Pics of Pool Side Soiree Fundraiser

posted: May 23, 2010 

what a spectacular bash for Equality Florida and Metro Wellness and Community Centers! over 100 guests joined together to support these two wonderful organizations at the gorgeous poolside of the slade in channelside.  with raspberry lemonade martinis in hand, we dined on a sumptuous array of fare prepared by stonechef caterers.  the menu included...

Pics from Gay Men’s Sunset Yoga

posted: May 18, 2010 

the Vinoy’s rooftop esplanade, overlooking st. petersburg’s beautiful straub park and downtown waterfront made for a tranquil setting for our sunset yoga class. then as the  sky darkened we took our chances and enjoyed the breeze off the water as the rain was quickly approaching. instead of wet sunset yoga, our hosts at the Vinoy opened...

Pics May Dinner & Movie

posted: May 16, 2010 

yet another large turnout for o&a’s dinner & movie! this monthly o&a event continues to bring people together to enjoy good food, fun, and film as part of the tampa international gay & lesbian film festival. over 40 o&a members gathered at hamburger mary’s to enjoy the food and mingling, then the big prize drawings for...

Pics from O&A Watersports & Beach Ball

posted: May 16, 2010 

o&a had a great day at the beach with good friends, good food, and a bevy of hydro sports! we had a blast with stand up paddle boarding, tandem kayaking, glass bottom kayaking, single kayaking, and water biking around the bay near spa beach.  for several, this was a first experience paddle boarding, and the water was perfect for learning quickly....

Pics from O&A at Hair

posted: May 2, 2010 

it truly was an electric, eclectic, fantastic trip back to the 60s! staged in st. petersburg’s demens landing park, directly on the beautiful bayfront, the weather was perfect for this evening of outdoor theater. o&a members came out en masse to enjoy the event together.  55 of us filled a large strip of the blanket lawn space and chair space,...

Pics from Women’s Sunset Boating

posted: April 24, 2010 

what a gorgeous evening for a sunset cruise! o&a women set out on the electric yacht, endeavour, to wine, dine, and enjoy the beautiful bayfront views of downtown st. pete. as soon as we cruised out of the marina and into the bay, we watched sailboats skim nearby, then later, a dolphin, who made a brief appearance. the endeavour provided such...

Pics from Record Setting Fundraiser

posted: April 22, 2010 

outrageous!  o&a and hamburger mary’s teamed up for a record-setting evening of drag bingo! through the unbelievable support of o&a attendees, this event brought in the largest crowd and highest amount of donations that hamburger mary’s bingo has yet seen.  we were so delighted that this was such a successful fundraiser for Metro...

Pics from An Adventure in Brunching & NonBoating

posted: April 19, 2010 

from food station to food station, o&a men grazed through the Vinoy’s award winning sunday brunch. in our private luxury dining room with marble tables and velvet chairs we sipped on endless mimosas and engaged in lovely conversation. from eggs to ceviche to seafood and meats to cheeses and fruits and then finally the dessert station, it was...

Pics from Another Great Night of Food, Fun & Film

posted: April 18, 2010 

o&a filmbuffs gathered for another evening of dinner & movie fun! this monthly o&a event continues to bring people together in support of tiglff’s film series. this month, almost half of o&a’s dinner & movie guests were newcomers!  we all enjoyed a great hamburger mary’s dinner, saw some big winners in our WEAR...

Pics from Driving Miss Daisy

posted: April 5, 2010 

oh what a night! first, o&a men and women gathered at primi urban cafe to mingle and share delicious appetizers and cocktails while listening to talented pianist richard johnson play broadway classics. then, it was off to american stage to see the brilliant portrayal of “driving miss daisy,” starring ann morrison, bob devin jones,...

Canopy Tree Climb

posted: April 3, 2010 

o&a men and women strapped on their harnesses, grabbed the ropes, and hoisted themselves up to great heights in an invigorating afternoon of tree climbing! courageous all, the group found new ways of testing their agility and cirque du soleil potential. special welcome to newcomers amy, bobby, and ed! we hope you’ll join us for many more...

One With Nature

posted: March 30, 2010 

what a perfect day for 20 homosexuals to take on the elements for a 6+ mile hike. check out the pics y’all forwarded warm welcome o&a first timers: carlan, barb and becca…we look forward to seeing you at future o&a events! use the link below to share these pics with your friends on facebook Share on Facebook

70 for Dinner: Another Sell Out Event

posted: March 20, 2010 

another o&a sell out, 70 for food, fun, friends and film! o&a film series dinner & movie continues to attract sell out crowds. and, our private dinner with piano player and delicious italian meal at primi urban cafe set the bar quite high. don’t miss out on april’s event, click here for details. special thanks to ulyana macaluso,...

The Amazing O&A Aerialists

posted: March 14, 2010 

we were airborne! jose’s dancing and gymnastic skills came in quite handy, wow, his first try was amazing. randy, you waited so patiently for this event to post and you took to it like a pro. kudos to kendall embracing a fear head-on. it was a beautiful day for a new experience shared with new friends pushing ourselves to the limits of our comfort...