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PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 17, 2013
  • Siesta Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic
Sand sculpture by Bred Stocker and Fred Mallet
Sand sculpture by Bred Stocker and Fred Mallet
Diego, Luz and Santiago Toro pose for a family photo
Diego, Luz and Santiago Toro pose for a family photo
Sloan Rosenbger plays in the sand
Sloan Rosenbger plays in the sand
The Crystal Classic attracts thousands of visitors from around the world
The Crystal Classic attracts thousands of visitors from around the world
Sculptors have to take constant care of their fragile creations
Sculptors have to take constant care of their fragile creations
Rose Johnson and Debbie Marr
Rose Johnson and Debbie Marr
Abe Waterman works on his sculpture
Abe Waterman works on his sculpture
Giovanni and Ines Lunardi from Italy
Giovanni and Ines Lunardi from Italy
Amy Kubin, Ken Smith and Tiffany Reyers
Amy Kubin, Ken Smith and Tiffany Reyers
Matt Long and Andy Gertler’s The Amazin' Sand Castle Machine
Matt Long and Andy Gertler’s The Amazin' Sand Castle Machine
Amelia, Audrey, Jacob and Tim Haut
Amelia, Audrey, Jacob and Tim Haut
Shane, Alicia and Mitchell Hamilton
Shane, Alicia and Mitchell Hamilton
Kenai Guerrero felt inspired
Kenai Guerrero felt inspired
Shelly Chesna with daughter Alex Brobst sculpt sand in the children’s section
Shelly Chesna with daughter Alex Brobst sculpt sand in the children’s section
Sculpture by Michela Ciappini & Jan Zelinka
Sculpture by Michela Ciappini & Jan Zelinka

 

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