Blogante News + Florida Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 13, 2009
There will be a runoff Tuesday for the next commissioner to serve Miami’s District 4, a seat held by Tomás Regalado before he was elected mayor. – Miami runoff: Francis Suarez the better choice
November 12, 2009
University of Central Florida Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández was recently named to the College Board’s governing body
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.
November 4, 2009
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
Palm Beach Community College officials want every one of their students with Latino roots to update their academic records and document their ethnicity.
October 28, 2009
Tony-winner ‘In the Heights’ is overplotted, but powerhouse music, dance compensate – Tampa Review
October 27, 2009
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 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
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
U.S. Senate candidate for Florida Marco Rubio visited the Hispanic American Bar Association during its regular meeting and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
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.
‘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,
A Ripe Time For Florida’s Marco Rubio
September 24, 2009
Fox News analyst Linda Chavez dispels stereotypes about Hispanics
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently launched its most recent initiative: Spanish classes for deputies.
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
Food Network’s Chef vs. City Star Aaron Sanchez Cooking Demos at Winn-Dixie in Miami
September 21, 2009
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 14, 2009
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Leon County is hosting its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Culture. – Florida
September 2, 2009
Leon County hopes festival will help U.S. Census calculate growing Hispanic population – Florida
Will Florida’s New Republican Senator Focus on Immigration Reform?
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 21, 2009
Lee County’s Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is seeking nominations through Sept. 22 for the 10th annual Hispanic Achievement Awards – Florida
August 17, 2009
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez’s exit to weaken Florida’s political clout
August 4, 2009
Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour! (#LatISM) First national tour – NY, TX, FL – during Hispanic Heritage Month
August 3, 2009
Local woman, Codie Cabral, earns spot on ‘Model Latina Miami’ – Former MVHS cheerleader used the show to raise awareness about abusive relationships
July 28, 2009
Routine traffic stop leads to detention of undocumented immigrant whose life has been a model of goodness – Fredy Avellaneda – Palm Beach County, Florida
July 20, 2009
Thieves Continue to Target Migrant Farm Workers in Lowndes County – Florida
July 17, 2009
The Senate’s lone Hispanic Republican, Mel Martinez, says he’ll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
July 15, 2009
West Palm Jews visit to aid brethren in Cuba – Cuba’s Jewish community is small in numbers, but South Florida Jews are trying to help sustain the religion in the island nation.
July 14, 2009
The Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa and the local chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs joined forces for the MOSI National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award 2009 and the Youth Enriched by Science mentoring program.
June 29, 2009
Hondurans in South Florida express support for shake-up
The executive director, Sofia Ochoa, of the Miami Symphony Orchestra has resigned, three years after her husband and the symphony’s founder died.
June 23, 2009
LOS SABORES DEL MERCADO VENZA – Toyota Venza celebra la cultura y cocina de Latinoamérica en el Lincoln Road Farmers Market en Miami Beach el domingo 28 de junio
Video: Proud To Endorse Marco Rubio by Mike Huckabee
June 20, 2009
Upcoming Hispanic events in Central Florida (through July 5th, 2009)
June 17, 2009
The prospect of staff cuts at Hillsborough’s Hispanic community liaison office has some residents planning to pack a County Commission budget hearing today. – Florida
June 11, 2009
The University of South Florida College of Medicine was named one of the country’s top 25 medical schools enrolling Hispanic students.
June 5, 2009
Horrible asesinato de joven guatemalteco en Miami
June 4, 2009
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital :: Photos: Tommy & Thalia Mottola Honored at 7th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala
May 31, 2009
Miami mayoral candidates Tomás Regalado, Jose Sanchez face off at debate
May 28, 2009
State College of Florida hires help to reach out to Hispanic students
May 26, 2009
Auditions for Miss Florida Latina y Miss Teen Florida Latina
March 19, 2009
University of Miami SCHOOL OF Law PARTNERS WITH HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION FOR MIDYEAR CONFERENCE AND MOOT COURT – LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP KEEP UM TOP 10 FOR HISPANICS
March 16, 2009
Florida agency trains volunteers to educate Hispanic migrants about health concerns
Calle Ocho keeps moving, helping – The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana will seek $1 donations from Calle Ocho partygoers Sunday to continue the club’s charitable works.
March 14, 2009
Once the Latin Rhythms Begin, Miami Gets Moving
March 13, 2009
“The Storyteller’s Candle/La velita de los cuentos,” Published by SF’s Children’s Book Press, is Featured in Arbitron’s “Read to Grow” Event March 15 in Miami, Florida
March 11, 2009
Budweiser Supports Latino Higher Education Through $20,000 Donation to Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation
March 4, 2009
Hispanic biker club now muy grande – Deltona clubhouse of the Latin American Motorcycle Associatio
February 1, 2009
Los venezolanos residentes en Carolina del Sur, Carolina del Norte, Florida y Georgia podrán votar en el referendo del próximo 15 de febrero en el Miami Dade College de Kendall, en el condado de Miami-Dade, informó una organización.
January 28, 2009
Joe Sánchez anuncia candidatura para Alcaldía de Miami
King and Queen of Spain to Visit Pensacola for Its 450th Anniversary
January 23, 2009
Fidel Castro’s reemergence stirs little emotion among Cubans in Miami.
January 21, 2009
The Tampa Bay History Center featured more than 300 exhibit descriptions translated into Spanish when it opened Saturday. Beginning in July, weekly Spanish language publication Centro Mi Diario worked with the History Center to create the captions
Comunidades rechazan propuesta educativa – La consideran discrimina contra niños inmigrantes al reducir entrenamiento de los maestros de inglés
Project to study Hispanic HIV issues in Pierson, Florida
Boy Scouts Reaching Out to Hispanics Through Pilot Program – Florida
December 28, 2008
The third time may the charm for a Cuban-born judge seeking appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he has interviewed all six nominees for a current opening and was impressed with each, including Judge Jorge Labarga of West Palm Beach.
December 19, 2008
Pedro Garcia elected Miami-Dade property appraiser – A county magistrate defeated well-known politician Gwen Margolis in a runoff to become Miami-Dade County’s first elected property appraiser.
University of Central Florida dean aids effort to establish Hispanic museum – Jose B. Fernandez
December 12, 2008
Hispano de Tampa gana codiciado Premio Nacional ‘20 de menos de 40′
December 10, 2008
Advocates for immigrants in Miami demanded an investigation Tuesday into a series of federal raids last month that they said left at least six Guatemalan men bloodied and bruised in a roundup of nearly 100 people.
December 9, 2008
Attorney Victor Manuel Diaz Jr., a longtime Miami Beach activist and member of the city’s Historic Preservation and Planning boards, is the newest member of the Miami Beach City Commission
Tampa Hosting its First Salsa Congress at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
A coalition of immigrant advocates are demanding that the U.S. attorney’s office in Miami investigate the arrest of dozens of Mexicans and Guatemalans who were taken into custody last month during a raid targeting a separate group of alleged sex-trade traffickers in Homestead. – Florida
December 8, 2008
Polémica se ha vuelto la iniciativa encabezada por el senador republicano de Jacksonville, Stephen Wise, que pretende reducir drásticamente el número de horas de entrenamiento para los profesores que imparten la enseñanza del inglés como segundo idioma (ESOL).
December 6, 2008
Arte latino festeja su variedad y calidad en la feria Art Basel Miami Beach
December 3, 2008
Fox Sports en Espanol Kicks Off Holiday Season with Latin Jazz & Funk
Venezuelan lawyer gets 2 years in suitcase plea
December 2, 2008
Obama-Like Change Comes To Central Florida As Hispanics Dominate Politics Not just Miami is a Hispanic powerhouse anymore as population and power moves north.
November 25, 2008
Volusia County’s Supervisor of Elections is being sued by a voter who says ballots should be available in Spanish for Puerto Rican citizens who do not speak English. – Florida
November 23, 2008
Crece preocupación sobre formación de maestros de ESOL – Miami
November 18, 2008
The Palms West Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its second Salsa Fest. This year’s event is featuring some big names in the Hispanic community: Colombia-based Sonora Carruseles, famous for their Afro-Caribbean rhythms; Tito Rojas, a.k.a. “El Gallo,” a salsa singer and bandleader; and Grammy-nominated artist Eddie Santiago, a salsa singer from Puerto Rico
Indicted man’s firm gave to Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart
November 17, 2008
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Honor Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz at The National League of Cities’ (NLC) Meeting In Orlando
Orlando’s Fernando Bujones earns “extraordinary” tribute in new documentary
November 6, 2008
Palm Beach County’s 2008 Hispanic Teacher of the Year honored – Dolores Santiago
October 26, 2008
Florida can’t afford to cut ESOL training – The Florida Department of Education will hold a public meeting in Tallahassee on Monday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 PM on ESOL and Reading professional development requirements.
Congressman Silvestre Reyes and South Florida Democrats Discuss Veterans’ Issues on Monday, October 27, 2008
October 23, 2008
The University of Central Florida Art Gallery presented an art collection by Hispanic artists for the first time during Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 20, 2008
‘Our Lady of the Tortilla’ returning to the stage – Miami
Immigration agencies moving from iconic Miami headquarters
October 15, 2008
Palm Ballroom closure forces Miss Latina Palm Beach pageant to move
October 6, 2008
Nova Southeastern University lecture explores Islamic, Hispanic connection – An event that was part of NSU’s Hispanic festival explored the ways Islamic culture has influenced the Latin world.
October 2, 2008
ABCTE Partners With Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Recruit More Teachers of Color for High-Need Florida Schools
September 30, 2008
Florida’s Major Latino Faith Community Leaders Announce Support of Amendment 2
September 25, 2008
2008 Tampa Hispanic heritage events
September 23, 2008
September 27 – 28, 2008 marks the third annual Fiesta del Coquí at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens sponsored by Rumba 100.3 and La Preciosa 740 AM.
September 18, 2008
A Broward teenager fighting deportation with help from classmates and his art teacher could learn Thursday whether he can stay or must go back to his native Mexico. Meynardo Garcia
September 17, 2008
Hispanic artists featured in Fort Myers, Florida
September 16, 2008
LATINO FIESTA SARASOTA 2008 Saturday, October 25, 2008 Downtown Sarasota
Spoken–word artist kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony at the University of Florida
September 15, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month – With 89,500 Hispanics, Polk County, Florida celebrates life, culture, diversity
September 12, 2008
The First Mexican Cinema Series was Presented in Orlando with Great Success
September 11, 2008
Barrio Latino Restaurant & Wine Bar brings patrons a wide selection of cuisine styles — all with Spanish flair — and on Saturday nights, with live boleros. – Florida
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien visits University of Florida for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Florida Department of Education’s Just Read, Florida! Office today released the 2008 recommended reading list in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp will be the featured speaker at 2008 Hispanic Achievement Awards, sponsored by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Lee County. – Florida
September 10, 2008
Opening statements in Venezuelan suitcase trial – Miami
September 8, 2008
Hispanic Women of Distinction honored in Davie – A dozen local women of Hispanic background were honored at an annual traditional luncheon. – Florida
Spanish-speaking police officers in demand in Lee County – As Hispanic community grows, so do communication challenges – Florida
Pro Mujer helps women with microloans, healthcare – Lynne Patterson talks about her micro-loan network, which helps women in Latin America fund business and personal ventures.
September 5, 2008
Some Tropical Storm Fay victims are using their time at the Estero Community Center to learn. Most of the hundreds of people forced out of their Bonita Springs homes don’t speak much English, but now they’re trying to change that. – Florida
August 28, 2008
Incumbent Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, of Florida’s 21st, is trailing in a new poll conducted by Roll Call — but only slightly. His challenger, notorious former Hialeah mayor Raul Martinez, scored 48 percent of those surveyed to Diaz-Balart’s 46. – Florida
August 18, 2008
Dara Torres, coach set for South Florida homecoming
August 14, 2008
Mayor Diaz Voices His Concerns about Situation in Venezuela
August 12, 2008
Estudiante hispano ganó concurso de diseño de zapatos de futuro
Political activist, former candidate for Florida House District 60 and Puerto Rican Woman of the Year Karen Perez has endorsed Bill Mitchell for Congress.
GOP salivating for a Belinda Ortiz-Siplin race? – Orange County, Florida
The University of Miami’s Center on Aging is rolling out a two-year project that will evaluate the toll of taking care of a loved one on nearly 200 caregivers of color in South Florida. Nationwide, 9.8 million people provided unpaid care for someone with the disease in 2007, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
August 4, 2008
Auditions are being held now for the Miss Florida Latina and Miss Teen Florida Latina pageants.
Immigration concerns weigh heavily in Lake County sheriff’s race
July 29, 2008
U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the National Press Club
July 24, 2008
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to high school seniors from the Southwest Florida area pursuing a college education.
July 21, 2008
Hispanic club joins others on sign – Palm Coast, Florida
Building officials urge caution after wave of recent consumer complaints – abuse of elderly and Hispanic customers in Collier County, Florida
July 16, 2008
U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Announces Mayors ‘08 Action Forums in Five American Cities
July 15, 2008
Florida Atlantic University awards 738 degrees to Hispanics in 2006-’07
July 8, 2008
Lawsuit over traveling to Cuba delayed – Florida
June 30, 2008
Local Republicans Court Hispanic Vote – Osceola County, Florida
June 24, 2008
Southwest Florida Hispanic chamber lauds Edison College official | news-press.com | The News-Press
June 22, 2008
Miami Metaphors: Hispanic artists cast loving, scolding eyes on their adopted home town – art show
June 11, 2008
Christian leaders in Florida call for kinder immigration debate
June 10, 2008
Florida schools top the nation in awarding degrees to Hispanics
June 5, 2008
Piolin por La Manana Lands on WLCC/La Ley Tampa
June 3, 2008
Polito Vega to Be Honored At The AT&T Tropical Night – Miami
May 29, 2008
Hispanics sought for scholarships – Florida
May 19, 2008
In The Moda – Hispanic Designer Fashion Show on Thursday at the West Tampa Convention Center
May 13, 2008
Charity honors top CEO – Juan N. Cento – Miami
Latino Press Awards 2008 – May 13th, 2008 at 7:30PM – Miami
May 12, 2008
USHCC Foundation Sparks Business Dreams of Miami Youth
May 8, 2008
Zesty tastes of Puerto Rico are worth searching for – Miami
May 7, 2008
Immigration advocacy alive and well despite fewer protesters, some say – Florida
May 6, 2008
Joe Garcia: His life and times – Ever since Joe Garcia has been running against Mario Balart for Florida’s 25th district, there are people who think that he can end Balart and Castro dynasty within US. He is one of few Cuban Americans who took the road from Republican to Democratic.
May 1, 2008
Miami activists plan subdued march
Asians, Hispanics fastest growing groups in Florida
April 29, 2008
Cuban-Dominican artist Quisqueya Henríquez exhibits in Miami
April 24, 2008
Hundreds of Floridians to Demonstrate at the DNC to Fight for Their Right to have Their Votes Counted | LULAC
Angelette Aviles: “We were the ones here first.”
April 21, 2008
Faculty diversity lagging at South Florida universities
April 16, 2008
No bail for Puerto Rican nationalist accused in robbery
April 13, 2008
Hispanics Shine In South Florida GLAAD Media Awards
El Nuevo Herald columnist Daniel Shoer Roth wins GLAAD award – Miami
Area Venezuelans Gather In Protest Of Hugo Chavez – Tampa Bay, Florida
April 9, 2008
Osceola changes give Hispanics better shot at winning seat on School Board – Florida
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio make nice — for now
April 8, 2008
Immigration debate heats up in the House – Florida
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Holds Successful Student Leadership Conference at Miami Dade College
April 2, 2008
Tomas Regalado Runs For Miami Mayor
March 24, 2008
A New Florida Attraction Highlights Cuban-American Culture
March 20, 2008
Mexican official to give St. Lucie Spanish-language textbooks
Hispanic demographics will impact education in Florida
March 18, 2008
Cuban-Dominican artist Quisqueya Henríquez exhibits in Miami – DominicanToday.com
March 17, 2008
Immigrants want to blend in, keep mother tongue
March 13, 2008
Five Cuban Soccer Players Defect in Florida, Miami Herald Says
February 27, 2008
Orlando elects former cop Tony Ortiz to City Council
February 6, 2008
Spanish Radio Host Laid To Rest – Raquel Regalado
February 5, 2008
Colombians in S. Florida, elsewhere protest against FARC rebels
January 31, 2008
An opportunity for Hispanics – Osceola County School Board – Florida
January 29, 2008
La Plaza offers Hispanic entertainment at Florida state fair
January 28, 2008
Spanish skills giving workers an edge – Volusia County, Florida
January 23, 2008
Latinos Seek Ways to Defuse School Violence – Lakeland, Florida
January 11, 2008
R.I.P Luis Aguilar León
January 7, 2008
Coast Guard criticizes Cuban-Americans – Miami
January 4, 2008
Three Kings Day holiday gaining ground in Central Florida
January 3, 2008
Cuban ballet choreographer dies in Gainesville – Alberto Julio Rayneri Alonso
January 2, 2008
We all will miss Jocelyne Jimenez – Florida
December 11, 2007
Sick of monkeys running amok, Puerto Rico sends some to Florida
December 9, 2007
Former illegal awaits a more open immigration policy – Miguel Ruiz, who now creates jobs, wants more open immigration policy – (illegal is not a noun)
November 28, 2007
Veteran Journalists and Diversity Experts Focus on Immigration and Migration Trends at Dec. 4 Think Tank
November 26, 2007
Accent to bring immigration debate to University of Florida
November 25, 2007
Underwater archaeologists pursue Spanish exploration of Panhandle – Florida
Patriots or vigilantes? Florida’s Minutemen on lookout for illegals
November 19, 2007
Prenatal care center in Lantana caters to Hispanic women – South Florida
First Baptist Church at Weston caters to the growing number of Hispanic community members with its second Spanish Heritage Luncheon. – Florida
November 14, 2007
LULAC Brings Summit for Hispanic Veterans to Orlando, Florida
November 13, 2007
Venezuelan-born War widow faces deportation from the United States
Florida State Fair Adds a New Hispanic Village to Its 2008 Plans
October 29, 2007
Hispanics urged to join group – Orlando – The Latin Builders Council
Marketers star at Latin festival in Orlando
October 28, 2007
Business: Language and cultural barriers fall for Hispanics – Members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce do traditional networking, but the group also helps business newcomers. – Tampa Bay
October 24, 2007
Mel Martinez again Florida’s
