Florida s Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Panama City and Tampa students with a $2,500 scholarship, silver medallion and invitation to virtual celebration for their work addressing the challenges of a changing world
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Ruby Tilghman, 16, of Panama City and Sheldon Fouché, 13, of Tampa today were named Florida s top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
As State Honorees, Ruby and Sheldon will each receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of the 102 State Honorees will be named America s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a g
Martin Theatre hosts mini musicians, country singers at the Majestic
PANAMA CITY BEACH The Martin Theatre is bringing two musical performances to the beach this weekend.
The 39th The Martin Presents. series will start with Country Rewind playing classic country music of the 1960s-70s at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. Nashville recording artists, the duo of AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli, will perform. The season ticket price is $180, though individual tickets are also available for each show. Go to MartinTheatre.com for details and tickets.
Then a fundraising performance for the nonprofit Many Mini Musicians, Young Artists Spotlight will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Founded by 16-year-old Ruby Tilghman, Many Mini Musicians funds fine arts programs throughout public schools and provides students with opportunities to experience the arts. Its concerts feature young performers and promote community involvement. Tickets to this fundraiser are $20 each, avail