Beloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years
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Bill Pavlacka, known as the "Sandcastle Man," ends his nearly 20-year run at Hotel del Coronado amid controversy over political messages in sand sculptures.
Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.
Hotel del Coronado confirmed to Fox News Digital that it and sand artist Bill Pavlacka "have parted ways" effective Feb. 5, ending his nearly 20-year run crafting elaborate sculptures on Coronado Beach outside the historic resort.
"We can confirm that Hotel del Coronado and The Sandcastle Man have parted ways effective February 5. We wish The Sandcastle Man continued success," a hotel spokesperson said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
Bill Pavlacka, known as the "Sandcastle Man," ends his nearly 20-year run at Hotel del Coronado amid controversy over political messages in sand sculptures.
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