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Jolie R . Gonzalez Publisher / Editor In Chief
Sergio Sodre Director-Public Relations
Veronica Diaz Editorial Assistant
Daisy Medina Community Liaison
Rosa Mercado Special Reporter
Luis Torcates Sales Manager
Anais Sori Account Executive
Staff Writers : Tita De ' Cocina , FieFie La chAchA , Cholo Bachatolo .
For a one ( 1 ) year subscription ( 6 Issues ), please send a check or money order in the amount of $ 15.00 to : P . O . Box 262574 Tampa , Florida 33685-2574
Special ThanX to : God . Thank you to : Chad Summers , Alfred Frederick for Business Photography . Eladio Linarte -thank you for helping with the music , sorry about the CD !
Main Office : 813-901-5292 Websites : www . thelatinvillage . com or www . Latin-Times . com . Events : www . Latin-Connections . com . Email : JGonzalez @ thelatinvillage . com
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ...
HOLA MI GENTE Y WELCOME TO THE 3 RD EDITION OF LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE !
Feliz Navidad , Feliz Navidad -Feliz Navidad , prospero año y felicidad !!!
Llegaron las Navidades ! This is my favorite time of year -ofcourse a part of me misses the snow from back home ( Chi-Town !!!!) pero , the holidays are special no matter where we are , as long as we are surrounded by family and friends . I have been very fortunate , I am blessed with a loving and supportive circle of familia y amigos .
For the holiday season I would like to say thank you to my wonderful son , Nikko -who shows me so much love and patience when I am working late . para mi mama -Carmen Santiago y mi papa Orlando Rodriguez , thank you both for showing me how to be a strong Latina ., and for never letting me give up . -I love you both . And for my best friends , my team , those people that stand next to me daily , workng side by side with me to ensure that we always reach our deadlines . - Sergio , Veronica , Ciso , Marti , Daisy , Max , Susan , Maggie y Anais . GRACIAS !
On The Home Front ! Things couldn ’ t be going any better at Latin Times headquarters ! Latin Times Magazine has grown by 35 % since our official Magazine release in May of 2005 . Latin Times is currently distributed at over 300 locations ! Places like Wal-Mart , 7-Eleven , Hollywood Video , Bally Total Fitness and many , many more wonderful locations ! We can help you reach Tampa Bay ' s thriving Hispanic community ! To advertise , please call ( 813 ) 901-5292 .
Abraza El Calor De Tu Cultura !
Exciting Upcoming Networking Socials ! If you haven ' t yet visited one of our Networking Socials , what are you waiting for ????
Latin ConneXions offers you a unique opportunity to meet , and greet other local business professionals . 1st . Friday guests include entrepreneurs , small business owners , corporate professionals , doctors , attorneys , real estate professionals , and MUCH MORE ! Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your next potential client , business associate or friend !
Themed Events ! Our 1st . Friday - December 2005 events will feature " La Parranda del Año ! Featuring exciting musica navideña , complete with maracas , guiros , aguinaldos , bombas , coquito y mucha mas !!!! Our 2nd Friday will feature exciting Live Entertainment ! Don ' t miss it - Mock New Years Count-down and Champaign toast to a properous 2006 ! Join us on the 1st & 2nd Fridays in December !
Special Events : It is always better to give , than to receive . Latin Times will be presenting a very special Toy Drive in mid December , please visit our site at : www . Latin-Connections . com often for details , or email : JGonzalez @ thelatinvillage . com to be added to our email lists .
Our New Offices - Tampa Please note that we have relocated our offices from Pinellas to Tampa - Our new office # is ( 813 ) 901-5292 .
HELP Wanted ! Latin Times Magazine is currently looking for experienced and aggressive account executives to join our team ! We have an excellent lead generation program - excellent opportunity for the right person ! We are also looking for freelance writers , photographers , research assistants and promotional staff .
- Remember , the Holidays are for giving , for sharing , make the most of this Holiday Season by spreading some cheer to those in need .
-See you at 1st . & 2nd Fridays ! P ' alante mi gente !
Jolie R . Gonzalez