El TRIUNFADOR by Gustavo Tapanes

I was privileged to join about 50 other people including Mayor Matti Bower, in honoring author Gustavo Tapanes who signed his books and shared his story. He was accompanied by his lively and gracious wife, Maria who served homemade cookies as well as the traditional David's Cafe breakfast. Gustavo was joined by lifelong companions, one even drove from Tampa to be with him today. Their story, like the story of so many others, is one of courage, hope and resiliency.  I was touched when he introduced me to the audience. We had an interesting conversation about the power of democracy and human rights. It is even more precious when viewed through the eyes of those who have worked so hard to achieve it. I have a picture in the gallery of me with the author and Raquel Levy, our campaign treasurer. Raquel came from Cuba when she was 9 and has had a very successful career in banking. Check out our picture on facebook...www.facebook.com/sherryroberts.miamibeach.