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Views of what Veterans' Community Park will look like. Architectural design is yet to be complete, but the idea is for structures including the bandshell and future performing arts center to be a 'Mediterranean, with a modern flare, similar to the Esplanade' design consultant Bill Waddell said Wednesday.

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Views of what Veterans' Community Park will look like. Architectural design is yet to be complete, but the idea is for structures including the bandshell and future performing arts center to be a "Mediterranean, with a modern flare, similar to the Esplanade" design consultant Bill Waddell said Wednesday.

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  • Veterans memorial planned at Veterans' Community Park to be paid for by fundraising endeavors of the Marco Island VFW.
  • Veterans Community Park plans will lead to the closing and rerouting of Elkcam Circle traffic to Park Avenue, on the right. By rerouting traffic at the cost of about $50,000, the park will become continuous, larger in area and potentially safer for pedestrians.
  • Al Musico discusses ideas and plans for the bike path, which will be going in this summer up to the park's edge, where, according to plans, it will continue to meander through the park in later Veterans' Community Park development stages.
  • Views of what Veterans' Community Park will look like. Architectural design is yet to be complete, but the idea is for structures including the bandshell and future performing arts center to be a 'Mediterranean, with a modern flare, similar to the Esplanade' design consultant Bill Waddell said Wednesday.
  • Veterans' Community Park Master Plan Alternative 2 - In The Round: Centrally located between Elkcam Circle and the canal is a circle lawn area abutted by a circular memorial area with an arbor backdrop. A cantilevered promenade will be featured along with an amphitheater and two sculptured areas located on the main lawn's perimeter. The performing arts center is located off Park Avenue with two lawn areas adjacent along with the farmers market area. Courtesy of the City of Marco Island
  • VFW Post 6370 Commander Dave Gardner says the organization is in great need of new members, and is appealing to servicemen and women who have served in any capacity in a combat zone to join.
  • Bryan Milk
  • Martin Black (left) of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Park Developers explains the proposed Veterans Park prospect on Elkcam Circle to Director of Parks and Recreation Bryan Milk, Bill Waddill of the Urban Resource Group, and members of the Veterans Park Committee.

$25 million Veterans' Community Park plans approved by City Council.

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