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Happy 3 Year Anniversary… Hamburger Mary’s
Congratulations to Hamburger Mary’s Ybor City in their 3rd year anniversary celebration. The bar & waiter staff also did a Turn-a-Bout drag event benefitting Metropolitan Ministries Children Fund. Customers graciously donated to the some; funny, amusing but not so pretty cross overs. Pics below tell the story. HM hostess Melanie Minyon was the ring master for the night.
Kudos to Hamburger Mary’s for another great year and all the non profit support you give.
GaYBOR Store Front Decorating Holiday Party
The competition was fierce this year in the annual storefront decorating event. Hundreds of Ybor City businesses, bars, clubs, retail shops, offices and residents went all out to win the bragging rights and the $$$ of donated gifts and hotel weekend stays. The many judges had a hard time and the number of entries doubled over previous years. All making GaYBOR/ Ybor City a prettier holiday experience.
Winners this year. Best Decorated Bar – Gaspar’s Grotto, Best Decorated Restaurant- Carnes Chop House, Best Decorated Retail- La France and Best Decorated Residents home went to
The party was held at Bradley’s on 7th and over 350 attended the holiday fare with flair party. The hilarious entertainment included, Miss Joey Brooks, Esme Russell, Melanie Minyon and cast.
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Caught @ The Social
Obituary
Terry Petsch
Died 11-27-2012
When we heard that our good friend Terry had passed we started to look for a “Good” photo of him. In all the photos he was making a humorous face. Then we realized, that was Terry. He was really a big kid at heart. Big smile on his face as he always enjoyed life and was having a great time. Many people will remember his parties at Ft. DeSoto State Park, The Suncoast Resort & Flamingo Hotel. Born in Minnesota, partners in the Saloon Bar in Mpls, he relocated to Long Boat Key where he operated his framing studio in Siesta Key. Terry will be missed by many in our communities. His sudden bout with cancer was a surprise to us all. Rest in peace our fun loving Italian friend.
Lighting of the GaYBOR/ Ybor City Holiday Tree
The official kick off to the 2012 Holiday Season has begun!!!
Groups like: The GaYBOR District Coalition, YCDC &&& Businesses: like Hamburger Mary’s, Honey Pot, G.BAR, Social, MC Film Fest, JJ’s Cafe, Carne, Don Vicente Inn &&& Ybor residents: like Mike, Scott, Rich, Tessa, Jack, Mamma &&& Many Many more organizations and individuals all worked together, under the leadership of Mathieu Stanoch & Florida Entertainment Group, to bring an exciting line up this Holiday Season. Last week volunteers decorated the famous 7th Ave. lamp posts of GaYBOR/ Ybor City. It really looks marvelous and highly welcoming.
On Wednesday, 11-27-12 was the lighting of the Holiday Tree in Centro Ybor. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Santa Clause both did the honor of lighting the 2 story tree. There were 100’s of people and performers from Busch Gardens & The Straz Performing Art Center all there to cheer them on. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, Dec 15, 2012, the date of the next BIG event you will not want to miss and experience! “The Holiday Spirit Parade & Snowing on 7th Ave.” (We hear there will be snow flying.)
