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Sarasota News Leader December 28, 2012 Page 71 NOV. 8 The third annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition, which is sponsored jointly by Mote Marine Laboratory and the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, gets under way, with the proceeds going to the very important sea turtle research and conservation programs at Mote. Master sculptors have come from all over the world to compete for a first prize of $5,000. In the space of four days, they will take their assigned spots, along with their sand allotments, and make magic. Using only sand, water and various tools, they are truly amazing to watch, these artists who craft something out of nothing. Twelve pairs are competing, from as far away as Singapore. Siesta���s own local master sculptor, Brian Wigelsworth, is working with partner Andy Daily to add some fun, non-competitive art for holiday photos. Wigelsworth is the one who had the imagination and foresight to put this whole event together. On Nov. 9, details of man���s face already are clear in Fine Print. Among that ���fine print���: ���Blows money on toys���; ���Loves his car���; and ���Procrastinator.��� The sculpture won second-place honors. Photo by Norman Schimmel Fossil Fuel picked up the first-place trophy this year in the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition. Photo by Peter Acker/courtesy the Crystal Classic