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All couples are welcome to participate in the traditional wedding vow renewal event on Siesta Public
Beach on Valentine's Day. Image courtesy Sarasota County
SAY I DO AGAIN EVENT SET FOR VALENTINE'S DAY ON SIESTA
The Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
Department's popular Say I Do Again wedding vow renewal event will return to Siesta
Beach on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m., the county
has announced.
Every year on Valentine's Day, hundreds of
people renew their commitments to each
other in a gathering "on the powdery soft
white sand of Siesta Beach," a county news
release says.
married the longest," said Jonathan Poyner,
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation program coordinator, in the release. "It's the
perfect way to spend Valentine's Day, sharing
a gorgeous sunset on America's best beach
with the person most special in your life."
The vow renewal ceremony will be officiated
by Magistrate Ed Wilson beginning promptly
at 6 p.m. Couples arriving early will be treated
to music beginning at 4:45 p.m., the release
notes. The event sponsor, LivetheLife.org,
Registration may be completed online will provide giveaways, the release continues.
at parksonline.scgov.net or by calling
861-9930. Registration ends on Monday, Feb. Following the ceremony, each couple
10. No on-site registration will be provided, will receive a commemorative certificate
the release adds. The cost is $5 per couple.
and be invited to enjoy wedding-themed
refreshments.
"It's one of our most popular events that
draws hundreds of couples from all over the For more information, contact the Sarasota
area and, of course, one of the highlights is County Call Center at 861-5000 or visit
the announcement of the couple that has been www.scgov.net.
