NEW Baxter’s in South Tampa
A new group are taking over the old Baxter’s Lounge on Dale Mabry. The group includes Tampa Bay Hamburger Mary’s owner Kurt King and others.
Baxter’s name has been a Tampa GLBT gay bar since 1982. It is Tampa’s oldest Gay Bars. Starting just blocks South of Kennedy Blvd on Dale Mabry for many years then relocating to Britton Plaza and returning to its present location in 1998.
Recently Baxter’s owner, Angelo Montanaro past away unexpectedly last Halloween week but the bar stayed open.
New group means New remodeling, Flooring, paint and upgraded bathrooms are first on the list we were told. Other changes are in the plans. New and continued events and added entertainment including karaoke and new drag shows.
Our Favorite Gay Christmas Commercial
The young man buys the jolly old guy a drink, then follows him back to the old guys hotel room. Here he dose a favor for him. Then waking up in his pajamas at the old guys home he finds a car in the drive way just for him! LMAO
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People R Talking
Welcome back Florida Entertainment owner Stephen Moss. You look fabulous! He was on tour with married partner, Andy Bell of the English singing group, Erasure doing a West Europe Concert this past month. New directions in local politics as Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner is making his move to another county position. Plans for what position are still unknown. Also local Tampa City Council District 6 candidate race, Guido Maniscalco put in his paperwork for the Citywide Tampa, March 2015 election.
Many of our friends and family have seen the controversial spoof movie from Sony Pictures about North Korea leader, Kim Jong-un assassination attempt in “The Interview”. Is this Media corporate publicity hype or serious reality? Did anyone else download the film? Tell us your opinion.
The media is trying to find out in Ybor City if the new opening to Cuba Trade is a good idea. So far most are pleased with the positive trade agreement, opening up tourism and ending the trade embargo between the United States /Cuba.
TAMPA PRIDE Meeting
The next exciting TAMPA PRIDE Meeting is Tuesday, Jan 13 at Hampton Inn & Suites, 6 pm in the Conference Room. Upcoming Benefits, final deadlines and other hot issues. www.TampaPride.org
MC FILM & “Dishing with Mark & Carrie”
Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year 2015
Best Wishes and Thank You for the Great 2014 Memories…
Mark & Carrie, Mr. Bill and Miss Amber
