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Photos of the Week 1-6-19
Photos of the Week 
DIVA Spotting in Ybor City
Tampa Mayor Candidate Jane Castro @ TAMPA PRIDE Skate
 Cory Z Homecoming
@ The Honey Pot
  Karen & Friends @ The Reservoir
 HOT WAX
 NY NY PIZZA
 Carne’s
 Pet Pirate Costume Contest
@ Tequila’s
  Bradley’s on 7th
   Steam @ The Honey Pot
   Tea Cup
  Tequila’s Ybor City
  Ybor Wine Bar
      GaYBOR-Ybor City
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Dishing with Mark and Carrie, A Call to ACTION 1-17-19
A CALL TO ACTION
Closed By DESIGNED HATE
Hamburger Mary’s in historic Ybor City closed by selective non truths from some agency you rely to be truthful. The Hillsborough County Health Dept sent out False allegations to media outlets against the hamburger chain this past November siting a Hepatitis A outbreak because of an employee.
The owners/ management team/ employees all had to go and get Hepatitis vaccine shots.
NOW it is a Time of Action for our community. The Hillsborough County Commissioners at the Thursday, January 24th Meeting in the Commissioners Meeting. They have asked Doctor Holt to appear and explain his side.
The open meeting is at 9am. Registering to speak starts at 8:30
SEE YOU ALL THERE
THIS SUNDAY
Come support Tampa Pride 2019 at a really fun event this Sunday at The Honey Pot!! If you have never been to an event like this I highly recommend checking it out. If you have been before then you already know!! See you Sunday!!
JUST IN
The Early discounts for TAMPA PRIDE have been extended to January 30
SUNday FUNday
This week Crystal Chambers will be making a Special Appearance with Amanda D. Rod and Host Miss Joey Brooks!!!! This will be a SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE. Make your reservations TODAY call 813 2241 9555 Drink Special and ALL YOU CAN EAT $9.95 STEAK and CHICKEN FAJITAS
GRAND OPENING
https://www.facebook.com/events/299395097586492/
NEW LGBT PARTY
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
PRIDE SKATE Benefit for TAMPA PRIDE
CLICK HERE for More Photos
http://www.mcfilm.co/category/dishing-with-mark-carrie/
https://www.facebook.com/PRIDE-SKATE-Tampa-684527801647734/
Affordable Gary – Ybor City
Become Mark & Carrie neighbors. Call Bryan today at 860-875-9931. Ask him about his home and possible Cigar Factory lofts coming soon.
One House Down, by Gianna Russo
The candid poems in Gianna Russo’s One House Down are grounded in experiences of ambivalence and oneness, not unlike those we sometimes find in true love. Russo ruminates on the past and scrutinizes the present in her hometown of Tampa with honest affection, concern, anger and delight. She asks an essential question: How can we treasure a place whose history and values have sometimes supported injustice? And if those wrongs are still evident today—then what? With family roots in Tampa that go back over a century, Russo skillfully pursues an answer in these inventive, surprising poems.
Due out in October 2019. https://madvillepublishing.com/fall-2019-spring-2020/
TAMPA PRIDE
Favorite Facebook Group
Here is a favorite Facebook group that many of our friends have joined. If you love old homes you will love this group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1706748102970911/
The Children Gasparilla Parade This Saturday
AUCTION – CIRCUS, SIDESHOW, CARNIVAL MEMORABILIA
CLICK HERE for Details & to Register
Obituary
Max Pierre, Tampa saxophonist
Famous Tampa _ Ybor City Performer died January 5, 2019 , age 60
Click HERE to read the story in Creative Loafing
You Just Can Not Make This Up!!!
One day a young group of 20ish South Tampa girls came to the balcony at Mary’s. Of course no one knew what to drink and were being a hand full. The last girl asked for a Corona beer. We were out and this is something that we really should have had. I told her that I would run and get it for her. Now as many of you know the balcony was over the side walk on 7th Ave. To get more beer I had to climb 8 steps, walk across the dining room, then thru the kitchen, thru the elevator shaft. The across the kitchen next door to the very north end on 8th Ave. 1 full block away. Turn around and do it all around again, back to 7th Ave. This is a 2 block run with stairs!!!! I gave her the beer and she took one sip tossed her hair and said “It’s not cold enough, what else can you make?” I pulled a napkin and handed it to her and said “here there is something in your hair.” She ran out with a fake scream. LOL
From The MC Film Mail Bag
January 15, 2019: For Immediate Release
Teen Coming-of-Age Story Next in LGBTQ Film Series
Contact: Gulfport Public Library; (727) 893-1074
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library is proud to continue its monthly LGBTQ Film Series on Thursday, February 14 with an exciting film in which a boy finds acceptance and support among fellow trans and LGBTQ in the spirit-lifting weekly gatherings known as “Saturday Church.” The Film Series is a free gathering to watch a film in the company of friends and neighbors on the second Thursday of each month.
Each film begins at 7pm in the Friends Room at Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Avenue South). Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Licensing restrictions prohibit explicitly naming film titles in general press releases. But feel free to call the Library at (727) 893-1074 for the film title and other information about the film series. Or find titles and more information online: www.mygulfport.us/lgbtq-resources.
About the February 14 film: In this 2017 release, Ulysses is a shy and effeminate boy who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as man of the house after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a vivid world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses’ journey takes a turn for the better when he discovers a vibrant transgender community, who take him to “Saturday Church,” a program for LGBTQ youth. A winner of numerous LGBTQ film festival awards from across the country, and accolades for young actor Luka Kain portraying Ulysses. (Not Rated)
Save the date, Thursday March 14, for the next film in the series. After Cameron Post (Chloë Grace Moretz) is caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night, she is quickly shipped off to a conversion therapy center that treats teens “struggling with same-sex attraction.” At the facility, Cameron is subjected to outlandish discipline, dubious “de-gaying” methods, and earnest Christian rock songs, but this unusual setting also provides her with an unlikely gay community. For the first time, Cameron connects with peers, and she’s able to find her place among fellow outcasts. Directed by Desiree Akhavan. “Loaded with terrific performances all around.” (Toronto Star) Winner of the 2018 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic Films. (Not Rated)
Watch for announcements of other films as they are added to the series on the second Thursday of each month.
The LGBTQ Resource Center is a project of the non-profit Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library. The Resource Center provides collections, services and events throughout the year to the local LGBTQ community, its friends and family. Find out more about the Resource Center, the Circle of Friends and the Library on the web at www.mygulfport.us/gpl or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL. Or contact the LGBTQ Resource Center by email to LGBTQGulfport@gmail.com.
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Gay Skate Benefit for TAMPA PRIDE
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Caught @ Steam Fridays at The Honey Pot
Photos of the Week 1–6–19
Photos of the Week
 TAMPA PRIDE working with the Florida Aquarium
 Carne’s
 King Corona
 A Sad Hole in our Hearts
 Cheers Jeff
  Bradley’s on 7th
   Steam @ The Honey Pot
 WELCOME BACK CJ
Tea Cup
   Tequila’s Ybor City
  Ybor Wine Bar
      GaYBOR-Ybor City
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Dishing with Mark n Carrie 1-11-19
HOMOPHOBIA In Tampa
You be the Judge.
Hamburger Mary’s owner Kurt King accuses the Hillsborough County Health Department of inciting a ‘fake Hepatitis-A scare’ at his restaurant, claiming his worker never tested positive for the disease and shares those test results exclusively with ABC Action News.
BREAKING NEWS
THURSDAY, January 23 at 9AM the Hillsborough County Commissioners will be talking to Dr. Holt. NOW is the time to show up and let your voice be heard. Wear your Hamburger Mary’s & Pride SHIRTS!!!
Note the meeting are usually on Wednesdays but with MLK Day the meeting is being moved to Thursday.
CONTACT Your County Commissioners at
CONTACT Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County
http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/contact-us/index.html
CONTACT Tampa City Council
https://www.tampagov.net/city-council/contact-us
Our Weeks Distinguished Community Person
“DISHING With MARK & CARRIE” is Proud to Inform our readership of a very Special Person doing something extraordinary that is more humanitarian but Specially noted in our LGBTA community. The individual is very dear and caring. A married wife with a fun loving husband, mother of 2 children and grandmother to 2 laughing super natured loving grandkids.
Her objectives were mixed as a teenager as to what field to pursue in post high school education studies. Her choice was the field of Law Enforcement attending college in a mid size Wisconsin city for her specialty degree.
Knowing her so well of her partying days, crazy nature, loving kindred spirit,, family instilled faith, work ethic and humor. I know all about her because she is Mark & Carrie’s little sister, Merridee “West” Trzebiatowski.
Merridee (named after our father Merrill) worked after graduation inside store security at a Midwest dept store for years. Then moved onto working with the State of Wisconsin in government service. She ventured into politics, political activism, parenting, school activities and being hockey parents travelling all over the Midwest with their son, Westley.
She was missing something. It was her inner spiritual being and wanting to further her life by becoming a preacher.
She achieved her Theological degree inspirations while still working for the state. On the side and when available she has led our large family in spiritual moments. She has been asked by many to perform weddings, baptisms, celebrations, house blessings and for funerals. But this is where she is really a stand out champ!
Merridee was asked by a hometown funeral home director if she could perform a gay funeral from an out of the area same sex partners funeral? She had never done anything like this. She thought about it but readily agreed to do it. She has 2 gay brothers and 2 lesbian nieces. She was asked because of her kindness that the funeral home director saw in her devotion at another Celebration of Life service she led. None of the other city church ministers dared to take on this gay deed in January 2019!
She then found out that the young man that had deceased was for years an up and coming young celebrity and an assistant to Ralph Lauren. Not knowing anything about the deceased young man, she met with his partner to find out more about him, times together, their committed love for one another, work details to share for the funeral service.
Unexpectedly, hundreds flew in from around the world to come and pay respect to their friend, associate and the loving partner at the small city funeral home. More than one could ever expect, Merridee expressed the loving heart loss, their relationship, mutual memorable experiences, his devotion for work and his sharing life partner. Her expression of both empathy and sympathy came through to make the whole audience be emotional and tearful.
Thank You to our Distinguished little sister, Merridee for your unconditional accepting ways and love. And above that, THANK YOU for your commitment to our hometown Community and extended LGBTA Community.
SHAME on Those People who Did Not VOTE!!!
Florida Governor excludes LGBT people from non-discrimination order.
Newly sworn-in after his victory over Andrew Gillum in the Florida gubernatorial race, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Wednesday an executive order ensuring non-discrimination in state employment and state contracting — but the directive notably excludes LGBT people.
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VOTE JOHN GODWIN
At the recent TAMPA PRIDE meeting John Godwin spoke to the group. He is running for District 2. This is an at large district so everyone can vote for him. John will do an excellent job representing our community on the Tampa City Council.
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TONIGHT
Ybor’s very own Cory Z will be back in town. Stop by the Honey Pot & show some love.
SUNday FUNday
This Sunday at Tequila’s
The Blind Tiger
Tampa Police Department
Traffic crack down in Ybor. Be sure to watch out for pedestrians, wear your seatbelt and follow all applicable traffic laws. This lucky young driver got off with a verbal warning.
TAMPA PRIDE
Up Coming Events
January 13, 2019
Tampa Bay Lgbtq+ Sports Day Winter 2019
https://www.facebook.com/events/269464433730183/
January 14, 2019
PRIDE SKATE
https://www.facebook.com/events/327476534647625/
January 19, 2019
Bear Soup Night
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BearSoupTampa/
January 20th
Battle of the Houses 2.0 at The Honey Pot
https://www.facebook.com/events/2107230059365789/
February 17, 2019
Mr. & Miss Tampa Pride 2019
https://www.facebook.com/events/231760304157817/
March 25, 2019
Interfaith Service @ MCC Tampa
https://www.facebook.com/MCCTampaFL/
March 30, 2019
TAMPA PRIDE Diversity Parade & Festival
