The Miss Florida USA & Miss Florida Teen USA

Magazine of March 4, 2010

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. What a weekend it was as we toured the state to present six golden tickets to Hollywood! With the action heating up in Hollywood, Brandon and Tallahassee it sure made up for the crazy cold weather outside. Of course we have pictures and video from all of the fun! Now the Road to Hollywood has a rather light weekend with our singular pageant weekend visiting the Western Broward County town of Miramar this Sunday.

This weeks World Pageant News brings us to the national championships of Uruguay and Nicaragua while reporting on this years Miss Ireland Pageant. A very active Florida USA Pageant News has results, news and all you need to know to visit our pageant in Miramar this Sunday. GenArt has another hot young designer for you fashionista’s while Fridays Faces & Places goes into the Audience in Brandon and Tallahassee. Finally our Miss Florida USA Channel Movie of the Week has our first ever triple feature. All the (pageant) news that fits to print on Thursdays and Fridays only at YOUR Miss Florida USA Ezine, the only Ezine in the pageant world!

Grant H. Gravitt, Jr.

Executive Producer

Miss Florida USA & Teen

» 3 Days until Miss Miramar USA & Teen USA

PAGEANT NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

» Miss Uruguay 2010

Miss Rocha, Stephany Ortega won the title of Miss Uruguay Universe 2010 (Miss Uruguay Universo 2010) in a pageant held on February 27 at Salon Montecarlo del Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino in Punta del Este. She is 20 years old and stands 5'8" tall and was crowned by Miss Uruguay 2009, Cinthia Dottone. Stephany Ortega will compete representing her country at the Miss Universe 2010 contest

Ms. Ortega’s winning moment

» Miss Nicaragua 2010

18-year-old Scharllette Alexandra Allen Moses of Barrio Fatima of Atlantico Sur took home the title at the 2010 Miss Nicaragua beauty pageant hosted by the Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío in Managua.Runner-ups were in order Indira Rojas, Claudia Trejos, Myriam Cerda and Bianca Martinez. Scharllette will represent her country at Miss Universe 2010 later this year.

Ms. Moses will represent Nicaragua at Miss Universe

» Miss Ireland 'Show will go on'

The organizer of Miss Ireland, Krishna Naidoohas, has insisted the beauty pageant will go ahead as planned this year, despite suffering a major setback. The 35-year-old businessman, who shares the franchise with his father Krish, said that the country's aspiring catwalk queens would be battling it out as usual and hoped to announce full details of the contest soon. The current Miss Ireland is Derry law student Laura Patterson (20) -- but speculation on the future of the pageant has been mounting. Questions were asked about the future of the competition after Diva Next Door's Stephen Saleh confirmed that he was no longer investing in or producing the 2010 event. Yet Krishna, who took over running the contest from Andrea Roche two years ago, has vowed that the 'show will go on' and remains unaffected by the decision by Saleh not to get involved in the contest.

"It is still going ahead as usual. We want to hold it in August but we were waiting until Miss Universe Ireland had their launch. We expect to be kicking things off in the next five weeks or so," he said. He echoed Stephen's comments about their business relationship and insisted there was no negativity between them and there had not been a dispute. "There was no fall out with him, it was nothing like that," he continued. "They just produced the show last year but this year we may do it on our own and take over the entire running of it. We usually only launch it in April or March so that will happen as usual and we will be announcing details of what's going on in the next month or so." Saleh released a statement saying how "after producing a successful Miss Ireland 2009 I and my partners have decided to withdraw from the Miss Ireland brand."

He also wished the Naidoo family all the best with their future endeavors. Krishna took over when previous organizer Andrea Roche set up rival contest Miss Universe Ireland. The former beauty queen has confirmed that her contest, which crowned Diana Donnelly as last year's winner, is scheduled to take place in the autumn. "There's a lot to organize but I'm provisionally looking at having it in September," she said.

MISS FL USA NEWS!

» THE ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD

Miss Hollywood USA & Miss Hollywood Teen USA

February 27, 2010

The Road to Hollywood made the first of three stops this weekend in our namesake’s town for the seventh year of this Broward County pageant tradition. A matinee was in store as it was time to select the hometown titleholders for this years state pageant’s Saturday afternoon. It was a lively crowd awaiting the contestants at Hollywood’s Performing Arts Center in this pageant crazy city. Produced by Hollywood’s Jaycees the competition featured five Miss USA and three Miss Teen USA delegates competed for the two tiaras.

The cast awaits the judge’s decisions

Ms. Hastey in the

evening gown competition

Front row during the swimsuit competition

First up were results for the Miss Hollywood Teen USA division.

2^nd Runner Up is Nikki Sheaks

1^st Runner Up is April Camacho

The New Miss Hollywood Teen USA 2011 is Jasmine Avery!

Miss Avery’s winning moment / Ms. Freeman is the new Miss Hollywood USA!

After the crowning moments it was time for the Miss Hollywood USA contestants to take center for the final announcements:

2^nd Runner Up is Erica Beltre

1^st Runner Up is Annilie Hastey

The New Miss Hollywood USA is Brittany Freeman!

Congratulations to Miss Avery and Ms Freeman as the represent Hollywood at state. Also a congratulation’s goes to The Hollywood Jaycees for another outstanding day of pageantry! Up next on The Road To Hollywood we venture I-75 North to Brandon in Eastern Hillsborough County for the first edition of Miss Brandon USA and Teen USA Pageants and then Miss Tallahassee USA & Teen USA Sunday as it’s a pageant weekend tripleheader!

» Miss Brandon USA & Miss Brandon Teen USA

March 14, 2009

The Road to Hollywood made its first ever stop in the Hillsborough County city of Brandon for the inaugural Miss Brandon USA & Brandon Teen USA Pageants. Contested at The Center Place the three Miss USA delegates and three Miss Teen USA delegates opened the competition in the best blue jeans as they competed for the chance to represent this fast growing city in Hollywood later this year.

Miss Pinion during the interview competition

The Brandon Teen USA delegates during the opening introductions

The Miss Brandon Teen USA and Miss Brandon USA

delegates in the Evening Gown Competition

The Brandon USA delegates in Swimsuits of their own choosing

The results for Miss Brandon Teen USA were the first to be announced and

the final results were:

2^nd Runner Up is Emily McMahan

1^st Runner Up is Rayne Pinion

The first ever Miss Brandon Teen USA 2011 is Rachel Jardine!

After Miss Jardine’s crowning moment it was time for the Miss Brandon USA contestants to take the spotlight as the final results were announced:

2^nd Runner Up is Samantha Williamson

1st Runner Up is Jessie Pelletier

Completing Team Brandon USA 2011 is Amanda Terrell

Ms. Terrell is the new Miss Brandon USA! /

Miss Jardine reacts to her crowning moment

Congratulations to Miss Jardine and Ms. Terrell as they represent Brandon at state. Also a congratulation’s goes to Pageant Director Brigittia Long and her volunteers at Crown Couture Productions Team for an outstanding pageant! Up next on The Road To Hollywood we venture North on Florida’s Turnpike to our Capital City of Miss Tallahassee USA & Teen USA this Sunday to round out our tripleheader weekend!

» Miss Tallahassee USA & Teen USA Results

February 28, 2010

On a crisp Sunday afternoon The Road to Hollywood paid a visit to Tallahassee for the eighth edition of Miss Tallahassee USA and Teen USA. The seven Miss USA and three Miss Teen USA contestants hit the stage in either black (USA) or white (Teen USA) cocktail dresses as the enthusiastic audience and camera’s greeted the delegates. Hosting the afternoon were Tallahassee television personality Greg Tish and Miss Tallahassee Teen USA 2004 Rosana Lawrie with assistance from Miss Tallahassee Teen USA Alayna Jones.

The Miss Tallahassee Teen USA delegates in Swimsuits of their

own choosing / Ms. Wright in her introduction outfit

Miss Smith (blue), Natalie Odishio (red) and Miss McFarland (pink)

in the Evening Gown Competition

First up was the presentation of the Pageantry Spirit Award for community service and that went to Caitlin Harrison. Then the stage was left to the Miss Tallahassee Teen USA contestants and their results:

The second runner up is Olivia Smith

The first runner up is Cassi McFarland

The new Miss Tallahassee Teen USA 2011 is Caitlin Harrison!

The pageant ended with the Miss Tallahassee USA results;

The second runner up is Jasmine Johnson

The first runner up is Deliena Stone

The new Miss Tallahassee USA 2011 is Cassandra Register!

Miss Harrison and Miss Register during their winning walks

Congratulations to the new Team Tallahassee USA of Miss Harrison and Ms. Register as they represent The Capital City this summer in Hollywood. Also a big thank you goes to Pageant Director Beth Anderson and her hard working staff and volunteers as pageantry returned in a big way to North Florida. The Road to Hollywood returns next Sunday as we venture south on I-95 to the first ever Miss Miramar USA & Teen USA pageants. See everyone next weekend in Broward County!

» THIS WEEKEND IF YOU GO:

WHAT: Miss Miramar USA & Teen USA

WHEN: Sunday March 7^th 6:00pm

WHERE: City Of Miramar Sunset Lakes Community Center

2801 SW 186^th Ave

Miramar, Fl 33029

WHY: The final pageant of the Broward County Circuit is the first ever Miss Miramar USA & Teen USA Pageant. Under the first time direction of super Junior Orange Bowl volunteer Rafael Gallego and his group of volunteers this promises to be a fun filled evening of pageantry.

We add a new title to this years Broward

Miss USA circuit as Miramar joins the fun!

» Miss Florida USA News:

Miss Pasco County Changes Dates:

The Miss Florida USA 2011 calendar has a few changes to make note of with the effect beginning this weekend. Saturday’s previously scheduled Miss Pasco County USA & Teen USA Pageant will now take place Saturday April 10^th at American Legion Hall Post 118 (5340 8th St, Zephyrhills) with the pageant beginning at 7pm. for more information, please contact: Kendall Badger, Pageant Director at (813) 377-7803 or the directors email is lionkbadger@yahoo.com. Also check out their website at www.misspascocountyusa.webs.com.

The new Team Pasco County USA

will be named April 10^th

» Last Call for Miss Emerald Coast and Pensacola Pageants

The Miss Florida USA Panhandle Tour 2011 takes place this next Saturday March 13^th in Pensacola and Sunday March 14^th in downtown Panama City. Both pageants are still open for registration. Simply call pageant director Grant Gravitt, Jr. at (954) 924-4949 or via email telair@aol.com and take advantage of the year’s new low $250 entry fee. The pageants take place at Pensacola High School and The Martin Theater and historically have more entries than the six needed to add a second title. Contact us now to avoid last minute disappointments.

Your last chance for a ticket to Hollywood in the Panhandle!

» Miss Miami Beach USA & Teen USA

To all potential contestants -We have extended the registration date to March 15. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, suggestions. We have an amazing prize package that consists of hotel week-end get-aways, photo shoots, designer clothing and cosmetics, acting and modeling lessons, spokes model opportunities, beauty treatments and much more.

The pageant is taking shape and will be an amazing star studded event! Lots of surprises in store and great prizes and give-aways. Looking forwarded to your participation...for more information Check out their website at www.miamibeachpageants.com or for more information simply call 786.314.8933 or email to info@miamibeachpageants.com.

Miss USA makes its first stop on the island of Miami Beach!

» Miss Jacksonville USA & Teen USA

The Miss & Teen Jacksonville USA Pageant will be held April 11th, 2010 at the Ritz Theatre & Museum in Jacksonville, Florida. Contestants and Little Sisters will be accepted through March 20th, 2010. All information, paperwork, and scheduling can be found at www.JacksonvillePageants.com, or call 904-384-3578 for more details. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

The search is on for the representative of The First Coast at Miss Florida USA

» Job Opportunity! Looking for Titleholders

Recently we were made aware of great employment opportunities for our titleholders. In the “new economy” everyone is looking for ways to improve their income and here is a great chance to start a very rewarding and financially lucrative career!

IST Management Services, Inc. is the fastest growing, privately held Management Company in the U.S. The company provides total office solutions including the management of copy, mail, imaging, supply, records, reception, desktop publishing, shipping & receiving and other administrative services for companies. And they have had great success matching titleholders from around the country with employers.

If this sounds of interest to you, kindly respond via email to telair@aol.com or via phone to (954) 924-4949. I would be happy to set up an appointment with our IST friends. Just another way we try to help our Miss Florida USA Family!

Turn your interview skills into a profession!

With such a crazy schedule on The Road to Hollywood we thought we would catch you up with all of the action. So we present our first ever triple feature as today its three 10 Minute Pageants on the YouTube screen. So grab your popcorn and gummi bears as our crews bring back the action from Gainesville, Hollywood and Tallahassee. That’s only on the first all pageant channel on the internet and that’s exclusively at www.youtube.com/missfloridausa.

ALACHUA/MARION COUNTY

HOLLYWOOD

TALLAHASSEE

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Alumni Love: Boy by Band of Outsiders Fall 2010

Slouching Towards Connecticut

We’re not exactly sure when preppy became cool again—if it was more Wes Anderson or Vampire Weekend who did it--but we are certain that its recent climb to the top of Cool Mountain had something to do with Band of Outsiders. Collared shirts, button downs and boat shoes are no longer confined to the North East; they’ve been globalized.

We were smitten when we heard that Scott’s latest collection was inspired by Joan Didion. It’s about time the fashion world channeled the thinking one. And While our first reactions were also Classic American ‘70s—we were more thinking about the film world.

While you’re waiting for this collection to hit stores, here are a few flicks that ran through our minds as our eyes jumped from iconic girl to another.

Claire’s Knee

The Ice Storm

Love in the Afternoon

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