MEDIA ADVISORY:
January 28, 2014

Bok Tower Gardens Press Conference Jan. 31; Announcing $12 Million Initiative to Build New Garden Spaces

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WHAT: Press Conference to Announce Major Expansion & Rejuvenation

WHEN: Friday, January 31, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Magnolia Room at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL

SPEAKERS: David Price, Gardens’ President; Michael Aloian, Board Chair; Tomas J. Bok, Great Grandson of Edward W. Bok; Cindy Alexander, Campaign Co-Chair

On the occasion of its 85th anniversary, Bok Tower Gardens is embarking on a $12 million capital campaign, Preserve the Legacy, Steward the Future to undertake four major initiatives to keep the Gardens relevant and sustainable, to include:

• Rejuvenation of the Historic Core Garden

• Improved Accessibility

• Telling the Bok Tower Gardens Story

• Stewarding the Gardens for Future Generations

“It’s an exciting time in the history of Bok Tower Gardens as we are about to undertake our vision for the future,” said Gardens’ president David Price.  “We’re making big changes, without changing the spirit of the Gardens our guests have grown to love.”

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