Late one night in 1981 there was a Tampa Stonewall at the Denny’s. There were several gay bars on Kennedy at this time. After the clubs everyone went to Denny’s for our late-night breakfast. Many of the Drag Queens would also join us here. We were there one night when a new manager was on duty. He walked up to the table and told the Drag Queens to leave and never come back. The next thing you know there as this huge food fight started and the police were called. When the police arrived, everyone took off and we never went back. A few years later the building was torn down.
In 2009 Tampa Hosted the Super Bowl. The NFL Experience was on 8th ave between 15th &17th Street, in Ybor City. At this time Carrie was on the Barrio Latino Commission. We were invited to a VIP NFL Party at Rock’n Sports in Centro Ybor. Which located on the 2nd floor, next to the old Hamburger Mary’s. We also took our good friend and football nut, Judy B. Goode with us. At the party suddenly July yells OMG that’s Michael Strahan 7 takes off running. We had no idea who he was. The next thing you know Judy is pulling on the leg of this HUGE SEXY GUY asking for a photo. He was very nice to us. I took the photo, which later was in the Watermark Newspaper. Several years later we were watching Good Morning America and said to each other. WOW that guy looks familiar. Just then the phone rang and it was Judy all excited…. Are you watching Good Morning America? That is the football player I had my photo with in Ybor! We all love Michael Strahan today on TV.
The Super Bowl is coming to Tampa. It is always so much fun. This time we all need to be extra careful. Here is our suggestion. Take a walk on the Tampa Riverwalk before the crowds arrive. Everything is already sold out so you will not get in anyway. We arrived in separate cars to meet friends around 6pm. There is still social distancing and lots of fresh outside air. You can see a lot before the sun goes down. After sunset the Tampa Riverwalk is all light up with art installations. We stopped in front of the convention center for a drink before walking back. Don’t for get to bring your fur babies too. Go Bucs!!!! TODAY (1-28-21) Tampa Mayor Jane Castro is requiring masks outside too.
Mayor Castor Issues Executive Order Requiring Masks in Event Zones and Entertainment Districts Ahead of Super Bowl LV
City of Tampa (FaceBook)
MASK UPDATE: For the health and safety of Super Bowl fans and the community, Mayor Jane Castor has signed an Executive Order (2021-07) requiring face masks outdoors in Event Zones and Entertainment Districts, including areas of Tampa’s Downtown, the area surrounding Raymond James Stadium, Ybor City Historic District, the South Howard Commercial Overlay District, the Central Business District, and the Channel District.
In addition, Executive Order 2020-42 (which was adopted on August 19, 2020) remains in effect, requiring the use of face coverings at most indoor locations.
Join Miss Joey Brooks, Esme Russell, Tea Cup, April, Nathan, DJ Mike Sklarz and Special Guests Every Sunday. Doors open at 12 NOON. Show Time 2PM
THIS SUNDAY SPECIAL GUESTS Amanda D’rhod and Gabrielle Santi
Ybor City Author
From the Author Dr. Shawn Henri Robinson
Happy 2021! She Folds: The Last Poker Night has been released. It is my first work of fiction as I take a break from leadership books. If you like murder mysteries or poker, this book might be for you. It is available on Amazon and directly from the author (if you want a signed copy). Posts about upcoming signing events in the Tampa Bay area will be coming soon. http://shefoldsthebook.com/
Historic Palmetto Beach
The neighborhood just south of Ybor City is Palmetto Beach. When we decided to move forever to Ybor City this was a neighborhood we look a close look at. The DeSota Park here is INCREADBLE!!! Check out this video from FOX 13. Hidden gem: Fishing, skateboarding, swimming, and more at Tampa’s DeSoto Park
Drag Queen BINGO with Miss Amy DeMilo @ The Showbar Ybor City Tuesday Night
So Easy & WOW
40+ pieces of Dum Sum for under $10 and so easy. 1 package of wonton wrappers from the produce department. Filling 1/2-pound ground pork 1/3 uncooked shrimp chopped grate 1 small onion, celery, little carrots add salt pepper, garlic and ginger power. 2 large rounded tablespoons corn starch. Mix. Put small ball of mixture on wonton. Wet the edges of the wonton then pinch together and twist. Put all into boiling water. Bring back to boil and cook low 2 minutes. Drain and eat right away. Sauces on side. YAAAAAA
The year was 1977. We were very young and in a downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota un-named Gay bar. There was a big motorcycle convention in town. Late one night some bikers got very drunk and decided to teach the fags a lesson. About 8 of them stumbled into the Gay bar with chains just a swinging and yelling. Their big mistake was that this was a hardcore Gay Leather bar!!! Of course, the gays fought back. With in minutes the bikers were on the floor. Then they took the bikers, boots, jeans and underwear off. Then tossed them back onto Hennepin Ave. naked. They never came back. I wonder what story they told the other bikers???
A BIG Shout Out to Dr. Seth M. Lott, D.C. (our nephew) and staff for taking such great care of Carrie. With their care Carrie made a speedy recovery from 4 + months of Belles Palsy. Dr Seth’s specialty areas are Acupuncture, Chiropractor, Pain Relief, Back Alignments, and Active Rehab treatments from disease, accidents or surgical treatments.
We have known Dr. Seth for 23 years going to University of South Florida and getting to be besties with our niece, Natalie. Thus, an extended nephew & nieces with 650 others. Mark & I as uncles knew how to get to the kids hearts as we fixed big comfort food dinners for the dorm kids.
Located at 205 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. Tampa, 813-331-5753
Come for the Drag Show at 2PM and stay for the FOOTBALL Championship Play Off Game!!!
Buccaneers take on the Packers at @ 3:05pm!
Join Tea Cup and April on the Patio at The Showbar Ybor
The Rainbow Colors
Shoutout to Debbie Wilson Cano Ducko for fixing this into the correct order of colors
WELCOME Miss Amy DeMilo!!!!
Tampa Bay Rum Company
During times of covid people are getting very creative. Join our friends at The Tampa Rum Company this Saturday for a stationary parade. Details on line. RRRRRRRR
I was very lucky to Barend with one of the most beautiful real women in Ybor City, who was blessed with rather large chest. Not only beautiful but very flighty and fun. One day there were 2 straight guys, from some small town up north, giving us a hard time. Finally, she had enough and said “OK, just stop it guys or do we have to pull out our dicks and see who’s is the biggest? I’m ready and I know I will win!” They looked at me and I said “That’s why we call HIM Daddy” They guys looked like dear in headlight. Sat down ad didn’t give us anymore trouble. LMAO
