Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Thursday @ Ybor Social 9-12-13
33 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.
*SPECIAL EDITION*
“Dishing with Mark & Carrie”
38 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.
We have been local LGBT, Human Rights & Community Activists ever since we first moved to Tampa in 1980. It was a time when we first started to hear about AIDS and the terrible mystery killing virus. Many good people from that time and later have passed. Now we are in our 50’s & 60+ age. Many people in the next generation, 35-55 age are gone. We, as a community are skipping a generation of creativity and direction. The next forthcoming leaders will be in the under 35 group.
All these deep thoughts were brought on when nephew Mathieu asked us a very thought provoking question. “Who do we think under the age of 35, will be the next LGBTA (older) community leaders in the Tampa Bay Area?”
What a great question! After much debating and thought we came up with our 15 picks. All of these people are community leaders today, responsible and the new “go to” people in our community. The one thing they all have in common is that they all lead by example.
We then asked the top 15 who they would include in this list. The best way to be introduced to new people is to ask your peers. The list is very diverse and impressive. Yes, there were people I’m sure we missed and some you might not understand. You might see that some of the selected leaders are not even gay! They do an awesome job in helping our community. So the group consists of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Allies.
One thing is for sure, Our LGBTA Diverse Community’s future will be in very good progressive hands.
The list in alphabetical order by first name.
Abby Nicholson
HIV Education & Prevention Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers
https://www.facebook.com/#!/abby.nicholson.5
Adam Jahr
LGBT Program Manager at Metro Wellness and Community Centers
https://www.facebook.com/ajahr?fref=ts
Andres (Andy) Cardenas
Owner/CEO Round One, Inc
Ashley Brundage
Banker PNC/Treasurer TransAction Florida
https://www.facebook.com/ashleybrundagetg?fref=ts
Andrew Mason
Graduate of Florida State currently studding at USF. Active Parliamentarian of Suncoast Softball League
https://www.facebook.com/AMason4Noles
BadJoy Bombshell
Community Event Coordinator
https://www.facebook.com/AllAmericanBadJoy
Brian D Betz
Red Bull/ GaYbor District Coalition Board Member
https://www.facebook.com/brian.d.betz?fref=ts
Christian Lozada
Bartender/Community Organizer
https://www.facebook.com/christian.lozada.5?fref=ts
Chucky B. Ruckus
FEG Club Promoter/Bartender
https://www.facebook.com/chucky.bruckus?fref=ts
Chou Chou Guilder
Artist/ Local Bartender
https://www.facebook.com/chouchou.guilder?fref=ts
Colt Pennington
Business Owner
https://www.facebook.com/landshark04
Daphne Ferraro / Michael Dixon
Performer & Show/Event Hostess by night
and a Marketing Professional and Graphic/Fashion Designer by day.
https://www.facebook.com/daphne.ferraro
Daniel Johnson – Sashay Infinite
Club Kid teaching positive leadership to his peers.
https://www.facebook.com/sashay.infiniti?fref=ts
Drew Drosinos
Since moving to Tampa in 2008 Has been very active & promoting the Suncoast Softball league
https://www.facebook.com/drew.drosinos.5
Emily Whayne
The Spring Tampa Bay, Social Change Team
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5027781&fref=ts
Eric Bickerstaff
The most important thing for Eric is to help build the gay community through sport. Active member of the Suncoast Softball league.
https://www.facebook.com/clyde.Bickerstaff
Fred Macoukji
Mentorship Chair at Balance Tampa Bay / Doctoral Student in the Industrial Organizational Psychology Dept. at USF
https://www.facebook.com/FredMacoukji
Gavin Nagatomo
Major leader at USF – St. Pete GSA
https://www.facebook.com/gavin.nagatomo?fref=ts
Jaeda Fuentes
Winner of the Community Service title, St. Pete Pride
https://www.facebook.com/jaedafuentes?fref=ts
Jay Aller
A.S.A.P. Fundraiser
https://www.facebook.com/aller?fref=ts
Jennifer Whelihan
Community Leader & Activist
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.whelihan?fref=ts
Jeremiah Kerr
USF Ybor Youth Clinic/ Community Activist
https://www.facebook.com/jeremiah.kerr.16?fref=ts
Jonathan Soots
Admissions Advisor at Everest University. He is also a youth minister at
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, Tampa.
Jonathansoots@gmail.com
Josh Taylor Przbysz
Grow Financial Admin/Self Employed
https://www.facebook.com/josh.przybysz
Kaitlin Winters
The LGBTQ Graduate Advisor at USF
https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.winters?fref=ts
Kevin Hansen
Former state’s attorney from Minnesota and Commissioner of the Suncoast Softball League”
https://www.facebook.com/kevhans
Kyle Streng
Commissioner & Representative on Suncoast Softball league
https://www.facebook.com/kstreng
Luke Miller
Major Fundraiser & Mgr at The Broken Tusk
https://www.facebook.com/lukiedukie?fref=ts
Mallory Garner-Wells
Equality Florida’s Public Policy Director
https://www.facebook.com/mallory.e.wells?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Mark O’Hara
Public School Teacher
https://www.facebook.com/oharam
Mark Puskarich
Marketing & Development for Community Tampa Bay/Communications Strategist at St. Leo University
Mathieu Stanoch
Set Designer/Organizer of Historic Holiday Spirit in Ybor City
https://www.facebook.com/mathieu.stanoch?fref=ts
Michael Wilson
General Manager at Hamburger Mary’s & GaYBOR District Coalition board member.
https://www.facebook.com/michaelwilsontampa?fref=ts
Founder, Director at Strategic Campaigns LLC & Author of “Gay:A New path Forward”
https://www.facebook.com/nick.janovsky
Nick Staszak
Construction/ LGBT Activist
https://www.facebook.com/nick.staszak.3
Pete Guzzo
Founder of JOLT
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolt-Productions/133702673470945
https://www.facebook.com/pete.guzzo?fref=ts
Troy Loker, Ph.D.
USF School Psychologist / Response to Intervention (RtI) Facilitator
Walter Giovanni
Bank Vice President & Board member of GaYBOR District Coalition
https://www.facebook.com/wgiovanni
Honorary Under 35 years in heart & spirit.
All these people were suggested. We later found out their real age. LOL
Bob Taylor
Producer dozens of Drag Pageants & Huge supporter of the art.
https://www.facebook.com/MrBobTaylor
Charles Machado, DJ
Inspiring young DJ’s
https://www.facebook.com/djcharles
Christopher Rudisill
Director of LGBT Community Services @ Metro Wellness center
https://www.facebook.com/crudisill
Levi Love
Owner St. Pete LGBT Bar “Broken Tusk”
https://www.facebook.com/levi.love.1972
Mike Hammonds
Community Organizer
https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeHammonds?fref=ts
Matt Wolf
Executive Director TBLFP Chief of the Tribe/Restaurant Manager
https://www.facebook.com/matt.gcfl
Photos of the Week
Photos of the Week
New Lights @ Stone Soup Company
Marco with Friends
Shazam Party with Tea Cup
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-10-13
CAZWELL LIVE
This Fridays Night – Stream Fridays @ The Honey Pot
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GaYBOR Meeting
There is a VERY SPECIAL GaYBOR District Meeting this Thursday 6pm at Muvico Centro Ybor.
Guest speakers include….
Tampa PD Community Officer Sean Mahabir
“Using Social Media”
Michael Wilson & Carrie West
“Equal Marriage Florida Petition Drive”
Mathieu Stanouch
“Historic Holiday Spirit in Ybor City”
Renee Cossette
“Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival”
Tom Keating,
President Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
Will be showing the New Short Film, “Ybor City Tales”
Everybody is Welcome
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Hamburger Mary’s Clearwater
It’s a Huge HIT!!! Come see what everybody is talking about. This week Great Drag Shows, Great Food & Drinks!!! Join the Mary’s Facebook page today at https://www.facebook.com/HamburgerMarysClearwater
Three Cheers Tampa Police Department & Photographer Too
This great story & photo was posted on the Tampa Police Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TampaPD
Around noon today, Officer Doug Bailey responded to a West Tampa student’s call after her bike was stolen. She left it for just a few minutes without locking it and that’s all it took for the criminal. She had a photo of her bike’s serial number and Officer Bailey put out a BOLO with the serial number and description. ROC Officer Keith Carlson spotted a group of guys standing around the bike about a mile away. Since none of them were actually riding it, officers couldn’t prove they took it, but the student was happy to get her bike back.
As a side note, there was another bicycle next to her stolen bicycle, which no one from the group claimed. Officers suspect that bike was stolen too, but it isn’t registered in our bike registry program, so we don’t know who it belongs to. Make sure to register your bike with TPD so we can return it should you ever become a victim.http://www.tampagov.net/appl_customer_service_center/form.asp?strServiceID=723
Out & About Tampa Bay
Taking a South of the Border culinary adventure right here in Tampa on Armenia Ave. The La Cascada Mexican Restaurant is true authentic Mexican food. A great honor to being voted “the Best Mexican Restaurant in Tampa Bay!”
The music was true mariachi style & salsa upbeat the day we visited. The table cloths were of Mexican colors. The menu is all homemade Mexican classics. They specialize in fresh seafood dishes but have a full menu. The chips were warm and the salsa was just the right heat. We tried the gulf shrimp with carmelized onions that came with salad, beans and rice. Simply fresh, plentiful & delish!
We have so many great Central & South American restaurants to choose from here in the area. This place is a Tampa hit !
The colorfully dressed staff really takes pride in helping out customers with great service.
Located at 5004 N Armenia between MLK and Hillsborough Ave. www.lacascadamx.com
MC FILM Has Great Cards
We have the largest selection of Fun & Classic Birthday, Anniversary, GLBT Wedding & Get Well Greeting cards in the Tampa Bay area. Stop in today to MC FILM in GaYBOR/ Ybor City to catch up on your special card needs!
Someone’s birthday is awaiting your greeting.
ALSO…. A Great Late Summer Famous AussieBum Swimwear Sale. $19.95!!
That is Up to 50% OFF.
Special Sale at MC FILM!!! And the CLEARANCE of 1000’s Movie DVD’s in stock!
Bradley’s On 7th
“Bear Sundays” at Bradley on 7th was over the top FUN!!! 100’s of local Bear, Cubs, Otters & fans of Bears turned out ! This will be a weekly event from 6 pm to close every Sunday. The newly remodeled outside patio was open for this event. Drink specials and Bear Crazy Fun was everywhere!
Ybor City Wine Bar
Looking for the “Perfect Place” for your next intimate party? Let The Ybor City Wine Bar be your first choice! Congratulations to Jenna who hosted her bridal party there on Sunday. It was a very beautiful celebration, with fresh flowers, big ribbons superb food and smiles everywhere!
