Jan & Monty Andrews - Venice, Florida, USA
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N 27° 05.748 W 082° 26.875
17R E 356457 N 2997872
A citizen memorial located in the West Blalock Park in Venice, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM1AQ14
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Located in the West Blalock Park is the Monty Andrews Arboretum. The entrance to the arboretum has an arbor with engraved pavers. It is within this arbor that the memorial to Monty Andrews can be found.

Citizen Memorial Inscription:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
Jan & Monty Andrews
for their dedicated service to the
Venice Community.
An active Master Gardener,
Monty also participated with the
City of Venice Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, the
Sarasota County Parks and Advisory and
Recreation Council and
Venice Area Beautification, Inc.

The Venice City Council in 2006 approved the creation of an arboretum in West Blalock Park, following the recommendation of citizen volunteers. Situated on 4.5 acres the arboretum was later named after one of its prime advocates, Monty Andrews.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]

Location: West Blalock Park, Monty Andrews Arboretum

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