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 March 2025.
HOW TO ENTER
Cove’s Got Talent Finale Tickets
Reserve your seat for the Cove’s Got Talent Finale on March 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm in Lakeland, Florida. All tickets include lunch.
Print a copy of the ticket or use the mobile ticket on your phone for entry into the show.
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 residents within a Cove Community or have stayed at a Cove Communities RV park or resort as guests 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 are also invited 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 | WINNERS |
| Blueway RV Park | Saturday, Feb. 22 | 7:00 pm | |
| Camelot East Village | Mike Polise | ||
| Camelot Lakes Village | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6:30 pm | |
| Cypress Lakes Village | Grackle Loop Birdettes | ||
| Holiday RV Park | Danny Insley | ||
| Point Sebago Resort | Maia Millard | ||
| Rolling Greens Village | Beverley Terzian | ||
| StrawBerry Ridge Village | Frank Beams | ||
| Sun Valley | Marvin Collins | ||
| The Waters | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 7:00 pm |
Mike Polise
Camelot East Village
Mike Polise plays piano. He placed second in Cove’s Got Talent in 2023 playing the electric keyboard. The former teacher represents Camelot East Village in Sarasota, Florida.
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Beverley Terzian
Rolling Greens Village
Beverley Terzian won the preliminary for Cove’s Got Talent at Rolling Greens Village in Ocala, Florida. She will sing at the finale in March.
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Danny Insley
Holiday RV Park
Danny Insley sang his way into the Cove’s Got Talent finale with Jelly Roll’s Save Me. He represents Holiday RV Park in Leesburg, Florida. Insley won second in the Cove’s Got Talent 2024 Finale.
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Grackle Loop Birdettes
Cypress Lakes Village
Watch the trio sing their way to a win at Cypress Lakes Village in Lakeland, Florida. The Birdettes include:
- Marian “Mo” Duemler
- Robin Debeau
- Davida “Dee” Kaufman
Marvin Collins
Sun Valley
Marvin Collins returns to the Cove’s Got Talent finale for a second year in a row representing Sun Valley. Watch his 2024 finale performance where Collins covered Willie Nelson’s You are Always on My Mind.
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Frank Beams
StrawBerry Ridge Village
Frank Beams sang his way into the Cove’s Got Talent finale. He represents StrawBerry Ridge Village in Valrico, Florida. Video coming soon.
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Maia Millard
Point Sebago Resort
Watch Maia Millard’s winning preliminary performance singing Don’t Stop Believing by Journey. Millard won Cove’s Got Talent at Point Sebago Resort in Maine after performing in the summer of 2024.
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
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
Watch the live finale of Cove’s Got Talent in-person or online. Tickets for the live show are available now.
Tickets: $6.58, includes lunch
When: Wed., March 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Where:
Cypress Lakes Village
10000 US Hwy 98 N.
Lakeland, FL 33809
Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Frances Johnson
2024
Watch Frances Johnson tap dance her way to a win. Frances taught herself how to tap during COVID by watching YouTube videos.
She represented Cypress Lakes Village, a 55+ community in Lakeland, Florida.
Relativity Trio
2023
Watch a talented family of a capella singers harmonize on of Louis Armstong’s What a Wonderful World. Cove’s Got Talent was th trio’s first time performing as a group.
Relativity represented Rolling Greens Village in Ocala, Florida.
Donamae Tankowiak
2022
Watch Donamae Tankowiak wow the crowd with a two-sided love story that you have to see to believe.
Donamae represented Sun Valley, a 55+ community in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
