Doctors by day – rockers by night.<\/h1>\nAn evening of music, medicine and philanthropy.<\/em><\/h3>\nDoctor Idol is a battle of the bands fundraising event featuring musician-physicians, developed and produced by Molly Hunsinger from 2009 – 2013 in Sarasota and Pinellas counties.\u00a0 Fashioned after the hit television series, American Idol, Doctor Idol connected local medical communities, garnered media attention for sponsors, raised thousands of dollars for nonprofit partners and inspired a documentary film called “Dr. Idol…Rx: Music!” co-produced by Hunsinger.<\/p>\n
Nonprofit partners who benefited from the events included Florida Hospital Foundation, Feeding America Tampa Bay, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Florida’s Vision Quest and the Ear Research Foundation.<\/p>\n
In 2013, the event was co-produced by the award-winning lifestyle publication, Sarasota Magazine.\u00a0 Custom digital and print promotional benefits were packaged with sponsorship opportunities including a special section published in the October 2013 issue of Sarasota Magazine, which generated more than $65,000 in new revenue from several first-time medical industry advertisers\u2014a growth target for the magazine. Gulfshore Media executives showcased the success of Doctor Idol during a presentation at the 2014 City and Regional Magazine Association annual event.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nFeedback<\/h1>\n“In the words of Little Richard, ‘Good Golly Miss Molly!’ What an evening: 1,000+ rocking and rolling docs and their bands and fans, happy clients and the most age diverse group we will ever see! The attention to detail from staging, sound and lights to the wonderful Club Canada Med VIP lounge outdoor-the event was well conceived and executed. Congratulations, Molly. Rock On\u201d \u2014 Kelley Lavin, Executive Vice President and Group Publisher, Gulfshore Media, LLC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u201cAwesome event. Loved it… Molly, great job executing a terrific event and making it a success on all levels… Thanks and congrats on creating a hit!\u201d \u2014Dan Denton, President and CEO, Gulfshore Media, LLC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
“Wow! What a fantastic night – your efforts paid off as in our opinion, Dr. Idol was one of the best events we have ever been to.\u00a0 We are so glad that we were a part of it and want you to know how much we appreciate the attention to detail that you and Sarasota Magazine brought to the table.\u00a0 We are so happy to have been a part of it and we were thrilled with the response that the garden lounge had.\u00a0 Thanks so much for such a sensational night of great fun!” \u2014Samantha Hobbs, Owner, Canada Med Discount Prescription Services<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
“Molly, great party.\u00a0 What a success.\u00a0 Well done launching and rocking it!” \u2014Michael Chokr, Co-Owner, Diamond Vault Jewelers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
“THE BEST EVENT YET.\u00a0 WOW!!!!!!” \u2014Gordon Hunter, Sales Manager, Suncoast Motorsports, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nAdvertorial<\/h1>\n
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”14″ gal_title=”Doctor Idol Advertorial”]<\/p>\n
Editorial<\/h1>\n
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”15″ gal_title=”Doctor Idol Editorial”]<\/p>\n
‘Doctor Idol’ Competition Prescribes Fun-filled Night – Sarasota Observer, October 2009<\/a><\/p>\nFringe Fest: “Dr. Idol…Rx Music! – Sarasota Herald Tribune, March 2010<\/a><\/p>\nMusic Inspires Doctor – Sarasota Herald Tribune, April 2010<\/a><\/p>\nManatee Rural Health Physician Has Been Playing Sax For Years – Bradenton Herald, October 2013<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto Galleries<\/h2>\n
Sarasota Observer, October 2011<\/a><\/p>\nSarasota Magazine, September 2010<\/a><\/p>\nSarasota Magazine Limelight, October 2013<\/a><\/p>\n
Doctor Idol is a battle of the bands fundraising event featuring musician-physicians, developed and produced by Molly Hunsinger from 2009 – 2013 in Sarasota and Pinellas counties.\u00a0 Fashioned after the hit television series, American Idol, Doctor Idol connected local medical communities, garnered media attention for sponsors, raised thousands of dollars for nonprofit partners and inspired a documentary film called “Dr. Idol…Rx: Music!” co-produced by Hunsinger.<\/p>\n
Nonprofit partners who benefited from the events included Florida Hospital Foundation, Feeding America Tampa Bay, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Florida’s Vision Quest and the Ear Research Foundation.<\/p>\n
In 2013, the event was co-produced by the award-winning lifestyle publication, Sarasota Magazine.\u00a0 Custom digital and print promotional benefits were packaged with sponsorship opportunities including a special section published in the October 2013 issue of Sarasota Magazine, which generated more than $65,000 in new revenue from several first-time medical industry advertisers\u2014a growth target for the magazine. Gulfshore Media executives showcased the success of Doctor Idol during a presentation at the 2014 City and Regional Magazine Association annual event.<\/p>\n
“In the words of Little Richard, ‘Good Golly Miss Molly!’ What an evening: 1,000+ rocking and rolling docs and their bands and fans, happy clients and the most age diverse group we will ever see! The attention to detail from staging, sound and lights to the wonderful Club Canada Med VIP lounge outdoor-the event was well conceived and executed. Congratulations, Molly. Rock On\u201d \u2014 Kelley Lavin, Executive Vice President and Group Publisher, Gulfshore Media, LLC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cAwesome event. Loved it… Molly, great job executing a terrific event and making it a success on all levels… Thanks and congrats on creating a hit!\u201d \u2014Dan Denton, President and CEO, Gulfshore Media, LLC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “Wow! What a fantastic night – your efforts paid off as in our opinion, Dr. Idol was one of the best events we have ever been to.\u00a0 We are so glad that we were a part of it and want you to know how much we appreciate the attention to detail that you and Sarasota Magazine brought to the table.\u00a0 We are so happy to have been a part of it and we were thrilled with the response that the garden lounge had.\u00a0 Thanks so much for such a sensational night of great fun!” \u2014Samantha Hobbs, Owner, Canada Med Discount Prescription Services<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n “Molly, great party.\u00a0 What a success.\u00a0 Well done launching and rocking it!” \u2014Michael Chokr, Co-Owner, Diamond Vault Jewelers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “THE BEST EVENT YET.\u00a0 WOW!!!!!!” \u2014Gordon Hunter, Sales Manager, Suncoast Motorsports, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”14″ gal_title=”Doctor Idol Advertorial”]<\/p>\n [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”15″ gal_title=”Doctor Idol Editorial”]<\/p>\n ‘Doctor Idol’ Competition Prescribes Fun-filled Night – Sarasota Observer, October 2009<\/a><\/p>\n Fringe Fest: “Dr. Idol…Rx Music! – Sarasota Herald Tribune, March 2010<\/a><\/p>\n Music Inspires Doctor – Sarasota Herald Tribune, April 2010<\/a><\/p>\n Manatee Rural Health Physician Has Been Playing Sax For Years – Bradenton Herald, October 2013<\/a><\/p>\n Sarasota Observer, October 2011<\/a><\/p>\n Sarasota Magazine, September 2010<\/a><\/p>\n Sarasota Magazine Limelight, October 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFeedback<\/h1>\n
Advertorial<\/h1>\n
Editorial<\/h1>\n
Photo Galleries<\/h2>\n
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