Seven residents participated in the 28th annual Ms. SouthPointe Plaza to be the reigning queen of SouthPointe Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 42 Collins Ave., on Miami Beach. The entire facility participated in making this event. Staff cheered on the contestants who each were asked a question that they were judged on. Brief histories of their lives were read to the visitors and judges cast their ballots. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Celia Gonzalez checks her makeup. Gonzalez is one of seven contestants in this years Ms. SouthPointe Plaza. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Employees ready the dining hall for the 28th annual Ms. SouthPointe Plaza queen. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Contestants for the Ms. SouthPointe Plaza queen line up outside of dining hall. Ligia Maria Bonilla, right, holds the hand of Genoveva Sierra, one of the contestants. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Contestants Lola Lee, left, and Raquel Garcia wait for the festivities to begin. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Celia Gonzalez, right, is escorted by Jaime Rodriguez into the dining hall of SouthPointe Plaza. Gonzalez is one of seven contestants in the 28th annual Ms. SouthPointe Plaza contest. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Lola Lee, right, one of the seven contestants in the 28th annual Ms. SouthPointe Plaza 2008 Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 42 Collins Ave., is cheered on by her fans. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Julia Lazo, 93, who turned out to win the title of Ms.SouthPointe Plaza 2008, is surrounded by fans as she arrives in the dining hall, escorted by Jaime Rodriguez. This is the 28th year for this annual event which is loved by staff and residents. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Genoveva Sierra, 86, right, who is escorted by Jaime Rodriguez, reacts to the cheering crowd. Sierra is one of seven contestants for Ms. SouthPointe Plaza's queen for 2008. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Genoveva Sierra, 86, right, takes a moment to share her talent for dancing, during the 28th annual Ms. SouthPointe Plaza. Sierra was one of seven contestants. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Julia Lazo, 93, center, winner of Ms.SouthPointe Plaza 2008. On the left is Lola Lee and on the right is Celia Gonzalez. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Employees and friends cheer for the winner of Ms. SouthPointe Plaza 2008. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Julia Lazo, 93, left, receives a kiss of congratulations from Francile Boswell, last year's queen, just after being crowned Ms. SouthPointe Plaza 2008. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
