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TAMPA PRIDE 2016 General Meeting
The next TAMPA PRIDE 2016 General Meeting
Tuesday, November 17th, 6pm
at Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor Big Conference Room.
Meeting is Open to Everyone. New updates and activities planned for TP 2016.
Including;
Miss TAMPA PRIDE Pageant, Jan 17th, 2016
Grand Marshal’s GALA, February 24th, 2016
TAMPA PRIDE Festival, Parade & Entertainment, March 26, 2016
Volunteer, Help on a Committee, Sign Up and help create “A Day to Remember!”
Be in the Know!!! Tell Your Friends and Associates
THIS Sunday 11AM
Community Decorating Day in Ybor City
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New Studio 2606
The famous old leather Club 2606 closed several years ago. It has now re opened as Studio 26. Newly renovated and decorated up. Located in the same former location at 2606 North Armenia Ave. There are also some very familiar faces there!! Jack Sarver is back bartending Monday – Fridays 12 Noon – 8pm.
He is behind the bar on the second floor.
See you all there.
Is Hillsborough County Going Back on Sexual Orientation Charter Changes?
Florida Ave Business Traffic and A New Bar
What is happening to North Florida Ave? After years of plateau existing, Seminole Heights my friends is on fire! New eclectic businesses are opening along the old warehouse district South of Hillsborough Ave, New eateries are moving north of that area too. New great eateries have popped up and include the Independent, Cappy’s Pizza and award winning the Refinery. The Refinery is right across the street from the artsy Red Star Rock Bar. All have made a score in this up and coming transitioned Tampa neighborhood.
We stopped by to see our ol bartending Ybor blonde bombshell gal, Karen who now works at Red Star Rock Bar on Thursdays. Brian Bosco, who was formerly manager of Gasper’s Grotto, is the proud owner of this kindred bar establishment. We were there to testify and experience the place. It is going to be a favorite hangout for the varied trending walkers and neighbors to patronize.
The outside open patio area is ready for sound and live musicians to perform. It is the escape from the inside rock jukebox. The patio has a wall of many unfamiliar beer and ale tin placards. Most signs were from breweries outside of Florida. One I spotted was from my home town brewery in Stevens Point, Wisc. The deep blue Point Beer sign stood out to me. It was like a familiar youthful past 1980’s neighborhood stop.
The area is bustling with new digs to create the new Seminole Heights local shopping experience. From the dozen new creative fusion restaurants, coffee shops and vintage stores. But this isn’t your regular bar. This is a fungy, fun, rest your hat “Cheers” bar. We recognized a lot of the afternoon happy hour’ers. Owner Bosco was present along with Mathieu Stanoch, John D. and the owners of many Ybor City properties were visiting smiling bartending Karen. The other 2 dozen were from the area stopping in.
We were told that food trucks are arranged around the back side parking lot for tasty treats on weekends and during the day.
“Try the BBQ food truck outside. It is out of this world. ” Karen instructed us.
Next Door, Vintage Post
Our Sis, Flora in Savannah loves to go out to paint, relax and have a few glasses of wine at the same time at area classes. Often a wine distributor expert explains the complexity of the nights wines the amateur artists are drinking to.
That very similar place of tranquility is now open right in Seminole Heights called Vintage Post Marketplace. They call this weekly special wine night, “Paint n Sip.” How convenient too, next to Red Rock Star Bar on Florida Ave.
The owner, Mellesa Clements was very friendly and willing to show us around the large fashion and consignment warehouse decorated shop.
A shop full of an array of a local vendors, home made crafts, antique and brushed furniture, paint & supplies, jewelry, consignments and specialty hand crafted gifts. The time we were there had a lot of shoppers. Interesting wall pieces and even an area for new women’s clothing.
