Corey Dylan

2nd Annual Burger Showdown

Corey Dylan — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:54:26 +0000

Foodies, Restaurants, Chefs, & Burger Lovers descended on Curtis Hixon Park for the 2nd Annual Burger Showdown to benefit Friends Of The Riverwalk in Tampa! It was a competition and fundraiser for bragging rights to name the Best Burger in Tampa Bay. Local Chefs and Celebrities like Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann, Tampa Tribune Writer Steve Otto, WDAE Host Ian Beckles & I sampled 10 Burgers! Danny’s All American Diner was crowned the Crowd Favorite this year!

RCS Possible

Corey Dylan — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:09:14 +0000

RCS Pinellas provides a number of outreach services for victims of domestic violence. This cause brought many people together Tuesday May 14, 2013 for RCS Possible with “Restaurant Impossible” Celebrity Chef, Robert Irvine! Along with local celebs, Former Buccaneer & WDAE Host, Ian Beckles, Julie Weintraub, & other talented cooks we competed in an “Iron Chef” style competition to raise money for a great cause at the beautiful Clearwater Beach Hilton Hotel.

Jacob’s Touch Diamonds & Denim 2013

Corey Dylan — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:02:03 +0000

For the 2nd Annual Jacob’s Touch Fundraiser I was asked to return to Emcee the Diamonds & Denim Event at The Tampa Yacht Club! It was a beautiful evening with party-goers bidding on dozens of silent auction items, scoring wonderful vacations during the live auction, & enjoying delicious food to help raise money for Bay Area families raising amazing kids with Autism. For more information log on to JacobsTouch.org

2013 Reeves Charity Polo Classic

Corey Dylan — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:44:32 +0000

February 23rd 2013, The DI Polo Club in Plant City, Florida was the site of the 2nd Annual Reeves Charity Polo Classic to benefit Children’s Cancer Center. This year’s match featured celebrity rider, John Walsh, of America’s Most Wanted and The Golf Channel’s host, Lauren Thompson! Spectators took part in the halftime tradition of the Champagne Divot Stomp & enjoyed Argentinian BBQ on a gorgeous Florida day!

2013 Einstein On Food & Wine

Corey Dylan — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:41:55 +0000

I had the honor of emceeing the 18th Annual MOSI Einstein on Food & Wine in Tampa! This event is a celebration of the senses to showcase the delicious and diverse cuisine of the Bay Area paired with wines from around the world all to benefit the 6th largest science center in the country! Celebrity Chef from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef,” Fabio Viviani, was the special guest & judge for this year’s premiere wine & food celebration!

Gasparilla 2013

Corey Dylan — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:45:54 +0000

Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa was the site of the Historic Annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest! Hundreds of thousands of people line the streets – and set sail for the waters – for a celebration with over 50 participating Krewes & more than 120 floats to remember the legendary Spanish Pirate, Jose Gaspar. AM Tampa Bay hopped aboard the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Float with this year’s Calendar Girls!

Winter Wonderland Party to Benefit Habitat For Humanity

Corey Dylan — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:11:20 +0000

Habitat For Humanity of Pinellas & Sarasota Counties have provided safe housing for over 1,000 children. Gulf Coast Giving hosted the Winter Wonderland Party at St. Pete’s NOVA 535 to benefit Habitat in the hopes of providing safe and stable homes and a strong education for Bay Area kids. It was a magical night with a Masquerade theme; live & silent auctions, delicious food & drinks, artists, musicians and local celebrities. For details log on to www.gulfcoastgiving.org

Outback Bowl “Feast On The 50″

Corey Dylan — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:26:57 +0000

Raymond James Stadium was the site of the Annual Outback Bowl “Feast On The 50!” Sponsored by the Forte Group, “The Feast On The 50″ is a pep rally for sponsors & VIP’s in anticipation of the Outback Bowl. It was such a great experience to be down on the field. The night is capped off by a private fireworks show!

Ribfest 2012

Corey Dylan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:11:13 +0000

November 9-11, 2012 Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, FL rocked with LIVE Music, Southern Ribs, & thousands of people enjoying perfect Fall weather! This 3-day charity fundraiser featured ribbers from around the world & music from headliners Johnny Lang, Buddy Guy, Heart, Montgomery Gentry and more!

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day at Vinoy Park in St Pete for Ribfest 2012

I was honored to be one of this year's judges along side Mayor Bill Foster

We tasted 6 delicious ribs & 6 tasty sauces!

Texas Outlaws made my favorite ribs

20,000 strangers & a few friends made this a great party!

LIVE music all weekend from Heart, Montgomery Gentry, Connor Christian (pictured) & others!

Tampa Republican National Convention

Corey Dylan — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:46:39 +0000

More than 50,000 people and 15,000 journalists came to Tampa Bay for the 2012 Republican Convention. AM Tampa Bay broadcast from the Tampa Convention Center all week under massive security. We were fortunate to interview Congressmen, Journalists, Mayors Buckhorn & Iorio, and former UN Ambassador John Bolton. I was also able to tour the impressive Bomb Squad & meet the EOD Team.

AM Tampa Bay (L-R) Ethan Youker, Tedd Webb, Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Me, Jack Harris

The EOD Team posing with their robots at Bomb Squad HQ in Ybor City

Each robot costs approximately $150,000

I shared a table with Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist at the Poynter Institute Luncheon featuring MSNBC's "The Morning Joe"

Former UN Ambassador John Bolton joined us for an interview on Radio Row at The Tampa Convention Center

More than 15,000 journalists from around the world came to the RNC!

They had their own Barista in the Google Suite!