Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
Caught @ Liquid
Caught @ Steam Friday’s
Dishing with Mark and Carrie 10-13-16 TEACUP’s Birthday Today
Grand Opening NEW Hamburger Mary’s St Petersburg
The Grand Opening of the new St Petersburg Hamburger Mary’s had a very large crowd and St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriesman and family cut the Grand opening ribbon. Owner Kurt King and partners have now opened 4 Hamburger Mary’s in the Tampa Bay area.
A surprise stop in was former Florida Governor Charlie Crist who is now running for Congressional District 19 on the west coast of Florida. The Una Voce -Gay Mens Chorus sang and had performances by all the drag stars at Clearwater and Tampa Hamburger Mary’s performing.
New Re-Scheduled Orlando- ‘Come Out with Pride’ Date
Orlando Prides event “Come Out with Pride’ had to be re-scheduled as Hurricane Matthew was a major threat to the East coast and potential high threatening gusty winds way past west of Orlando.
The new Orlando Pride date is Saturday, November 12 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. Huge Parade, Live National & Local Entertainment and Festival Market will be all around the lake park setting. Further details are coming out shortly.
TAMPA PRIDE will be there showing support.
Pride This Sat in Sarasota
This Saturday in downtown Sarasota is their annual Sarasota Pride Event. A large Festival and entertainment is scheduled.
Babies???
Only in Ybor City LMAO!!! If you have not visited “Smelt Feed & Pet Supply” your missing a lot of old school fun. Located at 4116 E 7th Ave in Ybor City. This old country store has all your barn yard needs. From wild bird seed, chicken supplies, small animals and more. YES they also have baby chickens here. We purchased all our bird seed here. Visit today and have a great time.
The Stained Market Place
Stained Market Place located at the gateway to Historic Ybor City is a historic retail storefront warehouse open to the general public full of vintage, modern, and antique treasures for wholesale prices. The market place also hosts and support local artists and local made goods as well as sells vintage and salvage pieces to the public for wholesale prices. Check out the new Gypsy Wagon here. Located at 2016 E 15th Ave. Ybor City
https://www.facebook.com/StainedMarketPlace/
New Halloween Party
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pride-of-frankenstein-halloween-party-tickets-26649892546
October Events- Metro Wellness & Community Centers
http://www.metrotampabay.org/oct-events/
March of the Pumpkin King
https://marchofthepumpkinking.com/
Hurricane Tips
Put a glass of water in your freezer. After it has frozen place a quarter on top of the frozen ice. When you come back if the quarter is not on top, that means the power was off so long the water melted. You should toss out all the re frozen items.
Happy Birthday Tea Cup
This is Tea Cup’s Birthday Weekend. Stop by the Balcony at Hamburger Mary’s in Ybor & say Hi.
TAMPA PRIDE Holiday Fun Run, Kids Run & High Heel Trot
The TAMPA PRIDE Holiday Fun Run, Kids Race (2-12 yrs to meet Santa) and hilarious High Heel Trott (very adventurous course) will be taking place December 11 in Centennial Park in historic Ybor City at 10 am. $30.00 registration for Fun Run.
Kids race is FREE!!
Vendors, Food Trucks, Entertainment!
Gather up your friends and associates and register for this 1.5 Mile Healthy Holiday Run.
A New Benefit Event for TAMPA PRIDE 2017!
THIS SUNDAY NIGHT
Just back from a European Tour
You Just Can Not make This Up
Here is something we do all the time and we bet many of you do it too. Our family evacuated the east coast for Hurricane Matthew. When they returned home the power was off…. Pulling up to the garage door and guess what? No electricity meant the garage door opener doesn’t work !!! Everyone looked at each other. Do you have a key to the house? Everyone laughed and said, “No!!!”
Usually when the garage door opens they go into the home thru the garage door. So they called a locksmith. He arrived surprisingly fast. The locksmith laughed and said your not the only one in your neighborhood who doesn’t have a key. LMAO
From The MC Film News BagToday
FOR RELEASE: October 11, 2016
CONTACT: Erin VanSickle
(850) 339-3184
evansickle@volunteerflorida.org
Volunteer Florida Awards $100,000 from
Florida Disaster Fund to Community Organizations
Serving Pulse Victims, Survivors
Tallahassee—Volunteer Florida today announced Florida Disaster Fund grant recipients, organizations that have been serving those impacted by the Pulse shooting. The Volunteer Florida Foundation has raised $91,232 to support those impacted by the shooting and will award $100,000.
On June 13, 2016, Governor Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to provide financial support to organizations serving those impacted by the Orlando terror attack. The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
Volunteer Florida CEO Chester W. Spellman said, “The Florida Disaster Fund was established to provide support to disaster relief organizations so that they can continue their critical work following emergencies and disasters. We are grateful to the generous donors who have provided financial support so that organizations can continue to serve individuals and families across Orlando.”
The Volunteer Florida Foundation will distribute funds to the following grantees:
The Salvation Army – $25,000
The Salvation Army has provided financial assistance such as rent, mortgage, and utility assistance as well as food and clothing vouchers to those impacted.
Catholic Charities of Florida – $25,000
Catholic Charities of Florida provided case managers, translators, grief counselors, and local referral services to survivors, families of victims, and other residents who were impacted by the attack. Catholic Charities continues to provide legal services to obtain visas and death certificates, coordinate the transfer of remains outside the US, and assist with access to local services.
Christ Church of Orlando – $10,000
The Christ Church of Orlando is adjacent to the crime scene. Members of the church and volunteers served first responders and crisis management teams for 24 hours a day immediately following the event, providing food, water, and refuge to those who were responding to the event.
HandsOn Orlando – $5,000
HandsOn Orlando supported the Family Assistance Center following the attack by providing emotional care and coordinating resources. HandsOn Orlando also implemented 49 service projects in honor of the 49 victims.
Metropolitan Community Church – $5,000
The Metropolitan Community Church provided free working space, caseworkers, and financial assistance to the families of victims and survivors.
Heart of Florida United Way – $5,000
The Heart of Florida United Way supported the work of the Orlando Emergency Operations Center and other community organizations that managed immediate recovery efforts. Additionally, the Heart of Florida United Way uses volunteers to manage the 2-1-1 Crisis Helpline, which continues to provide callers with information, referral, and crisis intervention services.
Zebra Coalition – $5,000
The Zebra Coalition supported the 24-hour crisis hotline and provided mental health and peer counseling. The Zebra Coalition also facilitated access to relief agencies and programs for families and survivors.
Senior Resource Alliance – $5,000
The Senior Resource Alliance continues to provide respite care, home care, and transportation assistance for 18 disabled survivors.
Two Spirit Health – $5,000
Two Spirit Health provided bilingual crisis counseling and referral services to members of the LGBT community impacted by the shooting.
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando – $5,000
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando provided care and shelter for victims’ pets, including short-term care and boarding for the animals of victims who were hospitalized. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando also provided comfort dogs at public events and memorials.
The LGBT Center of Central Florida – $5,000
The LGBT Center provided information, advocacy, and education to survivors and families of victims. The LGBT Center of Central Florida assisted over 30 member organizations with information so there was “no wrong door” to access response and recovery resources for survivors and family members.
Established in accordance with Section 14.29 (9), Florida Statutes, the Volunteer Florida Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Florida Disaster Fund, administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation, was established in 2004 to assist with needs unmet by other disaster relief organizations. Since its inception, the Florida Disaster Fund has received almost $27 million in private contributions allocated to more than 300 nonprofit organizations working on response efforts and long-term recovery across Florida’s disaster-impacted communities.
