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34 EDMONDSON RD BORDER RD • Patriots Park, 800 Venetia Bay Blvd., is a tribute to veterans 37 of world wars, the fallen of 9/11 and heroes everywhere. Restrooms available. (21)
33 • Pinebrook Park, 1251 Pinebrook Road, has picnic facilities, 36 Curry Creek Preserve Sarasota County recreational and fitness trail. (34) 21 Owned and Maintained · • Dr. Fred Albee Park, 245 Saint Augustine Ave., is a pocket park tucked in between Nassau Street and St. Augustine Ave., • Ponce De Leon Park, is nestled in the corner where Feet featuring shaded benches and statues. (16) Ponce De Leon and Pedro streets come together. It features 0900 1,800 3,600 5,400 7,200 statues and shady places to sit. (19) 18 2 • East Blalock Park, 300 S. Nokomis Ave., is known as the 28 Cultural Campus because it is the site of Venice Public Library, • Prentiss French Park, 500 Manatee Court, has a handicap TA TIA R 16 NE B P E A O V Y Venice Community Center, Venice Art Center and the accessible playground, picnic area, and walking trail. (5)
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