SouthOfTheBorder Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 40 minutes ago, rojjodc said: As I noticed on my one visit there, the Tampa had a younger crowd and more mixed (heterosexual) crowd than FTL. that makes sense given the different demographics of the two cities. the typical crowd at Johnson’s FTL is many regulars that spend a lot (older guys) and a steady influx of gay tourists visiting FTL. It’s busy every night they are open. FTL has been Floridas gay destination for decades. The other two clubs in FTL aren’t really completion for Johnson’s imo. Johnson’s Tampa will have to survive more as a novelty because the gay money is just not there. I’d bet that there is some investor that backed the Tampa club - the owner in FTL is way too smart to put his own money there. Johsnons FTL is like a never ending ATM. Johnsons Tampa is like someone bleeding out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Vegas_Millennial Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 9 hours ago, SouthOfTheBorder said: I really can’t believe they opened Johnson’s in Tampa & I don’t see how it can be viable there. Johnson’s FTL works because of the large affluent retired gay community in close proximity to the club - Tampa doesn’t have that. Also, Johnson’s FTL draws customers from a much bigger metropolitan area including W Palm & Miami - the club is about equal distance from those two cities - Johnson’s FTL doesn’t have similar positioning. And the overall gay community in S Florida is huge with Johnson’s FTL is located in the epicenter. Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater gay community is much smaller. Plus, the dancers all have to be incentivized to go to Tampa given they won’t make the money as they do in FTL. None of them will want to live in Tampa - it’s not comparable to living in S Florida in any way. But how much cheaper is the rent and overhead in Tampa? It's not about how much money you bring in. It's about how much money you keep after expenses. 😊 n2guysnatl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojjodc Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 2 hours ago, SouthOfTheBorder said: that makes sense given the different demographics of the two cities. the typical crowd at Johnson’s FTL is many regulars that spend a lot (older guys) and a steady influx of gay tourists visiting FTL. It’s busy every night they are open. FTL has been Floridas gay destination for decades. The other two clubs in FTL aren’t really completion for Johnson’s imo. Johnson’s Tampa will have to survive more as a novelty because the gay money is just not there. I’d bet that there is some investor that backed the Tampa club - the owner in FTL is way too smart to put his own money there. Johsnons FTL is like a never ending ATM. Johnsons Tampa is like someone bleeding out. I'm guessing he put his money there. Yes, the Wilton Manors location is probably a gold mine. He was fortunate to get that location in the heart of Wilton Manors as his previous location in Pompano Beach did not survive. But the Pompano location was so nice! And I believe he had locations in Dallas and Atlanta but they did not last either. What the saying...try and ty again and you will succeed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthOfTheBorder Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, rojjodc said: What the saying...try and ty again and you will succeed? true. and where real estate is concerned - location, location, location Wilton Manors is the perfect place for it. Hard to duplicate elsewhere w same elements that make it work. + Vegas_Millennial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUS Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 12/13/2023 at 1:00 PM, rojjodc said: I'm guessing he put his money there. Yes, the Wilton Manors location is probably a gold mine. He was fortunate to get that location in the heart of Wilton Manors as his previous location in Pompano Beach did not survive. But the Pompano location was so nice! And I believe he had locations in Dallas and Atlanta but they did not last either. What the saying...try and ty again and you will succeed? I don't believe he ever opened the locations in Atlanta and Dallas. I think he began the process of opening in Dallas but things fell through. As for Atlanta, there were discussions and posts about a location there but nothing definitive materialized. I sure hope he does something in Atlanta, that market should be able to sustain it. Not so sure about Dallas being viable given the View didn't last long and everything except the Tin Room has closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJim Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I might be in Tampa in a few weeks. If so, I definitely want to check out Johnson's. Is nearby parking available? Is it in a safe part of town? Also, any recommendations for hotels in the area? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerbut23 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 ^^^^they have valet parking which is your best bet if you’re concerned. I regularly park on the street and have had no issues with the neighborhood. Holiday Inn on South Dale Mabry is a new hotel in good location. Roughly 2000 block of Dale Mabry - don’t book on Dale Mabry if hotel is 4000-5000 block there are some that look nice on the internet but are not places you would choose to stay IMO. Otherwise to be safe pick something near the airport or downtown and you can’t go wrong. SlimJim and + Pensant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppie Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I've stayed at the Barrymore in downtown. Quick Lyft ride to Johsons. jackboy48 and SlimJim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Try the Marriott Westshore or in that area. It’s a quick Uber ride and easy to airport. I just went last week and stayed there. lerbut23 and SlimJim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJim Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 1/20/2024 at 5:53 PM, lerbut23 said: ^^^^they have valet parking which is your best bet if you’re concerned. I regularly park on the street and have had no issues with the neighborhood. Holiday Inn on South Dale Mabry is a new hotel in good location. Roughly 2000 block of Dale Mabry - don’t book on Dale Mabry if hotel is 4000-5000 block there are some that look nice on the internet but are not places you would choose to stay IMO. Otherwise to be safe pick something near the airport or downtown and you can’t go wrong. 13 hours ago, Poppie said: I've stayed at the Barrymore in downtown. Quick Lyft ride to Johsons. 6 hours ago, Devon said: Try the Marriott Westshore or in that area. It’s a quick Uber ride and easy to airport. I just went last week and stayed there. Thanks for the suggestions! I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 From Instagram: Poppie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Poppie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 From Facebook: Poppie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 From their Facebook, guests appearing this weekend: + specific25, wsc and Poppie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 The VIP bar upstairs now has a TV showing the main stage from the Ft. Lauderdale club. It's right next to the TV that shows the main stage that's downstairs in the Tampa club. I hadn't noticed the new screen showing the Ft. Lauderdale club until another customer pointed to it and said, "Look, that guy sitting in front of the stage is on his phone looking at Grindr." Sure enough, the camera angle showed at least 2 customers scrolling through Grindr on their phones. kko123 and Poppie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kko123 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Looking forward to visiting soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Posted on their Facebook on Friday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppie Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 13 hours ago, jeezopete said: Posted on their Facebook on Friday: I saw Tom and Joey on Friday night. Couple of sexy boys from Montreal. They said they don't dance in the clubs up there. What a pity. Huxley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ specific25 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Love this place, everytime I visit, they seem to have different stripper. Anyone heard from Matt when he will open Johnsons in Atlanta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppie Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 5 hours ago, specific25 said: Love this place, everytime I visit, they seem to have different stripper. Anyone heard from Matt when he will open Johnsons in Atlanta? I saw Matt the other day. He tells me that it's still a work in progress. + specific25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojjodc Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Does anyone know if a dance that goes by the pseudo name 'Michael Shaw' is dancing there regularly now? He posted it on his social media that he danced there this early Feb. but I don't think I am allowed to post his social media on this site, but he is on the BestFlex website. msclwrsper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerbut23 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, rojjodc said: Does anyone know if a dance that goes by the pseudo name 'Michael Shaw' is dancing there regularly now? He posted it on his social media that he danced there this early Feb. but I don't think I am allowed to post his social media on this site, but he is on the BestFlex website. Yes not sure of name he dancers under but I recognize him and he has been there very recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msclwrsper Posted Friday at 07:33 AM Share Posted Friday at 07:33 AM On 2/27/2024 at 10:58 AM, rojjodc said: Does anyone know if a dance that goes by the pseudo name 'Michael Shaw' is dancing there regularly now? He posted it on his social media that he danced there this early Feb. but I don't think I am allowed to post his social media on this site, but he is on the BestFlex website. I’ve been chatting Michael up on Insta and if we’re lucky, he’ll be coming to headline AdonisLA one of these summer months! I’ve not made it to Johnson’s Tampa yet but Michael is one of the reasons I’m salivating to make the trip! I forget are pics allowed on this board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojjodc Posted Friday at 05:41 PM Share Posted Friday at 05:41 PM His instagram shows him dancing in Tampa but the Best Flex site says he's available to meet in Miami Beach. Bit I suspect he is based in the Tampa area. Does this mean that he is a regular at Tampa? I turned a meeting down but would like to inspect him in person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jeezopete Posted Friday at 06:01 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:01 PM 18 minutes ago, rojjodc said: Does this mean that he is a regular at Tampa? I turned a meeting down but would like to inspect him in person... If this is the guy you're asking about, I've seen him there quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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