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Sarasota News Leader November 15, 2013 THE ARTISTS AND THE SCHEDULE The 2013 Crystal Classic will feature the following team members, representing eight countries, as they sculpt for the chance to win prize money totaling $13,000: • Craig Mutch, Canada (one of the 2012 winners), and Bill Dow, MT. Page 97 This year, instead of utilizing Phillippi Estate Park on South Tamiami Trail as a park-andride center for visitors to the Crystal Classic, the organizers have arranged for people to take buses from Riverview High School, located at 1 Ram Way off Proctor Road in Sarasota. The service will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $5 per vehicle per day. • Karen Fralich, Canada, and Dan Belcher, As in the past, profits from the event will MO (2011 winners). benefit Mote Marine Laboratory's sea turtle • Sandis Kondrats, Latvia (one of the 2010 research and conservation programs. winners) and Bert Adams, WA. Admission to the Crystal Classic is $5 per day. • Michela Ciappini, Italy, and Jan Zelinka, The event will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, through Monday, Nov. 18. Czech Republic. • Abe Waterman, Canada (one of the 2012 The Crystal Classic Amateur Competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, winners), and Morgan Rudluff, CA. Nov. 16, with winners announced at 4 p.m. • Steve Topazio, RI, and Ron MacDonald, FL. At 1 p.m. on Saturday, a fashion show will be • Matt Long, NY, and Andy Gertler, NY. presented by Margaritaville Apparel. Models • Brett Stocker, Mexico, and Fred Mallet, TX. will walk along a wooden platform atop the sponsor logos. • Marek Elsner, Poland, and Ulrich Braentsch, The awards ceremony for the master sand Germany. sculptors will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, • Sean Fitzpatrick, MA, and Andy Hancock, TX. Nov. 17. Master sand sculptor Suzanne Altamare of F o r c o m p l e t e e v e n t d e t a i l s , v i s i t Florida will be managing the group logo carve. www.SiestaKeyCrystalClassic.com. % Proceeds benefit Mote Marine's Sea Turtle Conservation Program. Siesta Key Beach•November 15–18, 2013 • SiestaKeyCrystalClassic.com