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Candace Rodatz

Miss First Coast

Miss Florida

 

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Candace represented the First Coast at the Miss Florida Pageant 2000, at the Hard Rock Live concert hall in Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, June 21st - 24th, 2000!   We are proud to announce that she is the new MISS FLORIDA!   Here's some pictures from that weekend...

 

Candace visits with her parents after the first night of preliminary competition (June 21, 2000).

 

Candace spends a moment with Cammie Sanders (a director of the Miss Jacksonville / Miss First Coast Pageant) after the 2nd night of preliminary competition!

June 22, 2000

 

Candace takes a moment to pose in front of the Pageantry Display with Liz Moore and Barbara Thompson after the 3rd and final night of preliminary competition.

(June 23, 2000)

 

Photo by Brion Price

Before the on-stage pageant competitions, Candace and all other contestants participated in the Interview portion of the competition.  This is 30% of the overall score!

Candace shows her enthusiasm as she introduces herself to the crowd at the Miss Florida Pageant!

Photo by Brion Price

Photo by Brion Price

Candace competes in the Swimsuit Competition to show her fitness and health.

Candace is a superb Baton Twirler and her talent number is very suspenseful!

Photo by Brion Price

 

Photos by Brion Price

Candace excites the crowd by winning the title of Miss Florida on the televised final night, June 24th, 2000.  

 

Photo by Brion Price

 Candace is making her first speech to the audience at the Coronation Ceremony after the pageant!

Photo by Brion Price

 

Candace thrilled the First Coast, Orange Park, and Tallahassee with her win!

She is seen here with the Top 5 Finalists!

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Please feel free to send messages to Candace to congratulate her on a job well done, care of MissJacksonville@juno.com !