Coolidge Statue Unveiled at Florida's Bok Tower Gardens

0:00It's April 15th, from your city to your ears. This is Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. State leaders just unveiled a statue of Calvin Coolidge, America's 30th president, at Boak Tower Gardens near Lake Wales, Florida. This spot draws crowds for its beauty, and now it honors Coolidge's legacy with a new bronze figure right there on the grounds. Coolidge himself visited the gardens back in 1929 when it was called Mountain Lake Sanctuary. He gave the dedication speech, stressing how such places bring people together and deserve protection. Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Cord Bird joined the ceremony, praising Coolidge for sticking to the Constitution and avoiding bad policies. Folks from the Calvin Coolidge presidential foundation noted how he cut taxes, regulations and debt after World War I, helping the nation recover. Strong. This fits into Florida's America's 250 push, marking the country's 250th birthday with

1:01tribute at historic site statewide. The statue now stands alongside other monuments to pass presidents across Florida, keeping their stories alive for visitors to reflect on.