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Anyone been to the Gold Club on Adamo recently? I haven't been in since about June, but I'm about ready to head back. Last time I was there, a hottie named Atana (hope I spelled it right) gave me the best dance I've had in years. If she's still there (and not fired for the freaky, freaky things she did in that champagne room) I'm SO going back!
OK Gents, for those of you who've frequented the club scene in Tampa for awhile, does anyone recall some good times at this place? It was situated right at the base of the bridge in Tampa, on the right hand side, headed west BEFORE you drove over the bay to St. Pete. (I-275 or the Gandy?)
I used to travel to Tampa on business frequently back in the 90's and entertain clients who, much to my horror, actually favored places like this for a little R&R on the old expense account. We certainly spent our fair share of time at such legendary stops as the 'Mons' and 'Space Odyssey', and I think I may have actually wound up consummating a 'marriage' to a stripper in a drunken moment at a club who's name and location I forget! (It's all so jumbled and confusing.) But for me, the Tanga or 'Tonga' Club, whatever the name, was the epitome of good, dirty fun. I remember the ladies mostly being solid 'B's' on the grading scale, some perhaps just a tad too thick or a few years past their prime. But Brother, what these gals may have lacked in pure, pristine physical beauty they more than made up for in enthusiasm and sheer naughtiness! I vividly recall one 40+ year old hardbody MILF bet me she could cause me to 'ruin' my new jeans right there in just 3 songs or less. (And dances were only $10 each if memory serves.) And damn if she didn't hold up her end of the bargain! She did things to me and whispered such 'awful suggestions' in my ear that I still blush to this day when I think about it. Whew!
I traveled for my work a great deal all over the country during those years, and often found myself 'forced' to spend my company's hard-earned entertainment dollars on demanding clients in many a joint like this. (The deal was I bought all the drinks, they had to pay for their own dances) But I never found a place that turned me on more than the old "Tonga'. Sadly, I hear it burned down several years ago, and under some 'suspicious' circumstances. (?)
So, am I letting the misty memories of good times past 'fog' up my recollections too much? Was it really as raunchy and bawdy as I re-tell here? Let us know if you remember it as kindly as I do.
[QUOTE=Rippa; 1294998]OK Gents, for those of you who've frequented the club scene in Tampa for awhile, does anyone recall some good times at this place? It was situated right at the base of the bridge in Tampa, on the right hand side, headed west BEFORE you drove over the bay to St. Pete. (I-275 or the Gandy?)
I used to travel to Tampa on business frequently back in the 90's and entertain clients who, much to my horror, actually favored places like this for a little R&R on the old expense account. We certainly spent our fair share of time at such legendary stops as the 'Mons' and 'Space Odyssey', and I think I may have actually wound up consummating a 'marriage' to a stripper in a drunken moment at a club who's name and location I forget! (It's all so jumbled and confusing.) But for me, the Tanga or 'Tonga' Club, whatever the name, was the epitome of good, dirty fun. I remember the ladies mostly being solid 'B's' on the grading scale, some perhaps just a tad too thick or a few years past their prime. But Brother, what these gals may have lacked in pure, pristine physical beauty they more than made up for in enthusiasm and sheer naughtiness! I vividly recall one 40+ year old hardbody MILF bet me she could cause me to 'ruin' my new jeans right there in just 3 songs or less. (And dances were only $10 each if memory serves.) And damn if she didn't hold up her end of the bargain! She did things to me and whispered such 'awful suggestions' in my ear that I still blush to this day when I think about it. Whew!
I traveled for my work a great deal all over the country during those years, and often found myself 'forced' to spend my company's hard-earned entertainment dollars on demanding clients in many a joint like this. (The deal was I bought all the drinks, they had to pay for their own dances) But I never found a place that turned me on more than the old "Tonga'. Sadly, I hear it burned down several years ago, and under some 'suspicious' circumstances. (?)
So, am I letting the misty memories of good times past 'fog' up my recollections too much? Was it really as raunchy and bawdy as I re-tell here? Let us know if you remember it as kindly as I do.[/QUOTE]It was on the Tampa end of the Rt. 60 Causeway. It was torn down for a road widening project along with another joint, a bar, and a restaurant or two. I don't recall any pre-demolition fire. Old timers, correct me if I'm off on this.
[QUOTE=Rippa; 1294998]OK Gents, for those of you who've frequented the club scene in Tampa for awhile, does anyone recall some good times at this place? It was situated right at the base of the bridge in Tampa, on the right hand side, headed west BEFORE you drove over the bay to St. Pete. (I-275 or the Gandy?)
I used to travel to Tampa on business frequently back in the 90's and entertain clients who, much to my horror, actually favored places like this for a little R&R on the old expense account. We certainly spent our fair share of time at such legendary stops as the 'Mons' and 'Space Odyssey', and I think I may have actually wound up consummating a 'marriage' to a stripper in a drunken moment at a club who's name and location I forget! (It's all so jumbled and confusing.) But for me, the Tanga or 'Tonga' Club, whatever the name, was the epitome of good, dirty fun. I remember the ladies mostly being solid 'B's' on the grading scale, some perhaps just a tad too thick or a few years past their prime. But Brother, what these gals may have lacked in pure, pristine physical beauty they more than made up for in enthusiasm and sheer naughtiness! I vividly recall one 40+ year old hardbody MILF bet me she could cause me to 'ruin' my new jeans right there in just 3 songs or less. (And dances were only $10 each if memory serves.) And damn if she didn't hold up her end of the bargain! She did things to me and whispered such 'awful suggestions' in my ear that I still blush to this day when I think about it. Whew!
I traveled for my work a great deal all over the country during those years, and often found myself 'forced' to spend my company's hard-earned entertainment dollars on demanding clients in many a joint like this. (The deal was I bought all the drinks, they had to pay for their own dances) But I never found a place that turned me on more than the old "Tonga'. Sadly, I hear it burned down several years ago, and under some 'suspicious' circumstances. (?)
So, am I letting the misty memories of good times past 'fog' up my recollections too much? Was it really as raunchy and bawdy as I re-tell here? Let us know if you remember it as kindly as I do.[/QUOTE]You are referring to the (in) famous Tanga Lounge. Some of the old-timers on this board still reminisce about the place, years after its demise.
Where the girl's were so nasty and made money the old fashioned way. THEY EARNED IT! Well it made a good LAST STOP of the evening. Sigh I miss the old days life was so simple. Ten dollar lapdances One dollar Budweisers, plenty of extras in the parking lot but there was no need to go outside. (tear comes to left eye, sniff) Ajdal out.
[QUOTE=Deviousdog;1295132]You are referring to the (in) famous Tanga Lounge. Some of the old-timers on this board still reminisce about the place, years after its demise.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Longhairngotee;1295034]It was on the Tampa end of the Rt. 60 Causeway. It was torn down for a road widening project along with another joint, a bar, and a restaurant or two. I don't recall any pre-demolition fire. Old timers, correct me if I'm off on this.[/QUOTE]Yes, you are correct. It closed down and then got torn down due to the road widening project. Eminent domain at work. Even though at the point it took place, the club had seen much better days (even though they weren't great days in the past compared to others). Still (sometimes) a good time was had and some places are missed.
[QUOTE=Longhairngotee;1295034]It was on the Tampa end of the Rt. 60 Causeway. It was torn down for a road widening project along with another joint, a bar, and a restaurant or two. I don't recall any pre-demolition fire. Old timers, correct me if I'm off on this.[/QUOTE]At one point Joe Redner was a part owner in the Tanga. As I understand it, there was some sort of falling out between the owners and there was a fire that damaged a small part of the club. It was never really proven to be arson as I understand it but it was always rumored that Joe was somehow involved. He was eventually bought out or was somehow compensated for his part ownership and the sole owner became someone whose name I don't recall now.
At one point in it's history, there was a separate small building where the lap dances took place. You found your girl and the two of you actually walked out of the Tanga to the little place next door for the dances. They also put in a shower and offered shower dances.
[QUOTE=Rippa; 1294998]OK Gents, for those of you who've frequented the club scene in Tampa for awhile, does anyone recall some good times at this place? It was situated right at the base of the bridge in Tampa, on the right hand side, headed west BEFORE you drove over the bay to St. Pete. (I-275 or the Gandy?)
I used to travel to Tampa on business frequently back in the 90's and entertain clients who, much to my horror, actually favored places like this for a little R&R on the old expense account. We certainly spent our fair share of time at such legendary stops as the 'Mons' and 'Space Odyssey', and I think I may have actually wound up consummating a 'marriage' to a stripper in a drunken moment at a club who's name and location I forget! (It's all so jumbled and confusing.) But for me, the Tanga or 'Tonga' Club, whatever the name, was the epitome of good, dirty fun. I remember the ladies mostly being solid 'B's' on the grading scale, some perhaps just a tad too thick or a few years past their prime. But Brother, what these gals may have lacked in pure, pristine physical beauty they more than made up for in enthusiasm and sheer naughtiness! I vividly recall one 40+ year old hardbody MILF bet me she could cause me to 'ruin' my new jeans right there in just 3 songs or less. (And dances were only $10 each if memory serves.) And damn if she didn't hold up her end of the bargain! She did things to me and whispered such 'awful suggestions' in my ear that I still blush to this day when I think about it. Whew!
I traveled for my work a great deal all over the country during those years, and often found myself 'forced' to spend my company's hard-earned entertainment dollars on demanding clients in many a joint like this. (The deal was I bought all the drinks, they had to pay for their own dances) But I never found a place that turned me on more than the old "Tonga'. Sadly, I hear it burned down several years ago, and under some 'suspicious' circumstances. (?)
So, am I letting the misty memories of good times past 'fog' up my recollections too much? Was it really as raunchy and bawdy as I re-tell here? Let us know if you remember it as kindly as I do.[/QUOTE]What a loss it was. Tanga Lounge, RIP! There was no fire, it was highway expansion that did them in, they didn't have a choice. In, take-out, next door and parking lot was available back in in the day. The private rooms off to the left of the entrance were so low the you actually had to lower your head to get into them. But it was more than worth it. Will we ever see ten dollar (three for 25) lap dances with the enthusiasm of the "good ole days"? The current girls these days have been spoiled by the boom years of past, that won't be back anytime soon.
Smut
[QUOTE=Smutmeister; 1295411]What a loss it was. Tanga Lounge, RIP! There was no fire, it was highway expansion that did them in, they didn't have a choice. In, take-out, next door and parking lot was available back in in the day. The private rooms off to the left of the entrance were so low the you actually had to lower your head to get into them. But it was more than worth it. Will we ever see ten dollar (three for 25) lap dances with the enthusiasm of the "good ole days"? The current girls these days have been spoiled by the boom years of past, that won't be back anytime soon.
Smut[/QUOTE]Yes, it was road expansion that took down the Tanga and no it was not destroyed by a fire. But, there was at one point many years before that, a fire that did do some damage to the back side of the club. It was at the height of the ownership tussle between the two partners.
[QUOTE=Originalwook;1295244]At one point Joe Redner was a part owner in the Tanga. As I understand it, there was some sort of falling out between the owners and there was a fire that damaged a small part of the club. It was never really proven to be arson as I understand it but it was always rumored that Joe was somehow involved. He was eventually bought out or was somehow compensated for his part ownership and the sole owner became someone whose name I don't recall now.[/QUOTE]The partner was Bobby Rodriguez. This might refresh some memories:
[url]http://www.sptimes.com/2002/06/11/TampaBay/Roadwork_to_topple_th.shtml[/url]
[QUOTE=Hard Working 19; 1295501]The partner was Bobby Rodriguez. This might refresh some memories:
[url]http://www.sptimes.com/2002/06/11/TampaBay/Roadwork_to_topple_th.shtml[/url][/QUOTE]I was going to post the same thing. I always thought that Redner was bought off for his share of the club but according to the article, he never was. Guess you can't always believe what a bar employee tells you. Go figure!
And Rodriguez died in August.
[QUOTE=Originalwook; 1295514]I was going to post the same thing. I always thought that Redner was bought off for his share of the club but according to the article, he never was. Guess you can't always believe what a bar employee tells you. Go figure!
And Rodriguez died in August.[/QUOTE]Bobby was know to have 'friends' for protection.
[QUOTE=Originalwook;1295482]Yes, it was road expansion that took down the Tanga and no it was not destroyed by a fire. But, there was at one point many years before that, a fire that did do some damage to the back side of the club. It was at the height of the ownership tussle between the two partners.[/QUOTE]Imminent domain was just a vehicle for getting rid of Tanga, just like Largo got rid of the trailer park downtown to make a retention pond. So the powers that be spent $18 million in tax dollars to get rid of Tanga, and a few other inconsequential tax paying businesses like the bait shop.
[QUOTE=Incaller;1295962]Imminent domain was just a vehicle for getting rid of Tanga, just like Largo got rid of the trailer park downtown to make a retention pond. So the powers that be spent $18 million in tax dollars to get rid of Tanga, and a few other inconsequential tax paying businesses like the bait shop.[/QUOTE]You are incorrect in your assumption that Imminent Domain was used in this case and you are also wrong in assuming that FDOT conspired with the local governments to purchase this property just to get rid of the Tanga. Imminent domain is used to take property but only in the case where an agreement between the parties can not be reached. The owners of all of the business were well compensated for deeding their property over to the state.
And as far as your other though goes, it is rubbish. Taking property on the north side of the existing road was the best alternative. The highway needed to be expanded as the veteran Expressway was built and there were environmentally sensitive lands on the south side of the highway as well as a high end hotel. Dealing with the wetland issues and the hotel would have been much, much more of an expense so buying the "inconsequential tax paying businesses" was the smart choice.
Stopped in at Envy on Kennedy Blvd. On Saturday evening just for something different, and I'm glad I did. There was a really hot, skinny blonde named Marley (sp?) and a cute little spinner (forget her name.)