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David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, participates in a group sculpt to create a salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.

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David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, participates in a group sculpt to create a salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.

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  • David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, participates in a group sculpt to create a salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Workers assemble vendor tents on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Beach-goers take in a welcome collage and salute to veterans created during a group sculpt on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Master sand sculptor Helena Bangert, of the Netherlands, visits with other sculptors on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Workers assemble vendor tents on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Master sculptor Wilfred Stijger, of Katwijk, Netherlands, works on a patriotic salute to veterans as part of a group sculpt on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, finishes a soldier's helmet as part of a patriotic salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, finishes a soldier's helmet as part of a patriotic salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, finishes a soldier's helmet as part of a patriotic salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptors participate in a group sculpt to create a welcoming display and salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Master sand sculptor Walter McDonald, of South Padre Island, Texas,, moves a shade umbrella as he participates in a group sculpting session on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Master sculptor Edith Van De Wetering, of Katwijk, Netherlands, works on a patriotic salute to veterans as part of a group sculpt on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Tons of sand await the creativity of the masters sculptors of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - A sign points beach-goers in the right direction for the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Beach-goers take in a welcome collage and salute to veterans created during a group sculpt on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Professional sand sculptor Fred Mallett, of Mustang Island, Texas, participates in a group sculpt to create a salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Beach-goers take in a welcome collage and salute to veterans created during a group sculpt on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Master sand sculptor Carl Jara, of Cleveland, participates in a group sculpt to create a salute to veterans at the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.
  • David Albers/Staff - Master sand sculptor Walter McDonald, known as The Amazin' Walter, visits with other sculptors on the first day of the American Sandsculpting Championship and Beach Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Fort Myers Beach. The event continues through Sunday as master sand sculptors from around the world create their oversized sculptures to be judged by festival attendees.

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