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Sarasota News Leader April 26, 2013 Page 61 I LOVE SARASOTA BAY PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED The Sarasota Bay Water Festival is encouraging local photography enthusiasts of all ages to prepare entries for the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest. earlier promotion," said Randy Moore, the festival director, in the release. "Photos can have a direct or indirect association with Sarasota Bay." The winning submissions will be displayed at the regional water festival set for Saturday, Nov. 2, at Ken Thompson Park in Sarasota, festival representatives have announced. "The photo contest helps to celebrate the beauty and importance of Sarasota Bay," a news release notes. Among other highlights of the 2013 water festival will be the first Dragon Boat Races on Sarasota Bay; live music performed by top area bands; artists selling unique gift items; workshops that promote bay-friendly living; food trucks and local restaurants; exhibits of vintage boats; activities for children; and exContest guidelines are posted at sarasotabay- hibits promoting recreational boating, fishing, waterfestival.com. kayaking, paddleboard sports, scuba diving, "We had some impressive photos last year and cycling, birding and other activities associated we are excited to see the contest expand with with Sarasota Bay, the release adds. Makeala Franford won first prize in 2012 in the 12 and under division of the Sarasota Bay Photo Contest. Contributed photo