Press Releases + Florida Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 7, 2009

Sedano’s Supermarkets Expands to Orlando

November 5, 2009

Editorial Ultramar Launches Miami Hispanic Poetry Collection

November 2, 2009

Tony Argiz Honored by South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America

October 27, 2009

Marc Anthony Sets New Milestone at Miami’s American Airlines Arena

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 9, 2009

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

September 10, 2009

PRSA Miami Brings Hispanic Social Media Gurus Together for Hispanic Media 3.0: Social, Bilingual and Ready to Mingle, a Professional Development Workshop

August 20, 2009

PITBULL/MR. 305 RECIBE LA LLAVE DE LA CIUDAD DE MIAMI

June 12, 2009

Fania Legends Come Together to Perform in Concert Series to Benefit ASPIRA of Florida

June 8, 2009

THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – Maria Pierre

June 4, 2009

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital :: Photos: Tommy & Thalia Mottola Honored at 7th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala

May 28, 2009

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

March 16, 2009

Study Gives Birth to a New Tampa Hispanic Business Organization

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 10, 2009

T-Mobile Walks Latin Music Fans Down the Red Carpet at Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latin(R)

January 28, 2009

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’

December 9, 2008

Mega TV Wins Seven Suncoast Regional EMMY(R) Awards

Tampa Hosting its First Salsa Congress at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

December 3, 2008

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

November 21, 2008

Hispanic Hotel Group To Open Its Seventh Marriott in Seven Years – Miami

November 19, 2008

LATINA Style in Honoring Victoria E. Villalba as the ‘Latina Entrepreneur of the Year’ of Miami, Florida!

November 18, 2008

DIRECTV Mas Unveils Expanded Channel Offering and New Comparative Look Up Miami Campaign

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

November 12, 2008

Come & Join LATINA Style Business Series in Miami to Celebrate 10 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs Nationwide!

November 6, 2008

Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce Announces XXIX Annual Gala at Four Seasons, Miami – November 14, 2008

October 26, 2008

Congressman Silvestre Reyes and South Florida Democrats Discuss Veterans’ Issues on Monday, October 27, 2008

October 17, 2008

McEvoy, president of EMBARQ Business, Honored by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

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 .

September 30, 2008

Florida’s Major Latino Faith Community Leaders Announce Support of Amendment 2

September 29, 2008

BBU Bank Appoints Rafael Saldana as President & CEO

September 27, 2008

PinPinHao Makes First Acquisition of POTENCIA Energy Drink And Says Hola Miami!

September 24, 2008

Navarro Discount Pharmacies Launches Savings Club with $3-a-Month Meds and Free Delivery Service

September 12, 2008

The First Mexican Cinema Series was Presented in Orlando with Great Success

September 9, 2008

GolTV Launches on Bright House Networks in Tampa Bay

August 14, 2008

Mayor Diaz Voices His Concerns about Situation in Venezuela

August 12, 2008

‘CONTIGO MIAMI’ (With You, Miami) – South Florida now has its own television show because America Te Ve is… ‘CONTIGO MIAMI’

Hispanic Hotel Owners Association To Hold First Hotel, Development and Investment Conference October 8-10 – MarketWatch

August 4, 2008

Auditions are being held now for the Miss Florida Latina and Miss Teen Florida Latina pageants.

August 1, 2008

Democracia USA Launches 2008 Central Florida Hispanic Voter Project

July 29, 2008

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the National Press Club

July 16, 2008

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Announces Mayors ‘08 Action Forums in Five American Cities

June 26, 2008

Tampa: ‘The Ideal Gateway to Commerce with the Americas’

June 25, 2008

San Antonio Native Hosts 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Bravo – Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada will perform hosting duties for event to air June 27

SPIRIT AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN FORT LAUDERDALE AND BOGOTA, COLOMBIA STARTING JULY 24, 2008 – $69 Roundtrip Introductory Fares

June 23, 2008

Miami Immigration Law Firm Cordero & Associates Increases Presence in Latin America

June 12, 2008

Accentmarketing Announces New Leadership Team on Chevrolet Account – Esteban, Rodriguez, Schiffer and Kruger Receive Promotions

June 10, 2008

Pacer Health Corporation Moves Up the Ranks of the Top 500 Hispanic Businesses

June 4, 2008

Celebrities at the “Septima Entrega de la Portada de Hispanic Target”

June 3, 2008

Polito Vega to Be Honored At The AT&T Tropical Night – Miami

May 22, 2008

Expert Group, Inc. Welcomes Mr. Daniel U. Brito as a Senior Loan Officer

ad:tech Miami Connects Marketers with Hispanic Culture, Diversity and Growth Online

May 13, 2008

Latino Press Awards 2008 – May 13th, 2008 at 7:30PM – Miami

May 12, 2008

USHCC Foundation Sparks Business Dreams of Miami Youth

April 30, 2008

‘Glamour’ Arrives to Romance 106.7 FM – Miami

April 28, 2008

7UP and Celebrity Chef Carlos Fernandez Search for 100% Naturally Talented Chefs with 7UP Recipe for Success Contest

April 25, 2008

Video: A Celebration Fit for a Princess – Disney Parks Celebrate Dream-Come-True Quinceanera for 15 Lucky Girls

April 24, 2008

Hundreds of Floridians to Demonstrate at the DNC to Fight for Their Right to have Their Votes Counted | LULAC

April 21, 2008

Andres Oppenheimer Joins GENTV

April 16, 2008

El Nuevo Dia Orlando Launches Custom Publishing Division for the U.S. Hispanic Market

April 14, 2008

Bank of America Launches Latin America Shared Service Center in Miami

April 8, 2008

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Holds Successful Student Leadership Conference at Miami Dade College

April 2, 2008

Cabinet Members, Global Business Leaders, and Celebrities Support Development in Latin America and the Caribbean through Annual Meeting of Inter-American Development Bank in Miami

April 1, 2008

Second Annual ‘Quinceañera ~ Florida Quince Guide and Show’

March 24, 2008

A New Florida Attraction Highlights Cuban-American Culture

March 18, 2008

Old Spice Domino Tournament at Calle Ocho Achieves the Guinness World Record(TM) for ‘Most People Playing Dominos’

March 13, 2008

Juan Luis Guerra Performed Center Stage at the Poder Benefit Concert

March 10, 2008

Univision Radio to Debut The Enrique and Joe Show on Miami’s La Kalle 98.3 FM

March 5, 2008

Miami Resident Chef Lorena Garcia Rolls Up Sleeves to Cook with Nestlé for Thousands of Spectators at Calle Ocho

February 19, 2008

Tickets on Sale for the PODER Benefit Concert – A private concert and reception featuring Grammy Award winner Juan Luis Guerra

February 13, 2008

WRAZ La Raza 106.3 FM Adds Popular SBS Morning and Afternoon Programs – Miami

February 12, 2008

Nielsen Chooses República to Build Brand Awareness in Anticipation of Launch of Its Local People Meter – Miami

February 7, 2008

Vostu.com Launches in Miami

January 29, 2008

El Nuevo Día Orlando Reports a Successful 2007

January 23, 2008

Let Dr. Manny Be In Charge of Your Health – WSBS-Mega TV Canal 22 – Miami

January 16, 2008

Tennis Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernandez Prepares to ‘Run for Something Better’ at ING Miami Marathon

January 4, 2008

SBS Inaugurates New FM Radio Station in Miami – LA RAZA 106.3

Navarro Discount Pharmacies Names New Chief Executive Officer – Marcio C. Cabrera

January 2, 2008

Banco Sabadell acquires BBVA Private Banking business in Miami

December 10, 2007

Mexican Pop Sensation RBD to Headline Musical Line-up at 5th Annual Premios Fox Sports Presented by DHL Taking Place December 12 in Miami Beach

December 6, 2007

ZANA Network and Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Support Small Business Growth

December 5, 2007

‘Noticias 41 Beats Telemundo’ – Miami

November 30, 2007

Entravision Communications Corporation to Acquire WNUE-FM Serving the Orlando, Florida Market

November 28, 2007

Veteran Journalists and Diversity Experts Focus on Immigration and Migration Trends at Dec. 4 Think Tank

November 26, 2007

El Circulo Visits the Big Apple and Miami

November 19, 2007

WPBT Channel 2 Presents Broadcast Premiere of Shakira in Concert Thursday, November 29 at 9 PM – Miami

November 14, 2007

LULAC Brings Summit for Hispanic Veterans to Orlando, Florida

November 12, 2007

Media Vista Multimedia Corp Wins Prestigious Community Business Award

November 6, 2007

Cordero & Associates in Miami has hired Mily Delgado as Senior Paralegal of their Immigration Practice

Liberty Power CEO David Hernandez Delivers Keynote Address at 35th National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference and Business Opportunity Fair

November 5, 2007

South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare 2007 Healthcare Provider of the Year

October 31, 2007

Latin GRAMMY(R) nominee Willy Chirino & WaMu Host Mock Guitar Jamming Session for Schoolchildren to Teach the Legacy of Latin Music

Hispanic State Legislators Convene 5th National Summit

October 4, 2007

Comcast Spotlight Expands Hispanic Network Advertising Opportunities in Miami

October 2, 2007

Local Spanish Program Debuts This Sunday – Sarasota, Florida

October 1, 2007

Nova Southeastern University Receives $2.8 Million Title V Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Selecciones’ Second Annual “Generation Latino: Young Hispanics Who Are Inspiring the World” Franchise Event Returns on Wednesday, October 3 in Miami

PODER Magazine Launches Miami Edition

September 24, 2007

Rooms To Go Welcomes Myrka Dellanos to their Miami International Showroom

September 20, 2007

DIRECTV Adds WTPH-14 Azteca America to the Southwest Florida Local Broadcast Channel Lineup

Jose Tillan of MTV Networks Latin America has been Selected as the Featured Speaker for Hispanic Professionals Networking Group’s Inaugural Miami Event

Juan Carlos and Frankie Jay of “El Vacilón’ To Toss Ceremonial First Pitch At Upcoming Marlins Game – LA MEGA 97.9 FM’s DJs Will Travel from New York to Open the Last Home Game of the Season against the New York Mets

September 18, 2007

South Florida Leaders Endorse Governor Romney

September 15, 2007

Hispanic Owned Bridal-Quince Magazine in Florida Goes Green

September 13, 2007

NCLR President and CEO to Address the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Convention in Orlando

September 12, 2007

University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Receives Major Federal Grant to Address Hispanic Health Issues

September 10, 2007

MEGA TV Launches Today “Marí Elvira Live’ – Miami

August 26, 2007

Announcing the 2007 edition of the Miss Florida Latina and Miss Teen Florida Latina pageants.

August 22, 2007

NAHREP, Wells Fargo To Co-Host Hispanic Home Buying Empowerment Seminar – Lake Buena Vista, Florida

August 20, 2007

“El Gángster’ & “Funky Joe’ Join Spanish Broadcasting System

Pepe Alva Releases New CD “Demos’ With a Benefit Concert in Miami

August 1, 2007

Hispanic Marketing Online Course for Professionals from Florida State University

July 30, 2007

7DIAS Newspaper wins 8 Media Idolo Awards – 2007

The 2007 National Conference on Latinos and AIDS features Soraida Martinez and Rosie Perez.

July 26, 2007

Hispanic Business Magazine Honors Liberty Power as the Fastest Growing Hispanic-Owned Company in the United States

July 24, 2007

NCLR to Present 2007 NCLR/Ford Motor Company Affiliate of the Year Award to CentroNí at NCLR Annual Conference in Miami, FL

BAC Florida Bank Appoints Joaquin Arguello As New Senior Vice President To Lead Bank’s Domestic Banking Division

July 23, 2007

‘ED in 08′ Joins With the National Council of La Raza to Discuss a New National Poll of Latino Voters

July 17, 2007

Spanish American Veteran Association Receive Honorary Recognition on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 by Hispanic Advocacy Coalition at Brevard County Government Center

July 16, 2007

Home Shopping Latino, Inc. – VIVA Looks for Home in South Florida

July 1, 2007

Rafael Saldana, President of R-G Crown Bank Brings a Diverse Philanthropy Perspective To Community Foundation of Central Florida Board of Directors

June 21, 2007

Daddy Yankee Joins Latino 96.3 FM as Special Guest on June 22 – Miami

June 17, 2007

The Enlightenment Foundation of Florida and Spanishnet College Granting New Scholarships for All Health Care Providers

June 14, 2007

Código Astral to Air on MEGA TV

Hispanic Hotel Owners Association to Hold Hotel Investment Seminar for High Net-worth Latinos in Miami, June 26-27

June 13, 2007

Amigos For Kids(TM) Hosts ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night ’07

June 12, 2007

Cristina Honors Special Fathers and Makes Their Dreams a Reality during Sonando Contigo

June 11, 2007

Windows Vista Empowers Miami Hispanic Parents During Online Family Safety Seminars

May 23, 2007

2nd Annual Search Engine Strategies Latino Conference and Expo to be Held in Miami, Florida on June 18 & 19, 2007

May 15, 2007

Jacksonville Film Festival Announces 2007 Viva Cinema Spanish Language Film Program

May 14, 2007

XPediente to Profile Famous Disappearances of the Cuban Revolution – Mega TV

El Paracaidista: 6 years helping immigrants

May 3, 2007

National Society of Hispanic MBAs :: Top Hispanic Leaders Convene at 4th Annual Hispanic Executive Summit

May 2, 2007

Daniel Imperato 2008 Presidential Candidate to Speak at West Palm Beach Immigration Rights Rally

Walt Disney World to offer Quinceañera celebrations – Resort Features Stunning Venues for Family Celebrations

May 1, 2007

Casa Latino Moves into Florida

El Nuevo Dí Orlando Reaches Circulation of 38,378 As Reported by the CAC Audit

April 29, 2007

The DOH Hispanic Obesity Prevention Education HOPE Initiative is Accepting Applications for $325,000 in Mini-Grant Funding for Florida Organizations

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Hosts Its 15th Annual Symposium, in Miami

April 26, 2007

Latina Leaders Unite in Miami to kick off CATALINA Magazine’s 5th Annual “Essence of Latinas’ National Tour

April 25, 2007

Michael Dell to Announce Hispanic-Focused Initiative at Endeavors Summit in Miami

April 19, 2007

Voz Latina 2007: Conference to Address Innovative Ways to Reach the Expanding Hispanic Market

April 16, 2007

Hispanic Yellow Pages Network Launches 19th Edition of Directorio En Espanol – Tampa

April 15, 2007

House King’s Editor in Chief Leads Colloquium on Hispanic Artist Lydia Rubio

April 13, 2007

SBS – Romance 106. 7 FM Announces New Afternoon Radio Program “Happy Hour’ – Florida

April 10, 2007

CENTRO Mi Diario launches “Quinceañera – Florida Quince Guide” – Tampa

National and State Latino Leaders Unite for Florida School Choice

South Florida Connections Strong at Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2007 Woman of the Year Awards

April 3, 2007

Miami’s Fonomemecos Return to the Airwaves Better Than Ever

April 2, 2007

University of Miami Launches New Online Paralegal Program in Spanish

Hispanic Yellow Pages Network and the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Working for a Common Goal

March 29, 2007

U.S. Starcoms Bell Latino Division Opens Two Outlets in Florida

March 21, 2007

Now Geraldine Bazan is a Very Bad Behaved Girl in “Under the Reigns of Love’ Being Filmed in Miami, FL

March 20, 2007

Hispanic Consultant to Assist Hispanic Businesses – Florida

March 14, 2007

Hispanic PR Wire and PRSA Co-Host Palm Beach Media Panel with Leading Hispanic Media on March 21

Documentary Tocar y Luchar Wins Audience Award at the Miami International Film Festival

March 9, 2007

ParaRentar.comâ„¢ Gears Up for the Calle Ocho Celebration in Miami as an Event Sponsor

March 6, 2007

AMERICA TE VE announces its new show “LA FLOR DE HIALEAH’ March 6 at 10:30 pm

February 28, 2007

Latin3 Joins Habitat For Humanity In Their Community Efforts In South Florida

February 23, 2007

Mega TV’s Pronósticos Looks to the Future of Cuba After Fidel Castro

February 22, 2007

Al Gore to be Keynote Speaker at PODER-NAA Green Forum

February 15, 2007

El Nuevo Dí Orlando Reports Record Sales and Circulation for 2006

LaBovick LaBovick & Wald, PA Partners with The Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach to Award Scholarship for Local Teen

February 12, 2007

Gaming Solutions International and LatinWebTesc Partner On Spanish Language Content Development

February 6, 2007

New York Life Kicks Off Latest Hispanic Community Initiative in South Florida

January 31, 2007

Ivan Perez Named Vice President, Director of Sales for Miami – Azteca America

Spanish Broadcasting System Announces Plans to Develop State-Of-The-Art Broadcast Facility in South Florida

January 26, 2007

Aeromexico Offers Two-For-One Special between Ft. Lauderdale and Any Mexico Destination

January 25, 2007

MARC ANTHONY WITH SPECIAL GUEST STAR JENNIFER LOPEZ HEADLINE OCEAN DRIVE MAGAZINE MARKET AMERICA SUPER XLII:THE PARTY

January 23, 2007

National Council of La Raza President Janet Murguí to Speak at Southeast Regional Affiliate Network Reception in Orlando

January 18, 2007

Kanye West, John Legend, Fergie, Don Omar, Ivy Queen & Aventura to Perform at Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert Series

January 16, 2007

Mega TV Proudly Brings “Tres Patines’ to Miami Airwaves

January 10, 2007

Former Florida Governor Bob Martinez Joins Holland & Knight

January 4, 2007

Arte de America Hispana Deadline February 9th, 2007

January 3, 2007

Florida State University to Offer Online Course in Hispanic Marketing Communication

December 18, 2006

Cuban-American Rapper Pitbull and Elhood.com Pay Surprise Visit to Amigos For Kids After-School Program. – Miami

The Banco Popular Foundation Awards Grants to Eight Local Organizations – Orlando

December 15, 2006

Juega con tu Belleza Caress winners during People en Español Party – Miami

December 13, 2006

Costa Cruise Lines Hosts Children from “Amigos For Kids’ for Special Holiday Party Aboard Costa Mediterranea – Miami

Hispanic Yellow Pages Network to Distribute 11th Edition for Orlando

December 7, 2006

Mega TV Recipient of Five EMMY(R) Awards

December 6, 2006

Mega TV’S “Venezuela Decide’ Receives Highest Ratings in Miami for Coverage of Venezuelan Election