GRATIS FREE VOL. 21 - No. 983 BILINGUAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER P PERIODICO SEMANAL BILINGUE march 30 - april 5, 2012.
Adios / Goodbye
Amway Arena
Orlando, FL - El domingo, 25 de marzo, a las 7:30 a.m., partes importantes del Amway Arena fueron objeto de una implosión para hacer espacio al desarrollo de Creative Village. La implosión dió a lugar después de activar una serie de explosivos que derribaron el techo y centro del edificio hacia dentro tras 10 a 15 segundos de explosiones. Después de la implosión, quedaron las cuatro esquinas de la arena y esa parte se va a demoler de la forma tradicional.
Amway Arena era la casa de los Orlando Magic de la NBA y la liga de Fútbol de los Orlando Predators. Originalmente fue diseñada para albergar 17,000 admiradores de la NBA cómodamente y hasta un par de mil aficionados de jazz. Se le dio el nombre de Amway Arena y abrió sus puertas en enero de 1989 y desde veá pág. 2 >>>
Orlando, FL - On Sunday, March 25th at 7:30 am significant parts of the Amway Arena were imploded to make way for the development at the Creative Village Site. The arena was imploded using a series of controlled explosives that imploded the roof and center of the building inward over 10 to 15 seconds. After the implosion, the four corners
of the arena were still standing and that area is going to be demolished traditionally. The Amway Arena, was home to the NBA’s Orlando Magic and the Arena Football’s Orlando Predators. It was originally designed to comfortably seat everything from 17,000 screaming NBA fans, to a few thousand jazz lovers. Originally named the Orlando Arena, it opened in January of 1989
Photo ( Center ) : Yolanda Hansen, Communications / Media Award Finalist with members of the organizing committee . From L to R: Evelyn Ramirez, Carolyn Vega-Melendez, Dora Toro, Yolanda Hansen, Sylvia Caceres and Giorgina Pinedo.
OSCEOLA NOTICIAS / NEWS 3 OSCEOLA ESCUELAS / SCHOOLS 5
and has since become known across the globe as a first-class live sports and entertainment facility. The Arena is one of several facilities owned and operated by the City of Orlando all under the name of “The Orlando Venues.” The other facilities include the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, Tinker Field, the Florida Citrus Bowl, SEE PAGE 2 >>>
Premios Mujeres Hispanas que Hacen la Diferencia
Hispanic Women who make a Difference Awards
Orlando, FL - Por quinto año consecutivo, La Prensa presentará el premio Mujeres que Hacen la Diferencia en la Florida Central. Este premio rinde homenaje a las mujeres Hispanas en la comunidad que hacen la diferencia en sus campos. Las finalistas son un grupo de mujeres ejemplares, quienes tienen dedicación, pasión y trabajan desinteresadamente
Orlando, FL - For the 5th consecutive year, La Prensa, presents the Hispanic Women Who Make a Difference in Central Florida Award. This award pays tribute to Hispanic Women in the community who make a difference in their field. The finalists are a group of exemplary women who have dedication, passion and work selflessly and continuously to make our community a better place.
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SHERIFF& POLICE - NOTICIAS / NEWS 8 EVENTOS / EVENTS 11
DEPORTES / SPORTS 14 CLASIFICADOS / CLASSIFIEDS 17
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