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February is Black History Month and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black and African Americans. This Black History Month, you are invited to a brunch featuring six black leaders in the Tampa Bay Area that are paving the way for generations to come. Registration is free for the first 60 registrants, at which point tickets will be $5.00 each. Details on panelists will be released soon.

RSVP NOW: https://www.metrotampabay.org/black-empowered

Email Info@MetroTampaBay.org for more information.

You Just Can Not Make This Up

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On February 3, 2020 and was our 42nd year Anniversary. People ask what’s our secret for saying together so long.  I say vodka and a sense of humor. This week one night I walked into our bedroom. There sitting on the night stand was a fancy jar of strawberry jam. I picked up that jar went downstairs and told Carrie “What every you are thinking the answer is NO!!!” Carrie had a surprised look on his face and asked what are you talking about???? I told him that I was not going to wash strawberry jam out of our sheets! Carrie started to laugh and said he was shopping the clearance table at TJ MAX and thought that was a strawberry candle LMAO!!!! 42 years later and Carrie still keeps me laughing. LOL LOL LOL

Dishing with Mark n Carrie 1-31-20 Bigger Than Super Bowl

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Tampa PRIDE

Food Truck Alley is SOLD OUT!!!

NOW IS THE TIME to register for the Parade,  Vendor Show & VIP Vendor Show https://tampapride.org/

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Bigger Than the Super Bowl

WRESTLEMANIA 36 is coming to Tampa March31 – April 6, 2020. Right after Tampa PRIDE. The economic impact will be over $165+ Million.  There is a local LGBTQ+ group lend under the direction of Justin Yent that are trying to keep a portion of that money in GaYbor/Ybor City.  So far there are 12 non-WWE events happening in Ybor City!!! Below is more information and the list of events.

https://www.facebook.com/lgbtqwrestlingfansalliance/

This Sunday Super Bowl Party

The Annual Tradition Continues……

Tampa PRIDE MEETING

Everyone is invited to the Tampa PRIDE 2020 monthly meeting. This Tuesday, February 4. Starting at 6PM at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor. This month’s special guest will be Florida Cane Distillery.

GaYbor Meeting

The GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting 1-30-20. What a great theme for this meeting. “Get to know your Ybor Leaders!” The guest speakers included The YMA, Ybor Chamber of Commerce, YCDC, Tampa PRIDE & Justin Yent.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gaybor/

Captain Eric F. Schiller

Ybor City’s very own Captain Eric F. Schiller is out with a new book. “What We Don’t Know.” Ruminations on the professional and life experiences of a washed ashore, ex sea Captain, notorious pirate bar owner, philanthropist, and keen observer of the human behavior, and how these observations and thoughts lead directly to the certain existence of God. Available on AMAZON and Barns and Noble.

The Fab Indiegogo Shoot

There was quite the excitement this past week when Robert Geller, owner of FabStaz did a photo shoot at Tampa International AirPort.  It was a High Camp Fun Photo Shoot with Local Divas and pink luggage. One of the flight attendants was former Miss Tampa Pride Esme Russell Check out this Tampa based company today at  https://fabstayz.com/  Miss Esme will be performing at this SUNday FUNday at Tequilas.

SUNday FUNday

Join Tea Cup, DJ Mike Sklarz, Miss Joey Brooks & Cast for SUNday FUNday 1:30 at Tequilas.  Special Guest Bartender this SUNday FUNday will be Josh Leonard!!!!

Gasparilla Knight Parade

Make Your Plans Now

Obituary

Bud Paul McAfee

It with a sad heart that we announce the passing of “Bud Paul McAfee”. Bud was so many things to so many different people. But what he was to all of us was FRIEND! He was an honored Vietnam Vet. At the Tampa VA Hospital, with his husband Jeff and friends present, he was given the VA “FINAL SALUTE.” All our thoughts & prayers go out to Jeff, Family & Friends.  https://www.facebook.com/paulwh.mcafee

FYI… The Final Salute

It is known as the Final Salute, and it is done for veterans who die under the VA care. After pronouncing death, the patient’s family is called and comes in to see their loved one. The body is placed on a gurney and is draped with Old Glory, the symbol of our freedom. As the body and family are led out of the hospital room to the exit, Taps is played — the signal for the health care workers, and, especially, their fellow soldiers, to come to the doors of their rooms. Civilians stand with their hands on their hearts. Veterans give the military salute, standing if they are able.