SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) – Sculptors from around the world are turning piles of sand into large sculptures at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, a master sand sculpture competition.
The event runs from Friday until Monday, ending at 3 p.m.
Artists prepare for about two weeks
Artists travel from all over the world to turn tons of sand into sculptures. They have been preparing for about two weeks. Sculptures are usually taller than people.
Andy Daily, the sand manager, said the work starts the way it does for anyone on a beach…