METRO INCLUSIVE HEALTH, GROUNDBREAKING For Tampa Bay

Ground breaking ceremonies were held for the addition to the Ybor City’s historic German Club by the new ownership group Capitano Family, Metro Inclusive Health & CAN Community Health. The relocation will a major addition to the Ybor City development plan. The new location is at North Nebraska Ave still in the historic Ybor City boundaries. The plans that were shown to a group of over 200 people present. This is a major landmark that has been sitting vacant on Nebraska Ave for years since the Tampa City water dept and other depts. moved out.

At the podium cheering up the large enthusiastic crowd was new Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Florida State Senator Darryl Rouson, Metro CEO Lorraine Langlois, Metro Director of Development James Keane, CAN CEO Rick Carlisle, Tampa City Councilman Guido Maniscalco and Frank & Joe Capitano from the Capitano Family.

The new facility will facilitate new examination rooms, doctors offices, case workers, administration personnel, pharmacy and new added medical facilities.Metro Inclusive have outgrown their facilities on 7th Ave.

“The large community room had to be converted into offices and hallways added desks for services. It was that tight. We had to do something.” stated Metro CEO Lorraine Langlois.

“The Metro facility takes HIV/AIDS patients but also now do  primary care services that help both the insured community and uninsured medical clients.” remarked Metro Director of Development James Keane.

The multi million dollar model healthcare project should be ready for new patients by est. Fall 2021. But now the 1315 facility is still open for clients as is the other 3 quality health care locations in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and on U.S.19 in New Port Richey.

We along with the Tampa Bay Community proudly salute METRO INCLUSIVE HEALTH & CAN COMMUNITY HEALTH’s future healthcare vision.

Best Men’s Room in Ybor City

Hands down the BEST MEN’S ROOM in Ybor City is at The Crowbar!!! It is a combination of many talented artists. The art works all come together for a message of Unity, Diversity & Enjoying Life!!! The Crowbar is mainly popular for the live Performances. One time we saw a very strange circus act here. Later this group was on America’s Got Talent. There are many now famous groups who have also got their starts here. Besides being a Great Club with a Great Staff/Management & Owners they are the 1st to give back to our community.  Become friends today at https://www.facebook.com/crowbarlive/   There is also a “SECRET FAMILY HAPPY HOUR” on some Mondays. To find out more become friends with Christian at https://www.facebook.com/christian.lozada.5    Be sure to check out the Restrooms!!!!  LMAO

Dishing with Mark n Carrie, SPECIAL EDITION NYC PRIDE

 

INTERPRIDE and NYC PRIDE Huge World Pride Success

Small and large Pride organizations from over 108 nations came to NYC for the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots back in 1969. Tampa PRIDE was Proud to have been a part of the Worldwide Pride organizations and participating up in the NYC Pride weeks of events.

Along with the great pictures taken by the 100’s of Tampa Bay attendees I am giving a log on what some of the behind the scenes were being done.

In years of preparation and getting over 108 countries to come and participate in this historic event, this was the first time in the 19 years of the InterPride organization having a World Pride Conference, this was the first conference to be held in United States. Hand in hand it was a great experiencing event young or old.

Tampa PRIDE was representing the Tampa Bay area and were #20 in the march line up with 58 groups participating in our contingent. As the world watched on ABC TV live it was a show of over 6 million that were in and on the NYC streets to historically participate.

For the Opening Reception there were outstanding concerts by Cher, Cyndi Lauper and hosted by Whoopi Goldburg with Chaka Chan, Billy Porter & 20 other international artists performing. There were major parties going on nightly all over the Big Apple.

The Opening InterPride Reception Cruise

We were happy to have been to the Opening InterPride Reception on board a huge party boat that have 500 aboard with partners from EuroPride, Fiere Canada Pride, CAPI, Mid East Pride and African Pride organizations. Mayors of the next World Pride 2021 in Copenhagen and Sweden and Denmark & Sweden Foreign Deputies spoke on behalf of their next 4 million person conference. Boating past the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, lower Manhattan and the sites of the majestic city.

NYC RAINBOW

Everywhere you looked in New York there were rainbows. The city could not have been more welcoming. From small flags to HUGE WALLS, New York City went way out for PRIDE.  Wouldn’t it be Great if every community did this? Here are just a few examples. ENJOY!!!

Magical Night

Tampa resident Lenny Cristino hosted the Tampa Pride delegation at his NYC home. The views from the penthouse balcony were incredible! The Freedom Tower, Chrysler Building & Empire State Building were all in view. The VIP guests were all so welcoming.  Thank You Lenny for a night we will never forget!!

The Parade

Photo from Nicholas Cardello

There were approximately 150,000 participants in the NYC World Parade. Estimates for the crowd sized were 3 to 6 million! WOW Tampa PRIDE was very PROUD to represent!!! Our group started with about 35 people then many more people joined us. The total thru the parade was about 65+.  Carrie West, President of Tampa Pride is also a committee member with InterPride.  Tampa PRIDE was Proud to walk with the InterPride Group. The group was 15th in the total line up. In the InterPride group there were 58 groups from across America and the World.  Orlando and Miami were also in this group. The Parade started at 12:05 and our group stepped off at 12:20. Other groups in the parade were just stepping off at 10PM. (we were very lucky) The 3 mile parade route took about 2 ½ hours to walk. Along the way we spotted many people from Tampa Bay on almost every block. The crowds were very lough but we could still hear people shouting Tampa!!! It was a once in a lifetime even for us, that we will never forget. It was our honor to represent Tampa PRIDE!!!

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Tampa PRIDE Meeting

The next Tampa PRIDE meeting will be on July 9th starting at 6PM at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City. EVERYONE is WELCOME. Now is the time to volunteer and become a part of Tampa Pride 2020!!! There are some HUGE NEWS THINGS being planned NOW.

 

 

GBTA Democratic Caucus 2019 Summer Conference

The Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be hosting the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus for their 2019 Summer Conference July 19-21 at the Grand Hyatt right here in Hillsborough!  Panel discussions and training session are being planned for the conference and we are reaching out to local, state, and national Democrats to speak at the Leadership Dinner.

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Online Auction ENDING, TOMORROW, July 4th 7:30PM

SEE WHAT YOU CAN GET FOR $1.00……Check out the Mark & Carrie online auction TODAY!!!

The auction will end on July 4th 7:30 PM.

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