You Can Not Make This Up

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Not Typical Party
    It was a quite Friday when I noticed from the balcony of Hamburger Mary’s, a long dark limo had pulled up. It was about 2pm. 5 guys jumped out. 4 of them were wearing matching T shirts that said, “I dig homeless chicks.” The 5th guy’s shirt said, “Give me yo panties!” It was a beginnings of a wild bachelor party.
     I yelled from the balcony, “Hey guys come up and do a shot!” The guys came up to the 2nd floor balcony and told me they liked my style.  The 5 of them were all college buddies from Chicago, now in their mid 30’s. They ordered drinks and hamburgers. Then they tell me that the night before they were kicked out of a fine restaurant, then a topless Girly Club. Then at a beach bar they told the guys to go home & to bed at 11PM.
    Jokingly they asked me, “What time did I think I would kick them out?” I guessed to myself, ‘about 4pm’!
    The guys sendoff party was in full force when a husband & wife couple walked in. After their second drink then went to the restroom telling me they would be right back. When they came back the woman had taken her panties off and gave them to the groom. Everybody laughed…. then the husband handed them his underwear!!!
    The shots started they guys then started to write on the grooms body????? 4PM came and they started to squirt ketchup off the balcony. I walked up to the leader and said, “I win it’s 4PM and time to move this party on. LOL LOL!”
    The guys agreed paying the bill and leaving a great tip. They asked me when to go next??? Hum….. I sent them to Covert Carol at the Green Iguana down the street.  A few days later I saw Carol. She thanked me for sending the guys. They were big tippers there too. She asked them to leave when they started to ask Grandmothers for sexual advice on how to satisfy their girlfriends. LOL LOL
    The strange things some straight people do. LOL LOL

Mark & Carrie Nephieu/Niece of the Week

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Miss Katie
Katie is a beautify bundle of energy & fun. Active in the GaYBOR/Ybor Club scene, Katie and her friends can be found at The Honey Pot and around Tampa. A co founder of Femmes & Follies. This group performes once a month at The Social. Become her facebook friend today.

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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TRAINING: DEVELOPING HOUSING for
HOMELESS PERSONS AND FAMILIES

All of you know how critical affordable housing is to exiting homelessness.   But do you know there is funding specifically for providing housing for people experiencing homelessness?  Most of the funding over the past 13 years has gone to Miami-Dade because organizations there applied for it.

 

It’s time for Hillsborough to get some of this funding.  To get involved, begin by attending this workshop.

 

Maria Pellerin Barcus, CEO

 

Increasing the supply of affordable rental housing is a critical piece in ending homelessness, but what does it take to be a developer? How does the financing come together and how far in advance do you need to start? Do you need an experienced co-developer and what are the risk and rewards of developing this housing? This training will cover these topics and more including:

 

 

* The organizational and financial capacity needed to be a developer
* How the various funding sources are structured
* Property management
* The roles of service providers
* Asset management

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about adding rental housing development to your organization’s business lines to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Click here to read more about this training and roundtable.

THHI IS FUNDED BY:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Florida Department of Children and Families – Office on Homelessness
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
City of Tampa
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County

Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative | 813-223-6115 | lesa@homelessofhc.org | http://www.homelessofhc.org
1414 N Marion Street
Tampa, FL 33602
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More Sounding Voices

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Una Voce Notes
May 2014
Issue 247

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 Yes, Love Is In The Air!

Una Voce: The Florida Men’s Chorale has partnered with Equality Florida and its “Get Engaged” campaign to present “Stand by Me”… Una Voce’s Twelfth Anniversary spring concerts.  “Get Engaged” is tasked with spreading the word about the importance of the freedom to marry in Florida by equipping supporters with the tools needed to share personal stories about why marriage is important and matters to them.

 

Enter the men of Una Voce and our

“Stand by Me”…concerts featuring songs about the journeys we all travel hoping to find that one special person.

From dating to new relationships…from heartbreak to lifelong partnerships…our music will be celebrating all of the “ups” and consoling all of the “downs” of love. This show is especially unique because Una Voce’s members will not only share their voices, but they will also reveal their own stories and personal experiences about life, love, and loss. Be prepared for laughs, a few tears, and the gorgeous music you have come to enjoy as sung by the passionate men of Una Voce.

 

So…what’s the perfect wedding gift for this union between these two great organizations?

Una Voce: The Florida Men’s Chorale is donating a portion of every ticket sold for the “Stand By Me” concerts to assist in funding the “Get Engaged” initiative.

Please join Una Voce: The Florida Men’s Chorale in supporting Equality Florida’s “Get Engaged” for the performances of “Stand by Me.”

Don’t Wait! 

 Get Your Tickets Today!

www.Una-Voce.org
In This Issue
Stand By Me Concerts

Una Voce’s

Spring

2014 Concerts

 

May 16th

The Palladium

St Petersburg

And

May 17th

HCC Ybor

Mainstage Theatre

For Tickets & 

More Information

Go To:

www.Una-Voce.org

Sponsored By

Watermark Media 

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Quick Links:
UNA VOCE EVENT CALENDAR

Friday, May 16th, 8:00pm

Stand By Me Concert

The Palladium

253 5th Avenue N.

St Petersburg, FL 33701 

Saturday, May 17th, 8:00pm

Stand By Me Concert

HCC Ybor Campus – Mainstage Theatre

2112 N. 15th St.

Tampa, FL 33605

Make A Contribution: Help Una Voce to continue to bring great music to the Tampa Bay community and fulfill our Vision of Changing Lives…One Song At A Time. Visit our website for more information. Una Voce: The Florida Men’s Chorale qualifies as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code thereby allowing contributions and donations to be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 

Become a Member of Una Voce: You can join us as a singer or as a member of our “Fifth Section”.  We can always use a helping hand with special events and especially at concert time.

 

Photos of the Week

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Photos of the Week    

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Congratulations Bud & Jeffy

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Mathieu painting mannequins. 
What the ____?

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Dine Out for Life @ Hamburger Mary’s

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Carne’s

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Mom & Son @ The R.Bar

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Street Car in front of MC Film

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New York New York Pizza

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Fresh Spring Paint at YRS

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Miss Stephanie Shippae’

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Click for More Photos at Ybor City Wine Bar
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Click for More Photos at Steam Fridays

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Click for More Photos @ Bradley’s on 7th

Click for More Photos at Hamburger Mary’s
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Click for more Photos @ Cristinos
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-30-2014

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Tampa Domestic Registry, 2 Years Old
    In a very smart move from Tampa Councilwoman Yvonne “Yolie” Capin back in April 2012 to approve a Domestic Partnership Registry in Tampa. The covenant law allowed healthcare decisions,healthcare visitation,  educational sharing, funeral arrangements and more for GLBT couples.
    This measure went on to the Tampa City Council and passed then Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn signed the new Tampa law into effect. Now over hundreds of couples have utilized the right to be a recognized domestic couple in Tampa.
    It was very exciting for Mark & myself being in the Mayor’s conference room when Mayor Buckhorn signed the new historical law. He gave us the city pen he used to sign the new equality law.
    Enjoy your rights by going to Tampa City Hall and getting your Domestic Partnership Registry. It is another one of your rights in Tampa. Maybe, we will see in the near future a positive change in Hillsborough County Commissioners on their stand on passing the Hillsborough County Domestic Partnership Registry.
 
WELCOME Tampa Spine & Wellness
New Sponsor of “Dishing with Mark & Carrie”. Visit Dr. Seth M. Lott Chiropractic  Physician certified in Acupuncture.  Dr. Seth has been a great friend of ours for many years! Be sure to tell him that Mark & Carrie sent you. Visit their web site at http://www.tampaspineandwellness.com/ and become friends on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TampaSpineAndWellness
 
Miss GaYBOR 2014, Miss Dena Cass
    The reserved tables were decorated with colorful flowers and take home goodies. This years Miss GaYBOR Pageant theme was ” All that Shines!” The chatter and bustle of the 9 contestants and many  personal entourages of hair stylists and dressing gown outfitters were bustling on Honey Pot’s third floor. Mirrors and wardrobes were abound with bright flattering makeup lighting.  Makeup, dress layouts, props set and the bouffant wig hairdos all in order and clustered! Again, the GaYBOR District Coalition should be proud put’n on the Ritz!!
    At the helm of this years gorgeous pageantry was “Sheriff Mike” Wilson with assistants Prada, Walter Gio, Paul Hannah, Rich Kerin and GaYBOR President Mark Eary. The designed winning GaYBOR bling crown was exquisite in sparkles and appearance!
    This years winning GaYBOR  title goes to deserving local artist, Miss Dena Cass. She will be doing many guest appearance bookings across Tampa Bay and around the state. Nikki Monet retired her years reign on a very special nights performance.
    Congratulations to all contestants and to our newly crowned 2014 Miss GaYBOR, Miss Dena Cass!
Must Do Event of the Week
Don’t Miss This!!!
        Kentucky Derby Party at Bradley’s on 7th
Saturday, May 3, 2014
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Spring has sprung and it is time for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby! Please join us as we celebrate a day filled with Kentucky themed food, horse racing, big hats and of course Mint Juleps!This year we are in our third location just due to the amount of guests! The Party will be at Bradleys On Seventh in the back bar starting at 12pm. Theresa Ybor will be pouring your favorite drinks and Kentucky Bourbon favorites. Churchill Downs will be showing on the video walls and I may just have my laptop available (HINT HINT!!!!) So be sure to bring some $$$$!!!!!

The Kentucky Derby (Race 11) is scheduled to go off at 6:30pm. Following the running of the 10th Race, we will have our Best Derby Style Hat Contest with fabulous prizes from amazing supporters including Ybor City Wine Bar!

Looking forward to celebrating with all of you, yet again!

You Can Not Make this Up

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    The Tampa Harbor Club
    This past week the Tampa historical abandoned Harbor Club on the Hillsborough River in Sulpher Springs burned down in the early morning hours. It was a huge barn like old military style Quonset building. There was a restaurant, retail spaces and bars on the lower floors and the upstairs was an open hall for dancing. In the late 1990’s it was famous for having the largest African American Lesbian night in Florida.
    In about 2002, the Suncoast Resort leased the empty huge vintage significant 1920’s building. It was near the mineral healthy springs, Sulpher Springs that were built up and a famous tourists attraction 1920’s to 1960’s. At the time we were told the Suncoast had purchased the property. Later we were told it was a lease to purchase. We were asked to open a MC FILM Gay Pride store on the first floor. It was a very small space about 12 ft by 16 ft. Across the hall from us was the Tampa Leather Store and a newly installed gay restaurant facility overlooking the Hillsborough River.  There was even a small marina for boats to come and park.
    The Suncoast guys spent a huge amount of time, energy & money to clean out the dirty old wooden building, renovate, re- paint, re- repair and then opened as the Tampa Eagle. We also made new additions, painted, added new lighting fixtures and new glass windows were installed at our expense. Robert, the person we thought was the previous owner was very creepy and actually was living in an old apartment separated in the building.
    There was a Grand Opening and things started off great. Sunday Tea Dances were re-started in Tampa!  But remembering the area was Sulphur Springs, a more blighted area of Tampa back then next to the dog track. Security officers were place on the outer boundaries of the property for customer protection.
    Unfortunately sales did not continue to rise in the new location.  Robert started to hang out at our small shop a lot. He was constantly complaining about everything and everybody. About 7 weeks went by. Then one Friday night Robert came into our small store and said to me, “ starting this Saturday and every Saturday from now on we owed him $100.00 every week for additional rent.” We told him that “our agreement was with the Suncoast Resort and not him.” To this he shouted back very loud, “To pay him tomorrow or Else!!!” I asked,  “Or else what?” to which Robert screamed, “You will find out and not like it!!!” 
    I then called the Suncoast and they told me they “would deal with it.”  Hum…. OK you don’t have to threaten me. That night, after Robert had passed out ( oh yeah a very good drunk he was),  I packed our van up with everything that would fit. Then next day I called our friends and asked for Help!!! We arrived at the Harbor Club 1 hour early and moved everything into a U Haul moving truck.
    Just as we were closing the van a car pulled up, stopping in a cloud of dust. Out jumped Robert screaming, “What the F*#K are you doing?” We just smiled and said that we had just moved out.
    About 2 months later the Suncoast Resort pulled out too!!!