Could it be that an important part of Ybor history is peaking out of the ground at us? The tunnels of Ybor are a big part of the past. It is said that the tunnels ran from the Port of Tampa to Ybor City. Then the main tunnel ran east & west. It is said to have been build with curved arch brick roof & was complete with electricity & a rail system. These tunnels were used during prohibition to transport liquor and other things. There were many off shots from the main tunnel. One of these tunnels ran from the Blue Ribbon Store to Las Novedades, later  became El Goya – Tracks – Pleasure Dome today is – Czar. In the 1970’s El Goya caught on fire & it is said that the tunnel entrance was blocked. On August 11, 2000 the Blue Ribbon burned to the ground. Today there is a parking lot where the Blue Ribbon was. New landscaping was recently added around the parking lot. After the heavy rains, suddenly a peak into Ybor past has now opened! It’s aprox 4 ft wide, with bricks stacked on bricks & runs under the sidewalk. Is this a tunnel of Ybor City????  There are suppose to be several TV News stories coming out this week.

 

Below is a May 2011 news report on the Tunnels of Ybor!!

 FOX TX Tunnels

“Essential protocol for use in the event of a Zombie attack.” by Bonnie D Smith  This educational information was brought to us by the National Zombie Awareness Committee aka NZAC. We wish to personal Thank the NZAC for the important & helpful information they shared with us. In the words of NZAC….”YOUR SURVIVAL PLAN FOR THE ZOMBOCOLYPSE IS A SURVIVAL PLAN FOR ALL HUMANITY.”

It’s easy to see what so many people call G.BAR the Best Gay Bar in Central Florida!!! Every week G.BAR is evolving into a new & different club, full of surprises. Last week there was a new incredible WOW Chandelier.  This week there is a new VIP area complete with up light dance pillars!  Do these guys every rest? One thing is for sure you will always have a Great time at G.BAR!!!!

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!!     

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!

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!!!!