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Jolie R . González Publisher / Editor In Chief
Libni Cacéres Creative Director
Marti López Editor / Creative Assistant
Sergio Sodre Hispanic Market Liaison
Daisy Medina Community Liaison
Rosa Mercado Editorial Assistant / Staff Writer / Reporter
Celia Renteria Szelwach Staff Writer
Roberto Germain Staff Writer
Sales Staff Julio Aviles Account Executive / Special Reporter
Conchita Burpee Intermixx Marketing
Tom Mohr Account Executive
Carmen Santiago Account Executive / Special Reporter
Photography / Video Miguel Matos of Matos Photography
Honorio Medina of Medina ’ s Photography
Angel Luis Pagan and Eddie Perez
Contributors Ivette Mayo – Writer
1st Quarter 2007 Cover LIBNIDesigns thelatinfiles
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Letter from la Editor in Chief
En la Comunidad
Biz Block
Thank you To Our Sponsors !
On the Cover
Tampa Bay ’ s Latina Movers N Shakers
En la Cocina
¡ Recetas Deliciosas !
Horoscope Highway Spanglish Horoscopes . By : La Chic A ’ Divina
The Sports Room By : Roberto Germain
Calle Social By : Jolie R . González
Bochinche Blvd
Cruising la Calle
Action Venue
Calendario de Eventos
E-Guide
Entertainment Guide
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Special ThanX to God . Thank you to : Alfred Frederick for Business Photography , Brad Swarts for being supportive , Carmen Santiago for being a great mom and Nikko Gonzalez for being the best son in the world .
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