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Welcome to the Tampa Cigar Aficionado web site! Our goal
is to put together a group of people that enjoy cigar smoking, and periodically visit the various cigar-friendly establishments
in the Tampa Bay area. Our mission is to share the wonderful cigar history of Tampa while having a good time at it!
President - Pedro A. Galvez
VP - Tampa Chapter - Norm Boudreau
VP - St. Petersburg Chapter - Chris "Chip" Watson
Now also covering Valrico, Brandon, and Lakeland
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Friday, April 27, 2007
My Deepest Condolences
Marilyn Esperante Figueredo, co-founder, co-owner and managing editor of Tampa' s Cigar City Magazine, passed Tuesday, April 19. Her tireless efforts
were instrumental in bringing about an increased public awareness of Tampa' s rich history and its early contributions to
the cigar industry. It's my hope that her legacy will live on through all the projects she was so passionately involved in.
We'll miss you, Marilyn!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
CAO at Edwards of Valrico
Almost a week has passed. Hard to believe how time flies! Last Friday we got a chance to taste CAO Brazilia and Criollo
cigars, as well as enjoy the libations provided by AJ Liquors (including a Guatemalan rum to die for) and partake of the delicious
roast pork Ivo provided for our enjoyment. All in all, we had such a great time I was there well over 5 hours and enjoyed
every minute. Congrats to Rick and his team at Edwards of Valrico for putting up a great event!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Bucanero Cigars Event
The first event of this month was quite a success, combining the high quality of the Bucanero cigars with an ample variety
of excellent wines and hosted by the "Cigar & Wine Shop", located on Fowler Ave. right across University Mall. We got
to chat with Bob Spoden, President of Bucanero Cigars, who entertained us with many stories of his travels around the world,
and got to meet Mike and the rest of the gang at this brand new shop (check the pictures of the event); they did a great job
at hosting the event and provide a great time for all.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Edwards times two
Thursday we went to Edwards of Valrico to taste REO and Vibe, made by Rocky Patel's Master Blender, Jose Fuego. Of the
two, REO was my favorite, more full-bodied and with very good taste and burn. Mexican food and Budweiser complemented the
cigars quite well, and Laura, the event hostess, made sure we never lacked for anything. Then on Friday it was off to Edwards
of Tampa for a Don Lino Africa and La Aurora event, and this time we got to chat with Nestor Miranda, president of
Miami Cigar & Co. and enjoy his special blend cigar.
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| Pedro Galvez - Presidente |
Smoking a cigar is nothing like smoking a cigarette. When
you smoke a cigar, you have time to think. It teaches you patience and tolerance, and gives you an appreciation of good company.
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| Chris "Chip" Watson - VP St. Petersburg Chapter |
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| Norm Boudreau - VP Tampa Chapter |
Great Cigar Quotes! Click here to check them out.
"Smoking a cigar gives you a chance to sit back and take things slow for a bit. You can wipe all of the day's thoughts out of your
brain for that short period and just relax and enjoy the peace"
Ron Andrews, Olde Punta Gorda Cigar Emporium
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