Florida + Florida Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 21, 2009
Miami’s most popular NASCAR driver not who you think – Spanish market growing thanks to Montoya’s success
November 18, 2009
Rubén Blades slings salsa at the James L. Knight Center this Saturday – Miami
November 16, 2009
Honduras’ crisis brings South Florida election showdown – Divisions over Honduras’ political future are evident not only in the Central American country but also in South Florida as legal issues arise over elections.
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio will be the keynote speaker Nov. 18 when the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) and Prudential hold their summit, entitled Branding: Creating an Image for Success.
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
ESPN Deportes Radio WAMA 1550 AM Launches in Tampa
November 12, 2009
University of Central Florida Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández was recently named to the College Board’s governing body
Tax service taps into Hispanic market – Florida
November 10, 2009
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to pick its first post-schism board
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
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,
August 10, 2009
WPLG, the ABC affiliate in Miami, has fired anchor Charles Perez.
Juanes responde al exilio cubano de Miami
August 7, 2009
Sources told the Miami Herald on Friday that Florida GOP Sen. Mel Martinez said he is going to resign before his term ends in 2010
August 6, 2009
Because of anticipated federal budget cuts, Radio and TV Martí will eliminate 35 positions. Also, their programming is about to be changed.
August 5, 2009
Broward deputy arrested, charged with sexual battery of illegal immigrants
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 31, 2009
Celebrity Tees You Can Bet On – One-of-a-kind t-shirts raise funds for Miami’s Latino community – Palomita Education Fund
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
Ruben Blades brings his Todos Vuelven tour to the James L. Knight Center on November 21 at 8pm.
July 17, 2009
The Senate’s lone Hispanic Republican, Mel Martinez, says he’ll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Pollo asado para la nostalgia – Kokoriko proyecta expandir su sabor colombiano a Broward y Palm Beach
July 16, 2009
A new 24-hour Hispanic channel will be available in the Tampa area in August, according to officials at WMOR, Channel 32. The independent TV station plans to launch the Hispanic network Estrella TV
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 Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce has introduced the Hispanic Business Council.
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.
Long-time political mover and shaker Joe Garcia -a Democrat from Miami Beach, was nominated Tuesday to be director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact for the U.S. Department of Energy.
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
Gloria and Emilio Estefan buy stake in Miami Dolphins
June 22, 2009
Eighty-six Latino families in Orlando who sought to modify their home mortgages through the company Wineberg, Lopez & Rodriguez are now claiming to be victims of fraud, reports La Prensa
June 20, 2009
Upcoming Hispanic events in Central Florida (through July 5th, 2009)
June 19, 2009
Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth pleaded guilty this month to a DUI manslaughter charge for striking Mario Reyes on March 14 in Miami. He began serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday and has reached a financial settlement with the family of the 59-year-old construction worker. After jail, he must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation.
Florida Senate Candidate Marco Rubio Speaks Spanish To Win Votes, But Espouses English-Only Policies
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 12, 2009
Fania Legends Come Together to Perform in Concert Series to Benefit ASPIRA of 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.
Watch: Pitbull’s Drive-By Tour Of South Beach Miami
June 8, 2009
THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – Maria Pierre
June 5, 2009
Horrible asesinato de joven guatemalteco en Miami
Marco Rubio Is the “Cuban Newt Gingrich”?
June 4, 2009
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital :: Photos: Tommy & Thalia Mottola Honored at 7th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala
June 3, 2009
Juan Luis Guerra at Hard Rock Live on Thursday, June 11 – Miami
May 31, 2009
Cristina Saralegui’s home is very much like the Univisión talk show hostess herself: warm, effusive and, yes, a bit playful. She does not do subdued well, nor does she strive to match wingback chair to sofa. That by-the-numbers decor would be so . . . well, so un-Cristina.
Miami mayoral candidates Tomás Regalado, Jose Sanchez face off at debate
Lifting Cuban embargo a trade-off for South Florida business – Miami businesses could benefit — and be hurt — if the trade embargo against Cuba is lifted, a new report says.
Maria Carrillo – Tampa Hispanic activist killed in Miami crash; daughter injured – member of Mayor Iorios’s Hispanic Leadership Council
May 29, 2009
Justice Ochita Suprema? Spirit Airlines promo offends some
May 28, 2009
State College of Florida hires help to reach out to Hispanic students
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 17th annual Gala and Scholarships Presentation on Friday, June 5, at Harborside Event Center from 6:30pm until midnight.
The children of Hispanic migrant farm workers in a sparsely populated area of central Florida finally have access to a pre-school and can now dream of becoming doctors, teachers or nurses. – Mulberry, Florida
Tampa International Airport could add charter flights to Cuba
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Announces Business Stimulus and Outreach Initiatives Worth More Than $100,000
May 26, 2009
Auditions for Miss Florida Latina y Miss Teen Florida Latina
May 14, 2009
THE GULF COAST LATIN CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF OFFICE TO COMCENTERFACILITY IN LAKEWOOD RANCH
May 7, 2009
Bacardi headquarters in Miami headed for historic status
SOFÍA VERGAR TO BRING MAJOR HEAT TO MIAMI FEATURED AS MATRON MAMA MORTON IN THE TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL CHICAGO AT THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
March 25, 2009
Three-year-old US Hispanic cable channel Latele Novela Network has received a boost from Spanish producer and programming and channel distributor Jose Maria Besteiro
March 24, 2009
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Monday sued a Miami company, alleging the company targets Hispanics facing foreclosure and charges them upfront fees to modify their mortgages. – Lincoln Lending Services LLC
March 21, 2009
MIAMI — Cuban-American voters here remain dominated by an older generation with more extreme views on U.S.-Cuba foreign policy, including support for the U.S. embargo against their communist homeland, according to an exit poll taken during the 2008 election.
Una Entrevista Exclusiva con José Luís Napoles de Univision 23 – Miami
March 19, 2009
Ante una redacción sumida en la nostalgia, el director de El Nuevo Herald, Humberto Castelló, anunció el miércoles su renuncia tras siete años de liderazgo por “diferencias de criterio” con la compañía respecto al destino del periódico.
Humberto Castelló, the executive editor of El Nuevo Herald in Miami, has resigned and managing editor Tony Espetia (pictured on the right), is retiring
Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio has quietly registered as a candidate for the Senate seat to be vacated by Mel Martinez in 2010.
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
2009 Miami Latin Gay Film Festival To Kick Off With “Quemar Las Naves”
March 18, 2009
Richard Pérez-Feria, a former People en Español managing editor, has been named Sr VP, editorial and entertainment at Miami-based agency República.
March 16, 2009
Coldwell Banker trains Latino commercial real estate brokers – Jacksonville, Florida
Latino layoffs at the Miami Herald
Alexis Rivera is leaving joins WPBF in West Palm Beach as a news reporter.
Study Gives Birth to a New Tampa Hispanic Business Organization
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 15, 2009
Lowering bar on Florida’s teachers’ ESOL is a bad idea – A quarter-million Florida kids are learning English for the first time. In South Florida, it’s about one in seven children. Under state rules, they’re expected to master the language in two years and pass the FCAT.
March 14, 2009
Once the Latin Rhythms Begin, Miami Gets Moving
March 13, 2009
Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jr. to Receive Award from Miami’s Beacon Council
“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
NAACP: Blacks losing Orlando Magic arena jobs and contracts to Hispanics
March 11, 2009
Budweiser Supports Latino Higher Education Through $20,000 Donation to Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation
March 10, 2009
Two prominent Miami-Dade brothers are scheduled to surrender to federal authorities Monday afternoon to begin their nine-year prison sentences for orchestrating a kickback scheme involving millions of dollars in contracts with a Kendall hospital. – Carlos and Jorge de Céspedes
T-Mobile Walks Latin Music Fans Down the Red Carpet at Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latin(R)
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
Miami-based doll has Hispanic look and immigrant story – Maru and Friends Dolls
Joe Sánchez anuncia candidatura para Alcaldía de Miami
Cuba Travel Services, Inc. to Launch Hialeah Office
King and Queen of Spain to Visit Pensacola for Its 450th Anniversary
Carlos Otero Celebrates his First Year Anniversary with America TeVe’s Hit Show: ‘Pellizcame que estoy sonando’
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
A Hispanic perspective: Obama opens a door
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.
ESOL advocates fighting loss of teacher training – Florida
December 23, 2008
Hog wild: Hispanics went to market in Hialeah to purchase live pigs for roasting
December 22, 2008
Database of Cuban exiles rekindles memories – A Miami Herald database of Cuban exiles arriving on the Freedom Flights has attracted thousands of visitors and struck a chord with exiles.
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.
Miami Cuban American Frank Jimenez nominated for Florida Supreme Court
University of Central Florida dean aids effort to establish Hispanic museum – Jose B. Fernandez
December 18, 2008
Ken Salazar Wants to Drill, Baby, Drill Off Florida’s Shores
December 17, 2008
Facing pressure to appoint more Hispanics to high-profile slots, President-elect Barack Obama is considering Miami-Dade Aviation Director José Abreu for a leadership post in the federal Department of Transportation.
December 15, 2008
CASA Coldwell Banker addresses Hispanics’ needs – Tampa
Did You Know? Two of every five first-time home buyers in the Tampa Bay area will be Hispanic within the next 20 years
Number of Hispanics attacked near Tampa increases
December 12, 2008
Starting on Sunday, The Miami Herald will publish a 10-part series marking the 50th anniversary of the day when Fidel Castro’s guerrilla movement toppled Fulgencio Batista and began the radical changes that became known as the Cuban revolution.
Hispano de Tampa gana codiciado Premio Nacional ‘20 de menos de 40′
Leonardo Garcia has resigned as executive director of Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist eliminated the only Hispanic nominee (Judge Jorge Labarga) for an as-yet unfilled Florida Supreme Court vacancy Wednesday by appointing him, instead, to a secondary appellate court.
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.
Robberies targeting Hispanics in Clearwater deserve community attention – Florida
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
Mega TV Wins Seven Suncoast Regional EMMY(R) Awards
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
Locos Por Juana Nominated for Grammy in the category of Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album, for La Verdad, Celebration at Jazid Dec. 19 – Miami Beach
December 8, 2008
Dora Casanova de Toro – Publisher/CEO of La Prensa Newspaper received the Don Quijote Award.
Nadia Rowinsky: ‘Soy la ocurrente de ‘Contigo Miami’ ‘
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 5, 2008
La exhibición de una película sobre Ernesto “Che” Guevara, protagonizada por el puertorriqueño Benicio Del Toro generó polémica y protestas en Miami, la capital del exilio cubano por considerarla una afrenta.
A veteran spy catcher, Lt. Col. Chris Simmons, who publicly named people he claims are Cuban government agents, was sued Thursday in Miami federal court, where he was accused of malicious defamation by Silvia Wilhelm.
On Wednesday, Republican congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen got a call from President-elect Barack Obama, didn’t believe it was him, and hung up on him. Twice.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Hispanic Achievers alleging the state discriminated against the organization because the required sampling method for specialty license tags would prevent it from getting a Hispanic-themed plate. – Florida
December 3, 2008
30-yr TV veteran Roberto Vizcón is no longer the general manager at WGEN-TV Channel 8, the Miami affiliate of Colombia’s Caracol network
Gabriel Soto and Geraldine Bazán are already living in Miami
Fox Sports en Espanol Kicks Off Holiday Season with Latin Jazz & Funk
Mega TV Renews Affiliation Agreement With West Palm Beach’s WBWP Channel 57
Venezuelan lawyer gets 2 years in suitcase plea
WSRE-TV launches new Spanish-language channel, V-Me – Pensacola, Florida
JetBlue Airways wants to add Dominican Republic, Mexico routes from South Florida
Poll: Miami’s Cuban-Americans favor end to embargo
Hispanic voters helped turn Florida blue for president-elect Barack Obama, but not all of them are cheering. Many Colombian, Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants who voted Republican are nervous about what comes next.
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez’s announcement Tuesday that he will not run for reelection set off a political free-for-all throughout Florida, as a slew of would-be successors began jockeying for position in the state’s marquee race in 2010.
December 2, 2008
Tampa’s Global Future Arrives From Latin America
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.
The 2010 Senate election cycle has barely started, but the Democrats’ top target has already emerged: Republican Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida.
Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer tapped Orange County political consultant Belinda Ortiz Monday to take the job of Hispanic outreach coordinator for the state party.
A battle over language: How to prepare, or not, for bilingual students? – Should a reading teacher who works with students learning English as a second language have special training?
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 21, 2008
Raul Rio, a local political activist and former director of a Spanish-language publication, died Tuesday after a long battle with skin and prostate cancer. He was 85 – Palm Beach, Florida
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, already under consideration for a high-level job with the Obama administration, doesn’t need another award to bolster his resume. He’s getting one anyway. U.S. News & World Report, in a piece posted Thursday on the magazine website, names Diaz among 24 people honored as ”America’s Best Leaders” for 2008.
Central, South American retailers in Tampa for conference – 250 retailers, importers, exporters and trade experts from 16 Caribbean and South American countries gathered at the 18th annual Retailers of the Americas conference
Hispanic Hotel Group To Open Its Seventh Marriott in Seven Years – Miami
November 19, 2008
DIRECTV Más unveils ‘Look Up’ Miami Campaign
LATINA Style in Honoring Victoria E. Villalba as the ‘Latina Entrepreneur of the Year’ of Miami, Florida!
Reunirá concierto en Miami a Alejandro Sanz, Chayanne y Albita
November 18, 2008
Muere en Miami el actor cubano Julito Martínez
DIRECTV Mas Unveils Expanded Channel Offering and New Comparative Look Up Miami Campaign
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
Tony Meléndez es un ejemplo de fe y perseverancia: sin manos, toca la guitarra con los pies y su melodiosa voz conmueve a la audiencia. – Orlando
Indicted man’s firm gave to Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart
November 17, 2008
La Milonga Brings Romance and Tango to the Miami Short Film Festival
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Honor Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz at The National League of Cities’ (NLC) Meeting In Orlando
The stars celebrate Be Live 2008 in Miami Cabas, Carlos Vives, and Raúl de Molina were just some of the celebs that attended the second annual benefit gala
A street in Doral will be named after Venezuelan singer and actor Jose Luis Rodriguez. A portion of Northwest 107th Avenue will be co-designated as “Jose Luis Rodriguez El Puma Avenue” in honor of the actor.
Café Bustelo opens cafe in South Beach – Florida
Friends, foes watch Mel Martinez – Republicans are already eager for Mel Martinez to say whether he will run for reelection in 2010, while Democrats are hoping to vote him out of office.
Orlando’s Fernando Bujones earns “extraordinary” tribute in new documentary
November 12, 2008
Come & Join LATINA Style Business Series in Miami to Celebrate 10 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs Nationwide!
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz — engineer of downtown’s building boom, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, supporter of President-elect Barack Obama — may soon add a new title for his résumé: member of Obama’s administration.
November 11, 2008
Helga Silva, VP of News for Univision’s Miami stations WLTV-23 and Telefutura’s WAMI-69, will be stepping down from the job at the end of the year.
Cost of burial turns Orlando-area Hispanics to cremation
November 6, 2008
Miami’s three Cuban-American congressional Republicans staved off the most serious challenges of their careers Tuesday, crushing Democratic hopes of making major inroads in the traditionally Republican Hispanic community – Reps. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart & Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce Announces XXIX Annual Gala at Four Seasons, Miami – November 14, 2008
Palm Beach County’s 2008 Hispanic Teacher of the Year honored – Dolores Santiago
Obama first Democrat to win Florida’s Hispanic vote
November 5, 2008
Obama won big among Hispanics — with GOP’s help – Florida
November 3, 2008
2008 Executive Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference – November 13-14, 2008 – Orlando, Florida
Lee County’s Hispanic voters urged to show up, be counted – Florida
AP Analysis: Florida Dems gain from Hispanic growth
In Florida, focus falls on turnout, Hispanic vote
October 27, 2008
Diversity among Hispanics presents challenge for presidential campaigns – Florida
A fight broke out in the middle of a crowd of 40,000 people at the Calle Orange Festival Saturday night. It was supposed to be a family event to celebrate Hispanic heritage, but things got so out of hand that promoters decided to cancel the main performer. – Orlando, Florida
October 26, 2008
Did You Know? Miami-Dade has 50,859 ESOL students (15% of the district’s student body) and in Broward has 24,631 ESOL students (almost 10% of all students) – Florida
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 24, 2008
Diaz-Balart secures $2M contract for firm that sold spy gear to Caracas – Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart secured a $2 million contract for a firm that did business with Venezuela.
October 23, 2008
In Cubiche, Voices of Cuba’s Lost Generation Unite in Song
Bill Richardson leads rally for Obama in West Tampa
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 19, 2008
Miami’s Diaz-Balarts face first real challenge – U.S. Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart vs. Raul Martinez, the ex-mayor of Hialeah, and Joe Garcia, a former head of a national Cuban-American group
October 17, 2008
McEvoy, president of EMBARQ Business, Honored by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando
John McCain rides into Miami Friday on the hopes the city will offer the right change in scenery for a pro-immigration, anti-Castro Republican struggling in the polls.
October 16, 2008
“There’s an opening we see in Florida, and we like our chances,” Temo Figueroa, national Latino vote director for Obama, an Illinois Democrat, said in an interview. Hispanics represent 14 percent of the electorate in Florida, making them a key to victory in this battleground state
Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Raul Martinez rip each other over Cuba, taxes in District 21 debate – Florida
October 15, 2008
Palm Ballroom closure forces Miss Latina Palm Beach pageant to move
October 7, 2008
Top 20 Hispanic-Owned Companies in Florida
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.
The contest between incumbent U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart and former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez has drawn national attention because it is expected to be close, and because it is colorful. – Economics to decide matchup
October 2, 2008
Colgate Total Advanced and its spokesperson, Myrka Dellanos, were present at the American Diabetes Association’s 2nd annual Feria de Salud Por Tu Familia on Saturday, September 27th at Miami’s Tropical Park. Myrka spoke about the importance of maintaining oral health as it affects your overall health and participated in a meet and greet with event guests. Myrka posing with her Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste ad after delivering her welcome speech, in which she emphasized the importance of maintaing good oral hygiene in managing diabetes. Julia Burgos, director of the ADA Latino initiatives, and Dr. Sofia Vasquez Salomon, from the ADA board of directors, pose with Myrka after an educational seminar hosted in the Colgate tent. For more information on diabetes and its affects on oral health, please visit http://www.colgatetotal.com/espanol About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet pet foods. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgate.com .
ABCTE Partners With Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Recruit More Teachers of Color for High-Need Florida Schools
NDN’s Analysis of Hispanic Voters in Florida Increasingly Relevant
October 1, 2008
Imagina US Wednesday announced the launch of Television Dominicana, its 24-hour, Spanish-language channel, on Comcast’s Selecto and Cable Latino packages in Boston and Miami.
Venezuela Al Dia (25,000, Spanish-language), a weekly newspaper published in Miami targeting Venezuelan expatriates, is expanding into other U.S cities.
