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Spectacular 175-Ton Sand Sculpture Unveiled for Big South Championships in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach boasts 60 miles of pristine, uninterrupted beaches, so sand is plentiful. Yet, we were thrilled by the masterful creation from Team Sandtastic, a Florida-based crew that transformed 175 tons of sand into stunning art.

Commissioned for the 2014 VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Conference Championships, the Tampa team elevated last year's 150-ton sculpture (hauled by six dump trucks) with seven trucks this time.

A four-person team sculpted it over three days in front of Coastal Carolina University's HTC Center. Unveiled on March 4, it drew crowds of CCU students snapping photos between classes.

We captured images too—the intricate design is breathtaking, inspiring us to consider sand sculpting lessons ourselves.

Featuring the ESPN and Visit Myrtle Beach logos in red and blue (achieved with simple spray paint), it ties perfectly into the ESPN-broadcast event.

View the sculpture and enjoy the Big South Championships at HTC Center through March 9—Myrtle Beach's take on March Madness!

Spectacular 175-Ton Sand Sculpture Unveiled for Big South Championships in Myrtle Beach


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