MISS FL USA NEWS!

» Miss Emerald Coast USA/Panama City Beach USA & Teen USA Pageants

The Road to Hollywood ventured all the way west on I-10 to the great city of Panama City for The Miss Emerald Coast USA and Miss Emerald Coast Teen USA, produced by Citrus Productions, created quite an amazing buzz in North Florida. These two official preliminaries for the state televised Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA were well attended by family and friends and the quality and energy of the young ladies competing were amazing! The competition was at a level of any state or national competition! Nearly 40 young ladies competed for 4 titles as the titles of Miss Panama City Beach USA and Miss Panama City Beach Teen USA were added to the competition! 4 titles were awarded, what a pleasant surprise to all of the young ladies competing in Panama City Beach, FL! The Edgewater Beach Resort hosted this beauty event and the ballroom and facility was accommodating in their efforts to make each young lady feel at home.

The Miss Emerald Coast Teen USA Results result’s were read first, all of these young women has qualified for this years state pageant:

The Emerald Coast USA Court and State Qualifiers

Miss Congeniality; Madison Lewis

Photogenic Winner: Becky Stalvey

Swimsuit Winner: Aylsse Goodwiller

4^th Runner-up: Kelly Haffner

3^rd Runner-up: Sally Wusstig

2^nd Runner-up; Keela Baumgartner and Haley Long

1^st Runner-up: Nicole Nye

Miss Panama City Beach Teen USA: Emily Nelson

Miss Emerald Coast Teen USA: Alysse Goodwiller

Then the finale of the evening was the Miss Emerald Coast USA Results:

Miss Congeniality: Cathleen Igitben

Photogenic Winner: Ashlee Stalvey

Swimsuit Winner: Candice Smith

4^th Runner-up: Cathleen Igitben

3^rd Runner-up: Maritza Ochoa

2^nd Runner-up: Ashlee Stalvey

1^st Runner-up: Alyshia Kelley

Miss Panama City Beach USA: Jenni Koeller

Miss Emerald Coast USA: Candice Smith

Congratulations goes to Miss Nelson, Miss Goodwiller, Ms. Koeller and Ms. Smith as they represent their region at this years state pageants! Also congratulations to Pageant Director Michael Galanes and his volunteer staff of Citrus Productions as they really put their own spin on this pageant tradition for our friends in North Florida!

The Miss Emerald Coast Teen USA State Qualifiers

Team Emerald Coast USA and friends

» Miss North Central Florida USA & Miss North Central Florida Teen USA

May 6, 2006

The Road To Hollywood went North on I-75 for the inaugural Miss North Central Florida USA & Miss North Central Florida Teen USA Pageants. Hosted by Miss Citrus USA 2007 Noelle Johnson and Miss Nature Coast USA 2007 Shilah Goodwin who was greeted by an enthusiastic audience as it was the first time a Miss USA preliminary pageant has ventured into Ocala and Marion County. And judging by the enthusiastic crowd at The Arthur Appleton Art Museum Performing Arts Center this will be the first of many visits!

The Miss North Central Florida Teen USA delegates await the interview segment

The results were as follows: Miss Amity as voted on by the delegates themselves goes to Rikki Klaus while the pageant photographer also awarded Ms. Klaus Miss Photogenic:

Then Ms. Goodwin called to the front of the stage The Teen USA delegates to read the results for the title of Miss North Central Florida Teen USA:

2^nd Runner Up is Roxanne Harmon

1^st Runner Up is Michelle Alvarez

Miss North Central Florida Teen USA 2006 is Lindsay Bolender!

The it was time for The Miss USA Divisions results:

2^nd Runner Up is Alyssa Anderson

1^st Runner Up is Rikki Klaus

The New Miss North Central Florida USA 2006 is Chelsea Donovan!

Big thanks go to the delegates and attendees as It was truly a great day of pageantry in Ocala. Congratulations to Miss Bolender and Ms. Donovan on their victories and entry to state in Hollywood. Also a big congratulations goes to Pageant Director Chelsee Atkins and her volunteer staff of Chelsse Productions as this was a great start to what promises to be a staple of Marion County pageantry!

Up next is a trip all the way south on I-95 for the southernmost pageant as Sunday is Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA and Teen USA as the season is wrapping up on The Road To Hollywood!

The Miss North Central Florida USA contestants during the opening introductions

The qualifiers for state! On the left The North Central Florida Teen USA

court and on the right The North Central Florida USA court.

» Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA & Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA

May 07, 2006

The Road to Miss Florida USA returned to the world famous Homestead Speedway as the second annual Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA Pageants took place Sunday Night in the Speedway Champions Club. Produced by Halavin Productions four Miss USA and four Miss Teen USA delegates competed for the two tiaras and the chance to represent the states southernmost cities at both Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA.

The results for the Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA division. Once again these winners are qualified for state: Miss Amity is Amy Diaz; Miss Photogenic is Greta Aguilera.

The entire cast awaits the announcements

Then it was time for the final announcements as the Teen USA delegates were up first:

3^rd Runner Up is Candice Margarini

2^nd Runner Up is Kristy Mak

1^st Runner Up is Suzanna Moe

The New Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA is Danyel Crecelius!

After the presentations it was time for the Miss USA announcements to complete the competition:

3^rd Runner Up is Greta Aguilera

2^nd Runner Up is Daniela Gallo

1^st Runner Up is Angela Overton

The New Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA is Amy Diaz!

The Homestead/Florida Keys USA Team heading to state

Congratulations to Ms. Diaz and Miss Crecelius as they represent The Homestead/Florida Keys region at state. Also congratulations go to Halavin Productions and their sponsor Fierte Cosmetics for an outstanding pageant! Up next on The Road To Hollywood is a pageant doubleheader next weekend as The Miss Florida USA Preliminary Season is winding to a close. See everyone in Miami and Orlando in this second to last weekend!

Team Halavin along with their newest titleholders and Little Miss Vero Beach!

» UPCOMING PAGEANT NEWS:

Miss Boca Raton USA & Miss Boca Raton Teen USA NEWS

We are happy to announce this years pageant will be held at

West Boca Raton Community High School located west of 441 on Glades Road. (SEE Directions)

The pageant will start at 5:30 pm, with the doors opening at 5:15pm.

Tickets are $25.00.

For more information, please contact Jeanne at 561-213-2097

or e-mail at jeannejose@aol.com

Directions: From 95 or Florida Turnpike- Exit at Glades Road,

proceed west on Glades past 441. The highschool will be on your right side approx. 2.3 mile west of Glades Road.

» MISS MIAMI USA & MISS MIAMI TEEN USA PAGEANT NEWS:

The two pageants will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, but NOT at the same time. The "TEEN" Pageant will be at 12:00 noon, while the "MISS" Pageant will be held at 7:00pm. We are doing this to maximize capacity for everyone who is coming to the pageant. If you will be attending the pageant please let us know your name and how many tickets you need and which pageants you will be attending (miss or teen or both!!). Tickets will be available at the door under your name.

We will be having a "People's Choice Award" and every vote will cost $1.00 and you will be able to vote for your favorite delegate. ALL PROCEEDS will go to benefit under privileged children in the Miami area!! So come prepared with you dollar bills!! These CHILDREN need your support!

If you are a titleholder or a director please sign in at the door so you can be mentioned and introduced by the MC's on stage. Wear your sashes and crowns and be ready for a great pageant day. Can't wait!!!

The location of the pageant has changed. The pageant will no be held at:
Florida International University (North Campus)

Wolfe University Center - Mary Anne Wolfe Theater

3000 NE 151 Street

North Miami, FL

Directions from I-95

1. From I-95 exit on 135 Street.

2. Go east to US1 (Biscayne Blvd.)

3. On US1 turn left

4. Go to 151 Street and make a right.

5. Follow the long road and watch out since there is a lot of construction.

6. When you see an Electronic Board" make a left and follow it to the Wolfe University Center.

7. The Wolfe University Center is located directly across from the library.

8. The Mary Anne Wolfe Theater is inside the Wolfe University Center.

If you have any questions or to confirm your tickets please contact us via EMAIL at: MissMiamiUSA2006@aol.com as soon as possible please. We hope to see you all on Saturday for both shows or at least one of the shows.

Sincerely,

Don Steere, Executive Producer
Manny Rodriguez, Assistant Pageant Director

Carlos Morales, Assistant Pageant Director

IF YOU GO:

WHAT: MISS MIAMI DADE USA & TEEN USA PAGEANTS

WHEN: SATURDAY May 13^th 7:00pm

WHERE: Florida International University (North Campus) *NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
Wolf University Center
Mary Anne Wolfe Theater
3000 N.E. 151 Street
North Miami, FL 33181

Directions:
From I-95 exit on 135 Street.
Go EAST to U.S.1
On U.S.1 turn LEFT
Go to 151 Street and make a RIGHT.
Follow the road and watch out since there is a lot of Construction.
When you see an Electronic Board make a left and follow it to the Wolf University Center.
The Wolfe University Center is located directly across the library. The Mary Anne Wolfe Theater is inside the Wolfe University Center.

WHAT: MISS CITY BEAUTIFUL/AVALON PARK USA & TEEN USA PAGEANTS

WHEN: SATURDAY May 13^th

WHERE: Timber Creek High School

1001 Avalon Park Boulevard

Orlando, FL.

HOW: Pre-order tickets at $12 please call 407-761-7039. Tickets the door for $15.

» 2007 Miss Florida USA Preliminary Season Schedule

UPDATED 4/27/06

May 13 Miss Miami USA & Teen USA

May 13  Miss City Beautiful USA & Teen USA Pageants

May 18-20 May Pretape Session (Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa)

May 20: Miss Boca Raton USA & Teen USA Pageants

May 21: Miss Space Coast USA & Teen USA Super Pageant – Melbourne

June 1 – 4 Final Pre Tape Weekend - Hollywood

June 3: Miss Florida USA Seminar Day

June 22 Too Hot for Fashion – Hollywood Beach Community Center

July 11: Miss Florida USA Registration Day

July 14: Miss Florida USA Preliminary Night

July 15: Miss Florida USA Finals & Telecast

» Check Out Our Daily MISS USA 2007 UPDATES!

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