Cove’s Got Talent
2025 Talent Show
Celebrating 4 Years of Talent & Giving
Show off your star power and compete to win $2,500. Cove’s Got Talent returns for a fourth year in 2025. Sing, dance, or leave the audience laughing for a shot at the grand prize this March in Florida.
Cove’s Got Talent celebrates the biggest talents within Cove Communities. The annual show also raises money for DAV (Disabled American Veterans) bringing in more than $300,000 since the start of CGT.
Preliminary talent show competitions start in January.
Winners from the preliminary competitions will compete at the Cove’s Got Talent Finale in Lakeland, Florida on March 26, 2025.
HOW TO ENTER
Point Sebago 2024 Finalists
Your votes determined which Cove’s Got Talent finalists advance to the judging round. A Point Sebago Resort winner will be announced Friday, November 15.
How to Enter
Start your Cove’s Got Talent journey by entering your CGT Community Competition. These competitions start in January 2025.
Check with your Community Lifestyle Manager for details.
Who is Eligible
Jaw-dropping singers, mesmerizing dancers, inspiring comedians, or anyone with a family friendly talent are welcome.
Contestants must be a resident within a Cove Community or a have stayed at a Cove Communities RV park or resort as a guest during the 2024-2025 season. Contests must be 18+.
What’s Required
All contestants must complete a liability waiver and register for their CGT Community Competition.
Preliminary Prizes
Performers who win their community competition each receive $300.
Winners also receive an invite to perform in the Cove’s Got Talent Finale in March.
Finale Prizes
1st Place – $2,500
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $500
Community Preliminary Competitions
Represent your community at Cove’s Got Talent by first competing in your local talent show. Contact your Community Lifestyle Manager or the local organizer listed below to enter.
| COMMUNITY | DATE | SHOW TIME | ORGANIZER |
| Bear Creek Village | |||
| Camelot East Village | Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 2:00pm | Alyssa Brooks |
| Camelot Lakes Village | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6:30pm | Elaine Chamard |
| Cypress Lakes Village | Friday, Jan. 24 | Noon | Makenna Flemming |
| Dunedin Village | |||
| Estero Bay Village | |||
| Holiday RV Park | Friday, Feb. 7 | 7:00pm | Jessica Smith |
| Hyde Park Village | |||
| Jamaica Bay Village | |||
| Lake Griffin Harbor Village | |||
| Meadowlea Village | Saturday, Jan. 4 | 10:00am | Jaclyn Jenson |
| Oak Harbor RV Village | Thursday, Jan. 30 | 2:00pm | Mel McSwain |
| River Vista RV Park | Saturday, Feb. 1 | Delilah Lofton | |
| Rolling Greens Village | Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6:00pm | Rachelle King |
| StrawBerry Village | |||
| Sun Valley Village | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 1:00pm | Flip Leclair |
| The Meadows | Thursday, Jan. 16 | TBA | Eldri Guldan-Zahn |
| The Waters | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 7:00pm | Bea Koch |
Frances Johnson
1st Place
Watch tap dancer Frances Johnson’s winning performance to Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars. Johnson, a Cypress Lakes Village resident, placed third the year before. The self-taught dancer learned to tap by watching YouTube videos.
Danny Insley
2nd Place
Listen to singer Danny Insley turn a modern hit into an award-wining performance. Insley sang “Save Me” by Jelly Roll. He qualified for Cove’s Got Talent by competing at Holiday RV Park.
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Off Our Rockers
3rd Place
Watch the ladies from Rolling Greens Village dance their way into third place. Members of Off Our Rockers dance team range from 55 to 82 and perform at events throughout Ocala, Florida.
Learn moreMore than a Talent Show
Raising Money for Veterans
Cove’s Got Talent is proud to raise money each year for DAV.
Many residents and guests within our communities are veterans which makes supporting those who served an important part of the Cove culture. Individual Florida retirement communities raise money each year for DAV with benefits, silent auctions, and fundraisers.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTThe goal in 2025 is to raise $100,000 for DAV through your generous donations, Cove Communities contributions, and CGT sponsorships.
All donations and sponsorships directly benefit DAV.
Become a sponsor by emailing info@covecommunities.com.
DONATE TO DAV
About DAV
Cove’s Got Talent is proud to raise money each year for DAV.
DAV, which stands for Disabled American Veterans, is a non-profit organization that provides support to more than 1,000,000 veterans and advocates for their rights. Their mission is to help veterans lead high-quality lives with dignity and respect.
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How to Watch Cove's Got Talent Finale
You can catch the live finale of Cove’s Got Talent online and in-person this year.
Cheer on your neighbors and friends by watching on the YouTube live stream or in-person at the live show.
When: Wed., March 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Where: Cypress Lakes Village – 10000 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
You can catch the live finale of Cove’s Got Talent and cheer on your neighbors and friends.
Tickets cost $5 and go on sale on Monday, February 27, 2025. Each ticket includes admission to the show and lunch.
Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Rage Against the Minivans
Finalist
Song – Ya Ya by Beyonce
Tap to watch the entire dance.
Voting ended Monday, November 11.
Finalists move onto the judging round where 3 experts will pick the winner. A winner will be announced Friday, November 15.
