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[QUOTE=Dick Lipschitz]Doesn't look like the crackdown will be ending anytime soon, particularly if TPD is bringing newspaper columnists along for the ride now.

[url]http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/the-mean-and-sleazy-streets-of-tampa/[/url]

Includes some detail about how the operation works.

Stay safe, play safe.

Cheers,
DL[/QUOTE]

Maybe we should all get together, pool our money and purchase an adult theater. With LEO buying up all the $11 tickets in droves, we could set up a nice little taxpayer provided $100,000 plus mongering fund. We could even hire some jobless perverts to come in and whack off every so often to keep LEO coming back for more. Add a Krispy Kreme rack in the lobby and we'll all be rich.

CB

[QUOTE=Dick Lipschitz]Doesn't look like the crackdown will be ending anytime soon, particularly if TPD is bringing newspaper columnists along for the ride now.

[url]http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/the-mean-and-sleazy-streets-of-tampa/[/url]

Includes some detail about how the operation works.

Stay safe, play safe.

Cheers,

DL[/QUOTE]Thanks for posting this article DL, it is a good read. Not to ruin it for anyone but they claim to have closed 8 businesses including Xposed (regardless of what the sign says) and arrested 108 persons.

Today's St. Petersburg Times has a long look at why the crackdown is happening. It's no big secret that the residents and nonadult businesses in Drew Park have wanted to do something about the adult businesses for years, but now they've mobilized. Paraphrasing a police spokeswoman: "We wouldn't be doing this if the residents hadn't asked us to."

Here's the story: [url]http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/article637773.ece[/url]

Here's what else you need to know, which should further convince you that the crackdown probably won't end anytime soon: There are at least two proposals before the city to redevelop Drew Park into residential, business or mixed-use zoning. With the economy the way it is, and with land sales in the tank, you've gotta figure the city will do whatever it takes to stimulate growth and generate revenue. Makes sense, economically. Not good news for those who indulge in some occasional adult fun, however.

Oh, and here's an interesting graphic from today's Times:

Status of nonregulated adult businesses since the beginning of this operation:
- Erotic Angels: Property owner evicted tenant, out of business.
- Faberge Lingerie: Closed after a prostitution arrest.
- Mystic: Property owner evicted tenant, out of business.
- Sweet Cheeks: Closed as of May 5.
- Variety's: Manager stated he will be closed by the end of the month.
- Miss Behavin: Lease is up Aug. 1, and property owner does not intend to renew.
- ETS: Closed, but not out of business.
- Xposed: Closed, but not out of business.
- Body Talk: Open.

Number of arrests per business:
- 5 Body Talk Lingerie
- 2 Erotic Toy Store (ETS)
- 1 Faberge Lingerie
- 2 Miss Behavin
- 5 Variety's
- 7 Xposed Playmates
- 20 Playhouse
- 3 Legends
- 2 Platinum Showgirls
- 13 Fantasy Land
- 1 Thee Love Shack
- 4 Buddies
- 45 Other arrests: including open container violations, driving offenses
110 Total arrests

Food for thought.

Cheers,
DL

[QUOTE=Dick Lipschitz]
Status of nonregulated adult businesses since the beginning of this operation:
- Erotic Angels: Property owner evicted tenant, out of business.
- Faberge Lingerie: Closed after a prostitution arrest.
- Mystic: Property owner evicted tenant, out of business.
- Sweet Cheeks: Closed as of May 5.
- Variety's: Manager stated he will be closed by the end of the month.
- Miss Behavin: Lease is up Aug. 1, and property owner does not intend to renew.
- ETS: Closed, but not out of business.
- Xposed: Closed, but not out of business.
- Body Talk: Open.

Number of arrests per business:
- 5 Body Talk Lingerie
- 2 Erotic Toy Store (ETS)
- 1 Faberge Lingerie
- 2 Miss Behavin
- 5 Variety's
- 7 Xposed Playmates
- 20 Playhouse
- 3 Legends
- 2 Platinum Showgirls
- 13 Fantasy Land
- 1 Thee Love Shack
- 4 Buddies
- 45 Other arrests: including open container violations, driving offenses
110 Total arrests

Food for thought.

Cheers,
DL[/QUOTE]
Hmmm... where did the former models go? They still have to earn a living and don't have a lot of other "skills". I don't think Yoyo at ETS has now suddenly started a job at Tampa General as a brain surgeon. Maybe there are some bargains on Craig's list since the girls still need money and now must be working out of their homes.

If anyone has any 411 on the former models and contact info, let us know.

CB

[QUOTE=Dick Lipschitz]

Number of arrests per business:
- 5 Body Talk Lingerie
- 2 Erotic Toy Store (ETS)
- 1 Faberge Lingerie
- 2 Miss Behavin
- 5 Variety's
- 7 Xposed Playmates
- 20 Playhouse
- 3 Legends
- 2 Platinum Showgirls
- 13 Fantasy Land
- 1 Thee Love Shack
- 4 Buddies
- 45 Other arrests: including open container violations, driving offenses
110 Total arrests

Food for thought.

Cheers,
DL[/QUOTE]Platinum Showgirls made the list? Hmmm. Something going on there that I missed? I thought the Pink Pony days were long gone. Maybe a drug arrest? Anybody know?

[QUOTE=Dick Lipschitz]Here's what else you need to know, which should further convince you that the crackdown probably won't end anytime soon: There are at least two proposals before the city to redevelop Drew Park into residential, business or mixed-use zoning. With the economy the way it is, and with land sales in the tank, you've gotta figure the city will do whatever it takes to stimulate growth and generate revenue. Makes sense, economically. Not good news for those who indulge in some occasional adult fun, however.
[/QUOTE]

Another thing to consider is TIA. Long range expansion plans eventually have the airport taking a good chunk of the Drew Park property. The airport can not expand west, north or south due to existing roads so the only way to go is to the east.

I bet the hubbys didnt complain about any of the ladies walking, Its just the pissy wives making a fuss that there man is spending way to much time walking the dog. I wish I lived near a nice little place I could walk to it would make life so much easier.
Where did all the ladies go to-- The Street? Shops? CL or Online somewhere?
Rent still needs to get paid somehow.

Happy Hunting..

[QUOTE=Dick Lipschitz]Today's St. Petersburg Times has a long look at why the crackdown is happening. It's no big secret that the residents and nonadult businesses in Drew Park have wanted to do something about the adult businesses for years, but now they've mobilized. Paraphrasing a police spokeswoman: "We wouldn't be doing this if the residents hadn't asked us to."

Here's the story: [url]http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/article637773.ece[/url]

Here's what else you need to know, which should further convince you that the crackdown probably won't end anytime soon: There are at least two proposals before the city to redevelop Drew Park into residential, business or mixed-use zoning. With the economy the way it is, and with land sales in the tank, you've gotta figure the city will do whatever it takes to stimulate growth and generate revenue. Makes sense, economically. Not good news for those who indulge in some occasional adult fun, however.

Oh, and here's an interesting graphic from today's Times:

Status of nonregulated adult businesses since the beginning of this operation:
- Erotic Angels: Property owner evicted tenant, out of business.
- Faberge Lingerie: Closed after a prostitution arrest.
- Mystic: Property owner evicted tenant, out of business.
- Sweet Cheeks: Closed as of May 5.
- Variety's: Manager stated he will be closed by the end of the month.
- Miss Behavin: Lease is up Aug. 1, and property owner does not intend to renew.
- ETS: Closed, but not out of business.
- Xposed: Closed, but not out of business.
- Body Talk: Open.

Number of arrests per business:
- 5 Body Talk Lingerie
- 2 Erotic Toy Store (ETS)
- 1 Faberge Lingerie
- 2 Miss Behavin
- 5 Variety's
- 7 Xposed Playmates
- 20 Playhouse
- 3 Legends
- 2 Platinum Showgirls
- 13 Fantasy Land
- 1 Thee Love Shack
- 4 Buddies
- 45 Other arrests: including open container violations, driving offenses
110 Total arrests

Food for thought.

Cheers,
DL[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Originalwook]Another thing to consider is TIA. Long range expansion plans eventually have the airport taking a good chunk of the Drew Park property. The airport can not expand west, north or south due to existing roads so the only way to go is to the east.[/QUOTE]

Exactly. That's why Aquarius is no longer around ... in anticipation of the expansion.

Cheers,
DL

"Where did all the ladies go to-- The Street? Shops? CL or Online somewhere?
Rent still needs to get paid somehow."

I had termites in my house once. Was told when YOU get rid of them, the termites don't really die; they just move to your neighbor's house. I think that's what may happen with these businesses. My opinion is that there's a lot of $$ being made by the owners, and I expect to see them opening up in new, safer locations. US 41, south, or Adamo Drive might be possibilities.

It would keep them busy that way!!!!

XOXOXO,

Lissa

[QUOTE=Clinton Bush]Maybe we should all get together, pool our money and purchase an adult theater. With LEO buying up all the $11 tickets in droves, we could set up a nice little taxpayer provided $100,000 plus mongering fund. We could even hire some jobless perverts to come in and whack off every so often to keep LEO coming back for more. Add a Krispy Kreme rack in the lobby and we'll all be rich.

CB[/QUOTE]

Can anyone say why society has so much hatred for public prostitutes while embracing private prostitututes?

In general, people are uncomfortable in their skin/body and cannot tolerate the fact that a prostitute can make more money in an hour than they can in a day or even a week. That I think is the root of people's hatred. It has nothing to do with morals. People do all sort of things in the privacy of their homes with their sex partners. I won't go into their full description. God would be ashamed at that and cringe.

I would guess that from a womans stance that there man is seeing another woman and not her. Plus he might be able to spend the money better than on some hooker. From a mans perspective its about who has the most toys. Some guys want more than they can afford. I know you see some of the prettiest ladies on a ugly rich dude. Well these escorts are gorgeous. It might be the closest that a normal guy will ever get to having a beautiful lady.

So people hate for all sorts of reasons that are really silly. I just think its what some one else has and they want it also.

Happy Hunting..


[QUOTE=Prof Self Help]Can anyone say why society has so much hatred for public prostitutes while embracing private prostitututes?

In general, people are uncomfortable in their skin/body and cannot tolerate the fact that a prostitute can make more money in an hour than they can in a day or even a week. That I think is the root of people's hatred. It has nothing to do with morals. People do all sort of things in the privacy of their homes with their sex partners. I won't go into their full description. God would be ashamed at that and cringe.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Prof Self Help]Can anyone say why society has so much hatred for public prostitutes while embracing private prostitututes?

In general, people are uncomfortable in their skin/body and cannot tolerate the fact that a prostitute can make more money in an hour than they can in a day or even a week. That I think is the root of people's hatred. It has nothing to do with morals. People do all sort of things in the privacy of their homes with their sex partners. I won't go into their full description. God would be ashamed at that and cringe.[/QUOTE]While I'm not sure what you mean by "private prostitutes", I don't think the societal reflex against prostitution has anything to do with money envy, I think it threatens those who don't have the balls to go for it, and those who just don't know better, or think it's all subhumanizing to the lady who performs the service.

You are talking about two divergent forces here; the male reaction against it and the female reaction against it -

I think women are easier to understand when they want it stopped at any cost: some women think all prostitutes are victims, and self-project their own experiences and think how terrible it would be to be victimized as a sex-server to benefit the man who controlled/abused them. Some women see prostitution as the ultimate competitor, those using sex with their hubby or partner as the "hook" by which she feels she has her control of the relationship: if he can rent it, how he wants it, how is she to keep control?

Guys' attitudes I just don't get. Some are so brainwashed in religious bullshit, some are so pussy-whipped, and some are just so ball-less that they couldn't even unzip if they tried a hooker without blowing their wads - so they transfer their fixation against the ladies we love. I think no small number of the most vehemently anti-prostitution men are the ones who really most resent women in general.

Someone else in one of these forums wrote that for some of us [OLD in my case] have the best "dreams" of our lives and pay to have them. Believe me, I APPRECIATE having some lovely young lady straight out of a Penthouse dream cleaning my plumbing - how in the hell else could I experience this incredible magic?

And who gets hurt?

NOBODY.

Society is schitzo; at least we here in the hobby know what we want, why we want it, and can be grateful to the ladies who provide for those needs. We don't hurt anyone, we don't manipulate anyone, and a LOT of us appreciate our wonderful dream partners.

My 2 cents.

I think society is jealous that I am going to cum on the face of their wife or ex girlfribd for 20 roses.

I mean why can't society just accept that meeting someone and having them buck naked hooting like an owl within 10 minutes is pure fun (see my prior posts)

What is a private prostitute? And where can I get one.

By the way, no one has replied about getting their noodle sucked by Karrey. I don't thanka she lika to sucka dicka.

Bring back Osaka!

[QUOTE=Fun Fella]What is a private prostitute? And where can I get one.

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It's called a wife from what I am told. Just like regular prostitutes they are fun for only a while. :-)