LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE
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Latin Times Magazine has been sharing important news and stories for almost 23 years! As an established minority and woman owned company, Latin-Times Media, Inc., is committed to our clients and to our community, we take great pride in the host of tools we offer including full marketing agency services that offer businesses specialty marketing and advertising solutions that specifically target and reach Florida’s thriving Hispanic/Latino communities! Latin Times Media, Inc. specializes in Helping Hispanic/Latinos stay in touch with news & culture! |
In 2024, Latin Times Magazine will be celebrating 23 years of excellence in Media. As an established minority and woman owned company, Latin-Times Media, Inc., is committed to our clients and to our community, we take great pride in the host of tools we offer including full marketing agency services that offer businesses specialty marketing and advertising solutions that specifically target and reach Florida’s thriving Hispanic/Latino communities!
MEET THE TEAM
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JOLIE GONZALEZ-PADILLA 2001 – Present Award Winning Publisher and founder of Bilingual News: Latin Times Media, Inc. Latin Times Magazine, LatinTimesMedia.com, e-Latino Weekly Newsletter and all associated social media platforms. Host of:
Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla was born and raised in Chicago, IL to parents Carmen Santiago and Orlando Rodriguez, of Puerto Rican descent.
In 2000, in search of new opportunities, Jolie relocated to Tampa Bay, and after taking a crash course in publishing, and “business 101” and while knowing only a handful of people in the Tampa and Orlando areas, she started her first publication; C.L.U.B. Magazine, (City of Latin Urban Beats!). The mini magazine was a digest size and targeted mainly Latin Entertainment. The magazine eventually began distribution to the Metro Orlando area. Today, her publication is called Latin Times Magazine, a full-size color, glossy (bi-lingual) publication that combines Business, Community, Culture and Entertainment, in an impressive presentation. In early 2004, Jolie Gonzalez created the “e-Latino Weekly” Previous Accomplishments, Awards and Recognitions: April 2006 Ms. Gonzalez was awarded the prestigious “Hispanic Businesswoman of the Year” award by the Puerto Rico Cultural Parade Organization of Tampa Bay. 2007, Latin Times Magazine was awarded the Idolo Award which was presented by Tampa Bay’s Historical Centro Asturiano, for best Spanish Owned Magazine in Tampa Bay. 2007 Tampa Bay Business Journal Minority Businessperson of the Year in Business Services In early 2008, Jolie Gonzalez was awarded the 2008 EXITO Award for Women Entrepreneurs by the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Tampa Bay. 2008 Tampa Bay Business Journal Media award: Businesswoman of the Year in Media 2010: Elected Chair of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay In 2011 Jolie received the Builder of Community Award by Univision and FMCRC at the Let’s Do Business Florida Summit. In 2012, Mrs. Gonzalez-Padilla helped to organize a merger between the two leading local Hispanic/Latino chambers of commerce in Tampa Bay and was elected as President of the merged organization the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay. In 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Padilla produced the first Cuban Sandwich Festival in Ybor City, the event was an immediate success, and just celebrated its 12th Annual event -held even during Covid19. The event is currently hosted in Central Florida, SW Florida as well as Jacksonville area -with the main event held in Ybor City. People from all over the world attend the Ybor City festival. 2013 Winner NFL & U.S. Hispanic Heritage Foundation Hispanic Leadership Award Presented on National television during Hispanic Heritage Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game 2013 NFL Hispanic Heritage Honorary Captain Flipped the Game Coin to start the game! In 2019, the couple “re-started” the Taste of Latino Festival, held during Hispanic Heritage month, the Taste of Latino is currently held in Central Florida, SW Florida, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay – the event consists of a Top Chef Contest, Top Latino Lideres awards, Live music and entertainment. |
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Victor Padilla aka The VIPA 2010 – Present Vice President/Partner of Award-Winning Publication of Bilingual News: Latin Times Media, Inc. Latin Times Magazine, LatinTimesMedia.com, e-Latino Weekly Newsletter and all associated social media platforms. Host of:
Vice President / Partner of Latin Times Media and Magazine
A Tampa Native, Victor Padilla attended High School at Tampa Bay Technical High School, and attended Hillsborough Community College, going on to later attend Gulf Coast Community College and majoring in Business Administration. Victor is of Puerto Rican/ Sephardic Jewish descent, the son of Victor and Ana Padilla who were community Leaders in the Tampa Bay Area. Victor worked for the MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) During the early 80’s in Tampa, in the Communications Video and Audio engineering division with Abdiel Ortiz. Years later worked in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical business for over 25 years and taught Pharmacology and Spanish for Healthcare workers. Victor is the Vice President/Partner of Latin Times Media and Magazine, he is also editor/publisher, and writer with wife Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla, work and publish their Bilingual Magazine “Latin Times”. Victor works closely with entertainers, celebrities, actors, actresses, and nationally, and internationally. Co-Founder of Latin Times “EL CAFÉ” Show Victor and Jolie are the sole creators and Founders of The International Cuban Sandwich Festival and Taste of Latino Festivals. Victor and Jolie received the “Cultural Assets Award” in 2012 by Tampa City Council and Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Victor with his wife Jolie continue working in creating cultural and community events for the Tampa Bay Area and Statewide. In 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Padilla produced the first Cuban Sandwich Festival in Ybor City, the event was an immediate success, and just celebrated its 12th Annual event -held even during Covid19. The event is currently hosted in Central Florida, SW Florida as well as Jacksonville area -with the main event held in Ybor City. People from all over the world attend the Ybor City festival.
Victor Padilla is an ordained Minister and pastor of Seed Ministries with wife Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla. Victor and Jolie are the founders and Pastors of Seed Ministries/ Seed Live, and Founders of In Truth News Live/ intruthnews.com
2009- Victor Padilla Becomes Vice President/Partner of Latin Times 2010- Victor Padilla receives the Tampa Latin Chamber Business Person of the Year, 2011/2012- Board Member of the Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce 2011- Co-Founder and Co-Creator of The Cuban Sandwich Festival 2012, Victor Padilla and Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla receive the “Cultural Asset” Award from the Tampa City Council and Mayor Bob Buckhorn 2013-2014- Assisted in the merger of the Tampa Latin Chamber and The Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber forming ” Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay “Chair of Membership” 2014- Co-Founder, Ordained Minister-Pastor, and President of Latin Times International Ministries “The Holy Place” 2014- West Tampa Chamber of Commerce Board Member Chair of Membership 2015- Vice President and Founding Board Member for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay 2018- Co founder of Seed Ministries/Seed Live 2020- Co Founder of Seed Live Show/ In Truth News Live, and Intruthnews.com 2020- Co Founder “Latin Times EL CAFE” |