Sunday Sarasota Sand Castles on Siesta Key

What could be better?

Siesta Key, 'Americas #1 beach', now build Sand Castles!

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic, International Sand Sculpting Festival.

This was a fantastic people watching venue.  Lots of fashion, flare and just dont care!  Plus the artistry of the sand made for a glorious day to get out and sunburn your face or buns...

The sand is so white light and fluffy, IF you get some in your suit, just pull your top down and it will fall back out.  I had to do this too.  Only mine was in my shoes.
I'll start with the beach stuff.  (before you pay your $10 to enter the event)

NOW .... the Sand Castles!

'the back'

*LOOK THROUGH the eyes

WOW!  i tried to compare the Castles with the Chalk to pick a favorite but couldn't do it.  Enjoy this gorgeous weather now before it turns cold and wintry!   warmest,  Skip

this shot doesn't really 'fit' anywhere, but i thought this lodging was too cute to leave out.  
Hello 50's, Elvis stayed here?