News (Noticias) for Florida
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November 7, 2009
Sedano’s Supermarkets Expands to Orlando
November 6, 2009
MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population.
November 5, 2009
Editorial Ultramar Launches Miami Hispanic Poetry Collection
Valencia Community College’s Osceola campus was recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities with its Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award, in recognition of the college’s efforts in advancing the mission and goals of HACU.
The tennis coaches workshop “How Hispanic Coaches can Impact Tennis Development in the United States” will be held on Nov. 20, 2009, in Pembroke Pines, Fla.
FIU to develop model programs to keep Hispanics in college – Although 57% of non-Hispanic white students nationwide graduate within six years; only 46 % of Hispanics do so.
Cuban Tomas Regalado was elected mayor of Miami with a pledge to control spending, limit property-tax increases and curtail development
November 4, 2009
This week Miami hosts the 2009 Urban Latin Music Conference, where all kinds of industry types will convene to share ideas and info in the name of music.
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado
Tom Wolfe’s upcoming book explores immigration in Miami
November 2, 2009
Transit Department sponsored bus tours that showed Miami’s Hispanic past
Mexican President Felipe Calderon honored at gala in Miami by Latin Trade magazine,
Tony Argiz Honored by South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
The rise of Ascendant Commercial Insurance, an insurer funded by the Cejas family – Pablo Cejas, chairman and CEO of PLC Investments
Palm Beach Community College officials want every one of their students with Latino roots to update their academic records and document their ethnicity.
Undocumented laborers in Lake Worth struggle as once-dependable jobs vanish – Florida
Rising NFL viewership signals cultural shift for Hispanics
October 30, 2009
“JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE!” HEATS UP JACKSONVILLE – Catch the Latest Work from John Leguizamo LIVE on Stage – Two Nights ONLY! Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21 – Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, Terry Theatre
October 29, 2009
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Business Expo 2009” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
October 28, 2009
Concert Review: Marc Anthony at American Airlines Arena, October 24
Tony-winner ‘In the Heights’ is overplotted, but powerhouse music, dance compensate – Tampa Review
October 27, 2009
Anselmo “Sam” Potter, the business manager for Univision Radio Florida pleaded guilty to 6 counts of wire fraud and embezzling
Marc Anthony Sets New Milestone at Miami’s American Airlines Arena
Maurice Ferre pledges to help bring an end to “poisonous political games in Washington” – Releases second video with details of background and how he will approach the job of U.S. Senator
October 26, 2009
Poll: Tomás Regalado leads Miami mayoral race – 40% favored him, with 18% supporting his opponent, Joe Sanchez. 42% of voters were undecided.
RNC unveils Spanish ad questioning Obama, Biden trips to Florida
October 17, 2009
Miami-Beach Florida’s Mayor Matti Herrera Bower’s 19 Day Countdown to Mayoral Re-Election – city’s first female and Cuban-American Mayor
MISS TEEN FLORIDA LATINA 2008, SAYDELIS RODRIGUEZ ES ESCOGIDA POR LA ORGANIZACION MISS FLORIDA LATINA COMO LA IMAGEN OFICIAL DE IT COSMETICS
October 14, 2009
Former Venezuelan president Jaime Lusinchi has been hospitalized due to a gastric ulcer in Miami
Educators and business supporters hope new child-sized, brightly colored work stations, computers and programs will help Hispanic students consider career fields of math, science and technology. – Tampa area
October 12, 2009
Organicarte: Bringing more Hispanic Culture to UM – brings Latin American and Caribbean arts and artists to the University of Miami
Florida needs a pro in Senate, not a rookie – commentary by Maurice Ferre
October 9, 2009
Miami’s Hispanic demographics changing, survey suggests, but experts warn it may not reflect true trends
U.S. Senate candidate for Florida Marco Rubio visited the Hispanic American Bar Association during its regular meeting and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Third Orlando Hispanic Film Festival (OHFF) Recap and Award Winners!
October 7, 2009
BRAILY, BUENA GENTE, WILLY CHIRINO, ISSAC DELGADO, GRUPO TREO, HANSEL Y RAUL, AND maikol & karo TO PERFORM AT LATIN GRAMMY® STREET PARTIES -The Latin Recording Academy® and Eventus Bring the Excitement and Flavor of The Latin GRAMMY® Experience to South Florida
October 5, 2009
Dominican Hanley Ramirez claims Florida Marlins’ first NL batting title – All-Star shortstop finishes ‘09 season with .342 average
October 2, 2009
Former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre is expected to announce Wednesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, becoming only the second Hispanic Democrat to run statewide in Florida.
Casa de Madrid Celebrates a Piece of Spain in Miami as it Inaugurates its Organization in the U.S.
September 30, 2009
Friday night, Oct. 2, 2009, the Naples Philharmonic will present the first of “Dos Noches Tropicales” (Two Tropical Nights) with one of salsa music’s legends, Oscar D’Leon. Saturday at 8 p.m. the excitement resumes with Willy Chirino and his famed “Miami sound” returning to the Phil after last year’s sold-out performance.
On this day in 1822, Joseph Marion Hernandez became the first Hispanic-American to serve in Congress as a delegate from the Florida Territory.
September 29, 2009
Humana Hosts Popular Latina TV Personality Lucy Pereda at Telemundo’s Hispanic Expo Sun., Oct. 4 in Tampa
September 28, 2009
Beloved Hispanic community leader to be honored – This summer, Tampa Bay’s Hispanic community was rocked by the death of Maria Esther Carrillo.
Hundreds turn out looking for work at Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2009 Fall Job Fair
‘Hispanic Business’ hails FSU programs – FSU College of Law, Medicine ranked top-10 schools for Hispanic students
The 8th annual Downtown Latino Festival was a medley of fresh food and dirty dancing Saturday that drew Gainesville residents from more than 15 Latin American countries – drew as many as 3,000 people,
The Miami Herald’s Thirteenth Annual Americas Conference. Once again this year, leading business, government and academic leaders will come together on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29 and 30, to discuss key issues and trends affecting political and economic relationships between Latin America, the United States and the Caribbean.
A Ripe Time For Florida’s Marco Rubio
September 24, 2009
Hodges University is gathering statistics about Hispanic residents of Lee and Collier counties. – The report aggregates data mined from federal census activities. It’s the precursor to the university’s Hispanic Institute “moving toward filling in the gaps, by doing our own research,” said Aysegul Timur, professor in business administration.
Myriam Marquez Makes History as the Miami Herald’s First Hispanic Editorial Page Editor
Fox News analyst Linda Chavez dispels stereotypes about Hispanics
The journalist, writer Miguel Guerrero to receive kudos in Miami
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently launched its most recent initiative: Spanish classes for deputies.
Maria Elena Ibañez builds her third entrepreneurial venture giving El Latino brand regional reach, eyes going national – Intermark Foods
A day after Juanes show, emotions in Miami still mixed
More and more Hispanics calling Collier county home, study shows – Florida
La hispana Lizette Valarino fundadora de una organización que entrega becas a estudiantes latinos del centro de Florida recibió hoy el premio Points of Light que otorga la Gobernación del estado en el marco del mes de la Herencia Hispana.
September 22, 2009
Ousted Florida Anchorman Charles Perez Speaks Out
Food Network’s Chef vs. City Star Aaron Sanchez Cooking Demos at Winn-Dixie in Miami
White House seeks advice on getting Hispanics into college
Juan Sepulveda came to Miami on Monday to ask local educators for guidance in how to get more Hispanic students into college
September 21, 2009
Illegal Immigrants embroiled in health care debate
Hispanic Heritage Festival draws crowd – Leon County, Florida
Exiliados cubanos se mostraron divididos el domingo respecto al concierto del cantante colombiano Juanes en la Plaza de la Revolución, en La Habana, que hasta último momento encendió pasiones y enfrentamientos en Miami.
The Hispanic Student Association hosted The Great Sex Debate Friday night in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, encouraging students to partake in an open-forum discussion about romance, relationships and intimacy.- University of Florida
September 17, 2009
Top 20 Hispanic-Owned Companies in Florida
September 14, 2009
Listen to podcast interview with Jose Carrera, owner, Ocho Placas about tattoos and his Little Havana business
Cuban Exile’s Plan for a Ferry From Miami to Havana Is Awaiting U.S. Approval
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Leon County is hosting its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Culture. – Florida
Senator Mel Martinez Farewell Speech: “Proud of Progress” on Immigration Reform – Incoming Sen. LeMieux Embraces Opposite Course, Favors Failed Policies of Past
September 10, 2009
Mel Martinez Exits Senate — With Some Regrets
PRSA Miami Brings Hispanic Social Media Gurus Together for Hispanic Media 3.0: Social, Bilingual and Ready to Mingle, a Professional Development Workshop
September 9, 2009
Dainamite: He’s Explosive – Meet the hardest-working MC on the Miami reggaeton scene.
September 8, 2009
Miami Herald columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Andrés Oppenheimer won the VII ALGABA prize in biography, autobiography, memoirs, and historical research for a collection of columns that ran in the newspaper and will be published in the book, The Non-United States of the Americas.
Artistas de Puerto Rico apoyarán el concierto del colombiano Juanes en La Habana, que levantó airadas protestas en Miami, con un evento simultáneo por la paz y amistad con Cuba, el 20 de septiembre, informó este martes uno de los organizadores.
September 3, 2009
Miami International Fashion Week selects Silva+Pardo Advertising
Beatriz Planas – Director of Miami Office for Posterscope USA
September 2, 2009
Leon County hopes festival will help U.S. Census calculate growing Hispanic population – Florida
Florida Governor Names Former Aide LeMieux to Senator Mel Martinez seat – (so 1 less Latino Senator)
Will Florida’s New Republican Senator Focus on Immigration Reform?
September 1, 2009
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce enhances presence in Collier- Florida
August 27, 2009
El polifacético artista cubano Manolo Torrente falleció en Miami el pasado jueves 20 víctima de varios problemas de salud. Tenía 83 años.
August 24, 2009
Jessica Sanchez at WKMG-6 has taken on a new title: traffic reporter – Orlando
Florida Sues Foreclosure “Rescuer” Targeting Hispanics for Fraud – JPB Consulting Inc
Could Mildred Fernández become Florida Orange County’s first Puerto Rican mayor?
Florida Sen. Mel Martinez’s Departure Leaves GOP Floundering With Hispanic Voters
August 21, 2009
Officially Mr. 305: Pitbull Gets Key to Miami
Latino Man Charged with Largest Case of Identity Theft In U.S. History – Miami’s Alberto Gonzales
Lee County’s Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is seeking nominations through Sept. 22 for the 10th annual Hispanic Achievement Awards – Florida
August 20, 2009
PITBULL/MR. 305 RECIBE LA LLAVE DE LA CIUDAD DE MIAMI
August 18, 2009
U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Miami has taken himself off Gov. Charlie Crist’s shortlist of potential appointments to the U.S. Senate.
August 17, 2009
Poor Catholic Latinos in Miami-Dade under siege with Diocese plan to close neighborhood churches
La banca del ex senador hispano republicano por Florida, Mel Martínez, podría ser ocupada por otro cubanoestadounidense, el representante de este estado Lincoln Díaz Balard, dijo este lunes
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced today it will host University Day in Estero.
Galindo Publicidad, Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Coral Springs Award
Online Hispanic Marketing Communication Course Will Be Offered Again in Fall 2009!
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez’s exit to weaken Florida’s political clout
August 16, 2009
Under pressure to pick a Hispanic to replace U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, Gov. Charlie Crist said Friday that U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart and former U.S. Attorney Bob Martinez are on the short list.
Fernando Perdomo’s gringo sound with a Latin beat
August 13, 2009
Miami Dr. Pedro José Greer Jr. Will Receive The U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom.
August 11, 2009
Hearst Television’s WPBF 25 and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. (LBI) have inked a digital multicast agreement to launch Estrella TV,
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