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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Dishing with Mark n Carrie 1-14-21 Grandma Pearl
This Week
It has been a rough week in America. This photo always makes me smile. I hope The crew of Panman makes you smile too!!! Now you know why we call Ray McNab “Captain My Captain” !!! LMAO
Meet Grandma Pearl
We first met Grandama Pearl (Bruce Gutilla) https://www.facebook.com/bruce.gutilla on the set of Tru T https://www.facebook.com/trutea1/ . We thought this person is wonderful and we must know more about her story. This week there was a YouTube video by ”World of Chucko behind the Picture Frame Series” all about Grandam Pearl!!!! Treat Yourself to this fun video.
Congratulations Officer Richie Mercado
One of our favorite Tampa-Ybor Officers, Richie Mercado, was presented the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce’s Ybor Hero Award in recognition of his 26 years of service in the United States Air Force & his continued dedication to the City of Tampa.
La Tropicana Restaurant
The La Tropicana Restaurant recently closed and will be reopening as “Daddio’s Grill”
Did You Know?
La Tropicana Restaurant Est. 1965
Included Ybor’s 1st “drive thru”circa 1973
One of Tampa’s oldest existing murals “1990” By “sign man”.
The Snap House
Opening soon in Ybor City is The Snap House. Located at 1318-1320 E 7th Ave. This will be “Tampa’s Original Selfie Studio” We can not wait for the opening!!! https://www.instagram.com/thesnaphousetampa/
Record Breaking
The area of Ybor City north of the interstate is call VM Ybor (Vicente Martinez Ybor). This week realtor Ivan Rivera https://www.facebook.com/gersanivanrivera officially closed on (what he said) the highest grossing Single Family Home sale of V.M. Ybor’s history @ $419,000.00 WOW things are changing fast in Ybor City.
Historic East Ybor/Gary
There has been a lot of buzz about East Ybor lately. There are 4+new construction homes in the Gary area alone. Demolition has started on 7th Ave and there are many exciting things happening on the future. The Neighborhood Facebook page now has over 300+ followers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HEYGNA
SUNday FUNday @ The Showbar Ybor
Join us this coming Sunday brunch at SHOWBAR IN YBOR …
it’s our Sunday drag brunch
Doors open at 12 noon Showtime 2 pm
It’s a full production review with drag performances JOEY BROOKS , ESME RUSSELL, KIALA SANTI , Hazel Genevieve
DJ Mike Sklarz
Bar Entertainment Tea Cup and April
Great Food, Full Bar, live entertainment and a drag show
Make your reservations today 813-449-0896
SEE ALL THE PHOTOS at http://www.mcfilm.co/category/great-photos/caught-the-show-bar/
HOW MUCH FUN CAN YOU HAVE?
This past week at SUNday FUNday @ The Showbar Ybor Miss Joey Brooks pulled up 4 audience members and had them perform in DRAG!!! OMG!!! After the show DJ Mike moved to the outside patio with Tea Cup & April. Where he had people dancing on top of the bar! All this while social distancing and guests seated. See all the photos at http://www.mcfilm.co/category/great-photos/caught-the-show-bar/
See you this Sunday!
PS Esme was left speechless!!!
You Just Can Not Make This Up
In the bar business you either have Great bar backs or the opposite. I was working in a very Gay Friendly Club. The new bar back asked me what my cologne was. I told him and he said “That’s what I thought. My Dad wears that.” LMAO RUDE… I said Great then you can call me Daddy. He had a I don’t understand look on his face and didn’t come back the next day. LMAO
Caught @ The Showbar
Dishing with Mark & Carrie… It’s A HIT!!!
IT’S A HIT!!!…The Showbar Ybor City
SUNday FUNday in Tampa has been elevated to a new higher standard at The Showbar Ybor City!!!! Show Director Miss Joey Brooks has brought together and incredible team all eager to give you a GREAT TIME!!! This opening Sunday the cast team included Esme Russell, Amanda D Rhod & Kiala Santis. DJ Mike Sklarz with Tea Cup & April behind the bar. Making sure everything went smoothly was Corey Kane & Daniel Lee. The big opening production included New Costumes made by Frey Rose Young. The party started with a great piano player and Drink Specials and a Fun New Menu. Join us next Sunday to see what everyone is talking about. Doors at 12 NOON. ShowTime 2pm. The Showbar Ybor was SOLD OUT!!! Make your reservation NOW at 813.443.8581
More Photos Below
Show Your Ybor City PRIDE
The Heart of Tampa campaign is now available. These FREE logos , backgrounds and more are now available on line. Visit http://yborcityonline.com/HeartofTampa/
The Ending of a legend
The World-Famous Club Manila-Patron https://www.facebook.com/Club-Manilla-350205898323389/?rf=103311396403477 was torn down this week in Ybor City. Located at 2620 E. 7th Ave. in Ybor City. This was one of the largest and very popular African American Clubs in Tampa. It closed about 6 or 7 years ago. We remember all the energy and fun people here. The walls were very 1970 and all mirrored. Disco lights flashing and loud music. They always had the best food buffet in Ybor. There are so many crazy stories from here. Most of them are true LOL. One that we remember was….There were code violations inside the club. When the inspectors showed up, the owners chained the front doors shut. The fire department came to cut the chains. The Club might be gone the memories will go on forever.
The Parrott Lakeland
Florida’s Oldest Gay Bar, “The Parrott” is located 1030 E Main St Lakeland, FL. The club has gone thru some wonderful renovations recently and is looking better than ever. One thing that they didn’t change is….. The Second OLDEST Bartender (Tea Cup is the Oldest) in The Universe, Mike Burdette is still there!!!! LMAO https://www.facebook.com/mike.burdette.96 The Parrott make for a fun drive to from Tampa. When you there tell Mike Tea Cup say Hi!
https://www.facebook.com/theparrotlakeland/
Trump Jr riled up MAGA protest with bizarre rant about trans women before they attacked Congress.
“Thank you for standing up to the bullshit!” he said about transgender equality before the crowd attacked the Capitol.
By Alex Bollinger Thursday, January 7, 2021
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A Special Happy Birthday to
Jeffrey Italiano
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.italiano
Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus
January 2021 Membership Meeting
Join the online Zoom Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 AT 6:30 PM EST – 8 PM EST
https://www.facebook.com/hclgbtadc
OBITUARY
Glen White (aka Glenda)
Glenn H. White, lifelong Tampa resident, passed away today 1-7-2021. He had a great smile and humor all about him. He was a friend to many. He was an architect and worked with a number of Tampa Bay architect firms and also ending his career with the Tampa International Airport. He always had many stories to tell. Growing up with 2 Mom’s when it wasn’t popular. He was also double jointed in his hands and amazed many with his tricks. He personally met Elvis Pressley in the 1950’ at the downtown Floridan Hotel after one of his Tampa Concerts. 20+ years ago Glenn was the selected Queen of the old Tampa Pride along with Jack Sarver as the Pride King. Glenn will be missed by many. No further info on a Memorial or Celebration of Life ceremony. https://www.facebook.com/glenn.white.351
THIS SUNDAY FUNDAY
You Just Can Not Make This Up
My crazy husband Carrie! I just notice that under our bathroom sink he has my bottle of blue mouthwash next to a bottle of bleu Fabuloso! Hum….. do you think he is waiting for the day I mix them up? LMAO LMAO
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
SUNday FUNday @ The Showbar Ybor City
Dishing with Mark n Carrie Good-Bye 2020
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The Ybor City Wine Bar
HAPPY 8 Year Anniversary!!!
SUNday FUNday Grand Opening
This Sunday is the grand opening SUNday FUNday at Showbar Ybor City. The doors open at 12 noon Show time is 2PM PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!!! This will be a sold-out show. 813.443.8581
Snow in Ybor City Christmas Eve
Photo from Daniel Lee
Happy Birthday Alex Barbosa
The Honey Pot
A photographic history of men in love.
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From the Kitchen of Mark & Carrie
People ask… How has Carrie put up with you for 43 years? When we 1st got together, I started a cookbook journal. Whenever I found a recipe that he and I both loved, I would put it down in this journal. I’m still adding to this journal. Sometimes I will flip through it and remember things to cook.
