Merl Faupel, of New Port Richey, takes a picture of a Superman-themed sand sculpture during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF

Festival visitors looks at the sand sculptures during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF

A large crowd views the sand sculptures during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF

Visitors photograph the sand sculptures during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF

Festivalgoers take in the large sand sculptures on display during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF