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Sarasota News Leader November 1, 2013 "The purpose of the Water Festival is to celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to the region's environment, economy and quality of life," a news release points out. Among the event's other offerings will be seven hours of free live music with Ben Hammond, Democracy, Come Back Alice, Hymn for Her and Luke Andrews; dragon boat races; fine artists and photographers selling unique gift items; food trucks; a beer and wine garden; vintage and new boat displays; four panel discussions on bay-friendly living; the winning submissions to the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest; dip netting and nature walks for children; and tent exhibits promoting boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle board sports, scuba diving and more. Page 65 A water taxi will ferry people from Marina Jack to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Contributed photo Sarasota Sailing Squadron to take members The SBEP is the presenting sponsor and HDR of the public to and from the festival. The Inc. is the host sponsor this year. Squadron is located next to the Water Festival Among the raffle prizes will be a 12-foot venue at Ken Thompson Park on City Island. Perception Sport Kayak from Economy Tackle Freedom Boat Club is providing the taxi serand Dolphin Paddlesports, a Hovie Scout pad- vice for the second consecutive year, the dle board from SUP Sarasota, an 18-inch by release notes. 20-inch matted giclee print from acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher, an open water The taxi runs will start at 10 a.m. at Marina diving class with Florida Underwater Sports, Jack; the final departure from the Sarasota a two-hour excursion on a Yamaha jet boat Sailing Squadron will be at 6:30 p.m. Small with Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures, a signs will be posted along the left side of full-day bike rental from Freedom 4 Electric Marina Jack Restaurant to guide visitors to Bikes and a Disc Sports Package from Sun the dock area, the release says. King Disc Sports. The winning raffle tickets "The scenic trip is about 20 minutes and the will be drawn at 5 p.m. on the music stage, maximum wait is expected to be 30 minutes," the release points out. it adds. "Freedom Boat Club is providing three A free water taxi will run all day between boats commanded by experienced Coast Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota and the Guard certified captains," it notes. facebook.com/SarasotaNewsLeader