Dishing with Mark and Carrie

Gasparilla Softball Classic Weekend

 2-16-17

23rd Annual Gasparilla Softball Classic

Tampa proudly welcomes back  “The 23rd Annual Gasparilla Softball Classic” Florida’s Oldest GLBT  Softball Event and one of the oldest GLBT softball tourneys in the country!!!  Pre registered are 600+ players. With cheerleaders and fans expect a crow of over 5,000+

The teams will be playing on over 24 baseball diamonds in the Tampa Bay area. A day out to see your friends taking on teams from across the country.

The closing parties are scheduled to be in historic GaYBOR District.

Get ready for a Wild Fun Weekend!!!

https://gasparillasoftballclassic.com/

TAMPA PRIDE 2017

The TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Grand Marshal GALA, Honoring the Grand Marshals is February 22, 2017. The Host is Florida Avenue Brewing located at 4101 N. Florida Ave.

 

TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Festival, Vendor Expo, , Tribute to the Community, Diversity Parade and Celebrity Concert are March 25, 2017 in historic Ybor City.

 

This years 2017 Grand Marshals are former Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner and local Celebrity Miss Joey Brooks.

 

    2017 Grand Marshal Couple is owner/publisher Peter Clark & partner, Cleto Beuren.

 

    Recognized LGBTA Community Supporter Award goes to former Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman & retired Ybor City Development Corp. Manager, VInce Pardo.

 

    Miss TAMPA PRIDE 2017 is Miss Kenya M. Black.

 

* Register NOW for TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Vendor Booths and the TAMPA PRIDE Diversity Parade!  

Sign up your company, group, and organization for the biggest Diversity Pride Event and Expo Vendor Booths at this years Greatest Pride Event!

    Sponsorship@tampapride.org

 

 

 

TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Community Meeting, Feb 21st at Metro Ybor

Tuesday, February 21st is the TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Community Meeting at Metro Wellness & Community Center Community Room in Ybor City starting at 6pm.

All organizational leaders, businesses, community leaders and anyone interested in this very fun LGBTA Annual Festival are welcome to hear and talk about TAMPA PRIDE 2017. Also called by InterPride the “New Upcoming Baby Pride!” in the country.

This years TAMPA PRIDE 2017 theme is “Community Super Heroes.”

 

The TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Guide is Coming

The 3rd Annual Official TAMPA PRIDE Guide will be all over the state and Georgia coming first week of March.

https://youtu.be/lOBgRngLYu0

 

What a BEAUTIFUL Photo of Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa

On Facebook this week. Who is the photographer?

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market Brownie Bake Off

BROWNIE BAKE – OFF!

Saturday, February 18th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

COME EXPERIENCE SWEETNESS THIS SATURDAY!

BROWNIE BAKE-OFF @ THE YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET

Judges will test their taste buds and choose the best tasting brownie as well as select the coolest creation.

The winner will earn cash prizes and the title of “BEST BROWNIE TAMPA 2017.”

Visitors to the Brownie Festival will be able to purchase creations from participating contestants as well as enjoy the regular entertainment and shopping at the Ybor City Saturday Market.

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market is is open EVERY Saturday, year-round, 9am-3pm (summer hours, 9am-1pm).  We are located in Centennial Park (corner of 8th Ave. & 19th St.).

You will find 70+ entrepreneurs each week displaying their talent and locally produced products unique to our diverse community.

Products include gourmet foods & sauces, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, herbs & plants, honey, fine cigars, fresh produce, pet treats, unique gifts, books, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath & body products, candles and so much more!

New Entrepreneurs Welcome!

For more information:

Lynn Kroesen

info@ybormarket.com

813.241.2442

ybormarket.com

 

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Now we know what’s keeping Minnesota warm this winter. Sven Sundgaard, The KARE-11 TV Meteorologist. This smoking HOT Norwegian, openly Gay man has a beautiful husband and very cute doggies too. Their travels and lives are enjoyed by many across the social networks. We think they should plan a trip to GaYBOR District soon!!! Remember you 1st heard about Sven here. CHEERS

 

https://www.facebook.com/Sven-Sundgaard-110669315933/

 

Metro Wellness & Community Centers

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MetroLGBTQ

 

Photos from Gasparilla Knight Parade

Photos from Femmes and Follies