SEBRING — It was all sequins, jumpsuits and sideburns as 12 semifinalists fully embraced the music and dress of Elvis Presley during Thursday's Heartland Idol competition on the downtown Circle. But it was more than just gaudy belt buckles. The distinctly American music of Memphis and Las Vegas entertained an audience of 350 well-wishers and music enthusiasts. Organizers required 12 semi-finalist singers to perform one of Presley's 118 Top 40 hits. Several chose one of Elvis's 18 No. 1 hits. ...more

November 3, 2007

Elvis Presley is still the King. Presley, who earned an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. He last topped the list in 2005. ...more

October 31, 2007

SEBRING — Thursday evening's Heartland Idol competition was a chance for 16 local performers to wear goofy hats, sport huge shades, or to wear it short and tight and dance up a storm. The music – and especially the dress – of Madonna and Elton John took center stage at the Downtown Circle as four contestants were eliminated from a pool of 16. It was at least the third time that each singer had performed for ever-increasing audiences, emcee Don Elwell pegged Thursday's crowd at 400. As part of a regular refrain, Elwell told performers to "leave nothing on the stage" and none did. ...more

October 20, 2007

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 10, 2007

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 3, 2007