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El Circulo Cubano 101
All you wanted to know compiled and edited by Lloyd Carrera Santos
Dulce DesengañoBenny Moré
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CUBAN CLUB FAMILIA
This page is dedicated to past friends and family related to the CC. Please send me any pictures you may have and would like to share. Thanks.
 Daisy Carbonnell (Rocamora)Daisy Carbonnell (Rocamora) Miss Círculo Cubano Pageant, October 15, 1953 (Courtesy of her daughter, Roxanne Rocamora) |  Daisy Carbonnell (Rocamora)Daisy Carbonnell (Rocamora), CC Pageant 1953 (Courtesy of her daughter, Roxanne Rocamora) |  Eladio PaulaNelida Paula, Ida Santos Paula, Eladio Paula (holding his name sake grandfather’s portrait), Raul Lavin “Paula”, June Paula, Jim Paula - May 2003 (Courtesy of Jim Paula) |
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 Sylvio Paula & FamilySeated: Sylvio Paula (Eladio Paula’s son) with wife, Carman Paula, (standing left to right): Nelida Paula McMahon, Eladio Paula, and his wife, Mary Paula (Courtesy of Jim Paula) |  Rodolfo Samalea y UrrutiaRodolfo Samalea y Urrutia, Born in Santiago de las Vegas. 2nd husband of Miara Teresa Leon y Torres. Married him after the death of her first husband Justo Alfredo Perez died in 1944. Rodolfo is the step grandfather and Justo is the grandfather of Dan Perez. (Courtesy of Dan Perez) |  Eladio PaulaEladio Paula, Grandson of Eladio Paula, First President of El CC. (03.16.1920 - 03.16.2006) (Photo courtesy of his grandson, James Paula) |
 Nelida PaulaNelida Paula, granddaughter of Eladio Paula, 1st Pes. of El CC. (05.05.1924 - 06.19.2016) (Photo courtesy of her great-nephew, James Paula) |  Oscar CuervoCírculo Cubano member ID carnet of Oscar Cuervo, 1943 |  Drawing of the CC by an artistDrawing of the CC by artist Frank Sosa (1931-2015) |
 Isabel Alvarez Lavin (1910-1989)Isabel Alvarez Lavin (July 21,1910 - March 29, 1989) Anesthesia nurse and midwife at Gonzalez Clinic in Ybor City and long standing member of El Círculo Cubano. Isabel is the wife of Luis Lavin, Jr. She is Raul Lavin’s sister in law. Shared by her maternal granddaughter, Karen Niles Lavin |  Luis Lavin, Sr.Luis Lavin, Sr. father of Raul Lavin and Great, Great Uncle of Lloyd Carrera Santos. This was his ID carnet for membership in El Círculo Cubano de Tampa. 1910. Shared by his son, Raul Lavin. |  Jose Manuel “Lai” Paula, Jr.Jose Manuel “Lai” Paula, Jr. (1901-1992) Promoter for the boxing matches at El CC, arranged, scheduled and negotiated boxer’s fees. Chair person for the Sesion Atletica. (Athletic Commiteee). Tio abuelo (Grand Uncle) of Jorgette dePaula Krsulic. |
 Luis Lavin, Jr.Círculo Cubano ID carnet of Luis Lavin, Jr. (1910-1990). Older brother of Raul Lavin. Grandfather of Karen Niles Lavin, both of Tampa. (Courtesy of Karen Niles Lavin) |  Andres EspolitaAndres Espolita (1908-2005) ID carnet photo. Lloyd Carrera’s Uncle. Donna Swingley Guily’s grandfather and Alice Saínz Swingley’s father. Became famous baseball coach in Ybor City and West Tampa. (USF Archives) |  Rolando Marcelo ManteigaRolando Marcelo Manteiga (1920-1998) ID carnet photo. Son of Victoriano Manteiga and father of Patrick Manteiga of La Gaceta newspaper. (USF Archives) |
 Inez Peña PaulaInez Peña Paula aka “Mama Inez” (1866-1940); Wife of Eladio Paula 1st Pres. El Círculo Cubano de Tampa. Lloyd Carrera Santos’ maternal great-grandmother |  Hortensia Lavin MoralesHortensia Lavin Morales 1913-1997 License Practical Nurse worked at El Circulo Cubano de Tampa in La Clinca. The 27th President & first woman president of El Círculo Cubano de Tampa (1989-1991). She is Raul Lavin’s sister |  Victoriano ManteigaVictoriano Manteiga y Rios (1894-1982), founder of La Gaceta in 1922. Active in El Círculo Cubano de Tampa as was his son, Rolando Manteiga and is his grandson Patrick Manteiga, current Editor and publisher of La Gaceta |
 Rolando ManteigaRolando Manteiga, Publisher and Editor of La Gaceta with Ray Cuttle, family member of the original owner of La Tropicana, Rolando was active in El Circulo Cubano de Tampa, and in its’ restoration projects. El Teatro is named in his honor. He is Patrick Manteiga’s father. |  Luis Carlos Carrera, Sr.Luis Carlos Carrera, Sr. 1915-1989. Picture from the archives at USF. This was his club membership photo. 1932? He is Lloyd Carrera’s father, |  "Mama Inez" Paula’s chalThis was "Mama Inez" Paula’s chal/mantilla from Spain. Her husband, Eladio Paula was the first President of El Círculo Cubano de Tampa. It is 150 years old. A Spanish mantilla of my bis-abuela (geat grandmother, "Mama Inez" Paula) It hangs with pride in our home in Virginia. submitted by Lloyd Carrera Santos |
 Oscar Constancio CarreraThis is my uncle, Tio Oscar Constancio Carrera, 1913-2004, born and raised in Ybor City. This is his club membership photo as found in the archives of USF. His son Neil Carrera lives with his family in Georgia and his sister Denise Carrera lives in Tampa. Submitted by Lloyd Carrera Santos |  Jose “Joe” Miguel SantosThis is my Tio Jose “Joe” Miguel Santos, 1917-1998. This is his club membership photo. He was my mother’s older brother. This photo is from the Archives of USF. Both his sons Alan and Michael Santos live in the greater Tampa area (submitted by Lloyd Carrera Santos). |  Geraldo “Jerry” SantosThis is my Tio Geraldo “Jerry” Santos, 1912-2002 grandson of Eladio Paula, 1st President of El Círculo Cubano de Tampa. This is his club membership photo found in the USF Archives. I am guessing 1930’s? He was my mother’s older brother. His daughter Sarah Santos Gardiner lives in Tampa. His son, Gerold Wayne Santos also lived in Tampa (1945-2014) submitted by Lloyd Carrera Santos |
 Francisco “Frank” Carrera, Jr.This is my Tio Frank, my father’s older brother who was born and raised in Ybor City (1903-1997). This is his club membership photo found in the USF Archives. Frank worked as VP of Gradias & Annis cigar factory. He helped many of my family members to gain employment in this cigar factory. Especially his baby brother, Luis (my father) who worked there until he retired. |  Ida Santos Stewart SecordIda Santos Stewart Secord, grand daughter of Eladio Paula, First Pesident of El Circulo Cubano de Tampa. Ida lives in Tampa with her husband, Paul Secord and daughter, Kim Stewart |  Ida Santos Stewart SecordIda Santos Stewart Secord, grand daughter, Lloyd Carrera Santos, great grandson and Sarah Marie Santos Gardiner, great grand daughter of Eladio Paula, First President of El Circulo Cubano de Tampa. Lloyd lives in Virginia and Ida and Sarah live in Tampa |
 Jack EspinosaJack Espinosa showing us a picture when he used to perform in comedy in Cuba and in Ybor City at El Circulo Cubano de Tampa |  Eladio Paula's Family MembersEladio Paula's daughter, Sara Paula Santos (1888-1966), great grand daughter, Linda Carol Carrera (1948-2001) and great grandson, Lloyd Carrera Santos (1960- ) |  Dora Santos CarreraEladio Paula's granddaughter, Dora Santos Carrera, (1920-2007) |
 Arnold “Nardi” MartinezArnold “Nardi” Martinez, famous artist of Ybor City landscapes. Well known for his painting using, Cuban coffee, and tobacco leaves. His painting of El Circulo Cubano, with Cuban coffee, hangs in the Cuban Club’s main office. Nardi is the cousin of Raul Lavin and Lloyd Carrera Santos www.arnoldmartinezgallery.com |  Salvador Martinez YborSalvador Martinez Ybor, 3rd President of El Circulo Cubano de Tampa. His nephew, Rafael Martinez Ybor lives in Temple Terrace. |  Willie “La Cracka” EvorsPictured second from the left is Willie E. Evors (1926-1969, aka Willie “La Cracka” Evors, (married to Ella Cruz 1927-1993 of Ybor City), father of Mambi Dr. Edward J. Evors (Doc). Picture was taken in El Patio in the 40’s or 50’s when they use to go to dances at El CC. Last on the right with straw hat is boxer Oscar Rodriguez aka “ Chancleta” Next to him is Roger/Rogelio Garcia. |
 Justo Fulgueira(1898-1977) Founder and President of Fulgueira & Son cigar molds, manufacturing company located at 1212 26th Avenue in Ybor City. His son was Gonzalo who continued operations after his father died. |  Luis Lavin, Jr.(1910-1990) Raul’s older brother. Lifetime member of the Circulo Cubano. Shared by his grand daughter Karen Niles Lavin) |  Tirso Paula1887-1979 Eladio Paula’s son. My grandmother’s brother. My great uncle. This was his club membership photo ID. (USF Archives) |
 Arnulfo AlmengualPhotograph number: 1544 Member of which org. he was in (faded) other side of photograph: Serial # 1149, member Arnulfo Almengual, 16 years old born in Tampa as written in the Círculo Cubano of Tampa, Florida, the 18th day of July, 1925. Member’s signature, A. Almengual and secretary’s signature, J. Pumarada |  Roger GarciaPhotograph Number 795, Member of Recreation, opposite side: Seriel # 57, member Roger Garcia, at 33 years of age, born in the United States, as written in the Circulo Cubano of Tampa, Florida on the 1st day of October 1925. Signature of member: Roger Garcia, and signature of the Secretary, J. Pumarada. |  Leopoldina Escuela y Ruis (Macias)El Círculo Cubano ID carnet of Dan Perez’ maternal grandmother, Leopoldina Escuela y Ruis (Macias) Born 1912 in Key West, died 2003 in Tampa. Shared by Dan Perez |
 Maria Teresa Leon y TorresCírculo Cubano ID carnet of Dan Perez’ paternal grandmother, Maria Teresa Leon y Torres, born 1894 in Key West, died 1984 in Tampa. Shared by Dan Perez |  Alfredo Perez y SosaCírculo Cubano ID carnet of Dan Perez’ paternal grandfather, Alfredo Perez y Sosa, born 1896 in Key West, died 1944 in Tampa. Shared by Dan Perez |  Front of the ID CarnetThis is the front of the ID Carnet (Carnet de Identificacíon) |
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