Katie’s Landing Pavilion Update!
GIMME SHELTER!
Whether you’re a Rolling Stones fan or not, you will soon head to the new Pavilion at Katie’s Landing when a storm threatens, for shade to escape the blazing sun, to enjoy a picnic or attend events run by the Friends of the Wekiva and others. Whatever the reason, you’ll have a great sheltered spot to contemplate the serenity and enjoy your view of the Wekiva River.
FOWR’s Pavilion Committee, Weegie Henry, Barbara Howell, and Deborah Shelley have been busy working on a budget, determining the size, building materials, fundraising, choosing a contractor and working with Seminole County on permitting the structure. Initial steps also included working with the Florida Park Service to determine an appropriate location for the pavilion per Katie’s Landing Management Plan.
Donations and pledges to date toward the $100,000 total cost are close to $68,000. When we reach the $80,000 mark, we will order the pavilion kit from a local Florida vendor.
When completed, the 24 ft x 44 ft pavilion, complete with fans and picnic tables, will be donated to the Florida Park Service.
Many thanks to those who want to honor Katie and Russ by contributing to this project.
As of July 2023, donors and pledges include:
Jim Adamski
Frank Bergschneider
Ana Chevez
Michael Cliburn
Equinox Documentaries
Leslie Hall
Cynthia Haller
Julia Henry
Melissa Henry
Weegie Henry
Carol Hinshaw
Barbara and Michael Howell
Faith Jones
Ariel Kelly
Stanley Martin Homes
Katie Moncrief
Spring Rosen
Chris Paolini, Minh Han, and Matthew Paolini
Dr. Leslie Poole and Mr. Michael Poole
Rotary Club of Seminole County South Event Collection
Nancy Rudner
Deborah Shelley
Peggy Thomas
Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Committee
Joseph Williams, Jr.
Grey and Pat Wilson
Many thanks to the Seminole County Commissioners for waiving all permitting fees. The Pavilion Committee would also like to thank other FOWR members who have helped with this project, especially Mike Cliburn and Grey Wilson.
We still have a ways to go so please consider supporting this project with your donation! All donors will be recognized on a permanent plaque located in the pavilion.
There are a couple ways to donate:
Mail a check to:
Friends of the Wekiva River
P.O. Box 6196
Longwood, FL32792-6196
2. Donate through our website: friendsofwekiva.org
(please indicate that your donation is for the pavilion)
Thanks for your support and see you on the river!
The Pavilion Committee
Weegie Henry
Barbara Howell
Deborah Shelley
