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Vol 6. No 2

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meet some of

Tampa Bay’s Leading

Latino Businessmen on the move

En la cocina

Receta de Camarones a la Criolla y Frozen Mojito!

En La Comunidad In the community

Horoscopos Horoscopes

Eventos: HYPE Week visit: HYPETampabay.org May 14th – 20th Latin ConneXions features Small Business Expo in Ybor City May 18th @ Centro Asturiano 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Career Expo @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge Friday, June 1st Latin ConneXions features Casino Night in Brandon June 15th @ Quench Bartini

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Jolie R. Gonzalez Publisher / Editor In Chief

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Libni Cáceres Creative Director

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Sergio Sodre Hispanic Market Liaison Daisy Medina Community Liaison

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Rosa Mercado Editorial Assistant / Staff Writer / Reporter Lydia Maldonado Special Reporter

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Celia Renteria Szelwach Staff Writer

Letter from La Editor in Chief by: Jolie González

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En La Comunidad Jolie González

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Biz Block by: Jolie González

Sales Staff Julio Aviles Account Executive / Special Reporter

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On The Cover Tampa Bay’s Latino Businessmen on the move

Conchita Burpee Intermixx Marketing

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En La Cocina ¡Recetas Deliciosas!

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Horoscope Highway Spanglish Horoscopes By: La Chic A’Divina

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The Sports Room By: Roberto Germain

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Calle Social by: Jolie González

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Bochinche Blvd

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Cruisin La Calle

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Action Avenue Calendario de Eventos

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E-Guide Entertainment and Restaurant Guide

Roberto Germain Staff Writer

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Tom Mohr Account Executive

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Carmen Santiago Account Executive / Special Reporter

Photography / Video Juan Ruiz, of Ziur Photography Special Events Reporter/Photographer Contributors Ivette Mayo – Writer

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Special ThanX to God. Thank you to: Alfred Frederick for Business Photography, Brad Swarts for being supportive, Carmen Santiago for being a great mom and Nikko Gonzalez for being the best son in the world.

Proud Members of: Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of the Gulf Coast, eWomenNetwork, Hispanic Professional Women Association, Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Latin ConneXions Network and HYPE.

Main Office: 813-901-5292.

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¡Hola my fellow Tampeños... ...y welcome to another edition of Latin Times Magazine!

Here we are its almost summer again, and what a great year 2007 has been so far! As we get ready for the summer, big things are in the works for Latin Times and the Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials.

Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials continue to GROW! Tampa Bay’s longest running monthly Hispanic networking social celebrated its 2-year anniversary on Friday, April 6, 2007 @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge, located at 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL. The event was a huge success with two incredible performances, one by Tampa Bay’s own Frank Sinatra, Mr. Don Juceam PLUS the exciting premiere performance of Lannie Battistini and his Latin Jazz Quintet.

Our upcoming 1st Friday events include the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration which will also be held at Mirage on Friday, May 4th, 2007 and our June 1, 2007 event will be a “Career Expo.” Companies interested in hiring bilingual employees should definitely take part in this event. Remember, if its 1st. Friday –you should be at Latin ConneXions!

PLUS Don’t Miss our BRAND NEW Latin ConneXions Networking Socials!

Our newest Latin ConneXions Socials will present networking events in Ybor City and Brandon!

Small Business Expo: Friday, May 18th, 2007 @ Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave (Ybor City)., Featuring our Diversity Business Expo @ Centro Asturiano - 1913 N. Nebraska Ave in Tampa, (Ybor City area) 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Get your exhibit space today, we will be featuring over 25 companies, art and more!! FREE Parking, Complimentary Buffet - Great networking!

Premiere Brandon Event: Friday, June 15th, 2007 @ Quench Bartini @ 2016 Town Center Blvd, Brandon, FL. Featuring Casino Night – Come Network, play and have a great time at our new Brandon location! Brandon event dates are: Friday, June 15th , Friday, July 20th, and Friday August 17th, 2007.

For exhibit/sponsorship opportunities please email: JGonzalez@thelatinvillage. com or call: (813) 901-5292. ¿Y Que Mas? Very busy times are ahead - summer is here and you can expect to see quite a few festivals. Let’s not forget the beach - Tampa Bay is a great place for summer time fun. Check out our Action Avenue (Calendar of Events) page in this issue of Latin Times Magazine, for great outing ideas. Also, if you are not on our mailing list, please join so that we can keep you posted as to current events and local “bochinche”.

Que Dios los Bendiga.....

Tu Hermana y Amiga, Publisher, Editor in Chief LATINTIMES

When last I wrote, it was the New Year and I was anxiously waiting to attend the 2007 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Minority Business Person of the Year Awards Ceremony.

You see, my good friend and colleague, Ms. Celia Renteria Szelwach – who also happens to be an incredible writer – had nominated me for this coveted title… I was very honored – to say the least… Who wouldn’t be? When her nomination made me a finalist, I felt I would burst… Then on Thursday, February 15th, 2007 … Burst I did!!

I sat at my table surrounded by a few close friends as we excitedly listened to the vibrant and energetic tones of Mr. Arthur Porter, former publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, as he read the list of nominees… In a suddenly silenced room – stilled by that famous pause for dramatic effect…I heard the words…“And the winner of the 2007 Minority Business Person of the year award in Business Services is --- Jolie Gonzalez of Latin Times Magazine!”

For several moments, I swear… I thought I was having the most fantastical dream! “Am I dreaming?”… I thought to myself.

Sure, I wanted to win, but I also recognized I had just competed with some very qualified and deserving individuals, AND WON!!!! I won…!

WOOHOO!!! And it felt great!

I still remember my friends at the table repeating to me - “Get up… You won!”

“I knew you were going to win!” “You won!”… As I sat glued to my seat in a glorious hazy cloud of pride and elation, and then in one single moment, I became unglued from my seat and floated on that infamous cloud nine towards the stage. As Arthur Porter handed my award to me, I laughed as he jokingly whispered “I never thought I would be giving this award to another publisher!” to which I quickly responded “That’s why I thought I wouldn’t win!”

I walked to the podium and looked down at my award and in that one moment, before I even spoke a word, I could remember my first issue & my first cover… My first client & my first event! My first fall and how I managed to get back up… The hard times & the great times! All of it –and I felt so happy, I was doing what I loved most in life, and I was being honored for it and I was happy!

To my family, friends, clients and readers, thank you for always being there. –I am living proof! If you set your mind and heart toward pursuing a dream – there’s absolutely nothing you cannot accomplish.

I urge you to challenge yourself everyday. Strive for more – everyday! Reach for your dreams everyday… And everyday - your dreams will reach you!

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Minority Business Person of the YEAR!

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En la Comunidad Latin ConneXions NEW Latin ConneXions Social 3rd Friday of Each Month!

Premiere Brandon Event: Friday, June 15th, 2007 @ Quench Bartini @ 2016 Town Center Blvd, Brandon, FL. Event will start at: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Featuring Casino Night! – Come Network, play and have a great time at our new Brandon location!

Each guest will receive $1,000 in Phony Money to play! Brandon event dates are: Friday, June 15th, Friday, July 20th, and Friday August 17th, 2007. Like all of our

events, our 3rd Friday will feature, FREE Parking, First 50 People receive a free drink ticket.

Themed Entertainment and a complimentary Latin Buffet! Grab a stack of business cards and your dancing shoes! Free dance lessons.

For exhibit/sponsorship opportunities please email: JGonzalez@thelatinvillage.com or call: (813) 901-5292.

Hablando con el pueblo: Exitosa la reunión de los Comisionados con la comunidad Hispana Con la asistencia de unas 500 personas, marcando un precedente en este tipo de reunión, se llevó a cabo con gran éxito la reunión bilingüe de los Comisionados del Condado de Hillsborough con la comunidad. Tanto Hispanos con Anglos se presentaron ante los comisionados para expresar sus necesidades, otros agradeciendo los servicios recibidos por parte del gobierno del Condado “Nunca había visto tantas personas interesadas en resolver los

Un Mensaje de Tony

problemas ni con tanto entusiasmo en todo el tiempo que he pertenecido a la Junta” fue la expresión del presidente de la junta de Comisionados del Condado Jim Norman, expresando su satisfacción con los resultados de la reunión. De igual forma, Tony Morejón, Oficial de enlace Hispano del Condado de Hillsborough expresó: “Lo que ocurrió aquí esta noche fue Una demostración de unidad, solidaridad y comunidad. Una persona informada es un mejor vecino”. Morejón también agradeció a todos los que hicieron posibles esta magna reunión.

Para más información, comuníquese con Luis López al (813) 307-8377.

Reunión de la Unión Hispana de Tampa

Morejon

La Oficina de Asuntos Hispanos del Condado de Hillsborough quiere dar las gracias a todas las personas que asistieron a la Reunión Pública para la Comunidad Hispana el día 12 de abril en la Iglesia Encarnación de Town ´N Country.

Reunión de la Unión Hispana de Tampa con el precandidato Presidencial por el partido democrata en Tampa, en cabezada por Enrique Cabrera, Presidente de la Unión Hispana de Tampa.

Nos han premiado a través de la confianza, dedicación y apoyo de la comunidad. Todos se unieron para lograr que nuestro evento fuera un gran éxito. Sí, estuvimos presente y se logró un intercambio de información e ideas, y el gobierno escuchó la voz de la comunidad hispana.

Nuestro éxito se debe a ustedes y sus esfuerzos. ¡Gracias!

Que ésto sea el principio de un futuro unido. Somos una voz vibrante de éste Condado y del Estado. Adelante y gracias.

Tony Morejon Enlace de Asuntos Hispanos

En la foto: Frank Sanchez, Enrique Cabrera, y Barack

Obama se analisaron temas de interes para la comunida Hispana.

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U.S. Senator Mel Martinez visits YMCA’s Workforce Empowerment program

Centro Asturiano Centro Asturiano’s Monthly Luncheon is held on the third Thursday of each month, enjoy a great lunch, excellent speakers, and is an excellent opportunity for you to meet potential new clients!

once a child in foster care, Martinez supports program to help the next generation succeed

Centro Asturiano is located at 1913 North Nebraska Avenue, in Tampa.

For more information, contact: (813) 229-2214

Youth Connections Symposium Tapping into the Workforce of the Future

Senator Mel Martinez visited the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA’s WE Program recently. During his visit, the senator spent time with more than 40 foster teens participating in the WE Program, which helps youth age 16-22 who are “aging out” of the foster care system to find jobs and continue their education.

Employers - learn how Goodwill’s Project Bridge will partner with your business to recruit and train at-risk youth for high-growth careers.

The WE offices are located in the YMCA Community Initiatives building at:

June 1, 2007 from 10 am – 1:00 pm at The Children’s Board @ 1002 E. Palm Ave. Ybor City, Tampa 33605

1905 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL (813) 223-4202

“I believe that the Tampa YMCA’s Workforce Empowerment Program will have a significant impact in the city and throughout Hillsborough County,” said U.S Senator Mel Martinez. “Not only will young people transitioning out of the foster care program be provided with extra support at a critical time in their lives, but local financial institutions will be provided with a quality workforce equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in the industry.”

Businesses interested in attending should contact: Sandra Lewis 727-523-1512 ext. 1261, sandra.lewis@goodwillsuncoast.com, or Miriam Rodriquez 727-423-6231, miriam.rodriquez@ goodwill-suncoast.com

WE is a grant-funded initiative from the U.S. Department of Labor for the fiscal year 2006-2007.

Let us help you reach Tampa Bay’s Hispanic Community!

Latin Times Magazine is a full color/glossy bilingual publication which is distributed for free on a quarterly basis. Latin Times is distributed at over 700 locations throughout Tampa Bay. Latin Times Magazine is also available online in an e-Magazine format. Latin Times, LLC specializes in providing niche advertising and marketing services to Tampa Bay’s Hispanic Community, and to those companies that are looking to target local Hispanics. Latin Times also offers event production and promotion services for any private, professional or networking event. Professional Awards: 2007 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Minority Business Person of the Year Award in Business Services; 2006 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year Award – PRCP; 2006 Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Chairwoman’s Award of Excellence.

As your Hispanic Market Liaison, I invite you to review our media kit and consider using Latin Times Magazine as your Hispanic marketing tool. Please feel free to visit our website at Latin-Times.com where our eMagazine is available to visitors via pdf! We are available to assist you in all of your Hispanic marketing, advertising and promotional needs. To request a media kit, please contact: (813) 901-5292.

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Zoraida Semprit Zoraida Semprit, the 2007 - 2008 Chair of the Board for the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Vice President at Citibank received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humane Letters during the 2007 Commencement Ceremonies of Florida Metropolitan University.

Ms. Mary Weizmann, Associate Academic Dean of the school, and Mr. Zaruba Academic Dean presented the honorary degree to Semprit for serving as a Mentor for Children, her leadership roles in Banking and at the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Semprit indicated that this award also belongs to all those who have sacrificed many things to give to others, as well as, the Hispanic Chamber and that she was very honored by this dedication. During the commencement speech entitled “You are a Gleaming Star”; Semprit provided a very eloquent and emotional position as to how important it is for young Hispanics to be committed to staying in school and going to college.

She indicates there is a responsibility that people like herself have to encourage others to continue their studies. She shared with the

audience how a Puerto Rican girl raised in the South Bronx, New York can make it through as a single mother, working a full time job and college and become a successful professional, leader, and a role model. It was not easy! She says, “When the atrocities of 911 occurred it was very trying for everyone but she with her classmates made a promise to give back when they graduated to ensure America continues to strive and they each have kept their promise.

Tampa Bay Hispanic National News happening right here in Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce The International Business Summit 2007 “Expanding Business in Tampa Bay” The Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, along with 8 other local Chambers will be hosting the International Business Summit 2007. This event will be held at the University of South Florida and the Embassy Suites Tampa-USF (Near Busch Gardens).

This is an extraordinary event with over 200 booths and Vendors, Workshops, Business Exhibitions, and an International Panel. Topping it all off will be a Celebration of Culture Banquet held on Saturday evening. It is sure to be the premier international event in Tampa Bay. The International Business Summit 2007 is being hosted by nine different Chambers of Commerce in the Tampa Bay area including: Brazil Tampa Chamber of Commerce, British American Business Council, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, French American Business Council of West Florida, Indo-US Chamber of Commerce, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Event Schedule:

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Hispanic Credit Card is on the way!

A new credit card developed by Gratiscard, Inc. and funded AOL co-founder Stephen Case is ready to carve a niche in the credit card industry. The GratisCard is offering merchants a lower processing fees than that of Visa and MasterCard. To entice merchants to accept the GratisCard, the company plans to charge just 0.5% of the cost of a purchase. Visa and Mastercard debit cards charge fees at a rate of 1.75%.

GratisCard will use the Internet to lower transaction fees paid by retailers and, Case hopes, increase access to credit and debit cards for lower-income shoppers as well as consumers with bad credit. Sources say that besides, the GratisCard offering cheaper transaction costs, it will also offer consumers and retailers another hot feature: better security, GratisCard is anonymous, and cards contain only a 16-digit verification number, transactions are encrypted.

The GratisCard corporate offices are located in downtown St. Petersburg, FL., they have had success in Philadelphia, where the GratisCard has become the official card of the Philadelphia Flyers and the Philadelphia 76ers.

nationwide distributor of payment products to merchants and other distributors around the country.

Hispanic Card

A Hispanic Credit card will soon be offered to Hispanics nationwide. Heading the project is Brad Swarts together with Jolie Gonzalez, publisher of Latin Times Magazine will spear head the creation and marketing of this Hispanic Card, which will include benefits Latinos want. The marketing of the card will focus on the Hispanic Community.

The Hispanic card will depict cultural art, words and images.

The Hispanic Card will be marketed initially through national Hispanic / Latino Chambers, Organizations, Associations, Clubs and/ or Groups. For more information on business opportunities related to the GratisCard or the new Hispanic Card, email: JGonzalez@ thelatinvillage.com or call (813) 901-5292. To read media coverage on the new card, visit: www.gratiscard.com.

C4 Enterprises is the Umbrella of Americas Marketing & Graphics & ALA2 (travel)

Offering merchant accounts is local Latino Businessman, Brad Swarts, who has served the Latino community in the past by providing payroll check cashing & prepaid products.

Mr. Swarts is now launching the Gratiscard working with the developers to get the card into every business in America.

Mr. Swarts, whose mother immigrated here from her native Ecuador in 1960, is determined to reconnect with his Hispanic roots. Mr. Swarts is the President of American Cash Machines, LLC., a

From the left to right: Maria Rehm (Corporate Travel Director for ALA2), Lizette Cintron (co-owner of C4 Enterprises), Angel “Hank” Cintron (CEO/President of C4), Angelette Cintron-Aviles (Business Development Director for C4), & Liliana Duclaud (Creative Art Director for AMG).

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myspace.com a place for friends

My Space en Español!

(HISPANIC PR WIRE)

MySpace, el portal líder de estilos de vida en el mundo, anunció el lanzamiento de MySpace En Español, una nueva versión beta en español para los Hispanos que viven en Estados Unidos “Estamos avanzando a toda marcha para construir comunidades que reflejen y respeten el estilo de vida de nuestras culturas diversas”, dijo Travis Katz, vicepresidente principal y gerente general de MySpace International. “Nuestros usuarios latinos están escribiendo en español, compartiendo sus experiencias, conectándose con sus familias y planificando sus actividades sociales. Esperamos recibir su opinión mientras construimos estas nuevas comunidades culturales”.

MySpace En Español (http://latino.myspace.com/) fue lanzado para los residentes de Estados Unidos como una versión beta de la actual plataforma de MySpace. El nuevo sitio destacará su propio contenido, programación, artistas y usuarios relevantes a los hispanos de MySpace en los Estados Unidos.

De acuerdo a las calificaciones de Nielsen Netratings del mes pasado, 43% de los usuarios hispanos de Internet en Estados Unidos visitan MySpace, y el sitio ocupa la quinta posición entre los sitios más visitados por la población hispana en la red. Las cifras internas de MySpace muestran que más de 6 millones de miembros dicen que su origen es latino(a) o hispano(a) en los Estados Unidos.

Business Opportunities The “Home Based Business” Term Has a Whole New Meaning at Wealth Pools International Meetings scheduled to be held in Tampa, every Tuesday in May/June 2007 A fairly new business opportunity has up and really caught fire throughout Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Florida and various states throughout the U.S. Wealth Pools International is offering weekly meetings throughout Tampa Bay, for people interested in obtaining more information about this Business Opportunity.

Wealth Pools International offers revolutionary concept in a business opportunity. Their goal is to create a paradigm shift in the way “typical” compensation plans are designed by paying associates a percentage of every sale world wide. The product

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MySpace, the world’s leading lifestyle portal, announced the beta launch of MySpace en Español, a new Spanish-language version for U.S. based Hispanics. MySpace also revealed today a new pan-regional site in Spanish for Latin American residents as well as further development plans for localized communities in Mexico and Brazil.

“We’re moving rapidly to build communities that reflect and respect the lifestyles of our diverse members,” said Travis Katz, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MySpace International. “MySpace en Español opens the community even wider, giving our Hispanic members the choice to share their experiences, connect with family members, and plan their social lives in either Spanish or English. We look forward to getting their feedback as we build out these new cultural communities.”

MySpace en Español (http://latino.myspace.com) launched today in beta for U.S. residents as a Spanish version of MySpace’s current platform. The new site will spotlight content, programming, artists and users relevant to the U.S. Hispanic MySpace population, as well as a Spanish language version of the MySpace IM client.

According to last month’s Nielsen Netratings, 43% of all U.S. based Hispanic Internet users are visiting MySpace and the site is among the country’s top 5 most visited sites by the Hispanic Web population. MySpace’s own internal numbers show that more than six million members have indicated their origin as either Latino(a) and/or Hispanic in the United States alone.

(HISPANIC PR WIRE) IKEA, compañía líder en ventas de muebles para el hogar, anunció hoy sus planes para una tienda en Tampa, FL, aumentando la presencia planificada de la tienda sueca en la Florida y el sureste de los EE.UU. En espera de las licencias, la construcción de la futura tienda IKEA Tampa podría empezar tan pronto como la primavera del 2008, con su anticipada apertura en el verano del 2009.

IKEA Tampa de 353.000 pies cuadrados, con 1.700 espacios para estacionamiento, será construida en 29 acres donde se encuentran actualmente los previos edificios de Centro Internacional de Tampa, esquina de la calle 22, calle 26, Adamo Drive y la autopista Crosstown. Los planes para la tienda reflejan el mismo diseño arquitectónico extraordinario de las tiendas IKEA reconocidas mundialmente.

Para visitar el sitio Web de IKEA o buscar información sobre empleos en IKEA, vaya a http://www.IKEAUSA.com.

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Tampa Meeting Details: Tuesdays @ The Comfort Inn, 820 East Bush Boulevard.

For more information contact: William @ (813) 966-1231 or Carmen (407) 319-1357. Comfort Inn: 813 933-4011

is coming to Tampa!

myspace.com In English:

offered in this business is a CD/DVD language learning tool that sells for about $199.00 each. Language tools assist people in learning English, or Spanish. If attending the Tuesday meetings, which normally attract well over 300 people on a weekly basis, please sign in as a guest of WPS: 13373.

In English: IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it submitted plans for a store in Tampa that would increase the Swedish retailer’s planned presence in Florida and the Southeastern U.S. Pending city approvals for the store and infrastructure improvements, construction of IKEA Tampa could begin as early as Spring 2008, with an opening as early as Summer 2009.

The 353,000-squarefoot proposed IKEA Tampa, with 1,700 parking spaces, would be built on 29 acres currently occupied by buildings at the former Tampa International Center, bordered by 22nd Street, 26th Street, Adamo Drive and the Crosstown Expressway.

Plans for the store reflect the same unique architectural design for which IKEA stores are known worldwide.

To visit the IKEA Web site or for information about working at IKEA, please go to http://www.

IKEA-USA.com.

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Anthony Gonzalez Anthony Gonzalez was born in Tampa, and grew up in Ybor City, when Ybor City was the center of the Latin community in Tampa. His grandparents immigrated to Tampa from Cuba and Spain. He is a partner in the law firm of Byrd & Gonzalez, P.A., a firm dedicated to helping individuals and families, who have been seriously injured in accidents or the victims of wrongful death. Anthony and his partner Bill Byrd, pride themselves on providing outstanding personal service, and legal expertise to each and every client.

Anthony has 21 years of legal experience, and is board certified as a civil trial lawyer by The Florida Bar. He is rated

David Cantillo David Cantillo was born in Havana, Cuba on January 27, 1956. David’s family came to the US in 1965, and lived in Kokomo Indiana, where he went to High School. David’s family then relocated to Miami, where he attended the Univ. of Miami. David graduated in 1978 with a BS in Chemistry, and moved to Michigan to attend Wayne State University and study Chemistry. David graduated with a PhD in 1984.

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From there, David went to Akron, Ohio, to he taught them,” he comments. TPC - University area has work for Goodyear Tire & Rubber co, conducting research served the community by providing food and clothing in Chemistry. Afterwards, David taught Chemistry at St. drives, job advocacy, English classes, and other types Thomas University in Miami, FL, Benedictine College of support. Many of the people in that community are in Atchison, KS, and various other first-generation immigrants that educational institutions. have moved to Tampa in search of Dr. David Cantillo is the employment. Dr. Cantillo also is cofounding pastor of “Tampa para Davie was married in 1996, his wife’s chair of the University Area FaithCristo,” a new church reaching name is Julissa, and they have two Based Alliance, a multicultural out to Hispanics in Tampa Bay. children, Kezia, who is 8 and Jacob, group that works to help the who is 6. community. TPC – University area is only the start, since David’s plans are to establish Dr. David Cantillo is the founding pastor of “Tampa para churches all over Tampa that will meet the needs of the Cristo,” a new church reaching out to Hispanics in Tampa various Hispanic communities.

Bay. He has been involved in ministry since 1990, besides having careers in Chemistry as a researcher and teacher, In Tampa, Dr. Cantillo, has taught at the University of and in the field of Mental Health as a therapist.

South Florida and Hillsborough Community College.

He also has served as a therapist with juveniles and “Since I came to Tampa in 2000, I have seen a need to families for Northside Mental Health Center, and has establish a strong spiritual outreach out to the Hispanic done marriage counseling through local churches. community in Tampa,” says pastor Cantillo. This vision Besides his work for the church, he currently works as the has become reality in TPC, which is reaching out to the Quality Assurance Officer for a local laboratory that does Hispanics in the University area. A vital part of that environmental analysis. For more information about his church has been service. “Jesus fed the multitudes then church, you can visit “TampaParaCristo.com.”

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represented major insurance companies, of Florida. He has tried over 50 civil jury trials to verdict, therefore is extensively familiar with Florida court rooms. He has lectured on various topics such as, defending automobile accidents claims, slip and fall and negligent security cases, as well as a number of insurance related topics.

Anthony has been active in the community having coached and served on the board of directors of a youth baseball league for 15 years...

He is admitted to practice by The Florida Bar, the United States District Court (Middle District of Florida), and the United States Court of Appeals (Eleventh Circuit). He is a member of the Florida Justice

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Hillsborough

County Bar Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyer Association, and Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association. Currently, he serves as a member of The Florida Bar Civil Trial Certification Committee.

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Jose Toledo University College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor degree and was admitted to the Florida Bar shortly after.

Jose Toledo was born on January 8th, 1974 to Cuban parents, in the heart America’s Cuban American community, Miami, Florida.

Erick Grana Erick Grana, MD was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, and electro diagnosis.

“My older sister, who is a pediatric oncologist, had a big influence on my becoming a doctor. While I was in college, she was in medical school and continuously talked about how very much she enjoyed the medical field and helping people. I listened to my big sister and decided to become a physiatrist because I was interested in both orthopedics and neurology. Physiatry combines those two fields, which lets me help people in so many ways.”

He currently has a private practice in Tampa since 1996 that specializes in automobile, sport and work-related injuries. We take most health insurance. The office has a full-service physical therapy department and performs on-site interventional procedures.

We have a bilingual staff to accommodate the patients’ needs.

Dr. Grana is a past professor at Baylor College of Medicine and is a consultant for the Tampa V.A. Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Association of Electro diagnostic Medicine. Dr. Grana has published several papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and has given several lectures in local and national meetings.

“My goal is to relieve patients’ pain and help them achieve the highest level of function possible. People recovering from surgery, injury or debilitating conditions simply want to return to their lives. So I form a partnership with them and address their needs personally, to give them the most complete care possible.” -Dr. Grana

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He grew up in Miami and lived there until he enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18. Jose than returned to Miami where he attended Miami College, and received an AA, then moved to Gainesville, FL where he attend the University of Florida and received his BA. Jose then returned to the United States Army where he was commissioned a second Lieutenant, and moved to Tampa Bay, to attend law school at Stetson

Mr. Toledo practices in the areas of litigationspecifically Personal Injury litigation, Immigration and workers’ compensation. His clients are predominantly non-English speaking Hispanics.

Mr. Toledo enjoys helping his community. He has served on the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage, Inc., and for the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Jose is also currently a member of the Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar association.

He has a beautiful Peruvian wife Jackie Toledo, who is a licensed professional engineer. And three beautiful children, Sam, Julia and Anthony.

Mr. Toledo is a proud member of Tampa Bay’s Hispanic community.

Jason freyre One hundred- seventy-five company employees, 80 trucks and trailers, and 300 owner operators, just to throw out a few numbers is where this business only begins to thrive.

Words such as “fair” and “honest” are voiced when talking about this flourishing business known as the one and only Jason’s Hauling Inc. Always being known as “the little guy” in this business, Jason Freyre, Owner of Jason’s Hauling, a Tampa, Florida based construction trucking fleet, has taken his business to soaring heights and helped the other “little guys” to do the same.

With a dream for aviation is his future, Freyre took off on his first solo fight, piloting himself to Venice, Florida and back to St. Petersburg. After a miscalculation of a landing location he decided his dream was simply that and went back to school to pursue a degree in business.

Working for his father while finishing up school from 1987 until 1990, Freyre learned the ins and outs of the trucking business and began to build up yet another dream. A few business classes at Hillsborough Community College and components of hauling construction materials, and Freyre was on his way to owning and operating his own business.

Branching out from his father this small but proud owner of his first truck, started his own company, Jason’s Hauling Inc., right out of his own home.

By: Danielle Freyre A one man venture who did the bid estimating, executed all administrative operations, drove the truck as well as maintenances leaving him with revenue of $66,000 by 1992.

Being not exactly the dream he had hoped for, Freyre impelled himself a little more, moved from home to small office in the Drew Park area of Tampa, purchased a second truck, employed a driver and still carried out all administrative duties. By 1993 Jason’s Hauling had reached $1 million in gross sales and hired vital clerical aid. From 1993 to 1998 Jason’s Hauling grew from $1 million to $7 million and investing in his business was his number one maneuver.

Being certified by the FDOT to haul asphalt and operating on a 24- hour basis in West Central Florida, Freyre planned to expand state-wide.

Now here he is seven years later and a company expanding faster than he could have ever imagined. Awarded the Hispanic Entrepreneur Businessman of the Year Award in 2004 by the Hispanic Tampa Chamber of Commerce, he is well known for the assistance he’s provided over the years to Hispanic newcomers. Hauling construction raw materials, road asphalt and demolition waste, this company employs over 80% of minorities, in-house and subcontractors.

Developing more than ever, Jason’s Hauling Inc. is now in four locations in the West Central Florida region and continues to inflate. Four office locations are available to give you the “fair and honest” business you deserve.

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Johnnie R. Rivera Johnnie R. Rivera, who is better known to most of Tampa Bay as “Vaya DJ,” is a 30-year veteran of the music industry with international experience. Johnnie has performed as a DJ with many internationally known artists throughout his career, and around the world.

Vaya DJ, Inc. was originally founded in 1983, under the name “Tropical Latin Sound” by its current President and Chairman of the Board, Johnnie R. Rivera.

In 1998 the Company’s name was changed to the present name Vaya DJ, Inc. The Company consists of bilingual DJ’s and MC’s, which have performed 100’s of local Weddings, Anniversaries, Corporate, and Private events.

Vaya DJ is the prominent force in the Tampa Bay nightlife. Through Vaya DJ, Mr. Rivera oversees an empire of services that targets the Hispanic community. His motivation in doing what is necessary to ensure a positive outcome is simple: “I enjoy seeing people have a good time.”

After establishing himself as a DJ, Mr. Rivera has developed himself as a promoter working at the Top Latin Clubs in the Tampa Bay Area. He has been recognized as a leader in the Latin Music Industry and has won numerous awards from the community. His love for Latin music has won him DJ of the Year Awards many times.

Johnnie Rivera and Vaya DJ, Inc is committed to the community and has donated their time and services to local Latin Community organizations such as, The Tampa Police Department Hispanic Heritage Committee, Pro-USF Scholarship Trust Fund for the Latin American Community, Aetna Hispanic Network, E. L. Bing School,

Chase Hispanic Heritage, Bank of America Hispanic Heritage and others.

Johnnie counts his many blessings in life which include a close circle of friends, and 4 wonderful children: Johnnie Ray Rivera 27 who is now the president of Vaya DJ, Arlene Rivera 25, Venessia Marie Rivera 23 who was recently married on May 6 of 2007, and his baby, Sebastian Ray Rivera 6.

Johnnie enjoys playing basketball, chess, ping pong, bicycling, dancing and traveling. His biggest passion aside from his family is his commitment to help raising music funds to find a cure for MS.

His love for Latin has won him DJ of the Year Awards many times.

Landin k. battistini Landin K. Battistini or, Lannie – as his many fans, family and friends refer to him - was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in Mayaguez.

With the Piano as his instrument, Landin majored in Composition-Arrangement with a minor in Film Scoring and Music Business, earning his Bachelor’s Degree from the Berkley School of Music in Boston.

Landin moved to Miami, Florida in 1984 where for 10 years he worked as a pianist and musical director for “Club Tropigala” at the Fountain Bleu Hilton, which often hosted such well known artists as Willie Chirino, Nelson Ned, Jose Luis Rodríguez, and more.

With over 25 years of experience in live performances as pianist/keyboardist, Landin was honored for his participation, with a Grammy

win in 1999, Latin Pop category (¡Olga Viva Olga! Album) Landin has produced & directed numerous live jazz concerts in Puerto Rico, and has shared “the live stage” in performances with such legendary artists as, Giovanni Hidalgo, Tito Puente, and Jose Feliciano, to name a few. Landin has also toured as keyboardist for internationally known Latin Pop artists such as Ednita Nazario, Olga Tañon and Melina León. In 2005, Landin relocated to Tampa, where he headquartered his business, Hands In Motion Music, Inc. & Advertising Media with Co-Founder, and wife, Neysa Rodriguez-Battistini.

Their forte is creating “one of a kind” concepts in either music or marketing which will grab the attention of the public their clients need to reach. Landin’s motto is, “We make it happen...no matter what!”

When not busy running his business, Lannie performs around Florida with his “Hands In Motion Jazz Quintet,” and an entourage of seasoned musicians which he met while being the Musical Director for the local sophisticated New York Salsa Orchestra, “Clarasalsa.”

These talented musicians include, Johnny Vergara, the master “conguero,” the “timbalero” Benny Maldonado, Eddie Mercado, our bass player, Marius Dicpetris, on the trombone. Finally after many years of not making “the time,” Lannie’s new Album CD will be released by the end of 2007 thru his independent label. After it’s all been done and said, Lannie’s true passion for his music & heartbeat rests at his fingertips. For a detailed Business/Artist Profile, visit his website at: http://www.handsinmotionmusic.com

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En la Cocina Grand Opening of Boizão Steakhouse!

Looking for a great new place to eat?

eclectic array of fresh vegetables and prepared salads, aged cheeses, salamis and Prosciutto, as well as traditional Brazilian sides.

Latin Times Magazine had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening of the Boizão Steakhouse in Tampa, FL, and enjoyed an incredible dining experience!

About Boizão Steakhouse!

As authentic as dining in Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil, Boizão Steakhouse is a dining experience perfect for any occasion, lunch, dinner, and with friends and family.

Boizão Steakhouse is located at: 4606 Boy Scout Blvd Tampa, Florida

Boizao chefs gently season a feast of 14 of the finest cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage, slow-roast them over a special rotisserie to capture their distinct flavor – and then carve them tableside – all at your request!

For more information, please visit: www.Biozao.com or call: (813) 286-7100

The precursor buffet is a varietal garden of the freshest and more

Criolla amarones

An extensive wine list, authentic and irresistible desserts, impeccable service, and an ambiance that is as warm and welcoming as Brazil itself, all make Boizão a complete and authentic Brazilian Steakhouse experience.

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Ingredientes: 1 libra de camarones limpios 3 hojas de culantro 1 cebolla 1 pimiento verde 1 tomate 1 cucharada de sofrito 6 aceitunas rellenas 2 dientes de ajo machacados 1 sobre de sazon con achiote 2 cucharadas de aceite 1/4 taza de agua sal y pimienta a gusto

Mojito

Procedimiento: En un salten comienze a sofreir el aceite a temperatura mediana luego anada la cebolla, el pimiento verde y el tomate picado en pedazitos pequenos. Espere 10 minutos y le anade el sofrito las aceitunas, los ajos machacados, el culantro picadito, el sobre de sazon, la salsa, los camarones previamente limpios y el agua. Mezclar todos los ingredientes, tapar el sarten y dejar cocinar por aproximadamente 25 minutos o hasta que espese la salsa a una temperatura mediana.

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frozen

Ingredients: 1 oz. Mojito Mint Syrup 2 oz. Rum Juice of 1/2 large lime 1 oz. Club Soda Mint sprigs 2 cups of ice

Procedure: Blend ingredients together, serve in a 16 oz. glass with mint sprig or lime wheel garnish in a Martini glass.

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Rosario Dawson

Horoscope Highway By: La Chic A’Divina

Note: Written in Spanglish

Aries

(March 21 – April 19)

Rosario Dawson was born on May 9,

1979. New York-born and bred actress Rosario Dawson made her screen debut in Larry Clark’s controversial “Kids” (1995). Rosario was literally picked off the street to play Ruby. Dawson -who is of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Black, Irish, and Native American heritage -- had never acted before being cast in the film. Following “Kids,” she next appeared in Spike Lee’s, “He Got Game” (1998) and that same year starred in “Side Streets,” a series of vignettes about life in New York’s five boroughs.

Faithful to her New York roots through and through, Dawson has continued to star in films set in her hometown, including “Light It Up” (1999), a drama that cast the actress as an honors student caught up in a hostage situation, and “Down to You” (2000), a romantic comedy in which she played a freewheeling stoner. After jamming with “Josie and the Pussycats” (2001) and landing on the “Sidewalks of New York” as a teacher dealing with a failed marriage. In 2002, Dawson had the distinction of appearing in two different science-fiction comedies that met dissimilar fates at the box office. She stepped into the female lead in “Men in Black 2” after Linda Fiorentino decided to opt out of the successful sequel, but Dawson also appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in the infamous bomb “The Adventures of Pluto Nash.” She continued to move between big budget films like “The Rundown” with more independently minded efforts like “Shattered Glass.”

In 2004 Dawson took on the part of the feisty woman who marries “Alexander.”

She showcased her versatility in 2005 by appearing in two very different films. She took on the part of HIV positive drug addict Mimi Marquez in the big-screen adaptation of “Rent,” and played a hardened prostitute in Robert Rodriguez’ “Sin City.”

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Aries, a great summer awaits you! In your career, you feel driven to express yourself now y there isn’t much that will prevent you from reaching your goal. In romance, though you are attracted to the idea of romantic amor, you could be overly aggressive without even realizing it. Check out the other person’s feelings before you reveal too much, or you just might find yourself in an embarrassing position.

Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Your feelings can get you into trouble as you entertain a variety of possibilities. You are feeling more flexible than usual right now, and may offer someone more choices than he or she wants. Others may be hesitant to make a commitment for fear of your response. The best thing that you can do is to assure them that you are willing to go along for the ride at this time.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Taurus, your familia loyalties may come to the forefront of your life - motivating you to make a difficult choice. Circumstances might require you to become an anchor for others at this time. Your direct actions should be based on deep convictions.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21) You are ready for some hot summer fun, but an inner voice reminds you that too much fun is not what you need at this time. Most likely, you won’t listen to this voice of reason, pero you should probably consider changing your plans and playing later when your work is done.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Cancer your summer is going to be a mixed time for Career and financial gains. Keep a watch on your expenses and respect elders and things will move fine. You may have a setback /separation with your amor. You will feel a bit sluggish.

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Leo, you will be full of energy this summer and will take on tasks involving serious physical efforts. In order to spare your health, be sure to avoid overestimating your strength. An older relative may invite you over for a chat, avoid arguments!

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You are soon due to become better off. Your finances may not improve automatically, you may have to put in some serious effort, pero at least you will have the opportunity to make that effort. A door will open and with a chance will arise. Within reason now you can find whatever you seek - be it love or money. Choose wisely.

Libra (September 23 - October 23) Libra, we can’t all know exactly where we are going - or when - or even why. Life has to keep us guessing or we would end up in a very dull world. Pero uncertainty is a double-edged sword, verdad? Too much awakens anxiety, just as surely as too little is a little boring. Be brave this summer, don’t let a challenge scare you away, it might certainly be worth the effort.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Sagittarius you have strong inner resolve that you can rely on now -- no matter what is happening in your outer life, inside you stay strong. Life is changing quickly, and you might not yet fully understand how these changes will affect you. Don’t try to stop the process. Room is being made for new opportunities that will soon enter your vida!

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) You have the endurance to hold your own in many situations, even in the stormy seas of change, and things are certainly changing for you. You can feel it in the air and on the ground and it does seem benevolent. Be ready to bailar with the unknown, for if you try to ignore the music, it will just have to play louder and louder until you cannot shut it out.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Calmate, Aquarius, your emotional anxiety may come to the surface, because you are having trouble deciding what is the most sensible of action in your love life.

Although romance can be exciting now, it’s also unsettling -- and you just might not be ready to sacrifice your peace of mind for a bit of pleasure. Recuerda, the current situation is in flux and the stress won’t last long.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Just a few weeks ago, you were twiddling your thumbs. Now you are using them to grip tightly to the handlebar of life’s speedboat! At work, you are breaking records for speed and efficiency. You are making things happen! You have a lot on your plate but you can absorb and digest every last bit of it as long as you break it up into bite-size pieces.

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The Sportsroom

By: Roberto Germain

2007 Season Stats

Baseball

The Baseball season has started and thus far one man is left standing at the top. Not Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants and his chase of Hammering Hank Aaron’s home run record who should attain the record possibly in June, and not Tom Glavin of the New York Mets and his chase for 300 career wins.

The man at the top is none other than Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees who has been the hottest player with a bat this season.

A-Rod as he is commonly known was born in New York City to Dominican parents on July 27, 1975. Now at 31, the 6’3”, 225lbs 3rd baseman of the Bronx Bombers has been doing just that –staying on top!

Split

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

SB

BA

OBP

SLG

Season

19

78

26

30

7

0

14

34

1

.385

.444

1.013

Career

1765

6845

1384

2097

371

26

478

1381

242

.306

.386

.578

Last 7

6

26

10

11

22

0

5

11

0

.423

.464

1.077

Projected

162

665

22

256

60

0

119

290

9

.385

.44

1.013

Fútbol

US Men’s National Soccer Team played Ecuador on Sunday, March 25, 2007 @ Raymond James Stadium.

Final Score was US 3- Ecuador 1.

14 Home Runs, in only 19 games played and 78 at bats. After 13 years in the Major Leagues the native New Yorker is off to the best start of his career. The April start is great, but he will have to continue his constancy all season if the Yankees expect to win the World Series.

The Yankees are an offensive force, but are currently suffering from lack of good solid pitching. The Yanks who recently lost a two game series to our very own Tampa Bay Devil Rays and where A-Rod hit two homers, have found themselves at the cellar of the American League East.

The highlights for the Yankees so far has been with Mr. April - Alex Rodriguez.

A-Rod who is currently batting with a .385 Batting Average and an on base percentage of .444, is projected to have a 60+ Home Runs before the season ends.

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Edison Mendez, Actual campeon de la Liga de Futbol Holandesa con su equipo el PSV Endeirhoven de Amsterdam participo en el encuentro amistoso con EEUU el pasado 25 de Marzo. Aqui con Diego Merizalde de Futbol del Tablon, Blog dedicado al mundo del Futbol Sudamericano.

El Equipo Ecuatoriano de Futbol salto a la cancha con algunos de sus mejores elementos. Entre ellos vemos a Edison Mendez, Rorys Aragon, Luis Caicedo, Carlos Tenorio, Ivan Hurtado, Luis Valencia, Ulises de la Cruz. Todos juegan fuera de su pais en importantes equipos de Europa.

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Mas de 200 personas se reunieron en una sola barra atraves de www.futboldeltablon. blogspot.com Aqui vemos entre otros Ecuatorianos que apoyaron a su equipo a Maria Elena Elizalde, Alex Acuna, Leonardo Merizalde y Diego Merizalde

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Calle Social

Anniversary Event

Join Us at the Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials by Latin Times Magazine!

Over 250 Business Professionals, First 50 people receive a free drink ticket!

Free Parking, Complimentary Buffet & LIVE Entertainment! Great Networking Opportunities!

The first 2 hours of these events are a business card exchange. Latin ConneXions offers you a unique opportunity to meet and greet other local business professionals. Latin ConneXions guests include Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Community leaders, Corporate Professionals, Doctors, Attorneys, Real Estate Professionals, and MORE! Event Details: 1st. Friday of every month! Latin ConneXions @ Mirage Restaurant & Lounge, 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL. 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM. Great new upcoming events include: June 1st, 2007 event “Latin ConneXions Job Fair” on 1st. Friday @ Mirage Restaurant & Lounge. Plus other great events!

Award Celebration

PLUS The Premiere of 3rd Friday, Latin ConneXions in Brandon, FL! At Quench Bartini – 2016 Town Center Blvd in Brandon, FL. This is our premiere Latin ConneXions event in Brandon, FL. Which will be held on the 3rd Friday of every month @ Quench Bartini!

Much anticipated, this event is sure to quickly become the Brandon location for Latin ConneXions to be made! Premiering with Casino Night! Receive $1,000 in PHONEY MONEY to play Blackjack, Texas Holde’m, Roulette, Craps and MORE! These are the biggest, most exciting business networking socials in Tampa Bay! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes.

Presented by: Latin Times Magazine.

Price: Free Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm.

To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info: (813) 901-5292 Visit: www.Latin-Connections.com

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Calle Social Entertainers

Artists

Arnold MartĂ­nez

Don Juceam

Greg Crumbly

Hands in Motion Latin Jazz Quintet (left to right), Eddie Mercado-Bass, Benny Maldonado-Timbales, Lannie Battistini-Pianist/director, Johnny VergaraCongas & Marius Dicpetris-trombone.

Exhibitors

Staff

Buffet

Ala2

Martin Schwartz

Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber

Bright Hosue

Sponsors

The Law Firm of Byrd and Gonzalez Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Washington Mutual Valrico

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Summer Fest ‘07 The 2007 Summer Fest was a HUGE hit, attracting over 10,000 people to Largo’s Central Park!

The festival took place on Saturday, April 21st, 2007, and included exciting live performances by Mariachi Invasor de Mexico, JahFari Reggae, the Fea-Funk Reunion Band and the live concert performance of the legendary Tito Nieves!

Latin Times Magazine would like to congratulate the Sultenfuss family, and the team they worked with, together they put on a dynamite event! The event was put together in order to raise food and money for the RCS Food Bank. Last year the RCS Food Bank in north Pinellas County helped an average of 4,000 people per month. To find out how you can help year round, visit the RCS Food Bank website at: rcshelps.com

Saludos

Saludos a two time heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo, 26-4, 16 KO’s, who was in town to train for his Tuesday May 2nd bout against Damian Norris, 9-2, 7 KO’s.

Saludos to Orlando Rodriguez with Grandson Nikko Gonzalez

Welcome to the world Daniel Julian Merizalde, pictured with father Diego Merizalde!

Felicidades a Sergio y Daniela Sodre!

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HYPE Week is May 14th – May 20th!

HYPE Week will involve the type of quality events that HYPE members and guests have come to expect, but with a twist! A Professional Development event that will be led by some of the brightest and most insightful leaders of our community: “HYPEd Up for Success,” a Community Outreach event that will serve as the foundation for HYPE’s future with Take Stock in Children.

And finally, a festival to rival all others: “HYPE Up Our Youth”, at Downtown Tampa’s own Cotanchobee Park.

Info: www.HYPEtampaBay.org

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2007 Parade y Festival

Gracias a Richard Cruz, Orlando Santiago, Damaris Rivera de las oficinas Legales de Byrd y Gonzalez, y a Lucia Soriano de Aflac

Puertoriqueño

en Tampa!

Cinco de Mayo

N’Klabe

N’Klabe Concert @ Quench Bartini was a HUGE hit!

N’Klabe performed LIVE for a crowd of Salseros at Quench Bartini, which features a great Friday Latin Night and is located in the heart of Brandon, FL at 2016 Town Center Blvd. Don’t miss the Latin ConneXions – 3rd Friday event which will feature a Casino Night @ Quench on Friday, June 15th, 2007.

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The Law Office of Byrd & Gonzalez

sponsors the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo @ 1st. Friday!

Latin Times Magazine and the Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials would like to say a very BIG THANK YOU to the Law Firm of Byrd and Gonzalez for being the presenting sponsor of our 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo event, on Friday May 4th @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge.

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Cruisin la Calle Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon A Huge HIT!

Viva la

Música

El Gran Combo Interview Roberto Germain goes one-on-one with the legendary El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico!

With a “full house” in attendance, the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce put on a great power networking luncheon in April. The luncheon was hosted by Tampa Bay’s 10, Mario Diaz and Hillsborough County Hispanic Affairs Liaison, Tony Morejon.

Monthly luncheons are held on the second Thursday of each month.

For more information visit: TampaBayHispanicChamber.com

Un Gran Dia en Tampa. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico conocidos como La Universidad de la Salsa performed in front of thousands of fan’s at Bush Gardens Fiesta Latina last April. The Greatest Salsa ever entertained everyone playing some of their biggest hits.

Ms. Lourdes Torres and I had the pleasure of interviewing Rafael Ithier (Band Leader-Director) and Charlie Aponte (1 of 3 Lead Singers) just prior the shows start.

LT: The Gran Combo has been performing now for over 45 years, regarding retirement what are the future plans for the band?

GC: We plan to continue playing until the year 2010 provided we are all still around and able to perform. We have not given retirement a great deal of thought.

LT: Many of today’s top Salsa singers have

recorded songs with some of Reggaeton’s top rappers creating what is known as Salsaton, do you have any plans to record this new sound?

GC: We are too old (laughter) to be playing that type of music, but we would not shut out the possibility of doing such a project.

The music is very popular, it’s something we would have to consider if there were something good for us to do.

Latin Times would like to thank Bush Garden and The Gran Combo de Puerto Rico - Ambassadors to Latin music all over the world for allowing us to have this exclusive interview. We wish all the members many years of continued success.

Julio Aviles, Metro Orlando reporter for Latin Times Magazine went ONE-On-One with Tito Nieves!

Did you know that Tito Nieves is a smooth jazz fan? He is!

There are just some of the questions that Latin Times Magazine reporters asked Tito during their exclusive interview. The interviewers: Julio Aviles & Pedro Arroyo of Orlando, FL. Who doesn’t know Tito Nieves? The man needs no introduction, El “Pavarotti” de la Salsa, his career spans more than 30 years and yet as our reporters sat with this living legend of Salsa, they were happy to discover that Tito is a very humble and happy family man. Despite the loss of his son, which has made filled him with sadness and depression, Tito continues be the warm, inviting person that he has always been. “I am very much at peace right now, and I dislike surprises, especially when I am home in Orlando” he confided, going on

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to say “I am very hard on myself; I compete against myself. When Tito was asked about what was to come, Tito shared with us that he was working on a cd production, entitled “haciendole homenaje” con Marco Antonio Solis and Olga Tañon. Tito has also teamed with Sergio George on his next production. They are also working on an “homenaje para Hector Lavoe.”

Although on the day of the festival, Tito was a little under the weather-he did not let his thousands of fans down, going on to perform “Fabricando fantasias”....

We would also like Tito and his beautiful wife Irma for taking the time to speak with us. We would also like to thank Sea World and Jessica Zuniga for inviting us to Viva La Musica!

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Cruisin la Calle Huge Success for Viva la Música Festival The 5th Annual Viva La Musica Festival @ Sea World & the 1st.

Annual Viva La Musica @ Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL. This fabulous annual event just keeps getting mas y mas Caliente! This year, Viva la Musica celebrated “Latin Day” every weekend, growing to include the Busch Gardens location in Tampa, FL. Latin Times Magazine covered 3 of the 8 events held at the theme parks: Tito Nieves Saturday, March 24th in Sea World, Orlando, FL El Gran Combo Sunday, March 25th, in Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL Paulina Rubio Sunday, April 1st. in Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL Other artists performing during the month long celebration included Victor Manuelle, La India, Monchy & Alexandra, and many more! Latin Times Magazine would like to thank Maria Pazmino and the staff at Sea World and Busch Gardens for inviting us to the events.

Green Iguana

Kuba Cigars If you are in the Davis Island area and looking for a great hand rolled cigar, be sure and visit Kuba Cigars, which is located at 243 E. Davis Blvd in Tampa, FL.

Another great Vaya DJ production @ Green Iguana!

Johnny Rivera and Luisito Rosario in Concert at Green Iguana’s fabulous Thursday Latin Nights!

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Action Avenue Friday, May 12th, 2007 Raphael De España @ Tampa Bay Performing Arts Ctr Morsani Hall, Tampa, FL Time: 8:00 PM. Tickets: www.

Ticketmaster.com.

Sunday, May 27th, 2007 Brian McKnight @ House of Blues Orlando, Orlando, FL 6:30 PM – Tickets: www.TicketMaster.com .................................

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Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Jon Secada @ Ford Amphitheatre At the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL Time: 8:00 PM. Tickets: www.Ticketmaster.com.

May 15 – May 20th, 2007 HYPE Week/ Festival HYPE Para mayor información, visite: www.HYPETampaBay.Org.

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council Latino’s Unidos Leadership Conference and Luncheon @ The Hilton Tampa Airport. Leadership Conference: 8:00 thru 11:30 AM. Luncheon: 12:00 PM thru 1:15 PM. (813) 274-7416.

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May 18th - July 29th, 2007 Menopause The Musical Jaeb Theater (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Ctr) Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, this hilarious hit show joyfully parodies 25 classic Baby Boomer hits, including chart-toppers such as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine; You No Longer See 39” and the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake, Stayin’ Awake!” Tickets start at: $39.50. Info: www.TBPAC.org. ...........................................................

May 18th & 19th, 2007 International Business Summit 2007 @ USF and the Embassy Suites Tampa-USF (Near Busch Gardens).

This is an extraordinary event with over 200 booths, Workshops, Business Exhibitions, and an International Panel. Topping it all off will be a Celebration of Culture Banquet held on Saturday evening.

It is sure to be the premier international event in Tampa Bay. 9 Area chambers will participate. Info Tampa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce @ (813) 414-9411. ...........................................................

Saturday, May 19th, 2007 Dominican Professional Businessmen/ women Association, Inc. 11th Anniversary Dinner Gala @ Sheraton Suite Tampa Airport, 4400 W. Cypress St. Tampa, FL. Info: Clara (813) 925-1965, email: damasoto@ tampabay.rr.com. ...........................................................

Saturday, May 19th, 2007 Spanish Lyric Theatre presents Agua, Azuarillos y Aguardiente Ferguson Hall (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Ctr) A typical zarzuela (operetta) of 19th century Spain, the title means Water, Rock Candy and Brandy, which was the cry of the vendors in the parks of Madrid. The show will be presented in Spanish with program notes in English. With wonderful music, colorful dances and a comic (easy to understand) plot, this is one of the few opportunities to see a zarzuela in the United States. 7:30 PM. Info: www.TBPAC.org. ...........................................................

Sunday, May 20th, 2007 Ricky Martin @ Amway Arena in Orlando, FL 7:30 PM – Tickets @ www.Ticketmaster. com.

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Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 Alejandro Sanz @ Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, Orlando, FL 8:00 PM – Tickets: www.TicketMaster. com.

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Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Nelly Furtado @ Hard Rock LIVE Orlando, FL 8:00 PM. Tickets: www.Ticketsmaster.com. ..................................

Friday, June 1st, 2007 Latino Career Fair @ 1st Friday Latin ConneXions – Business Networking Social in Tampa, FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue, (Tampa).

Held on the 1st Friday of every month, this is the biggest, most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes.

Event: Mirage Restaurant & Lounge @ 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL. Free parking & buffet, giveaways and much more!

Presented By: Latin Times Magazine. Price: Free, Time: 5:45pm – 10:00pm. To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info: (813)901-5292. ...........................................................

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 Xiomara Alfaro @ Ferguson Hall (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Ctr) Born in Havana, Cuba, Xiomara Alfaro’s early performing background was in musical theater, cabaret, radio and television. She eventually began touring internationally, leaving Cuba for the United States and widening her repertoire to include anything remotely Latin.

Beginning with her stint as a singer and dancer with Katherine Dunham’s touring troupe, Alfaro has made a name for herself as a consummate musician in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. She sang in the chorus that backed Celia Cruz and Olga Guillot at the Flamingo in Las Vegas and also appeared in films – most notably Mambo, with Italian actress Sylvana Mangano. 3:00 PM. Info: www.TBPAC.org. ...........................................................

June 22nd - 24th, 2007 Go Diego, Go! @ Carol Morsani Hall (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Ctr) Join Diego, Nick Jr.’s action-adventure hero, in his brand new live show, Go, Diego, Go Live! – The Great Jaguar Rescue! Diego, along with his sister, Alicia, and cousin, Dora, are off on an action-packed, special mission to get Baby Jaguar’s growl back from the Bobo Brothers.

They’ll need the audience’s help to rescue animals, navigate through the rainforest, and bypass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnivale. ¡Al rescate, amigos! To the rescue, my friends!

Info: www.TBPAC.org.

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Friday, July 6th, 2007 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social in Tampa, FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue, (Tampa). Held on the 1st Friday of every month, this is the biggest, most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes. Event: Mirage Restaurant & Lounge @ 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL. Free parking & buffet, giveaways and much more! Presented By: Latin Times Magazine.

Price: Free, Time: 5:45pm – 10:00pm. To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info: (813)901-5292. Visit: www.LatinConnections.com. ...........................................................

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 Don Juceam and his 22 Piece Band @ The Historic Cuban Club-Ybor City. Don Juceam is Tampa Bay’s Very own Frank Sinatra – Big Show and Charity Concert.

Info: (813) 600-3134 or Don@DonJuceam. com.

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Friday, August 3rd, 2007 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social in Tampa, FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue, (Tampa). Held on the 1st Friday of every month, this is the biggest, most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes. Event: Mirage Restaurant & Lounge @ 3605 W. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, FL. Free parking & buffet, giveaways and much more! Presented By: Latin Times Magazine. Price: Free, Time: 5:45pm – 10:00pm. To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info: (813)901-5292.

Visit: www.Latin-Connections.com ...........................................................

Friday, September 7th, 2007 3rd Annual, Latin Xpressions An Exhibit of Cultural Art @ 1st Friday Latin ConneXions – Business Networking Social in Tampa, FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue, (Tampa). Held on the 1st Friday of every month, this is the biggest, most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes. Event: Mirage Restaurant & Lounge @ 3605 W. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, FL. Free parking & buffet, giveaways and much more! Presented By: Latin Times Magazine. Price: Free, Time: 5:45pm – 10:00pm. To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info: (813)901-5292.

Visit: www.Latin-Connections.com

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Restaurant Listings: Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant Mexican Cuisine 3035 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL (813) 876-2587

Boizao Steakhouse Brazilian Steakhouse 4606 Boy Scout Road, Tampa, FL (813) 286-7100

Monserrate Restaurant Colombian Cuisine 2311 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL (813) 878-2466

Estrella Tropical Puerto Rican Cuisine 1941 E. SR 60, Valrico, FL (813) 643-8700 La Isla Bonita Restaurant Puerto Rican & Cuban Cuisine 9033 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL (727) 588-0338 Majestic Latin Café Latin Cuisine 1961 W. Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL (813) 689-5626 a publication for the elite latino

Papito’s Cuban Café & Bar Cuban Cuisine 5305 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL (813) 849-7675 Pipo’s Café Cuban Cuisine 411 South Macdill, Tampa, FL (813) 871-5252 Salsarengue Restaurant Dominican Cuisine 7530 W. Waters Ave, Tampa, FL (813) 901-5636

Black Beans Cuban Bar & Grill Tampa 8218 Hanley Road (813)884-2080 Latin Nights: Friday & Saturday Caliente Casino @ The Gulfport Casino Info: greg_richardson_01@hotmail.com Latin Nights; Thursdays - Gorgeous Location!

Club Mirage Tampa 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave. 813-673-8835 Latin Nights on Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 PM. Gorgeous, upscale club. Home of 1st. Fridays, Latin ConneXions, the Biggest Latin Business Networking in Tampa Bay! 5:45 PM - 10:00 PM. Free Parking, Complimentary Buffet, LIVE Entertainment! Call: (813) 901-5292.

Coco Bongo Tampa 4235 Armenia Ave., Tampa 813-873-7776 Latin Nights on Fridays and Saturdays @ 9:00 PM. Don Leoncio Downtown St. Pete 340 1st. Avenue North 727-895-3402 Upscale NY Style Cigar Lounge.

Live Music. Call for schedule

Black Beans Cuban Bar & Grill Cuban Cuisine 8218 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL (813) 884-2080

El Rincon Boricua Puerto Rican Cuisine 1898 B. Drew Street, Clearwater, FL (727) 449-0135

Anjali Restaurant Tampa 8725 N. Himes Ave 813-933-4403 Latin Nights; Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Green Iguana Bar & Grill Tampa 9202 Anderson Rd (813)288-9076 Fabulous Latin Night on Thursdays by Vaya DJ! Hyde Park Café Tampa 1806 W. Platt St Latin Nights on Thursday Nights @ 10:30 PM. Great looking club!

La Rumba Restaurant and Bar Tampa 3409 W. Columbus Dr (813) 876-3191 Latin Nights on Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 10:00 PM. Paracas Nightclub Tampa 3602 N. Armenia Ave 813-348-4806 Friday Nights: Lots of Great Salsa! Latin Format Thursdays –Sundays.

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Park Place Clearwater 420 Park Place Blvd. (SR 60/Gulf to Bay and US 19) 727-791-6114 Latin Nights on Wednesday, 9:30 PM. Free salsa dance classes.

Recuerdos Bar Tampa 6416 North Florida Ave (813) 234-1267 Latin Nights on Tuesdays thru Sundays @ 9:00 PM. Recuerdos Bar II Tampa 4347 West Waters Avenue, Tampa (813) 887-3065 Latin Nights on Tuesdays thru Sundays @ 9:00 PM. Salsa Fridays at the Pier St. Pete Downtown, St. Petersburg 727 515-1086 Latin on Fridays @ 7:00 PM. No cover charge, Free dance class.

Salsa Saturdays Baywalk - St. Petersburg Info: greg_richardson_01@hotmail.com * Latin Night on Saturdays @ 7:00 PM/ Skye Ybor City 1509 8th Ave 813-247-6606 Latin Night on Fridays @ 10:00 PM Storman’s Nightclub Ulmerton Road Clearwater Latin Night on Saturdays.

Studio Inc. Tampa 3603 Waters Ave. 813-935-5339 Latin Nights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 9:00 PM. Velvet Room Tampa 615 Channelside Dr (inside Margarita’s Mama) 813-228-7300 Latin Nights: Friday @ 9:00 Pm, Very Nice!

Quench Bartini Brandon 2016 Town Center Blvd. Friday Night, Latin Nights.

Home of Latin ConneXions 3rd Fridays. For info: (813) 901-5292 Centro Asturiano Social Club

Ybor 1913 Nebraska Avenue, Friday Night, Latin Nights

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