FL H9101

Honors Advent Christian Village on its 100th anniversary, established in 1913 on 1,000 acres of land donated by Thomas Dowling and Richard W. Sears.

Recognizes the organization as Florida's first retirement home, chartered and incorporated in the state in 1915, and notes its survival through natural disasters, the Great Depression, and economic hardships.

Describes the village as a self-contained community with over 800 residents and members, 300 rental apartments, and a Village Square offering a grocery store, bank, postal service branch, beauty salon, barber shop, and café.

Details the W. B. Copeland Medical Center providing medical services including family practice, geriatrics, women's health, dentistry, urgent care, and various rehabilitative therapies.

Acknowledges the Village Heritage Trail dedication as part of the centennial celebration, featuring marked locations of historic buildings with photographs and descriptions of the village's 100-year history.