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2025 Sarasota Music Festival
ABC 7 WWSB - Florida
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June 5, 2025
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Music Festival was founded in 1965 by former Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Paul Wolfe. In 1984, it was designated by the Florida State Legislature as the “Official Teaching and Performing Festival of the...
Here are the music festivals coming to Southern California in 2025
Daily Breeze - California
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June 5, 2025
As the dust settles from the springtime festival season, which included the Coachella Valley Music Festival among others, it’s clear the festival season in Southern California has been nothing short of spectacular — and sometimes wild. From...
We're still here': 20 years of toe-tapping musicals at Naples' TheatreZone
Naples Daily News - Florida
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TheatreZone, a professional theater in Naples, is wrapping up its 20th season with the musical 'Ghost." TheatreZone's 21st season will include "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," "Grumpy Old Men: The Musical" and "Oliver!" Founded by Mark and Karen...
Niontay: Underground Rap's Rockstar
Hypebeast
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June 5, 2025
Niontay needs no introduction — his early-career co-signs say it all. At just 26 years old, the 10K rapper has garnered support and collaborations from Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, the latter of whom has played a key role in the kickstart of the...
Country Music Superstar Jake Owen And American Reggae Rock Band Dirty Heads Announce Coheadline Event
Top40-Charts
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New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Country music superstar Jake Owen and American reggae rock band Dirty Heads are teaming for a four-date, long-weekend mini-tour. The Florida-based coheadline event [with special guest appearance by The Original Wailers...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Hold Hands During Date Night in Florida
TMZ
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June 5, 2025
Published June 5, 2025 6:02 AM PDT DATE NIGHT!!! x/@dhart0412 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back on everyone's radar, enjoying a cozy dinner together at a Florida bistro Wednesday -- and it was all caught on camera! The couple popped up at...
Bull riding meets big-name country in Ocala’s first Bull Bash & Country Music Festival
93.7 HD2 The Outlaw - Florida
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June 5, 2025
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready for two nights of adrenaline and country hits as Ocala welcomes the Bull Bash & Country Music Festival for the very first time on June 20 and 21, 2025, at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Produced by Tampa...
Reggae Sumfest Music Festival: Jamaica’s Premier Event
South Florida Caribbean News
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June 5, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – From Montego Bay to New York, Lagos to London, Georgetown to Toronto, Reggae Sumfest 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year. Organizers of Jamaica’s premier music festival promise the 32nd edition will honor its roots....
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted in Florida, Hand-in-Hand
Times News Global
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June 5, 2025
Palm Beach, Florida — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen enjoying a dinner date in Palm Beach on Wednesday night, June 4. The couple, both 35, left a restaurant hand-in-hand, drawing cheers from fans who witnessed their affectionate display....
School News — August's Meet the Teacher days announced; Florida Virtual School Students graduate at in-person ceremony
Osceola News Gazette - Florida
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2025-26 Meet the Teacher Days While summer break has started for students and teachers, the Osceola County School District is already planning for the 2025-26 school year to start on Aug. 11, just nine weeks from now. All Osceola students and...
Florida Board rejects Santa Ono as UF president in unprecedented vote
352today - Florida
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June 3, 2025
By Kathy Dugan via the Associated Press June 3, 2025 5:52 pm GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) — The University of Florida will restart its presidential search after the Florida Board of Governors voted 10-6 Tuesday to reject Santa Ono’s appointment...
Rapper Chocolate MC accused of kidnapping fan who asked for photo in Florida
New York Post
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June 5, 2025
Cuban rapper Chocolate MC was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a fan at gunpoint after requesting to take a photo with the musician on Tuesday. The fan approached the “A Veces” singer, whose real name is Yosvanis Sierra Hernandez, outside of a...
Weekly Entertainment Report June 5-8: Where to find lively arts, music, and shows
Manchester Ink Link - New Hampshire
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June 5, 2025
Featured LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY, JUNE 5th Jarred Grant / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm Ralph Allen / Cheers (Concord) / 5pm Max Sullivan / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm Taylor Hughes / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 5:30pm Tim Kierstead / Homestead (Merrimack)...
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Secret Romantic Outing Has Fans Thinking She's Returning to This Era
SheKnows - New York
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June 7, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s latest public outing has sparked more than just relationship envy — it’s sent Swifties into full-fledged detective mode, convinced the pop icon is nodding to her musical roots in a very intentional way. On Friday,...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Florida Date Night Is Better Than Revenge
E! News - California
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June 5, 2025
Looks like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce found a place in this world to celebrate her owning her masters. The couple—who began dating in 2023—stepped out for a summer date night on June 4 in Florida, as seen in social media footage. For the dinner...
Hillsborough mom names daughter after HCA Florida Brandon nurse who helped during high-risk pregnancy
FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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BRANDON, Fla. - A Hillsborough County mom who had a high-risk pregnancy named her daughter after an HCA Florida Brandon nurse who she grew a tight bond with. The backstory: The close relationship between Patricia Bery and Laurie Van Damme, an HCA...
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral
Cruise Industry News
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Carnival Cruise Line marked 35 years of cruises from Central Florida with a special celebration aboard its Mardi Gras on Saturday. As the first major cruise line to sail from Port Canaveral in 1990, Carnival has grown its operations over the years...
Liberation Weekend: The Trans Punk DIY Music Festival That Could Spark a Movement
Pitchfork
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June 4, 2025
Split between two storied D.C. music venues, Black Cat and DC9, many of the acts on Liberation Weekend’s lineup were recruits from the scene Ekko Astral came up in. Pretty Bitter and Pinkshift drew enthusiastic crowds of dancers and moshers...
Music Superstar Lil Wayne Coming To Darien Lake This Summer
We are Buffalo - New York
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June 3, 2025
Now that the weather is finally heating up in Western New York, people all over the 716 and 585 are looking forward to the outdoor entertainment season, as all the great outdoor music and event venues in the region are opening their gates. With...
7 Weekend Trips to Take Across the Florida Shoreline for Beautiful Scenery, Sun, and Fun
Travel Noire
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June 4, 2025
Florida is known for its bustling energy, beautiful beaches, and fishing industry. The coastal state has a subtropical climate and is located in the southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered by three bodies of water: the...