Dishing with Mark and Carrie
1-21-16
Double Issue with Double Photo’s & Fun
OH NO
Last week our computer crashed. What a way to start out the new year. We took it to our friends at Best Buy’s Geek Squad and they have is all up and running again. Thank You Geek Squad
Tampa Mayor Buckhorn Greets Tampa Pride Board
TAMPA PRIDE 2016 is less than 8 weeks away. But before our big event we enjoy the other fun 2 month annual Gasparilla Events. 2 super months of Gasparilla fun. The Florida State Fair, Art Festivals, Heritage Festivals and parades throughout Tampa and Ybor City. Events, city issues including Tampa Bay Rays possible move to Tampa and our great mayor wanted a meeting with the TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Board.
“I want to continue being #1 in Florida on the Human Rights Campaign recognition listing of Florida cities.” Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said speaking to the board. ” It is very competitive up against St Petersburg and Ft Lauderdale. I always want to be on top!”
Last year Mayor Bob told the board, “I want to ride the tallest TAMPA PRIDE float!”
Well, the mayor was in the TAMPA PRIDE Parade last year but walked to greet all the proud 30,000 revelers along 7th Ave. as he is known to always do in area parades.
Again, Mayor Bob accepted the invitation to be in the March 26 Parade and speak at the opening Festival.
” I can tell you this.” he told the TP board. ” I went and called the Mayor of Jacksonville to have him consider adopting the human rights ordinance that is in a stand off. Accept and adopt your human rights ordinance! It is a winner for you”
It really makes you feel good about an elected official who wants to know what are the concerns of our group, any city questions. The positive accolades that he gave TAMPA PRIDE and the direction of our changing community on his watch.
Many chatting questions were given and received in the over an hour meeting.
Our question is, “Where will our great city be in 4 years? And what political podium will Mayor Bob Buckhorn be speaking from? Do we hear…. Florida Governor’s Office!
From Carrie West
TAMPA PRIDE Announces Our 2016 GRAND MARSHALS
Lorraine Langlois
Chief Executive Officer at Metro Wellness and Community Centers
Russell Rhodes
FOX TV 13 Morning Anchor, “Good Day Tampa Bay”
Our NEW Award for TAMPA PRIDE 2016
“Recognized GLBTA Community Supporter Award”
Pam Iorio
Former Tampa Mayor, and now President and Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Joe Redner
Human Rights Activist & Local Business Owner
WANT TO SUPPORT TAMPA PRIDE 2016?
Right now at
www.tampapride.org hundreds of Groups/ Companies/ Non Profits/ People are signing up to be a Festival Vendor, Participate in the TP Parade, Entertain or just to Volunteer time to
TAMPA PRIDE 2016. This year will be Bigger, Better, More Events, TP Mexican Cruise and More Expensive to put on.
Everyone can Help Out. From being a part of the festivities, sending a few Dollars to Pride, getting on one of the many Pride Committees or sharing TAMPA PRIDE events to friends on Social Media. It is the small things each person does that makes TAMPA PRIDE Great!!
Remember coming up February 8 at Hamburger Mary’s… TAMPA PRIDE B I N G O!!!
Men’s Speed Dating
Queen Elizabeth II
In a recent interview in “Queerty” the Queen said that
“Gay marriage is wonderful.” We all do love the Queen. Read the article here.
