Miss Nature Coast USA &  Miss Nature Coast Teen USA   The opening production number had the delegates all in black.     January 7, 2006   The Road To Hollywood visited Citrus County for the first time ever as the inaugural Miss Nature Coast USA & Miss Nature Coast Teen USA Pageants took place in the historic Plantation Inn & Golf Resort in Crystal River. Hosted by Miss Vermont USA Amanda Gillman the delegates welcomed the enthusiastic crowd at The Plantation Conference Center. The show started with an outstanding production number as the contestants danced and vogued in black outfits of their own choosing.            Amanda Gillman, Miss Vermont USA 2006,  handled the hosting duties     After the high energy opening it was time for the six Miss USA and four Miss Teen USA delegates to introduce themselves to the judges and audience. Up next was on stage interviews that were not scored but gave the audience and judges more insight into their intelligence and poise. With questions from the judges the ladies did an outstanding job of thinking on their feet. After the final competitor completed the interview it was time for a vocal performance by Chelsea Bacon, Miss Silver Spring’s Outstanding Teen.      Alana Rodriguez (green) and Kristen Bare (maroon) in the evening gown competition & Brittany Houle during the onstage interviews (right)       The traditional competitions then continued with the Swimwear Competition. With delegates in either one or two piece suits of their own choosing each group completed the competition with comparison judging. Then Evening Gowns ended the evening as the selection of the titles were in the hands of the judges. Before the results were announced Brittani White entertained the audience with an upbeat number.     Miss Nature Coast USA delegates in Swimwear     The Nature Coast Teen USA delegates in Swimwear       The judges for the evening included: Robyn Anderson, GM of Weeki Wachee Springs; Pat Deutschman; Citrus County School Board Member; Jeff Marcus, podiatrist and entertainer; Charlie Simmons; Citrus County Sheriff’s Office; and Tracy Vaughn; realtor and gallery owner. After meeting the judges it was time for the first awards of the evening.       Miss Amity: Kristen Bare Miss Photogenic – Lalita Arjune     Miss Photogenic Lalita Arjune       Miss Amity Kristen Bare         These ladies have now qualified to compete at state next year. Then the final results were read starting with The Teen USA Division:   1st Runner Up is Tiffany Brijbag Miss Nature Coast Teen USA 2006 is Camden Collins!     Miss Collins crowning moment  as Miss Nature Coast Teen USA     Then it was time for The Miss USA Divisions results: 1st Runner Up is Alana Rodriguez The New Miss Nature Coast USA 2006 is Shilah Goodwin!       Ms. Goodwin's crowning moment       What a great pageant it was as Shalyn Barker and The Nature Coast Pageant Team deserves a well earned congratulations on an outstanding first pageant! Also a big congratulations goes to Ms. Goodwin and Ms. Collings on their victories and entry to state next year in Hollywood!     Director Shalyn Barker with the Nature Coast team going to Hollywood!     Up next is a trip north on I-95 to Miss Daytona Beach USA and then west on I-4 to Tampa as it’s double duty next week as we travel on The Road to Hollywood!  See everyone next week in Tampa and Daytona Beach!