Dishing with Mark & Carrie 1-12-11

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Meet the Next Mayor of Tampa
A very special “GaYBOR District Coalition” monthly meeting. 
Candidate Forum Moderated by Carrie West, President of GDC
Each candidate will be given up to  5 minutes to speak.
Following the meeting will be a meet & greet with all the candidates. 
Confirmed all six candidates.
Bob Buckhorn
Rose V. Ferlita
Dick Greco
Arthur Richarson, III
Thomas Scott
Ed Turanchik
 
Meeting location
The New Metro Wellness and Community Center
This will be a sneak pre view of the New Metro location.
A grand opening is planned for April.
1315  7th Ave, Suite 201 – Ybor City
Friday, January 14, 2011  4-6 PM
You are invited to

Carrie's Meet & Greet at G.BAR

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Last Saturday’s  Carrie West for Tampa City Council Reception at G. BAR was a big success. The GO WEST Campaign decorated signs, green & white balloons and GO WEST shirts were very visible on the bartenders. Hundreds of Tampa newcomers and regulars was greeted by Carrie. A great Thank You to D. Stephen Moss, Steve Donahue, Ernie Webb, Thomas Patrick, DJ Gregg Anderson and  all the staff members. It was so much fun that we are having another Meet & Greet this coming Saturday night. Come on out and Tampa’s next City Council Member for District 5, Carrie West! Financial Donations, volunteer signup’s sheets and yard signs are available.
Foot note! The Tampa election for Mayor and Tampa City Council is March 1st. Members of the Hills Democrat GLBT Caucus will there signing up new voters and voter registration updates. The new wood antique bar installed at G.Bar is fantastic and vintage looking! Come out and take a look.

Grand Opening of "The Queen & I Thai Restaurant"

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Tuesday was the Grand Opening of the new Queen & I Thai Restaurant on Central ave in St. Pete. The new owners Bryan Chant and Don Vanderboegh have been working on the new Thai themed restaurant for almost 1 year. The interior has a hand painted and gem adorned Budha wall by Frank. The line trying to get in was literally out the door with hundreds of special guests already inside. After an hour getaway to one of our favorite St. Pete Vietnamese restaurants, we returned.to barely get in to see the Special Thai Drag Show being performed. A sampling of sushi, Pad Thai, curry dishes, Laos style papaya salad and Thai deserts was on the nights festive buffet. Bunches of Roses were on every table and all around the room for Good Luck!
The new restaurant is located at 2410 Central in the Grand Central District. Open everyday.
Grand Opening of “The Queen & I Thai Restaurant”

New at YRS

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The guys at YRS have been very busy sprucing out the out side. You will not believe the things that they have changed on the inside!  See for your self at http://www.yborresortandspa.com/ 
Coming January 29th as a part of the Gaucho Weekend….
Ybor Resort and Spa proudly presents Billboard Charting Miami Resident DJ, Remixer, and Producer Scott Mann! Late Night Saturday, January 29th, 2011 starting at 3am at the Ybor Resort and Spa.
Scott Mann was nominated for “Best Up & Coming DJ” in 2009 for the Just Circuit.com Awards and was named one of the Hottest DJs in South Florida by 411- magazine in 2010. http://www.djscottmann.com/. Anyone under 21 gets in FREE!!!! Check out our main website for Room, and Locker pricing and tell your friends to “Meet me at the Spa and BYOB!” www.yborresortandspa.com.

LGBT News

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Cicilline Becomes 4th Openly Gay Member of Congress

Rhode Island’s David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE’-nee) has become the fourth openly gay member of Congress. Cicilline, the former mayor of Providence, was sworn in Wednesday afternoon, along with the other members of the 112th Congress. He was sworn in by the new House speaker, Republican Rep. John Boehner. Cicilline succeeds fellow Democrat Patrick Kennedy, who retired after eight terms. Cicilline has said before that voters aren’t concerned with his sexual orientation, and called it progress.

 Stop Already!!!!

 It is so sad about the tragedy and what has happened in Tucson, Az this past weekend. Members of the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church plan to protest outside the funeral of 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, one of six people killed Saturday in the shootings.
But some in area are planning a counter-action to protect the grieving family from the unwelcome picketers and their slurs. We know this group all to well. Let’s see….It seems to me the hungry vultures of this simple minded church are treading on innocent lambs for press and exposure. Step Back simpleton Freddy Phelps!!!

Rhode Island Lawmaker to Reintroduce Gay Marriage Bill

A lawmaker says he plans to reintroduce legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island. Cranston Democrat Arthur Handy tells The Providence Journal he has lined up 27 co-sponsors and was hoping for more, but would introduce the bill on Thursday. He hopes to spur an early hearing and vote. Efforts to legalize gay marriage in the state have stalled before. Republican former Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR’-ee) was opposed. New Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY’-fee), an independent, supports same-sex marriage, as does House Speaker Gordon Fox.

AG Says New Mexico Can Recognize Other Same-Sex Marriages

The marriage of gay couples from other states and countries where it is allowed can be legally recognized in New Mexico, the Attorney General’s Office said in a legal opinion issued Tuesday. “A comprehensive legal analysis by my office concludes that valid same-sex marriages in other states would likely be valid in New Mexico,” Attorney General Gary King said. The opinion was welcomed by at least one lesbian couple who were married five years ago in Canada. Jennifer Burns, an Albuquerque chiropractor, said in an interview that the opinion is a “public recognition of our private commitment.” But opinions by an attorney general are just that — opinions, which themselves do not have the force of law. The opinion itself notes, “we cannot predict how a New Mexico court would rule on this issue.”

Upcoming Events

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  *    Jan 15-17, MLK Weekend

    *    Jan 27, Concierge marketing Events Ybor City

    *    Jan 21, BattleFest: Alcalde Invasion Kick Off Party

    *    Jan 23, Alcalde Ybor Navel Invasion @ American Victory Ship

    *    Jan 22, Gasparilla Children’s parade

    *    Jan 28 – 30, Gancho Weekend

    *    Jan 29 Gasparilla Day Parade

    *    Feb 18-20, Gasparilla Softball Classic XVII

 

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 Concierge Marketing Event
Thursday, January 27, 2011


Ybor City Development Corporation’s District Marketing Committee is hosting their 2nd Annual Concierge Event with the Bay Area Concierge Association (BACA) on Thursday, January 27 from 5:30-8:30 pm.  The purpose of the event is to showcase Ybor City and all of the wonderful offerings we have for visitors.  The event will take place at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 East 7th Avenue with at welcome reception for the concierges. 
 
As part of the experience, we are providing “goody bags” for each concierge who attends the event.    This is an excellent opportunity to promote your business and solicit referrals from local concierges.  If you would like to take advantage of this free direct advertising opportunity, please drop-off  100 valuable offers (i.e coupons, gift certificates, give aways) to the YCDC Office by Friday, January 21st by 4:00 pm.  
 
If you would like further information or need assistance delivering your offers, please contact Brenda Thrower at (813) 274-7917 or email at brenda.thrower@tampagov.net.
 
Ybor City Saturday Market
January, 2011 – Happy New Year!

 COOKS WANTED!
FREE ENTRY & CASH PRIZES!
              
2010 Winners, left-Angelina Noble, right-Jenna LoCicero

Do you LOVE Flan? Join us again this year as we search for the TOP Flan in Tampa Bay! Enjoy the creamy dessert at the 8th Annual Flan Fest hosted by the Ybor City Saturday Market on Saturday, February 26th, 11am-4pm, in Centennial Park (corner of 8th Ave. & 19th St.). 
This event is held in conjunction with Fiesta Day.
Live Entertainment, Kids Activities,
 Shopping, Food & Flan!!
We proudly continue the tradition of Flan Fest,
where family, heritage and culture thrive!
  
For more information or to register as a contestant,
email:  ybormarket@yahoo.com
Thank you to our Flan Fest 2011 Sponsors!
                 
Flan-Fabulous Level (Title Sponsors): 
Jose Toledo P.A., Su Abogado Hispano
 Bright House Networks & Bay News 9 Espanol
Flan-Tastic Level: 
TECO Energy 
Ana G. Mendez University 
 
Flan Level:
BJ’s Wholesale Club
 
Media Sponsors: 
Centro Tampa & TheTampa Tribune
MAXIMA 92.5 FM
 
Special Thanks to the City of Tampa, BB&T
Hillsborough County Hispanic Affairs Office, 
Toni Wheat CPA, Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, Ybor City Development Corporation, Coda Sound

 


New Vendors Welcome!
Join the Ybor City Saturday Market Family.  We are accepting new vendors who create arts and crafts, gourmet foods, prepared foods and more!
If you are looking for a fun place to make friends, share your talents and earn extra income, email Lynn Schultz for an application:   ybormarket@yahoo.com

Basic fee schedule and information is available at our web site:  www.ybormarket.com

 

OUR MISSION:

The Ybor City Saturday Market will improve the accessibility of nutritious and affordable, regionally grown produce and ornamental plants, arts and crafts, pre-prepared foods, and locally produced products unique to Hillsborough County. 

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market will stimulate entrepreneurial activity among local residents and create a venue for local artists, craftsmen, and specialty product producers.    

Ybor City Saturday Market
P.O. Box 5294
Tampa, Florida 33569
813-241-2442

web site:  www.ybormarket.com
email:  ybormarket@yahoo.com

The Ybor City Saturday Market is open
EVERY Saturday,
Year-Round,
Rain or Shine,
9am-3pm.
Centennial Park
Historic Ybor City
 
Free Parking
Free Admission
Pets Welcome!

 

You’ll be sure to find

Great Produce at Great Prices,   

gourmet foods & sauces,

fresh baked breads, 

prepared foods, orchids,

herbs & plants, pet treats,

honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, 

jewelry, woodworking,

bath & body products, 

candles & so much more!!

 

 

 

Join Our Email List:

If you are interested in receiving coupons, updates and information on the Ybor City Saturday Market, please email me at ybormarket@yahoo.com to be placed on the email list.

 

Be sure to check us out on Facebook:

Group Page:  Ybor City Saturday Market

Local Business Page:  Ybor City Saturday Market

 

Event:  Flan Fest 2011

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Flan Fest 2011