Naples Hooters- Your Top Ten!

Last Saturday, April 17th, the top representatives from the Southwest Florida Hooters Restaurants (by representatives, I mean bikini worthy staff), (and by "top" I mean beauty, poise, sense of fun, and sheer nerve) came to Naples to compete for entry to the nationally televised miss Hooters International Competition finals later this year.  Here are the top ten (out of thirty). Of these, five qualified to go on to the regional finals to be held next month on Boca Raton.  Once again, the job of the judges was a difficult task. Without sounding like a complaint or whine, since I'm sure anyone would take my place in a heartbeat, let me point out that critiquing these wonderful young ladies is difficult, sometimes absurd, and kinda mean. A lot of it is pure gestalt, and evaluating the energy, and poise with which they present themselves. Well, another tough assignment completed.
"Thank you" to the Hooters of Naples for letting me be part of their world for little while.

Hooters Annual Swimsuit Pageant

The Ft. Myers' Hooters Restaurant has invited me to be a Judge for the Annual Hooters Swimsuit Pageant. It's a tough job, but someone's got to....

Quite an honor indeed!
Considering how far many of our local young ladies have risen in the ranks of Hooters' national and international contests, not to mention their national Hooters Calendar, and television show- "Hooters Dream Girl" contest - it is quite exciting to be at the start of it all at this local 'home-grown' event.

I have been so impressed (this will be my third or fourth honorary judicial appointment) with all the girls who compete- it's just a wonder (and a wonderful thing) that they have the nerve to share their beauty with the rest of the world. The confidence it takes to get up there on stage--that in itself is a beautiful thing. They should all win.
Competition and careers aside- the day's event is quite a hoot (sorry about the pun). Between the live music, food, drink and very colorful crowds, its all quite an experience. I recommend it for anyone who is within driving distance. So, now you know where I'll be on Saturday night from five to ten. Perhaps I'll see you there.