Miss Manatee Scholarship Organization

06/18/2026

This week, our titleholders visited ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB to share their experiences, community service initiatives, and excitement for the journey to Miss Florida 2026! 🎥👑

We are incredibly proud of the way they represent us both on and off the stage. 🫶Opportunities like these allow them to amplify the impact of the Miss America Opportunity while serving as ambassadors for Manatee County throughout the year.

To view the entire interview 🔗 https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/06/16/miss-manatee-county-titleholders-prepare-state-competition/servicestylesuccessscholarship

06/02/2026

We're proud to celebrate our MMSO Board Member Julianna Nickel, who was recently featured for her leadership and success in Florida's construction industry.

Julianna was our Miss Manatee Outstanding Teen 2017, and she continues to make an impact both professionally and through her dedication to mentoring the next generation of young women through MMSO.

Congratulations, Julianna, on this well-deserved recognition! 👑💙

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Much of Julianna Nickel's life has been focused on giving back, first as part of the Miss America organization, and now as a blossoming leader in her field.

05/27/2026

Happy Belated Birthday to our beautiful Miss Manatee, Alexandra de Roos! ☀️🎉

Your kindness, grace, and joyful spirit truly radiate sunshine everywhere you go. We are so incredibly lucky to have you representing our organization with such heart, positivity, and authenticity.

Thank you for being a light to so many and for bringing warmth and happiness to every room you enter. We hope your birthday was as bright and wonderful as you are, and that this next year brings you endless blessings, exciting opportunities, and so much joy. 💛

With love,
Your biggest fans at the Miss Manatee Scholarship Organization

05/22/2026

A weekend full of sisterhood, preparation, laughter, and excitement for the road to Miss Florida! ✨

From paperwork and rehearsals to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new titleholders from across the state, Orientation Weekend officially kicked off the journey to June — and we could not be prouder of our titleholders for representing our organization so well.

The countdown to Miss Florida is officially on! 💙👑

05/06/2026

Thank you, SpeedPro Imaging Affinity Solutions, for helping us shine in the DeSoto Parades last month! ✨ Your custom car magnets made our titleholders stand out in style—we’re so grateful for your support! Be sure to visit their website for more information 🔗 https://www.speedpro.com/affinity-solutions-fl to see how they can help you elevate your brand BOLDLY!

04/28/2026

Very exciting news!! 💙🩵

We are so excited to announce that we’ve officially garnered our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This means that your donations are eligible for a tax deduction. See the link below to donate! 💙

Link -> https://www.alexandraderoos.org/theblueproject -mohtcxkv1

04/28/2026

What an unforgettable week celebrating the rich history and community spirit of the Hernando DeSoto Heritage Festival! 👑✨

From the Queen’s Selection Program to the Grand Parade, we were honored to be part of such meaningful traditions—performing, supporting, and celebrating alongside incredible titleholders, community leaders, and distinguished guests including Miss Florida Paris Richardson and Miss America 2004 Erika Dunlap

We are so proud of Alex, Miss Manatee and Bailey, Miss Manatee’s Teen for representing with grace, talent, and heart throughout every event.

A heartfelt thank you to the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society for including us in these special events and for continuing to preserve and celebrate our local history. Congratulations to the newly crowned DeSoto Queen Faith and Princess Grace—we can’t wait to see all you accomplish this year! 💫

Thank you to Cox Chevrolet for your generous parade sponsorship and continued support, and to our dedicated team for making experiences like this possible.

Here’s to tradition, opportunity, and representing Manatee County with pride! ❤️ Olé!