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Connections. I have them and use them when absolutely necessary, especially when they're going to give me bragging rights, like yesterday. My Sarasota friends granted me a VIP pass to
Syesha Mercado's "American Idol" hometown visit at the Ringling Museum and I had a blast. It's not that I'm an "American Idol" fan (these days, I only watch the auditions) but when local talent is involved, my interest is piqued and I get caught up in the energy. How can you not support the local gal?
Read my article here (which is currently being featured on the homepage of Associated Content - pretty cool). Photos from the concert with Syesha Mercado: Sye (upper left), Fox 13 Tampa Bay newsman Charley Belcher (upper right), "Syclones" (bottom left) and "American Idol" gear.
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