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Sand competition a crystal clear success


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 20, 2010
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Amazin' Walter McDonald does some detail work on the sand sculpture he and William Lloyd created during the competition.
Amazin' Walter McDonald does some detail work on the sand sculpture he and William Lloyd created during the competition.
Sean Fitzpatrick sprays some water onto part of the sand sculpture
Sean Fitzpatrick sprays some water onto part of the sand sculpture "Every Mother's Earth" on Saturday afternoon.
The top of the sand sculpture of
The top of the sand sculpture of "Bio-Tech" created by Sean Fitzpatrick and Fred Mallett.
A sand Grinch created by Brad Goll and John Woodworth. Their sand sculpture was entitled
A sand Grinch created by Brad Goll and John Woodworth. Their sand sculpture was entitled "The Grinch Stole Thanksgiving 'First'".
Jeff Strong and Katie Corning working on their sculpture Saturday afternoon.
Jeff Strong and Katie Corning working on their sculpture Saturday afternoon.
Kaia Cooper, Zoe Gavette, Maya Gavette and Jaxon Cooper work on their own sand sculpture, a volcano.
Kaia Cooper, Zoe Gavette, Maya Gavette and Jaxon Cooper work on their own sand sculpture, a volcano.
People wander around viewing the sand sculptures at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
People wander around viewing the sand sculptures at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
Bill Knight talks to a grouping of people who showed up for a sand sculpting demo during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
Bill Knight talks to a grouping of people who showed up for a sand sculpting demo during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
Bill Knight talks to a grouping of people who showed up for a sand sculpting demo during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
Bill Knight talks to a grouping of people who showed up for a sand sculpting demo during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
Steve Topazio does some careful detail work on his sand sculpture as beachgoers look on.
Steve Topazio does some careful detail work on his sand sculpture as beachgoers look on.
Bert Adams works on one side of the
Bert Adams works on one side of the "Ying/Yang" sand sculpture he and fellow sand sculpture, Bill Dow, created for the competition.
Ky Terrell works on the sand sculpture he and Andy Hancock created entitled
Ky Terrell works on the sand sculpture he and Andy Hancock created entitled "Photo-Op".
Ky Terrell and Andy Hancock work away at their sand sculpture on Saturday afternoon.
Ky Terrell and Andy Hancock work away at their sand sculpture on Saturday afternoon.
Sandis Kondrats and Sue McGrew work on their sculpture Saturday afternoon.
Sandis Kondrats and Sue McGrew work on their sculpture Saturday afternoon.
Ronald MacDonald works on the bear for his sculpture “Tiki Bear”.
Ronald MacDonald works on the bear for his sculpture “Tiki Bear”.
Sandis Kondrats does some detail work on his sand sculpture.
Sandis Kondrats does some detail work on his sand sculpture.
John Gowdy works on brushing away some extra sand around the head of the sea turtle that was part of his sand sculpture with Matt Deibert.
John Gowdy works on brushing away some extra sand around the head of the sea turtle that was part of his sand sculpture with Matt Deibert.
John Gowdy and Matt Deibert work on their sand sculpture during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
John Gowdy and Matt Deibert work on their sand sculpture during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
Bill Dow works on his sculpture
Bill Dow works on his sculpture "Ying/Yang".
Fred Mallett does some repair work on his sand sculpture.
Fred Mallett does some repair work on his sand sculpture.

 

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