Dishing with Mark n Carrie….. Tea Cup & April THIS SUNday FUNday

Tea Cup & April THIS SUNday FUNday

Tampa PRIDE

Tickets on line https://tampapride.org/product/tampa-pride-scholarship-fund-benefit-individual-ticket/

Wallethub Ranks Tampa #3 Best Cities for Recreation

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-recreation/5144

V.M. Ybor Neighborhood Association

📢Exciting News! The City has several grant programs available to assist current homeowners and future homeowners! Check out these opportunities and share this information with your neighbors. 🏠

🔹Interstate Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant

Provides up to $25,000 to qualified homeowners. The application period is open until 08/28. More info: https://www.tampa.gov/…/trust-fund…/trust-fund-grant

🔹Healthy Homes Grants

Offers grants of up to $100,000 to income-qualified households for critical home repairs: https://www.tampa.gov/healthyhomes

🔹Dare to Dream Program

Provides down payment assistance for first-time home buyers: (https://www.tampa.gov/housin…/programs/mortgage-assistance

#vmybor #lovewhereyoulive #historicyborcity

OPEN CALL

Audition for Teens to pursue their creative growth ACT

Please share with neighbors, teen groups, any where you can reach teens. This program may project them into their life’s dreams.

Open CALL https://www.artsconservatoryforteens.org/mission-and-history

Eduardo Negron Design

Now that we are all caught up we are taking commission orders with a deposit!!Leotards, men’s formal wear outfits, catsuits, gowns, wedding dresses, dance costumes, if you are interested in a Eduardo Negron Design, inbox me Johnny Negron Valentino, and let’s get it made and put you in the books, we also do stoning work, if you need anything stoned for a gig, pageant, or anything else,

Quentin Crisp

“Enthusiasm is all the rage in America. People want to lavish praise upon you, at which they are very good, and almost at every corner. People praise your appearance in the street, and I do not know of any other nation that does that. You see, strangers will walk by and say, ‘Oh, I like your outfit,’ and then walk on without expecting any reply because I think they want to feel a general feeling of acceptance, niceness, and happiness. And that is wonderful and so American.” ~ Quentin Crisp

https://www.facebook.com/quentin.crisp

Ybor Blockbyblock

Meet the Ybor City Yes Team. Become their friends on Facebook today.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094685393487

Blue Ribbon Fire, Ybor City, August 2000

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Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. New in Ybor City

Experience GaYbor/Ybor City at “The Rainbow Carriage House”

NOW OPEN “The Rainbow Carriage House”

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Ybor City and Tampa at The Rainbow Carriage House. This newly constructed 2-bedroom apartment is a true gem. The space is a harmonious blend of old and new, as the Hosts salvaged parts of their historic 1890 Cigar Forman home before it was demolished. From the doors and molding to the tin ceiling and wall paneling, every detail tells a story. Modern amenities like cable TV, wifi, central heat & air ensure your comfort. Admire local Ybor artists’ work throughout the home. Step outside to the patio area, complete with a fire pit and a beautiful butterfly garden made in the bamboo. With two designated off-street parking spaces, convenience is at your fingertips. The Rainbow Carriage House is a celebration of LGBTQ+ PRIDE, ROMANCE & LAUGHTER, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for all. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1064644321954518872

Fellow Travelers

The best in a very long time, Gay Film we have seen!!!! Taking place during the 1950’s and 1980’s. What a very different world the GLBT (done on purpose) lived in. This would be a very educational film for the Gen Z to watch. Unfortunately, they would not understand it. Matt Bomer just won the Critics Choice Award for best supporting Actor.  In a sign of united the cast all held hands at the awards. We are sure there will be more awards coming. Do not miss “Fellow Traveler” now on Amazon Prime.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_zI9UwYNQo

THIS SUNDAY!!!!

Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey & ‘Fellow Travelers’ Costars Present a United Front at Critics Choice Awards 2024

Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Tampa PRIDE Updates

The Food Truck Alley is SOLD OUT!!!!

Get your space today in the Parade & Festival before they are gone too.

www.TampaPride.org

Sponsorships are still being accepted. Current sponsors please get your ads into Creative Loafing ASAP

Tampa PRIDE Rainbow Run

Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-pride-rainbow-run-tickets-790205224097

All aboard for Children’s Gasparilla!

The Trolley not to be confused with TECO Street Car. The FREE Jolley Trolley service will run on a continuous loop from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm. It will pick up & drop off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Boulevard.

Ybor City Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop

On your next visit to Ybor City stop by the Ybor City Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop. Check out the worlds largest cigar box and watch the free Ybor City film.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087338152188

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Dishing with Mark n Carrie Count Down to TAMPA PRIDE

Cover of Watermark

Tampa Pride returns for its 9th year March 25, promising to “Celebrate You” as anti-LGBTQ attacks mount in Tallahassee and Tampa. Read all about this year’s celebration in our new issue, available today in print at https://bit.ly/3JMBLCM and online this afternoon.

8 Days to Tampa PRIDE!!!

The Diversity Parade is

SOLD OUT

The Health Festival, Artesian & Vendors are

SOLD OUT

Visit the Tampa Pride Web Site for more details.

www.TampaPride.org

Big Storm Brewing

Check out the Big Storm Brewing Company located in the former Hamburger Mary’s Ybor Location. Join your friends on the balcony for the “Tampa Pride Diversity Parade Watch Party”  go by. Rumor has it there will some very special entertainers there too!!! https://www.bigstormbrewery.com/

Eden

Congratulation Manatee PRIDE

More photos below

St Patrick’s Parade in Ybor City

The Green all came out this year!!!

More Photos Below

This Friday

This Saturday

This Sunday

Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. Shockwaves thru the S&M World

Shockwaves thru the S&M World

The Murder-MONSTER Steven Lorenzo, has admitted to torture and murder of Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz. The case is now moved on to the sentencing phase. This week there was a status update before the Feb 6, 2023 begins. In a bazar move, Murder Steven Lorenzo wrote a 148 page statement. Then he talked about 10,000 pages from a Fantasy S&M Chat Group be introduced into the evidence. He had selected 30 must have page. To join this group, in 2003 you need a credit card. The police had asked AOL for the credit card info and did receive it.  The police have the fantasy and real names of over 200+ people. The court has yet to decide if the real names should be public.

Here is his statement https://media.foxtv.com/wtvt/documents/StevenLorenzomotion.pdf

Love Reigns

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hosted a “Love Reigns” party at the Spook Easy in Ybor City. The past Saints were all honored at the event. Including a special honor to Apple Love.  Mark & Carrie received a proclamation from The GaYbor District Coalition for a life time award.  Author Steve Reigns did a reading and was also presents an award. THNAK YOU to the Sisters for all their good works.

Tampa Pride Ultimate Showdown 2023

Congratulations to all the winners.

winner: Imani Valentino II

first runner up: Nicole Taylor Monet

second runner up: Chris Stone

Thank you Southern Nights TAMPA and EVERYONE for coming out.

Tampa Pride

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