Congratulations TAMPA BAY PRIDE BAND for Echoing Paris Gay Games
We salute the members of Tampa Bay Pride Band and all the Tampa area athletes competing in the 2018 Paris Gay Games 10. Ten days of open sporting competition from athletes from countries all over the world.
The Tampa Bay Pride Band did a multitude of big venue concerts in Paris. Congrats.
Back to School Dance
38 Years Ago Xanadu Was Released
Who Remembers It?
Travelling with me can be a fast expeditious Saturday night experience. Ybor’s Mark Eary rode shotgun and radio engineer to St. Pete so I could get stories and happenings in St. Pete for “Dishing”. First stop was to see the new additions and expansions being made at Metro Wellness. A lot of new construction started and what a great homage to the areas LGBTA community. A full medical facility in the making. Kudos….
Thank You to CEO Lorraine Langlois, Program Directors, Board members and staff that make Metro a International name. Onto Georgie’s Alibi... Yes, it took forever to get a drink so we left! Punky’s Bar & Grill was packed and everyone out for Saturday grub. New construction on Central from 34th St to downtown St Pete. Condos and apt. galore.
The parking lots were full for the Rays game along Central Ave and noticed Fergs was a little slower than we usually see it.Again the ballgame had started.
Enigma was a block away and what a surprise… a reserved Parking Space right in front for us! Greeted with hugs from bartenders Melvin and Josh at the front bar. Slinging drinks for everyone and who yells out but Brian Kahn andSam. They had a group of friends heading over to the Grand opening of GBAR St Pete later on.
Then a trip back over the bridge to Ybor City all before 10:30.
Well, another great tale and bucket list adventure for Mark Eary riding with the Mr. Carrie.
The first get together of like minded Tampa Bay LGBTA Sports Leagues and athletes converged on Mary’s Pub. Sports is really a growth area in the Tampa Bay market. That is no light task and serious business for the LGBTA community also.
6 different sports groups met to strategise for the communities benefit. LGBTA Sports Groups included Softball, Kickball, Dodgeball, Tennis, Touch Football, Monday & Daytime Bowling leagues. USF Football was there and support was given by the Rays Baseball group.
Partnering in the events is both Tampa Pride and St Pete Pride organizations.
In a matter of weeks the Tampa Bay market will play host to the Tampa Bay National Gay Softball World Series 2018 bringing about 7500 ball players and visitors to our beautiful area for 10 days starting September 2.
Many great parties are already scheduled in downtown Tampa and Ybor City.
We once knew a CRAZY Lesbian who went by the name Joey White Feather. She was coming to Tampa for a visit and was going to stay with us. That night when we arrived home the keys to our front door didn’t work. Just then the door opened and it was Joey White Feather. With a surprised look on our faces we asked “How did you get in?” Joey White Feather said that she was also a locksmith and had picked our front door lock. Then she changed the lock. Joey White Feather then said “Don’t worry I have made a new key. I will just keep the key and I will let you in.” The next day we asked for the key and told her to leave. How very strange and creepy!!!!
Photos of the Week
  NY NY PIZZA
The Good Sisters
 Bradley’s on 7th
   Hamburger Mary’s
  Steam @ The Honey Pot
  Tea Cup
Join Tea Cup on the Balcony at Hamburger Mary’s in Ybor City every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  Ybor Wine Bar
   GaYBOR-Ybor City
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Must Do Events |
Grand Opening G.Bar St. Pete
This Saturday in St. Pete
This Weekend Tampa Bay LGBT Sports Get Together
https://www.facebook.com/events/230767047573758/
Comic Con in Tampa
This Saturday
This Sunday
Interesting Point of View
This week on our facebook we shared this customer’s point of view. There were over 130 comments making for an interesting read. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010831113733
A customer told me that…. If the Rays build the stadium in Ybor City. Then on game nights they will NOT be coming to Ybor City because of the crowd size and parking issues. During the game everyone will be in the stadium and not in the local establishment. After the game, as at other stadiums, everyone will leave ASAP. Building the stadium in Ybor City will hurt Ybor very much…. This is an interesting point of view. What do you think?
Tampa Pride Planning Meeting
This Tuesday, August 7th 6PM at the Hampton Hotel in Ybor City.
EVEYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND PARTISPATE.
Empire Paint & Hardware Moving
From Face Book…..
Tampa,
After decades of service, we will be closing our original Empire Paint & Hardware store located at 3602 E. 7th Ave. on Monday 7/31.
We will be reopening at our new location on Wednesday the 1st located at 4000 E 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida.
It has been a pleasure serving our community throughout the years and we are excited to share with you what’s in store (no pun intended…😉) at the new Empire Hardware – Ybor.
Be sure to follow us at our new Facebook page to stay up to date with sales, current promotions and new products: https://www.facebook.com/empirehardware.ybor/
Tampa Bay Pride Band and Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds
1st Rehearsal
https://www.facebook.com/events/231617640984033/
King Corona in the News
Read the full story here.
https://www.cigarjournal.com/king-corona-cigars-cigar-friendly-tampa-fl/
