The Holiday Season is kicking off to a roaring start 11-11-11. “Ybor Thunder.” the largest bike fest Tampa has ever seen will be in Ybor City! 7th Ave will be closed and open only to bikes Friday and Saturday! The following weekend is Ybor City Cigar & Heritage Festival Weekend in Ybor City. More holiday plans are in the works for Historic Ybor City and include extensive street decorating, holiday parties, Santa Claus and even SNOW this year! YborEvents.com
– We heard that local Democrat committee woman Sally Phillips had the best time at Walt Disney World for her birthday and the Florida State Democratic Convention. Sitting next to her was our Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden!
– The Tampa Bay Red Ribbon Run annual fundraiser for AIDS Institute and Metro Wellness & Community Centers is on Thursday, Dec. 1st at Lowery Park Zoo. It is also World AIDS Day! Sign up at Metro Wellness or TampaBayRedRibbonRun.org
– Opening soon is Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches in Centro Ybor.
– “The Row Boat Restaurant” has opened to great reviews in Ybor City. It’s located across the street from MC Film. One visit and you will know where the name comes from.
– Hamburger Mary’s has installed a new bar on the balcony! Tea Cup will be bartending there every Saturday Night starting at Happy Hour. Stop by this week and check out the new bar and great 7th Avenue view.
– The return of the “Factory Party ” is coming Thursday, Nov 10th at Honey Pot. Wonder if they will have Samantha Perkins in a bird swing?
– Check out the new Facebook page “Ybor Duck” LOL!
– Al and Chuck Travel were spotted in GaYBOR. The guys and their teams are busy working on El Gancho 2012 which is during Gasparilla Invasion the end of January.
– New at MC Film Holiday Fashions are arriving daily. There are GLBT holiday cards and naughty stocking stuffers.
– Many people were raving about the Halloween parties at The Sawmill. We have heard from many reliable sources that “Trick or Treating” has a whole new meaning at the Sawmill. . .Just Say’n.
– Our vote for the best Halloween costume this year goes to Ryan Clements of the Bricks. This year he went as the obnoxious Ybor Street Preacher screaming profanity at ALL passerbys! We must admit Ryan even fooled us.
The Holiday Season is kicking off to a roaring start 11-11-11. “Ybor Thunder.” the largest bike fest Tampa has ever seen will be in Ybor City! 7th Ave will be closed and open only to bikes Friday and Saturday! The following weekend is Ybor City Cigar & Heritage Festival Weekend in Ybor City. More holiday plans are in the works for Historic Ybor City and include extensive street decorating, holiday parties, Santa Claus and even SNOW this year! YborEvents.com
Flamingo Auto Group Benefit
This coming Sunday at the Flamingo Hotel, the Flamingo Auto Group (FAG) will be having a benefit for MCC Food Banks. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring canned items. A whole array of classic cars will be there for your review and enjoyment. For more information, email tpatiny@tampabay.rr.com
