GBLT History Making Event !!!  Gay American Heroes Display Makes History at the Florida Capitol's Rotunda   Gay American Heroes Foundation's non-profit organization made state and national history at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. A well received press conference with State Representatives and Senators spoke on behalf of the The 1st GLBT exhibit invited to the Florida Capitol Rotunda.  Scott Hall, founder of the Gay American Heroes Foundation, started the beginnings of a traveling memorial exhibit and was welcomed to the Capitol Building during the press conference. It was because of a Polk County gay college student, Ryan Skipper who was brutally murdered, that got Hall interested in a recognition memorial of murdered Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Youth.  "The murders of gays and lesbian didn't end with Matthew Shepherd in Wyoming. In fact there is a gay person who is murdered in the U.S. every 10 days since the beginning of this year. They were killed just because of their sexual orientation." he went on and said. " I stand next to Ryan Skipper's parents, Lynn and Patricia Mulder, and today ironically is Ryan's birthday (April 28). He was brutally murdered, 1 county over just a year ago. We need to bring attention to this hate blight on the GLBT community, to all America! Happy Birthday Ryan!" Both parents were interviewed by a slew of reporters all about the anti-gay hate crimes. The Mulders have made it there mission to educate about gay hate crimes awareness in high schools, middle schools and PTA's. "A loss like Ryan's... It steals a families life and being," said Patricia Mulder. A birthday cake was brought out and presented next to the smaller version of the memorial that was displayed. We were glad to be part of Florida's gay history at the Capitol. We both held up signs during the press conference of students that were murdered since March 2008. Tampa Bay's Cate from I'mGay.TV,was one of the TV press reporters covering the event. A very large number of sponsors from the Ft. Lauderdale area were also in attendance. FMI www.GayAmericanHeroes.com     This Week in GaYBOR Thursday, May 1st Carrie's Birthday Party during the Judy B Goode Show at Lounge 714 starting  7pm Thursday, May 1st, Opening of The Copa Ybor City Friday, May 2, DJ Manny Lehman at Steam Friday's & Many More Events!   Restaurant For Sale in GaYBOR District The Silver Ring Cafe located on the corner of 7th Ave & 15th Street in GaYBOR is now For Sale. This turn key operation located on the corner in the Historical El Goya-Tracks-Pleasure Dome! Very low rent & a great price. Talk to the owner Tim today! Tell him you heard about it from Mark & Carrie!   Apartment For Rent in GaYBOR A Fantastic 1 bedroom with den/office. 925 Sq Ft. 2 parking spaces. Call Vince, 813-842-1544 & tell him Mark & Carrie sent you!   Opening this Week in GaYBOR District Gallery Live will be opening it's doors to the GLBT Community. located right next doors to MC Film on the corner of 8th Ave & 15th Street. Gallery Manager & Club Diva & Decorator, Mathieu, tells us that there will be 10 small studios with artists working. The main gallery will host various arts works and live internet broadcasts.   Join us in WELCOMING "Gallery Live" to the GaYBOR District!   Opening this Week ... The Copa Ybor City Miss Joey Brooks and her partners are instrumental in bringing the COPA YBOR CITY to GaYBOR this Thursday! There was a sneak per view party this past Sunday and all we can say is WOW! There is not only a new stage but waterfall and pond! An impromptu soft opening and performance was held and the crowd went wild. Joey told us that the coins in the fountain will be donated to GLBT Groups every month. The outside of the building was lit up and looked like South Beach!  Joey tells us that there will be 5 nights of Drag Shows at the Copa Ybor City! Located on 7th Ave & 15th Street next to New York, New York Pizza!    The above shots were taken from the balcony of Steam Friday's.       The 1st GaYBOR District Coalition Social Mixer Fundraiser Over 100+ people attended the 1st GaYBOR District Social Mixer on the balcony of The Honey Pot/ Steam Friday's. 100's of business cards were exchanged, new friends and even some romances started! There will be another mixer hosted by The Quarters of Ybor after the May 9th meeting at 4:00 at there clubhouse.   Photos by Rex M.                                   Photos by MC Film     The Out Traveler Paul Rubio, writer for Out Magazine & Out Traveler made a stop in the GaYBOR District. We are happy to announce that he had such a "Great Time" that Paul will be coming back to GaYBOR for an extended weekend soon! Hum.. any takers out there to show him a around?     Google Street Search This is either Fantastic or just plain creepy!  In several cities across America you can now see the view from the street!  Check out MC Film at 1501 N 15th Street (corner of 15th Street & 8th Ave in Ybor City) You will see our Holiday decorations up.  VERY STRANGE! Big Brother is Watching!!!   http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=37.09024,-95.712891&spn=47.167389,92.8125&z=4&om=1&layer=c&utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-google-svn&utm_medium=ha   Caught in GaYBOR District Our You Tube Pick of the Week The Air New Zealand Pink Flight! We wish some of our local business people would see this! And take a look at those Dresses Girls!!! Just Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G9geu7tBYE   Remember to see what's new in GaYBOR search you tube keyword GaYBOR & visit www.ig.tv   Lounge 714   New at Ybor City State Museum Willy and Carl were visiting the Ybor City State Museum at 1818 9th Avenue, and came across a brand new exhibit called "Sicilians in Tampa, Unfolding the Journey."  It answered a lot of questions for them about why the Sicilians came to Ybor City and how they blended in to the cigar rolling industry.  Wanting to learn more, they found out that Professor Susan M. Taylor of the Department of Language at the University of Tampa will be giving a talk on "The Survival of the Sicilian Dialect of Tampa, Florida" on Sunday, May 4th, at two p.m. at the Italian Club, located at 1731 E. 7th Avenue.  What more could you ask for? Thanks,  Willy   The Tampa Puerto Rico Cultural Parade of Florida and Folklore Festival Parade, Food, Carnival Rides, Food, Dancing, Food, Displays& did we mention Great Food! Parades and food go hand in hand in Ybor City! This event drew over 80,000 fun people this year! The parade had almost more color than a Gay Pride Parade on a Sunday! We had forgotten to take down the GaYBOR Banner from The Honey Pot balcony but that was OK! We gladly give our support to this group full of  "Mucho Caliente Salsa Dancers!" FMI