18th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival October 20, 2012

Sarasota, located along Florida's Gulf of Mexico is well known for its white sandy beaches and beautiful architecture. For the past 17 years, it has also become popular for this Annual Craft Festival which garners crowds of fine craft lovers each year.

Behold contemporary crafts from more than 100 of the nation's most talented artisans. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more - all handmade in America - will be on display, ranging from $15 to $3,000.

An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture.