from staff reports

    Bonita Lakes Mall will host a Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest today in the JCPenney Court.

    The pageant will be held at 6 p.m. and the model search will begin at 6:30 p.m. Winners will go on to represent their county at state finals in May. All participants will receive a trophy.

     The baby pageant is for boys and girls, ages 3 and under. The age groups are:

    • Baby – Under 1 year

    • Tiny – 1 year

    • Little – 2 and 3 years

    A king and queen will be chosen in each age group. They will receive a crown, trophy and banner. Runners-up in each age group will receive a trophy.

    The model search is for girls, ages 4-27 years old. The age groups are:

    • 4-7 years

    • 7-10 years

    • 11-13 years

    • 14-17 years

    • 18-27 years

    A winner in each age group will receive a crown, trophy and banner. Runners-up will receive a trophy.

    For more information, call the pageant headquarters at (352) 429-4924.