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A Fun Weekend in GaYbor… Dishing with Mark n Carrie 9-17-26

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The Stars came out for Luis Salazar!!!!

Vote for Luis Salazar. Click here For More Photos https://www.mcfilm.co/category/great-photos/special-events-photos/

Florida LGBTQ Democratic Caucus

There is LESS THAN 1 MONTH left to register to vote in the midterm elections on Nov 3rd. It is so very important to ask your friends and family if they are registered to vote. Please especially ask your LGBTQ+ and young friends. Most people can register quickly and easily online. https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home

THIS SUNday FUNday

GaYBOR District Coalition

A storm just knocked down the sign of The Parrot in Lakeland Florida

The Parrot’s sign is one of the oldest surviving gay signs in the United States on an operating gay bar.

Shawn Henri Robinson

This Saturday is the Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo from 12 – 4pm at the Portico in downtown Tampa. Admission is free, but please go to https://tbbae.com/ for tickets. I will be there will copies of my 19 books

Opening soon in GaYbor

Are you on the list? https://clubego.com/

Happy 93  Birthday to Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco

This photo was taken about 10 years ago. What a great time with former Mayor on 820 AM  “Dick Greco Radio Hour”. An hour of laughs and what is the LGBTA+ scoop in Tampa!

Did you know Dick’s family once owned the building that is the Disco Pony today?

https://www.facebook.com/BGayCom

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

The Disco Pony Nightclub

NOW OPEN in Ybor City…. Dishing with Mark n Carrie 9-10-26

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NOW OPEN in Ybor City

D’ Rose Gastrobar

The perfect date night restaurant has opened in Ybor City.  There is a large selection of small plates to share. One of the best hamburgers we have ever had. The staff was perfect and full of fun!!!! Try D’ Rose Gastrobar this weekend with the people you love.

https://www.facebook.com/d.rose.gastrobar

25th Anniversary of 9/11  

With the 25 anniversary of 9/11 this week .  Did you know that Tampa is home to a 9/11 memorial situated in Ybor City? The 9/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial in Ybor City pays tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders of the tragic September 11th attack. Unveiled in 2014, this memorial was established by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as a respectful community homage. Positioned near the Centennial Park streetcar station, it provides a convenient location for both residents and tourists to pause and reflect

1900 N 20th St, Tampa, FL 33605

Internet photo #9/11 #WeWillNotForget

TONIGHT

https://www.facebook.com/Voteluisfl

Bruno Mars’ Hello Kitty merch pop-up hits Ybor ahead of Tampa concerts

A Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty merch pop-up is heading to Ybor City from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The cartoony collab, located at 1314 E Seventh Ave., features hats, stickers, tote bags and shirts that cannot be purchased anywhere else.

Our Niece spotted this sign on a recent trip to Finland.

Happy Birthdays

‘Hasan Piker shirtless’ searches soar as ‘meat pic’ shown at Republican Convention

From Pink News….. The left-wing political commentator, streamer and influencer reacted in disbelief after a photo of him posing in his underwear appeared on giant screens during the opening day of the RNC’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday (9 September).

Watching footage of the moment during a livestream, Piker repeatedly exclaimed: “What the f***?” before realizing the Republicans had used the photo in a video playing on the giant screens.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/09/10/hasan-piker-shirtless-meat-pic-republican-convention

Bradley’s on 7th

Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard

The Disco Pony Nightclub