A wave of positive energy has been flowing over 7th Ave in GaYBOR/Ybor City this past month. There have been many conventions, cruise ships, parties, pageants, tournaments, special events and meetings held because of GaYBOR! These events and planners have worked together with GaYBOR District and drew 10s of 1,000s of national travellers, international visitors, state tourists along with locals to GaYBOR/Ybor City, creating a huge economical impact on not only GaYBOR/Ybor City but the West Coast of Florida. Many in the LGBT and friendly community are cheering “Viva La GaYBOR/Ybor City!”
Special GaYBOR Update
A wave of positive energy has been flowing over 7th Ave in GaYBOR/Ybor City this past month. There have been many conventions, cruise ships, parties, pageants, tournaments, special events and meetings held because of GaYBOR! These events and planners have worked together with GaYBOR District and drew 10s of 1,000s of national travellers, international visitors, state tourists along with locals to GaYBOR/Ybor City, creating a huge economical impact on not only GaYBOR/Ybor City but the West Coast of Florida. Many in the LGBT and friendly community are cheering “Viva La GaYBOR/Ybor City!”
Liquid Tampa recently opened! Inside you will find a NEW positive LGBTA Dance/Happy Hour Club full of color, excitement and fun! They have a great happy hour with a South Beach feel as you watch the sun set over the Tampa Skyline and the nightlife begin in GaYBOR/Ybor City.
The Board of GaYBOR and committees are very busy working on upcoming events, promotions, advertising, outreach and programs. Just some include; St. Patrick’s Day Parade, GaYBOR Days, Easter Bar Crawl, Health Fair, LGBT Conventions across America, St. Pete Pride, Educational Programs, Designation Programs, The Republican National Convention are among the many.
Viva La GaYBOR/Ybor City!
Carrie West, President
GaYBOR District Coalition
People R Talking
– There’s been a surprise move to Tampa’s Southside. Luigi’s Italian Restaurant at Don Vicente Inn has moved his restaurant, catering and Italian fare to South Manhattan Ave.
– The weather was great for the Sant’ Yago Knight Parade. Also the visiting up north softball teams for the Gasparilla Softball Classic was a record with 86 visiting teams.
– A new Ybor City steak house is soon to be opening.in Centro Ybor Plaza. Caverne is opening where the old Olivier’s once was on the first floor of El Centro Espanol Building..
New Bar
Liquid Lounge is moving at least 12′ but 1 huge difference, their address is now on 7th Ave. The old Blue Shark has totally been redone. The new openness and light through the front windows allow you to see downtown Tampa’s tallest buildings and skyscape. What a great transformation. Glass tiles, zebra wood and metal walls make the new Liquid…liquid! Owners, Manny Alvarez and Mike M. have moved their small 15th Street bar to a 2 story dance club. New added shot bars are on the 2nd floor and an added bar in the front bar area with a wrap around bar rail. A soft opening was held during the Sant Yago Knight Parade. It was packed! A real big Grand Opening is set for mid March before the Roughrider’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17th.
