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Hollywood Salsa Fest 10th Anniversary

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Hollywood Salsa Festival is a yearly festival held at Arts Park @ Young Circle downtown Hollywood, Florida Hollywood Salsa Fest is the largest free Salsa Festival in South Florida. For ten years Hollywood Salsa Fest has been celebrating Hispanic culture, food, salsa music and dance in Broward county. BUY TICKETS Hollywood Salsa Fest is a celebration of all things SALSA MUSIC! Since 2014 Hollywood Salsa Fest has been bringing this free Salsa music festival to the community. We pride ourselves in celebrating Hispanic culture and it’s richness to South Florida…

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Real Estate Advisor Mortgages 101 the Basics

Roberto Tua

Financing a home has changed over the past couple of decades. Gone are the days when potential home buyers could simply “promise” to pay and have lenders bend over backwards to offer a home loan. After the mortgage meltdown of the late 2000’s, guidelines were created to ensure that the borrower can actually afford to buy the home. While these changes were for the protection of borrowers as much as lenders, home buyers, especially first-time home buyers, might find the process confusing. Roberto Tua Realtor Click Here to Search Properties…

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261 Autumn Lane #4 Kissimmee Florida Townhome for Sale

Mayra Nieves

2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome For Sale Kissimmee Asking $220,000 Property Description **Charming Townhouse in Kissimmee Location! This beautifully maintained townhouse features two spacious master bedrooms on the second floor, each with its own full bathroom, including a relaxing tub. The home boasts, tile flooring throughout. and cozy balcony off the master bedroom. Enjoy the convenience of two dedicated parking spaces right in front of the unit. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, and stove—all in excellent, nearly new condition Located in an intimate community of…

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NACOPRW Miami Nora Venegas Scholarships

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the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Miami Chapter presents Norah Venegas Scholarship Eligibility Young Puerto Rican women, native or descendent of Puerto Rican parents or grandparents, residing in Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe Counties Graduation from high school and entering their first year of college as undergraduates Minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrated potential for outstanding academic achievement and Evidence of unmet financial need Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 Request your application package ASAP by sending and email to Carmen Pedrogo, Committee Chair at: nacoprwmiamischolarship@gmail.com Chapter Website: www.nacoprwmiami.org National Organization…

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Taste of Rum | An International Rum & Food Festival

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TASTE OF RUM Puerto Rico’s International Rum Festival MARCH 29TH, 2025 SAN JUAN – PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER Puerto Rico’s International Rum Festival – Taste of Rum is the largest rum festival in the Caribbean. Now it’s taking place once again on March 9th, 2024, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center – San Juan, Puerto Rico. an event full of culture and rum! EVENT DETAILS The Puerto Rico National Rum Festival & Congress, a.k.a. “Taste of Rum” 2025, is confirmed. Celebrating its 15th anniversary. This is one of the biggest…

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Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico: Celebrating Freedom and Cultural Resilience

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Introduction Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico is a significant and deeply rooted celebration that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the island territory. This day holds profound cultural and historical importance, reflecting the resilience and strength of the Puerto Rican people in their pursuit of freedom and equality. Historical Background Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico traces its roots back to March 22, 1873, when the Spanish government, which then controlled the island, enacted the Moret Law. This historic legislation granted freedom to enslaved individuals born after September 17, 1868. The…

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