Thanks Tampa
Can you believe it has been 1 year since talking to Tampa City Council about the benefits of having a citywide Domestic Partner Registry. It was a great group effort and we thank Tampa Councilwoman Yolie Capin for her introduction to the other Tampa City Council members. It is one of the best drafted laws for all the residents of the city. Today’s society has changed and so are the laws for our communities. Without same-sex marriage rights allowed yet in Florida, DPR offers rights, fairness and equality to all couples lives. Young or old, Straight or Gay, all race and genders this is the fairness act for unmarried couples living together with protections and rights under the city law.
We have been told that the City of Tampa officials are moving forward in plans to recognize other registered DPR couples from other city and counties in Florida.
If you live in Hillsborough County you still can go to the Tampa City Clerk’s office to register since a lot of the counties hospital, schools and funeral homes are within the city limits. You still have rights! It is a great service which Pinellas County and Orange County Commissioners in passing countywide domestic partnership registries. We hear that a couple of Hillsborough County Commissioners are requesting further information about the county DPR for reconsideration since voting it down last week 4-3.
This next week, Valentine’s Day, will be very busy for the Tampa City Clerk’s office we were told in registering DPR couples. Tampa Clerk’s office is located in the old City Hall building in downtown Tampa. Calls for Valentine’s Day appointments are being accepted. A great positive day for long lasting romantic servitude to your partner.
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The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade
This Saturday “All roads lead to GaYBOR/Ybor City” It’s the Best Parade of the Year!!! Be sure to cheer for the The GaYBOR Float as she passes by in the parade. Then after the parade ALL the GaYBOR Members are planning on HUGE Parties for you !! RRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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GaYBOR Date Night for Under $40
Tuesday Nights are the perfect night for a midweek date night! Planning on arriving early since it is a school/work night. Two hours of FREE parking on the street. 1st stop should always be MC Film on the corner of 8th Ave & 15th Street. Here you will find out all the specials and pick up a FREE GaYBOR map for all the best stops. There is an incredible early bird special at Carne’s. Prime rib dinner with choice of two sides for $9.99 and $2.00 martines!! Dinner drink & tip for two $30.00. After dinner head over to the FREE “Twilight Market”. Local Organic every Tuesday. www.creativityincommerce.com $10 left over… Stop by Hamburger Mary’s, Bradley’s on 7th or the Ybor City Wine bar for a good night cocktail. Dinner, drinks 7 home early for all under $40!!! Viva La GaYBOR!
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2nd Annual Cuban Club Bocce Ball Tourney
A little known game across the country but very popular here in historic Ybor City. This time the tourney winnings will go to help in the renovation of the Cuban Club. This classic Italian outdoors ball game can be played by 2 individuals or teams of 3 or 4 per side. The “Jack” or “Pallino” is a small ball in which team throws first down the court about halfway then try to get the bigger Bocce Balls as close to the Jack as possible. The teams take turns in trying to get close to the Jack Ball for points. Teams each have 4 balls to throw. Closest ball wins 3 points, 2nd closest wins 2 points and the 3rd ball closest gets 1 point. The total win is to reach 36 or closest to 36 points. Young or old players it is a growing sport internationally.
The Cuban Club had a number of corp. teams attempting to win bragging rights and help the charity benefit. La Gaceta Newspaper editor, Patrick Manteiga was one of the Bocce judges.
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Valentines Jewelry & New Colognes at MC FILM
New Sterling Silver Rainbow semi precious rings have arrived at MC FILM for both men & women. New designs in stainless steel rainbow rings and necklaces also are arriving. New Top GaYBOR Model Underwear including UNICO, Pistol Pete & More. NEW NEW LEATHER for Naughty & Nice MEN!!! New colognes include Vintage, 818 and very popular 747 Club. Don’t forget your Valentine!!!
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Gaauuleee Marine Actor Jim Nabors Weds
TV’s Marine wacky private, star comedic actor with the very southern accent Jim Nabors married his longtime 38 year companion, Stan Cadwallader. Starring first on the 1960’s sitcom, “Andy Griffith Show” as the then on his own sitcom, “Gomer Pyle MC”. The private couple live in Hawaii and flew to Seattle to legally get married. Washington State residents voted to legalize same-sex marriages last November and became legal in December.
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Florida State Fair
Take me out to the fair. The 109th Florida State Fair starts this Thursday and runs thru Feb 18th at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Musical concerts, fun thrilling rides, super exotic fair food treats and the permanent historic Cracker Country, a step back in Florida time. www.floridastatefair.com
