Valentine’s Day tradition hosted by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources staff
“Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at the annual Say ‘I Do’ Again vow renewal ceremony,” which will be held on both Siesta Public Beach and Nokomis Beach on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m., Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources staff says in its annual invitation for the events.
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) staff has been organizing the ceremonies for more than 35 years, a news release points out. “[T]his romantic sunset event features light refreshments, music and photo opportunities, and a non-denominational vow renewal ceremony,” the release explains. Each registered couples will receive a flower and renewal certificate, the release notes.
The ceremonies will be officiated by Circuit Judge Stephen Walker on Siesta Beach and by Circuit Judge Maria Ruhl on Nokomis Beach, the release adds.
“A stunning sunset, singing shore birds and a gentle breeze certainly set the scene for love,” Kristie Lever, a county recreation specialist, said in the release. “Now take that scene and pair it with hundreds of other couples eager to renew their vows on Valentine’s Day, and you have our beloved Say ‘I Do’ Again event,” she added in the release.
The pre-registration fee for each couple is $15, the release says. That can be handled online here or by phone at 941-861-7275. The deadline is Feb. 9 to pre-register, the release points out.
On-site registration will open at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, the day of the events. The cost then will be $25 per couple, with credit cards accepted only, the release notes.
The official address of Siesta Public Beach Park is 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key. Nokomis Beach is located at 100 Casey Key Road in Nokomis.
For more information, please call 311 or visit sarasotacountyparks.com.