Portillo’s, an iconic restaurant chain in the greater Chicago area, has announced that it’s opening in Tampa in early 2016. Company spokesman Nick Scarpina told Tampa Bay Business Journal that all Portillo’s units are corporate-owned and built from the ground up. The company is “in the final stages” of signing a lease in Tampa, he said. No […]
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TRAVEL: LGBT Ft. Lauderdale
posted by ErikRaymond
Spring break kicked off this week and while cities like Miami and Cancun are synonymous for legendary nightlife and extravagant Spring Break parties, Ft. Lauderdale has become notorious for its – versatile LGBT revelry. From dance clubs to dungeons, drag shows to local shops, brunch to bears, Ft. Lauderdale – more specifically, Wilton Manors, has […]
Orlando Drag Queen Ginger Minj Announced as Contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7
posted by ErikRaymond
Once again, an Orlando queen will appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Season 7, which launches in January, will feature Orlando’s own Ginger Minj. The announcement of the season seven contestants came live December 7 during Art Basel in Miami at the “2014 New Now Next Awards.” Although even before Bianca Del Rio snatched the crown […]
Gilt Nightclub Grand Opening | November 12, 2014
posted by ErikRaymond
New entertainment complex Gilt Nightclub opened its doors last night in the space formerly occupied by Roxy Nightclub. The club boasts a front lounge with billiards area along with a hookah station. From there you enter the main room which includes a 1,200 square foot dance floor and lush seating areas. Upstairs, enter a 6,000 […]
The Art of Fashion Runway Show at Neiman Marcus | Sept. 11, 2014
posted by ErikRaymond
On Thursday, September 11, Neiman Marcus at Millenia Mall hosted an exclusive runway show to mark their 20 year anniversary and to debut their fall and winter line. Thanks to our liaison for the evening, Fine Apparel Selling Associate, Todd McKee, my date and I were granted back stage access to see even more of […]
After 20 Years, MyOptics, Inc. Closes
posted by ErikRaymond
Earlier this month, MyOptics, Inc., the designer eyewear boutique, officially closed its doors. On July 3, exactly 20 years to the day they opened their original location on Orange Avenue. The closing comes with their lease end July 31 and after some personal setbacks in co-owner Peases’s life. He says that he will probably take […]
St. Pete Pride | June 27 – 29, 2014
posted by ErikRaymond
On Friday, June 27, The State Theater will play host to “27/82,” a fundraising concert to assist in funding various Tampa Bay community organizations. The concert features The Real L Word’s Hunter Valentine, Macklemore’s Same Love vocalist Mary Lambert, local sensation Connor Zwetsch, and others. The concert is being presented by St Pete Pride and Sarasota […]
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