Dishing with Mark n Carrie 1-31-20 Bigger Than Super Bowl

Tampa PRIDE

Food Truck Alley is SOLD OUT!!!

NOW IS THE TIME to register for the Parade,  Vendor Show & VIP Vendor Show https://tampapride.org/

Bigger Than the Super Bowl

WRESTLEMANIA 36 is coming to Tampa March31 – April 6, 2020. Right after Tampa PRIDE. The economic impact will be over $165+ Million.  There is a local LGBTQ+ group lend under the direction of Justin Yent that are trying to keep a portion of that money in GaYbor/Ybor City.  So far there are 12 non-WWE events happening in Ybor City!!! Below is more information and the list of events.

https://www.facebook.com/lgbtqwrestlingfansalliance/

This Sunday Super Bowl Party

The Annual Tradition Continues……

Tampa PRIDE MEETING

Everyone is invited to the Tampa PRIDE 2020 monthly meeting. This Tuesday, February 4. Starting at 6PM at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor. This month’s special guest will be Florida Cane Distillery.

GaYbor Meeting

The GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting 1-30-20. What a great theme for this meeting. “Get to know your Ybor Leaders!” The guest speakers included The YMA, Ybor Chamber of Commerce, YCDC, Tampa PRIDE & Justin Yent.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gaybor/

Captain Eric F. Schiller

Ybor City’s very own Captain Eric F. Schiller is out with a new book. “What We Don’t Know.” Ruminations on the professional and life experiences of a washed ashore, ex sea Captain, notorious pirate bar owner, philanthropist, and keen observer of the human behavior, and how these observations and thoughts lead directly to the certain existence of God. Available on AMAZON and Barns and Noble.

The Fab Indiegogo Shoot

There was quite the excitement this past week when Robert Geller, owner of FabStaz did a photo shoot at Tampa International AirPort.  It was a High Camp Fun Photo Shoot with Local Divas and pink luggage. One of the flight attendants was former Miss Tampa Pride Esme Russell Check out this Tampa based company today at  https://fabstayz.com/  Miss Esme will be performing at this SUNday FUNday at Tequilas.

SUNday FUNday

Join Tea Cup, DJ Mike Sklarz, Miss Joey Brooks & Cast for SUNday FUNday 1:30 at Tequilas.  Special Guest Bartender this SUNday FUNday will be Josh Leonard!!!!

Gasparilla Knight Parade

Make Your Plans Now

Obituary

Bud Paul McAfee

It with a sad heart that we announce the passing of “Bud Paul McAfee”. Bud was so many things to so many different people. But what he was to all of us was FRIEND! He was an honored Vietnam Vet. At the Tampa VA Hospital, with his husband Jeff and friends present, he was given the VA “FINAL SALUTE.” All our thoughts & prayers go out to Jeff, Family & Friends.  https://www.facebook.com/paulwh.mcafee

FYI… The Final Salute

It is known as the Final Salute, and it is done for veterans who die under the VA care. After pronouncing death, the patient’s family is called and comes in to see their loved one. The body is placed on a gurney and is draped with Old Glory, the symbol of our freedom. As the body and family are led out of the hospital room to the exit, Taps is played — the signal for the health care workers, and, especially, their fellow soldiers, to come to the doors of their rooms. Civilians stand with their hands on their hearts. Veterans give the military salute, standing if they are able.

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 1-23-20… RRRRRRRRRRRR

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

Our Tampa Mayor was just names one of the top 6 mayors in America. Of Course, we already knew this.

Click HERE to read it in The Hill

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/479257-six-mayors-making-a-difference

Check Out This Great Video of Mayor Jane Castor and her dog… RRRRRRR

THIS SATURDAY

Our Favorite Pirate Day Parade Tip is…… Park in Ybor City then take the FREE Streetcar down and back. When the streetcars are over filled HEART brings in more buses for the over flow. If you over celebrate take an Uber home. Trust us it’s much easier to get a Uber from Ybor than the parade route. RRRRRRR

http://gasparillapiratefest.com/main-festival/

Gasparilla in Ybor City

FACEBOOK TIP

Check out “AUTHENTIC RECIPES FROM YOUR TAMPA NATIVES – Italians, Cubans and Spaniards!”

This one of our favorite groups. Even our sisters across America read it!!!  LOL

https://www.facebook.com/groups/808481869226869/

This is just one of the many posts that feature Ybor City Recipes. FLAN

WORLD FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES TO APPEAR IN TAMPA FOR GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST

Click Here for more details.

https://pepindistributing.com/world-famous-budweiser-clydesdales-to-appear-in-tampa-for-gasparilla-pirate-fest/?fbclid=IwAR38eg70YSBcM_ZUBxR2zdXF1_cQZbsn7EEqpp9KJscvyJgNyhM1i_8Lpeg

The Columbia Restaurant

Did you know? Florida’s oldest restaurant also holds the title for largest Spanish restaurant in U.S.

READ MORE HERE.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/01/17/floridas-oldest-restaurant-also-holds-the-title-for-largest-spanish-restaurant-in-us/?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR327YEVWz73OofGPmKg3fn_RimhebuYidp0u2n-zw4_r0kO5OgBJaVW0P4

Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!

You know that feeling when you take a chance on a film, that you have not heard of before, on Amazon Prime. Then you’re telling all your friends to watch it!!! This was one of those films for us. Its funny, full of drama and fireworks.  It is right and wrong on so many different levels. We give Uncle Gloria 5 Stars. Treat yourself today.

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SUNday FUNday with Tea Cup, April & Miss Joey Brooks

The Ultimate Showdown

Only the Wonderful DJ Power Infinity could bring together so much talent. Thank You so much to everyone who competed.  Congratulations to the winner Ripp Lee   https://www.facebook.com/ripp.lee.90  Everyone is looking forward to this becoming an Annual Tampa PRIDE Event.  YAAAA

More photos below

From the MC Mail Bag

https://www.facebook.com/events/601969673898702/

You Just Can Not Make This Up

In about 2007 a good looking 20ish guy, we had never seen before, walked into our store. He was carrying a piece of framed art work. The guy told us he wanted to give this art to us. We asked why? He went on to say that he was Gay and his family did not know about it. He was in the military and was about to ship off to Afghanistan. He had just put everything from his apartment into storage. If he didn’t come back, he didn’t want his family to find this picture.  We smiled and said that we understand. But how about we just hold it and when he returns, we will give it back to him.  He was very happy to hear this. That was 13 years ago and we are still holding it for him.

http://www.mcfilm.co/category/you-just-cant-make-this-sht-up/