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Ground Breaking- SW Escambia Sportsplex

Years of Efforts by Local Citizens and Political Figures Realized

Ground was broken for the new Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex on last Tuesday at the Bauer Road site.  It is hard to to truly estimate the tremendous impact this facility will have on our Perdido Key area.  The obvious enhancement on the community sports scene is only one facet.  The economic impact that will be realized as we host sports tournaments and the beautiful green space for family outings and eventual walking trails connected throughout the county will be positive outcomes as well.


Some of the VIPs present were: Commissioners Wilson Roberts and Gene Valentino, Mike Whitehead, Sheriff David Morgan, Randy Oliver, Malcolm Thomas, Larry Newsom and Jeff Helms. Representatives from PBYSA, YMCA, PBFC, Kiwanis, Rotary, Gulf Power, Envision Perdido and Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce were also present.
 
The Sportsplex will sit on approximately 200 acres on Bauer Road and will house multiple lighted baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, an open play area, walking trails, playground, covered pavilions and ample parking. “We are excited to see this project begin. This facility will be a huge asset to the southwestern portion of the county,” stated Wilson Robertson, District 1 Commissioner.
 
The total cost of the project, athletic fields, pavilions and playground is anticipated to be $8.8 million and will be funded by the Local Option Sales information, contact 850-595-3476.

Groundbreaking for Southwest Sportsplex

Escambia County is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Southwest Sportsplex on tomorrow,  Tuesday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Attendees are asked to park at Jim Bailey Middle School, 4110 Bauer Road. Transportation will be provided to the ceremony.                The sportsplex will sit on approximately 200 acres on Bauer Road and will house multiple lighted baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, an open play area, walking trails, playground, covered pavilions and ample parking. 

The total cost of the project, athletic fields, pavilions and playground is anticipated to be $8.8 million and will be funded by the Local Option Sales Tax.

Attendees should dress appropriately for weather and worksite conditions.  Short sleeves are recommended.  Please no heels or sandals.  

For more information or to RSVP, contact the Office of Public Information and Communication at (850) 595-3476.

Perdido Chamber Business Lunch

The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce will present its monthly Business Chamber Luncheon at noon Thursday at the Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Road.

Each month features a guest speaker and this month the chamber has invited Melinda Crawford, airport director of the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport. She will provide an update on the airport expansion project.

Crawford was appointed to the position in December of 2009. She has previously served as the Airport’s assistant director for finance.

The luncheon is open to chamber members and non-members. Chamber board members will be on hand. Those who wish to attend must RSVP with the names of the attendees to the by the end of today. Cost: $5 per person. Details: (850) 492-4660