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Francis Manor boardwalk dedication

Written by: March 05 2010
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VERO BEACH — St. Francis Manor held a dedication for their newly constructed boardwalk on Saturday, Feb. 27.  Due to the generosity of the John’s Island Foundation, the City of Vero Beach and donations from the community, the scenic boardwalk has become a reality.

Among the guests attending the dedication were original SFM board members, Bob and Betty Rollins, and former Vero Beach Mayor, Tom White, who was instrumental in raising funds for the boardwalk.

The prayer of dedication was given by the assistant pastor of Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church, Floyd Hall.

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