Dishing with Mark & Carrie 8-9-11

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M&C Donation to USF LGBT Special Collections 
 
    >USF Starting New GLBT Special Collections at Library
    The University of South Florida Library in Tampa is starting a new GLBT Special Collections area. A meeting with Merrell Dickey, USF Director of Library Development and Mark Greenberg, USF Director & Associate Librarian of Special Collections Dept. wanted to grow the beginnings of the Tampa Bay and Florida GLBT Special Collections Area. We have contributed the massive collection of gay Tampa pictorial history photo books and gay historical materials from Tampa Pride, Art For Life, Hillsborough Human Rights Force, Equality Florida, Orlando Gay Days, Tampa Intl Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, MCC Tampa, Tampa Bay’s Gay Men’s Chorus and so many other  businesses, groups and organizational meetings. This was all from a collection from decades of our dear local GLBT historian and photographer friend, Rex Maniscalco.  Covering over 3 decades of local and statewide gay events, in 13 very large packed boxes, Mark & Carrie donated and delivered. 
    Also contributed to the special collection is the entire local GLBT monthly magazine collection from The Gazette running from 1988 – 2007, Womyn’s Words monthly 20 year run magazine and a historical collection of 1940 thru 1980’s gay photos from local Tampa gay pioneers, Bobbie Smith and partner, Kay Thompson.
    More items are being collected and added to make USF one of the premier and most comprehensive GLBT library Special Collections in the country. FMI contact USF Library Special Collections/ GLBT area.
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Last photo of Rex
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Mark & Carrie  
San Francisco Mama Adds Extended Tampa Family Members
    We were please to be added to San Francisco’s Mama Family. A recognition to people across the country who generously help, give and participate in GLBT events.
 
In Leather
We Are Family
No one can do everything. Still everyone can do something.
Together, we can do anything
 

 
 

On behalf of Mama’s Muppet, I would like to Welcome the following People into her Extended Family:

Bobby Mckenzie as Mama’s Tampa Craftsman

Carlos Diaz as Mama’s Ybor Eagle

Mark Bias as Mama’s MCFilm Mark

Carrie West as Mama’s MCFilm Carrie

Triskalen as Mama’s Triskalen

Carol Stern as Mama’s Ybor Mama

For those that don’t know what Mama’s Family is, it is a Family of over 1000 people local, National, and International that are recognized for the way they “Do it from the heart, with manners and respect as Mama would put it”.

It is my honor to bring these fine people into the folds of the Family and I am proud to call them brothers and sisters.

 Welcome
Matt Wolf
Mr Gulf Coast Florida Leather 09
Mama’s Muppet

 

Laughing Cat Restaurant Moved into New Home in Ybor

The world famous “Laughing Cat Restaurant” has moved across the street into the former Streetcar Charlie’s location. Chef Franco & Chef Jerry are trained in extensive French cooking. At the Laughing Cat they combine the best of progressive Italian with a touch of French flair cookery.  For years the locals have all known the secret…… This is the very best lunch buffet in Tampa!!! There is a full hot & cold buffet display with countless items changing daily. Last week we had Italian grouper in lobster sauce, chicken parmigiana, fresh homemade mozzarella balls, homemade meatballs, vodka pasta, antipasto to die for & fresh baked bread. With many other choices all for just $9.95.  At night the restaurant is a packed house, so we suggest reservations.  http://thelaughingcat.com/

Bernini's of Ybor … a Go Go

Bernini owner Jason is at it again!!!!  He has transformed a school bus into a moving party experience!!! The inside is decked out with European leather, granite counter tops, LED mood lighting, cool air, a HOT sound system and a contained bathroom.  In the back is a grill for BBQ and on the side are roll out awnings. Avaliable for rental to ballgames, special events or whatever… We’re sure there are going to be many unprintable stories about this special Bernini’s A Go-Go Party Bus!!!   Way to go Jason!!!

Caught at 'First Chance Last Chance Bar'

    Welcome to historic and partyville Ybor City!!! The First Chance Last Chance Bar is located on 16th street just south of 7th Ave. This newly opened hurray establishment is setting its own theme.  On our visit we met Danie who was making everybody feel right at home. You just have to love their name. When you park in the garage and exit onto 16th street, the very first bar you will see is “First Chance.”  On your way back to the garage it’s “Last Chance”.  What a clever name for a fun adult beverage stop.  Best of luck to “First Chance Last Chance Bar”.  Follow them on face book at  http://www.facebook.com/#!/FirstChanceLastChance
 

G.BAR

Everything they do at G.BAR is always a huge hit!!!  This was so very true for their first Facebook / Grindr party!!! You all know how much we like to club hop. We just didn’t want to leave this party!!! Friends on Facebook/Grindr were given the VIP treatment early on the dance side of the club. We can’t wait to see how wild this is going to be this Saturday.

HYNCA Party @ The Bricks

    A membership renewal party for The Historic Ybor Neighborhood Association was held at The Bricks.  What a great way to meet your old & new neighbors in a fun setting. Attending was newly elected Tampa City Councilman Mike Suarez. A great time to be introduced to local business owners, residents and attract city hall. It was brought up that residents at The Quarters in Ybor have been calling their Westside pool, “GaYBOR Beach.” Then residents of The Box Factory said, ” in that case our pool is now South Beach!!”  So just how many pools are in Historic Ybor?  It was agreed 6. The Quarter (2), the Box Factory, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden’s Inn & 1 residential on 5th & 17th. The things you learn at a neighborhood party. The Brick’s appetizers were great as always & the 1/2 price drinks were great too!

New Gay Sports Bar, Leather Bar, Jacuzzi Bar coming to GaYBOR

 With over 260+  businesses in Ybor City when one closes up everybody starts to speculate on what’s moving in!!! There are now 3 new great open store spaces. The former Laughing Cat Restaurant would make for a perfect GLBT Sports Bar or Bistro. It has it all.. great location, a kitchen, great artsy space, streetcar frontage and in the heart of the historic and GaYBOR District. On the corner of 5th Ave & 18th an old diner/bar is now back on the market.  This would be the perfect location for a neighborhood bar, even better locations for a leather club.  Sadly, last week the gay live band playing PLAY Ybor Bar closed. We have always said what a fun outside patio to put a Jacuzzi on!!!  So there you have it 3 available properties, all with 3 great things in common… LOCATION!  LOCATION!  LOCATION!!!   Viva La GaYBOR

Caught Around GaYBOR

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T- Blues @ JJ’s
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Smiles @ Fresh Mouth
 
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The Stone Soup Company
 
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Rainbow Lights @ The Ybor Resort & Spa
 
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Welcome to Ybor
Paul’s Tattoos w/ Blake Rogers
Located next doors to Stone Soup on 7th Ave,  Paul’s Tattoos has opened. We had the pleasure of meeting with Blake Rogers.  This parlor is a double WOW!  The futuristic comfy chairs are very incredible. I just wish we could take one home for the bedroom… Wink Wink LOL