💯 Join Venice Area Beautification, Inc. and the Venice Area Historical Society at Centennial Park, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 for the John Nolen statue bench unveiling and dedication. Hear from guest speakers and enjoy light refreshments and music by the Venice High School Marching Band. Several members of the Nolen family will travel from across the United States and Canada to attend this special event, including his grandson, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild. Nolen was commissioned in 1925 to design what was then a small Gulf Coast town - Venice, Fla. More than a century later, residents and visitors continue to enjoy Nolen’s original urban design, which is widely recognized for its thoughtful parks, landscaped streets, and traditional neighborhood planning that still define the character of Venice today. Celebrating 100 Years of the City of Venice! 🥳 #veniceat100 #venicecentennial #100yearsofVenice #johnnolen