GaYBOR District in International Magazine, "Beige UK"

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Now on the streets & internet is the November issue of Beige UK Magazine. Starting on page 62 is a 4 page article about The GaYBOR District Coalition in Historic Ybor City written by Londoner Dean Bright. In the article Dean talks about the great time he had in Ybor City. Dean then traveled to St. Petersburg and the Sawmill Campgrounds before returning to Ybor City for more fun.
Beige UK Magazine is one of the Largest and Most Popular International Magazines in Europe.
Read the article now at www.BeigeUK.com

Giant Rainbow Snowball Rolling Down 7th Ave in GaYBOR!!!

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A short 5 years ago, before GaYBOR, there were no holiday decorations in Ybor City. This year there will be Spectacular Decorations everywhere, including a 34 ft Tree in Centro Ybor sponsored by Florida Entertainment Group (Honey Pot, G.BAR, Social , Gallery Live.) The tree will be light 6 PM on Wednesday, Nov 30 by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn!!! Thru out the Holidays there are many events planned including, Ybor Art Festivals, 25 cent Streetcar Rides, Live Music & even Snow over 7th Ave.  For all the times and dates visit www.YborEvents.com

People are Talking

The new restaurant “Row Boat” has opened on the corner of 8th Ave & 15th to rave reviews.  The Liquid Lounge has become quite the place to be seen and not seen. Their naughty bois are really heating up the GaYBOR nights!  Sunday’s are crazy fun too with the Judy B. Goode & Paul Thomas Show starting at 5 pm. November 18th G.BAR will be Celebrating their 5 Year Anniversary. There is much talk about a club available on the corner of 7th Ave & 15th Street. Rumors are running wild… Leather? Arts? Sports? Piano? Strippers? Show? All we can say is Location, Location, Location!  Who ever get’s it 1st will have a VERY PRIME Location.  Talking about location… there is finally a new bar open on a balcony in Ybor City!
There is a bar on Hamburger Mary’s Balcony now open. Saturday nights you can catch Tea Cup there 5 PM to 11 PM. The show passing by on 7th Ave is a “MUST DO!” First American woman to win a gold metal in the Olympics, gymnast Cathy Rigby is “Peter Pan” now being performed at the Straz Performing Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. You love cars? Well, the big annual Zephyrhill’s Autofest is this weekend in the metropolis, Zephyrhills. Racing, car auctions of old classic cars and vendors galore!

A Friday Night out in GaYBOR for under $36.00

You have worked hard and have been too good all week. Tonight, you deserve to treat yourself!

In Ybor City there are 1,000’s of possibilities and combinations.  Here is just one of many suggestions.

First before you leave visit www.YborEvents.com All the Hottest Specials & Events are listed here. Including Show Times, Discounts, Tips & more.  Be sure to save the Ybor Events google calendar to your phone to use later in the night.

Parking. The first 2 hours are FREE to park on Ybor streets. We suggest parking in the city garage on 6th Ave. Entrances on 15th & 16th street. Arrive before 9PM & The first 3 hours are only $1.00 Each additional hour is just $1.00.

Happy Hour. At Bernini there are $2.00 Finlandia Martinis & 1/2 price pastas to yummy to talk about,  4-7 PM http://berniniofybor.com/specials.php
Or  stop by Bradley’s on 7th 4- 9PM for a great Happy Hour 2 for 1!  Bradley’s is very popular with the friendly locals. While here ask them what’s HOT in Ybor tonight. http://bradleyson7th.com/

Fun Dinner. Just opened on the corner of 8th Ave & 15th Street is “Row Boat Mediterranean Cusine”. We suggest you try the best Gyro in the World!!! Tonights special is Gyro, Fries, Soda $6.99

Shopping. Stop by MC Film http://mcfilmfest.com/ to pick a $5.00 must have! While there ask the guys what’s happening tonight. Pick up a FREE GaYBOR Map. http://www.gaybor.com/ On this map you will find 64 members GLBTA & Friendly. All working together to make sure you have a Great time in historic Ybor!

Show Time. A must do is the 8:30 show at Hamburger Mary’s. The perfect time for desert too. After the show check out the New Bar on Mary’s balcony right over the light bridges on 7th Ave. http://hamburgermarys.com/tampa/ Shows are always FREE

Experience the Magic of Centro Ybor. Make a stop in Centro Ybor. You’ll hear live music from Centro Canteena & JJ’s Cafe. Watch the cheering crowds backing their favorite sports teams on 20 large screen TV’s at Blue Dog Bistro. Oh the smell of cajun food is abound!  The smell of cigars & coffee loftly permeates the courtyard air. Colorful people everywhere including street preachers, dancers & more.  Just think somebody “Up North” is paying 1,000’s of dollars to experience this. To us it’s just a part of our diverse lifestyle in Ybor City & FREE http://www.centroybor.com/

Club Time. From 10 PM to 10:30 there is FREE cover at Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot and for the first hour drinks are just $1.00 There is always a famous DJ/VJ spinning here and a Great Show at 11:30   http://yborclubs.com/STEAM_ABOUT_US.html

Coffee. A cup of “Cafe con Leche” $2.00 from King Corona Cigars is perfect right now. You many sit inside or outside.  http://kingcoronacigars.com/

Pizza. From King Corona you can smell the PIZZA at “New York New York Pizza” . A slice of cheese pizza is only $2.00.  Maybe stay for the 1 AM Show next doors at Bradley’s on 7th.

Let’s do a recap….
Parking $5.00
Happy Hour $6.00
Dinner $ $8.00
Shopping $5.00
Desert $6.00
Show FREE
Centro Ybor FREE
Steam Fridays $2.00
Coffee $2.00
Pizza $2.00

TOTAL $36.00  A Friday Night in Ybor City PRICELESS!!

We are sure you will agree…..
In Ybor City there is no such thing as a innocent night out!

Visit www.YborEvents.com to See What’s Happening Tomorrow Night!

Winner of 1st Annual Bradley's on 7th Chili Cook Off

8 contestants battled it out for a bar tab & bragging rights to “The Bradley’s 1st Annual Chili Cook Off” at Bradley’s on 7th last Sunday. The judging was done by ballot from all the guests there. The winner is Mark & Carrie with their unusual, “White Asian Chili Recipe”, an original creation by Mark. The heat is really turned on now as the Winner of Bradley’s will now go on to compete in the Legendary City Side Lounge Chili Cook Off next spring for a charity!  The winner received a bar tab that was quickly used up by treating everybody to a shot. Bradley’s on 7th has become such a GaYBOR institution so fast that it’s hard to believe they are only celebrating their 8th month Anniversary this week!
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GaYBOR Coalition Member of the Week

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Jack Shiver
In 1998 Jack & his family took on the task of renovation the Don Vicente Inn de Ybor. Jack is known as Mr. Ybor after receiving the “Ybor Man of the Year Award “ in 2002. He has renovated over 14 of the historic Ybor City Buildings. Today the hotel it’s one of the Crown Jewels of Ybor City. Proud members of GaYBOR, the Shiver family have hosted GaYBOR meeting and events for many members. Jack & his family always makes you feel welcome and at home at the Don Vicente! As Walt Disney said, ” When you wish upon a star… makes no difference who you are”