The Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus hosted Nan Rich, the FL. Governor Candidate at their monthly meeting in GaYBOR/Ybor City. The standing room capacity group listened intensely to Nan’s speech. The group meets monthly at JJ’s Cafe on 7th ave & 16th street. FMI visit www.hcglbtadc.org
38 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.
We have been local LGBT, Human Rights & Community Activists ever since we first moved to Tampa in 1980. It was a time when we first started to hear about AIDS and the terrible mystery killing virus. Many good people from that time and later have passed. Now we are in our 50’s & 60+ age. Many people in the next generation, 35-55 age are gone. We, as a community are skipping a generation of creativity and direction. The next forthcoming leaders will be in the under 35 group.
All these deep thoughts were brought on when nephew Mathieu asked us a very thought provoking question. “Who do we think under the age of 35, will be the next LGBTA (older) community leaders in the Tampa Bay Area?”
What a great question! After much debating and thought we came up with our 15 picks. All of these people are community leaders today, responsible and the new “go to” people in our community. The one thing they all have in common is that they all lead by example.
We then asked the top 15 who they would include in this list. The best way to be introduced to new people is to ask your peers. The list is very diverse and impressive. Yes, there were people I’m sure we missed and some you might not understand. You might see that some of the selected leaders are not even gay! They do an awesome job in helping our community. So the group consists of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Allies.
One thing is for sure, Our LGBTA Diverse Community’s future will be in very good progressive hands.
The list in alphabetical order by first name.
Abby Nicholson
HIV Education & Prevention Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers
The drink of choice was Bombay Sapphire!!! Dozens of bartenders and guests filled Carne’s on a Monday night. The appetizers were fantastic as is all the food at Carne’s. 20 local bartenders competed for the high honor. Gin was made in an exquisite number of drink expressions. The regional winner will go on to compete in Las Vegas. Then the national winner will be featured in GQ Magazine. And the winner was…….. oops those cocktails were GREAT!!!! LOL
Carrie & Andy Bell
Carrie & Andy Bell
Caught @ Steam Fridays
Caught @The Social
Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City
Caught @ Steam Fridays
Caught @ G.BAR
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
Caught @ MC Film
