We’re reporting LIVE from Tampa Bay  inside one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ spaces in the community.

In this episode of the Skittle Squad Podcast, we sit down with Bradley Nelson, owner of Bradley’s on 7th, to talk about what it really takes to run a gay bar in today’s world and why keeping these spaces alive matters more than ever.

From wild opening day chaos to navigating rising costs, community backlash, and even tragedy… this conversation goes deeper than nightlife.

This is about community, resilience, and survival in Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ+ scene.

 In this episode, we talk about:

• How Bradley’s went from idea → Tampa Bay staple
• The truth about running a gay bar (it’s not what you think)
• The VIP card + cover charge controversy explained
• Rising costs & what’s really impacting nightlife right now
• The heartbreaking 2025 حادثة and how the community responded
• Why LGBTQ+ safe spaces are more important than ever