LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE - 4th QTR 2005 VOLUME 4 No 3 | Page 24

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The close of Hispanic Heritage Month !

What a wonderful month full of cultural gatherings and celebrations , we have enjoyed . Latin Times was lucky enough to be there to catch it all !
The Hispanic Heritage Man & Woman of The Gala , was held on Saturday , September 24 , 2005 at the Hyatt Regency in Tampa . Latin Times staff was very impressed by this event . Drawing hundreds of Tampa Bays Latino Business Community out in they ' re finest attire ! The food was great , the music was great , but more importantly the program was great . Jose Valiente , founding partner of Valiente – Hernandez CPA , and Dr . Adrienne Garcia , Executive Director of HCC ’ s Foundation , were recognized as the Hispanic Man and Woman of the Year during the 18th Annual Gala hosted by Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc .
Salsa Fest was held on Friday and Saturday , October 7th & 8th , despite the rain Salsa Fest was a huge success , providing the town & country area of Tampa with 2 days full of cultual music and performances , food and great music . MC ' d by Eladio Linarte of Delite Entertainment . This event was produced by the Upper Tampa Chamber of Commerce . Performers included Luis Alfonso y su Orquesta Internacional with a wonderful performance ! Luis Alfonso also performed at 1st .
24 Abraza El Calor De Tu Cultura !