Cortez Karaoke Contest Finishes

Can you sing? Not in the shower, but on a stage? If so, take a shot at warbling your way to $1,000.

That's the top prize in a karaoke contest playfully dubbed "Cortez Idle" at Pelican Pete's, 12012 Cortez Road. The weekly contest began June 16 and continues Saturdays until July 28. The grand prize is sponsored by Autoway Ford of Bradenton.

A dozen finalists will compete on the final night for the three prizes. Second place earns a two-night stay in a Holmes Beach vacation rental on Gulf Drive while the third-place finisher gets $100. There's a $10 registration fee.

Week 1 finalists: Carie Anderson, Christine Neuworth and Karissa Miller.

Week 2 finalists: Kindred Sheeler and Kati French.

Week 3 finalists: B.J. Maynard and Alise Vick.

Week 4 finalists: Steve Bryant, Dawn Graf and Mike Mirabella.

Week 5 finalists: John Andruzzi and Danny Flanagan.

Week 6 finalists: Laura Dekker and Barry Brinson

Grand Finale Winners:

Steve Bryant 1st Place

Dawn Graff    2nd Place

Laura Dekker 3rd Place

Information: 792-4822.