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Dishing with Mark n Carrie 2-25-21 BIG CHANGES IN Ybor City
The Future of Ybor City
Daryl Shaw did a presentation to the Ybor City Development Corporation to showcase his development “Ybor South.” Conceptual renderings such as this one below were a part of that presentation.
La Gaceta
Our favorite Ybor City newspaper, La Gaceta just came out with a special edition. “Celebrating Ybor City Past, Present & Future”. This very interesting read brings you up today on things in Ybor. You can pick your edition up at various places in Ybor City. Visit their web site for a sample of the paper. Our very favorite section is “As we heard it” by Patrick Manteiga.
GOSPEL BRUNCH is BACK!!!
This Sunday @ The SHOWBAR
Hosted by JOEY BROOKS FEATURING : ESME RUSSELL , FREYA ROSE YOUNG , IMAN , and DARCEL STEVENS Dj Mike Sklarz MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY (813) 443-8581
Congratulation John & David
Last year John & David were married in a small service. Doing the responsible thing during covid, they waited for the reception. This past weekend at The Italian Club, in Ybor City, friend came together to safely celebrate with them. Cheers
First rehearsal in the books!
Looks like a great spring season for the Tampa-Bay Pride-Band! It’s not too late to join the band!
Visit https://www.tampabayprideband.com/
TripAdvisor’s annual “Best Beaches” list is out.
The Bay area did very well.
St. Pete Beach is ranked as the #1 beach in the United States, and #5 in the world. Also making the top 25 in the US was Madeira Beach (#9), Treasure Island (#16), Siesta Key (#17), and Clearwater Beach (#18).
Tampa’s Turn LMAO
We’ve seen NY, LA and other cities get taken out countless times in disaster movies, but in the new Gerard Butler movie “Greenland,” Tampa is the first to go!
Tampa PRIDE BINGO
The BINGO at The Showbar Ybor City was a huge hit!!! We can not wait to do it again soon. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and the Showbar for hosting.
NEW HOTEL
The Hard Rock in East Tampa just announced a new plans for a REVERB Hotel.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41005945/reverb-tampa-east.html
You Just Can Not Make This Up
In 1980 one of the first people, we meet in Tampa was our friend Steve. Over the years we have been close friends with him and his parents. Shortly after I started to bartend at The Show Bar Ybor City, Steve & Mom stopped by one Sunday. Mom’s hair and jewelry were perfect, wearing a new cocktail dress and designer sunglasses. After 2 scotch and waters Mom told me that she liked the new bar and the DJ. Then wishing me the best they left. Mom had just turned 101 years old. WOW… What a beautiful person and life. CHEERS
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
John & David Reception
Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. Changes
Big Changes
Nuccio Parkway is undergoing some very big changes. We talked with 3 different government agencies and got 3 different answers. The one we most believe is that Nuccio will be going from 4 lanes to 2 lanes with the addition of bike lanes. We were also told there will still be plenty of room for the floats to line up. Strangely there never was a sidewalk on the east side from the train station to Ybor City. Former Tampa Mayor Dick Grece told us that he built Nuicci Pwy as a gift to Ybor City and a place to line up the parades. So far, many trees have been removed. It will be interesting to see what comes next.
Bradley’s on 7th
Bradley’s on 7th is extremely pleased to announce Amy DeMilo as our new Show Director!
Dance Floors have been reopened by Hillsborough County,
therefore, shows and contest will return to Bradley’s on 7th
on our 10th Anniversary, Thursday March 4, 2021!
Metro Inclusive Health
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CONGRATULATIONS Trevor Rosine
From Trevor…
I am elated to announce my appointment to the City of Tampa’s Human Rights Board by Mayor Jane Castor.
Although I do not see eye-to-eye with her on a lot of issues, I am honored to be trusted with this seat and to be afforded this opportunity. I most certainly appreciate a leader who welcomes views that differ from their own. I will be joining existing members of this board with a fresh, unique perspective that will play a paramount role in my decisions on this quasi-judicial body.
Tampa’s Human Rights Ordinance was written with the intention that ALL members of our city be protected against discrimination – and I can promise you that is the focus of this board.
In case you are not familiar with what our Human Rights Board does, I have included the link for it below. If you have any questions/suggestions or want to know how you can get more involved in your community, feel free to reach out. My inbox is always open for conversation!
https://www.tampa.gov/housing-and…/human-rights-board
Welcome Home
Streetcar #428 is the first car to return from Iowa with a full refurbishment, including new roof repair, A/C, wiring, floor, etc. The car is expected to return to service following two weeks of testing.
SUNday FUNday @ The Showbar Ybor City
Click Here For All The FUN Photos.
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Netflix – Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
Looking for an interesting film? We recommend this. It is only 4 episodes long and you will probably watch them all right away. The interesting part is that it is based on real events. After you watch this series you will want to Google for more. Enjoy…..
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Ruben Sun Construction
Some thing are just so good that they need to be said again. We used Ruben Lopez and his crews for many projects on our home. Very big and small. We have referred him to many our friends. They have all said the same thing. Fair prices and great work. Give him a chance to bid on your next project. 813 357-4342 lopezruben313@gmail.com
Obituary – Stageworks Theatre Founder Anna Brennen
You Just Can Not Make This Up
In the summer of 1977, I worked 1 month at a high-class downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota Steak House. To become a night server, you 1st had to work the lunches. EVERYTHING inside this 1940’s restaurant was white. The walls were cover with white lattice work and white flowers. White stage with a huge white grand piano and white chandelier. The tables were white table cloths, dishes and white candelabras with white candles. Even white ashtrays on the tables. You get it everything was white. During the summer months even, the guests would come dressed all in white. The staff called the lunch special the “Blue Haired Ladies Special.” In the special there was a sandwich with the crust cut off, a scoop of fruit on a lettuce leave, a cup of soup & your choice of a Martini or Manhattan. All this for $4.75 tax included. I can still hear the ladies say “Here is a $5.00 bill and you can keep the change.” A table of 4 we would make $1.00 LMAO That is why no one worked the lunches. 45+ years later we were at an estate sale in Florida. There were candelabras that looked just like the ones from this restaurant! The estate sale was a former pianist. Maybe he played here years ago??? I’m still laughing about keeping the quarter.
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
SUNday FUNday @ The Showbar Ybor City
Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. Let’s Play Ball
WELCOME The Gasparilla Soft Ball Classic
This weekend is the Annual Gasparilla Soft Ball Classic in Tampa. 1,000’s of players and fans will be in town. This year due to covid all of the meetings, registration and parties will be done on line. Even with all the changes we are sure there will lots of eye candy in Ybor City this weekend. FMI visit https://gasparillasoftballclassic.com/
SUNday FUNday
This Sunday 2-14-201 is also Valentine’s day!!! YAAAA The doors to The Showbar Ybor City open at 12 noon with a Great Brunch. The Miss Joey Brooks BOYlesque starts at 2PM. On the patio keeping the party going is Tea Cup, April & DJ Mike Sklarz. That night there is very special LIVE BAND Burlesque. Make your reservations now.
Calling all Ybor Residents
Join HYGNA for their first Community Coffee event! Friday, February 26th from 7:30 am -8:30 am at Foundation Coffee (the old Bunker). This will be outside and/or socially distanced. We hope to see folks from the other Ybor neighborhood associations as well!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HEYGNA/
WARNING
The street preacher’s aka bible bangers were out in full force over the Super Bowl Weekend. The hate that comes out of their mouths is just terrible. Take a close look at this photo. Our local Hero Miss April was engaging them. They were trying everything to get her to touch them. Notice the 2 guys filming everything. Here is their ungodly trick. If you touch them, they will charge you with assault and have it all on camera. If you do not want to be charge, they will take a large cash payment. $500 + in many cases to not press charges. We personally know of 3 who have paid. Now back to April LOL…. When this photo was taken the nasty preacher had just said “What man owns this woman?” of course April yelled back “no one owns me!!!” The preacher than said “That’s because you don’t have Jesus and no man wants you!!!” We grabbed April and left. It kinda make you think when you see the sad women and children with the preachers. Hum… is this a form of human trafficking?
Good News from East Ybor
It was announced this week that the Tierra del Lago Cigar Factory, located at 1908 N 36st Street will have a hearing to consider the property designation as a City of Tampa Local Landmark. If you agree, like us, please let them know by e-mail to Beverly.Jewesal@tampagov.net
Lights On Tampa
Explore beautiful downtown Tampa after hours through this self-guided tour of new and existing Lights on Tampa art installations featuring local music, dance and other celebrations of Public Art. While Lights on Tampa will live on for you to experience at your own leisure, the evenings of March 5th and 6th will include special arts encounters featuring dance and music around the perimeter of the Tampa Convention Center.
We encourage visitors and residents to explore our vibrant city after dark, in a socially distanced manner. While the tour is outdoors, we ask that you consider wearing a mask as you move through the space, or purchase your limited-edition Lights on Tampa LED mask at the event!
Lights on Tampa brings critically acclaimed artwork to downtown and is a public/private partnership between the City of Tampa, Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Public Art Alliance, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Show your support for the Public Art Alliance with the purchase of a Lights on Tampa T-shirt at https://lightsontampa.org/shop
Thank you for supporting Public Art and your beautiful city!
https://www.facebook.com/events/471698220494611
WOW Things Have Changed
From https://www.facebook.com/urbnTB
Rent prices for the The Henry in Downtown have gone live. This is a student housing project so the move in date is set for August 19th, and the lease runs through 7/31/22 to coincide with the school year.
Rents start at $1199/month to share a 4/2 with 3 other people (you get your own bedroom).
The most expensive unit, a solo studio shared with no one else, is $1849/month.
To see their leasing page:https://www.thehenrytampa.com/tampa/the-henry/student/
