Pensacola City Council Greenlights Transformative Rafferty Center in 6-1 Vote

Summary of May 29, 2025 PR Newswire Press Release

The Pensacola City Council has approved the development of The Rafferty Center, a $3 million youth facility led by the Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA). The center is named in honor of Troy and Ashley Rafferty, whose $1 million donation launched the project. Located at Legion Field, the facility will include basketball courts, classrooms, and expanded spaces for mentorship and after-school programs, doubling SYSA’s current capacity. The project is supported by the Florida Legislature and local philanthropists, with the City of Pensacola providing land and operational support. Construction is expected to begin later this year.

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