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Neighbors welcome artists for Sun Circle Art Festival

Residents stroll Sapphire Shores park for the 4th annual Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 5.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 5:48 p.m. March 5, 2016
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There was no doubt as to where the all the activity was Saturday in the Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhoods. 

Residents and vendors packed the Sapphire Shores Park for the 4th annual Sun Circle Art Festival. The signature yarn-wrapped trees lined the park and added a flair of whimsy to the event. 

Ponto Lambert uses the waterfront location as her inspiration for a painting.
Ponto Lambert uses the waterfront location as her inspiration for a painting.
Carol Gileski scopes out the greeting card selection.
Carol Gileski scopes out the greeting card selection.
Chris Shamsey dances with her granddaughter Alice Nouri.
Chris Shamsey dances with her granddaughter Alice Nouri.
Greg Olsen and Merlin Olsen, who is named for the former Los Angeles Rams football player.
Greg Olsen and Merlin Olsen, who is named for the former Los Angeles Rams football player.
Longboat Key resident Karen Kennedy explores the work titled
Longboat Key resident Karen Kennedy explores the work titled "Swimming with Sharks" by Martha Everson.
Linda Welch is the artist behind the stained glass creations of Savor the Day Art.
Linda Welch is the artist behind the stained glass creations of Savor the Day Art.
This table is one of the creations from Savor the Day Art by Linda Welch.
This table is one of the creations from Savor the Day Art by Linda Welch.
Stacey Lonie owns Bloominggoodness and creates customized housewares and gifts.
Stacey Lonie owns Bloominggoodness and creates customized housewares and gifts.
One of Stacey Lonie's creations repurposes a record into a clock.
One of Stacey Lonie's creations repurposes a record into a clock.
One yarn display featured tennis balls for any four-legged friends to enjoy.
One yarn display featured tennis balls for any four-legged friends to enjoy.
Rebekah Nouri, Bailey Hamel and Tonya King sold handbags, sandals and jewelry to benefit the New Hope Girls Academy.
Rebekah Nouri, Bailey Hamel and Tonya King sold handbags, sandals and jewelry to benefit the New Hope Girls Academy.
Vendors and residents stroll the waterfront Sapphire Shores park during the 4th annual Sun Circle Art Festival.
Vendors and residents stroll the waterfront Sapphire Shores park during the 4th annual Sun Circle Art Festival.

 

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