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Gilda’s Club South Florida LGBT Action Group hosts a mixer for cancer support at Rosie’s Tonight! JOIN them for a good time and a good cause! PAGE 24
Two “Stonewalls” Team Up to Bring Historic Exhibit to Festival/Parade By BOB KECSKEMETY
WILTON MANORS, FL – The Stonewall National Museum and Archives has teamed up with this year’s Stonewall Street Festival and Parade to be held on Sunday, June 19 on Wilton Drive in a joint program to help educate the community of the meaning of “Stonewall” and its relevance to the gay community and LGBT history. The Stonewall Street Festival
and Parade was founded in 1999 by a small group of people when the annual Pridefest had been moved from the traditional gay pride month of June to March. The festival founders wanted to commemorate the month of June and also wanted to bring the true meaning of gay pride back to the festival and thus named the festival after the founding of what is considered ‘STONEWALL’ continues on Page 6
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WILTON MANORS, FL – Last month, Paul O’Connell took over the duties of Chief of Police for the City of Wilton Manors. O’Connell replaces interim Police Chief Sharon Anderson, who replaced Chief Richard Perez who resigned last October. Perez, who was hired as Chief of Police for Wilton Manors in 2006, was suspended by City Manager Joe Gallegos for 30 days without pay after being accused of sending what appeared to be chain emails containing derogatory comments about blacks, the homeless and President Barack Obama from his office computer. Perez resigned from the police force just days after beginning his suspension. Chief Sharon Anderson, former Assistant Chief of Support for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, agreed to come out of retirement and work with the City of Wilton Manor as interim Chief
until a permanent replacement could be found. Anderson told the Florida Agenda at that time that she had no interest in becoming the permanent Chief of Police for Wilton Manors. O’Connell started with the Pompano Beach Police Department in 1978 after graduating from Northeastern University in Boston. In 1999, the Pompano Beach Police Department merged with the Broward Sheriff ’s Office. In BSO, O’Connell worked in the Strategic Investigations Division, Organized Crime and with Internet Crimes Against Children. “Of all the work I’ve done,” said O’Connell, “the Internet Crimes Against Children was the most rewarding.” Then, for 18 months, he worked as watch commander for BSO in Oakland Park. In 2004, the BSO merged with the Police ‘POLICE CHIEF’ continues on Page 5
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news Local Sports Hero Passes FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – One of the founders of the South Florida Amateur Athletic Association, Chuck Dima, passed away early Monday morning after a long battle with cancer-related issues. Dima was a coach, mentor and often referred to as the “Godfather of Gay Softball”. The funeral will be held in Brooklyn, NY, today, May 26th, at 3pm. The family has asked that in leiu of flowers donations be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation in Chuck’s Son and Daughter-in-laws names, Stephen and Sara Dima. He is also survived by two daughters, Doreen and Joan.H
“Living Out Loud” FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Tickets are now available for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men Chorus’ 25th anniversary season finale concert, “Living Out Loud,” a celebration of the best singing and dancing from the past 25 years of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus followed by the premiere of their first commissioned work. There will be two performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Amaturo Theater on June 25, 2011, at 2 and 8PM. Tickets are $40, $30 & $20 and are available by calling the chorus’ office at (954) 832-0060 or the Broward Center box office at (954) 462-0222. “Living Out Loud" is a celebration of favorites from the original Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus' past 25 years, including “The Campaign,” “You Raise Me Up” and unforgettable medleys of music from Queen and The Village People. In the second act, The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will premiere an original nine-song cycle, the title work, “Living Out Loud” by popular GALA chorus composer Robert Seeley and lyricist Robert Espindola. This choral piece, commissioned and inspired by members of the chorus, will be a joint performance by The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus and The South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble. H
South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble Celebrates 25 Years FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – On June 12, 2011, the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble will mark their 25th anniversary with a special concert at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in the Amaturo Theatre. Founded in 1986 with just six members in a band member’s living room, the then-named Flamingo Freedom Band was born. Since its inception, the band has been entertaining audiences throughout Florida. In the past two years, the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble has joined with the Ft. Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus and Ft. Lauderdale Women’s Chorus to form South Florida Performing Arts. This parent organization has helped all three groups grow by collaborating on concerts, producing one season-long concert program, recruiting monthly giving donors, and selling season ticket subscriptions.
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Each year the wind ensemble performs two major concerts at the Broward Center and appears at several pride events throughout the state. This year will mark their second year going on a tour of Florida’s west coast with the Ft. Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus to raise funds for local charities in Naples and Sarasota. “Our Anniversary Concert will celebrate 25 years of great music and great collaborations. We are going to pull out all of the stops on this one. Our audience will be treated to our usual fantastic visual effects, guest musicians and other entertainers and, of course, amazing music,” commented Dan Bassett, artistic director. Tickets are now on sale through the Broward Center box office by calling 954-462-0222 or online at www.browardcenter.org/sflpridewindensemble. H
Park and Play in Wilton Manors WILTON MANORS, FL – Shawn & Nick’s Gelato Station, J. Ryan Realty, The Outlet and Sidelines Sports Bar have teamed up to welcome patrons to their end of the drive and make parking easier for their patrons. These businesses now offer valet parking for their customers. The valet parking fee is $5 and is open to the public and available seven days a week beginning at 4 p.m. The $5 valet fee allows patrons to park for as long as they wish. For some time, the owners of Sidelines, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea, have heard the complaints from their customers about the difficulties of finding nearby parking along Wilton Drive. They decided to organize and pool the resources of nearby businesses to employ a valet parking company. “Now, customers won’t have to keep watching the time to know when to feed the parking meters and will be able to relax and enjoy their time at Sidelines,” commented Laurie Whittaker. H
Travel Convention Honors Father Bill Collins and Poverello Center FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Father Bill Collins and the Poverello Center Food Bank were honored for their work in South Florida and the Caribbean at the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association’s 28th Annual Convention held in Fort Lauderdale earlier this month. The presentation took place at the Convention’s closing night gala on May 14th at the Broward County Convention Center. IGLTA's 28th annual convention brought together tourism industry leaders from more than twenty countries. Each year, IGLTA makes a donation to a charity in the host city as part of their gala evening. Poverello received a total donation of $29,500 ($5,000 from the IGTLA, $5,000 from Island City Health and Fitness, $1,000 from the Curacao Tourism Board, $2,500 from Jacqueline E. Cannavan, PA, Esq., plus $16,000 from a silent auction. H
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Nevada Legislature Passed Transgender Employment Protections CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Legislature recently passing AB 211, a bill prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity or expression. The bill now moves to Governor Sandoval's desk for his consideration.H
Anti-Bullying Bill Fails in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, LA – By a vote of 53-43, the Louisiana House opposed the “Safe Schools Bill,” which sought to fight bullying in public schools. The bill was fiercely opposed by the Louisiana Family Forum and Louisiana Baptists. The Louisiana Baptists wrote that, though they are against bullying, the bill “has been hijacked by the Gay and Lesbian lobby by creating special classes of persons who are often the victims of bullying.”H
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Gay Cop Awarded $1.1 Million LOS ANGELES, CA – A Los Angeles jury awarded openly-gay Police Sgt. Ronald Crump $1.1 million for derogatory remarks made to him by a supervisor. Continued on NEWS on Page 7
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Department in Parkland where O’Connell was transferred and became Executive Officer and later promoted to District Chief until he came to Wilton Manors in April 2011. O’Connell also has a Masters Degree in public administration from Saint Thomas University and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University. He passed the Florida Bar in 1992. “I was looking for a new challenge,” said O’Connell when asked why he decided to apply for Wilton Manors Police Chief. “The things I’ve accomplished at BSO, which I’m very proud of, had the lowest crime rate in Broward County three years in a row 2008 through 2010. I want to bring those skills to a department that really needs some help.” O’Connell is well aware of some of the problems inside the Wilton Manors Police Department in the past and says that his goal is to “captain the ship and send it in the right direction.” “When I transitioned with Chief Anderson,” said O’Connell, “the one thing she emphasized more than anything else is that this department has a great relationship with the community. The Wilton Manors community loves its police department and I found that to be refreshing. Everything I’ve seen since April 18th forward seems to support that.” O’Connell has already been to several homeowner association meetings, meetings of the Dolphin Democrats and a meeting of the Wilton Manors Business Association. “Back in Parkland,” said O’Connell, “I went to about a dozen civic association meetings every month. Trying to maintain a bridge between the police and the community is of critical importance to me.” O’Connell says that the challenge is to take a very small department and properly utilize the staff to tackle the problems. The department currently has 35 police
officers and O’Connell is looking to fill two vacancies. The city has also received a grant for a community police officer whose job will be to monitor the activities on Wilton Drive. O’Connell is pleased that, compared with 2009/2010, day-to-day crime in Wilton Manors is down by 15%; but if you compare the population of Wilton Manors to other cities in Broward County, he admits there is still more work to be done. He said the majority have to do with property crimes, car and residential burglaries. “In such a small geographical area such as Wilton Manors,” said O’Connell, “it’s really hard to pinpoint any type of pattern. In March and April, we had a significant number of car burglaries in the northwest section. Three arrests were made and the burglaries subsided. When we see a trend like that, we target the trend and develop and operation plan and it worked.” O’Connell likes and appreciates the diversity of Wilton Manors. “I think what impressed me most when I came here is how tolerant that rank and file is in the police department to the lifestyle which is Wilton Manors. They understand that it’s different and it’s us that has to adjust.” O’Connell said that part of the flexibility he has given the officers is to try to accommodate the Wilton Manors lifestyle. He admits that pedestrian jaywalking is a problem but, because Wilton Drive is so small and it’s such an intense entertainment district, it is probably more noticeable than it is in downtown Fort Lauderdale. He said he could have his officers really crack down on the jaywalkers, but he feels it would have more of a negative impact. “You always try to balance education with enforcement and I know the officers are out there engaging with these folks and trying to educate them. We’re trying to use a carrot instead of stick.” H
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the birthplace of the modern gay pride movement, the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York. The first Stonewall Festival was held in June 2000. The Stonewall National Museum and Archives, located on Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, was founded in 1973 and has grown into the largest library of its kind in the United States. The library has over 18,000 books and audio-visual materials and documents a century of LGBT cultural and social history with an emphasis on the southeastern United States. The Stonewall Museum has numerous traveling exhibits that are on display throughout the country. Though the close proximity of both the location and the names of the two organizations, this is the first time the two organizations have teamed together to present an exhibit. “They [the festival organizers] contacted me right after I started here after the first of April,” said Bryan Knicely, president of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives. “They came to me with the idea that we should partner together on this as community partners.” “The parade and festival is one to celebrate the history of what happened at the Stonewall Inn in New York and that’s how we got our name,” continued Knicely. “We [the Stonewall Museum] is here preserving LGBT history. For the last 37 years that’s been our focus, to preserve all that history. For us it was a natural fit. And it [the Stonewall Street Festival and Parade] is the only gay pride in the country that’s named after the actual Stonewall event. The Stonewall riots, which took place June 27, 1969, is often considered the defining moment of the modern gay rights movement. At that time, a routine police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a Christopher Street in Greenwich Village hangout for gays run by the Mafia. It was not unusual for police to raid gay bars and regularly did so to arrest transvestites and harass customers. Generally, angry customers cowered to police and left. What made this particular raid so unusual was that this particular evening, gay and lesbian patrons fought back tossing beer cans, bricks and anything else they could get their hands on at the police officers. Police responded by beating the protesters and arresting dozens of others. Word of the first protests that first night spread throughout the gay community and for the next two nights, the protests continued, each night becoming larger than the night before. By the end of the decade, marches were held in Washington D.C. on behalf of civil rights for blacks, protests against the Vietnam war and gay pride was born. Since 1970, the Stonewall riots have been celebrated with an annual gay pride march down Fifth Avenue and Christopher Street in New York and gay pride celebrations have spread worldwide. The Stonewall National Museum and Archives exhibit will be on the corner of Wilton Drive and N.E. 21 Court at the Gables Wilton Park complex for a week leading up to the June 19 festival and parade. The event is free and open to the public. H
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According to testimony, Lt. John Romero made remarks about Crump’s sexuality. Crump had complained through normal channels, but his concerns were deemed unfounded. Crump testified that after his complaint, he was transferred to the city’s Skid Row area which cost him future opportunities for promotion. Recently, the LAPD has been under criticism by the department’s civilian oversight agency and reported serious shortcomings in the way the department probes officers’ retaliation charges. The department has promised to increase training for supervisors accused of misconduct. The City Attorney’s office is reviewing legal options.H
Tennessee Senate Approves “Don’t Say Gay” Bill NASHVILLE, TN – By a vote of 19-11, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill that forbids instructional materials that include a discussion of homosexuality in public elementary or middle schools and include “age-appropriate natural human reproduction science.” The bill also prohibits local municipalities from enacting their own non-discrimination statutes and would force them to rely on state law. The new law would void a Nashville ordinance barring companies that discriminate against gays and lesbians from doing business with the city.H
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NEW YORK, NY – CNN’s Piers Morgan got singer Ted Nugent to discuss his thoughts on gay sex on his national show. “I’m repulsed at the concept of manon-man sex; I think it’s against nature. I think it’s strange as hell, but if that’s what you are I love ya... I’m not going to judge another’s morals... I say live and let live. Gay? Go nuts. Martians? Cool… Ultimately, all that stuff is inconsequential for the spirit of an individual... I have friends that are gay.”H
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Minnesota House Passes Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota's House Committee on Rules and Administration approved by a vote of 13-12 an amendment to the state constitution that would prohibit gay marriage in the state. The ban on gay marriage must now be voted on by the entire state House of Representatives and has already been passed by the state Senate. The vote was almost along party lines with only one Republican voting against the measure. The committee allowed no public testimony before the vote was taken. Several protesters were shouting out in the House chambers things like “shame on you” while the vote was being taken.H
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RALEIGH, NC – Thousands of conservative Christians rallied in Raleigh, North Carolina, last week in support of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in the state. The rally was organized by Tony Perkins of the conservative Family Research Council and the Forsyth County-based Return America group and held at the Halifax Mall. According to the Fayetteville Observer, the state capitol police estimated that 3,500 people participated in the amendment rally carrying American flags and listening to ministers and other speakers arguing that it’s time for such an amendment. The state House Majority Leader, Paul Stam, told the crowd that it will get done this year.H
AMES, IO – Presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and his wife had a bucket of glitter poured on them by a gay protester while they sat at a table at the Minnesota Family Council. The glitterer was identified as Nick Espinosa, 24, a social activist from Minneapolis. Espinosa was reported to have said to Gingrich “feel the rainbow, stop the hate” as he poured the glitter on the candidate. Espinosa told ABC News: “Newt has a long history of anti-gay politics and has chosen to focus on divisive social issues instead of working to fix our economy. I don’t think a free-will adulterer like Newt has any ground to stand up while Continued on NEWS on Page 12
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Gay Office Politics… Double Standards? I was out to dinner with a couple of people last week and one of them mentioned he had just started a new job he said though he was enjoying it he was having a hard time dealing with the differences he was experiencing working in a gay workplace versus his previous job in a straight atmosphere. I started making my own comparisons and began to realise there is a huge gap in the rules of conduct within gay environments versus straight offices. In fact so much that happens in gay workplaces would never be even remotely acceptable in straight offices, to the point of potential legal action! If you search ‘Gay Workplace’ on Google you will find a phenomenal amount of resources against discrimination for sexuality, stories of people being fired for their sexuality and so on. You won’t find much on what happens within all gay or predominantly gay workplaces. I did some more research by asking people about where they worked and what it was like. First off the top ‘complaint’ (said with a wink and a smile) was the blatant and oft times amusing sexual banter. It’s usually harmless, meant in jest and fun but where is the benchmark for what is too far? Sure if a colleague makes an unwanted move on you there is a line. But prior to that where can you say no and make it clear the joke is over?
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environment it can be a huge culture shock. Can you imagine the outcry if a man spoke to a woman that way in an office? There would be a lawsuit quicker than you could say ‘tight jeans’. Furthermore the kind of basis of the majority of sexual harassment cases is innuendo, ‘not what he said, but the way he said it’ this is just as prevalent in the gay community if not more so. A tone can change a simple ‘you look good’ into ‘you look good’. The right placed wink and a smile makes that a form of sexual harassment particularly if accompanied with ‘elevator eyes’ (you know when someone looks you up and down slowly and purposefully). Tie this in with it being said by someone more senior and a perceived lack of comfort… you are on your way to court, well you Photo courtesy, defyingthestereotypes.blogspot.com would be in a straight Cat calling, wolf whistling and office. In addition the constant evaluation comments on how a guy or girl looks that of people in and around the workplace, particular day, comments about their could easily be seen as leering and make position sexually, sexual innuendo not people extremely uncomfortable. When you look at this way I am sure only about how they look, but how they walk, talk and act. All of this is more many of you can admit that at one time or than common place in a gay environ- other you may have taken it too far. But ment, almost de rigour. The level of how far is too far within the work place acceptance is, however almost total and and really what recall is there? Would you for someone just entering that kind not just sound like a prude if you
Letters to the Editor DEAR EDITOR, I wanted to personally thank Michael French for his fine article regarding Military Service which appeared in the May 19th issue of the Agenda. Time often erases the memory and historical meaning of what it means and meant to have served honorably in the U.S. Military regardless of the DADT
complained that your manager made comments about how hot you were? Surely he is just paying you a compliment, ‘why make such a big deal, you aren’t that special after all!’ would be what you would expect to hear if you complained. Or that the secretary winks at you too much, or that the guy who sits next to you can’t stop talking about how tight your jeans are. ‘You were asking for it wearing such tight jeans’. When you look at it in these terms, it sounds frighteningly like lines you would be disgusted to hear, almost that line of argument that says ‘maybe, but you brought it on yourself’. Then there are those blurred boundaries. Sure telling someone all about your weekend over the coffee break is one thing but how much do you really need to know about the sexploits of your colleagues. This is akin to straight men discussing their conquests; it would, could and does make other workers very uncomfortable. Again, what could you say without running the risk of being mocked and laughed at? So why does this happen? Well I think for one thing there is almost camaraderie in the gay work place. There is a freedom that is taken too far. The freedom of both expression and sexuality blur the lines of where the right place and time to discuss your dirty laundry. Work probably isn’t it! There is also a school of thought that believes all the innuendo, bitching and name calling are never done in a malicious way so only prudes or the oversensitive have issues with it. In some cases this is probably true, but the same could be said of the secretary who doesn’t like it when her boss says she’s got a nice tight skirt on. It simply wouldn’t be tolerated, whether she was being a prude, oversensitive, or if she had purposefully worn the shortest tightest skirt she could find. Amusingly rights are that which we are quickest to defend, surely a person has a right to be in their workplace and feel comfortable no matter where they work or the sexuality of their co-workers. Surely it is a right to be able to go to work and not feel like you are being leered at or made fun of or sexually harassed? Of course it is, but who would say so, would you? Or shall we just leave it to Prudence McPrude of Prudy Town? H
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Who Knew? Toxic Relationships: Bug Chasers and Gift Givers Most of us spend our lives avoiding contracting even the slightest germ, much less an infective virus. We live in a world of hand sanitizer stations at shopping centers and medicine cabinets filled with multi-vitamins and some sort of natural tea product. So, it may be unimaginable that there are individuals intentionally seeking out diseases, hoping they will be lucky enough to get bitten by “the bug”. They are called bug chasers. This term usually refers to a sub-culture of gay men that intentionally seek to get infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is still not understood what motivates these individuals, but many theorize it may be the desire for a sense of belonging. Bug chasers may long to be part of a nurturing and compassionate part of a community, as found within the HIV+ population. Others conclude some people feel so overwhelmed by the possibility of contracting HIV, they prefer to “get it over with.” The short film The Gift explores this rare phenomenon, documenting a young man’s sense of
relief after being diagnosed HIV+. The Gift’s director, Louise Hogarth, adds the increasing false sense of the lack severity in contracting the virus may also be a contributing factor. Some believe the disease has become more of a manageable illness, controllable with just a pill. This school of thought has encouraged individuals to let down their guard, being less disciplined in their safe sex practices. This fringe population of bug chasers is accommodated by “gift givers.” These are individuals that are willing to infect bug chasers. This pairing of bug chasers and gift givers usually comes together online. Though the compilation of these two groups is a very small subset of the population, they have developed a culture of their own, including “conversion parties.” This is one means by which HIV+ men and those looking to be infected can meet. Usually only one individual is HIV+ (known only to the individual himself and the host); the other members of the party participate in unprotected sex in hopes of being infected, commonly referred to as getting “pozzed up”.
By sam knew, msw The question of these individual’s mental health and legal responsibility are just beginning to be examined. There is still little research or actual statistics on how many people are purposefully seeking sero-conversion, and less on people who have sero-converted intentionally. Additionally, nearly half the states have laws against infecting individuals, but even most of those laws are not prepared to address the consensual transmission of HIV. H
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Poverello Food Bank Moves Thrift Store to Follow
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The Poverello Food bank has officially moved to its new location on North Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. The new location is a 22,000 square foot building that will also house the popular thrift store which will make its move in about two weeks. Poverello purchased the building, a former furniture manufacturing warehouse, in 2008 for $1.5 million. The nonprofit organization made a down payment of $750,000 and has a $750,000 mortgage. The food bank is spacious with new refrigeration. Marketing and fund raising director Dale Madison says of the building, “the place is absolutely beautiful. The contractor has done a beautiful job in creating the environment. When our clients come in they will see a bright and modern facility. It will make them feel good.” Terry Summerville, food bank manager, says the building is incredible. “It’s a state-of-the-art energy saving building. Clients have been overwhelmingly impressed”. Summerville has been food manager for two and a half years.
It took about a week for the move and not a client missed a meal. “We closed down on a Friday and reopened the next Monday,” said Summerville The new building will house the food bank, thrift store and executive offices. The food bank will be in back of the building; the thrift store will be in front. Last year, the food bank served over 1,000,000 meals to about 2600 clients. The thrift store generates the funds to pay expenses of the organization and donations go to purchase food for its clients. The move has been in the making for three years. Madison says, “With the move, the goal is to increase thrift store sales to be able to negotiate better prices with our food vendors.” The new Poverello Food Bank is located at 2056 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, right next door to the Equality Center and two blocks South of Five Points in Wilton Manors. The Poverello Center will have a grand opening sometime in July. Stay tuned to the Florida Agenda for more information on this upcoming event. H
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included 92 gay men in the United States and Canada who completed an Internet survey that included the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index (EPIC), which is designed to assess patient function after cancer treatment, and a widely used questionnaire on male sexual health. The gay men's responses were compared to data from men in the general population collected in previous published research. “This is one of the early studies demonstrating that quality of life is more significantly impacted by prostate cancer in the gay population,” Dr. Tomas L. Griebling, an AUA spokesman, said in a press release. “More research is needed to determine what steps we can take to diminish these impacts.” The research presented is considered preliminary until it is published in a peer-reviewed journal.H
telling others who they can and can’t love.” On a side note, the Des Moines Register reported that Gingrich briefly stopped another campaign event in Ames to shut off his phone as his ringtone went off while speaking. Gingrich’s ring tone was ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”. Gingrich was said to be a big fan of the movie version and that his wife had warned him in the past that the ring tone might someday get him in trouble.H
Gallup: Majority of Americans Favor Gay Marriage WASHINGTON, D.C. – By 53%, the majority of Americans believe that same-sex marriage should be permitted and that gays should be given the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples. This is the first time a majority favors gay marriage since the poll started tracking the issue. The increase over last year came mostly from independents and Democrats. The Republican views did not change.H
Prostate Cancer Survival Tougher on Gay Men NORWALK, CT – According to HealthDay News, a new study has found that gay men have a lower health-related quality of life than other men after prostate cancer treatment. The study
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The new Poverello building will house the food bank and thrift store.
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TOPEKA, KA – When Reverend Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, announced they would picket the Lisa Lampanelli’s show in Topeka, the comedienne promised to donate $1,000 to the Gay Men’s Health Crisis for each member of the church who participated in the protest. As it turned out, 44 protesters from the church showed up and Lampanelli made a check out to the AIDS service group for $44,000 in the name of the Westboro Baptist Church.H
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San Francisco Giants to Make “It Gets Better” Video SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Giants spokesperson Staci Slaughter said that the Giants will be the first professional sports team to make an “It Gets Better” video following an online petition initiated by gay activist Sean Chapin, which gathered more than 6,000 signatures. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, originally the plan was to produce the video for the Giants LGBT
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Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell was involved in a controversial exchange with fans at San Francisco's AT&T Park during a baseball game with the San Francisco Giants. In that exchange, McDowell allegedly used anti-gay slurs and offensive gestures. Major League Baseball suspended McDowell for two weeks. He later apologized.
LOUISVILLE, KY – The U.S. Presbyterian Church has voted to allow openly gay people in same sex relationships to be ordained as ministers. The vote reverses a 33 year-old policy that prohibited gays from serving as ministers, elders and deacons in the church. The U.S. Presbyterian Church has approximately 2-million members and joins a group of mainline Protestant churches that already accept gay clergy members as church leaders, including the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and the Episcopal Church.H
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Are Travel Agents Still Relevant? The Answer is a Resounding YES!!! By PaUL sTaLBaUm First, let me state that if you simply want to buy an airline ticket or stay in a gay B&B, you may not need the services of a travel agent. Gay travel agents, however, have been one of the cornerstone small businesses in many gay neighborhoods. We depend on the sales of travel to earn our income. We provide specialized and personalized service not often found otherwise. Travel agents are important because we act as your advocate and offer objective advice about destinations, hotels, cruise lines and tour operators. I often hear the question, “Why should I book with a travel agent when I can book online or direct?” The answers really are quite simple. I will break this down into three basic components – personalized attention, unbiased information and ongoing relationships. PERSONALIZED ATTENTION: A good travel agent will take the time to get to know you on a personal level. We try very hard to match you up with the best destination, hotel or cruise to satisfy your own personal interests. While websites make everything sound glamorous and charming, I too often hear someone say that the “dreamy” hotel they booked online turned out to be a nightmare.
“Charming” turned out to be tiny rooms, no elevator or off the beaten track. Do you think that the people at Travelocity or Expedia really care about you? How many times do you see horror stories in newspapers about online booking engines like Travelocity? It is very commonplace. UNBIASED INFORMATION: RSVP and Atlantis are fantastic travel options for the right client, but I never understand why one would prefer to book directly rather than go through a local travel agent. The same applies to regular cruises. When you book direct, that company only has the one product to sell, whether it’s Atlantis or Princess or any other company. Travel agents will offer an impartial critique of the product and possibly offer alternatives. We know where not to place you on a ship or what location in a city or resort may be best for you. One myth that needs to be dispelled is that you pay more by booking through a travel agency or get a better deal by booking direct. So not true. We derive our income from a commissions paid by the supplier. So that $1500 balcony on RSVP is still $1500 through a travel agency. Similarly, if it is a non-gay trip
or cruise, the rate remains the same if booked with a local travel agency. Reserving through your local travel agency does not cost you any more for tours and cruises. In fact, many agencies have blocked group rates on several cruise line sailings which could actually offer you lower rates and some onboard perks. ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS: Our first allegiance is to the client. After all, we want to please you so that you will keep coming back to us for your other vacations and refer your friends and family to us. The best form of advertising is by word of mouth. If you are happy with our recommendations and service, more than likely we will see you and your friends again. I/we pride ourselves on trying to paint a vivid picture of what to expect from a city, hotel or cruise line. The more informed you are, the less surprises along the way. This kind of service does not exist on impersonal websites or by booking direct. Besides, isn’t it somewhat important to support your local gay businesses? Most of us use a gay Realtor®, a gay lawyer and support gay merchants, so why not try to keep your travel dollars local, too?
In an era where personalized service is disappearing, and in an economy that has seen many gay owned businesses close, your gay travel agent is a throw back to times past. Think about it: If you value your time, if you value getting the best possible service, then you will want to use the services of a travel agent. So, on behalf of me and all other gay travel agents in South Florida, we look forward to being of service and make your vacations memorable and special. We thank you for your support. H
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The Short Story on Short Sales By RICK GIBSON “If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.”– Thomas Edison This quote may be an unusual introduction to short sales, but it’s fitting. Many people do not understand them, are afraid to admit it and avoid what they don’t understand. By acknowledging you are not alone if you do not understand short sales, and that you are not “supposed” to understand them, is the first step. Then, see that short sales may be a great option for you, and not something to avoid or fear. A property being “sold short” means it is being sold for less than the seller owes to their lender. So, when sold, there will be a “shortage”. Lenders prefer short sales over foreclosures since they lose less money and it can help decrease vacant properties. The lender is the real decision maker, even though it is the seller who hires the Realtor®, signs the listing and the sales contract. The seller cannot make any profit, though in some cases is given moving expenses as an incentive to keep them from abandoning the property, or taking the fixtures and appliances. Fundamental to accounting, but a mystery to some, is that “losses must be offset by a gain,” so you may hear lenders send an income statement to sellers for the amount the lender loses when they approve a short sale (the difference between what it sold for and what was owed). You may have also heard the seller is then responsible to pay taxes on that “income,” even though the seller did not make any money. Hearing things like that and not understanding them causes people to postpone taking action and regretting it later. Consult an accountant to confirm that, for a limited time, you are able to waive liability for taxes on this “income”. If you are in debt and need to get out of a property, now is an opportunity to start over. If you are not in debt, but
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have property that is harming you due to its value, you may be a candidate for “strategic default” and should consult an expert quickly. I strongly suggest if you are a seller and are considering your options, meet only with a Realtor® who is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). This means the Realtor® has specialized training, and you are more likely to understand your options, minimize stress and find success. Some Realtors® negotiate their short sale contracts themselves; others hire a firm that represents them and the seller in lender interactions. Personally, I recommend and hire experts to negotiate with banks to cover this critical task, and stay focused on obtaining contracts and managing the process. I would similarly not be my own dentist or lawyer. Buying short sales is a risky if you are looking for a primary home, unless you are okay if it does not succeed. The process can take a while, and has its problems. For my clients, I generally recommend short sales to investors more than to my buyers who are emotionally involved or relatively impatient. It can be slow, but this is changing quickly and for the better. Lenders are receiving criticism and new guidelines to speed up the process, and the market is in a clear trend towards more short sales and less foreclosures. Regardless of whether you are a buyer, seller or are considering buying or selling, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Short sales are here to stay and may be a tremendous opportunity to get out of debt at a time when there are few down-sides. Now is a time of change and opportunity and, as Thomas Edison expressed so well, we are capable of many things. Learning about our options now and taking action can greatly enhance our lives.H
Rick Gibson is a Realtor®, Re/Max Preferred and Managing Member, Gibson Group Property Management, LLC. He can be reached via email at rickginfla@aol.com
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A Beginner's Guide to Orlando Gay Days Is this your first year at Orlando's Gay Days festival? If it is, you're in for a fabulous journey, but you're going to need a road map to navigate your way through this wonderland of gay vacation delights. The Beginner's Guide includes information for both men and women coming to Gay Days. It is also a great resource even if you are a regular attendee since Gay Days grows each year. Some people come to Orlando during Gay Days just to enjoy the company of 150,000+ other gays and lesbians, but most are looking to fill their itineraries with fun, fun, fun! Be sure to check a complete Calendar of Events on www.gaydays.com since only the highlights are represented here. This guide describes the major categories of events, tell you how to get tickets, and give you some ideas about transportation.
Theme Park Visits The Gay Days festival started with a theme park visit, and theme park visits remain one of the most popular Gay Days activities. Always the first Saturday in June, Gay Day in the Magic Kingdom (at Walt Disney World) is still the signature event of the week. An estimated 50,000 red-shirted Gay Days attendees pack Walt Disney World's original park on that 1st Saturday in June. The 3 o'clock parade down Main Street always draws an unforgettable "sea of red" that can be seen from one end of the park to the other. Many Gay Days vacationers also like to plan some time to visit Disney's other parks (Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios). • Theme park tickets will be available on www.gaydays.com • Multi-day tickets are often a great idea if you plan on visiting more than one park, or visiting all the Disney parks during your stay. • None of the "gay days" are official park events and no special tickets are required.
Disney Theme Parks • For theme park transportation, www.gaydays.com is again offering a Host Hotel (an all-gay resort experience!) at the Gay Days Host Hotel with free transportation to Disney and other attractions. • If you are staying in another area of town, check with your hotel about scheduled transportation to theme parks. • Catch a cab, during Gay Days; they are plentiful, and there are plenty of people to share with if you stay at one of the host or co-host hotels. • Downtown Orlando and area night clubs – These are located about 10 miles from the tourist area. Shuttle or taxi transportation can be arranged from any attraction-area hotel. Check with the guest services desk.
Big, Big Events Although it all began with a daytime trip to Disney World, Gay Days has inspired and nurtured some of the largest and most incredible events & parties in the world. With some of the most imaginative and innovative venues found anywhere, Orlando's Gay Days has an unbeatable combination of attractions, events, and parties to help create a magical dream of a vacation week. From the tropical wonderland of the Gay Days Host Hotel, to the thrill rides of The Magic Kingdom, you're sure to find an event that will amaze and delight you. • Tickets to attractions, plays, pool parties, and dance parties are available in advance online from www.gaydays.com Ticket Booth. Many of these are available exclusively at www.gaydays.com and sales are already brisk. • During the event, www.gaydays.com will operate a Ticket and Merchandise Center at the Gay Days Host Hotel. Be forewarned however, events may sell out in advance! • Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Gay Days Ticket and Merchandise Center during the week at the Gay Days Host Hotel. • Designated days at attractions held at WDW venues: Disney's parks are easily accessed by cab or hotel shuttle. Be sure to check shuttle times as the park hours might be outside regular shuttle hours. • Also consider renting a car, but be sure to have a designated driver if you plan on drinking. We want everyone to have a safe Gay Days.
Hotel Events Pool Parties – Orlando is the perfect place to spend your days soaking up the hot sun and hot scenery around a sparkling hotel swimming pool. This low-stress treat gets even better when you're surrounded by hundreds of GUYS and GALS in Speedos and bikinis, sipping umbrella drinks and grooving to the sounds of some of the world's best known DJs! Pool parties will be held Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Gay Days Host Hotel. Tickets are required for these pool events if you aren't registered through www.gaydays.com as a hotel guest. The Gay Days Expo –growing since it was first held in 1999 – will be bigger and better again this year at the Gay Days Host Hotel. This event is free and open to the public with a wide variety of vendors, food, fun, and the Gay Days Ticket and Merchandise Center. Details are available at www.gaydaysexpo.com. The Expo will be open from Thursday through Sunday. Everybody loves this one!
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Gay Days Events at the Parliament House In celebration of Orlando Gay Days 2011, The Parliament House Resort, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, kicks into action on the Tuesday before the big weekend.
Tuesday, May 31 2011 Indoor/Outdoor Party & Khia Concert Tonight, from 9pm to 3am, the PH will feature a Vendor Fair in the Courtyard, DJ Saxwell will spin in the Disco, Darcel’s Hip Hop Show will be at the Pool Stage at Midnight and at 1am, a very special Gay Days kick-off with KHIA in Concert. Tickets are only *$8. Party till 3am. *Includes access to all clubs including Disco, Bear Den, Video Bar, Footlight Lounge, Courtyard, Hip Hop Show, Vendor Fair, and Khia in concert.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 Pleasure Island at the Parliament House Past Pleasure Island friends & bartenders join PH party hosts, bartenders and DJ’s for a mind blowing Kick Off Event complete with décor and intermittent hot spot performances reminiscent of Disney’s MANNEQUINS DANCE PALACE created by D Squared Productions. Guests will be blown away at midnight by the PH Explosion Dancers and the debut of the Biggest Laser Light Show in the history of Gay Days! Entrance is FREE before 11pm and only $6 after 11pm. Party till 3am. Everyone in attendance receives a coupon for $5 off “at the door” ticket purchase on Gay Days Friday night. Special Thursday Night Attraction in The Footlight Theatre: Orlando’s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Present A NIGHT OF PERPETUAL COMEDY Showtimes: 8pm & 10pm in the Footlight Theatre. Suggested minimum donation: *$7. All proceeds benefit the Sister Clair Annette Memorial Granting Fund * Ticket price includes complimentary club/party admission for remainder of the evening.
Friday, June 3, 2011 Jessica Sutta & Blake Lewis Concert & Party Beginning at 6am, Morning Radio Talk Show Hosts JOHNNY & JAYDE: XL 106.7 FM will broadcast from the Disco. This is a FREE EVENT – The PH is even opening the bar as early as the law allows. They will feature a “Build Your Own Bloody Mary” Station from 7am until 10am. From 8pm, DJ Brianna spins in the Courtyard with JM Best Laser Show and VJ Direct spins in the Disco. Adult Video Stars will be appearing lakeside. Footlight Players Show will begin at 10pm in the Footlight Theatre. At 11pm, Blake Lewis will rock the pool stage in concert and at midnight there will be another Footlight Players Show preceding the 1am concert with Jessica Sutta from the Pussycat Dolls. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Special Friday Night Attraction in The Footlight Theatre: The Oops Guys Present... BITCHES OF THE KINGDOM at 8pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at www.wanzie.com/boxoffice or at the PH Booth at the Gay Days Expo. Tickets will be $18 at the door if available. * Ticket price does not include party admission.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 Salt N’ Pepa Concert & Party Tonight the PH adds the first of two lakeside FOAM PARTIES to the mix. They hit it big with “Push It”, “Let’s Talk About Sex, and “Whatta Man”. From 8pm, DJ Brianna spins in the Courtyard with JM Best Laser Show and VJ Direct spins in the Disco. Adult Video Stars will be appearing lakeside. Footlight Players Show will begin at 10pm in the Footlight Theatre. The Foam Party begins by the Lake at 11pm and runs til 3am. Salt N’ Pepa will be in concert on the Pool Stage at 1am. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 Starting at 1pm, The Parliament House Pool Party is always FREE! Hosted by Gidget Galore & Addison Taylor, DJ Brianna spins in the Courtyard and the Food Court will be open. Then, Sunday Gay Days T-Dance begins at 5pm in the Disco. The Twink Model Search, hosted by FabScout, Badpuppy.com, and WET Lube will begin at 6pm on the Pool Stage. At midnight, the Footlight Players Gay Days Finale Show will be on the pool stage leading up to the 1am concert with Kat Deluna. $10 cover begins at 6pm.
Tickets for these events are available at the front desk at PH up until 4pm the day of the event, the Parliament House Booth at the Gay Days Expo, or they are available online at www.parliamenthouse.com, up until 24 hours prior to each event.
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Now is the Time to Wear White! By ALEX VAUGHN & ERIC CHRISTIAN Like many customs past and present, the reason for not wearing white after Labor Day is hard to pinpoint. The rule originally was more ‘Only wear white shoes between Memorial Day and Labor Day’. It applied to white pumps or dress shoes. White tennis shoes and off-white boots seemed to have been exempt, as were any shoes worn by a winter bride. “Winter White” clothing (e.g., creamcolored wool) is acceptable between Labor Day and Memorial Day, too. The most logical reasoning for the rule that famously infuriated Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom was temperature. Image consultant Nancy Penn suggests that because white reflects light and heat, wearing white would make you cooler in winter, and thus should be avoided. But others suggest the rule stems from a class issue. Acting Director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Valerie Steele, notes that in the late 19th century, and again in the 1950s, more people were entering the middle classes. These nouveau-riche folks were often unaware of the standards of high society, so they were given specific codified rules to follow in order to fit in. Another bit of folklore states, “Southern girls know bad manners when they see them,” and a clear
sign of bad manners is wearing white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day. Because fashions in the American South can be a little more formal than elsewhere, perhaps the no-white-shoes rule came from south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Even Star Jones (an otherwise fashion-forward Southern lady) admits that white shoes “are for Easter Sunday and not the dead of winter.” The rule has been said to have been maintained to ensure that people only wear summer fashions during the actual summer months. The opposite probably applies as well, but people generally don’t need to be reminded to avoid wearing a fur coat in 100-degree weather. As we live in an area with summer temperatures all year-round, there isn’t any harm in wearing white shoes or a head-to-toe white outfit in October. If you are a traditionalist, however, feast your eyes on these top white pieces and enjoy wearing them till Labor Day!H
• Structured Fashion Blazer $189 www.zara.com
• Solid Satin Tie $190 www.barneys.com
• Guess White Waterpro Leather Strap Watch $95 www.shop.guess
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• Bottega Veneta Suede Shoe $540 www.bottegaveneta.com
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The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Turns 10... And You’re Invited! By PAUL RUBIO ne of my favorite hotels in the world is turning ten, and they’re throwing a month-long throwdown with a twist. Don’t bother bringing a gift to help The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne (www.ritzcarlton.com/keybiscayne), celebrate her birthday in style; she’s inviting guests to this party via dozens of “ten” themed promotions as a generous “thank you” to all her fans. Ten-dollar room nights, ten-dollar spa treatments, ten diamond necklaces placed randomly under room pillows – this is no BS! For those of you who’ve yet to experience The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, take note: This resort is a self-contained world of perpetual indulgence, worldclass dining, eco-tourism opportunities, seclusion and exclusivity. In fact, the resort offers all the relaxation and vacation utopia of the Bahamas’ Atlantis or the Caribbean’s top resorts, while just a short distance from the madness of Miami. The lush tropical gardens, the ocean panoramas, tight bodies near the pool, fabulous poolside cocktails – it’s the South Florida experience we all crave. But the blend of serenity, comfort, superior service, exceptional dining and privacy is the true escapism and pampering we all need (and deserve). The 1.25 miles of natural beach surrounding Key Biscayne are consistently ranked in the top 10 of the coveted “Top Beach in the U.S” list compiled by Dr. Stephen Leatherman (aka, Dr. Beach). Plus, the property is surprisingly approachable and relaxed, peppered with Ritz elegance and the fabulous epicurean touches that make it Miami’s only AAA 5 diamond property. And, of paramount Amazing Gay Travel importance, it’s super gayfriendly, maintaining its gold GLBT standard among Ritz-Carlton hotels.
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When the sun rises July 1, the celebration officially begins. Having the most intimate moments with the “birthday girl,” however, will require a little bit of pre-planning. On June 10th, the “10 Guestrooms, 10 Nights, $10” promo begins, offering ten luxurious resort view guestrooms for $10 each on July 5-7, 10-13, 18, 25 and 26. Set up your speed dial on 305-365-4582 for June 10th, 10 am to 2 pm EST. If you don’t land a hotel room, then take advantage of “$10 Spa Treatments” every Wednesday in July. Paying homage to the original spa menu, circa 2001, guests can book the two oldschool signature treatments: the Key Lime Body Treatment (50 minutes) or Deluxe Sundae Pedicure (45 minutes) for just $10 each (reservations required by phoning 305.365.4286). If you want to go all out, the eleven new tantalizing Babor body and face treatments will run you full price, but they’re well worth it! Foodies will rejoice over the countless eating extravaganzas planned. The hotel’s signature Italian restaurant, Cioppino, brings a piece of Tuscany to South Florida in the literal sense, with ingredients flown in twice weekly from Italy, including fresh cheese, spices, olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Under the tutelage of Italian Chef Ezio Gamba, Cioppino will roll out a limited-edition three-course menu July 10-15 and July 17-22 for just $10 (first come, first served by phoning 305.365.4286). Alternatively, you can enjoy the fairy tale bay front setting at Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge on July 14th when the lounge offers $10 glasses of Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial Champagne and $10 Kobe Beef Sliders from 11:30 am until sunset (no reservations required). Dune’s barefoot luxe vibe stands reminiscent of Nikki Beach’s pre-Chonga heyday with white
couches nestled into the sand, oversized umbrellas, gentle zephrys and trendy cocktail lists (the white sangria is my personal favorite). For cocktails, 8pm onward and sophisticated Miami ambience, bartender extraordinaire, Anthony Buddle, will muddle signature Diamond Mojitos for just $10 each July 10-15 at the Rum Bar, while Group Nostalgia entertains the crowds with live Latin music. The “ten” madness doesn’t end there. The coastal Mexican restaurant, Cantina Beach, will host an oceanfront culinary party and unveil rare tequila bottled specially for this birthday celebration. Tons of other surprises are being planned as this article goes to press. See you at the birthday bash!!! H
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RUMBAR Recalls the glamour of Old Havana with more than 52 rums, piscos and cachachas from 18 countries, Cubaninspired light fare, cigar collection and live music Thursday – Saturday.
Cioppino One of just two restaurants within a hotel to be ranked among Esquire Magazine’s “America’s Best New Restaurants” list, Cioppino presents beautifully simple Tuscan cuisine in stunning surroundings.
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Ever heard the phrase “Less is More?” Our obsessive pursuit of wealth isn't working - people are afraid and anxious; we're destroying the planet, undermining happiness, and clinging to an unsustainable economy. There's another way. Less can be More. Throughout history wise people have argued we need to live more simply - that only by limiting outer wealth can we have inner wealth. They bring us a new vision of Less: Less stuff, less work, less stress, less debt. A life with ‘Less’ becomes a life of ‘More’: More time, more satisfaction, more balance and more security. We need to build a culture of connection by challenging
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the consumer society and recreating vibrant life in our local communities, the creation of a different experience of time where we live life in slower, more effective ways, savoring our lives and recapturing exuberance and laughter. When we have too much, we savor nothing. We become less appreciative and less grateful, engorged with a bloated sense of entitlement. Appreciative, grateful people are healthier and happier. When we choose less, we think and feel deeply. Ultimately, a life of less connects us with one true source of happiness: being part of a caring community. We learn how to turn individual change into a movement that leads to policy changes in government and corporate behavior, the wealth gap and sustainability. It is more accurate for our worth as a human being to be measured NOT by what we possess but how we behave. Baby Boomers nearing retirement, harried professionals with a social conscience, the one-time "middle class" and 20-30-somethings who are now facing the sobering realities of constricted choices are weighing what corporate America / Madison Avenue are relentlessly brainwashing and manipulating us to
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Shortbread is a classic Scottish dessert that consists of three basic ingredients: flour, sugar and butter. This dessert resulted from a medieval biscuit bread, which was a twice-baked, enriched bread roll dusted with sugar and spices and hardened into a hard, dry, sweetened biscuit called a Rusk. Eventually, yeast from the original Rusk recipe was replaced by butter, which was becoming more of a staple in the British Isles. Despite the fact that shortbread was prepared during much of the 12th century, the refinement of shortbread was actually accredited to Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 16th century. The name of one of the most traditional forms of shortbread is “petticoat tails”; this type of shortbread was baked in a round tin and then cut into triangular wedges. Shortbread was expensive and reserved as a luxury for special occasions such as Christmas, Hogmanay (Scottish New Year’s Eve) and weddings. In Shetland, it is traditional to break a decorated shortbread cake over the head of a new bride on the entrance of her new house. • 1 cup brown sugar • 2 cups salted butter • 3 and more cups all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream the butter and brown sugar. Add 3 cups of flour. Mix well. You can do this in a mixer if you like. Sprinkle board with more flour. Knead dough for a few minutes, adding enough flour to make soft dough. Roll to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into strips and place on ungreased baking sheets or plop into a pan and press flat, you are the chef. Prick with fork any which way you do it. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Remember, you are the chef !H
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believe we need versus what is truly imperative to have a rewarding life. Wabi-sabi, an ancient Japanese belief, is about appreciating the simple and letting go of the superficial – the perfect antidote for a society in recovery from a decade long consumerist orgy. How liberating it is to move past our belief in life, liberty and the pursuit of stuff to finding beauty in austerity, serenity and authenticity. Far more than home décor, wabi-sabi is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, finding satisfaction in everyday things. Wabi -sabi includes clearing clutter, integrating recycled material and taking time for self-reflection. Wabi-sabi is everything that today's sleek, plastic, technology-saturated culture isn't. Mass-produced perfection is seductive but boring. This belief is for anyone who is overwhelmed by consumerism. This is a tricky one; being content with less, since we are programmed with “no matter how much you have, you always need more.” Too many of us are enslaved by believing that contentment with what we have or who we are equals laziness. Do we truly want it all or are we manipulated to believe it? Don’t most of us actually have much more than we
realize or really need? When we need something, be it knowledge or material, it will come to us in some way or another, usually in unexpected ways. By slowing down and connecting with ourselves, we find our true needs. I have known people with serious illness or pain and all they want is health – to the point where they are ready to give everything away. That was very evident when I was my mother’s caregiver during her terminal illness. When we set needs against wants, we find that we need very little and this is when we start receiving what we need. Often when we receive, we are blind to the gift because we are looking for something else, and that which is given us is discarded. Look at things from a different angle; everything is a blessing – sometimes very well disguised. Things happen to us all the time, we just need to notice it and understand its significance … this happens when we slow down and allow ourselves to start watching and listening instead of constantly doing and talking. The idea of having any kind of control is an illusion. So sit back, my friends, and allow it to happen.H
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Written by: John Cameron Mitchell and Steven Trask, directed by: Jeffrey D. Holmes, starring: Joe Harter, Blaze Powers, Dominick Daniel and The Angry Inch Band. Make your reservations now to see Hedwig and her band in action. Now through June 4, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets $30. For info and reservations: (954) 678-1496. Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash only). To purchase tickets via credit card and for special discounts, please go to: www.infinite-abyss.com. You may also purchase tickets at: www.empirestage.com. The Empire Stage is located at 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale.H
May 26 – 31, 2011, in Miami. Partyseekers from around the world convene in sunny Miami, Florida, celebrating life, pride and liberty. Originally a one-day occurrence, Sizzle Miami has evolved into a 5-day smorgasbord of captivating day-time events and pulsating nightlife. Although Sizzle participants are mostly comprised of African-Americans and Latinos, all races are welcomed and encouraged to participate. For more info, visit www.sizzlemiami.com.H
BEYOND THE L-WORD Fascinating performance workshop/ lecture on lesbian culture. This workshop/lecture invites participants to enact a colorful range of scenarios taken from lesbian history, lesbian theatre, and lesbian pulp fiction. Discover what has been missing in popular culture-the fierce and fascinating archetypes of women who choose women! Playwright and director Carolyn Gage is the author of more than sixty plays and seven books on lesbian theatre, and in 2009, she won the national Lambda Literary Award in Drama. From Sappho to Rachel Carson, from camp counselors to nuns, this workshop explores the historical enclaves where lesbians have attempted to live out our dreams and escape from our nightmares. This is a performance workshop for all abilities, all genders, and all orientations. Audience welcome. Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors.H
WIN EPICUREAN DINNER CLUB Women in Network's Epicurean Dinner Club and The Pride Center Present: Brunch and T-Dance on Sunday, June 12th, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm for brunch and 3 pm for the Patio T-Dance at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Prix Fixe menu includes two drinks. For further information please contact Joyce Schweitzer at 954558-3657 or Toni Hadi at 954-565-0094.H
MIXER FOR A CAUSE Gilda’s Club South Florida LGBT Action Group invite you to an After Hours Mixer, join them for a cause and a good time. Gilda’s Club South Florida is a free cancer support community that welcomes all who have been touched by cancer. This event will be held on Thursday, May 26th 5:00 to 8:00pm at Rosie’s Bar & Grill. 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. For more information or to RSVP call Thom Palumbo at 954-7636776 or e-mail thom@gildasclubsouthflorida.org or visit them online: www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org.H
GAY & LESBIAN WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH BEACH The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Convention Visitor Bureau, and the Miami Design Preservation League, present a ninety-minute guided Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour of South Florida on Saturday, May 28th. Tour departs at 5 p.m. from the Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th Street, and ends at the Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Ocean Drive, where a refreshing drink will be provided. Reservations are not required. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at MDGLCC or at MDPL's Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th Street. FREE to MDPL and MDGLCC members. RSVP to (305) 6734440 or to mdglcc@bellsouth.net.H
TASTE FOR CHANGE WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER Abzyme Research Foundation and Joel Santos invite you to this very special wine tasting. The vaccine for Polio was developed with grassroots fundraising through the March of Dimes. ARF is funding a promising new therapeutic HIV vaccine through a series of charity wine tastings. Join them and support hope for a future without HIV/AIDS. All proceeds will go toward the continued development and advancement of HIV-EVAC, a revolutionary therapeutic HIV vaccine candidate. To learn more about ARF and HIVEVAC, visit www.endhiv.com. Friday June 17, from 7 to 9 pm at Bar 721, 721 Lincoln Lane on Miami Beach. RSVP by Friday June 3 via Host Joel Santos: joel@sobeteethwhitening.com, (786) 267-0404. Suggested donation of $40, 21+ to attend this event.H
BRITNEY SPEARS AT AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA See Britney Spears live on the Femme Fatale Tour with special guest Nicki Minaj and opening performances by Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo. Tickets now on sale at Ticketmaster.com. The concert will be held on Friday July 22, 2011 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.H
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Central Florida GAY DAYS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD June 2 through 5, 2011 in Orlando The long standing Gay Day at Disney has morphed into a week-long celebration at the theme parks of Orlando. The days are focused on the parks and pool parties, the nights are packed with dance parties at various venues. Gay Days - the original group is still quite popular, especially among folks more interested in the park-focused events and connecting with others.H
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL FIRE AND ICE WEEKEND AT ST. PETE PRIDE Florida’s only Gay beach party of the summer with world renowned deejay, Luis Perez spinning Saturday. Fire & Ice Weekend represents what is so hot about a party on the beach and what is so cool about supporting St. Pete Pride. The very retro Postcard Inn (6300 Gulf Blvd.) on St Pete Beach will play host to the private gay party for the largest pride celebration in Florida on Friday, June 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Highlights of the weekend include Friday’s Fire Party that includes the hottest pool and beach event of the summer. Friday also includes St. Pete Pride’s Kick-Off Party at Georgie’s Alibi. Saturday will bring the parade and promenade at St Pete Pride. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday Ice Party with D.J. Luis Perez. Sunday will focus on a festival Beach Party including our pool party and beach pavillion, dancing on the beach, and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico open for business all day. Later attend the St. Pete Pride Closing Party at Flamingo Resort. Visit www.alandchuck.travel.com to book a room.H
THE SUNDAY BBQ IS BACK Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asianthemed patio with Jacuzzi.H
FLAMINGO BINGO Thursdays hosted by Kevin Johnson. Win free drinks and prizes from 8 to 10 pm. Code Bar opens at 7 pm, the Video Bar opens at 10 pm and don’t miss Girl’s Night in the Blu Room, which opens at 11 pm with $3 Miller Lite longnecks. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S in St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.flamingofla.com.H
GAY BOWLING First Thursday of each month from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 736-1282.H
Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, from 1pm to 11 pm. North America's largest electronic music festival comes to Orlando for the first time. Expect a wide array of attractions, full-size carnival rides, art installations and performers. World-class deejays, artists and performers, thousands of beautiful people, massive stages and full-size carnival rides. At Tinker Field, 1610 West Church St. in Orlando. For more information, visit www.electricdaisycarnival.com.H
THE RED BALL At the Parliament House (410 N Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando) Saturday, May 28, from 7 pm to 2 am. The ticket also gets you into the club for the night to see RuPaul Drag Race Runner Up Manila Luzon and the number one queen from Puerto Rico, Queen Bee Ho joining the Footlight Players. Every room will be decorated with a different style. See Judy Tenuta then enjoy the rest of the night with all the Red Ball glory included in the price of your Judy Tenuta ticket. Judy, the self described “Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion,” is appropriately described as “Outrageous Mind-Blowing Comedy”. Don’t forget to wear red!H
ORLANDO BLACK PRIDE May 31 to June 5, 2011; Orlando Black Pride brings thousands of LGBTers together for a long weekend of events and entertainment. There are parties for the fellas, the ladies and everything in between and you can find all the great events on the official website. So head out to Orlando and get ready to party... www.orlandoblackpride.com.H
A NIGHT OF PERPETUAL COMEDY The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present a night of perpetual comedy on Thursday June 2. featuring the talents of improv comedians formerly of the Comedy Warehouse at Disney's Pleasure Island and benefitting The Sister Claire Annette Blowood Memorial Granting Fund. Show times are 8 and 10 p.m. Cover: $7 suggested donation. To be held at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St) in downtown Orlando.H
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Memorial Day Weekend Pleasures Grammy’s Peter Rauhofer Headlines Weekend! By BRAD CASEY One of the pleasures of our long warm summer months are the three 3-day weekends we have: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends. Memorial Day weekend is here. Let’s take a look at some of the FUN this weekend.
FORT LAUDERDALE Alibi: Hawaii comes to the Alibi for the annual Memorial Day Weekend Luau sponsored by Bacardi Rum! Alibi will have plenty of leis to hand out. Jennifer McClain on Friday night and Florida’s own Dame Edna on Monday night in the Manchester Room. Also, drop in for an award-winning burger and fries over the weekend.
Johnny’s: Plenty of men on the floor this weekend. The In crowd is talking about Saturday nights! Watch out… anything goes! Living Room: Join Renee Graziano from VH1’s hit show Mob Wives at Living Room this Friday night. No cover and enjoy open bar from 10:30 - midnight.
Bill’s Filling Station: Friday night is Bear Appreciation Night and a jammed club it will be. Boardwalk: Erotic film star Josh Logan will make appearances this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also, grab a bite at Beefcakes Café. Boardwalk has a stable of beefy male dancers to keep your eyes entertained all weekend.
Ramrod: A cruisy bar for the levileather crowd. You take a walk on the wild side when you enter this bar. Sunday, the Cast Party for Two Boys in a Bed on a Cold Winters Night! (boy, that’s a long one)! The party is from 9 to 11PM. Revolution Live: Gary Santis and Hilton Wolman present the 13th annual White Fort Lauderdale Festival this Sunday with DJ’s Tracy Young, Manny Lehman and Kidd Madonny. This spectacular event will feature members of the New Century Ballet Company, Kitty Meow with Red Carpet coverage by Joe Posa as Joan Rivers. Channel 7 news anchor Craig Stevens hosts the event. Doors open at 8PM and limited general admission tickets ($25) can be purchased on line. Google: White Fort Lauderdale. Rosies: Always a busy weekend for this jewel on the Drive, especially this Sunday and Monday, Memorial Day. A great menu and fabulous frozen drinks makes this a sure stop over the weekend.
Mob Wife Renee Graziano will be at Living Room this Friday
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The Manor: Warms you up for the White Party with a White Toga Party this Friday night. A $500 cash prize for the sexiest toga, plus cabaret shows throughout the night starring Kitty Meow and others. On Saturday, DJ David Knapp will electrify a packed house for a White Party official event, White Angels. Doors open at 10PM.
Adult film star, Josh Logan, will be appearing at The Boardwalk Depot: A true indoor/outdoor Sunday Tdance – the way it used to be – this Sunday poolside from 2PM to 6PM. A pleasant way to spend Sunday afternoon cruising a bevy of beauties with your favorite beverage... pinkies up, please. DJ Scott Mann will keep the energy flowing. The Depot offers the only indoor/outdoor Sunday Tea Dance, poolside. Bring some tanning gel! Gryphon at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino: One of the main attractions this weekend is the Sunday night performance of Grammy Award winning producer and renowned DJ Peter Rauhofer at the Gryphon night club located at the Hard Rock Casino complex. This state-ofthe-art dance/cruise club is like no other in South Florida. There is a fabulous light show and acoustics and plenty of room. Doors open 11 PM. And you may want to visit the casino while you are there.
MIAMI Some of the best beaches in the country, Key Biscayne, Ocean Drive and Haulover Beach make the long Memorial Day Weekend a bit cooler and refreshing. Let’s take a look at the happenings in Miami/Miami Beach.
Matty’s on the Drive: One of Ft. Lauderdale’s HOT neighborhood bars. Kick off the long weekend at its jammed Friday Happy Hour till 10PM where drinks are half priced. Also, a great Sunday spot for Bloody Mary’s, Screwdrivers and Mimosas … “light on the Tabasco, please …” Mona’s: Fort Lauderdale’s most eclectic neighborhood bar. Fashioned from the wood of church pews, this bar is always busy with eclectic people: Doctors, lawyers, carpenters, plumbers and the like and everyone mixes well. Owner Jerry Schultz is cool!
Tea Cruise: A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon cruising the waterways of Fort Lauderdale. The party boat begins boarding at 12:30 PM and sails at 1PM for three hours of FUN. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 day of cruise. Call Peter Burke, cruise coordinator, at 954649-1107 for advance ticket sales.
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Grammy Award winning producer and renowned DJ Peter Rauhofer will spin Sunday night at Gryphon
Discotekka: This mega downtown Miami club knocks ‘em out on Saturday nights. This week, the original creators of the White Wear Party Ft. Lauderdale, presents White Wear Party Discotekka style. Entertainers TP Lords leads a list of entertainers. Music is fabulous, lights are from the universe and the club hops!
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Philanthropist & Entrepreneur By ALEX VAUGHN Tony Dee is a local philanthropist and successful entrepreneur. He has been working in the Wilton Manors area since 1990, and many say he can be credited with starting Wilton Manors. Agenda sat down with him to talk past, present and future! You have owned property in Wilton Manors for over two decades. What brought you to the area? My ex-business partner and I were looking for a gay night spot, and we found the Palms which we turned into Chardees for 17 years. Named after my business partner, Charlie Mielky, and myself, we took the ‘Char’ and the ‘Dee’ and made Chardees. How do you feel the area has changed over the last ten years? Better than 200 fold! When I came to Wilton manors in the summer of 1990, it was a depressed area, but then, slowly but surely, gay men and ladies purchased these run down homes, fixed them up and turned Wilton Manors into what it is today. What are the advantages to being in the area? I’d have to say comfort. Wilton Manors is predominantly gay, just about everyone knows each other. It’s comfortable and I am ecstatic to be part of it. What disadvantages do you see here?
One of the disadvantages are that many people are coming into the area to rent and don’t do their homework. They think that they just have to put up security, take a store with a few items right away and that they can just sit back and make a living. That just doesn’t happen, you need to know the area. How is The Schubert doing? How was the season? The Schubert is doing well; I had the best season in 3 years this past season. I give many thanks to all the gay resorts in the area that helped me get started in the first year when I turned the Schubert from straight to gay. I worked with the publications who made it clear, when all the other gay resorts were full, try the Schubert, they are new and that’s how I built my clientele. Do you enjoy owning the hotel? Do you have any plans to add more hotels to your portfolio? Yes, I do enjoy the hotel; I enjoy meeting people from around the world, their personalities fascinate me, but I do not have any plans for more hotels. There has been a lot of talk recently about landlords on and around the Drive raising rents. How do feel about this? It’s a two edged sword. The tenants don’t want to pay more because of the economy. Landlords have to increase
rents because taxes are so high. There will always be a clash there. What do you think landlords can do to help? We can hold back the increases, which I have done in the past to my renters who have got into trouble. There is only so much I can do, as it comes out of my pockets. I fight Broward County every year for all my shopping Photo courtesy, Pompano Bill centers to keep taxes where they Tony Dee is the Proprietor of The Schubert Resort in Victoria Park. You can are, but because I’m 100% rentvisit their website at www.schubertresort.com ed it’s hard to cry wolf ! Do you have any intention in rais- considering moving or renting space here in Wilton Manors? ing your rents in the near future? As far as renting, do your homework, Yes, again it’s because of real estate have money in the bank that can carry taxes. What do you feel is missing, if any- you for a year. I had a soap shop come in once that sold bath soap for $10 a bar. thing, from the area? More key stores and more big name They were in and out in no time! Is there another local area on your stores off the top of my head. The only big name we have here is Starbucks! I’d radar for future development? No. I don’t know of any. like to see a men’s store that has shirts, You have been a landmark entrepredress clothes, sport clothes, but a name neur in Wilton Manors. What would store like an Abercrombie. What do you see in the future for you like your legacy to be here? Tony Dee Started Wilton Manors! In the area? I really feel it will just keep growing. the less than a year, Chardees became an There is a major parking problem; every- international success. I was able to bring one addresses it, but it has not been dealt in major celebrities like Eartha Kitt and the Glenn Miller Orchestra that people with as yet. What would you advise to people could not have afforded to see! H
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Top 20 Sizzling Summer Fitness Facts Simple, Easy and to the Point “Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” so said Gershwin in that famous ballad, but nowhere is the season hotter and more eventful than in tropical South Florida. Remember this summer to relax, take some time for yourself, pack your sunscreen and a good book and ponder these fitness tidbits as you crank up your workouts. Here are my top 20 summer fitness facts, simple, easy and to the point! 1. A 10-15 minute warm-up consisting of light cardio and stretching before working out warms up your muscles and joints and prevents injuries. 2. A cocktail or glass of wine are a delight, but overdoing it can pack on the pounds, deplete your energy and prove fatal to your workouts. 3. Modalities like hydro-therapy, massage and acupuncture, etc., can aid your fitness lifestyle by relieving pain, speeding recovery and adding to your overall well-being. 4. A professional massage can relax sore tight muscles, lower blood pressure, increase circulation and moisturize your skin. 5. Summer colds are a bitch. Never work out with a fever – it’s counter-productive – stay home and get well. 6. Music can rev you up and motivate
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your workouts – if your gym is playing tired tunes, then bring your own. 7. Carry a clean towel with you to the gym and a few antibacterial wipes so that you can keep equipment clean for yourself and others. 8. Stay hydrated throughout the day and during your workouts. Chug water regularly and don’t wait until you are thirsty. 9. Beginning at age 25, most people begin to lose about a half a pound of muscle per year. Regular and progressive weight training helps maintain and build lean muscle. 10. Consistency and regularity at the gym add up to success at achieving your goals. 11. To jump start your fat-burning, try 20 minutes of cardio (i.e., treadmill, elliptical) on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. But make sure to eat breakfast soon after and before your major workout. 12. Before trying any new supplement, make sure you research it and check with your physician before trying it. 13. Eat whole grains, fresh fruits and yogurt for a substantial breakfast that will energize you and keep you going throughout the day.
14. A workout partner can be a real asset provided you are both on the same page as far as fitness goals are concerned. 15. Good nutrition, weight training and cardio are the three elements of any sound program. 16. Do some core training at work by replacing your regular office chair with an exercise ball as you attend to the days chores. 17. Steer clear of 2 or 3 filling meals and eat 5 or 6 smaller meals more frequently throughout the day to stay lean and energized. Never eat before going to bed and make sure to eat a healthy breakfast
18. The warmer weather is better for joints and muscles while exercising – just don’t overdo it. Use sunscreen and chug water. 19. Omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish and almonds are heart healthy good fats. 20. Enjoy your summer and stay fit and happy! Use down time to get an extra pump in the gym! H
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EMPLOYMENT SOUTH BEACH Part-time sales associate for adult bookstore. Send resume to kdbstyle@yahoo.com NEW MIAMI BAR A Beautiful and upscale New Gay Bar located in the heart of Downtown Miami is opening soon - we are looking for Barbacks, Security, Bartenders, Cocktail Servers, DJ's, MC, VIP Host, Cashier, Male Dancers. Also looking for an experienced Bar Mgr. and Dance Mgr. Excellent Pay and benefits. Send Photos, Resume, Contact Info to:newmiamiclub@gmail.com TWIST. The popular gay bar in South Beach seeks responsible applicants with experience for the following positions; Bartender, Bar back, Door host and Security. Candidates should be friendly, hardworking and a team player. Apply online: twistboys@aol.com EXPERIENCED SERVER POSITION AVAILABLE Apply in person at The Depot Cabana Bar & Grill M-F 12-5 FULL-TIME STYLIST WANTED! Looking for a stylist with a following! Position comes with full medical benefits. Call 954-873-3889
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RENTALS / FTL FT LAUDERDALE BEACH DUPLEX Spacious 2/2 unit with pool, front and back patio, W/D, full kitchen, parking, 2 minute walk to the beach! Pets OK w/ dep. $1850/mo+dep. (954)551-8621 WILTON MANORS - Walk to the Drive! Small 1/1. Partially furnished (double bed, couch and large TV + some kitchen items) Tile throughout. Ceiling fans, 2 A/C units. $640/mo. $300 sec. dep. (954)565-5898 N.E. FT LAUDERDALE-WILTON MANORS AREA - Lovely, Bright, IMMACULATE, 1/1 tile floors, A/C, W/D available, cable ready, water, garbage, pest control incl., private patio, gay friendly, NO PETS $725/mo (954)592-3772
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RENTALS / FTL OAKLAND PARK - LARGE STUDIO - Loft Style gated apartment with private patio, large closet, brand new bathroom, no kitchen. All utilities included with Internet! $500/mo F/L (954)553-8616 FORT LAUDERDALE - Renovated 2 Bedroom w/wood-burning fireplace. 1 Bedroom also available! w/pool, spa & balconies. Has private W/D, SS, CAC, granite, tropical fenced yard. Pets OK. Available immediately. $700+. Call (954) 270-8071
FURNISHED / RENTALS / FTL PERFECT RELOCATION RENTALS – 3-6 MONTHS From $250/week & $1100/month Beautiful Studio, 1 & 2 BR Apts. Turn key, fully furnished & equipped, clothing optional pool, laundry, parking. Close to Gay & Nude Beaches. Pets Welcome. Includes utilities, cable, telephone, Wi-Fi Internet. 954-927-0090 or visit www.LibertySuites.com NE FTL/WILTON MANORS - Deluxe Furnished Apts. Colohatchee Park Area, Tile, Fan, Laundry, No Pets, Single Occupant Furnished Efficiency with kitchenette, includes utilities and Direct TV $650/mo + sec. Furnished Studio with full kitchen, includes utilities and Direct TV $750/mo + sec. Call 954-682-9428. 2/1 LAS OLAS BLVD! 1 block off of "Fashionable" Las Olas Blvd. Walk to Dining and Entertainment.!! Best Location for this home that is Completely Furnished, with Florida Charm! Harwood floors, chefs kitchen, skylights that bring the "Florida Sunshine" right into the home! Coral fireplace in the living room, peaceful front courtyard then lends itself to Great Summer Parties! Enjoy the Koi pond! Available NOW for a seasonal rental until the end of October at $1800.00/mo., Do Not Miss This Opporttunity To Live In Las Olas.!! Call Robert Geary MacKilligan 954-234-8759 or rgmsell@aol.com Galleria International Realty on Las Olas Ft Lauderdale."Get The Right Rental With Robert!"
By CLIFF DUNN The inaugural season of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) will end with a bang the weekend of June 17 and 18, with the East Coast premier of Metamorphosis: Change Can Be Wonderful. The program, which includes the title work – an original piece written exclusively for male choruses by contemporary composers Robert Espindola and Robert Seeley – also features music by such gay luminaries of the Terpsichorean muse as Aaron Copland and George Handel. Performances are at 8 p.m. on both nights at Fort Lauderdale’s Sunshine Cathedral. Learn more at www.GMCSF.org.
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MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE Private room in large tropical pool home. All updated. $650 Call Bob at (954) 646-1605.
SPIRITUALITY Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Members sing the National Anthem at this year’s Florida AIDS Walk in Huizenga Plaza Photo courtesy: Sun-Sentinel
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRITSONG Welcomes you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 10 am and every Wednesday night at 8 pm. We meet at the SpiritSong Worship Center at 2040B North Dixie Highway Suite 3 in Wilton Manors (Building B on Equality Park Campus, behind the Pride Center). God loves you just the way He made you. Come discover His purpose for you. For more info: (954) 418-8372, info@cohss.com, www.cohss.org. DIGNITY FT LAUDERDALE - Roman Catholic Mass every Sunday 7 PM at Holy Angels CC 2917 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors. Monthly socials and more. There is always room at our table. Dignityftl@bellsouth.net.
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OAKLAND PARK ROOM FOR RENT - Looking for single female, quiet, respectful with no pets. $500/mo. Includes utilities, cable & Internet. W/D, share bath & kitchen, private entrance. Contact Abby 954-629-1662
The Parish of Sts. Francis and Clare 101 NE 3rd Street, just N of Broward and E of Andrews. Mass times: Sat @ 5 PM: Sun @ 10:30 AM; Wed @ 7 PM. Where we welcome and appreciate diversity - a progressive community in the Catholic tradition. 954-731-8173 www.stsfrancisandclare.org
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The Depot: Summer Comes Poolside Off Wilton Drive Owners Jim Babb and Marc Scharphorn have unveiled a summer that’s full of events at The Depot Cabana Bar & Grill on US 1 in Fort Lauderdale. Kicking off the season, Memorial Day Weekend with the return of a Poolside T-Dance that evokes memories of Club Caribbean Resort’s legendary Tea Dances in the late 1980s, just down the road at the current location of the Original Pancake House. (And it is hard to imagine ordering a western omelet today on the spot where so many memorable moments transpired next to CCR’s pool.) June will also see the inauguration of The Depot’s Pool Volleyball League, which will be run similarly to a bowling league, and the Pride Pool Party on Saturday, June 18, hosted by Chad Bush with DJ Daddy O. The cabana bar is located adjacent to the America’s Best Inn & Suites, which is offering a deep discount on rates that weekend (which may make for a cool stay-cation that’s inexpensive and just minutes from Wilton Drive, Sebastian Beach, as well as the
events happening around town that Stonewall Weekend – and just steps away from The Depot’s bar and grill.)
Water, Water, Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink A somewhat happy ending to the vandalism which occurred last week to the water pump system at Island City Health & Fitness (ICHF) in Wilton Manors. On Wednesday, May 18, Broward Sheriff ’s Office (BSO) deputies pulled over a suspicious-looking white Grand Marquis that was dripping mud. The stop occurred around 3 a.m. at the 4700 block of North Dixie Highway. The occupants, Gannon Wing, 20, of Coconut Creek and John Martin, 29, of Fort Lauderdale, were likewise up to their armpits in muck. After they initially offered the constabulary that he were just coming back from the beach, the Crown Princes of Crud confessed to having stolen 26 backflow valves found in their car, along with the ax they used to “liberate” the piping. The pair has been charged (so far) with loitering/prowling; other charges are pending (count on it). ICHF owner Reece Darham and GM Bryan Nosal say the club’s water supply has been temporarily re-routed, and that a new unit should be ready to install in approximately two weeks. Photos courtesy: BSO
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