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Hooters Calendar Models Bring Smiles and School Supplies to Bimini Students During 2026 Charity Visit

| Suncoast Post Staff |

The annual Hooters Calendar Shoot isn’t just about capturing stunning photos — it’s also about giving back. On April 25, 2025, Hooters Girls from South Florida, Southwest Florida, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte restaurants made a heartwarming visit to Bimini, where they donated essential supplies to two local schools: Bimini Primary School and Gateway Christian Academy.

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Organized by Hooters of South Florida, the visit has become a beloved tradition during the calendar shoot week. The team delivered much-needed items and spent quality time with the children, creating a day filled with joy, laughter, and lasting memories.

At Bimini Primary School, the donations included:

  • One air conditioning unit
  • Three microwaves
  • Three water coolers
  • A bubble machine

To top off the visit, the children were treated to refreshing popsicles, a perfect way to beat the island heat.

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Next, the team headed to Gateway Christian Academy, where they presented:

  • Hygiene kits
  • A printer, copier, and scanner combo with ink
  • A bubble machine

Their visit also coincided with the school’s Autism Awareness Fundraiser, so the kids enjoyed an extra sweet surprise—freshly made cotton candy.

Hooters Girls participating in the school visits included Ashly Reyes (Naples), Desiree Rudd, Emily Hagedorn, Hannah Gordon, Emily Shaffer (Fort Myers), Natalie Vazquez, Selena Sanchez, Cristie Santiesteban (Pembroke Pines), Riley Loncao, Aria Slavin, Miya Vidales, Lauson Beatty, Sarah Magda (Sarasota), Angelinie Valencia, Haley Espinoza (Hialeah), Ashley Tice, Paulina Patruno (Weston), Gracie Williams, Chyna Veitch (Fort Lauderdale Beach Place), and Daniela Sosa (Port Charlotte).

“Every year during our calendar shoots in Bimini, the highlight of the trip for the ladies is to spend time with the children at the local schools,” said Kristi Quarles, Director of Marketing for Hooters of South Florida. “We’re proud to personally deliver items that make a real difference.”

Hooters of South Florida owns and operates 15 restaurants across the region and is deeply committed to community involvement. Their outreach efforts, like the Bimini school donations, reflect their mission to positively impact the communities they touch.

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To learn more about Hooters of South Florida and their community initiatives, visit www.HootersFlorida.com or follow them on social media:

This annual tradition continues to make a positive impact in the Bahamas, proving that kindness and compassion can go hand in hand with glamour.

Photos from Hooters South Florida

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