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GaYBOR District was proud to showcase GaYBOR to Switzerland leaders

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    GaYBOR District was proud to showcase GaYBOR in Historic Ybor City with 20 business and government leaders from Switzerland, Edelweiss Airlines executives, 6 Swiss GLBT journalists, a Swiss TV Camera crew and European TV personalities. The “asked for tour” by the Swiss delegation requested a tour of the GaYBOR District in Historic Ybor City.  The night  included a European style dinner at Laughing Cat Restaurant and then an Official Meet & Greet event with local Tampa leaders at Don Vicente Historic Inn. Other samplings of the Landmark designated district were at Jose Marti Park, G.BAR, Stone Soup Company, Metro Wellness & Community Centers, TECO Streetcar, King Corona Cigars, Hamburger Mary’s, Honey Pot, Centro Ybor Complex, Bradley’s on 7th and Liquid Tampa.
    Many Tampa City and Hillsborough County officials were very instrumental in participating in the “Discover GaYBOR District Swiss Tour”. THANK YOU to the GaYBOR GLBTA Business and Community residents in making these international guests very welcomed to GaYBOR/Ybor City – Tampa!
Carrie West, President
GaYBOR District Coalition
6-30-2012

1st Gay Pride Celebration at Tampa VA Hospital

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A Great First Veterans Administration Pride Tradition started with an auditorium of GLBT organizations exhibiting. A super luncheon by Hamburger Mary’s, a most impressive decorated rainbow cake from Publix Grocery and the Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor behind the mic at Tampa’s James Haley VA Hospital Friday. “Let people know who you are A new division of positions in the VA hospitals is the GLBT Liaison group. A first for the U.S. Veterans Hospitals across the country since President Obama claimed June Pride month and let GLBT military members enlist openly and stay in the military.
    In attendance were veterans and hospital workers both GLBT or just supportive of the new GLBT groups efforts. PFLAG, Bear Groups, United Church of Christ, GLBT magazines, U.S. Veterans Administration, Dishing with Mark & Carrie and GaYBOR District Coalition.


 

The St. Pete Pride’s Stonewall Commemorative Reception

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6-29-2012
The St. Pete Pride’s  Stonewall Commemorative Reception Sponsors Night at the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts was another great undertaking for St. Pete Pride. The 10th Anniversary of St. Pete Pride’s VIP event had the finest in entertainment. Una Voce Florida Men’s Choral sang and entertained in a choreographed show stomping rendition of classic and modern revamped signature songs. “Hostess and Mistresses of So Many Things” comedic Christine O’Leary just didn’t start the St. Pete fire she added fuel to the great comedy of laughter in the crowds. Awarded by St. Pete Pride’s Chris Rudisill for years of continuous Pride laughter, a framed picture of the famous lesbian on the cover of Watermark Magazine.
And we haven’t even gotten to the over the top Blue Boy and Pink Girl flower arrangements yet!

Tampa Mayor @ Carne

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    Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn in GaYBOR/Ybor City at Carne’s Chop House Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies on 7th Ave. and announcing a 11 million dollar grant from the federal government to finish Tampa’s Famous Riverwalk  all while doing the ribbon cutting honor. Over 500 people were present for the announcement and the opening ceremony at the steakhouse. Carne’s is located in the former gay entertainment stop, L’Olivier Cabaret in Centro Ybor. Congratulations to Carne’s Chop House owner Jason Fernandez. on making a major venture in the historic Centro Espanol location in the historic Ybor district. Jason thanked a lot of his former restaurant employers and friends that later became his mentors. Jason also owns Bernini’s Restaurant and Hot Willy’s Hot Dogs also in Ybor City.