User talk:Waldokatz

Carrie West, a local businessman, political, community and GLBT activist, lives in Tampa, Florida. Having resided in Tampa Bay since 1980, he graduated from University of South Florida in Bradcasting Communications and Political Science degrees and has been involved in a lot of Florida politics including running for Tampa City Council (1998, 2010). A USAF law enforcemnet veteran. Involved in the gay community, he and partner Mark Bias, co-operate a gay pride shop, MC FILM FESTIVAL in Historic Ybor City in the newly created GaYBOR District. Also he is credited for being a Founder/President of the nationally recognized new West Florida gay destination community, GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City. AWARDS/ APPOINTMENTS: * USF ALUMNI 2011 Community Leadership Award * Tampa Bay Business Guild, "Citizen of the Year" 2009 * National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association writing award recognition * National Marine Safety Board, appointed Member * Ybor City Development Corp (City of Tampa), appointed Member * Barrio Latino Commissioner, Tampa City Council appointment