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Sanding Ovations Gets Started

The artists of Sanding Ovations are breaking sand getting their start.

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If you've ever wanted to see how people make amazing sand sculptures, you can at Treasure Island. 

The Sanding Ovations Masters Cup brings internationally renowned sand artists to Treasure Island behind the Bilmar Resort to create magnificent pieces of art out of sand and it's gong on now.

Yesterday was the packdown day and today is the scupting day. This is when you'll be able to see artists creating forms out of the sand.

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Stay tuned for Patch for photos of the sculptures as they're made.

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