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Artists line Ocean Boulevard for Siesta Key Craft Festival

Hundreds flock to Siesta Key Village for 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:21 p.m. February 27, 2016
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Visitors took advantage of the cooler temperatures over the weekend to take in the 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival on Ocean Boulevard. 

The two-day festival featured artisans and vendors ranging from paintings, music, woodwork and jewelry. 

Debbie Gerardi inspects the blue heron wooden sculpture by artist Ademir Borges.
Debbie Gerardi inspects the blue heron wooden sculpture by artist Ademir Borges.
A wooden carving of a flamingo by artist Ademir Borges fits right in at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Avenida Messina.
A wooden carving of a flamingo by artist Ademir Borges fits right in at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Avenida Messina.
Marbles are added to Robert Boyce's works to customize each piece for customers.
Marbles are added to Robert Boyce's works to customize each piece for customers.
Metal work by Robert Boyce includes intricate designs.
Metal work by Robert Boyce includes intricate designs.
Artist Robert Boyce adds marbles to customize a metal coil for a customer.
Artist Robert Boyce adds marbles to customize a metal coil for a customer.
Vladimir Gorodkin provides music from the instrument called the  tsimbaly.
Vladimir Gorodkin provides music from the instrument called the tsimbaly.
Hundreds flocked to Siesta Key Village for the 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb 28.
Hundreds flocked to Siesta Key Village for the 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb 28.
Kaylee Morgan gave away lemonade to visitors with Liza Deaette and Captain Morgan.
Kaylee Morgan gave away lemonade to visitors with Liza Deaette and Captain Morgan.
Six-year-old Romeo greets customers at the booth for his master Joni Marhula.
Six-year-old Romeo greets customers at the booth for his master Joni Marhula.
Sue Hahn's tent for The Marble Man offers classic games like Chinese Checkers and Mancala played with marbles made from recycled glass.
Sue Hahn's tent for The Marble Man offers classic games like Chinese Checkers and Mancala played with marbles made from recycled glass.
Kevin Ritter of Mungo Key Designs and one of his pieces on display at the 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.
Kevin Ritter of Mungo Key Designs and one of his pieces on display at the 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.

 

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