Construction progresses for Panama City Garden Club project
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – For decades, members of the Panama City Garden Club have worked hard to beautify the community.
Recently, city officials have focused on beautifying the garden club's home.
Crews are close to completing the rebuild at the garden club facility and city officials are proud of the community partners that have helped make the project a success.
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'Any time that you have local businesses that are willing to give back to the community, I think the community deserves to know that,' said Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Keith Mefford.
The Panama City Garden Club is a prime example of partnership turned into progress.
'This is one of my favorite projects, me, and one of the other team members of the city have kind of taken charge of. It's great that you call it my baby because I, do, have really a lot of value and buy-in in this building,' Mefford continued.
Mefford said community use of the space has already been booming, with several recent additions, like a disc golf course, newly planted trees, walking paths and more. But the completion of this clubhouse will cement the revival for the Panama City Garden Club and for the public as a whole.
'A whole new energy, I think. So they're really excited. We talk weekly, but as far as this location, I think it'll be a great gathering place for receptions, birthday parties and weddings in the park. And we got our trails back in place, we have exercise equipment,' Mefford added.
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The space will hold around 175 people, and renting out the space will eventually create revenue for the city.
Mefford estimated the city has saved somewhere between $750,000 and $1 million on the project, thanks to businesses donating design plans, special rates or volunteering their time.
Mefford said construction on the space should be wrapped up sometime in July.
The garden club is looking for new members. They'll also need help moving into their completed clubhouse.
To learn more about one of the oldest organizations in Panama City, click here.
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