Caught @ Liquid lounge
Caught @ Steam Fridays
Caught @ G.BAR
Matt Lawrence on Facebook
This week on Facebook, Matt Lawrence asked an interesting question to the gay community.
“Why are LTR gay relationships scarce in Tampa Bay?” A question that had many people thinking, commenting and answering there inner selves. And most of all a question that needs to be answered by the GLBT community. The comments were most interesting. A Great question Matt!!!!
???? I can only think of two couples that have been together, any substantial amount of time, in this community of thousands in Tampa Bay. Why aren’t there more? I don’t get it. And isn’t that what most people want, is to have someone, not be alone etc…. Im not questioning people being single, I am questioning why LTR’s are extremely scarce in gay tampa?
Sawmill Campground – First Gay Co-Op in America
Below is from Al Ferguson
“BREAKING NEWS: Sawmill Campground Becomes America’s FIRST Gay Community! It’s official, Thursday, April 28 the document signing takes place where the 50,000 members and residents become the owners of the 120 acre Sawmill Resort. This will make Sawmill the FIRST Gay Co Op in America. Shareholders have purchased Sawmill from a straight business owner for $4.2 million. Sawmill owns two full liquor bars, food outlets, 106 permanent home sites, more than 270 accommodation offerings including Cabins, RV sites and electric and primative tenting.
Sawmill is now and will become one of Florida’s largest Gay Charity supporters as NOT FOR PROFIT. Sawmill also has a full SAWMILL CHARITIES 501c3 and combined in total efforts raises more than $100,000 a year for Charity!
AMERICA’S first gay community is a reality…no one profits…everyone wins! It is a historic and monumental step forward for the entire gay community.”
Happy Birthday Carrie
A Huge Thank you to the 100’s of Birthday cards & well wishes on facebook!
Mark & Carrie's Nephew of the Week
Benjamin Quinn
Ben can be found all over GaYBOR where he is the life of all parties. On Thursdays his favorite place to hang out at is The Liquid Lounge with Tea Cup!!! Gotta love that! Become his facebook Friend today.
Rule 64D-4 Workshop
These rules affect all medicaid and Ryan White Clients.
There will be busses leaving from Tampa & St. Petersburg.
Facebook Tip of the Week
The New Group you will be hearing a lot about in the future!
Balance Tampa Bay
GO EAT TAMPA BAY
Returning to the area after a five year hiatus is GO EAT TAMPA BAY put on by Francis House serving the AIDS & HIV Community in Tampa Bay. The annual take off of Tampa Aids Network’s (TAN), ‘Dine Out for Life’s successful program of having a dinner party with paying guests at your home and then go out for desert sponsored by corporate groups. Joy Winheim, Francis House executive director, is taking over the famed charity dining experience with Francis House being the recipient. Money raised are for those clients needing and sharing AIDS/ HIV information, counselling or treatment. Francis House recently bought the property next to their headquarters. The new annex to be built will be expanding Francis House and will be named in memory of Carlos Alvarez, a longtime AIDS/ HIV case manager in Tampa.
Returning to the area after a five year hiatus is GO EAT TAMPA BAY put on by Francis House serving the AIDS & HIV Community in Tampa Bay. The annual take off of Tampa Aids Network’s (TAN), ‘Dine Out for Life’s successful program of having a dinner party with paying guests at your home and then go out for desert sponsored by corporate groups. Joy Winheim, Francis House executive director, is taking over the famed charity dining experience with Francis House being the recipient. Money raised are for those clients needing and sharing AIDS/ HIV information, counselling or treatment. Francis House recently bought the property next to their headquarters. The new annex to be built will be expanding Francis House and will be named in memory of Carlos Alvarez, a longtime AIDS/ HIV case manager in Tampa.
GO EAT TAMPA BAY is looking for hosts for the June 4th dinner party charity benefit. Contact director of client services, Vicky Fortugno-Oliver, at Vicky@FrancisHouse.org .
People are Talking
It is very easy to see how GaYBOR has become THE LGBT HOT SPOT in SE USA!!! The line at G.Bar & Honey Pot were long & packed with HOT guys. The ladies at PLAY Ybor packed the inside & patio too. There was drag, drag & more drag all over GaYBOR including Hamburger Mary’s, The Honey Pot, G.BAR & Bradley’s on 7th. I was standing next to a couple visiting the weekend from Ft. Lauderdale who said, “We have drag in Ft. Lauderdale, but nothing compared to this quality.” WOW what a compliment! There are now 9 LBGT Bars & 4 hotels in GaYBOR. Then add in the 16 other clubs & restaurants who are all members of GaYBOR and you have a Great Time. Opening soon in GaYBOR are 2 new restaurants. Both will be in the heart of GaYBOR on 15th Street across the street from MC Film. The rumors are flying about a new a Gay Bar, a leather shop, new gym and guest House coming soon too. A new gay bar is said to be opening on Kennedy Blvd. Oh the changes!
LGBT News
Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of NY Gay Bar Owner
Police in Elmira, N.Y. have arrested Louis Duffy, 20, in the murder of Clinton “Billy” Lewis, the owner of Club Chill, a local gay bar just blocks from his home. Police responded to a report of a shots fired and located Lewis inside his residence, the apparent victim of a gunshot wound. Lewis, 53, was transported to Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and pronounced dead a short time later.
5 Men Charged in Beating of North Carolina Gay Teen
The York County Sheriff’s Office has made five arrests in a case involving a gay teen who was brutally beaten nearly three weeks ago in Rock Hill. Joshua Esskew was assaulted on Saturday, April 9, at the Spot Convenience Store located at 990 South Cherry Road. According to the sheriff’s office, there was a verbal altercation between Esskew and Bobby Wilson who was standing in front of the convenience store. Wilson allegedly struck Esskew in the back of the head with a bottle. The sheriff’s office says when Esskew attempted to confront the assailant, four other males ran to the scene and also attacked Esskew.
Obituary
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In Memoriam: Rob Elkins
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As you may know, Board member and long-time King of Peace MCC member, Rob Elkins, died on May 1. He was 58.
Recently, in addition to being a member of the Board of Directors, Rob was an integral part of several ministry teams, including strategic planning, assimilation, and the kitchen. He is survived by his partners, Richard Waugh and Charles Champion, to whom we extend our sincerest sympathies. There will be a memorial service at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 14. |
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email: peggy@kingofpeacemcc.com
phone: 727-323-5857
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