Flash Back to 1998

Look at all that green outdoor carpet!!!  It’s seems like yesterday but 21 years have gone by since the SunCoast Resort opened.  MC Film Fest owned by Mark & Carrie was there from day 1 to the very last day in 2007. There are so many stories & crazy memories. Some day we will write a book about it all. 2007 was also a very lucky year for M&C. It was the year we op0ened our store in Ybor City.  Wonder where these people in this photo are today, 21 years later? If you are in this photo or know any of these people please post at….

https://www.facebook.com/suncoast.resortmemories

BEAR BINGO

Every Wednesday 9Pm at Cristoph’s is BEAR BINGO. This is defiantly  NOT Drag Queen BINGO the club was packed with HOT DADDY’s EVERYWHERE!!! Our favorite Bear, John Chambrone https://www.facebook.com/john.chambrone  was the BINGO caller too. For more info on all the great events visit https://www.facebook.com/cristophstampa/  Tell Brad you saw this in Dishing.

The 2019 Summer Ybor Legend

Did you know that the YCDC (Ybor City Development Corp) puts out a Ybor City newsletter? https://yborcityonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-Ybor-Legend-02-Summer.pdf

Sign up for your free copy today at… https://yborcityonline.com/contact/

Sophia Stardust Graduation

The video everyone is talking about!!! YAAAA

https://youtu.be/waeGxtWdobs

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https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/teen-drag-queen-s-jaw-dropping-diploma-retrieval-goes-viral-n1030506?fbclid=IwAR1CaCgSDUkEL1p87tqSwGRHnclp1Q4jVpJFcH1S88JEJVaSSRFbykcQem4

Former St. Petersburg business owner Kevin McBride has a warrant out for his arrest.

Read the story in Creative Loafing

CLICK HERE

https://www.cltampa.com/news-views/local-news/article/21078370/former-st-petersburg-business-owner-kevin-mcbride-has-a-warrant-out-for-his-arrest?fbclid=IwAR2OzmqlkTUxwOJJoWGtV3vubun9Ts0CCmyePaS7KpS41bwjlUvZKYzmaRg

Mark & Carrie’s Tatar Tot Casserole LOL

We just love Facebook. Who would ever thing that a little post about Tatar Tot Casserole would get 150+ likes and so many comments? We were surprised how many people never had this Midwest comfort food. Here is the recipe. Enjoy!!!

Here is the basic recipe. Brown 1-pound hamburger. Drain and add salt, pepper, garlic powder. 1 can cream of mushroom soup (do not add water) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce. Mix and press into a baking dish. Top with Tatar Tots & dust top with paprika. Bake 375 for 30 – 45 minutes, until the tots are crispy. We add onions, mushrooms and a bag of frozen peas & carrots. You can add anything you like celery, cheese, veggies.   We always make a double batch so there are left overs the next day.

The City Side Patio was the location for the Watermark Media mixer and advertiser award. This year The Straz Center received the award.  Thanks to Watermark & City Side for a fun night.

TAMPA PRIDE 2020

The ENERGY is in the air already!!! The Tampa PRIDE meeting this week was full of new ideas and suggestions to make 2020 the BERST PRIDE EVER!! You can’t go wrong with hot out of the oven chocolate chip cookies and 40 planning minds. Thank You Hampton Inn. Many volunteers and people will be needed this year.  Sign up today at https://tampapride.org/volunteer/

Anjila Cavalier’s Birthday Party

4^th of July Fireworks

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor did a FANTASTIC job with “Boom by the Bay!” The favorite spot to watch fireworks from in Ybor City is the parking garage top level.  From there you can see all the fireworks across Tampa and some even from Temple Terrace, Busch Gardens & Clearwater. After the show everyone walks to their favorite watering hole. CHEERS

Summer Conference of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE CHARLIE CRIST, AG COMMISSIONER NIKKI FRIED & TAMPA MAYOR JANE CASTOR TO ADDRESS SUMMER CONFERENCEU.S. Representative Kathy Castor, State Rep. Jennifer Webb, FDP Executive Director Juan Penalosa, Other Elected Officials and Democratic Leaders Slated Throughout the Conference WeekendDefining and Defending Our LGBTQ Future

July 19-21, TampaTAMPA – U.S. Representative Charlie Crist will deliver the Congressional Keynote Address at the Leadership Dinner of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus’ Summer Conference. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, the first openly-LGBTQ person to be elected to the office, will speak at the opening breakfast to kick off the Conference. Defining and Defending Our LGBTQ Future is July 19-21 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.

“This is a pivotal moment for Florida’s LGBTQ community. Despite the progress that has been made, we are up against Republican elected officials who are actively working to take away our rights. Democratic elected officials and activists are coming together from across Florida to organize and plan for the next phase in the fight for full LGBTQ equality,” said Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus.

The Summer Conference brings together more than 100 LGBTQ activists and allies from around Florida; federal, state and local elected officials; Democratic Party officials; and subject matter experts on a range of topics. A preliminary schedule follows and will be updated frequently.

https://www.facebook.com/events/695407044250529/

Archives Awareness Week

From July 14 – 20, is Archives Awareness Week! Tampa’s rich history has made our city what it is today. Let’s celebrate it & preserve it for years to come! From programs like Cinema Day to a Downtown Walking Tour, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

This Archives Awareness Week, local archives will come together to present their collections through exhibits and programs that convey the value of archives in the identification, preservation and conservation of historic records. There is no better way to conserve our gateway to history than through the preservation of documents. Learn more about Archives Awareness Week at TampaGov.net/city-clerk/programs/archives-awareness-week.

https://www.facebook.com/events/384971692224026/

FISH, GRITS & BLACK HISTORY III

The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library was founded by FAMU President Emeritus, international educator and Tampa native, Dr. Walter L. Smith in order to address the educational and social needs of the people of the Tampa Bay area. The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library is the only black and privately owned library/museum facility of its kind, in the State of Florida.

Fish, Grits & Black History III is the third time this fundraising event has been held in order to observe the importance of Black History Month and continuing Africana Studies and research.  There will be panel discussions, entertainment, and of course fish and grits!  The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library has supported cultural studies in the Tampa Bay area for more than 15 years.  Support this effort to improve the library facilities and add new programs and exhibits so we can continue to serve the community.  The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity.

https://www.facebook.com/events/448232129244230/

Ybor City Car Show

HOT CARs and HOTTER GUYS what more could you ask for??? LOL

More photos below