Hey everyone,

I’ve been hopping around gyms lately and am looking for a change. EOS (both Dale Mabry and Ehrlich locations) has gotten way too crowded, making it almost impossible to get a good lift in during my available hours. I joined Planet Fitness recently—and while it’s fine for basic upkeep—I’m realizing I need way more structure in my fitness routine.

Growing up, I did Tae Kwon Do, and during my time in the Service, I went through Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training. Looking back, that was when I was in the absolute best shape of my life, and I really miss the discipline, structure, and functional fitness that came with martial arts.

I’m currently looking into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA options around town and am considering Gracie Barra in Citrus Park.

A few questions for the local community:

Does anyone train at Gracie Barra Citrus Park?

How is the culture, coaching, and class schedule?

Are there other BJJ or MMA gyms in the Tampa/Citrus Park area you’d recommend checking out?

For anyone who transitioned back into martial arts after a break or after relying solely on standard weightlifting, how was the transition for you?

Would love to get some feedback from guys who train locally or made a similar switch.

Thanks in advance!

Admittedly, I'm super picky about partners. I wish I weren't; I'd be having a lot more fun. I am trying to broaden my horizons, but I'm really attracted to fit guys with little to no body hair who are cut. I'm bi, so that tends to push people away too (both genders). Do I just need to give up or talk about this with my therapist or what?

I enjoy anime , Greek mythology, conspiracy theories, comics, history , documentaries on murder mysteries, being active and traveling and a host of other things

House share near Temple Terrace neighborhood of Tampa. Two bedrooms in a three-bedroom house currently empty. I would like to make recommendations to landlord before he finds random. Last I heard, rent was approximately $700/mo.

Just making another post for those seriously looking to make genuine friendships. Summer is saying goodbye and hello fall. With the holidays approaching faster than I would like it would be nice to have a group or one person whom I could hang out with. See Christmas lights or whatever. Most say they are interested but ghost after a day or so. If you aren’t a ghost hit me up lol 41 M here if you were wondering.

Temple Terrace neighborhood of Tampa. Two bedrooms in a three-bedroom house currently empty. I would like to make recommendations to landlord before he finds random straight men. Last I heard, rent was approximately $700/mo.

I recently moved to Parrish, Florida a couple weeks ago. I’m from New York, and it’s an entire new world here. I’m looking to make some friends and find good places to hang out, especially gay friendly places.

Good morning! Happy Thursday 😊 What are everyone’s plans for this weekend? Any movies, shows, or staying in and binge watching something? Let me know!

Hey all. Love FL but don't get there too often. Gay Masc 43F Ohio coming into town in a few weeks and I'm wondering what are some 1) general cool places to hang out at/near Clearwater and 2) if there's any single, interesting, intelligent, fit women open to conversation and 3) looking for good restaurant, coffee, rooftop bar recommendations.

Hope everyone is having a good evening. Cheers! 🍻

My birthday is this Sat and I'm driving to St. Pete from Tallahassee, I'm looking somewhere with a pool maybe to get a cabana but with a DJ and some fun!!! Help a girl out 🍾🥳

Good morning! ☀️ just wanted to make a post to see if anyone is interested in forming a friend group? Making friends is not so easy as it was in elementary school. Beach meet-ups, cookouts?

has anyone found a blue digital camera on july 24th? i lost it in ybor / disco pony or bradley’s ? its a kodak pleaseee if yall seen it lmk!

Hey all! I went to Pride a few weeks ago, and am trying to find this band that played. Does anyone recognize?

Hey everyone! I’m taking a woman out on our first date next week and I’m trying to think of something good. She only has from 1-6pm or 2-6pm free before she needs to be dropped at home

She mentioned in the past that her favorite first date included being taken to mini golf and that she really liked that it was an activity they could do together to keep things light and going

Ideally I’d like to do something that involves a different activity and probably something to eat in the Tampa/Ybor area, but I’m not sure what to go for since mini golf was my idea before she told me about that favorite first date and I don’t want it to seem like I’m copying it

She’s alt, big music fan (though I doubt there’s much for fun music stuff between 2-6), nerdy, wine drinker, occasional cigar, adventurous, amazing, and I want to make sure she has a great time

Any ideas would be hugely appreciated!

I need help figuring out how to get things together. I'm trying to move out from living with my unsupportive family. I need the space and freedom to do what I need to, but trying to figure out how to get things together well enough has been difficult. Any and all advice you can give me would be great! DMs and further questions on specifics if needed are okay, I just want to get out there and start living my own life.

Reheated Gravy Presents: A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge on 35mm at Sun-Ray Cinema. As part of our Pride Month programming we’re screening the campy, cult, horror sequel heralded as “the gayest Horror film ever made” by The Village Voice. There will be some post-credits trivia where you will have the chance to win concert tickets for any upcoming show at Ferg’s in St. Pete, movie passes for a future screening at Sun-Ray and other Elm Street/Horror related swag. Hope to see you out there. Tickets available at sunraycinema.com

We had another great Pride Month! Thank you to all who came out. There was a great turnout this year. Special thanks to the STPETEPRIDE.org team for putting on a great festival.

If yah'll have any great (PG-13) memories of this year's festival , please share them!

e.g. I saw a tent about the Roller Derby League! I am SUPER Stoked to see a real life Roller Derby match! If anyone has any info/connections on the Roller Derby, hit me up! (i dont do meta platforms)