Dishing with Mark & Carrie 5-11-11

People are Talking
The GaYBOR District delegation are heading off to Ft. Lauderdale for the IGLTA Convention this week. A lot of members are going to be at the international travel expo. Helping represent GaYBOR is Crystal Rivera from Sheraton Riverside and Brenda Holloway with Crescent.  A Harvey Milk Festival (San Francisco elected Gay City Supervisor who was murdered) is planned in Sarasota May 21st. for his accomplishments and commitment in our community for equality.    www.harveymilkfestival.com. Friday & Saturday Nights were packed in GaYBOR. Tons out of town people were here to celebrant Mother’s Day. Many brought their Moms with them for  a night on the town GaYBOR Style. We were introduced to many Moms in our store at MC FILM!  What was on 7th Ave last Saturday night? A local reptile zoo crew had some exotic animals on the street showing them off to the crowds. A skunk, a python and plenty of lipstick cougars! Well, remember tooth aches? Local SunTrust banker, Walter just had all his wisdom teeth pulled out on Friday. Ouch..Take care. A new charity BINGO is planned for Tuesdays nights at the Queen & I in St. Pete. Owner Bryan Chant and Arica Love will be hosting the weekly events, Thai Drag, Sushi and entertainment shows all during BINGO! A big surprise for the huge kick-off of Pride season. PRIDE and PASSION is set for Saturday, May 21st at Tampa Museum of Art. This annual fundraising event brings in $$$ to the Tampa Museum and is the kick-off to St. Pete Pride events.
 
PRIDE’s 2011
 
    Gay Days At Disney
    
    Key West Pride
 
    St. Pete Pride
 
 
Change of District 3 Tampa Police Leadership
Congratulations to  the new Tampa Police Captain Keith O’Connor in charge of Tampa Police District 3 .
The new commander for Ybor City and East Tampa area takes over from Capt. Craig Roberts who retired. Ybor City community officers are Officers Sean Mahabir, Bob Barrett and Kevin Krupa,
 
GaYBOR District Coalition
 Monthly meeting this Friday, May 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn Ybor Starting at 4 PM.
Everybody is Welcome & the Meetings are always Free