HOMOPHOBIA In Tampa
You be the Judge.
Hamburger Mary’s owner Kurt King accuses the Hillsborough County Health Department of inciting a ‘fake Hepatitis-A scare’ at his restaurant, claiming his worker never tested positive for the disease and shares those test results exclusively with ABC Action News.
BREAKING NEWS
THURSDAY, January 23 at 9AM the Hillsborough County Commissioners will be talking to Dr. Holt. NOW is the time to show up and let your voice be heard. Wear your Hamburger Mary’s & Pride SHIRTS!!!
Note the meeting are usually on Wednesdays but with MLK Day the meeting is being moved to Thursday.
CONTACT Your County Commissioners at
CONTACT Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County
http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/contact-us/index.html
CONTACT Tampa City Council
https://www.tampagov.net/city-council/contact-us
Our Weeks Distinguished Community Person
“DISHING With MARK & CARRIE” is Proud to Inform our readership of a very Special Person doing something extraordinary that is more humanitarian but Specially noted in our LGBTA community. The individual is very dear and caring. A married wife with a fun loving husband, mother of 2 children and grandmother to 2 laughing super natured loving grandkids.
Her objectives were mixed as a teenager as to what field to pursue in post high school education studies. Her choice was the field of Law Enforcement attending college in a mid size Wisconsin city for her specialty degree.
Knowing her so well of her partying days, crazy nature, loving kindred spirit,, family instilled faith, work ethic and humor. I know all about her because she is Mark & Carrie’s little sister, Merridee “West” Trzebiatowski.
Merridee (named after our father Merrill) worked after graduation inside store security at a Midwest dept store for years. Then moved onto working with the State of Wisconsin in government service. She ventured into politics, political activism, parenting, school activities and being hockey parents travelling all over the Midwest with their son, Westley.
She was missing something. It was her inner spiritual being and wanting to further her life by becoming a preacher.
She achieved her Theological degree inspirations while still working for the state. On the side and when available she has led our large family in spiritual moments. She has been asked by many to perform weddings, baptisms, celebrations, house blessings and for funerals. But this is where she is really a stand out champ!
Merridee was asked by a hometown funeral home director if she could perform a gay funeral from an out of the area same sex partners funeral? She had never done anything like this. She thought about it but readily agreed to do it. She has 2 gay brothers and 2 lesbian nieces. She was asked because of her kindness that the funeral home director saw in her devotion at another Celebration of Life service she led. None of the other city church ministers dared to take on this gay deed in January 2019!
She then found out that the young man that had deceased was for years an up and coming young celebrity and an assistant to Ralph Lauren. Not knowing anything about the deceased young man, she met with his partner to find out more about him, times together, their committed love for one another, work details to share for the funeral service.
Unexpectedly, hundreds flew in from around the world to come and pay respect to their friend, associate and the loving partner at the small city funeral home. More than one could ever expect, Merridee expressed the loving heart loss, their relationship, mutual memorable experiences, his devotion for work and his sharing life partner. Her expression of both empathy and sympathy came through to make the whole audience be emotional and tearful.
Thank You to our Distinguished little sister, Merridee for your unconditional accepting ways and love. And above that, THANK YOU for your commitment to our hometown Community and extended LGBTA Community.
SHAME on Those People who Did Not VOTE!!!
Florida Governor excludes LGBT people from non-discrimination order.
Newly sworn-in after his victory over Andrew Gillum in the Florida gubernatorial race, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Wednesday an executive order ensuring non-discrimination in state employment and state contracting — but the directive notably excludes LGBT people.
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VOTE JOHN GODWIN
At the recent TAMPA PRIDE meeting John Godwin spoke to the group. He is running for District 2. This is an at large district so everyone can vote for him. John will do an excellent job representing our community on the Tampa City Council.
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TONIGHT
Ybor’s very own Cory Z will be back in town. Stop by the Honey Pot & show some love.
SUNday FUNday
This Sunday at Tequila’s
The Blind Tiger
Tampa Police Department
Traffic crack down in Ybor. Be sure to watch out for pedestrians, wear your seatbelt and follow all applicable traffic laws. This lucky young driver got off with a verbal warning.
TAMPA PRIDE
Up Coming Events
January 13, 2019
Tampa Bay Lgbtq+ Sports Day Winter 2019
https://www.facebook.com/events/269464433730183/
January 14, 2019
PRIDE SKATE
https://www.facebook.com/events/327476534647625/
January 19, 2019
Bear Soup Night
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BearSoupTampa/
January 20th
Battle of the Houses 2.0 at The Honey Pot
https://www.facebook.com/events/2107230059365789/
February 17, 2019
Mr. & Miss Tampa Pride 2019
https://www.facebook.com/events/231760304157817/
March 25, 2019
Interfaith Service @ MCC Tampa
https://www.facebook.com/MCCTampaFL/
March 30, 2019
TAMPA PRIDE Diversity Parade & Festival
