Comments on: Termite Damage And Rot May Force Century To Replace Historic Community Center

By: Scooter

Scooter — Mon, 22 May 2023 17:13:25 +0000

With a population of just over 1,700 why would they even need two community centers?

By: Rasheed Jackson

Rasheed Jackson — Sun, 21 May 2023 13:25:10 +0000

Time to let it go. When was the last class to graduate from there, 1968 maybe? New buildings come and old schools go. Time to let go of this one. Why rebuild it? Did any one try and rebuild the old Century High school? What about the old Century Gym that has been condemned? Are we going to ask the state to rebuild that do to nostalgic reasons? No, and no! Time to put the past into the past.
If this community wants a community center then the people in the community need to come together as a community and raise funds to build a facility. That is what people who share common interest do. They share the same perspective and ideas and apply those ideas to accomplish a common goal. Waiting on the government to give you a hand out is the lazy mans way and no one truly appreciates what is given to them. An earned amenity is more valuable and more appreciated than an entitlement.

By: TB

TB — Sat, 20 May 2023 17:26:37 +0000

If it is so “Historical” and “Sentimental” why hasn’t it been taken care of all these years?
Why wasn’t it turned into a “Community Center” years ago when it was in good shape and cared for?
With the prevailing Community mindset what guarantees are there that a brand new Community center won’t be neglected?
It’s a known fact that if you give people things for free with no skin in the game they don’t appreciate it and let it go to waste.
Organize a Community Center rebuild project and get everyone involved if you don’t get “Buy in” from the Community don’t build it.
Everyone can contribute “Something” from picking up trash to painting and simple groundskeeping to just plain “Showing up” to have a voice.

By: sam

sam — Sat, 20 May 2023 11:11:20 +0000

tear that rat infested dump down.

By: M in Bratt

M in Bratt — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:17:11 +0000

I just wonder how many community centers a little town like Century can justify? Oh, I forgot, Century doesn’t have to justify any expense, they just wait on the State of Fl. or Escambia County to foot the bills.

By: JS

JS — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:18:04 +0000

Only thing this place is used for is to sell drugs at why are they fixing things that HAS ALREADY BEEN TORE UP AND BEEN PAID FOR TO FIX?

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:57:05 +0000

Rotten means rotten

By: Taxpayer

Taxpayer — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:19:19 +0000

@ town member Robinson: the facts are this. The structure cannot support the capacity requirements. Period! I also don’t want my taxes paying for sentimental value when it is cheaper to build a new structure that will meet the need better for the future. Don’t you want your granchildren and future generations (who have no memory of attending the school) to have a nice new facility to use and enjoy?

By: Redfish

Redfish — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:04:29 +0000

Ditto to Json!

By: James Bass

James Bass — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:54:32 +0000

At this point the most appropriate thing to do is rebuild the center supported by a legal written agreement! If not, it would be just a patch job!