Sir Jerry, Bad Boy Dan, take leather titles
Sir Jerry and Bad Boy Dan took the Sir and Boy titles, respectively, in the Tampa Bay Leather Sir/Boy Contest 2010 at the Flamingo Resort Feb. 27. The two men were among nearly 10 contestants vying for the two titles. First runner ups were Master Mark in the Sir category and Boy Michael in the Boy division. Sir Jerry and Bad Boy Dan will both advance to the Southeast Division Leather finals in Fort Lauderdale later this year.
FORGE seeking donors
The Florida Organization Regarding Gender Equality is looking for donors to assist female to male transsexuals with the cost of chest reconstruction surgery. The non-profit group will hold its next fundraising event at the Gulfport Casino on Saturday, April 3. Sponsorship packages are available and door prizes will be available at the event. For more information on FORGE or to donate to the organization, visit ForgeFl.org.
Dennis TV wraps three shows in St. Pete
The Dennis Talk Revolution television show has successfully taped three shows in its new downtown St. Petersburg studio. Pioneer Studios is packaging the first-ever all-LGBT talk show hosted by Dennis Esposito for potential network airings. While the show is on temporary filming hiatus, it will return soon and is in need of audience participants. For more information on the show or to learn how to become an audience member, visit DennisTV.com.
Gay dance instructor donates services to Metro
Out dance instructor Tom Stango will offer ballroom dance lessons at Metro Charities’ St. Petersburg location beginning Monday, March 8. Stango has taught ballroom dance in Tampa Bay for the past 12 years and is a group fitness instructor in Clearwater. All fees collected for the classes are donated to Metro Charities. For more information on classes, times and fees, visit MetroCharities.org.
Suncoast Cathedral to hold homecoming
Suncoast Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church in Venice will officially move into its new home on Sunday, March 27. A 5 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony will feature guest speakers Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson and Rev. Elder Lillie Brock. Entertaining will be Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota. For more information visit SuncoastMCC.org.
Registration opens for AIDS Ride
Trinity Charities will once again hold its AIDS Bike Ride on Legacy Trail on Saturday, April 24, at 8 am. Registration for the charity ride is now open. Interested cyclists of all abilities are encouraged to register at TrinityCharities.org.
