Our good friend Miss Joey Brooks is quite the hoot!!! One time she was at the Big Flea Market dressed as a boy. Walking past one booth there was a beautiful painting of Dolly Parton. Joey stopped and asked how much? The guy told Joey. Hum … Joey says “A lot of people say I look just like her” The guy starts to laugh RIGHT! Joey says “If I prove it to you will you give me a big discount?” The guy says yes and Joey shows him a photo of her as Dolly Parton. The painting is in Joeys home today. LMAO We could tell a lot more stories about Joey but read them yourself in her book Joey Brooks “The Show Must Go On” https://www.amazon.com/Joey-Brooks-Show-Must-Go/dp/1312684844
The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at “THE SNAP HOUSE”. This very original selfie house will have your cameras on overload! Every wall (Including the bathrooms) will make incredible photos. The owners and staff are all about having fun and it shows. Check they out today at https://www.facebook.com/thesnaphousetampa
Daryl Shaw did a presentation to the Ybor City Development Corporation to showcase his development “Ybor South.” Conceptual renderings such as this one below were a part of that presentation.
La Gaceta
Our favorite Ybor City newspaper, La Gaceta just came out with a special edition. “Celebrating Ybor City Past, Present & Future”. This very interesting read brings you up today on things in Ybor. You can pick your edition up at various places in Ybor City. Visit their web site for a sample of the paper. Our very favorite section is “As we heard it” by Patrick Manteiga.
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Congratulation John & David
Last year John & David were married in a small service. Doing the responsible thing during covid, they waited for the reception. This past weekend at The Italian Club, in Ybor City, friend came together to safely celebrate with them. Cheers
First rehearsal in the books!
Looks like a great spring season for the Tampa-Bay Pride-Band! It’s not too late to join the band!
St. Pete Beach is ranked as the #1 beach in the United States, and #5 in the world. Also making the top 25 in the US was Madeira Beach (#9), Treasure Island (#16), Siesta Key (#17), and Clearwater Beach (#18).
Tampa’s Turn LMAO
We’ve seen NY, LA and other cities get taken out countless times in disaster movies, but in the new Gerard Butler movie “Greenland,” Tampa is the first to go!
Tampa PRIDE BINGO
The BINGO at The Showbar Ybor City was a huge hit!!! We can not wait to do it again soon. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and the Showbar for hosting.
NEW HOTEL
The Hard Rock in East Tampa just announced a new plans for a REVERB Hotel.
In 1980 one of the first people, we meet in Tampa was our friend Steve. Over the years we have been close friends with him and his parents. Shortly after I started to bartend at The Show Bar Ybor City, Steve & Mom stopped by one Sunday. Mom’s hair and jewelry were perfect, wearing a new cocktail dress and designer sunglasses. After 2 scotch and waters Mom told me that she liked the new bar and the DJ. Then wishing me the best they left. Mom had just turned 101 years old. WOW… What a beautiful person and life. CHEERS
Nuccio Parkway is undergoing some very big changes. We talked with 3 different government agencies and got 3 different answers. The one we most believe is that Nuccio will be going from 4 lanes to 2 lanes with the addition of bike lanes. We were also told there will still be plenty of room for the floats to line up. Strangely there never was a sidewalk on the east side from the train station to Ybor City. Former Tampa Mayor Dick Grece told us that he built Nuicci Pwy as a gift to Ybor City and a place to line up the parades. So far, many trees have been removed. It will be interesting to see what comes next.
Bradley’s on 7th
Bradley’s on 7th is extremely pleased to announce Amy DeMilo as our new Show Director!
Dance Floors have been reopened by Hillsborough County,
therefore, shows and contest will return to Bradley’s on 7th
I am elated to announce my appointment to the City of Tampa’s Human Rights Board by Mayor Jane Castor.
Although I do not see eye-to-eye with her on a lot of issues, I am honored to be trusted with this seat and to be afforded this opportunity. I most certainly appreciate a leader who welcomes views that differ from their own. I will be joining existing members of this board with a fresh, unique perspective that will play a paramount role in my decisions on this quasi-judicial body.
Tampa’s Human Rights Ordinance was written with the intention that ALL members of our city be protected against discrimination – and I can promise you that is the focus of this board.
In case you are not familiar with what our Human Rights Board does, I have included the link for it below. If you have any questions/suggestions or want to know how you can get more involved in your community, feel free to reach out. My inbox is always open for conversation!
Streetcar #428 is the first car to return from Iowa with a full refurbishment, including new roof repair, A/C, wiring, floor, etc. The car is expected to return to service following two weeks of testing.
Netflix – Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
Looking for an interesting film? We recommend this. It is only 4 episodes long and you will probably watch them all right away. The interesting part is that it is based on real events. After you watch this series you will want to Google for more. Enjoy…..
Some thing are just so good that they need to be said again. We used Ruben Lopez and his crews for many projects on our home. Very big and small. We have referred him to many our friends. They have all said the same thing. Fair prices and great work. Give him a chance to bid on your next project. 813 357-4342 lopezruben313@gmail.com
Obituary – Stageworks Theatre Founder Anna Brennen
