Photos of the Week 7-7-18
Photos of the Week
 New York New York Pizza
  The Reservoir
 Caitlin Quallis @ The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor
  Bradley’s on 7th
   Steam @ The Honey Pot
  Tea Cup
   Tequila’s Ybor City
  Ybor Wine Bar
  
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 7-11-19
TAMPA PRIDE 2020
The ENERGY is in the air already!!! The Tampa PRIDE meeting this week was full of new ideas and suggestions to make 2020 the BERST PRIDE EVER!! You can’t go wrong with hot out of the oven chocolate chip cookies and 40 planning minds. Thank You Hampton Inn. Many volunteers and people will be needed this year. Sign up today at https://tampapride.org/volunteer/
Anjila Cavalier’s Birthday Party
4th of July Fireworks
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor did a FANTASTIC job with “Boom by the Bay!” The favorite spot to watch fireworks from in Ybor City is the parking garage top level. From there you can see all the fireworks across Tampa and some even from Temple Terrace, Busch Gardens & Clearwater. After the show everyone walks to their favorite watering hole. CHEERS
Summer Conference of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE CHARLIE CRIST, AG COMMISSIONER NIKKI FRIED & TAMPA MAYOR JANE CASTOR TO ADDRESS SUMMER CONFERENCEU.S. Representative Kathy Castor, State Rep. Jennifer Webb, FDP Executive Director Juan Penalosa, Other Elected Officials and Democratic Leaders Slated Throughout the Conference WeekendDefining and Defending Our LGBTQ Future
July 19-21, TampaTAMPA – U.S. Representative Charlie Crist will deliver the Congressional Keynote Address at the Leadership Dinner of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus’ Summer Conference. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, the first openly-LGBTQ person to be elected to the office, will speak at the opening breakfast to kick off the Conference. Defining and Defending Our LGBTQ Future is July 19-21 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
“This is a pivotal moment for Florida’s LGBTQ community. Despite the progress that has been made, we are up against Republican elected officials who are actively working to take away our rights. Democratic elected officials and activists are coming together from across Florida to organize and plan for the next phase in the fight for full LGBTQ equality,” said Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus.
The Summer Conference brings together more than 100 LGBTQ activists and allies from around Florida; federal, state and local elected officials; Democratic Party officials; and subject matter experts on a range of topics. A preliminary schedule follows and will be updated frequently.
https://www.facebook.com/events/695407044250529/
Archives Awareness Week
From July 14 – 20, is Archives Awareness Week! Tampa’s rich history has made our city what it is today. Let’s celebrate it & preserve it for years to come! From programs like Cinema Day to a Downtown Walking Tour, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
This Archives Awareness Week, local archives will come together to present their collections through exhibits and programs that convey the value of archives in the identification, preservation and conservation of historic records. There is no better way to conserve our gateway to history than through the preservation of documents. Learn more about Archives Awareness Week at TampaGov.net/city-clerk/programs/archives-awareness-week.
https://www.facebook.com/events/384971692224026/
FISH, GRITS & BLACK HISTORY III
The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library was founded by FAMU President Emeritus, international educator and Tampa native, Dr. Walter L. Smith in order to address the educational and social needs of the people of the Tampa Bay area. The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library is the only black and privately owned library/museum facility of its kind, in the State of Florida.
Fish, Grits & Black History III is the third time this fundraising event has been held in order to observe the importance of Black History Month and continuing Africana Studies and research. There will be panel discussions, entertainment, and of course fish and grits! The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library has supported cultural studies in the Tampa Bay area for more than 15 years. Support this effort to improve the library facilities and add new programs and exhibits so we can continue to serve the community. The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity.
https://www.facebook.com/events/448232129244230/
Ybor City Car Show
HOT CARs and HOTTER GUYS what more could you ask for??? LOL
More photos below
From the MC Mail Bag
You Just Can Not Make This Up
In 1983 John “Billy” Ferry walked into the Palm River Winn Dixie and tossed gasoline over clerks and people waiting in the checkout line. Killing 5 people and hurting many more. He’s is serving 5 life sentences, one for each of the people he killed. His 14 year old son, John was arrested in ‘91 for possession of a firebomb and destructive device.
Fast forward to 1986 when we purchased a home in North Hyde Park. From the second floor we could see into the lot of the house next door. There was a strange long pile of dirt on one side. We asked the seller about it. She told us that there was an old guy living there. He helped a homeless guy and gave him a place to live. They then started to argue and to fight. Suddenly the old guy was gone and the young guy started to sell everything on the front porch. When the neighbors asked where was the older guy, he would say “he moved back up north.”
The landlord came and evicted the young guy. The young homeless guy was Billy Ferry. After the fire-bombing the neighbors called the police. They came to the house and for 3 weeks to dig up the back yard. They watched in horror and wonder. The older gentleman was never found.
Sunday FUNday with Tea Cup & Miss Joey Brooks @ Tequila’s in Ybor City
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Caught at Tease Saturdays @ The Honey Pot
Ybor City Car Show 7-7-19
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.
