3 months ago Share Although a group of boating enthusiasts are passionate about the concept, city officials have recommended against the request for public land.
John Pether has a vision: opening a museum showcasing more than 7,000 years of maritime history on the Gulf Coast, creating a haven for a slice of culture he says has never been properly cataloged, and placing it on city-owned land at the Bobby Jones Golf Club property.
After spending years on research and fleshing out the viability of his vision, it’s that final point that brought Pether in front of the City Commission on Monday. Pether is a board member for the Gulf Coast Maritime Museum, a nonprofit that is lobbying for the city to set aside up to 2 acres at Bobby Jones as the home of what is currently a museum in concept only.