Six gospel artists will have the chance to become a gospel music star on a new reality program called The Gospel. The Gospel chronicles eight episodes as contestants compete for a national management contract with T.D. Jakes’ Dexterity Sounds and Marquis Boone Music Group. The first of its kind for gospel music, theContinue Reading
Tampa, Florida WWE Executives and Superstars gathered alongside Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan, and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director Rob Higgins today at Raymond James Stadium to announce that Tampa will host Wrestlemania 36 in 2020. More details to follow. See updated press release: Tampa MayorContinue Reading
U.S. District Judge Susan Bucklew has sentenced Gary Kinard (40, St. Petersburg) to 7 years and 11 months in federal prison for his role in a telemarketing scheme. As part of his sentence, the court also entered a money judgment of $75,000, the proceeds of the wire fraud conspiracy. InContinue Reading
In this combined instrumental and vocal performance, Patel Conservatory music students join forces with Patel Conservatory faculty on a variety of small chamber works, culminating with Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria. Featured faculty soloists include Kristi Beinhauer, soprano; Jordan Campbell, mezzo soprano; Timothy Wilt, bass-baritone; Robert Murray, trumpet, and Lauren Murray, oboe.Continue Reading
The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory presented Magic Tree House: Dinosaur’s Before Dark KIDS, based on the award-winning Magic Tree House book series by Mary Pope Osborne. The acting troupe was comprised of a very talented from of elementary students from second through fourth grade. The story centers around a brotherContinue Reading
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy® Showcases throughout the months of February and March. Communities spreading across five Florida counties are coming together for vibrant, exciting and free-of-charge presentations of music, dance, spoken word, theaterContinue Reading
Florida joined far left states with a radical counseling ban, an ordinance adopted by the city of Tampa which prohibits licensed counselors from providing talk therapy to minors seeking to reduce or eliminate their unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity. “The city of Tampa has no authority to prohibit counselors fromContinue Reading
Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts presents Camp-a-palooza on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will be located at the Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center. This FREE event features a smorgasbord of summer camps and classes, with bonus activities such as face painting, bounceContinue Reading
Straz Center for the Performing Arts presents Arts Legacy REMIX: Asian Cultural Celebration. This event is held on Friday, March 1 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Straz Center Riverwalk’s River Stage. A wealth of cultures and talented locals converge monthly at the The Straz for Arts Legacy: REMIX. This month’s offering features TampaContinue Reading
The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory will present Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS February 21-24 in the Straz Center for the Performing Art’s TECO Theater. For two decades, young readers have been enthralled by Mary Pope Osborne’s inventive award-winning Magic Tree House book series that details the adventures through timeContinue Reading
Fans all around the country are preparing for the return of the largest fan convention in the Southeast, MegaCon Orlando. The excitement has grown as stars, Jason Momoa and David Harbour, have been announced as headliners for this years event! Momoa is currently known for is acclaimed roles as AquamanContinue Reading
Fan Expo has announced more additions for the upcoming Orlando Conention that will infuse excitement and overwhelming nostalgia for fans everywhere. Joining the already phenomenal headliners, ‘Back to the Future’ start Michael J. Fox was recently added, along with his costars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson and James Tolkan.Continue Reading
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy® Showcases throughout the months of February and March. Communities spreading across five Florida counties are coming together for vibrant, exciting and free-of-charge presentations of music, dance, spoken word, theaterContinue Reading
Michael R. Casey, 71, a fugitive for over four years, was sentenced to a total of 234 months in prison for his participation in a $21 million investment fraud scheme and for failing to appear in court. Casey previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, inContinue Reading
Preparing for the move is as large a process as the move itself. On the very first day that you start planning for the move, you’ll initiate this journey that should take you to your new home. However, there are 10 things you need to know before moving. We areContinue Reading
Parents at Valrico Elementary School say Deputy Terry L. Strawn was always smiling and the students “loved him.” Strawn’s shocking murder suicide has left more questions for the family, friends and community as Strawn’s wife Theresa, his granddaughter, Londyn and daughter Courtney Strong were killed in the incident. Sheriff Chad Chronister detailed theContinue Reading
Presented by Premier Productions – the Australian-based, multi-platinum-selling group Hillsong UNITED has announced that after three years they are returning for their highly anticipated USA Tour in 2019. UNITED will be joined by special guests Amanda Lindsey Cook and Mack Brock (*lineup to vary by city). Tickets went on saleContinue Reading
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich today sentenced Gary Todd Smith (49, Fayetteville, North Carolina) to 40 years in federal prison for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. The court also ordered Smith to forfeit $63 million, an amountContinue Reading
U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore has found Reginald Lee Black, Jr. (26, Tampa) guilty of 30 counts of fraud, including 1 count of conspiracy, 27 counts of credit card fraud, and 2 counts of aggravated identity theft. Black faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in federal prison forContinue Reading
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is pleased to announce that the Sarasota engagement of the hit Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! – based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY®-winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time GRAMMY®-winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan – is on sale now! Performances run from December 26-30. Show times are WednesdayContinue Reading
With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, the Sarasota premiere of the completely original new musical, Something Rotten!, opens at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. and continues with a second performance on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42-$87 with limited seats remaining. SomethingContinue Reading
