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Fort Myers High graduate is crowned Miss Florida

By Nick Spinetto, WINK News

Story Created: Jul 6, 2008 at 7:18 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jul 7, 2008 at 12:51 PM EDT

FORT MYERS, Fla. - One of Fort Myers' own receives quite an honor. She was just crowned the new Miss Florida. 20-year-old Sierra Minott won the Miss Florida pageant Saturday night in St. Petersburg.

Minott graduated from Fort Myers High School in 2006.

She's accustomed to being pageant royalty. Earlier this year she was crowned Miss Palm Beach County.

Minott is a college Sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

WINK News spoke with Minott's grandmother Sunday night, who says she is thrilled for her granddaughter.

Both Sierra and her parents were in St. Petersburg for the pageant. Her parents were expected back late Sunday night. Sierra is expected back in Fort Myers on Monday.

Next year, she'll compete in the Miss America Pageant where she will represent the state of Florida.

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Tuesday, Jul 15 at 12:16 AM Ana and Aaron Burdge wrote ...

Congrats Sierra, God will use you to do amazing things specially with young girls, as christians We all have the responsability to make a diference in someone's else life, and Aaron and I think that God will do wonderful things through you! May He always be with You! Ana and Aaron Burdge

Wednesday, Jul 9 at 7:45 PM Betty Bowman wrote ...

Sierra, it was a thrill to be a part of your life when you won the Outstanding Teen pageant and then to see you win Miss Florida this last weekend was so wonderful. You have blessed my life in so many ways and I know God will use you mightily in the months to come. You know I will be praying for you. Much love, Betty

Monday, Jul 7 at 11:22 PM the molles wrote ...

we love you and continue to pray. We are confident in all that God is doing for you. You shine brightly. Always remember that "this little light am I, I'm going to let it shine"

Monday, Jul 7 at 6:42 PM The Pharis family wrote ...

Congratulations!!! You are a beautiful young women inside as well as outside and we are proud to have you representing Ft. Myers and now Florida. May God bless you as you travel and share your life with the nation. You will be in our prayers. We are thrilled for you and your family and happy to say we knew before you became famous... Blessings.

Monday, Jul 7 at 5:55 PM Jennifer Strode wrote ...

So proud and blessed to know you! You are an exhuberant young woman and people just find themselves drawn to you. This is one book you can judge by her BEAUTIFUL cover---because she is just as beautiful underneath! Congratulations!!!

Monday, Jul 7 at 4:14 PM Lorraine wrote ...

Congratulations Sierra. We are blessed to have you representing our state for God's glory. Luv Ya!!

Monday, Jul 7 at 9:47 AM The Anderson family wrote ...

Congrats Sierra! We are all so proud of you - you are a wonderful example to not only your FCC family but to all young women! God Bless You through this next part of your journey. We will keep you in our prayers. Jay, Dana, & Caitlin