The competitors for the third Dancing with the Stars of the Coastal Empire are, representing Liberty County: Ed Milan; Maria Rodriquez; Jewell Landers; Beate Wickham, and for Bryant County, Jennifer Poole.

Atlantic Area CASA Executive Director Petula Gomillion announced the participants at a kickoff event held at LaQuinta Inn. Competitors introduced themselves to gathered community members and friends and talked about their goal of winning top fundraiser.

The competition is the biggest fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Court Appointed Special Advocates. Tickets for the dance competition in March are now on sale and can be purchased from the competitors. All the funds raised will go towards training CASA volunteers.

To read more about the kickoff event, check back with the Coastal Courier newspaper and online.