# Event Details - **Event Name**: Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Meet Tim Close in person and grab your signed copy of My Coast Guard Option at this fun signing party!About this EventSigning Party with Tim CloseJoin us in person for a fun signing party featuring Tim Close, the author of My Coast Guard Option! Don't miss your chance to meet Tim, get your book signed, and chat about his exciting stories. See you there!Purchase a book at the event or through the link and receive a free beverage on Tactical 16 Publishing. Advanced Praise for My Coast Guard Option"Tim Close's insider view speaks to the heart of leadership initiative, trust in training, working the problem, while always keeping the mission and people first."Gary WeedenCaptain, U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps (retired)Former Chaplain of the Coast Guard“Tim Close didn’t just choose the Coast Guard—he helped define it through a superlative career. From Academy jitters to SAR storms, his leadership blends calm, candor, and just enough irreverence to keep the mission and the crew afloat.”Joel Whitehead, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (retired)“My Coast Guard Option: My Opportunity to Fight the Good Fight”Three decades of Coast Guard service, one powerful lesson: do what’s right, no matter what the cost.Colorado Springs, Colo. - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Timothy Close for My Coast Guard Option: My Opportunity to Fight the Good Fight. Close’s book pulls readers into the heart of the Coast Guard experience—covering lifesaving rescues, the 9/11 attacks, environmental crises, and a hurricane that forever changed the lives of so many. Close’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s book buying website: https://t16books.com/.“During my career, I developed what I call the ‘Coast Guard option,’” said Close, a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate who served as Captain of the Port in St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia, and as Director of the Western Rivers in New Orleans, Louisiana. “It’s about accomplishing the mission while using your trained initiative—being motivated not to stand by, but to do what is right, regardless of the consequences. It’s all about fighting the good fight.”Close takes readers inside a career defined by some of the nation’s most critical moments. After 9/11, he helped shape the Coast Guard’s national port security strategy. Just a few years later, Hurricane Katrina hit, and Close served on a leadership team that rescued thousands across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In 2009, he led a search-and-rescue mission in Florida, overseeing efforts that saved one man after a boat capsized—a mission that made headlines because two NFL players were involved. He also played a key role in the response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an environmental disaster that claimed 11 lives and caused widespread damage along the Gulf Coast.“This book sheds light upon one of the most diverse services of our nation's armed forces,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Tim's 30-year career offers a glimpse into missions that extend far beyond the typical search and rescue. It's enlightening and entertaining at the same time.”Close now works as an independent maritime consultant and lives in Florida with his wife, Peggy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/signing-party-tim-close-author-of-my-coast-guard-option/100001983027001142 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Sports, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sarasota - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Calusa Brewing - **lat**: 27.2756742 - **long**: -82.48052249999999 - **full address**: Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4a14f0cf1957efadf6eb052eedc906ca4fdf481eb3b2cfa10609b04f09c6f27d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5f6474-gmir.jpg?v=1770977093 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option being held? - **A:** Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option? - **A:** Tickets for Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option are priced at USD 34 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableHard back signed copyUSD 34AvailableSoft back signed copyUSD 22Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option? - **A:** Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option is organized by Tactical 16 Publishing. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Signing Party Tim Close author of My Coast Guard Option is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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