The 50th annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpting contest is slated for Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Siesta Beach, near the yellow lifeguard station.
About 20 contestants will compete for prizes. Participation is free and registration takes place on-site the morning of the event. There will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place in the categories of adult individual, adult team, children 10 and under, youth 11-17, and people’s choice.

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