Florida Panhandle v.2

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wiffle shwaffle
As of tomorrow, I will have lived here for 3 weeks. I had a very emotional last week in Detroit because the staff and most of the entertainers at my two home clubs there treated me with respect and I only ever had good experiences and (mostly) good things to say from an entertainer's perspective.

I cleaned my locker out at Deja Vu and was hanging out at Legends two nights later. I ran into one of the managers (who would get dances from me at Legends sometimes) and he suggested I go plout to Ypsi because the female manager was really bummed she didn't get to say bye to me. I drove out there from downtown Detroit to surprise her and my friends there. The manager and DJ at Deja Vu put me on stage for a "hot seat" as a send off. I received so many boobs and one bare vagina in my face. The DJ gave me a lap dance during the hot seat, too. We took a group photo, but I can't share it online due to protecting entertainer privacy and safety. I got drunk that night. DV is known for not serving alcohol, but trust me, it's in there. The DJ and I shared a lot of shots and a lot of photos were taken with my favorite co-workers and staff. It was a great night, yet really emotional for me.

My last weekend at Legends was monetarily awful. I had a longtime customer come in on my last Saturday there and we hung out for most of the evening. I got to work with most of my favorite entertainers and good friends at least one night of that weekend. My favorite manager there, who can be a little intimidating, gave me a hug and told me I'm always welcome back. My two agents came in to say bye to me as well. They assured me my stage name would still be available for me to use for, at least, the rest of this year when I go back to visit and work.

That club was in the process of making a lot of changes to entertainers' schedules and the Motor City Showgirls are now providing entertainers as they no longer do so for Coliseum.

Regardless, I left Detroit with really great memories and experiences from my two home clubs.

The move to Pcola was really rough. I only had two and a half weeks notice to move because I was approved for an apartment and they wanted it filled immediately otherwise they were going to move on to the next applicant. Needless to say, I was not financially ready. This has been an expensive move. Registering my car here is going to cost me around $400. Also, my car was damaged on the U-Haul transport, so I was without a car for the first week and a half. I *hate* my apartment. Unfortunately, I was not able to view it when I visited the property last month because somebody was living in it at the time. But the property manager showed me a model apartment and I was told the two were identical. That was a lie. I haven't decided if I want to buy my lease out ($1,300) or suck it up for deal with it for a year.

Anyway... I returned to Eden last night. It was my first night of work since moving. Last night made me REALLY miss Detroit and I got homesick. I don't think I can handle working here weeknights. It's too slow and too boring. I'm trying tomorrow night (Friday) at Eden. Everyone keeps telling me to wait it out because it gets good on the weekends. One of the girls last night told me $400 is considered a good night at Eden. Perhaps I'm just used to Legends money and stage rain, but $400 for a good night comparison really depressed and discouraged me. The club is open until 3am every night and nobody even came in after 1:30am.

So, basically, what clubs do you gentlemen (and fellow entertainers) suggest I check out? I'm considering New Orleans (3.5 hrs away), Panama City (2.5 hrs away), and Tampa (6 hrs away). I've read some reviews for PC and New Orleans, but the review info didn't contain information that would be particularly useful to me. Any advice or suggestions?

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san_jose_guy
6 years ago
Hope things work out in your new location. Good to hear from you too.

SJG
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pistola
6 years ago
Panhandle is rough. I'd suggest Clearwater. Its west of Tampa, the clubs are usually packed at all times and not all gals are extras expected. It's nice out there too, a lot more to do an hour or two drive away than ththe Panhandle.
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Warrior15
6 years ago
If you are willing to relocate to Tampa, here are some clubs to look at. I assume you want the ones that are the busiest. The Tampa Bay area is fairly spread out.

In Tampa, there is Mons Venus ( but they have their "type" ). Scores is busy Wednesday thru Saturday. Dollhouse probably has the biggest crowds. It's a pasties club. Tampa is either Nude with no liquor or pasties with liquor.

Pinellas County has Oz. I hate Oz but it's busy. I hate it because it's $35 dances. I actually think most of the crowd is just there to drink. Then Diamond Doll's in Clearwater can have nice crowds if you are willing to be a little naughty. It's expected there.

Then up in Pasco County, there is Bare Assets. No pasties and the serve liquor. And they allow extra activity. I would think this is the best money making place for girls. But it's only going to be full Thursday thru Saturday.

Also keep in mind that Tampa is very seasonal. You have missed the snowbird season. Summer isn't bad. Fall is very slow in the Tampa area.

PM me if you have specific questions.
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wiffle shwaffle
6 years ago
@pistola thank you! I'll look up reviews and do some research on clubs in that area.

I'm going to write a dancer's perspective review (probably on Tuesday), but I don't know if I want to review Eden or Legends (again). Legends was making a lot of changes and increased tip out rates right before I left which would make for good content. However, I don't believe there are any FL Panhandle reviews written for/by dancer's yet.

Which review do you guys would be more beneficial?

And also, I seriously open to any advice on clubs to travel to still. :)
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wiffle shwaffle
6 years ago
@warrior thank you!!! That is all very useful! I'll definitely be in touch if I come up with any specific questions! :)
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Warrior15
6 years ago
You might also post some photos of yourself. Nice cleavage in your avatar. But if you want to promote yourself .....
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rickdugan
6 years ago
Have you thought about trying other clubs in Pensacola before hitting the road?

I'm going to caution you against spending a lot of time and money exploring other parts of Florida to dance right now because things slow down dramatically everywhere this time of year. The snowbirds head north for the Summer, the kids are out of school and the tourist traffic slows down because it is too hot. The reason that Eden is hopping on weekends probably has a lot to do with the local military bases full of young guys with money to burn. You just came during a tough time of year for FL clubs and you'll be hard pressed to find any club anywhere - including Tampa - that is hopping during weekdays.

I am speaking from experience as I have clubbed all over Florida during the Summer months with the exception of the Miami area and the Keys. Tampa and Clearwater are not going to save you between now and September, especially during weekdays. I've heard that New Orleans slows down too, but I have not been there in person in the Summer.

IMHO your best bet is to find the club closest to the front entrance of the largest military base in Pensacola and ride out the Summer. Either that or expand your travel radius and head further north.
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twentyfive
6 years ago
Not too many of us here would head there, but Orlando gets very busy in the summer months and South Florida becomes a destination for many South American tourists, some of the girls in West Palm head to Myrtle Beach and a few hit the beach towns that are from Georgia to Virginia, the girls from Broward Country going south say summer isn’t really a bad season I’ve been told, where you are isn’t really a great money area, you might want to check out Mobile Alabama and Gulfport Mississippi there are numerous casinos that draw from the region, and those last two areas are an easy drive from Pensacola.
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FishHawk
6 years ago
I sure hope things pick up for you on Friday. It would be great if you could stay in the area. That being said I did know a dancer in Pensacola a number of years ago that decided to try New Orleans. I think she did well there.
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rickdugan
6 years ago
^The only question re: Orlando is whether the Disney family tourism translates into more strip club customers. I don't know the answer as i don't head to clubs when I am over-nighting with my family. ;)

But IMHO 25 is right on the mark about the beach towns from Georgia through Virginia. You could start in Savannah Georgia, which gets busy during the summer, and work your way up.
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twentyfive
6 years ago
^ the thing about Orlando is that it’s not just Disney anymore there are more timeshares in the Orlando Kissimmee area than any other place in the USA, and there’s a shit ton of conventions that come through from May through September, the golf courses are packed, it’s not just families with kiddies any more.
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jackslash
6 years ago
Sorry you had to move away from Detroit. I hope your job picks up soon.
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wiffle shwaffle
6 years ago
Hopefully, I'm just being impatient. I have only worked two Wednesday nights at this place. I'm going to check out the club across the street from Eden as well.
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san_jose_guy
6 years ago
What other dancers have said is in effect that you can't go by this grass is greener talk.

If you think you could be doing better at another club, then just try the next closest one to where you are now at. Don't let people lure you far from home or into relocating.

Dancers usually exaggerate when they talk about how much money they get. They extrapolate on their best night.

Not worth having to leave what base of support you may have at home, and your regulars too.

SJG
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rockie
6 years ago
I’m not sure it’s worth driving 2.5 hours each way to try clubs in Panama City, FL. Gold Nugget Gentlemen’s Club is the nice club in the Panama City/Panama City Beach area. Fort Walton Beach might be a better option for you, given that their tourist season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are 3 clubs on Okaloosa Island (FWB), with Sammy’s GC being the nicest club in the area There are 2 other clubs within a half mile of each other, Red Rose Gentlemen’s Club and Club 10. Club 10 takes some getting used to, but some dancer’s make it work. Red Rose GC is another option and while quirky - it’s a basic strip club. Red Rose had a run of issues about 3 years back, but they’ve tightened security w a few measures including metal detectors. While Red Rose has received more bad publicity than their island counterparts, it is wise to be careful anywhere on Okaloosa Island between 4 AM and 5:00 AM. I’m more comfortable anywhere on the Panhandle than in New Orleans however. Good luck and hoe it rains for you in your club of choice.
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crazyjoe
6 years ago
I am sorry you had a bad day Waffle
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crazyjoe
6 years ago
Or month...
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wiffle shwaffle
6 years ago
Yeah, moving across the country with 2.5 weeks notice definitely accounts to a rough month indeed. O_O

@rockie thank you so much for the valuable info!!
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Nidan111
6 years ago
Why did you decide to move to Florida?
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Longball300
6 years ago
Well sorry I missed you Waffle; we were just up in The D last weekend and in Midtown on Friday night. Good Luck in FL. Having been to Tampa Bay and New Orleans (was just there for Mardi Gras) I imagine they both could be more lucrative than Pensacola. Penthouse is by far the nicest and consistently most crowded club in the French Quarter area. Tampa Bay area has a large variety of clubs and Warrior is likely your best source of info. From a dancers perspective I would think Scores, Mons, Oz or Bare Assets would be the best locations. Be aware that the level of nudity and alcohol vary wildly in the Tampa Bay area depending on the county / city / ordinances.
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NinaBambina
6 years ago
Hey girl.

Out of the three you mentioned, New Orleans would probably be the most lucrative. Plus Nola is just a cool place anyway.

If you hate your apartment and can get approved for one you like, you should buy out your lease. Don't live in an apartment you hate, when you could live somewhere that makes you happy.
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san_jose_guy
6 years ago
Waffle, maybe just decide where you want to be, independent of the strip club situation.

SJG
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