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CONTENTS Contents of this Tampa Pride 2023 Program are protected by federal copyright law and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the publishers. Publication of the name or photograph of any person or organization in articles, advertising, or listing is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of such persons or members or organizations. Opinions expressed in articles generated by Watermark do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tampa Pride Organizing Committee. Watermark and the Tampa Pride Organizing Committee cannot accept responsibility for claims made by advertisers. © Watermark Publishing Group, Inc. Phone – 813-655-9890 Publisher@WatermarkOnline.com WatermarkOnline.com Tampa Pride is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes, as a tax exempt entity under Statute 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and in accordance with Florida Statutes. © Tampa Pride, Inc. 3510 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 247 6233 TAMPA PRIDE 2023 PROGRAM PUBLISHED BY WATERMARK PUBLISHING GROUP, INC. AND TAMPA PRIDE PRESIDENT Carrie West TREASURER
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7 // President’s Welcome Letter 11 // City Proclamation 13 // City Council Commendation 17 // County Commendation 20 // Tampa Pride Celebrates You 27 // 2023 Grand Marshals 34 // 2023 Points of Interest Map 36 // 2023 Festival/Vendor Maps 38 // Schedule of Events 44 // Thank You, Sponsors! 45 // Business Listing Tampa Pride Guide 2023 5
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CELEBRATING YOU!

That’s the theme for Tampa Pride 2023, determined by organizers and supporters in these challenging times. In recent years we have faced the COVID-19 pandemic, job uncertainty, unprovoked war and mass shootings across the nation. We have also stayed at home glued to the TV and watching Net ix, sharing valued time with friends new and old as well as our families, those by blood and those we’ve chosen. Making memories!

Of course, new ideas have followed. We’ve experienced the creation of LGBTQ arts, AI innovations, technical demands, exciting thoughts and implementations, positive actions and more. Many of us have reached outside of our comfort zones to make our lives the way we’ve always dreamed they could be — diverse, equal, happy and free!

Celebrating You is not always an easy ride in the world that we live in, not even in our supposedly free country. There are battles within the LGBTQ community and outside of it: just think about those who are against us, who want to spray gasoline on the re to weaken our civil rights.

There are elected o cials ordering public schools not to acknowledge the achievements of LGBTQ leaders from the past and that are removing LGBTQ books from libraries, taking these out of sight from youth under 18. They’ve told questioning youth that “you have no history!” These leaders are trying to reimagine the past to have a new, rewritten version to stu down our throats. We are not arti cial beings yet, folks!

Celebrating You allows us a time and space to come together and center who we are. Not by a learned methodology of education but by our inner heart’s sanctuary, revealing each of our desires. This is who each of you are! This is who I am! Life is worth celebrating and includes Drag Queens and others in our community. Our stories are the ones that I love to hear — and these stories, our fascinating lives, are lived and measured by Celebrating You!

We welcome everyone near and far to our great city of Ybor for the 9th Annual TAMPA PRIDE. We share this celebration with thousands of visitors to enjoy our community’s welcoming hand and spirit through our day-long LGBTQ festivities.

Happy Pride! Let’s CELEBRATE YOU,

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WHEREAS, Gay Pride, also known as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride is defined as the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, to promote their self-affirmation, dignity, and equality rights, increase their visibility as a social group, build community, and celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance, and Pride is an acronym for Personal Rights in Defense and Education; and

WHEREAS, cities around the globe celebrate LGBTQ Pride with rallies, marches, parades, commemorations, community days, concerts, and large festivals, and during this time diversity and the positive impact LGBTQ individuals have on the world is celebrated, and we are reminded that every generation has brought us closer to true equality, and recent achievements confirm that people never stop striving towards absolute equality for everyone; and

WHEREAS, individually and collectively, members of Tampa’s LGBTQ community contribute greatly to neighborhood revitalization, economic vitality, arts and culture, and the social fabric of our city, county, state, and nation, and as one of the first cities in the region to have a domestic partnership registry, the City of Tampa prides itself on its inclusiveness and it protects its residents from discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, marital status, place of birth, families with children, sexual orientation or national origin, and is committed to continued social progress and the cause of human rights, celebrating the great diversity of our community; and

WHEREAS, TampaPride,Inc . is a non-profit corporation, and its membership is a representation of all aspects of the Tampa Bay area and includes professionals, business owners, community leaders, retirees, and individuals who promote and provide a safe, tolerant, and welcoming focal point for LGBTQ individuals from around the region, state, and nation, and are they are committed to demonstrating diversity as a community through celebration and an annual festival; and

WHEREAS, Tampa Pride, Inc. will celebrate diversity, social progress, and the cause of human rights and equality with its 9th Annual Tampa Pride Festival, Diversity Parade Celebration, and Pride at Night Concert Events on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Historic Ybor City, and with its theme of Celebrate You, the organizers are dedicated to monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to ensure Tampa Pride guests and participants are celebrating safely.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jane Castor, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the city of Tampa, Florida do hereby proclaim Saturday, March 25, 2023 as

“TAMPA PRIDE DAY”

in the city of Tampa, Florida and urge all citizens to join in ending prejudice everywhere it may exist, respect the rights of all people, remember those who have suffered through unjust acts of violence, and come together to celebrate the diversity and richness of our city by supporting and participating in the Tampa Pride events.

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2023 Tampa Pride Street Festival and Diversity Parade

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize the 2023 Tampa Pride Street Festival and Diversity Parade, a celebration of Hillsborough County’s LGBTAQ diversity, inclusiveness, and love of all people.

Now in its ninth year, the Tampa Pride Street Festival and Diversity Parade recognizes and venerates the LGBTAQ+ Community in and around West Central Florida with its 2023 theme, Celebrate You. Tampa Pride has been instrumental in key events throughout the region, including the House of…Party Event for LGBTAQ+ African American and Hispanic individuals in the community and the 2nd Pride on the River Festival on the Hillsborough River that was held in September. In the fall of 2023, the organization will introduce the Tampa Pride Foundation Scholarship Fund for students in need. Held in historic Ybor City and made up of over 250 volunteers from corporations, businesses, hospitals, organizations, schools, and individuals, the festival and parade are televised on ABC Action News and streamed on more than 50 affiliate stations nationwide, bringing a nearly $3.75 million economic impact to Hillsborough County. These prestigious events, which last year attracted 100,000 attendees from around the country for fun in a safe environment, get bigger and better each year. The Tampa Pride Street Festival and Diversity Parade proudly promote the county’s diversity, and are sources of great community pride.

The Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County, Florida does hereby commend the 2023 Tampa Pride Street Festival and Diversity Parade for its community spirit, and extends its best wishes for another special day in the sun and under the lights.

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THIS AND EVERY YEAR, TAMPA PRIDE CELEBRATES YOU!

Tampa Pride returned for its eighth celebration in March 2022, welcoming supporters to Ybor for a full day of entertainment and activities designed to unite the LGBTQ community. They did exactly that while setting a new record, hosting around 100,000 people from in and outside of the region.

It further perfected Tampa Pride staples like its sold-out Diversity Parade and Street Festival while elevating newer initiatives like Pride at Night. Last year’s theme was “The House of Tampa Pride,” paying homage to the ballroom community and its contributions to the liberation movement.

In September, organizers built on that momentum with the second annual Pride on the River. The gathering o cially launched Tampa Pride’s 2023 season.

“This is another huge event we’re bringing to Tampa,” they shared at the time. “This is our way of doing something else in Tampa and it’s really a big deal.”

Attendees agreed, enjoying a boat parade, local

and national entertainers and much more. Pride on the River will proudly return for its third outing this September after Tampa Pride 2023.

This year also saw a plethora of inclusive events, all tying into Tampa Pride’s 2023 theme, “Celebrate You.” It’s an extension of Tampa Pride’s mission to organize year-round activities as well, which it does by celebrating members of the LGBTQ+ community in Tampa and the surrounding areas while “championing our shared experiences, honoring our di erences

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“I can tell you that this is a year of changes, a year of unpredictable futures,” Tampa Pride President Carrie West says. “What Tampa Pride has done in response to that is make way for new things.”

That includes the Tampa Pride Scholarship Fund, supported by the Tampa Pride Foundation which formed in 2021. Its mission is to create positive change for members of the LGBTQ community, which it does by awarding grants and scholarships to LGBTQ students in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and/or Pasco counties.

“It’s been very interesting,” West says. Applicants are invited to apply through April 30 this year and will be evaluated on nancial need, demonstrated

community involvement and other requirements. Scholarships of up to $1,500 have historically been awarded to students.

Tampa Pride also crowned Miss Tampa Pride 2023 in September, Hazel E. Genevieve, and held The Ultimate Showdown 2023 in January. Each gathering o ered an incredible array of entertainers from throughout Tampa Bay a chance to shine, with Imani Valentino winning the latter competition.

“Just seeing all the smiles from the people we’re working with in the community — from those in medical elds to artists and new entertainers coming in — has been incredible,” West says. “It’s a very good feeling.”

It one that celebrates you.

“We’re standing proud,” West promises. That will be evident throughout the ninth annual Tampa Pride this year.

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MEET THE 2023 GRAND MARSHALS

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Tampa Pride asked supporters last December to nominate grand marshals for this year’s celebration, seeking leaders to recognize who have demonstrated "amazing support for the LGBTQIA+ community." This year’s honorees include ve individuals and one organization, detailed in these pages.

Grand Marshal: Chuck Diaz-Henson

When it comes to increasing LGBTQ visibility in Tampa, Diaz-Henson has played no small part. A “former television news guy turned massage therapist,” he worked as a local station’s expert and anchor for years. It’s in that capacity that he came to know the community of which he’s proudly a part.

“Tampa's LGBTQ community made it easy for me to jump right in and put my own mark on our city’s legacy,” he explains. “Wherever you’re from, Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community knows how to make you feel at home.” That’s why he’s so honored to be recognized as a grand marshal.

“There are so many deserving people and I bow to their commitment, drive and excellence,” Diaz-Henson says. “I hope in my nearly 20 years in Tampa that I have positively impacted others.” He will celebrate this year beside his husband Joe, a fellow LGBTQ advocate who he thanks for his complete support. "We're here. We're queer," he notes. "Get used to it!”

Grand Couple: Chou Chou Guilder and Michael Wilson

Chou Chou Guilder and Michael Wilson may not be involved romantically, but there’s no denying they’re a dynamic duo. Each half of this year’s “couple” is a veteran of Tampa’s LGBTQ community, which they currently serve as co-managers of Southern Nights Tampa in Ybor.

“I guess you could say we are a management couple running Southern Nights,” Guilder muses. “We do get called Mom and Dad a lot at the club.”

“We have served the Tampa community together in many capacities,” Wilson adds. That began for him in 2005 as security for Wrangler’s, earning him the nickname “Sherri Mike.” Guilder’s work in the city also began nearly two decades ago, where she’s served the community at The Honey Pot and GBAR.

The two were surprised to receive this year’s recognition but still honored. “Tampa Pride is important because it brings everyone in the whole Tampa Bay area together to celebrate who we are and what we stand for,” they say.

Trailblazer: Esme Russell

Esme Russell loves Tampa, and Tampa loves Esme Russell. She’s lived and worked in the city for her entire life, performing in drag for nearly 50 years. For that reason and more, she was chosen as Tampa Pride’s 2023 trailblazer.

“I was sneaking into clubs doing drag shows as a kid and I’m 61 years old," she says. "If there's one consistent thing about me, it’s that in this city, I've never, ever been without a job. Not once. This community has always found a place for me.”

Russell was born just one block behind Bradley’s on 7th, where she’s performed for more than a decade. She currently entertains there and at Showbar.

It’s a far cry from her early career. “When I started doing drag, it was almost illegal,” she explains. “You had to wear two articles of male clothing. You had to go downtown and register. The strippers had to have a card, I had to have one to work in the clubs. So it was a big ordeal but I’m a proud product of this community. Being a part of this community has been the best part of my whole life.”

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Recognized Community Leader: Dr. Rishi Patel, CAN Community Health President and CEO

CAN Community Health has served the needs of the HIV community for more than 30 years. It currently does so with Dr. Rishi Patel at the helm, the private, not-for-pro t organization’s president and CEO.

CAN is dedicated to the treatment and care of people living with HIV and other diseases, o ering medical, dental and psychological care among other services throughout Florida and beyond. The organization operates over 30 medical clinics, including its Sarasota headquarters and locations throughout Tampa Bay and Central Florida.

Patel joined CAN as Chief Pharmacy O cer in 2015 and was subsequently appointed as president and CEO in 2021. It’s in his current position that he utilizes his more than 14 years of experience and expertise in pharmacy services management and more.

“I am grateful to be selected as a Grand Marshal for Tampa Pride! Truthfully, so many incredible people in our community could receive this recognition,” he says, “but I am beyond honored to represent all of our clients and employees at CAN Community Health, who work tirelessly for our mission every day in the Tampa Bay region and beyond."

Community Business: Southern Nights Tampa

Southern Nights Tampa has helped celebrate Tampa Pride since the venue’s inception nearly eight years ago. This year will be di erent only because it will do so while being honored as a grand marshal, a recognition it’s long deserved.

The LGBTQ hotspot’s goal is to provide the best nightlife experience it can in Ybor. Events feature cocktails, drag queens, dancers and other forms of entertainment along 7th Ave., which makes it the perfect venue to partner with and party in before, during and after Tampa Pride each year.

“We are honored as a business that strives to provide the best entertainment and safety for the LGBTQ+ community and are looking forward to many more years to come,” Southern Nights Tampa’s leadership says. “We have always been connected with Tampa Pride with donations, oats and holding events.”

Within the last year, those e orts include hosting signature initiatives like the 2023 Miss Tampa Pride Pageant and The Ultimate Showdown 2023. “We will always be an all-inclusive venue to everyone,” the bar’s management promises. “We love everyone in the community, their energy and their continued support of Southern Nights.” They look forward to celebrating together during Tampa Pride 2023.

Celebrity Grand Marshal: Pepper MaShay

International Dance Diva Pepper MaShay — a ve-time, Top 10 Billboardcharting recording artist known for hits like “Dive In The Pool” — is no stranger to Tampa Pride. The LGBTQ ally has entertained audiences in Tampa for numerous Prides now, most recently during Pride on the River 2022.

This year MaShay returns to Tampa Pride in Ybor as a grand marshal while celebrating her 70th birthday. She’ll do so while performing classic and updated hits and reconnecting with the community she’s long supported.

This and every year, she’s appreciative for the opportunity to connect with fans new and old, especially during Pride.

“To me, Pride festivals have always been a way to connect with the audience I’ve sung to for well over 20 years now,” she told Watermark in 2021. “Tampa’s LGBTQ community has always held a special place in my heart.”

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EVENTS

MONDAY, MARCH 20

TAMPA PRIDE INTERFAITH SERVICE

Join us for our annual Interfaith Service, hosted by MCC Tampa at 408 E. Cayuga St. in Tampa at 7 p.m. We will welcome a plethora of Tampa Bay area organizations in a special service, commemorating the kick-o of Tampa Pride weekend. MCC Tampa is the oldest LGBTQ organization in the Tampa Bay area and is a local open and a rming church. Learn more about them at MCCTampa.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

TAMPA PRIDE 2023 VIP SPONSORS PARTY

Honoring the sponsors who drive Tampa Pride forward. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our sponsors and community partners –this event serves as our thank you to our sponsors before we kick o Tampa Pride 2023 festivities! Hosted by Busch Gardens with hors d’oeuvres, dessert and a complimentary park admission ticket for anyone who wants to arrive early and experience the fun! Located in the Gwazi Pavilion.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 25

TAMPA PRIDE 2023 STREET FESTIVAL

Beginning at 11 a.m. along N. 14th St. & E. 9th Ave. in Ybor, join thousands of your closest friends as we gather together to celebrate our community’s diversity and all that brings us together! The street festival features Tampa Pride’s:

•Food Truck Lane: Whether you need a bite to eat or a delectable foodie shot for Instagram, our Food Truck Alley along 9th Ave. has just what you’re looking for, live from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

•Vendor Festival and Artisan’s Fair: There’s whozits and whatzits galore at the Vendor Festival and Artisan’s Fair on 9th Ave.! Enjoy Historic Ybor’s beautiful cobblestone streets while perusing local and national artisanal crafts and other vendors like local nonpro ts sharing community resources! Live from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

• Health & Wellness Fair, Presented by CAN Community Health: Local and national organizations provide education, testing and various other resources to keep our community educated, engaged and safe. Live from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

MAIN STAGE & CANTINA ENTERTAINMENT

Showcasing our incredibly talented community, the outdoor Main Stage and indoor Cuban Club Cantina will feature performances from noon-4 p.m. The Main Stage will be hosted by Angelique Young-Cavalier, Cortez Blue and Miss Tampa Pride 2023 Hazel E. Genevieve. Te Monet will host indoors with DJ Mastro HB Horace, where you can also grab a drink at the bar. The day will feature performances by DJ RYNZ, Tampa Pride Band, Jay Miah, Russell Mania, Jourdan Frost, Amari Lavish and many more!

TAMPA PRIDE 2023 DIVERSITY PARADE

This is where the magic happens! Join us for our 9th annual Tampa Pride Diversity Parade, featuring Tampa Bay area businesses and organizations that support our community! You may even catch a few national gures in this year’s parade! The parade kicks o at 4 p.m. and winds its way east from the corner of Nuccio Parkway and 7th Ave., down 7th Ave. to 20th St. We’ll be announcing the parade from Centro Ybor.

2023 PRIDE @ NIGHT

Our FREE, 18+ afterparty featuring headliner CupcakKe! Hosted by Brianna Summers with performances by Dougie Nielsen, straight from NYC; DJ Mike Sklarz; Miss Tampa Pride 2023 Hazel E. Genevieve; Tampa Pride 2023 Trailblazer Esme Russell; Aquariius; Juno Vibranz; Jewels; Phalin Angel; Diana Summers-Ransom; Autumn Vee; Discord Adams and Knives. A mini, charity turnabout will also bene t The SMART Ride, with a contest hosted by Designer Andrew Christian and much more! You won’t want to miss this — and best of all, there’s no cover! Showtime starts at 6 p.m. and festivities end at 11 p.m. Stage located in the Cuban Club courtyard.

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SWASHBUCKLER LEVEL $5,000+

T-Mobile

Dishing with mark & Carrie

Hampton Inn Ybor

Promo Printing Group

David A . Straz Foundation

USAA

USF Federal Credit Union

Bristol Myers Squibb

PGIM

Southern Nights Tampa

Bacardi/Patron/Sapha

Italian Insurance

BOOTY LEVEL $2,500+

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

Q Care Plus

Tampa Bay Rays & Metro Inclusive Health

Amgen, Inc.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

New York New York Pizza

Tampa International Airport

Viiv

La France

VSG - Vinik Sports Group

Lightning Foundation

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Visit Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Pride Band

Macy's

Majesty Title Services, a Division of LandCastle Title Group, LLC

BAND SPONSORS $1,500

Team Viewer

Suncoast Credit Union

Stephen Daly

DTCC

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller

Seacoast Bank

Citi Bank

Bank of America

Dicks Sporting Goods

Keurig Dr. Pepper

MATTY LEVEL $1,000

Team Viewer

Suncoast Credit Union

Stephen Daly

DTCC

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller

Seacoast Bank

Citi Bank

Bank of America

Dicks Sporting Goods

Keurig Dr. Pepper

PARROT LEVEL $499

Dolman Law Group

ESPOSITO LAW FIRM

FRIENDS OF TAMPA PRIDE

Zukku Sushi

Allegiant Global Partners

Astro Ice Cream CO LLC

Tampa YMCA LGBTQ+

Employee Resource Group

University of South Florida

MEDIA

University of South Florida

Out Coast

Tampa Bay Gay

Tru T

USF Radio

Photo Enrichments

WMNF 88.5FM Community

Radio

Happening Out TV

La Gaceta

TAMPA PRIDE ALLIES

East Ybor & Gary Historic Civic Association

Historic Ybor Neighborhood

Civic Association

PFLAG RIVERVIEW

Tampa Cuban Club

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

LIVE NATION

LiveNation.com

OPERA TAMPA - OUTLOUD

813-229-7827

StrazCenter.org/Opera-Tampa

ATTORNEY :

FAMILY DIPLOMACY LAW

813-443-0615

familydiplomacy.com

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

SUNCOAST HOSPICE

727-328-6420, 813-237-3066

ifYouSex.org

DENTIST

DELIZ DENTAL

813-755-1800

delizdentalstudio.com

EVENTS

ArtOUT GULFPORT

727-222-2508

ArtOUT.LGBTQ Gulfport.Org

FAMILY PLANNING

WECARE FAMILY CONNECTIONS

813-898-7273

WeCareFC.org

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

BELLABRAVA TAMPA

813-524-5226

BellaBrava.com/Locations/ Tampa

BIG STORM - YBOR

813-790-6519

BigStormBrewery.com/Ybor

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CAN COMMUNITY HEALTH

CANCommunityHealth.org

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – PINELLAS COUNTY

Pinellas.FloridaHealth.gov

TOBACCO FREE FLORIDA TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/ QuitYourWay

HOTEL AND RESORTS

BILMAR BEACH RESORT

866-906-1297

BilmarBeachResort.com

CASA DEL MERMAN

727-310-4130

+593 96-905-0162

GayStPete.com

REALTOR

JAMES WARREN

239-595-0084

jameswarren.org

RETAIL

GOLD AND DIAMOND SOURCE

727-573-9351

GoldAndDiamond.com

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

813-274-8130

TampaMuseum.org

THEATERS AND VENUES:

RUTH ECKERD HALL

727-791-7400

RuthEckerdHall.com

STRAZ CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

813-229-7827

StrazCenter.org

TAMPA THEATRE

813-274-8981

TampaTheatre.org

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Orlando International

Airport / MCO

407-825-2001

OrlandoAirports.com

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Do You BELLABRAVA?

For 18 years, BellaBrava has been a proud member of the community in Tampa Bay. From pizza to pasta, secondi to dolce, BellaBrava delivers its New World version of classic Italian dishes.

With two locations – one in Saint Petersburg and one in Tampa –we’re here for the LGBT community throughout Tampa Bay. And opening the fourth quarter of ’23, BellaBrava in Land ‘O Lakes will bring our authentic & original New World Trattoria to northern Tampa Bay.

Benvenuti a Tutti!

We’re here for the community every day on Beach Drive in downtown Saint Petersburg. Join us.

BellaBrava.com BellaBrava Saint Petersburg 204 Beach Drive NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 ph: 727.895.5515 BellaBrava Tampa 1015 Gramercy Lane, Tampa, FL 33607 ph: 813.524.5226 AND COMING SOON BellaBrava Bexley 16722 Focus Loop, Land O Lakes, FL 34638 ph: TBD StillwatersTavern.com 224 Beach Drive NE Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 727.350.1019 Stillwaters Tavern American Scratch Kitchen + Bar
Stillwaters Tavern, we pride ourselves on creating real food made from scratch. From our salad dressings to sauces, sausages to desserts, we are committed to creating the best possible meal for our Guests.
an intimate, welcoming atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining,
Tavern
for a casual,
dinner,
At
With
Stillwaters
is perfect
romantic
a lunch with friends, or a place to meet for cocktails after a long day.
& Original. . .
BellaBrava!
Authentic
Always

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