9-12-2012
People R Talking
Walking down 7th Ave this morning you knew it was fall. The dry crisp air and the light eastern breeze sent you an uplifting roasting aroma from the Naviera Coffee Co. down the street. A small pleasantry to the mornings. Did you know where ‘Naviera Coffee”name came from? When Carlos Menendez immigrated to Florida from Spain, he named the coffee company he founded in 1921 after the shipping line he came over on. We saw Crowbar co-owner, Bonnie P at her Ybor condo. She had the misfortune of falling and broken her arm 4 different places. Yes, it is painful. She has been out of commission and is being rescued by family, Ybor friends and patrons to cook and take her to therapy twice a week because she can’t drive. The doctors said she will be unavailable to do anything for another 2 months! Keep her in your thoughts.
A small front end loader is working inside the old “Shine Club” on 7th Ave.. Demolition & remodeling is underway as Buffalo Chicken Wings makes plans to open the beginning of November. The new Ybor Youth Clinic on 7th is having its ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Bob Buckhorn this Friday at 4:00, the same time GaYBOR District Coalition is having its monthly meeting next door at the Hampton Inn & Suites.
Great Kudos to Ybor City’s Hillsborough Community College. President Shawn Robinson said, “The college enrollment was down by 2% but ended in being off in student predicted numbers by 1% this semester.” New business partnership opening in Ybor City above MC FILM is Elliott Wheeler Architect and interior designer, Carla Atkinson Designs. Welcome To GaYBOR / Ybor City!
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GLBT Participation Soars at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention featured a record number of openly GLBT convention delegates, key speaking roles for out elected officials and the adoption of a party platform supporting marriage equality. “I have certainly never attended a convention where visibility is as significant as it has been at this convention. There is amazing progress to celebrate,” said Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., a candidate for the U.S. Senate who was given a prime time speaking role Thursday night. Other out convention speakers included Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Andrew Tobias, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.
Local GLBT members attending included Sally Phillips, partner Ercilia Albistu, Marilyn Cappiello, Alan Clendenin, Gayle Morgan, Rick Boylan, Lillian Lewis and Ella Coffee.
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A Question We Put on Facebook.
“What do you wish an older gay person would have told you when you were young???”
A great number of responses. A couple of the answers were…
- That just because somebody is gay doesn’t mean you can trust them.
- I wish my gay relatives would have told me they were gay.
- Just because you have sex with somebody it doesn’t mean they are in love with you.
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Merrell Dickey Treat other people in the gay community with the same respect you want to be treated. Don’t degrade others who are different than you. Be the catalyst for an end to all bigotry and racism. And, never let anyone rob you of your self love, your brilliance, and let your sexuality shine for all the world to see. Damn you’re good!
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Brandon James Singleton Spend more time on the friendships that mean something. Because most of these people for the next ten years will be on an ever-revolving wheel you call life. lol.
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Mark T. Melnick oh…Drag Queens need love, too!
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Francis Lombardi Jr Don’t be afraid to be who you are!
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James Youry men lie when they say, size doesn’t matter
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Dave Davis Everyone ages, as beauty fades. But a good attitude & good friends last forever.
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Michael L Silas Don’t dismiss older people they have wisdom to impart and they aren’t necessarily trying to have sex with you.
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Rich Kerin Just be yourself and do what you feel is right, treat everyone young and old like you would want to be treated yourself…
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Larry Pultorak If you are hot I am trying to have sex with you…lol
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What advice would you give? Send your advice to dishingmcfilm@aol.com
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New at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR.
There are 7 days of fun waiting for you at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR. The very popular Drag Queen BINGO is packing the house for a great community cause ! Monday’s caller is Miss Melanie Minyon, Tuesday is Miss Alicia Markstone, Wednesday is Miss Amy Demillo. Thursday is the popular Amateur Drag Contest. Fri & Saturday nights there are over the Top Drag Show with Daphne Ferarro, Esme Russell & Miss Joey Brooks! Every Friday & Saturday night in the balcony is the very wild Tea Cup Happy Hour Party! Sundays start with the “All you care to eat & drink Buffet!” The new head Chef Scott has been Wowing Everybody. 1 PM is the Drag Brunch Show. Happy Hour special and that evening Miss Stephanie Shippae & cast. Don’t miss any of the fun!!!
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GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting & Mixer
This Friday 4pm at The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor.
Everybody is welcome!
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Obituary
Ryan M. Fujiki-Hasting,
34 years old 1978 – 9-8-12, A loving Father, Husband and Friend! Ryan worked 8 years at Laughing Cat Restaurant in Ybor City.
Ybor City & the Tampa Music Community loss of a Great Person & Musucian.
UPDATE: A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 15. More information on the memorial is available at our calendar page + Facebook.
The Tampa music community suffered a staggering loss on Saturday, September 8th, when Ryan Fujiki-Hastings died in a motorcycle accident in Ybor City, FL. TBO.com reports that Hastings, 34, was traveling north on 15th Street when he lost control of his Harley Davidson. He was taken to Tampa General Hospital where he died a few hours later. Ryan is survived by his wife, Tanya and their six-month old daughter, Anaïs, along with his extended family and a large community of friends.
Ryan’s most well known contribution to the arts community came through his role as drummer for one of the area’s most promising and enjoyable bands — Candy Bars — whose debut album, On Cutting Ti-Gers in Half and Understanding Narravation, was released by Tampa-based New Granada Records in May 2006. The LP was lauded by the likes of Magnet, Under The Radar, Stereogum and, the inimitable Pitchfork. But of course, Ryan was more, much much more… he struck a lasting chord with so many people. Already remembrances are popping up on the web including Julie Garisto’s remembrance posted on Creative Loafing, another from Thriller Magazine and from Lucas Jensen of Venice is Sinking on their blog.
Please keep the Fujiki-Hastings family in your thoughts through this very difficult time and listen to On Cutting Ti-Gers below or check out a video of Candy Bars playing at New World in August 2010. Ryan’s memory will live on through his music but most importantly in the hearts and ears of the many people who knew and loved him. http://youtu.be/If9GkCUwjt0
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You Can Not Make This Stuff Up!!
Turning on the Big TV…
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OK this is a little naughty But so Funny!!!! ….. Mike a friend of ours back in the 1990’s owned this wonderful home. It was very modern and minimalist decorated. In every room was a huge TV on the wall and cameras were everywhere. Humm… can you say dude dorm??? A mutual friend of ours was Jim. He in his 30’s was/is a very nice guy who still lives with his parents. For work he will do odd jobs for friends. Let’s just say he would believe almost anything. Mike was off to Miami and Jim was watching the house. There was a hurricane coming so we called Jim to make sure he was OK. Jim said Yes everything was OK but something very strange has just happened.
Jim went on and told us, “You know Mike has a very large DVD porn collection. Well, I found one that I wanted to watch. All the TV’s in the house are run from the closet in the hallway. In the closet I found a TV that would play. So I put the film on and was standing in the hallway enjoying the film when the phone rang. It was Mike & he said “Jim would you like to know how to turn on a big TV?”
Jim said to us “What a coincident!!!” We are still laughing!!!!
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Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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This years Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will be Oct 5- 13th. The 2012 TIGLFF Launch Party is Sept. 21, 6:30 at Tampa Museum of Art. Also a novel Food Truck Rally is October 5th, 6-11PM at Tampa Theatre.
The newly released festival films will be shown at the Tampa Theatre & Muvico in St. Pete. www.TIGLFF.com
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
Brian Jalvarado
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Fun, Caring,” a GOOD Person”, are just a couple of words to describe Brian. Did you know Brian speaks English, French & Spanish? A full time employee of Florida Entertainment you will find Brian selling shots in
GaYBOR. His favorite quotes is….
See only light.
Seek only peace.
Give only love.
Seek only peace.
Give only love.
“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” -Buddha
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Pianos of Ybor still being played at MC Film
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Welcome our new neighbors Carla Atkinson Design & Elliot Wheeler Architect
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Impromptu Horse Parade 7th Ave
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After Glow
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Dirty Shame
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Linda @ The Blues Ship Cafe
New Latin Night starting 9-22
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Join Tea Cup Every Fri & Sat on the Balcony
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ Barbarella’s
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ Fresh Mouth
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Caught @ MC Film
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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City
