Sarasota News Leader

11/16/2012

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Sarasota News Leader November 16, 2012 event. It is designed to greet all the visitors. The friendly, smiling dolphins are especially welcoming, and the enthusiasm of the crowd is contagious. We see smart phones with built-in cameras clicking away, children watching in amaze- ment and artists patiently answering many questions from their admirers. As I stroll around the area and watch the art- ists at work, I see the beginnings of a face, some small animals that could be cats, a large disc-like sculpture whose final form will be anybody's guess and many more shapes in their infancy. Observing the changes in these creations from start to finish is very exciting. Page 77 The visitors are entranced, especially the first-timers who insist on posing in front of the sponsors' logos in that big structure. Even though the sand sculptures are ephemeral, the photos and memories will be treasured for a very long time. DAY THREE Saturday's continuing perfect weather has definitely brought in the crowds. The bus- es from Philippi Estate have begun running, bringing in the visitors who left their vehicles at the park. More families have arrived, with multiple generations of people excited about watching the sand sculptors at work and ea- ger to see their creations. Love is a Battlefield won third-place recognition. Photo by Peter Acker/courtesy the Crystal Classic

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