THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU: Ambitious, Passionate, Sophisticated

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING SCHOOL: I attend the University of Central Florida, Nursing School, as a sophomore

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE: Working as  a pediatric nurse practitioner making a difference in the many lives that I touch.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: My Littmann stethoscope, it is a vital tool in nursing and it has made all the difference.

WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE A TITLEHOLDER CAN CONVEY: That it is not the crown that you wear upon your head or the sash across your body that matters, it is how you execute the role of a queen and what you bring to that title or community in which you represent.

Heather Anderson

Pinellas County

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Decisive, strong, and family oriented.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING SCHOOL: Member of the National Honor Society and Accounting Association at Florida International University. Majoring in Accounting.

ANY SPECIAL TRAINING YOU HAVE HAD: An accomplished equestrian, received a first place finish at a 100mile horseback riding race.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: Education, as it is something that can never be taken away from an individual, and is what makes our country so special.

ANYTHING INTERESTING YOU WANT US TO KNOW: Love helping people and has been involved with The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association for five years.

Kimberly Anderson

Representing Sunset Place

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Courageous, Unique, Driven

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING SCHOOL: Am studying to become a licensed Real Estate Agent. Hoping to be voted as business woman of the year by the Greater Fort Meyers Chamber of Commerce, before turning 25.

FAVORITE FOOD: Mom’s lasagna

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE FROM THIS EXPERIENCE: To educate my generation in knowing the value of a dollar, and paying their dues/ work ethics, etc.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF IN THE PAST YEAR: That every goal I set for myself, I accomplish with pride.

Erica Beltre

Representing Citrus

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU:  Energetic, Motivational, Humble

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES:  I am pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, and am planning for my Masters in the same field.

LIST ANY SPECIAL TRAINING YOU HAVE: I have studied art, with focus on oil painting since I was 12.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE:  Governor of this great state, holding a position that improves the standard of living, working and developing for all demographics, not just one group.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE FROM THIS PAGEANT: Having someone I may or may not know be inspired by the goals that I have and my action plan for achieving them.

Kira Brooks

Plantation

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Passionate, Caring, and Vivacious

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING SCHOOL OR INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and am working on my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. My goal is to complete Masters, and pursue a doctoral.

SPECIAL TRAINING:  10 years of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern. Been in many productions, competitions, and choreographed as well.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE: To be a United Nations Ambassador, serving the mental health needs of international victims of civil war and genocide.

COUNTRIES OUTSIDE USA YOU HAVE VISITED: Mexico, the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and Canada

Stephanie Caits

Representing Pompano Beach

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU:  Outgoing, Compassionate, Motivated

IS THERE ANYTHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My father was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: I am studying Marketing at the University of South Florida, my goal after graduation is to have a job that involved advertising or buying for Saks Fifth Avenue, or Macy’s.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW: Buying my first home, it makes me feel proud that I can juggle working and going to school while still making a life for myself.

Morgan Curtis

Port Charlotte

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU:  Responsible, Joyful, Dynamic

ANYTHING INTERESTING/UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My distant cousin is Harry Houdini, the Magician.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING SCHOOL OR INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES:  Recent graduate of Florida College of Natural Health with an Associates in Medical Skin Care.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW: Finishing the Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2007.

DO YOU HAVE A GOOD LUCK CHARM, WHAT IS IT: My Mom

Rebecca Dahmen

Representing Capital City

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Organized, Driven, Faithful

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW: Owning and operating my own Image Consulting business

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF IN THE PAST YEAR: Nothing is out of reach, sometimes we just have to take a few more steps to get there.

FAVORITE SPORT:  Football

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE FROM THIS EXPERIENCE: A stronger sense of self. Each time I compete, I want to learn something new about myself.

HOBBIES: Cosmetology, fashion, organizing events, all things outdoors.

Jami Lynn Daniels

Representing Tallahassee

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU:  Ambitious, Determined, Energetic

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: I attend the University of Central Florida, where I major in Exceptional Education.

LIST ANY SPECIAL TRANING YOU HAVE HAD: I am extremely talented in drawing.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW: Putting myself through college, buying a new car, and most importantly, making it here to Miss Florida, because I had to overcome one of my biggest fears to get here.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE FROM THIS PAGEANT: To make life-long friends, and memories I can cherish for a long time.

Jennifer Daugherty

Representing Stuart