For many years there have been some burning ears and edgy stories that we thought were not appropriate and  have not reported on them. After reading Infamous Todd’s last tell all book we have decided to tell a couple of these FICTIONAL (well, maybe) accounts.

    All stories told are FICTION, are not true and do not represent anybody. “Wink Wink” Let’s start with a fictional story about us. Everybody knows Tea Cup. Whenever anyone asks “What’s in the Tea Cup?” Tea Cups says “Ice Water Officer,” then laughs & says “someday an officer will ask that & I’ll be ready.” On a recent late after clubbing Friday night Mark & Carrie were walking to their car in the G.BAR parking lot. A Tampa Police officer on a big horse trotted  up to Tea Cup and said, “Excuse me guys can I ask you a question?” Tea Cup immediately said, “Ice Water  Officer!” The officer looked perplexed and said, “No I want to ask you guys a question.” Once again alerted bulging eyes Tea Cup said “Ice Water Officer!” The officer turned to Carrie and said, “Tell Mark to be quiet I really want to ask you a question.” Carrie said, ‘Mark, shut up! What’s the question.” The officer sitting on his big police horse said, ” My partner & me are getting married. Do you have double groom wedding cake toppers in your store?”  The answer was YES. Then we all had a good laugh….  You just can’t make this sh*t up!!!!

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This year GaYBOR Days 2012 has moved to Memorial Day Weekend and boy are there a lot of fun events to showcase the GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City. We welcome visiting GLBT visitors but everyone is welcome and to join in on the fun and activities.

    From Fine Dining, Great Entertainment, Historic Sights, #1 Rated Bars/ Clubs, Comfy Hotels,  and Fun Shopping Experiences. Special rates at Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor ( Special MC FILM Rate), Don Vicente Inn, Sheraton Riverwalk DT ( Special MC FILM RATE)  and Hilton Gardens Inn in Ybor City. Great GaYBOR Shopping at MC FILM & Agora.

    Thursday in GaYBOR;    Social Ybor           10 pm        College Night

                                        Liquid Tampa         10 pm       Hispanic Dance Night

                                        Bradley’s on 7th     Midnight    Amateur Strip Contest & Over the Top

    Friday  May 25              Hamburger Mary’s   8,10        Dreams of Illusion Touring Drag Show

                                        Liquid Tampa         10 pm       Dance & Show

                                        Honey Pot             10 pm       Special Guest Invited VJ /DJ

                                        Bradley’s on 7th      11:30,1am   Drag Show Revue

                                        G. Bar                    10 pm      Women’s Night

    Saturday                        All Venues Open

    Sunday                        Hamburger Mary’s    11 am      Sunday Gospel Brunch & Show

                                       Gaspar’s Groto         11 am       Famous Pirate Brunch & Concert

                                       Barbarella’s                5 pm      GaYBOR T-Dance

                                       Liquid Ultra                 6 pm     Judy B Goode Show

                                       Liquid Tampa              6 pm     T- Dance Sunday with Show

                                       RISE at Tabu              9 pm      Into the Night Dance Club

                                       Honey Pot                  9 pm      Annual White Party Event

                                       Collage                       6pm      Country T-Dance

    Monday                        Muvico               6:30 pm   GaYBOR Proclamations from Local Gov. Officials

                                                                                       * Tampa City Councilman Frank Reddick

                                                                        Singing Performance by Tampa’s Una Voce Rays

      TIGLFF/ GaYBOR Special  Feature Movie    “FRANCES – A Mother Divine…”

    Recently some well meaning GaYBOR/Ybor City business leaders have expressed strong concerns over men in swimwear.  The statement was made that “it doesn’t fit in with the Historic Family/Children Friendly Values of Ybor City”. REALLY… NO REALLY?!?!?!?! This statement is wrong & laughable on so many levels. First, Ybor City is not children friendly and has not been for a long time. During the cigar haven days the children were forced to work in the cigar factories at age 7 and younger. During prohibition,  they were workers in the legendary tunnels. In the 80’s & 90’s they roamed Ybor streets in vicious gangs.  Today, Ybor is more family friendly then the past decades. But children out on the street of Ybor after 9pm REALLY??? Shame on those so called parents.  Next there is definitely a double standard here. Why is it OK for women in string bikinies or worse thongs to stand outside in front of clubs on the sidewalks?  Many times these ladies walk up and down the streets doing promotions. We personaly have no problem with this. It adds to the color, the atmosphere & excitement of Ybor. Now for you to say it’s wrong for men to do it is just plain wrong. It is laughable for these businesses to be upset over this when at the same time they making big money from the Gay & Lesbian dollars that are renewing Ybors magic. GaYBOR District is Nationally Recognized as a ‘Top 15 USA GLBT Destinations by LOGO TV! ‘

    To the businesses who are not members of GaYBOR who say “You know I’m not homophobic.” and/or  “We would like to join but you understand why we can’t.”  We totally understand. The biggest anti gay homophobic people are actually Gay themselves living in the closet.  We are sure you understand why we choose not to spend our gay money in your businesses.   Have a Nice Day!  Viva La GaYBOR with over 70+ active members in Ybor City.  11 LGBT Clubs & LGBT nights in the new reborn Ybor City.  200+ GaYBOR members throughout Tampa Bay and South East USA applaud the new GLBT efforts in this National Historic Landmark District.