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Water Festival After Party to Feature Live Music and Aqua-Garde Fashion Show Contest

The third Sarasota Bay Water Festival is set for Saturday, November 1 at Ken Thompson Park and City Island. The free public event celebrates the importance of Sarasota Bay to the region’s environment, economy and quality of life. New this year is an after party at Circus City Architectural Salvage featuring live music with Lisa Ridings & Vertigo, local DJ TL Hollefeld, the Aqua-Garde Fashion Show, and free beer and wine samples. Prizes will be awarded to the most original fashion designs using mostly plastic materials and other recyclables.    

“The after party is an opportunity to thank the many sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers that support the Sarasota Bay Water Festival,” said Randy Moore with Triple 3 Marketing. “The Aqua-Garde Fashion Show raises awareness about the problem of discarded plastic items harming marine life and birds.”  

Proceeds from the fund-raising event will benefit Save Our Seabirds and Sea to Shore Alliance, two area nonprofits that protect wildlife including birds, sea turtles, manatees and whales. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Ticket pick up locations will be posted online September 1 at  http://WaterFestivalAfterParty.com

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The After Party Volunteer Support Team includes Sherri Swanson with HDR, Inc., Bryan Moore and Randy Moore with Triple 3 Marketing, Greg Pemberton with Circus City Architectural Salvage, Jason Isle with The Granite Place, Sera Balderston with Inner Circle Spa, Cheryl Evans, Andy Swanson, and Jeff Dillon.  

The 2014 Sarasota Bay Water Festival runs from 10am to 4pm at Ken Thompson Park with live music, Dragon Boat Races, expert speakers including acclaimed nature photographer Clyde Butcher, water recreation exhibitors, an Art Zone with art and photography for sale, display of the winning submissions to the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest, activities for kids, food trucks, beer and wine garden, and more. The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) is the Founding Sponsor of the Water Festival, HDR, Inc. is the Community Sponsor, and Sea to Shore Alliance is the Host Sponsor. The three organizations represent government, private industry and the nonprofit sector respectively. Learn more at http://SarasotaBayWaterFestival.com .

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