Did you know that the 1940’s classic film, “Reefer Madness” was based on a murder story from right here in Ybor City? Other known celebrity residents, are buried there. A long standing heritage of  new immigrants starting over in America and a peaceful place to rest our ancestral souls.  This is just one of the many interesting things you will learn as narrator Sammy Campisi takes us on a tour of The Historical Italian Club Cemetery in Ybor City. Another MC FILM produced documentary.

 

Part One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqwlxJNtZoE

Part Two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhLqa85L7qE

Part Three http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2YUzMBFZ1Q

 

Bonnie & Tom at the Crowbar did it again!  One of the best band playing parties that we have been to in a long time… The PBR Hurricane Blowout Party. For those of you whom do not know, PBR stands for Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer! As you enter The Crowbar everybody was given a free PBR and choice of t-shirt, hat, suspenders & key chains. There were many contests including the building contest. What could you build with empty cans & match boxes? There was even a Hurricane set complete with a  back screen. When you posed for your photo in front of the backdrop they turned on a leaf blower on you!!!  What good clean PBR fun!!!!

For info on the next big event at Crowbar, become a friend at http://www.myspace.com/crowbarlive

 

Mark Your Calendars NOW!!! 

 

Monday, Oct 5 The 2nd Annual Miss GaYBOR Pageant @ The Honey Pot starts at 8pm. Come to GaYBOR District early for dinner and check out Monday Madness at Streetcar Charlie’s with the Judy B Goode & Paul Thomas Show.

 

Thursday, Oct 8- 18th is the start of the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. This is the 6th Largest Gay Film Festival in America! Hundreds of top GLBT movies premiering with actors, directors and open forums for 10 days. And all those spectacular party events!. Most movies are at the historical Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa and also Baywalk in St. Petersburg. This is the Big Gay Event for Tampa Bay. Tickets for Crown Passes, Movies and the Great Parties are online.  www.tiglff.com

 

Friday, Oct 9 It’s the GaYBOR District Coalition monthly meeting. This month hosted by owners, L’Olivier & Mike at’ L’Olivier’s Bistro and Cabaret, starting at 4 PM.  At 7 pm the buses for the Equality March On Washington, DC roll into GaYBOR. Join us for the send off! (leaving from MC Film)

 

Sunday, Oct. 11  National Coming Out Day

 

For more calendar of event please click on our “Calendar Star” above.

 

 

Pawfect Best
Friend..got one?

Do you have a PAWfect family member…if you do, enter a pic to be posted, viewed and voted on by the patrons of this establishment.
One picture with the most votes will be entered into a final  vote for the Grand Prize with donations from:
~Ybor Eagle~Reservior Bar~MC Film Fest~
~Mema’s Alaskan Tacos~Fox Massage Service’s~
~Anna Decaria, Cert. Personal Trainer & Healthy Paws~

To enter please do the following:
One individual entry per pic-$5.00 per entry
Deadline for entry is Oct 18th
Please submit a standard size or smaller picture
Place pic with your contact info (name/phone number) and fee in a sealed envelope and give to the shopkeeper/attendant
Cash or check (preferred) made payable to “Friends of Strays”

Pictures will be posted during the week of
Oct 22nd through Nov 5th
Come vote during this week-tell your friends too
Picture with most votes at each establishment will be entered into the FINAL DRAWING during the week of
Nov 8th through Nov14th~winner notified Nov 15th

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
FRIENDS of STRAYS
a no-kill facility   http://www.friendsofstrays.com/

sponsored by:
southeast leatherboy 2009
for more info contact:  selthrboy2009@yahoo.com

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Announcing a new Meetup for The Tampa Bay Gay Couples Society!

What: Biking & Lunch… Up the P Trail

When: November 7, 2009 10:00 AM

Where:
Pinellas Trail
Main Street
Dunedin, FL 34698

We Shall Start out just off Main Street in Dunedin where the trail crosses and head north on the pinellas trail. Will shall set off on our bikes at around 10ish, but lets plan on meeting at the trail where it crosses Main street in Dunedin……We can all do lunch and drinks afterwards in Dunedin… And maybe some icecream… This will be a Lazy ride, no hardcore biking with Lance Armstrong and what not, this is a nice social ride so please do not be afraid to ride with us.. It is for all levels…

Learn more here:
http://gaycouples.meetup.com/24/calendar/11493560/

 

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Seasons change, and so does your favorite neighborhood bar! City Side Lounge shut it’s doors and for the past week, and while construction crews worked hard at the bar, we all went out and tried something different.
Well it’s time to come back home to where good friends meet, and we’ll be ready sooner than expected to bring you all the changes you asked for! THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 2, we’re re-opening for business, followed next Friday by a Grand Re-Opening Party October 9th!
There will be free champagne and lots of changes to behold: Of course we kept the things you love about City Side Lounge like the patios, the legendary house DJ David Jay, and we know you’ll run into all your good friends there
City Side Lounge is entering our 20th year in business, and the owners have always been proud to serve the GLBT and gay friendly community in Tampa Bay with a higher caliber of service.  Our staff is excited to be back together soon, and we can’t wait to see you there too.
Please be sure to stay tuned, and forward this email to anyone you can. You went out all week and sampled the rest… Now come back home where you know it’s the best!

 

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Clinton Changes Mind on Gay Marriage

 

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Owner of Ft. Lauderdale Gay Resort Jailed for Tax Evasion Deriggi is also the landlord of several gay-owned businesses along Wilton Drive

By PHIL LAPADULA South Florida Blade, writer AUG. 26, 2006

Anthony Deriggi, the owner and sole proprietor of the Schubert Resort, a 31-suite gay hotel in Fort Lauderdale, has begun serving a one-year federal prison sentence for tax evasion, according to court documents obtained from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. Deriggi also owns the properties that house several gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses in Wilton Manors. Deriggi, 71, pled guilty Feb. 17 to one count of “structuring financial transactions” to evade IRS reporting requirements, according to court documents. He was sentenced to one year in prison and fined $20,000. He began serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Miami July 11. The prison’s website lists his projected release date as May 24, 2007. Deriggi owns several properties on Wilton Drive in the heart of the gay area of Wilton Manors, including the buildings that house Galanga restaurant, To the Moon, Ruff Riders, Sidelines bar and Dalilah Rose Salon. Deriggi does not own those businesses; he rents them retail space.

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Good Morning Sunshines~
        I know this may be a weird question but I wanted to see if there is anyone in the Gaybor community that is affiliated with a baby store . We have had Valerie Post’s family staying with us for the past 5 weeks. Valerie is the young girl who got the swine flu and they had to take her baby 10 weeks early. Valerie has been in a coma and ICU since and her condition is deteriorating. Her mother is taking care of the infant as well as Valerie’s 16 month old daughter. As you can imagine they are buried in medical and travel expenses and I am trying to help out just a little by collecting much needed supplies for the infant, Norah.
 
 If you have any ideas of anyone that may be interested in helping out please let me know.

Brenda Holloway

Director of Sales
Hampton Inn and Suites Ybor City/Downtown
1301 East 7th Ave.
Tampa,Fl 33605813-769-6886- Direct Line
813-247-6700 Hotel
813-247-6100 Fax

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From: JeronicaB@metrocharities.org
 Your feedback - VOICE your opinion

The Metro Center is for you the “Community” and your input is important and valued. We want to know what you want from your LGBT center.

1.      What programs would you like to volunteer your time to? 

2.      What groups would you like to see meeting?

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All feedback is important and can be sent to glbt@ metrocharities.org. We appreciate any and all feedback. Your voice is important to us!

Thank you in advance

Jeronica Byrd, MS
GLBT Coordinator

jeronicab@metrocharities.org
813 232 3808 ext 203 …813 234 3075

A program of Metropolitan Charities, the Metro Centers proudly provide activities and events for all! Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight, all ages, races and gender identities are welcome to participate in any and all events and activities. Everyone is welcome to participate in all events regardless of ability to donate!

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St. Petersburg HIV Support Groups

Please remember our support group in St Pete for POSITIVES

The first and third Thursdays are gay and

The second and fourth are straight.

1pm - 2:30p

3050 1st Ave So

St Pete

You can give my number 727-278-4605

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !

Cathy Lammers

HealthStat Rx

<bellacathyjo@aol.com>

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Tampa HIV Support Group

Here is a monthly calendar of classes for Healthy Relationships. Our classes are will be held at THAP Prevention Office- 712 W. ROSS Avenue from 930am-100pm.

Refreshments, lunch and door prizes are provided for all participants.

 

Healthy Relationships is a small group level intervention for men and women living with HIV.  Please contact a Healthy Relationships Staff Member at THAP- 226-2141 to reserve your spot.

 

October 5-7, 2009 Group for Heterosexual Men

 

October 19-21, 2009 Group for Gay Men

 

October 26-28, 2009 Group for Women
 G. Pierre, Jr.

HR Program Coordinator

Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan

www.myspace.com/thap_healthyrelationships

813-226-2141-Ross Prevention

 

Joe Dobson
Volunteer Coordinator
AIDS Partnership, Inc
727-541-6638 office
727-687-4211 cell
AIDSPartnershipincvolco@gmail.com
www.AIDSPartnershipin