Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 9-1-10
Michael Wilson
Many of will remember Michael as the door man at Wrangler’s Bar in Ybor City. It is here that he got the nick name “Sheriff Mike.” When ever a call goes out for volunteers for the GaYBOR District Coalition, Mike and his posy are the first to raise their hands! We can only wish there were more good people like this in our community! Beside working a full time day job Mike is also the host at Hamburger Mary’s. The next time you’re at Mary’s take a minute or two & get to know Mike better. You will be glad you did!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 8-25-10
Leif A. Thomas
We all think Leif looks like Harry Conic Jr., only better!!! A graduate of USF Leif enjoys Metrocon. Leif’s lover is Michael Dixon and all we can say is that’s high maintenance! (and worth it!!!) With a killer smile & great personality Leif is one nice guy!
They next time you see this Drag husband walk up & say hi.
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 8-18-10
Jesus Olivares
When not going to school & working out, Jesus can be found in GaYBOR working with CJ as a bottle host at Steam Fridays, the Social/Eagle & G.BAR. His smile is conteagious and his heart is as big as the world! (((HUGS)) to you Jesus!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 8-11-10
Angel Moss Ybor
When we first met Angel, he was just a baby! Now has grown into a BIG BOY! His BFF is Stephen. When not walking or at clubs in and around Ybor City & talking with people, Angel is taking long walks on the beach. His new favorite beach is Gulfport where he is supervising the opening of Dive Bar & Grille.
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 8-4-10
Mark & Carrie’s Nephew of the week
Douglas Miller
Douglas made his way to GaYBOR from Michigan via a cruse ship job. When not having a good time at Hamburger Mary’s he enjoys Dancing, Cute Guys, Partying, Movies & Working Out! Join us in welcoming Douglas to GaYBOR!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 7-28-10
Justin Heinrich
A graduate of the University of Miami, Justin is now living in Tampa. His genuine sincere smile is contagious! When not modeling you can find Justin having fun at Hamburger Mary’s in Ybor. Check out Justin portfolio at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=10602024&ref=ts Viva La GaYBOR!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 7-21-10
Alex Bame
One of the Hottest new VJ/DJ to hit the scenes in GaYBOR is Alex! You can catch him spinning at G.Bar & the Ybor Social. With his killer simile he will have you melting on the dance floor!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 7-14-10
Ashley M. Scott
The very talented Ashley Scott have been performing around Tampa the past couple of years. Delighting the audiences with his voice. When not on stage he can be found working at Baxters or relaxing with his lover. Besides performing & witting music Ashley enjoys swimming & helping out the GLBT Community. His life motto is: “All way stay true to yourself & if you believe in what your doing, things will happen for you! AshleyM.Scott@yahoo.com
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 7-7-10
Arthur Burnett
One of the nicest guys you will ever meet in GaYBOR is Arthur. He has worked years at many clubs & restaurants throughout Tampa. He works in the kitchen cooking up great specialties at Streetcar Charlies! On any given Friday night you will find Arthur front & center stage waving dollars at the performers. He is our favorite dogwalker and best friend to our dog, Miss Amber Jillie! The next time you see Arthur, introduce yourself & get to know this very special guy.
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”6-29-10
Scott Spar
OK….. Scott is more like a crazy sister but he sure acts like a wild kid! He is a true Peter Pan…. Never grow up, Never Grow Old!!!! Scott goes to almost as many events as we do! A true community supporter who gives & gives to the Tampa Bay Community. Become his friend on face book today!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”6-23-10
Robert Gaston
When not out running tri atholones Robert can be found at The Honey Pot. The main bar on a Friday Night is Robert stage. With a killer smile and fast with the drinks Robert makes everybody feel right at home! He might be “HOT Eye Candy” but attention all ladies…. Robert is 100% straight. Just go easy on him please!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”6-16-10
Morgan Donahue
A very talented Bassist/Singer/Guitarist & Composer, Morgan will keep you entertained while on stage across Tampa Bay. When Morgan is on performing on stage he is performing behind the bar at Streetcar Charlie’s ! From the home town of Harrodsbury, Kentucky, Morgan will charm you with his southern smile!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”6-9-10
Miss Alisa Summers
When Alisa is not performing on stage at The Honey Pot, Social, G.Bar….. She is out represent our community proudly at Drag Pageants. Adding to her already impressive list of crowns, at such a young age, is this years Miss Gay Days 2010!!! All of GaYBOR is very PROUD of Alisa!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”6-2-10
Toby Rox (Brees)
Have you ever wondered who ties up those Cruise Ships & tanks in Tampa Bay? That would be our nephew of the week Toby!!! When not out being butch tying up ship you will find Toby at his other job. Show Director at The Honey Pot!!!! Keeping all the ladies in line while entertaining us all! Check out this recent producting with Today as a “The Beast!” http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=127744720584831
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”5-26-10
Cory Zwierzynski
Cory is a student at The University of Tampa. New to the bay area from Pennsylvania & he is loving his new home. When not working at Streetcar Charlie’s, hitting the books & out with friends, he can be caught “Texting the person next to him stuff you just cant say out loud!”
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”5-19-10
Josh Przybysc
When not studying at USF, playing sports, out partying or modeling for Hollister. Josh can be found working hard at Streetcar Charlie’s in GaYBOR! Stop by today and say Hi to Josh!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”5-12-10
Andrew Dowler
Andrew is a huge Sci-Fi fan and can be caught watching “Star Trek II Wrath of Khan” on his days off with his BF Ryan. When not working out & watching Sci-Fi Andrew is out performing as a male model & dancer.
It’s hard to believe that Andrew is very shy but when he is on stage that’s all behind him. So where can you catch Andrew performing? His very favorite place is Chelsea’s. We will see you all there!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”5-5-10
Paul Raymond
Creative, Artistic, Adventurous, are just a few words to describe Paul. When Paul is not doing his daytime job, bartending at Streetcar Charlie’s. He will be found creating new works of art!!! This model, actor is also a fashion designer to the stars! When once asked if he was on the guest list? Paul answered “I am the guest list!” HOW TRUE!!! Check out some of Paul’s creations on his facebook site today.
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”4-28-10
Ernie Webb
To all those straight women out there who complain that all our nephews are Gay ( Like that’s a bad thing??) Meet Ernie one of our straight nephews! Not only does he run tri-athelons, rides a killer motorcycle, manages the top club in GaYBOR (The Horny Pot ooops, The Honey Pot) but has a KILLER SMILE!!!! If we were stranded on a desert island and had the choice of two things….. The first would be my lover & the second would be Ernie for good friendship! The next time in GaYBOR be sure to say hello to Ernie.
Just One More Photo of Ernie…….
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”4-21-10
Paul Keene
Meet Paul one of the GaYBOR Shining Stars! Always ready to volunteer with his bright smile! Paul has done many crazy things in GaYBOR, one thing we all agree on is the Drag is not his speciality!!! You will find Paul behind the bar at Steam Fridays and around GaYBOR. Viva La GaYBOR!!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”4-17-10
”CJ Raimondi”
A native New Yorker, who made his way to GaYBOR via New Orleans is “CJ”. The first time we met he immediately won our hearts with his smile & genuine warm personality. You will find CJ at The Honey Pot, G.Bar & The Ybor Social where he is the Bottle-person. Look him up on Facebook today!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”4-7-10
Ryan ” RY” Patrick Menke
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=57200772&ref=search&sid=1786607068.1541503237..1
How can we keep this nephew a secret. He is a bartender at Streetcar Charlie’s and talks all the time. But during his pouring you an adult beverage, Ryan ” RY” Patrick Menke will clue you in on the happenings in GaYBOR! He loves wearing his 3 day old beard and his life motto is ” Never be insecure in life. Do what pleases you with no regrets.” Though he has a new beau, our 24 year old Aries neph wants to back pack Europe and loves to read any James Patterson suspense novels before starting his career (after finishing his schooling) to become a RN nurse. A little bit about our new neph;
- He loves Italian and Southern cooking especially pork !!! (whew).
- Born and raised in Tampa, went to Jesuit and Chamberlain H.S.
- Loves making people happy and working at Streetcar Charlie’s, bartending for 1 1/2 years. His fav drink is anything with “JACK”.
- Loves punk and alternative music especially group “Dashboard Confesssional” but best song is from Rhianna, “Rude Boy.”
- For movies his best is the Cathy Bates 1995 movie, ” Delores Claiborne.” Oh remember this classic line from the movie…” If you say you’re sorry one more time, I’ll K I C K your butt up so high you’ll look like a hunchback.”
- And blue is his fab color, just see him on Facebook
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”3-31-10
Brad Cullipher
We first meet Brad when he was dancing at Keith’s Lounge in Tampa, during the Judy B. Goode Show. Since that time he has now moved to Tampa and is now currently working fill time at Hamburger Mary’s as a bartender while going to school. For us we will always know him as the STAR in the film “Why I Love GaYBOR!” See if you don’t agree with us! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwF_FjqJYpg
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week”3-24-10
Jorge Alvarado
We first meet Jorge at Wired Coffee in 1992. Glad to report that Jorge is still wired for fun!!! Where does all his positive energy come from? Director of special events at OMG Magazine & also works at The Sweat Shop! He love to travel & party! This HOT Aquarian from P.R. can be cough posing for the camera at Streetcar Charlie’s!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week”3-17-10
Chase Brown
Always with a smile Chase Brown is apart of the fabric that makes up Ybor City. Chase works at Teatro’s on Seventh and can be found parting at hamburger Mary’s. His hobbies are football, working out, music, singing & dancing. Favorite holiday is Halloween and car is Ford GT. The next time you see our nephew of the week out introduce yourself and meet this very special guy!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week”3-10-10
Mike Hammonds & Danny Leonard
Our Tampa Bay community are very lucky to have Mike & Danny here. Community leaders, this couple leads by example! The first to always volunteer for a good cause and organize their posse too. When not working full time, the guys can be found all over GaYBOR being great role models. The next time you see Mike & Danny out tell them their Uncles say “Hi.”
Join Mike & Danny’ s new
Fan Page ”Team ROCK STARS Ybor City”
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week”3-3-10
James A. Bailey & Eric M. Carrasquillo
Hard working & total fun are just two of the ways to describe James & Eric. Full time daytime jobs then working together at Hamburger Mary’s and lovers at night!!! When we first met Eric he was just starting to bartend at “Lounge 714″. James became quite famous for the photo we took of him working out with champagne buckets on a roof top!
Stop By Hamburger Mary’s & tell the guys you saw them in Dishing!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week” 2-24-10
Mathieu Stanoch
Crazy, Eccentric, Artistic, On a Mission are just a few words to describe Mathieu. When we first met Mathieu at the poolside at the SunCoast showing off his personality to everybody!!!! Now days he is very busy as the set director of the Florida Entertainment Group. (Steam Fridays, G.BAR, The Eagle & Ybor Social).
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week” 2-17-10
Steven Law
One day at Hamburger Mary’s Steven told us that we should start a “Nephew of the Week” in our column. We thought that was a great idea. We tried for several weeks to capture Steven’s personality in a photo. Then when we were on the GaYBOR Float in the “Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade”, our other nephew Mike H. took this photo. Steven looks a little naughty when in actuality he’s a sweetie!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week” 2-10-10
Walter Giovanni Pinillos
One of the very nicest astute guys you will ever meet in Ybor City! Walter is also our banker in Ybor. We met Walter at the Suncoast Resort when he moved here from NYC 6 years ago. You can just imagine the surprise when Walter sent us this photo in Facebook! We asked him “Where did all this come from?” Walter said with a smile, “It comes from dating a gym bunnie!”
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week” 2-3-10
Carlos A Lopez
Not only is Carlos the MC/ founder of the GaYBOR Karaoke Idols & an active member of the Suncoast Softball League but is a Founding member of GaYBOR District Coalition. Carlos is also a 911 Survivor. He lived in lower Manhattan on 911 and survived by ducking under a truck. GaYBOR is very lucky to have him!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephews of the Week” 1-27-10
Sony & Stephen
This week we are featuring two nephews. Why? Because you can’t say one name with out the other!!! Sonny & Stephen! When soul mates find each other at a young age it is truly beautiful. The commitment they have shown each other over the past 12 years, is also shared by our community. This respect has earned Sonny the #1 car salesmen of the year for the past 4 years at Tyrone Mazda.! Thank You guys for making Tampa Bay a better place to work, live, play and drive in!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 1-20-10
Matt Lawrence
Many years ago when we had MC Film on Kennedy Blvd in Tampa, one night Matt made his way into our store via the Back Stage Door Entrance for movie night. We were screening a possible film for TIGLFF. After the film Matt told us he thought he might be Gay BUT…. not as Gay as Mark!!!! While working as a bartender on both sides of the bay, Matt has gone on to Graduate College!!! Today in his free time you will find Matt behind the bar at Steam Friday’s, G.BAR & The Social. Matt is still not as Gay as Mark!!!!
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Mark & Carrie’s Feature “Nephew of the Week” 1-13-10
Keith “KC” Frey
10 years ago Keith started to work at MC Film as our “Popcorn Boy” 10+ years later he is still at MC Film and now is the manager!
Stop by any Wednesday and tell Keith hi.
