Dishing with Mark n Carrie… This will make you SMILE

This will make you SMILE

Remember 911

Orlando approves Pulse Memorial funding plan.

A Very Sad Day for Key West

Tyler Butler

Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association

Darryl Shaw will be presenting his schematic plans for the Sheriff’s Dept Property and areas south and east of there. We’ll meet at Casa Marti’s common room (off the main lobby) – please plan to arrive a few minutes ahead of 6pm to allow for an on-time start. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1988656988567558

#1 Karaoke in Ybor City

Whistle Pig Cocktail Competition

Alright guys Disco Pony is hosting the Whistle Pig Cocktail Competition Monday November 10 in Ybor. Stipulations are that your bar must order a case or more of the 10yr Whistle Pig Bourbon or Rye from SWS to be featured the whole month October at your establishment. Signup are for the first 20 people and orders will be checked with SWS. Contest rules and signup please email me at ChouChouG@SouthernNights.com

Tampa in the 1920s was called the “Manhattan of the South.”

With booming cigar factories in Ybor and West Tampa, the city was one of the fastest-growing economies in America. Landmarks like the Tampa Theatre and Hotel Floridan were built during this era, attracting some of the biggest names to visit and invest. But when the Great Depression hit and the cigar industry collapsed, so did Tampa’s momentum, leaving behind a history of what could have been.

Episode 147 is available on all major podcast platforms.

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Curtain Call Cabaret @ The Italian Club Ybor City

https://www.facebook.com/events/1764742234143086

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

Disco Pony Nightclub

Kurt’s Place

Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. Early VOTING Starts Today

Tampa City Council District 5 Voting starts today!!!

VOTE –  Carroll “Carrie” WEST

Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus

Tampa City Council District 5

Special Election

Early Vote Open

Today starts Early Voting in the Tampa City Council District 5 Special Election due to the untimely death of Councilwoman Gwen Henderson. Sites will be open daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm through this Sunday, September 7.

We encourage everyone who is registered to vote in that district to make sure that you get out to vote at one of the early vote locations or on Election Day, September 9! If you have already cast your vote by mail, thank you!

Due to the plethora of excellent candidates and the high likelihood of a runoff, our members voted to not make an endorsement at this time. However, we would like to highlight the candidates who participated in our endorsement process by filling out a questionnaire and participating in our forum on August 17th:

Albert Cooke

Thomas DeGeorge Jr

Fran Tate

Carroll “Carrie” West

Jose Vazquez

Naya Young

We thank these candidates for their support of the LGBTQ+ community, for taking part in our endorsement process, and wish them all well on Sept 9!

This make you MAD? Then VOTE

Suncoast Softball League

https://www.facebook.com/SuncoastSoftballLeague

Lady Gaga – The Dead Dance (Official Music Video)

6+ Million Views 1st Day!

FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR WITH DUELING PIANOS LIVE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/751707804494709

Salud and Happy Days: A Remembrance of Andy Huse

https://www.facebook.com/events/1140296197963175

Henry Plant Museum

Grab a friend and join us for Free admission with live music and conversation!

For details: www.plantmuseum.com

A 23-story mixed-use tower called The Gasper is being proposed for 1307 North Jefferson Street in Downtown Tampa.

More details at https://www.facebook.com/urbnTB

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

Disco Pony Nightclub

Kurt’s Place

Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. Upset over street murals being painted over?  THEN VOTE

Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus

JOIN THE FIGHT – STAND UP – TODAY

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

VOTE Carrie West

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063519902660

Labor Day Weekend

Congratulations Jesse Joseph & Luis Daniel Monterrey Sánchez.

New book by Melody McBride

Hey there! You are in the book that I finally completed! I want this book to help build bridges between generations, between communities, and between hearts. On the last page is a space for someone to add their own photo and their own message, making this book an invitation to be part of the conversation and part of the positive change. I hope you’ll check it out. www.NoStraightLines.shop

www.NoStraightLines.shop

Remembering Paul Reubens

The Must See “Pee-wee as Himself” on HBO

#YborArtGarden

“This 2D mural brings Ybor’s architecture & gardens to life. Now all it needs is you!” 2409 E 2nd Ave.

OBITUARY

John Centinaro.

He wrote the song, “I Fell In Love In Ybor City”

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Roda Bar & Courtyard

The Disco Pony Nightclub

Kurt’s Place Tampa

Dishing with Mark n Carrie… Rainbow Crosswalk GONE!

Rainbow crosswalk at Pulse nightclub site removed overnight.

Click here for WFTV9 Reporting

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VOTE!!!!  Carroll  “Carrie” West

Celebration Of Life

18+ Event (No Cover Event)

Join us on this Sunday August 24th as we Celebrate the Legacy and life of Jasmine International Jasmine Jimenez at Disco Pony Nightclub Doors Open at 4pm, Show starts at 5Pm

Hosted by Imani L Valentino II and Co-Host Janet Vandross,

Performances by Prince Elijah Tee Iman Eljay Wilkins Amanda D Rhod James Cass Kiara Villar Keirra Ka’oir Summers La Rubia De Tampa Shanty Santos Dante Valentino Charlotte Caballero Rancet Villar Adi Love Jordan Shakill Rosario Timothy Keough Aaron Perry Cruz Karma S. Rosé

All proceeds will go to the mother and Family.

Let’s Remember Jasmine as the Iconic and Legendary and Loving Person that she was to all of us!

Follow Josh Helfgott on Facebook

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Just one of our favorite reels

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Great News for Historic East Ybor & Gary

Residents, the Historic East Ybor and Gary Neighborhood Association (HEYGNA) has received notice of hearings in front of the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and city of Tampa City council to hear a proposed change of land use, initiated by a private party, for parcels located in South East Ybor and one located outside our boundary located just East of Ikea. The proposed change would change the use of the parcels from light industrial LI and general Mixed use M24 to Urban Mixed Use 60 or UMU-60 and in one of the to community Commercial 35 (CC-35). Please see dates of hearings and ways to participate in the pictures attached. The planning commission found the proposed changes inconsistent with the current plan.

Ybor City Saturday Market to Celebrate 25 Years

https://www.facebook.com/ybormarket

The Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fame

Department of Commerce Collection

Read More Here

https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawMUHZdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtqRMMmH9yto7T3SAWMRoi2vBR7bu4DMaagpdUfird2_tQm7gN98eH8LmOpu_aem_bOhCO3ggCBxfUIS8Lx1n6A

Bear Invasion at Kurt’s Place

https://www.facebook.com/events/733027689703066

Hurricane Tip

Version 1.0.0

The new rabbit ears TV antennas are not like your Grandparents! Today they are digital and incredible.  We have a back up set on our main TV and it brings in over 100+ stations. When the power goes out with a small generator you can still watch TV and see what is going on in your neighborhood with out the cable.

OBITUARY

Vincent LoScalzo

From Tampa Mafia Tours

Vincent LoScalzo, longtime Tampa bar owner, businessman, and the last reported boss of the Tampa Mafia, died yesterday at age 88.

One of the last links to the Trafficante era, Vince was born on May 6, 1937, in Alessandria Della Rocca, Sicily. He was a successful businessman and owned and operated several bars in Tampa, including Rumors Lounge, Imperial Liquors, and the legendary Brothers Lounge. His father, Angelo “the Hammer” LoScalzo, was also a member of the Tampa Mafia.

According to local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as numerous underworld figures, LoScalzo succeeded Santo Trafficante Jr. when Santo died in March 1987. LoScalzo had a few brushes with the law, but was retired and inactive for many years.

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

Disco Pony Nightclub

Kurt’s Place Tampa