Photos of the Week

 

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Photo of the Week
Mark & Carrie @ Photo shoot for Watermark Magazine
Getting ready to be Grand Marshals St. Pete Pride!!!

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The R BAR

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Who’s dress is this?

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Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

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Caught @ The Florida Jean Company 

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Caught @ Ybor City Wine Bar 

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NEW the PINK Iguana, Every Thursday 
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Karen Love’s the New Chef 
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All DVD’s $4.99 while they last…….
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Happy Birthday Sister Flora
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Happy Birthday Sister Linda

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 6-19-13

Summer Has Come
Our HERO!!! Mathieu Stanoch!!!
A major natural gas leak occurred Sat Night in GaYBOR/Ybor City. Hamburger Mary’s and other businesses in Centro Ybor area had to evacuate into the packed night lit streets by the responding Fire and rescue teams. 12 fire units and EMS along with the Tampa Police Dept.secured areas looking for the very flammable leak.
Our HERO, Mathieu S. was in his apartment above La France. He had a headache and laid down to take a nap. Later his neighbor came home and smelled the gas leak. He woke up Mathieu and got him out onto the back balcony.  Mathieu realized the gas source was coming from the laundry room on the second floor across from his apartment. With out thinking about his own well being he dashed back into the building and turned off the gas line. Once back on the balcony he was over come by the gas and was taken by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital. When the firefighters asked if he could walk to the ambulance Mathieu said, “Oh no I have to get something in my apartment first.” They asked what? Mathieu told them coughing that he was,” only in my underwear and needed to get my pants first.” They just put Mathieu on a gurney and headed out!
He was released several hours later. The firefighter smiled and said, “No your not going back in. You look fine they are clean and designer too!” LOL LOL
This could have been a huge disaster in GaYBOR/Ybor City. Thanks to Mathieu’s quick thinking it didn’t happen.
Mathieu, the Tampa Fire Dept and TPD did a great job in what could have been a major disaster in the historic GaYBOR/Ybor area.
Oh what a night!

GaYBOR District Elects New Board

GaYBOR District Coalition in Historic Ybor City have voted and changed leadership with its recognized positive growth in the district. The efforts of grass roots merchants and individuals have now put GaYBOR at the top of GLBT issues and awareness in Tampa Bay! The Worldwide recognition of GaYBOR making it known as ‘a very GLBTA friendly place to visit.’
And that is a good thing! Over 280 community diverse GLBTA Florida businesses, non profits and members represent the non profit GaYBOR District headquartered in Historic Ybor City
Newly elected officers are:
    President – Mark Eary, Vice President – Mike Olds, Co- Secretary’s – Mark Bias & Brian Betz, Treasurer – Walter Pinillos, Resident Officer – Michael Wilson and Membershiop Events – Jayme Kosar.
    Carrie West is now President Emeritus, Rich Kerin is Emeritus, and D. Stephen Moss will remain on the YCDC Board representing GaYBOR District Coalition.
The group was applauded for the past GaYBOR Days achievements in highlighting  GaYBOR VIP & Movie Night, the GaYBOR White Party and having the Hillsborough Cty Commissioners sign the GaYBOR Proclamation for GaYBOR Days. GaYBOR Days received commendations and proclamations from Florida State House, Tampa Mayor’s office, Tampa City Council and Hills County Commisioners for our combined economic and revitalization of Tampa’s historic district in Ybor City. Furthering the great positive strides & efforts by GaYBOR Coalition, Cty Comm Kevin Beckner brought forth the repeal of the county ban on Gay Pride in the county and passed by a unanimous, 7-0 vote.
On the upcoming events includes “GaYBOR’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon” June 27th, 11:30 at Hamburger Mary’s. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is the guest speaker, entertainment by Una Voce’s Rays singing group, and on the menu is Prime Rib, Chicken or Veggie Plate.
 $ 20.00 Tickets are available at Hamburger Mary’s, Ybor City Wine Bar and MC FILM.
 Also GaYBOR will be having a float in the St Pete Pride Parade, June 29th.

Trailer Park B I N G O

Trailer Park Trash was the theme for the BINGO fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s for 2013 Ybor Holiday Spirit that is held in December. Another great themed fundraiser is coming up in September!  Wow, the Raffle Winner got a full shopping cart full of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.

Jazz Is Back With Brunch at Carne

Yes, the place for Great Prime Rib Specials is having a newsome of Special Summer Events. It’s just in time with the kickoff to Summer for relaxing Jazz in historic Ybor City. Come out Sunday to Carne’s Chophouse in Centro Ybor for the Super Fabulous Authentic New Orleans Jazz Brunch featuring The Sounds of NOLA. Tasty mid morning Korbel Champagne will introduce you to the relaxing Sunday Fun Festive Fare. Have a glass or two of Sonoma Wine all the while enjoying the historic ceilings and ambiance in the historic Centro Espanol Building that Carne’s is in. Brunch is $35 and reservations are encouraged!

You Can Not Make This Up…

The Ybor City Shoe Licker
In Ybor City there is a notorious guy called, “Jamie – The Shoe Licker.”  Working the balcony at Hamburger May’s I have personally seen him in action many times. Jamie will walk up to an un expecting person or tourist making eye contact with the persons shoes only. Then he will comment on how nice the shoes are. Jamie then asks to look at the shoes closer and….the next thing you know he is on the ground licking the persons shoes. I have only seen him lick guy’s shoes never woman’s shoes.
Wow what some straight guys do!!! Yes, Jamie says he is a straight dude!
 On Thursday nights he is usually partying at the different clubs in Ybor. I’m not sure if he or a fan made his facebook page.
In the video it’s Jamie.
You just can not make this stuff up!!!

 

Mark & Carrie Nephew/ Niece of the Week

Our HERO!!! Mathieu Stanoch!!!
A major natural gas leak occurred Sat Night in GaYBOR/Ybor City. Hamburger Mary’s and other businesses in Centro Ybor area had to evacuate into the packed night lit streets by the responding Fire and rescue teams. 12 fire units and EMS along with the Tampa Police Dept.secured areas looking for the very flammable leak.
Our HERO, Mathieu S. was in his apartment above La France. He had a headache and laid down to take a nap. Later his neighbor came home and smelled the gas leak. He woke up Mathieu and got him out onto the back balcony.  Mathieu realized the gas source was coming from the laundry room on the second floor across from his apartment. With out thinking about his own well being he dashed back into the building and turned off the gas line. Once back on the balcony he was over come by the gas and was taken by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital. When the firefighters asked if he could walk to the ambulance Mathieu said, “Oh no I have to get something in my apartment first.” They asked what? Mathieu told them coughing that he was,” only in my underwear and needed to get my pants first.” They just put Mathieu on a gurney and headed out!
He was released several hours later. The firefighter smiled and said, “No your not going back in. You look fine they are clean and designer too!” LOL LOL
This could have been a huge disaster in GaYBOR/Ybor City. Thanks to Mathieu’s quick thinking it didn’t happen.
Mathieu, the Tampa Fire Dept and TPD did a great job in what could have been a major disaster in the historic GaYBOR/Ybor area.
Oh what a night!