October 11th is National Coming Out Day!

 

National Coming Out Day was founded by Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary on October 11, 1988 in celebration of the first Gay March on Washington D.C. a year earlier. The purpose of the march and of National Coming Out Day is to promote government and public awareness of gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender rights and to celebrate ones homosexuality.

 

 

TECO Streetcar Festival

Matthew Shepherd, Already 10 Years Have Past 

   but His Hate Crime Death is Not Silenced......

 In observance of the  ten years since the murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, the Matthew Shepard Foundation launched an aggressive anti-hate campaign aimed at creating a movement of people working to lessen the impact of hate in society. Realizing the importance of this 10th year observance, Judy Shepard, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, launched the ‘Campaign to Erase Hate’ by asking the crowd of more than 500 people to raise themselves to the power of ten and join with her in helping the Foundation fulfill its mission of erasing hate. 

The overall goal of this new campaign is to equip individuals with the necessary tools to discuss and address hate in our society. These tools include personal webpages, resources on dealing with hateful speech and actions, monthly correspondence and most importantly, a way to invite ten others to join. 

 

Also around the country the anniversary has other memoriams planned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard

 

                                 

                           Napa Valley College  CA               Women's Club Mpls., MN

The Honey Pot was transformed into a Wonderful Classy Outside Cabaret Show Club under the direction of set-club designer to the stars Mathieu Stanoch. The stage was draped in formal black & white curtains. 4 full size Ybor Streetlights on stage & main bar top. The tables were all in red with flower centerpieces from "Island Florist"  floating in the center on mirrors & accented with Champaign glasses & rainbow cystals. The club ouners & staff had pulled out all the stops for this event!  The show organizer, Toby Brees, welcomed the 400+ number of guests and introduced the Host & MC, Natasha Richards. A parade of former Miss Floridas floaded the stage, including; Amy Demilo, Bobby Lake, Lakesha Lucky, Jocelyn Summers, Simplicity Heart, Joey Brooks, Stephanie Shippie'  & Esme Rusell. The current Miss Florida F.I., Victoria Michaels then performed. Then it was time for the unforgettable pageant. The introduction of the 3 very qualified contestants in PRESENTATION/ EVENING GOWN. Contestant #1 Alisa Sumers, Contestant #2 Nicki Summers, Contestant #3 Robyn Demornay. Over the following course of the evening the contestants all competed in SWIMSUIT, TALENT & Q&A. All the former Miss Florida's performed. Miss Florida Pageant F.I. owner Victor from Boardwalk in Ft Lauderdale was in the center of impersonation activity. Also guest hosting were Miss Ybor City Miss Joey Brooks & Amy Demilo.

 All three of the contestants were very qualified and would make GaYBOR very Proud.

 

The 1st Annual
Miss GaYBOR Pageant Results

Winner: Ms Robin Demornay
First Runner Up: Ms Nikki Summers
Second Runner Up: Ms Alisa Summers

 

 

Surprise!!! at Steam Friday's

Just when you think it can't get any HOTTER.... Steve & Stephen turned up the heat and surprised the packed audience at   Steam Friday's with a special performance by Singing Diva Performing Star Vernessa Mitchell!!! The crowd was wowed as she performed "This Joy" , "Issues" & more with her cast of half naked dancing boys on stage. To be in on the next surprise be sure to join Steam Friday's  www.myspace.com/steamfridays  & GaYBOR www.myspace.com/gaybor   MySpace friends !