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Following the third Sarasota Bay Water Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Ken Thompson Park and City Island, an after party has been scheduled at Circus City Architectural Salvage, featuring live music with Lisa Ridings & Vertigo, local DJ TL Hollefeld, the Aqua-Garde Fashion Show and free beer and wine samples, organizers have announced. Prizes will be awarded to the most original designs using mostly plastics and other recy- clables, a news release says. "The after party is an opportunity to thank the many sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers that support the Sarasota Bay Water Festival," said Randy Moore with Triple 3 Marketing in the release. "The Aqua-Garde Fashion Show raises awareness about the problem of dis- carded plastic items harming marine life and birds." Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Save Our Seabirds and Sea to Shore Alliance, two area nonprofits that protect wildlife, includ- ing birds, sea turtles, manatees and whales, WATER FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY TO FEATURE MUSIC AND FASHION The Aqua-Garde Fashion Show on Nov. 1 will feature original designs made out of plastics and other recyclables. Contributed photo The Aqua-Garde Fashion Show will be held at Circus City Architectural Salvage in Sarasota. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader August 8 & 15, 2014 Page 68