IMPORTANT YBOR CITY DATES

The various organizations just got the “go ahead” approval for these annual fall events!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/YborNow/

Snow on 7^th

https://www.facebook.com/events/930771350607325/

The STARS Come Out!!!

The STARS are coming out for SUNday FunDay at Tequila’s in Ybor City. The event is hosted by Tea Cup & Miss Joey Brooks. The special guest performers were Anjila Cavalier & Esme Russel.  This past SUNday FUNday Spotted in the audience was Foina Turberville, Gerald Mayes “Tiffany Middlesex” and Daisy Rae Welch. With a little coaxing from the audience JAY MIAH (From America’s Got Talent) performed an incredible song. You Just never know who will join the party. Hope to see you all next Sunday!!

The Gay Rub: A Documentary – Official Trailer

https://youtu.be/S0d3WuKjDks

CONGRATULATIONS AMY DeMilo!!!!

Amy DeMilo National Showgirl/Showman 2019,

With Mr. Gay America 2019

https://www.facebook.com/AmyDeMilo

Best of Wishes

Miss Anjila Cavakier will be heading back to her home in Iowa soon. Tampa bay will miss here so much. Keep up with where she will ne performing at on her facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/AnjilaCavalier01

Balance Tampa Bay

GREAT JOB!!!! Balance donated $17,000 to EPIC!!!! These are funds were raised at the 5th Annual Masquerade Ball and this will go to EPIC to help continue/improve HIV services. Thanks all for attending! If your interested in getting involved in Balance philanthropy please contact any Balance Board member

3 H Air Conditioning

It’s that time of the year again!!!  The AC are running full speed. We can truthfully recommend 3H AC. The have worked on several of properties. When it was time to install new in our Rainbow Plantation, they were the 1^st we called. This week they were out for the 1^st year annual inspection.  The owner is also a Pirate you will see in the Gasparilla Parades. Give them a call and tell them Mark & Carrie sent you  (813) 979-4208

Gay LOVE Story

Read More Here

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-england-38932955?fbclid=IwAR2QTgZnFrI0CWWwXJSFXAuFgVovxw3Qn51cZ6QIY6Ux2HYnOGJkupmkm3M

Indya Moore Makes History As First Trans Person to Cover Elle US

The ‘Pose’ star tells the harrowing story of their upbringing.

https://www.out.com/fashion/2019/5/09/indya-moore-makes-history-first-trans-person-cover-elle?fbclid=IwAR0kfn9-JXABgY8vx_YWfKlnNz-vQ76JAoToiqSru-URtDmpAFBAtoC7z0w

Improv burlesque. Spin the Burlesque wheel and see what hilarity ensues!!

Femmes & Follies partners with Cupcake burlesque for totally unplanned, off the cuff performances. Performers spin the roulette wheel to decide what they will perform.

7:00 – 8:00  Balcony Cocktail Hour

8:00 – 10:00 Burlesque Roulette Show

10:00 – 3:00a Complimentary Admission to Honey Pot with valid ticket.

https://www.facebook.com/events/496077101177194/

Obituary

John Burke

Very sad news this week. John Burke passed away 9-4-19. John & his husband Brian Carlton Burke-DeChane, were silent partners of Hamburger Mary’s Ybor City.  John & Brian were both active in the Tampa LGBT Community and were apart of many of our extended families. He will be missed by many.

Hurricane Dorian

As of right now, Thursday, 8-29-19,  5PMish, It looks like Hurricane Dorian will be in Tampa Bay sometime late Sunday/Monday/Tuesday.  If you have not already, NOW is the time to prepare. Here are some tips from us.

1. Keep your sense of Humor while taking everything serious. BUT Be Safe!
2. Check on your family & relatives. Know where they will be. And same for you.
3. Top off the gas tank in your car NOW. Power goes out, Sorry NO gas! If you have a grill do the same thing, get supplied up!
4. Buy extra water. Remember you can always give it away later. Our lawn guys think we are the best. LOL
5. Pick up some extra food items that can be stored and do not need to be cooked.
6. Have a First Aid kit handy even if you travel away from the water.
7. We are BIG FANS of Ryobi products. The battery packs run everything. In our Ryobi kit we have a flashlight, lantern, fan, radio and the best part is many of then also charge cellphones.
8. Before the electricity goes off make several pots of strong coffee. Trust us, cold coffee is better than no coffee.

Hurricane Katrina – Labor Day Weekend

Aug, 31, 2005 Katrina made landfall in New Orleans.  We will never forget this day. There was a big T-Dance going on in the courtyard at The Suncoast Resort. People were glued to the TV with tears running down their faces. No one could believe what we were seeing.

Labor Day Weekend 9-31-1997

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 21: Diana, Princess Of Wales, Arriving At The British Lung Foundation In Hatton Garden To Be Presented With The First Rose Named After Her. She Is Wearing A Suit Designed By Chanel (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)

We were at Southern Decadence in New Orleans. Suddenly people were running in the street, the clubs, everywhere shouting. SHE IS DEAD!!! SHE IS DEAD!!! The world changed on that day.  Good Bye Diana, Princess of Wales

Hurricane Elena  –  Labor Day Hurricane Flashback: 1985.

We were in college at USF and living at La Plaz Apts. on 15^th street and Fletcher Ave.  For many of us it was our 1^st major hurricane.  She went around in circles, 90 miles off the coast of Tampa Bay for several days and finally left us. Meanwhile we spent the weekend watching something new called MTV. Carrie had cooked a turkey on our grill and our 15 friends/ nite guests all brought something over. The photo is of flood waters onto Bayshore Blvd. 9/1/1985

For more fun Tampa History visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/310153813673/  It’s amazing how much we remember.

HUGE HURRICANE DORIAN PARTY

This Sunday 1:30PM at Tequila’s in Ybor will be a HUGE HURRICANE PARTY.  If all your preparations are done… Don’t sit at home watching all the depressing TV reports. Come out and be with friends. It is also MS Anjila Cavalier’s Farwell Party. She will be leaving us to live in Iowa soon. Performing with Miss Joey Brooks will be the Legendary Miss Esme Russell and Tampa Bays #1 DJ Mike Sklarz. Behind the bar will be Tea Cup & April.  THIS WILL BE A HURRICANE PARTY TO TALK ABOUT FOR YEARS TO COME!!!

Who Remembers “The Blue Ribbon Grocery”?

You know, the store across from the Famous El Goya!

https://youtu.be/oU8DXhBcE2I

https://youtu.be/l3VbbEFeJ28

TAMPA PRIDE 2020 DIRECTOR’S and COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING

The monthly TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Director’s & Community Planning Meeting is Tuesday, Sept 3^rd at Hampton Inn Ybor Conference Room starting at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Be a part of the “Best Fun Pride Event” in America. Unless the hurricane holds off in Tampa!

TAMPA PRIDE is set for March 28-29^th in historic Ybor City.

The Kick Off Party event is PRIDE ZOO LA, An Evening in the Wild, at ZooTampa in Lowery Park Saturday, November 2^nd. Last year was a sellout with a Silent Auction, Live Entertainment, Animal Feedings, Interactive with some of the Zoo Animals, Tampa Bay Pride Band, Cash Bar and Lite Fare. A Costume Party is also set for the Private Nite Charity Benefit.

Starting at 6:30pm – 10pm,  Get your tickets now. www.TAMPAPRIDE.org