The Final of Emerald Coast Legends, the talent contest organized by The North West Florida Daily news and hosted and sponsored by Uptown Station, took place on Saturday night in a packed Central Park.
Contestants Rita Dailey, Tanya Short and Sara Florence were introduced by MC and CEO of the Walton Chamber of Commerce, Ted Corcoran, and performed live to a huge crowd. The video of the performances is now on line at the Daily News web site. You can vote for your favorite and the winner will be announced on Wednesday July 1st.
The winner, in addition to winning a cash prize will also get to sing the National Anthem live at the Uptown Station Independence Day weekend flag raising, at 12:00 noon on Thursday July 2nd in Central Park.
See the videos of the contestants by clicking these links: One, Two, Three.
#1 by tammie jonas - July 3rd, 2009 at 23:44
How can I see a video of Tanya Short singing the National Anthem on July 2nd? I really enjoyed her song and performance at the Emerald Coast Legend Talent Finals. I hope you will have her do many more events, she seems talented and fun to watch.
#2 by uptown - July 4th, 2009 at 10:09
We would love to have that too. The Daily News planned to have a videographer make a movie of Tanya singing the National Anthem, but at the last moment he was called to another story. We didn’t have time to arrange a substitute. We know that someone did take a movie, so we’ll try and get hold of that.
We did mention to Tanya that we’d like her to sing the National Anthem at future Flag Raising Ceremonies this year, so we’ll see if that can be arranged.
#3 by tammie jonas - July 11th, 2009 at 06:56
My father served 35 years in the Air Force, 25 years civil service, and lived here since 1958. He would have loved to see the ceremony, just as I did, I hope he was able to see it in spirit. It will be a tradition every 4th July for my friends and family. Thanks to everyone who particpated, and Tanya Short for making it extra special.
#4 by uptown - July 11th, 2009 at 10:02
Thank you for the comments. The next Flag Raising will on September 11 to commemorate Patriot Day.