Happy Holidays , Merry Christmas and happy 15th Anniversary to Latin Times Magazine !
Saludos !
Happy Holidays , Merry Christmas and happy 15th Anniversary to Latin Times Magazine !
Thank you for another great Year !
Hello my friends !
It is hard to believe that we are again on the “ eve ” of another new year , time passed so quickly in 2016 ! Our 2016 went by in a flash , a great flash as we celebrated Latin Times Magazine 15th year anniversary and were honored to feature some great EXCLUSIVE interviews with talented U . S . Hispanics / Latinos such as ; Oscar Torre , Clifton Collins , Jr , Ivonne Coll , Jaina Lee Ortiz , Chuti Tui , and MORE !
In 2016 we also celebrated 6 years of hosting the now world famous Cuban Sandwich Festival and 3 years of hosting our Smackdowns ; which are now in Orlando & Miami , Florida , and 6 years of making the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World , which in 2016 , we made the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the world first at Valencia College , in Orlando , FL and the sandwich measured 120 Ft . We later made the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the world , beating the Orlando record at HCC – Ybor Campus . That sandwich measured 128 ft . Both the Sandwiches were cut up and donated to feed the homeless . In 2016 , Latin Times Media , Inc ., the Cuban Sandwich Festivals , along with the support and donation of our sponsors and supporting restaurants , were able to feed almost 800 homeless people !
How was your 2016 ? Tell me about it at : Jolie @ Latin-Times . com -and I will post inspirational stories to our website : www . LatinTimesMedia . com
What will 2017 bring our nation ? What will it bring our community ? Not for nothing , but this is the worst and hardest decision ever . VOTING for our NEXT President . Even as this issue goes to press , we are still undecided , still studying
06 and praying about this decision , looking at all 4 candidates , even the 2 that “ cannot win ”, the decisions are so hard to make , I hear that from a lot of different people . Personally , I like Hillary , but I am scared of all the stories they say about her , if they are true , then we are in trouble , if they are not true than America will being to heal . As for “ el Trompo ” I have had this love / hate thing going on in my mind when it comes to him . El Trumpo has his strengths which is the ability to build strong and much needed alliances and to bring a breath of fresh air by creating a dramatic change to Washington , pero he has no self-control , and he looks down on 75 % of America , women , minorities , etc ., he is an elitist who has learned how to use his money and power well and often against our minority communities , which include women , African Americans , Hispanics and others . The debates only allow for these two ( 2 ) parties to participate in nationally covered debates , but I wish the nation had the opportunity to have all four ( 4 ) candidates ’ debate . That way the little guys have a fair shot as well . That being said , this election is in God ’ s hands , use your vote wisely , vote your conscious , whoever that is , candidate 1,2,3 or 4 - study , and pray about your decision , what is meant to be -will be , and at the end of the day it does not matter who is president , because Jesus is still the king .
Do you love Cuban Sandwiches ? Join us for one of our upcoming Cuban Sandwich Festivals !
Metro Orlando , Florida 2nd Annual Orlando Cuban Sandwich Smackdown : Saturday , Feb 25th , 2017 for our 2nd Annual Cuban Sandwich Smackdown in Orlando , Florida . The event will be taking place at Valencia College : 1800 S . Kirkman Rd , Orlando , FL . This is a Free Family event , with a dedicated area for kids ! In 2017 , we will also be integrating ART into the festival and will feature many local talents . The Mayor of Orlando has proclaimed
February : Cuban Sandwich Month . Come and watch us as we attempt to make the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the World !
Tampa Bay , Florida ; 6th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival : VIP Opening Night : Friday , March 31st , 2017 ( location TBA ) Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World ; Saturday , April 1st , 2017 and The BIG DAY is Smackdown ; Sunday , April 2nd , 2017 : Festival Address : 1320 E . Palm Ave , Tampa , Florida 33605 ( Ybor City , Palm & 13th -across from the Cuban Club ).
Featuring chefs and restaurants from all around the world competing for the Title of World ' s BEST Cuban Sandwich . Over 50,000 People Expected at the 3-day event !
Miami / South Florida ; 3rd Annual Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ CALLE OCHO , Sunday , March 12th , 2017 @ Calle Ocho ! This event just joined forces with the largest Hispanic / Latino Festival in the United States . Hundreds of food , art and cultural vendors ! DOZENS of VIP & Celebrities ! Over 1 MILLION People attend !
Do you know someone that makes a great Cuban Sandwich ? Invite them to join the contest : CubanSandwichFestival @ Latin-Times . com Stay tuned to our events page for more great Florida events : http :// latintimesmedia . com / events /
In closing , I am looking forward to the adventures and the challenges that lay ahead , as we focus on growing our ministry , our media business , and our event schedule , and introducing our NEWEST EVENT , the Taste of Latino festival , which will be held in the Tampa bay area in 2017 .
Gracias y God Bless you , Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla Founder / CEO / Publisher Media Site : www . LatinTimesMedia . com Marketing , Advertising & PR Services : www . Latin-Times . com
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