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Harlan Coben leads with laughter at Love Our Libraries Luncheon


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 3:32 p.m. February 7, 2026
Harlan Coben and Emily Walsh
Harlan Coben and Emily Walsh
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What: Love Our Libraries Luncheon

Benefiting: Library Foundation for Sarasota County

When: Feb. 6

Where: The Ora

Library Foundation President Kat Wingert with Harlan Coben and Executive Director Alisa Mitchell.
Library Foundation President Kat Wingert with Harlan Coben and Executive Director Alisa Mitchell.
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Bookstore 1 owner Georgia Court with Carolyn Michel.
Bookstore 1 owner Georgia Court with Carolyn Michel.
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Mary Ann Pearson, Peter Pearson, Bill Jervey, Sarabeth Kalajian and Scott Litherland
Mary Ann Pearson, Peter Pearson, Bill Jervey, Sarabeth Kalajian and Scott Litherland
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Renee DiPilato with David and Ilene Denton
Renee DiPilato with David and Ilene Denton
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Veronica Brady and Mark Steinwachs
Veronica Brady and Mark Steinwachs
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The Library Foundation for Sarasota County held its annual Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon on Feb. 6. The featured author, Harlan Coben, drew in 600 guests.
The Library Foundation for Sarasota County held its annual Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon on Feb. 6. The featured author, Harlan Coben, drew in 600 guests.
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This mini Duke University class of '74 reunion includes Laura Meyer Wellman, Sarah Hardesty Bray and Alison Gardner.
This mini Duke University class of '74 reunion includes Laura Meyer Wellman, Sarah Hardesty Bray and Alison Gardner.
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Ali and Gloria Bahaj attend the Love Our Libraries Luncheon Feb. 6.
Ali and Gloria Bahaj attend the Love Our Libraries Luncheon Feb. 6.
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Bookstore 1 owner Georgia Court welcomes guests to the VIP event.
Bookstore 1 owner Georgia Court welcomes guests to the VIP event.
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Harlan Coben and Georgia Court
Harlan Coben and Georgia Court
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Kat Wingert and Emily Walsh
Kat Wingert and Emily Walsh
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Andy Sulavik with Ann and Art Hardy
Andy Sulavik with Ann and Art Hardy
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Betty Wolfe, Diane Kremkow and Valerie Resh with their copy of Harlen Coben's latest book.
Betty Wolfe, Diane Kremkow and Valerie Resh with their copy of Harlen Coben's latest book.
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Roxie Jerde, Chris Gaylor and Laura Mattia
Roxie Jerde, Chris Gaylor and Laura Mattia
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Samantha Kelly, Susan Palmer and Heather Roberts
Samantha Kelly, Susan Palmer and Heather Roberts
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Ron Cutsinger and Phillip Lanham
Ron Cutsinger and Phillip Lanham
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Ray Clarke, Lisa Silvershein, Steve Slotnicic, Ellen Westerman and Maureen Clarke
Ray Clarke, Lisa Silvershein, Steve Slotnicic, Ellen Westerman and Maureen Clarke
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Nanette Crist and Fletcher Rush
Nanette Crist and Fletcher Rush
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Laura Steere with Jim and Gale Lew
Laura Steere with Jim and Gale Lew
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Margaret Levinson and Eleanor Odden pick up their copies of
Margaret Levinson and Eleanor Odden pick up their copies of "Gone Before Goodbye."
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Terry Brackett, Nanette Crist and Kathy Jordan
Terry Brackett, Nanette Crist and Kathy Jordan
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Barry Levinson and Pamela Akins
Barry Levinson and Pamela Akins
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Art and Kim Stadlin
Art and Kim Stadlin
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Bill and Betsy Johnston with Jan Sirota
Bill and Betsy Johnston with Jan Sirota
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Patricia Courtois, Neal Colton and Sharm Prizant
Patricia Courtois, Neal Colton and Sharm Prizant
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Faiza Kedir, Susie Bowie and Renee James-Gilmore
Faiza Kedir, Susie Bowie and Renee James-Gilmore
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Nancy Roucher looks forward to reading her copy of
Nancy Roucher looks forward to reading her copy of "Gone Before Goodbye" after lunch.
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Jim Wingert and Jo Shakon with Jim Grimes and Kat Wingert
Jim Wingert and Jo Shakon with Jim Grimes and Kat Wingert
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Tami Lanham and Stacey Corley
Tami Lanham and Stacey Corley
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Tom Edwards is ready to relax with a new book.
Tom Edwards is ready to relax with a new book.
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Pavel Kapic, Pam Horowitz, Alyssia Lazin Kapic and Paul Critchlow
Pavel Kapic, Pam Horowitz, Alyssia Lazin Kapic and Paul Critchlow
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Jay Handelman, Terry Brackett and Susie Bowie
Jay Handelman, Terry Brackett and Susie Bowie
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Pauline Wamsler, Tami Lanham and Lindsey Trammell
Pauline Wamsler, Tami Lanham and Lindsey Trammell
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Laura DeLeo and Paula Ippolito
Laura DeLeo and Paula Ippolito
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Mary Braxton Joseph is ready for lunch and a good book.
Mary Braxton Joseph is ready for lunch and a good book.
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We expect to see a lot more of Larry Thompson once he retires from Ringling College this summer!
We expect to see a lot more of Larry Thompson once he retires from Ringling College this summer!
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Kecia Carroll, Liz Smith, Vera Neumann, Julee Breehne, Jennifer Johnston and Sara Malone
Kecia Carroll, Liz Smith, Vera Neumann, Julee Breehne, Jennifer Johnston and Sara Malone
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Library Foundation President Kat Wingert
Library Foundation President Kat Wingert
Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Jessica Muroff
Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Jessica Muroff
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Observer President Emily Walsh begins the conversation with Harlan Coben.
Observer President Emily Walsh begins the conversation with Harlan Coben.
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Author Harlan Coben
Author Harlan Coben
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