Longboaters head to D.C. for sunny celebration

Susan and Tim Clarke attended the Floridian Sunshine Ball at the request of Gov. Rick Scott.

By Katie Johns
| 6:00 a.m. February 8, 2017

Susan and Tim Clarke stand with an image of the state flag of Florida before entering the Florida Sunshine Ball. Courtesy photo.

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Susan and Tim Clarke attended the Florida Sunshine Ball during the recent presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. The ball was held at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium on Constitution Avenue. The Clarkes celebrated alongside U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, and his wife, Sandy, and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. The Beach Boys performed some of the famous band’s most popular songs.