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Married couples say 'I do' again on Siesta Key

Sarasota County's vow renewal service took place on Feb. 14.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 7:56 p.m. February 14, 2019
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It's hard to put your finger on exactly what can make a marriage work.

Jerry and Gail Klink have been married 56 years, so they might have an idea or two.

"Here's the secret. Two words. 'Yes dear,' " said Jerry Klink.

More than 400 couples came out to renew their vows in Sarasota County's Say 'I Do' Again ceremony on Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach. Even with an overcast sky and windy conditions, there was no doubt love was in the air. The longest married couple had been together 65 years.

On the other side of the spectrum, Jeff and Lise Javage had been married a day. 

Tempest and Clinton Sells
Tempest and Clinton Sells
Alice and George Becht
Alice and George Becht
Keith and Wanda Guelzow
Keith and Wanda Guelzow
Terri and Rich LaPenna
Terri and Rich LaPenna
Laurie Vodney Wright, from Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, played violin before the service.
Laurie Vodney Wright, from Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, played violin before the service.
Lynda and David Waltz
Lynda and David Waltz
Richard and Susan Banks
Richard and Susan Banks
Joe and Amy Giordano
Joe and Amy Giordano
John and Michele Kraivec
John and Michele Kraivec
Vern and Josee DeCaire
Vern and Josee DeCaire
Linda and Bob Brucksierker
Linda and Bob Brucksierker
Troy, Lola and Natalie Duquette
Troy, Lola and Natalie Duquette
Troy Duquette laid one on Natalie Duquette
Troy Duquette laid one on Natalie Duquette
Rachel and Bill Hall have been married 4 years, but are redoing their wedding pictures because it was raining on their wedding day.
Rachel and Bill Hall have been married 4 years, but are redoing their wedding pictures because it was raining on their wedding day.
Tim and Sharon Rafferty
Tim and Sharon Rafferty
Jean and Doug Vanderlaan
Jean and Doug Vanderlaan
Jo and Mel Stone
Jo and Mel Stone
Lise and Jeff Javage
Lise and Jeff Javage
Christine and Garry Walsh
Christine and Garry Walsh

 

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