Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, Inc.
“Historic St. Andrews, a village by the bay where cultural attractions, entertainment, and commerce thrive.”
The Panama City Commission recognized the need to revitalize the St. Andrews community and in 1989, designated St. Andrews as a Community Redevelopment Area. In 1997, to aid in the revitalization and redevelopment of this quaint coastal community, St. Andrews applied for and received a designation as a Waterfronts Florida Partnership Community under the state’s Waterfronts Florida Program. Through its Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program, the Department of Community Affairs designates communities to receive intensive technical assistance, training and education, and limited financial support to help implement community-designed vision plans for their waterfront area.
In 2012 the St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, Inc. reorganized itself as the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, Inc., a non-profit organization. The City of Panama City engages the organization annually to operate the Panama City Publishing Company Museum.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership (HSAWP) is to revitalize Historic St. Andrews by preserving the historical, cultural, and environmental resources, advocating for public/private partnerships, and fostering community engagement.
KEY GOALS:
• Increase visitation to St. Andrews.
• Promote awareness of St. Andrews’ history.
• Find ways the past can catalyze revitalization.
• Attract new businesses and developments in keeping with community vision.
• Promote St. Andrews’ environmental quality and encourage public access and enjoyment of natural resources; promote a clean, green appearance.
• Maintain a calendar of festivals and events to attract people to St. Andrews.
Board meetings are open to the public and held at 8 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Panama City Publishing Company Museum.