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Chamber announces passing of American Sand Sculpting Championship organizer

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Marianne Knight, of the Sand Lovers, has died. Knight was the longtime co-organizer of the American Sand Sculpting Championship on Fort Myers Beach. File photo

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce announced the passing of Marianne Knight, the longtime co-organizer of the American Sand Sculpting Championship.

Marianne and her husband Bill of The Sand Lovers were the longtime partners with the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce in the American Sand Sculpting Championship.

In a statement, the chamber credited Marianne and Bill with “organizing the sculptors each year and putting in countless hours and dedication to this hallmark event. It won’t be the same without her and our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband Bill, and their friends and family.”

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is requesting donations be made to the Iley Knight Foundation in Marianne’s name and memory at:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/8f0d98e0-a580-421c-941a-f0b6f8891d4b