La Gaceta was well received by the community.In a very short time Manteiga earned respect for his entrepreneurial and journalistic abilities.He received a commendation from the Florida Governor Spessard L. Holland in 1941 for his loyalty, patriotism, fidelity and prudence. Little did he know then, but this was to be just one of the many awards and recognitions he, his son Roland, and his grandson Patrick would receive in connection with their work on behalf of La Gaceta.