The Pride month of June is behind us. Manny people think it is now time to slow down for Summer. Not in GaYBOR!!! As Summer is heating up so is GaYBOR!!! The kick off to the Battle of the bands at the Ritz Ybor is starting this Wednesday. Among the celebrity guest judges will be Tea Cup! The New Laughing Cat restaurant will be opening next week. Located in the former Charlie’s, the restaurant has been received many upgrades from new flooring to new restaurant equipment. Franko promises to soon have a new French menu also. There is now space available for a new restaurant on 15th St & 8th ave too! Wonder who will be moving in? The flash mob fashion show are a hit in GaYBOR. Rumors has it that there will be another one Saturday July 23rd at 8pm. Watch facebook for the location. G.BAR just opened a new VIP area. Complete with a million dollar view of the Hottest Guys in Florida!!! Hamburger Mary’s is now featuring The Newlywed Game, Taco Tuesday along with a complete weekly line up. Centro Canteen has the largest selections of frozen drinks on a beautiful balcony with LIVE music. Across the street at JJ’s the Jazz is great, as is the view! Dancing on the roof top at RISE is a Sunday must do. The outside showers under the stars is incredible. Everybody get ready for a WILD SUMMER in GaYBOR!!
LGBT LIVE
Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…. We won’t tell you boss! Tune in every Wednesday at 3:30 for LGBT Live Hosted by Arica Love & Esme Russell with guest Tea Cup for all the local LGBT News & Gossip!
Judy B. Goode in GaYBOR @ Liquid Lounge
She’s Back!!!! Now every Sunday, starting at 4:30, at Liquid Lounge it’s the “New Judy B. Good & Paul Thomas Show with Dancers!!!” Oh My!!!!
Good Friends @ Hamburger Mary's
Tom & Bradley @ the Crowbar
Congratulations to Sawmill's New Board of Administration
Here is a list of the new board of administration
1 year term – Lynn Tranchine , Richard Trudel, Jim Nicholson
2 year term – Tom Bruckman, Al Ferguson, Stan Gorsky
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3 year term – Emil “Skip” Scipioni, Jim Christopher, George Cressman
The new officers are
President – George Cressman
Vice President – Stan Gorsky
Secretary – Emil “Skip” Scipioni
Treasurer – Tom Bruckman
Mark & Carrie's Niece of the Week
Miss Summer Alexander
The beautiful Miss Summer Alexander is from Lafayette, Tennessee. Performing across the Tampa By Area. Her favorite hang out place is GaYBOR!!! You will find her when not performing hosting Hamburger Mary’s.
GaYBOR Featured Member of the Week
Rich Kerin
Even if he did cut us out of his profile photo we still do like Rich!!! On the GaYBOR board as co-secretary & treasurer Rich takes pride in our community. Original from Philly PA he moved here in the 1980’s and is living in Ybor City. He describes himself on facebook as…”Laid back, weirdly humorous, opinionated and independent!” We agree with all that!!! The next time you see Rich out and about introduce yourself to him.
Baldwin Moves Closer to Run for U.S. Senate
Baldwin Moves Closer to Run for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., an out lesbian, said this week that she is likely to give up the relative safety of her House seat to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis. Baldwin said she’s unwilling to change her positions to satisfy the conventional wisdom that a progressive would have a tougher time winning statewide. “It is daunting these days the way people are personally demeaned for holding a view, and yet I fear good people won’t step forward and run for office if we don’t set an example,” Baldwin said.
U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., an out lesbian, said this week that she is likely to give up the relative safety of her House seat to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis. Baldwin said she’s unwilling to change her positions to satisfy the conventional wisdom that a progressive would have a tougher time winning statewide. “It is daunting these days the way people are personally demeaned for holding a view, and yet I fear good people won’t step forward and run for office if we don’t set an example,” Baldwin said.
U.S. Diplomats Host Pakistan’s First LGBT Pride Celebration
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, has hosted the country’s first LGBT Pride celebration. Though the country’s laws are hostile to LGBT citizens, an embassy official said the U.S. intends to stand by LGBT Pakistanis “every step of the way.” Religious groups critical of homosexuality condemned the event, calling it “social terrorism.”
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, has hosted the country’s first LGBT Pride celebration. Though the country’s laws are hostile to LGBT citizens, an embassy official said the U.S. intends to stand by LGBT Pakistanis “every step of the way.” Religious groups critical of homosexuality condemned the event, calling it “social terrorism.”
Obama Appoints Lesbian vet to West Point Board
President Barack Obama this week announced his appointment of Brenda S. “Sue” Fulton to West Point’s Board of Visitors. Fulton, a 1980 West Point graduate, served in the Army for five years, reaching the rank of captain. She’s been active in associations for LGBT military personnel including OutServe and Knights Out, a group for LGBT West Point grads
President Barack Obama this week announced his appointment of Brenda S. “Sue” Fulton to West Point’s Board of Visitors. Fulton, a 1980 West Point graduate, served in the Army for five years, reaching the rank of captain. She’s been active in associations for LGBT military personnel including OutServe and Knights Out, a group for LGBT West Point grads
Incase you miss it.
GaYBOR & The Hampton Inn Donation of Police Bike on TV
From the MC Film Mail Bag….
North Pinellas Pride
Hey guys..Great to see you at SPP. Will you forward this to your friends. This will be our first awarness and fundraiser..We look forward to keeping you posted and working on North Pinellas Pride.
Hello to all of friends and partners of North Pinellas Pride:
Our team consisting of Gregory Brady , Lou Anne Karlin and Shey Gourley for Brady Karlin Events, Sadie Ruiz, Manager for Beso Del Sol, Mike Bell , ASAP, Joe Nash, Anti-Bullying Conference and Mae Roman, Co-Chair North Pinellas Pride would like to invite you to join us for our first event.
All of us at Brady Karlin Events and Beso Del Sol Resort in Dunedin are excited to start the fund, friend and awareness raising leading up to the official North Pinellas Pride Weekend. Being the host hotel is an honor for the second year is an honor for Beso Del Sol. We will not only have great deals on your weekend stay in the midst of all of the activities for the weekend, but events to raise money right now for North Pinellas Pride , ASAP of Hospice and the Anti Bullying Conference Dunedin.
Our first event is a limited seated “Advocacy Dinner” for the Anti Bullying Conference. Susan Latvala, Chair of the Pinellas County Commission who was instrumental in the writing and passage of the Human Right Ordinance will lead off our speakers for the evening. We will hear from Joe Nash, the 17 year old Dunedin High School Student about how the Anti Bullying Conference began and where it is today, Ron Barnette, Dunedin’s Vice Mayor will speak to the Proclamation issued last year by our Mayor, other notables, including our first openly LBGT candidate for Pinellas County Commission, have been invited to speak.. Get exited for our mystery speaker who will come to us from around the world, An international athlete personality, He’s on ice and waiting to share his experiences.The evening will be hosted by a former Miss Gay U S of A Miss Natasha Richards.
The delicious food will be provided by The Livingroom on Main. Cocktails by Marker 8 with special pricing on Absolut San Fransisco with our signature drink for Pride – the Absolut Advocate. Join us in our newly renovated event venue at Beso Del Sol for this worthwhile event.
Cost $75.00 per person ( includes dinner and wine for the table)
Buy a table of 6 for $500 and become a table sponsor with full recognition at the event.
You can pay by PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Check ( Payable to Brady Karlin events, LLC, save the 5% credit card fee by using cash, check or PayPal)
RSVP to Contact@BradyKarlinEvents.com by July 16th, Only 60 seats are available. We will contact you for your payment preference and info.
North Pinellas Pride was moved from the June pride month to allow the St.Pete Pride events in St. Petersburg and GayDays events in Orlando to take center stage. We are honored to take part in and partner with the events and organizations to further our message this year:
Get involve and stay involved as it is not enough to “Come Out” it is about “Being Out” and not being bullied, discriminated against and being able to enjoy Human Rights.
Click on this link to all of our activities and room information: http://www.besonorthpride.com/
Thank you to the city of Dunedin and the county of Pinellas for our protective legislation.
—
–Warmest regards,
Our team consisting of Gregory Brady , Lou Anne Karlin and Shey Gourley for Brady Karlin Events, Sadie Ruiz, Manager for Beso Del Sol, Mike Bell , ASAP, Joe Nash, Anti-Bullying Conference and Mae Roman, Co-Chair North Pinellas Pride would like to invite you to join us for our first event.
All of us at Brady Karlin Events and Beso Del Sol Resort in Dunedin are excited to start the fund, friend and awareness raising leading up to the official North Pinellas Pride Weekend. Being the host hotel is an honor for the second year is an honor for Beso Del Sol. We will not only have great deals on your weekend stay in the midst of all of the activities for the weekend, but events to raise money right now for North Pinellas Pride , ASAP of Hospice and the Anti Bullying Conference Dunedin.
Our first event is a limited seated “Advocacy Dinner” for the Anti Bullying Conference. Susan Latvala, Chair of the Pinellas County Commission who was instrumental in the writing and passage of the Human Right Ordinance will lead off our speakers for the evening. We will hear from Joe Nash, the 17 year old Dunedin High School Student about how the Anti Bullying Conference began and where it is today, Ron Barnette, Dunedin’s Vice Mayor will speak to the Proclamation issued last year by our Mayor, other notables, including our first openly LBGT candidate for Pinellas County Commission, have been invited to speak.. Get exited for our mystery speaker who will come to us from around the world, An international athlete personality, He’s on ice and waiting to share his experiences.The evening will be hosted by a former Miss Gay U S of A Miss Natasha Richards.
The delicious food will be provided by The Livingroom on Main. Cocktails by Marker 8 with special pricing on Absolut San Fransisco with our signature drink for Pride – the Absolut Advocate. Join us in our newly renovated event venue at Beso Del Sol for this worthwhile event.
Cost $75.00 per person ( includes dinner and wine for the table)
Buy a table of 6 for $500 and become a table sponsor with full recognition at the event.
You can pay by PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Check ( Payable to Brady Karlin events, LLC, save the 5% credit card fee by using cash, check or PayPal)
RSVP to Contact@BradyKarlinEvents.com by July 16th, Only 60 seats are available. We will contact you for your payment preference and info.
North Pinellas Pride was moved from the June pride month to allow the St.Pete Pride events in St. Petersburg and GayDays events in Orlando to take center stage. We are honored to take part in and partner with the events and organizations to further our message this year:
Get involve and stay involved as it is not enough to “Come Out” it is about “Being Out” and not being bullied, discriminated against and being able to enjoy Human Rights.
Click on this link to all of our activities and room information: http://www.besonorthpride.com/
Thank you to the city of Dunedin and the county of Pinellas for our protective legislation.
—
–Warmest regards,
Gregory Brady
Brady Karlin Events LLC
You will experience an unforgettable event!
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Gregory@BradyKarlinEvents.com
You will experience an unforgettable event!
LOX Extensions Educator
727.643.5231 c 727.734.8851 X102 o
Gregory@BradyKarlinEvents.com