LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE Vol 12 No 2 | Page 9

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Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla receives NFL / Hispanic Heritage Foundation Award for Hispanic Leadership – serves as guest Captain of the team during their Hispanic Heritage Game and performs the Game Coin Toss !
The NFL , Hispanic Heritage Foundation ( HHF ) and Courtyard by Marriott have partnered for the third annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards Presented by Courtyard by Marriott during the 2013 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month . The awards recognize the contributions of Hispanic leaders in each NFL market . Each award recipient was recognized instadiums at their annual Hispanic Heritage game in their local market .
In Tampa Bay , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recognized Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla , President of Latin Times Media , Inc ., President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay and creator of the world famous annual Cuban Sandwich Festival ( along with her husband Victor Padilla ). The Hispanic Heritage celebration was held on Sunday , September 29th at Raymond James Stadium . With the support from Courtyard by Marriott , each award recipient selected an organization of their choice that serves the local Hispanic community to receive a $ 2,000 donation . Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla will be donating the money to Judeo Christian Health Clinic .
Si Te Llamo – Hit single wins Golden Mic Latin Awards !
Congratulations to CUQUI Gonzalez , recording artist , entertainer and business woman , on her award song of the year for best pop ballad of 2013 by the Golden Mic Latin Awards for her single “ Si Te Llamo ” – check her on iTunes .
Dinner with the Governor and First Lady !
Jolie Gonzalez and Victor Padilla were recently invited to the Governor ’ s mansion for dinner , right before dinner Jolie snuck into the Governor ’ s office and tested out the desk and chair to see how it fit ….. you never know !!!!
1st Friday – Fort Myers a BIG HIT !
The “ first ” 1 st Friday in SW Florida took place in Fort Myers in September of 2013
@ Mi Quisqueya Restaurant located at 3420 Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers , Florida . A Special thanks to Maria and her beautiful familia for their warm hospitality and welcome ! Each Month at a NEW and Exciting LOCATION !!!! Each month , Latin Times Media will take you to a NEW and Exciting location throughout Florida to connect YOU “ Florida ’ s Business community ” with other great business professionals . Expect these events to be FUN . Expect to make new friends , and GREAT new business connections , while enjoying GREAT food and friendly conversations . Events take place on the 1 st Friday of every month at a new and exciting location ! To attend the next 1 st Friday in SW Florida contact our Regional Marketing Director Claribel Levinson for more info at ( 239 ) 204-9344 or email : Claribel @ Latin-Times . com
The RETURN of 1st Friday , Latin ConneXions !
Tampa Bay ’ s longest running monthly Hispanic / Latino Networking is back !
Latin Times Media cordially invites you the premier of the ALL NEW 1st Friday , Latin ConneXions Networking Social which took place on Friday , October 4th , 2013 !
What you can expect at 1 st Fridays ! Expect these events to be FUN . Expect to make new friends , and GREAT new business connections , while enjoying GREAT food , cultural and business exhibits and great music and dancing .
If in Tampa Bay on the 1 st Friday of the month , join us at Jackson ’ s On The Harbor @ 601 S Harbour Island Blvd , Tampa , FL 33602 . Event Details : 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm . Enjoy a DELICIOUS Complimentary Buffet / Appetizers compliments of Jackson ’ s . This event is FREE to attend . Bring Business Cards and your dancing shoes ! Music and Entertainment by : Delite Entertainment . Participation Opportunities : ( 813 ) 407-6866 or ( 813 ) 407-7191 .