Dishing with Mark & Carrie 11-14-12

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
11-14-12
Shop Small Business Saturday Nov 24, 2012
 
Cigars Take Over GaYBOR/Ybor City This Weekend
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14th Annual Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival
Stop by and help support a small but thankful gift to our troops overseas. Purchase a Ybor City cigar and support an Ybor City military servicemen benefit, Cigars For Soldiers. A whole day of  events along with other vendors for this fall heritage festival event. A chance to help support the Ybor City State Museum.
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012, 11-6pm at new location, Ybor Square 14th Street & 9th Ave.
Fire It Up! Smoker & Kickoff for Ybor City Cigar & Heritage Festival
 Friday Nov, 16
 
1st Annual YBOR CIGAR PALOOZA 
 Nov 16-18, 2012
Ybor Cigar Palooza is a new cigar event in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida for GAY Cigar Men. Nov 16 – 18, 2012. Cigar Bears, Cigar Leathermen, Pipemen are all welcome FMI.http://cigarpalooza.com/
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Calling Holiday Spirited Volunteers
It is time to festively decorate the streets in GaYBOR / Ybor City this Sunday, Nov 18, starting at 11 AM at Bradley’s on 7th. Last year over 100 people came out in support of the holiday changeover. Groups will be divided & broken off into Ybor sections to add wreathes to the historical light posts in the historic district.
 
Congratulations G.BAR 6 Year Anniversary
Some REALLY BIG NEWS to announce! The award-winning actress who starred in “8 Mile”, “Hustle & Flow”, “Crossroads”, and “Crazy/Beautiful” – TARYN MANNING  will be appearing LIVE at G. Bar on Saturday, Nov. 17th to  celebrate its 6th ANNIVERSARY! She is also a chart-topping singer and has the current #1 Billboard dance song in the country, “SEND ME YOUR LOVE”, and will be singing it LIVE!  FREE DRINKS from 9pm – 11pm, FREE CHAMPAGNE toast at midnight, and a $1000 Balloon drop too!
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
 
GaYBOR at St. Pete Pride Meet & Greet
Left to Right….New St. Pete Pride Executive Director – Eric Skains, GaYBOR Treasurer – Rich Kern,
New St. Pete Vice President – Amy Foster, GaYBOR President – Carrie West, New St. Pete Pride President – Aaron Horcha,  GaYBOR Membership at Large – Mark Eary, GaYBOR Secretary – Mark Bias
 
NEW at MC Film
Pick up your Red Speedos today at MC Film. Just in time for the A.S.A.P.’s Santa Speedo Run. Sign up to run today at https://www.facebook.com/events/162940337183257/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
NEW 2013 Colt’s Hunky Men Calendars are now in stock. Perfect for Holiday Gifts for friends and yourself!!!  RAINBOW Pride Holiday Trees are back & in stock! Pick yours up today. Last year we sold out fast.
 
Perfect Holiday Partys
The most incredible location  for a “Fantastic Holiday Party” is the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s. There is full bar on the balcony, with Celebrity  Bartender Tea Cup, and is open every Fri, Sat & Sunday. With 7th Ave as your backdrop and the New Holiday menus, your guests will be talking about this for years to come! You just never know who will be stopping by! Groups of 10-30 welcome. Call today for reservations. 813-241-6279
 
Ybor Date Night for under $30.00
Our friends at La Gazetta have come up with a new uniquely Ybor word… “Clobstering”. Every Monday Night is “Clobstering” You start out with 2 hours FREE parking. First stop is Bernini’s for $2 martini’s then on to James Joyce for the $10 lobster. Cocktails and Lobster = Clobstering.
 
People are Talking
WOW so now General Petraeus sex partner … no sex partner (friend) is having an affair (sex no sex) with a second Tampa famed MacDill AFB general? The reporters are all confused as should we!!! For years the running South Tampa joke was, “Why did the women of Bayshore Blvd. stop having group sex? Answer… There were just too many Thank You notes to write!” I guess email hasn’t changed all that. Just gotta love good straight family values. Just say’ n. Moving on to a whole different topic. What is better for your Birthday Gift than diamonds? Well if you happen to the most famous saxophone player in Florida, Alan Darcy, it would be a Theo Wanne http://theowanne.com/ mouth piece. Alan’s husband surprised him on stage with this gift. (Just for the records it cost way more than a diamond LOL LOL). Here is a clip of Alan with his new mouth piece sounding great!!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXOfsY0wmRE
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GaYBOR/Ybor City Community Officer Sean Mahabir
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year….right around the corner! I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by. Well, with the holidays comes crowds, good cheer, gifts, and mostly everyone’s favorite pastime…spending money. Ybor City is a great place to be with great people and enjoy great events….however, I wanted to remind you that there’s always a handful of Grinches (Bad Guys) out there.
Please be safe and turn on your crime radar…there are those that prey on individuals that are too busy to remember the simple rules of being safe. Here are some reminders for everywhere, not just for Ybor City…please pass this along to your employees, family, and friends. I’ll send bits and pieces of safety tips throughout the season.
While out and about, present an alert appearance. Be on Guard!
Be aware of your surroundings; scan the area from time to time. Avoid concentrating so hard on shopping or work that you fail to keep track of your surroundings, others near you, or your personal property.
    • Grip carried items firmly and avoid leaving them unattended.
    • Carry minimal cash and valuables, wear minimal jewelry.
    • Get off your cell phone! lol Concentrate going from point A to point B. (work place to vehicle, mall to vehicle etc.)
    • Shop with friends or relatives if possible; there IS safety in numbers. As you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets’ favorites are malls, jammed aisles, elevators, and public transportation stops and vehicles. Carry the day’s most expensive purchases closest to your body, and don’t carry so much you lose the ability to react quickly.
When parking…roll up the car windows, lock the vehicle, take the keys, and insure your valuables are concealed (preferably in the trunk). During hours of darkness, park and walk in lighted areas to the extent possible. Keep your wallet, purse, and any other valuables on your person or otherwise out of sight, NOT on the seat next to you. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under/behind a seat or throw something over them. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for “trunk-packing”, and can break into your car the minute you’re out of sight. So, be aware of your surroundings before you place valuables in your trunk.
The panhandlers are going to be in full effect and it’s important that our eyes and ears are wide open. Remember if they get aggressive, please don’t hesitate to call the police. Nothing will ruin your holiday season more than being the victim of a crime.
Do me a favor….please reply to this email…say HI! Let me know how things are going.  Always know that if you’d like me to come by and discuss safety tips with your employees….call me and let’s schedule a time.
Stay Thirsty My Friends!
Officer Sean Mahabir
Ybor City Liaison
Tampa Police Department – District III
3808 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL. 33610
Main (813) 242-3800
Cell (813) 480-1272
Fax (813) 242-3848
Email sean.mahabir@tampagov.net

Unless otherwise noted, the material contained in this document is
considered active criminal intelligence and as such, is presently exempt
from disclosure via the Florida Public Records Law (F.S.S. 119.07)

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Only in GaYBOR/Ybor
LOL, LOL, LOL
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Great Coffee & Smiles at King Corona
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Caught on the Streets
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Mathieu at the GaYBOR Meeting
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ The Social
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught in Ybor City
Caught @ MC Film

You Just Can Not Make This Up

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Not to bright robber
This past Thursday night around 11:30 all of a sudden there were fire trucks, ambulances, dozens of Tampa Police & Supervisor cars in front of MC Film along 15th Street. Carrie said out loud, “WHAT DID MARK DO NOW!?!?!” For a change Mark was innocent & hadn’t done anything. A thief had just stole a motor scooter. The police were in a hot pursuit of the stolen bikester. The not to fast thinking criminal turned down the alley next to MC Film & YRS. Only to find it was a dead end running into the Muvico Theatre walls.  There was a space 10-14 inches between Muvico Theaters & the next warehouse. The ‘not so bright’ robber tried to squeeze thru it and you guessed it… got stuck. The police & firemen were all laughing as they were snapping photos. The robber was so stuck that the fire department had to come out and hoist him up 3 stories to get him out. Then onto jail!!!

GaYBOR Member of the Week

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Key West Business Guild
Thank you to GaYBOR members, The Key West Business Guild for setting the example for all us across America. The Key West Business Guild supports LGBT owned, managed, and friendly businesses in and associated with Key West. They do this by promoting LGBT travel to Key West through marketing many LGBT related events and activities. They even get financial support from the city and the Monroe County Tourism Board

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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YBOR CIGAR PALOOZA
Nov 16-18, 2012
This weekend!
Ybor Cigar Palooza is cigar event in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida for gay cigar men. Nov 16 – 18, 2012. Cigar bears, cigar leathermen, pipemen, are all welcome.
This is the first annual event. We want you to come to Florida, enjoy the sunshine, enjoy the historic Ybor City National Historic District, and enjoy the cigars in the Cigar Capital of the USA with other hot cigarmen.
The Hilton Garden Inn Ybor Historic District and Hampton Inn Ybor City are the host hotels.

Events will include; Ybor Cigar Crawl, Cigar party Friday night at Honeypot VIP Lounge and Saturday night at King Corona Cigar Bar, The Ybor City Cigar Heritage Festival on Sat. Nov. 17th (separate event open to all),  dinners at Hamburger Marys & Carne Chop House.

This event is backed by the Gaybor Coalition.

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New Exciting Partnership for Una Voca


 

 Una Voce Announces

New Partnership With

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters targets children in need, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. It all begins with finding a great match between a “Big” and a “Little”. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a wide variety of programs that pair children, ages 6 through 18, with role models in one-to-one meaningful relationships.

With your support, Una Voce will bring 80 “Bigs & Littles” to our Holiday concerts.

Please sponsor a “Big & Little” for a $40.00 donation. Help Una Voce bring happiness and joy during the Holidays to some very special people.

To Become A “Big & Little” Sponsor

Go To

www.Una-Voce.org/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-Partnership

 
In This Issue
Big Brothers Big Sisters Parnership
REFLECTIONS Holiday Concert – Dec 14, 15, 16

Quick Links:

Una Voce’s

11th Season Of Song Concerts

  

 REFLECTIONS

Dec. 14, 15, 16, 2012

Something Wonderful

The Music of Rogers & Hammerstein

May 10, 11, 12, 2013

For Tickets &

More Information

Go To:

www.Una-Voce.org

Sponsored By

   

Una Voce Presents Our 11th Holiday Concert 

For Tickets And Information,

Visit www.Una-Voce.org or Call 855-862-8623 

 

REFLECTIONS is the story of Christmases past and present with some of our fondest memories in between. Our modern day setting looks at the families of today and their struggles to reconcile Christmas as it is today to what it once was. The town Christmas Tree lighting ceremony opens eyes to what Christmas really means…the celebration of friends in the absence of our traditional families. Join the men of Una Voce as we observe this joyous season and bring warmth and good cheer to your family and ours. Let’s celebrate together, the REFLECTIONS of  holidays that have touched your hearts with the music that fills our hearts!  

UNA VOCE EVENT CALENDAR_________

Friday, December 14th, 7:30 pm

REFLECTIONS

SPC Clearwater Campus – Art Auditorium

 2465 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33765

Saturday, December 15th, 3:00pm

Sunday, December 16th, 3:00pm

REFLECTIONS

 HCC Ybor Campus – Performing Arts Building

Mainstage Theatre

Corner of Palm Ave & 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605

 

For Information & Tickets

Visit: ww.Una-Voce.org

Call: 855-862-8623 

  Our Mission Statement

To Express Through Excellence In Men’s Choral Music

The Inherent Worth And Dignity Of All People
In Order To Foster A Global Community
That Celebrates And Embraces Diversity

You Can Support Us In Our Mission In Many Ways:

Become an Una Voce Sponsor:  Sponsorship levels range from Friends at $25 to the President’s Circle at $2,500.

Your Sponsorship Contribution will help Una Voce to continue to bring great music to the Tampa Bay community. Contact Nelson Newton, Treasurer, at 727-510-9320 or 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 support member.  We could always use a helping hand, especially at concert time.

 

Use Our Amazon Widget:  When you make your next purchase at Amazon.com,  start your search from the Amazon link on our website:  www.Una-Voce.org.  When you do, Amazon.com will donate a portion of your purchases to Una Voce. You can enjoy convenience of Amazon.com and the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting Una Voce.
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Your help is need to bring “The Rock and The Ripe” to Tampa Bay  

Dear GaYBOR Friends and Family  –  At the last meeting, Kathy and I announced that we are producing The Rock and the Ripe – an amazing play, book and movement created to give others insight into the relentless anti-gay bullying that children are enduring daily from students, teachers and their community. We are bringing the play to Tampa along the playwright and  (4) of original cast to perform the piece for two weeks in Ybor at the Back box Theatre at HCC-Ybor.

In the words of the Playwright, The Rock and Ripe. is a play… based on the true stories of a lost generation of gay suicides, this project honors and gives voice to the ones who are not here to tell us their accounts. Created by director/playwright/activist, Mark Blane, this play is a combination of several years of research, interviews, and case studies spanning across the United States. The material is most directly influenced by the recent suicides of openly gay teens Phillip Parker (death on 1/20/12) and Rafael Morelos (death on 1/29/12), as well as the personal stories and experiences of Mark Blane, a survivor of anti-gay bullying and harassment.

The dates of the performance is February 22 – March 3, 2013. The theatre has kindly donated the space, however we anticipate expenses of about 14K. we are hoping that you will get behind the fundraising and perhaps agree to host a fundraising event at your businesses. I truly believe that this is a play that needs to be done here. Will you help us?

We truly need community support to help us fund this worthwhile project.  Among are needs are:

  1. Money through fundraising
  2. Housing for visiting actors
  3. Feeding the visiting actors while they are in Tampa
  4. Airfare for the playwright in December and then for him and the four visiting artists in February.
  5. Promoting and attending the event.

Thank you in advance to our GaYBOR family!

Best

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Buck

CEO

The Buck Group & Employee Benefits

Understanding Needs * Designing Strategies * Implementing Solutions

With you every step of the way!

502 N. Armenia Ave.

Tampa, Fl. 33609

Cell Phone: 813-477-9649

Office Phone: 813-877-4900

Fax: 813-877-5703

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Save the Historic St. Petersburg YMCA

Hi Mark and Carrie.
Thank you taking the time to talk with me at your shop over the weekend.
As promised here is information on Saving The Historic YMCA!
I hope you can help find me the right Angel or Founder.
Want to align with good people vs make any deals with the Devil.
TJN
IMPORTANT NOTES
On October 2, 2012 I signed a binding purchase contract for The Historic YMCA Building 
Monthly Deposits due starting November 15 and a (first) closing date set for June/17/2013. 
If we succeed in our mission…
The Historic YMCA will actively stand as a light in the community for many generations to come.
A “cash cow” and a community builder with over 200,000 people through it’s doors each year with:
Concerts & Special Events, Art & Fashion Shows, Comedy & Sporting Events and Themed Public & Private Party’s.
If we fail in our mission…  
The Historic YMCA will be sold to a Bank and Demolished for a new structure!!! 
Permits to demo the property have already been submitted to the City.
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My simple offer, request and open invitation to a great opportunity is such:
Assist our initial fundraising efforts as either an Angel Investor @ $52k-$178k or as the Founder Investor @ $360k
Angel amount assists us locking down the property for either 3 months – 1 year and a small operations budget.
The Founder Amount allows the same but additional operations budget for building an office inside The Historic YMCA, having a daily sales staff on site and covering architectural designs and all marketing needs.
We are confident $360k is all we will need to borrow for the entire project.
The rest of the funds raised coming from revenue streams that do not require payback.
Ie. Local/State/Federal Grants, Corporate Sponsorships, Advance Lease Agreements, Donors/Donations, VIP Memberships, Branding Rights & Advertising Agreements, Merchandise/Licensing etc.
Our business prospectus, team bio’s, investment summary, purchasing contract and other information related to this venture are attached next as well as a copy of my publication GoToGo! Event Guide that will detail all marketing and promotional outreaches we have already in place to assist our new venue being established from Day One!
I am open to any/all thoughts you have on how we can collectively work together – whether that is being a highlighted figure on our team if you desire to be more in the limelight – or a silent partner that can also assist our progress past the initial purchase and build out phases.
All I ask is that if you want to proceed we act soon.
This Sunday will be the final day I am looking to show the property – Open House is set for 2-4pm.
And next Tuesday is the last day for deposits into my attorneys escrow account from interested investors.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thomas Nestor
NoFoes Media Group
GoToGo! Event Guide
Music Is Our Medicine LLC
Historic YMCA Inc.
727.686.2163

HistoricYMCA.com

Caught @ G.BAR

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Fun @ Bradley’s on 7th

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