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Glazier-Gates Park gone; no place for kids to play

Heavy equipment awaits further action as the redevelopment of what once was Glazier-Gates Park. The park is being relocated to make room for a new housing development.
Heavy equipment awaits further action as the redevelopment of what once was Glazier-Gates Park. The park is being relocated to make room for a new housing development. Mark Young myoung@bradenton.com

A few days ago, I traveled past the “former” Glazier-Gates Park. It was sad to see the old majestic oaks being destroyed.

But, I thought, there is hope for something yet. They had not (as yet) removed the plaque, defining the park and the founders. How sad.

The children now have no place to play. Wouldn’t it have been better foresight to install the new playground before tearing down the old?

I guess hurrying to make money is more important than the welfare of the community and the children.

Joel V. Henry, Sr.

Bradenton

This story was originally published August 30, 2016 at 3:32 PM with the headline "Glazier-Gates Park gone; no place for kids to play."

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