The International Paper golf course in Cantonment is getting a new lease on life, while the Santa Rosa Clerk is tightening vendor payment methods after fraud was discovered. Meanwhile, the Warehouse 4 Sports pickleball courts project at the Port of Pensacola is moving forward with eight tournament-size outdoor courts under an updated lease with the city.
The Warehouse 4 Sports pickleball courts project is set to receive a lease amendment from the Pensacola City Council, which will allow construction of eight outdoor pickleball courts and other amenities. The plans also include a waterfront concessions area and an extension of the public sidewalk along the water’s edge for public access to the project.
The original lease between Warehouse 4 Sports and the city was signed last year for a 45,000-square-foot building at the port to be converted into an indoor sports and convention space. Under the new lease terms, construction of parking spots and an investment of $4 million into the project over 15 years are required. The rent has also been increased from $26,000 to $36,000 plus property taxes.
Construction of the outdoor pickleball courts is expected to take three to four months once it begins. The updated lease has unanimous support from