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Longboat Library hosts author showcase

12 local authors had their books on display during a fun event Nov. 16.

By Harry Sayer
| 8:30 a.m. November 16, 2019

Longboat Key
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Spirits were high during the Longboat Library's Welcome Back Lawn Party Nov. 15.

The library event had book-lovers and library patrons turning out to the library lawn to enjoy an afternoon of mingling, food and literature. The day had 12 local authors displaying their many books, and signing them for residents as well.

Susan Walters, Jane Plitt, Jim Bruen and Susan Gorin

Paul Jaffe

Tom Harmer and library president Mary Baker

Anne Roberts, Bobbie Banan and Mary McGrath

Deborah Purdum, Vilia Johnson and Susan Veshosky

Don and Linda Bruns

Haley Marguerite Mariano

Ward Larsen and Susan Gorin

Patricia Gussin with her book

Jane Webb

Barry and Jane Veinman

Amy Elder and Sue Reese

Ruth Strauss and Sandi Herr

M.S. Spencer

Jim Fleming and Eileen Hassel

Nick Rinaldi, Bob Crown and Carole Rinaldi

Ed Janka

Michael Jordan

Sue Mangel, Roberta Wladis and Bonney Libman

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