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Posted on January 25, 2024 by admin

Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. New in Ybor City

Posted on January 18, 2024 by admin

Experience GaYbor/Ybor City at “The Rainbow Carriage House”

NOW OPEN “The Rainbow Carriage House”

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Ybor City and Tampa at The Rainbow Carriage House. This newly constructed 2-bedroom apartment is a true gem. The space is a harmonious blend of old and new, as the Hosts salvaged parts of their historic 1890 Cigar Forman home before it was demolished. From the doors and molding to the tin ceiling and wall paneling, every detail tells a story. Modern amenities like cable TV, wifi, central heat & air ensure your comfort. Admire local Ybor artists’ work throughout the home. Step outside to the patio area, complete with a fire pit and a beautiful butterfly garden made in the bamboo. With two designated off-street parking spaces, convenience is at your fingertips. The Rainbow Carriage House is a celebration of LGBTQ+ PRIDE, ROMANCE & LAUGHTER, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for all. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1064644321954518872

Fellow Travelers

The best in a very long time, Gay Film we have seen!!!! Taking place during the 1950’s and 1980’s. What a very different world the GLBT (done on purpose) lived in. This would be a very educational film for the Gen Z to watch. Unfortunately, they would not understand it. Matt Bomer just won the Critics Choice Award for best supporting Actor. In a sign of united the cast all held hands at the awards. We are sure there will be more awards coming. Do not miss “Fellow Traveler” now on Amazon Prime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_zI9UwYNQo

THIS SUNDAY!!!!

Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey & ‘Fellow Travelers’ Costars Present a United Front at Critics Choice Awards 2024

Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Tampa PRIDE Updates

The Food Truck Alley is SOLD OUT!!!!

Get your space today in the Parade & Festival before they are gone too.

www.TampaPride.org

Sponsorships are still being accepted. Current sponsors please get your ads into Creative Loafing ASAP

Tampa PRIDE Rainbow Run

All aboard for Children’s Gasparilla!

The Trolley not to be confused with TECO Street Car. The FREE Jolley Trolley service will run on a continuous loop from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm. It will pick up & drop off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Boulevard.

Ybor City Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop

On your next visit to Ybor City stop by the Ybor City Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop. Check out the worlds largest cigar box and watch the free Ybor City film.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087338152188

Southern Nights

Bradley’s on 7^th

Dishing with Mark n Carrie Count Down to TAMPA PRIDE

Posted on March 16, 2023 by admin

Cover of Watermark

Tampa Pride returns for its 9th year March 25, promising to “Celebrate You” as anti-LGBTQ attacks mount in Tallahassee and Tampa. Read all about this year’s celebration in our new issue, available today in print at https://bit.ly/3JMBLCM and online this afternoon.

8 Days to Tampa PRIDE!!!

The Diversity Parade is

SOLD OUT

The Health Festival, Artesian & Vendors are

SOLD OUT

Visit the Tampa Pride Web Site for more details.

www.TampaPride.org

Big Storm Brewing

Check out the Big Storm Brewing Company located in the former Hamburger Mary’s Ybor Location. Join your friends on the balcony for the “Tampa Pride Diversity Parade Watch Party” go by. Rumor has it there will some very special entertainers there too!!! https://www.bigstormbrewery.com/

Eden

Congratulation Manatee PRIDE

More photos below

St Patrick’s Parade in Ybor City

The Green all came out this year!!!

More Photos Below

This Friday

This Saturday

This Sunday

Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. Shockwaves thru the S&M World

Posted on January 26, 2023 by admin

Shockwaves thru the S&M World

The Murder-MONSTER Steven Lorenzo, has admitted to torture and murder of Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz. The case is now moved on to the sentencing phase. This week there was a status update before the Feb 6, 2023 begins. In a bazar move, Murder Steven Lorenzo wrote a 148 page statement. Then he talked about 10,000 pages from a Fantasy S&M Chat Group be introduced into the evidence. He had selected 30 must have page. To join this group, in 2003 you need a credit card. The police had asked AOL for the credit card info and did receive it. The police have the fantasy and real names of over 200+ people. The court has yet to decide if the real names should be public.

Here is his statement https://media.foxtv.com/wtvt/documents/StevenLorenzomotion.pdf

Love Reigns

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hosted a “Love Reigns” party at the Spook Easy in Ybor City. The past Saints were all honored at the event. Including a special honor to Apple Love. Mark & Carrie received a proclamation from The GaYbor District Coalition for a life time award. Author Steve Reigns did a reading and was also presents an award. THNAK YOU to the Sisters for all their good works.

Tampa Pride Ultimate Showdown 2023

Congratulations to all the winners.

winner: Imani Valentino II

first runner up: Nicole Taylor Monet

second runner up: Chris Stone

Thank you Southern Nights TAMPA and EVERYONE for coming out.

Tampa Pride

Gasaparalla

Southern Nights Ybor City

Bradley’s on 7^th

Caught @ Southern Nights Ybor City

Posted on January 12, 2023 by admin

Bradley’s on 7th

Posted on November 9, 2022 by admin

Caught @ Southern Nights Ybor City

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

Ybor City Bed Races 10/2021

Posted on October 29, 2021 by admin

Dishing with Mark n Carrie 10-1-21, OPENING NIGHT of the TIGLFF

Posted on October 1, 2021 by admin

TONIGHT

OPENING NIGHT of the 32^nd TIGLFF

https://www.facebook.com/TIGLFF

NEW LGBT filming in Tampa

There is a new documentary LGBT film being shot in Tampa. Nancy & John Desmond of PFLAG Tampa were features in a recent filming. Also documented was Trevor & Richie and Carrie West More details to come soon.

Jay Miah as Navaeh King on ALTER EGO

Did you know Navaeh spelled backwards in Heaven?

Viewing Party @ City Side Lounge

The 2022 Tampa PRIDE Pageant @ PRIDE-ZOO-LA

In an effort to continue to promote inclusivity and gender equality, the Tampa Pride Pageant has decided to knock down all gender barriers, and open its entry to anyone who wants to compete. The registration fee is $100, and the categories of competition are listed here on the flyer. It is IMPERATIVE that if you have any questions, you reach out to Kori Stevens Jade Embers or Kirk T. DaVinci so that you can get the best answers. Hope to see you all there

TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://tampapride.org/product-category/ticket/

Tampa PRIDE MEETING

Everyone is welcome

YBOR CITY WIN

In a Samson vs Goliath fight. The residents of Ybor City stood up to a developer who wanted to convert a Cigar factory into an event space. The building only has 10 parking spaces, so the over flow would go into the neighborhood lawns. There was also a roof top event space planned. This would have brought noise, traffic and more to a very quiet neighborhood. The residents came together and stood up to the developer. The Tampa City Council with a 4 to2 vote agreed with the residents. The residents all applaud the repurposing of this build. A conversing to homes would be a better fit in our community.