The Miss Florida USA & Miss Florida Teen USA

Magazine of March 3rd, 2005

Dear Miss Florida USA Family:

Welcome to another edition of YOUR Miss Florida USA & Miss Florida Teen USA Magazine YOUR information source for everything pageantry in the Sunshine State. I’m still getting my land legs back from this weekend’s pageant-sea cruise that culminated with the announcement of this year’s Miss Carnavale Miami USA. Melissa and I gave support to the 24^th annual event. It was great seeing all the Miss Florida USA alumni. We also made new friends amongst the pageant volunteers from The Little Havana Kiwanis Club. This was truly a first class event and we welcome them into our Miss Florida USA family. We have results today and an in the audience wrap up at Faces & Places on Friday.

This weeks Ezine features the latest in preliminary news from Miss Emerald Coast USA; Miss Gold Coast USA and Miss North Miami Beach USA. We also have ticket information as Miss USA tickets go on sale today at 2:00pm. Faces & Places features Melissa’s high fashion Twinestone Shoot last weekend as well as a preliminary recap. All of this updated every Thursday and Friday only at YOUR Miss Florida USA Ezine, the only Ezine in the pageant world!

Here’s to another week of great pageantry…

Grant H. Gravitt, Jr.

Executive Producer

Miss Florida USA & Miss Florida Teen USA

2 Days until Miss Pembroke Pines USA Pageant!

PRELIMINARY PAGEANT NEWS

» MISS USA TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! Tickets for the 2005 MISS USA Pageant are scheduled to go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, March 3^rd at 2:00pmET. Tickets are available at ticket master via telephone or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com and go on sale at 2:00pm EDT. Good luck as tickets go very quickly and this is a smaller than usual venue. Ticket prices are as follows (please note that Telecast tickets include the Coronation Ball and cannot be purchased separately):

2005 Miss USA Presentation Show, April 6, 2005 at 8:00pm

Ticket Prices are $40/$35/$28

2005 Miss USA Dress Rehearsal, April 11, 2005 at 2:00pm

Ticket Prices are $10 General Admission

2005 Miss USA Finals Telecast/Coronation Ball, April 11, 2005 at 9:00pm

(Must be in seats by 8:30pm) Ticket Prices are $160/$135/$110

Once tickets go on sale to the public, you may also purchase tickets in person only at the Hippodrome Theatre Box Office: Hippodrome Theatre Box Office, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Look forward to seeing everyone in Baltimore!

» Miss Carnavale Miami USA February 26, 2005

The Road To Hollywood went aquatic this past weekend as the crown ventured to international waters as Discovery Cruise Lines hosted the 25^th annual Miss Carnavale Miami Pageant. Hosted by Miss Florida USA alumni and 1994 Miss Carnavale Ivis Guerra and sponsored by The Little Havana Kiwanis this was one unique day of pageantry. Miss Carnavale Miami now has a Miss USA twist, as today’s winner will actually compete in Miss Florida USA 2007 while this years reigning titleholder Yazmin Navarro will compete in Hollywood this summer.

On the pool deck for the swimsuit competition

with contestant Ursula Fernandini.

Imagine a cruise and a pageant all in one! With well over 200 pageant attendees the cruise set sail Saturday morning early and the pageant was on! By 9:00am we were poolside as the contestants welcomed the enthusiastic crowd in some very colorful sports-ware. Then the morning’s session ended with all eleven delegates parading before the judges in swimwear of their own choosing. This years judging panel included our very own Miss Florida USA Melissa Witek; Miss Caranvale USA 2003 (and registered Miss Florida USA 2006 contestant) Melissa Hernandez; Miami public relations guru Liza Santana and Discovery Cruise Lines executive Raysa Lopez-Melis.

Nathalie Pozo competes in the evening gown phase

which was accompanied by an onstage interview

After an afternoon excursion to Freeport, Bahamas by the cast and crew it was time to regroup in the Tropical Show Room for the evening gown competition, this segment also included an onstage interview allow the audience and judges a chance to get to know the young ladies. The competition actually started the Monday night before with one on one interviews with the delegates and judges so this was a final recap for the judges and audience.

After a lovely buffet dinner it was time to head to the Crow’s Nest Disco for the final results. The eleven delegates were once again reintroduced and then the results were announced:

2^nd Runner Up is Bertha Velazquez

1^st Runner Up is Katharine Cue

Miss Carnavale USA 2007 is Nathalie Pozo!

The Miss Carnavale Miami 2005 Court; Catherine Cue;

Nathalie Pozo and Bertha Velazquez.

What a great pageant it was as The Little Havana Jaycees and their group of volunteers lead by pageant chairman Ricardo Gonzalez deserves a well earned congratulations on such a great production! Look for Miss Florida Teen USA alumni Ms. Pozo to lead the festivities of Carnavale Miami and Calle Ocho this year. Congratulations to Ms. Navarro as she heads to state in Hollywood after such a great reign in this hugely popular traditional Miami pageant. Up next we are back on dry land and heading to West Broward for next weeks Miss Pembroke Pines USA this next Saturday Night.

After the mornings competition with Miss Carnavale Miami USA Yazmin Navarro,

Pageant Director Rick Gonzalez, DMD., PA.; Miss Carnavale 2003 Melissa Hernandez; Volunteer & Miss Florida USA 2005 Melissa Witek.

» MISS PEMBROKE PINES USA THIS WEEKEND!

The River of Grass Arts & Park Theater (17195 Sheridan Street, Building U; Pembroke Pines, 33029) hosts the first ever Miss Pembroke Pines USA. Halavin Productions and The Pembroke Pines Kiwanis Club offer this great opportunity for the young ladies of Southwest Broward. The pageant starts at 7:00pm, hosted by Kristen Berset Miss Florida USA 2004 tickets are $25.00 and available at the door. For more information or last minute registration contact director Angie 954 445-8181.

PRELIMINARY PAGEANT UPDATES!

» MISS GOLD COAST ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS FOR CONTESTANTS:

New contestants as well as those with experience can take advantage of the training that Miss Gold Coast Pageants, Inc. will be offering the contestants in March. The first will be a “Getting to Know You” luncheon followed by training on expectations for the pageant along with Interview techniques and swimsuit selection. This will be held March 5^th at The Glory Days Grille (11943 Southern Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, 33411) from 1:00-3:00pm. Another workshop and orientation will be held on March 19^th and will focus on evening gown selection and competition. The official photographer will also take pictures for the program book. The final workshop and meeting will take place March 26^th. Please visit our website at www.missgoldcoastpageants.com for more information or call pageant director Glenda Byrd directly at (561) 252-2907.

» MISS NORTH MIAMI BEACH USA SEMINAR DAY MARCH 26^th:

The first ever opportunity for North Miami Dade residents is presenting a seminar day for all aspiring contestants. Miss North Miami Beach USA will offer an insiders look at what it takes to become the local titleholder and insight in what it takes to win Miss Florida USA. Join us Saturday March 26^th at The North Miami Beach Performing Arts Center for seminars, instruction and special guests. The event will take place from 1:00 – 3:00pm and will include special giveaways also. For more information or to RSVP call pageant director Rachel Uziel at (954) 924-4949 or email at telair@aol.com. The venue is located at 17051 NE 19^th Avenue, NMB 33162. This event is perfect for those who are either new to Miss USA or pageantry in general!

» MISS WEST BROWARD TAKING APPLICATIONS:

If you would like to receive an Official Entry Form for the Miss West Broward USA or the Miss West Broward Teen USA pageants to be held May 22^nd at The Coral Spring Marriott. Contact Pageant Director Barbara Ewald at misswbrowardusa@aol.com or via phone at (954) 461-4243 or via snail mail at 934 North University Drive #445; Coral Springs, FL 33071. This was a very well run pageant in its first year and looks to be bigger and better this year. For more information surf to http://misswestbrowardusa.com.

» MARCH PRELIMINARY PAGEANT CALENDAR

A little reminder of what’s ahead this month as we continue Florida’s search for the new Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA!

Preliminary Pageant Important Dates

March 05

Miss Pembroke Pines USA Pageants

March 05

Miss Emerald Coast USA Seminar Day

March 05

Miss Gold Coast USA Seminar Day

March 18-19

Miss Emerald Coast USA Pageants

March 19-20

Miss Orlando/Winter Park/City Beautiful Pageants

March 19

Miss Gold Coast USA Seminar Day

March 26

Miss Palm Beach County USA Pageants

March 26

Miss North Miami Beach USA Seminar Day

March 26

Miss Gold Coast USA Seminar Day

» STATE PAGEANT CORNER

NEW MISS FLORIDA USA IMPORTANT DATES CALENDAR: Finally we have put together a calendar with all of the important dates for this year’s Miss Florida USA Pageant. Look for it’s permanent home every week at YOUR Miss Florida USA Ezine.

Miss Florida USA 2006 Important Dates

March 14

Melissa’s Going Away to Miss USA Party (Hollywood)

March 25

Miss Florida USA Arrives for Miss USA

March 31

Temple Solel Charity Fashion Show (Hollywood)

April 06

Miss USA Presentation Show (Baltimore)

April 11

Miss USA Pageant on NBC (from Baltimore)

April 22

Pre Tape Session #1

April 23

Miss Florida USA Seminar Day (Mandatory for Titleholders)

April 28

Broward Outreach “Too Hot For Fashion Show” (Hollywood)

May 14

Hollywood Beach Red, White & Bluegrass Taping

May 18

Expo Al Fresco Pre Tape Shoot (Hollywood)

May 21-23

Pre Tape Session #2

June 11-12

Pre Tape Session #3

July 2

Miss Florida USA @ FLMAO Reception

July 5^th

Miss Florida USA Registration Day

July 7^th

Press Photo Day/Interview Competition

July 8^th

Preliminary Presentation Show (Bailey Concert Hall)

July 9^th

Miss Florida USA Finals (Bailey Concert Hall)

August 7^th

Pageant University (Freshman Directors)

August 8^th

Annual Directors Meeting

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STATE PAGEANT ELIGIBILITY STATS

Miss Florida USA 2006

Delegates Entered: 16

Delegates Eligible: 56

Miss Florida Teen USA

Delegates Entered: 15

Delegates Eligible: 38

Every week more delegates become eligible to compete at state.

The season started with qualifiers from the past year. All of each pageants top15 qualify

along with Miss Amity & Miss Photogenic. Each preliminary pageant qualifies delegates

as “at large” status with their finalist, amity, photogenic and peoples choice awards.

Next Pageant Weekend: Miss Pembroke Pines USA March 5, 2005.

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MISS MICHIGAN USA GOES TO BALTIMORE

By Jenny Lancour

ROCK - Small town girl Crystal Hayes says she's going all the way to be Miss USA. "I'm just excited that I get my chance. I'm giving 100 percent," said Hayes, Miss Michigan USA at a send-off celebration given in her honor in Rock on Saturday. Hayes, 20, a Rock native, was crowned Miss Michigan USA last September. She will be competing for Miss USA 2005 on April 11 at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, Md.

"It's gonna be a lot of fun just to be on stage. I've dreamt about it since I was five," she said. "I'm looking forward to just the experience and the contacts you can make. You just never know who you could meet." Having energy and showing people that you are genuine are the two biggest factors in being successful, she said. Being from a small town, has helped her be true to herself and others. "I won't forget where I came from," she said. "I consider myself a Yooper and a small town girl. I have good standards. I treat everybody I meet the same. I don't consider myself superficial. I feel real."

As a winner already, Hayes said she sees herself as a role model for others who want to fulfill their dreams. "I think of how many little girls are out there that think they could actually be Miss Michigan. I'm so blessed to be 20 and have met my biggest goal." Her new goal, just six weeks away, won't come easy. Between now and pageant time, Hayes says she has a busy schedule. She plans to keep two steps ahead of the game so she doesn't spread herself too thin but keeps relaxed and stays well.

Between public appearances and her busy training schedule, she tends to get less sleep than she needs. She knows this can weaken her immune system. Being around so many people is a concern so she has to stay healthy.