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‘Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!’ auditions to be held in August

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Do you have talent, Southwest Florida? For the third consecutive year, the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CONRIC PR & Marketing have partnered to host “Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!” competition. Singers, dancers, musicians, or entertainers with unique talent are invited to audition and compete for the coveted “Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!” title.

This year, two days of open auditions for all ages are scheduled on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shell Factory and Nature Park in North Fort Myers.

The competition will be broken up into two age groups: under 18 years old and 18 years old and up. A panel of judges will select the top ten winners in each age group. Those winners will then advance to compete in the “Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!” competition on Friday, Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Shell Factory and Nature Park. Celebrity judges will score each contestant on their overall performance and select a top winner in each age group. The winners will be announced that evening, and receive cash, prizes and publicity.

Guests are invited to attend the “Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!” competition on Friday, Sept. 16. The fee to attend is $10, which includes admission, appetizers, social networking and talent show competition. There is a $50 registration fee to audition.

To participate in the talent contest, become a sponsor or for more detailed information regarding “Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!,” please call the Hispanic Chamber at 239-418-1441 or send an e-mail to info@hispanicchamberflorida.org.