Haiti’s Presidential Candidate, Pastor Fortune H. Richy stops by the “Women Empowering Community: She’s Got Power” Hosted by The Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus & friends. Click here for more photos. https://www.mcfilm.co/category/great-photos/special-events-photos/
St Pete PRIDE
The Florida Department of Transportation recently issued a memo stating that cities must comply with rules regarding uniform pavement surface markings, which could remove art like the current St. Pete Pride street mural.
Lightning Strikes Centro Espanol in Ybor City
New Statum coming to Ybor City?
A USF professor highlights the history of Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ+ community on a new website
The New Home of “The Disco Pony” was formally the home of “MC Film” for 10 years in Ybor City. The Disco Pony is bringing the GAY back to the corner of 15th Street and 8th Ave!!!!!
Tom DeGeorge running for Tampa City Counsil District 5
Hello! MANY have asked how they can help. If we are going to win this race, we will need help with funding and we need volunteers. Here are the links to both. I will work as hard as I can. I’ve been volunteering in our local community and working with local government for 25 years. I’ve lobbied our federal government on behalf of indie venues for the last 5 years. I’ve met with everyone from our senators to the DOJ anti-trust division. I want to get a seat at the table in our city council so I can affect more change for our communities, small business owners, for profit & non-profit indie venues and arts organizations, and our artists. I need your help. Now WE begin.
Ybor City / Channelside / East Tampa / Downtown Tampa
Join us for the Kaftan Summer Soirée Bar Crawl on Sunday, July 20th as we sashay through Ybor in style! Don’t have a kaftan? No worries — throw on something tropical and come sip, strut, and celebrate summer with us!Check in is at Showbar Ybor immediately following Esme Russell’s show! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle with old friends and make new ones. See you there!
A silver gelatin print in the Tampa Bay History Center’s collection captures Tampa’s “new” City Hall, completed in 1915, adorned with lights and patriotic bunting. This image is part of a large archive of postcards recently donated to the History Center.
Explore more of Tampa’s past during Archives Awareness Week, July 13-19, which marks the city’s 138th birthday. The week includes 14 free public programs and multiple exhibitions. For a full schedule, visit https://www.tampa.gov/city-clerk/aaw
This week Carrie said to me “Look I’m in VOGUE Magazine.” I said “Sure you are” BUT was right. He really was in VOGUE Magazine. Carrie is listed in the “Who’s Who in American” They choose him for a full-page article about LGBT Leader in America. YAAAAAA
Ybor City developer Darryl Shaw plans to build a 15,000-seat soccer stadium on Ybor Harbor, the waterfront property once targeted for a Tampa Bay Rays stadium.
Let us take a moment to honor and cherish the memory of the 49 beautiful souls who tragically lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL, on June 12, 2016. Our hearts ache for the lives cut short that night and the families and loved ones left behind. May we never forget the impact of this heartbreaking event and continue to strive for a world where love and acceptance prevail.
Mise en place will move into the ground floor of the Casa Gomez building at 1229 E. Eighth Ave. WELCOME!!!!!
CONGRATULATION Dr. Shawn Henri Robinson
Kiwanian of the Year
Congratulation Esme Russell
A well-deserved moment! The GaYBOR District Coalition recognized Esme Russell on June 8, 2025, with a special proclamation celebrating her powerful impact as a leader for the LGBTQ+ community. Named as the First Lady of GaYBOR, Esme has been a fearless trailblazer in our community. You may never fully grasp your reach. Congratulations and thank you for all that you have done.
If you live or work in Ybor, we want to hear from you! Your valuable feedback will help the Tampa CRA continue to invest in maintaining and enhancing the vibrant historic district.
