This year marks the 11th Annual AIDS WALK Tampa Bay will be held in the Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg with a goal this year of $150,000. AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, (ASAP) organization serves the Tampa Bay community that have HIV/AIDS.

    You can sign up now to walk with a team group or by yourself, donate money for a walker or become a volunteer. The kickoff for registration starts at 8 AM and the 2.5 mile Walk starts at 10 AM. You can also sign up on line at www.ASAPServices.org.

    Among other ASAP sponsored events includes MISS ASAP Pageant, World AIDS DAY, Dine Out For Life and the Annual Santa Speedo Run held in GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City in early December.

    ASAP, has been serving the area for 26 years, is a not-for profit organization that offers free HIV testing,
prevention education, counseling, support services, and other programs to members of the Tampa Bay Region. Currently ASAP serves over 1000 residents, which includes ASAP’s Pediatric AIDS program that supports over 125 children.

    We congratulate Jay Aller, ASAP Event Coordinator  & 2014 St Pete Pride’s Grand Marshall, and

    Tampa City Council gave high praise and a Commendation to Florida Entertainment Group owner, D. Stephen Moss and Snow on 7th Holiday celebration coordinator Mathieu Stonach for the annual month long Holiday event held in historic Ybor City and in the GaYBOR District.

    This is the 3rd annual holiday festival which includes many family themed events. The lighting of the Ybor City 34′ Christmas Tree in Centro Ybor by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn kicks off the seasonable events. Also a Snow on 7th Parade including 18 high school bands participating as glittering snow falls from the cascade of Ybor buildings.

    Tampa Councilwoman Yolie Capin gave the commendation in the Tampa City Council Chambers. This years holiday night parade will be Saturday, December 13th starting at 7pm.