Dishing with Mark n Carrie 9-14-23… Miss Tampa Pride this Sunday

THIS SUNDAY!!!!!

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The 2024 Tampa Pride Flag is HERE!!!

Tampa Pride is gearing up for its 10 Year Celebration and we need your help to make it the best one yet! The Tampa Pride Board and Directors are working tirelessly to bring you an unforgettable event, but we can’t do it alone. We are calling on volunteers and co-directors to lend their talents and make this year’s celebration even more special. Whether you have experience in event planning, marketing, or just want to give back to the community, there’s a role for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us in creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for all. Contact President Carrie West today at c.west@tampapride.org to get involved!

The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City

We are thrilled to announce that the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City has been a proud supporter of Tampa Pride for over a decade! This year, they are excited to continue their tradition and participate in the Parade and Festival. As a welcoming and inclusive hotel, they believe in promoting equality and celebrating diversity. Their prime location in the heart of Ybor City makes them the perfect choice for those attending Tampa Pride events. Book your stay with them and enjoy comfortable accommodations, exceptional service, and easy access to all the festivities. Join them in celebrating Tampa Pride and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community!

Ybor Residents said “NO!!! to Special Services District”

This was so wrong on so many different ways. What was the YCDC thinking???

This part says it all….

Toward the end of public comment, several leaders representing Hillsborough County also expressed concerns about the plan because they thought the community supported it.

“From what was presented to me, it looked like the community wanted to tax itself for some needed improvements,” said Rep. Mike Beltran.

“And it was intimated to me that there was full support, much like Representative Beltran,” said Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby.

“I actually did meet with representatives of the SSD, and it too was represented to me that there was widespread support for it,” said Sen. Darryl Rouson.

ABC Action News contacted Welch to follow up on the results of both meetings. She told us that the Special Services District plan is currently on hold after the feedback she got from the community.

We also contacted Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson, who represents Ybor City.