Sarasota Museum Tour & Photo Exhibition Opening

2 Fun and Free Events on Wednesday October 26

Author Jeff LaHurd

4 - 5 pm

Gillespie Book Signing and Tour Sarasota's History Center Museum
Jeff LaHurd will sign copies of his new book, "John Hamilton Gillespie - The Scot Who Saved Sarasota". Be sure to take a tour of the Museum and discover Sarasota's fascinating history.

History Center Museum and Sarasota Visitor Information Center
701 North Tamiami Trail - Free Parking
Hosted by The Friends of the Sarasota County History Center
Free Event

5:30 - 7pm

Opening Reception of "Gillespie's Sarasota" Photography Exhibition
You're invited to an artful evening at William Hartman Gallery's reception and opening of  "Gillespie's Sarasota", a photographic exhibition of Sarasota from 1886 - 1926. There will be a cash bar and Jeff LaHurd will be on hand to sign copies of his new book, "John Hamilton Gillespie - The Scot Who Saved Sarasota".

William Hartman Gallery
48 South Palm Avenue, 941-955-4785
Free parking in the North Palm Avenue parking garage
Hosted by William Hartman Gallery and Caragiulos Restaurant
Free Event

Gillespie Week Begins With Great Fanfare!

Tonight was a perfect evening for the start of Gillespie Week. The Jacobites Bagpipers slowly paraded down to the beach at O'Leary's and thrilled the crowd with a rousing and spirited performance. Jeff LaHurd was on hand to sign copies of his just released book, "John Hamilton Gillespie, The Scot Who Saved Sarasota" as everyone vied for a chance to get their photo taken with the Father of Sarasota.

Next Up: Tuesday October 25th, from 4 - 6pm, is a historic buildings tour and dinner catered by the Broadway Bar and hosted by the Historical Society of Sarasota County. $20 event, call 364-9076 to reserve. And next door at 6:30pm a bagpiper will welcome guests to a free DAR Roundtable discussion about Gillespie with a reception and book signing to follow.

The Jacobites Bagpipers performed on the Sarasota Bay beach where the Scots landed in 1885.

Left: Harriet Stieff, daughter of Owen Burns, and Loren Stieff     Right: Jean Maxwell Catsakis looking festive

Pete Esthus, Jeff LaHurd, Deborah Dart, John Hamilton Gillespie, Scott Proffitt, Diane Esthus and Janet Minker

Left: Proud author Jeff LaHurd     Right: Gary Reinstrom of the Jacobites and Mr. LaHurd

The Jacobites will next perform at the free Saturday October 29th Palm Avenue Street Party from 3-7pm!