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The ballots have been tallied, and you, our readers, have spoken. Florida Monthly magazine presents the best of Florida, from best attraction and best performing arts center to friendliest small town and best annual sporting event. So, without further ado, the winners are…
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The Famunda All Stars, a group of Tampa-area singers, will be hosting the Koncert for Kiddz II on Saturday, May 17, at the Ritz-Ybor in Ybor City. Michael Clayton of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the headliner for the event, with other guests to include Belinda Womack, Sharon Taylor, Whitney Johnson and Jeff Fisher. Many more radio, television and newspaper celebrities will also be singing to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundaton. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and a silent auction will be held until the concert starts at 7:45 p.m. A special offer for businesses ($500, tax-deductible) includes six seats, a VIP Corporate Table, a meet & greet session with the celebrities and a buffet snack in the VIP area. General admission tickets are $30, and may be purchased at the door, or through Tanya Loira at (813) 839-9393. Every dollar benefits the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, so please consider making a donation even if you are unable to attend.
The Famunda All Stars are karaoke enthusiasts who meet every other Saturday night at various locations around Tampa. The group has eclectic musical tastes, ranging from Latin and soul to country and rock. The Famunda All Stars's headliners include Melanie Rose, Frank Garcia, Joe Lala, and Joe Fernandez. Saturday night meetings are often 80 people strong. Their website can be found at www.famundaallstars.com. |
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Florida Media, Inc. recently released A Taste of Florida and A Taste of Old Florida, featuring photographs by Florida scenery photographer extraordinaire Andy Boyd. These beautiful coffee-table books are complimented with unique Florida-themed recipes. Andy has expanded much of the imagery available in these two Florida scenery tomes and produced photo-art prints in single-print and themed panoramic sets. The striking imagery is set throughout the state—from the St. Petersburg skyline and white, sandy beaches of the Keys to old Cracker-culture buildings in Myakka City and Apalachicola to fishing villages and old schoolhouses in rural Florida.
The prints, which are mounted on foam board and ready to frame, are guaranteed not to fade. The single-frame art boards measure 16" x 20". The panoramic works are sent unmounted and are available in two sizes: 8" x 24" or 12" x 24". Prices start at $3.95 for a single scene unmounted, $59.95 for a mounted 16" x 20" image and run up to $114.95 for a 24" x 36" mounted art print. They are perfect to hang above a Florida coffee table displaying the images in A Taste of Florida cocktail book or A Taste of Old Florida Southern-style favorite dishes.
For more information or to order A Taste of Florida, A Taste of Old Florida or any of Andy Boyd's unique photo art prints, visit www.floridabookstore.com or call (888) 352-5484.
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