operations.
