Archive for February, 2010

Butchwear

The Amazon Trail
by Lee Lynch
I don’t wear leather other than shoes or belts, but I do have my butchwear standards. Butch style, though, is different by generation, ethnicity, geography, personality and income. For example, I wouldn’t know how to dress appropriately for a dinner party on the upper east side of Manhattan. At gatherings that [...]

A Classy Place Pet Grooming
The Salon Most Pets Prefer

by Jackie DeGhetto
“A Classy Place Pet Grooming” opened in Kissimmee, Florida on May 5, 1982 by Deborah DeGhetto.  I met Deborah in December 1991. We became Lifetime and Business Partners right away.  It was “Love At First Sight” for pets and our own love for each other.  I can sum Deborah up in two words. [...]

Welcome the New Lesbian
Owned Deli in Gulfport

Meet & Greet Tuesday, February 23
 
Gulfport sometimes has all the luck, now they have a new breakfast/lunch venue and soon to be dinner. The girls are also looking into a liquor license so they will soon be serving beer and wine. I went over to Stella’s Deli this past Wednesday to meet with the owners, [...]

Tampa Bay 2010 Dog Games

The first Tampa Bay 2010 Dog Games
February 20th at SPCA Tampa Bay, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In celebration of the Winter Olympics, the SPCA Tampa Bay will host a one day series of canine presentations and competitions to promote obedience and healthy activities for both pet owner and canine.

Iris Blooms Despite the Cold

Cathy here.
I am very fortunate to have lovely well maintained landscaping where I live. Just outside my door is this beautiful Iris. There are several 3-4 foot high clumps with bunches of these lovely blooms. They almost look like Queen’s Tiara, but my blooms are not quite so ruffled. I have looked unsuccessfully for the [...]

Dash Named to “Power 25″ by Aquatics International Magazine

 Melon is a ProSuzy Gal and we are so proud of her and her accomplishments. YOU GO GIRL!!
Sarasota — M. Ellen (Melon) Dash, owner of Miracle Swimming Institute of Sarasota, FL has received an award by aquatics industry trade publication, Aquatics International as one of its “Power 25″ winners of 2010.

February is Feline Spay Month

The SPCA Tampa Bay is offering 100 free cat spay/neuter surgeries to people with limited income beginning Thursday, February 4th – February 25th.   Applicants must apply in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 4pm with a recent 1040 form. Pet owners – please do not bring your cats to this initial appointment. For [...]