Disco Pony Opening Weekend

New SUNday FUNday

Recognize the Building?

The New Home of “The Disco Pony” was formally the home of “MC Film” for 10 years in Ybor City. The Disco Pony is bringing the GAY back to the corner of 15^th Street and 8^th Ave!!!!!

Tom DeGeorge running for Tampa City Counsil District 5

Hello! MANY have asked how they can help. If we are going to win this race, we will need help with funding and we need volunteers. Here are the links to both. I will work as hard as I can. I’ve been volunteering in our local community and working with local government for 25 years. I’ve lobbied our federal government on behalf of indie venues for the last 5 years. I’ve met with everyone from our senators to the DOJ anti-trust division. I want to get a seat at the table in our city council so I can affect more change for our communities, small business owners, for profit & non-profit indie venues and arts organizations, and our artists. I need your help. Now WE begin.

Ybor City / Channelside / East Tampa / Downtown Tampa

Early Voting: Sept 4-7

Voting Day: Sept 9th

DONATIONS: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/degeorgefordistrict5

VOLUNTEERS: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeDyZ5bykUb9o…/viewform

Candidate Forum

GaYbor Kaftans, Cocktails & Good Vibes!

Join us for the Kaftan Summer Soirée Bar Crawl on Sunday, July 20th as we sashay through Ybor in style! Don’t have a kaftan? No worries — throw on something tropical and come sip, strut, and celebrate summer with us!Check in is at Showbar Ybor immediately following Esme Russell’s show! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle with old friends and make new ones. See you there!

Gasworx

Check out all the great developments.

Sidetrack Could Become The First Gay Bar In An American Airport

The iconic Lakeview bar is teaming up with restaurateur Germán González to bid for a specialty bar spot at O’Hare Airport.

Tampa Bay Pride Band And Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds

https://www.facebook.com/TampaPrideBand

Obituary

Bradley’s on 7^th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

10 Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/tampa-same-sex-couples-reflect-on-10-years-of-marriage-equality

Carrie West at the Tampa Rotary Club

Budapest Pride: Unprecedented crowd defies Hungarian Government

‘Largest ever human Pride flag’ created by thousands of LGBTQ+ activists in Mexico

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/27/largest-ever-human-pride-flag-created-by-thousands-of-lgbtq-activists-in-mexico

2 MUST SEE LGBTQAI+ Films

Sad News in Ybor City

The former Southern Nights Ybor location was painted white this week. Good bye to the beautiful mural and the place we all called home.

Opening Soon

All roads lead to home (Ybor City)

Streetcar #431 is on the road back to Tampa after receiving a full restoration from the Gomaco Trolley Company in Iowa!

FUN FACT: The streetcar logo is hand-painted, and the same technician who painted the original cars over 20 years ago completed the touch-up!

Canada Days in Ybor City

https://www.facebook.com/events/730139902828458

Celebrate the life of Paul Hannan

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

VOGUE Magazine

This week Carrie said to me “Look I’m in VOGUE Magazine.” I said “Sure you are” BUT was right. He really was in VOGUE Magazine. Carrie is listed in the “Who’s Who in American” They choose him for a full-page article about LGBT Leader in America.  YAAAAAA

NO KINGS RALLY in Tampa

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Heaven was a little too quiet for the girls. How could they miss pride?

In case you missed it. This AI of the Golden Girls at PRIDE will make you SMILE!!!! Thank You Ai.Delightz for making this.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HbUJWzSVC

Coming to Ybor City

Ybor City developer Darryl Shaw plans to build a 15,000-seat soccer stadium on Ybor Harbor, the waterfront property once targeted for a Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

Disco Pony Opening SOON

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067941210591

Obituary

Tampa Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson.

Obituary

Paul Hannan

https://www.facebook.com/paul.hannan.50

Bradley’s on 7^th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

PULSE Nightclub 9 Years ago

Let us take a moment to honor and cherish the memory of the 49 beautiful souls who tragically lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL, on June 12, 2016. Our hearts ache for the lives cut short that night and the families and loved ones left behind. May we never forget the impact of this heartbreaking event and continue to strive for a world where love and acceptance prevail.

PRIDE Flag raised at Tampa City Hall

https://www.mcfilm.co/category/great-photos/special-events-photos

NEW on Facebook “Tampa Bay LGBT History: Telling our Stories”

We were here when this photo was taken outside of the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

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

Historic East Ybor and Gary Neighborhood Association (HEYGNA)

A new park is in the planning stages for Gary!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/192793234582350

“Mise en place” coming to Ybor City

Mise en place will move into the ground floor of the Casa Gomez building at 1229 E. Eighth Ave. WELCOME!!!!!

CONGRATULATION Dr. Shawn Henri Robinson

Kiwanian of the Year

Congratulation Esme Russell

A well-deserved moment! The GaYBOR District Coalition recognized Esme Russell on June 8, 2025, with a special proclamation celebrating her powerful impact as a leader for the LGBTQ+ community. Named as the First Lady of GaYBOR, Esme has been a fearless trailblazer in our community. You may never fully grasp your reach. Congratulations and thank you for all that you have done.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

https://www.mcfilm.co/category/great-photos/caught-the-show-bar

Tampa CRA

If you live or work in Ybor, we want to hear from you! Your valuable feedback will help the Tampa CRA continue to invest in maintaining and enhancing the vibrant historic district.

Scan the QR code in the image or visit https://bit.ly/43YZVDX

 to take the survey today!

NO KINGS MASS PROTEST

THIS SATURDAY IN TAMPA

Details HERE

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/788912/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK4EQ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFORFZKVFNMczFLczgxZzJ1AR5UdjvPN_LaN6sAKLOBpgDT_q5Nh_eqZfFBf9fhbj_uCV1du3mSvGPiv6BdBQ_aem_XqkIdV8ij_QA2P2cXs4V2Q

Bradley’s on 7^th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

Disco Poney