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Why Did Gemmell Jump? Family of Suicide Victim on Gay Cruise Wants Answers By CLIFF DUNN SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The family of an Irish passenger who committed suicide this month during the Atlantis Events gay cruise is seeking answers about the man’s death. Kenneth John Gemmell, 30, took his own life Feb. 3 on the “Allure of the Seas” cruise ship off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico.

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overboard intentionally." Gemmell was one of more than 4,500 passengers on board the “Allure of the Seas” as it sailed roundtrip from Florida to Mexico, and back again. “He was alone on the balcony in his stateroom on Deck 11 when he stepped on top of the balcony table in order to jump over the balcony railing,” the spokeswoman said. “The footage is consistent with an eyewitness report from another guest,” she added. The “Allure” cruise was chartered by Atlantis Events, the self-described “largest company in the world dedicated to creating unique vacations for the gay and lesbian community.” Gemmell’s father, James, told the Irish Independent that “Kenneth was not a suicide risk. He went out on a holiday and was very happy. We just don't understand what happened.”

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Gemmell, a flight attendant for UAE Airlines stationed in Dubai, was a native of Bailieborough, County Cavan, Ireland. The Irish Independent newspaper reported this week that Gemmell’s family is “desperately trying” to understand what transpired two weeks ago during those fateful early morning hours. “They particularly would like to hear from the person who witnessed him going overboard. The family has said they want nothing more than to understand what drove their son, who had just turned 30 last Tuesday,” noted the Examiner.com. The seven-day cruise left Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Jan. 29, and was heading for Cancun before returning to Fort Lauderdale. Although Gemmell’s family insists the man "was not a suicide risk," a spokeswoman for Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited told reporters that the ship’s closed circuit video "clearly" shows "the guest went

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LOS ANGELES, CA - The shock of learning the news of her mother’s sudden death proved too traumatic for Bobbi Kristina Brown, who was hospitalized last weekend at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In a sad coincidence to the death of her mother, entertainer Whitney Houston, the teenager was staying at the Beverly Hills Hilton, the same hotel in which Houston was found dead on Feb. 11. Bobbi Kristina was in the hotel lobby when she learned of her mother’s death at 3:55 p.m. (PST). Police officers on the scene refused to allow the teenager into her mother’s suite, and, according to

People magazine, Houston’s daughter had a “complete breakdown.” Bobbi Kristina was treated in the hospital for a stressinduced panic attack and later released. Her father, singer Bobby Brown, issued a statement that read, in part, “My daughter did visit with doctors at CedarsSinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She has been released and is presently with my family including her siblings. Obviously the death of her mother is affecting her. However we will get through this tragedy as a family.” H

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LOCAL NEWS

Central Florida Porn Couple Commits First Degree Murder Jason “Addison” Andrews Pleas Guilty

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By RORY BARBAROSSA NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – Porn star Jason Andrews, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to first-degree murder in the 2010 killing of tattoo parlor owner Dennis "Scooter" Abrahamsen. Andrews was facing capital murder charges and the death penalty. His plea means the adult film actor, 28, will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. In an emotional hearing, a relative told the accused “You should rot in hell,” adding, “You shouldn't breathe the same air we breathe,” according to Pasco County Assistant State Attorney Mike Halkitis. "Is this in lieu of the state seeking the death penalty?" Circuit Judge Michael Andrews—no relation to the defendant—asked his defense attorney. "It is," the lawyer answered. Abrahamsen, 41, was found dead on a massage table in his New Port Richey home in May 2010. He had been bludgeoned and stabbed after having hosted a sex party the previous night before, according to detectives. Investigators say that Andrews, a part-time DJ and porn actor, and his girlfriend, Amanda Logue, then-28, killed the tattoo parlor owner after Logue was hired to work at the party as a prostitute. The married Logue met Andrews on the set of a 2009 porn shoot, and began a relationship with him. Police say the pair sent text

messages to one another while she “serviced” Abrahamsen and Andrews waited outside. "I'm so glad you're really committed to this take [sic],” courts records indicate Andrews sent to Logue. “Keep eyes for a knife, etc for me!” Logue replied that she was looking forward to having sex with Andrews “after we kill” Abrahamsen. "Just get him on his face either bash or tell me to get in and where to go," Andrews advised. After killing Abrahamsen, police say that Andrews and Logue stole a laptop and several cameras, as well as $6,000 in cash. The couple was arrested a few days later in Largo, Florida after they attempted to steal less than $70 worth of items from a local Beall’s department store. They were arrested a few days later on charges of stealing $67.97 worth of clothes from Beall's in Largo. Detectives then questioned them about the murder, but both were released on bail. By the time Logue was arrested on the murder charge May 27, 2010, Andrews had vanished. He was caught in July 2010 in Chattanooga, Tenn., by U.S. Marshals and likewise charged in the killing of Abrahamsen. Logue’s trial is expected to begin in May. It is not known whether Andrews will testify against his girlfriend. H

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WILTON MANORS, FL – Gay athletes who excel at tennis are not a new phenomenon. The ranks of LGBT tennis professionals and amateurs includes household names like Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, as well as Renee Richards, the first and only male-to-female transsexual ever to play the US Open, and herself no stranger to South Florida tennis courts. This weekend, dozens of LGBT tennis players will descend upon Greater Fort Lauderdale for the Seventh Annual Clay Court Classic, presented by the South Florida Tennis Club (SFTC). The event runs from Feb. 17-20 at The Tennis Club of Fort Lauderdale, 600 Tennis Club Drive, in the Lazy Lakes area just south of Oakland Park Blvd. The Clay Court Classic is a singles and doubles tournament that is open to all skill levels, including split divisions, held under the aegis of the Gay & Lesbian Tennis Association (GLTA), a national organization formed in 1991 which has grown into an international body overseeing groups in 58 member-cities, and 70 annual tournaments held on five continents. The South Florida Tennis Club is a nonprofit organization which was

By PHOEBE MOSES formed with a mission to develop and coordinate tennis activities for South Florida’s LGBT community. The group hosts two yearly tournaments: The Clay Court Classic, a singles and doubles tournament held each President's Day Weekend, and The Spring Fling, a doubles-only tournament held in early May. The local organization also works to promote tennis as an inclusive sport like swimming rather than a snobby country club activity like golf. The expansion of gay tennis across Europe and the sport’s inclusion in recent Gay Games have made their job easier. In addition to hosting the tournaments—and LGBT tennis enthusiasts from across the globe--the Club supports local charities and service organizations through charitable giving and fundraising via its tournaments. The Classic’s tournament charity is SunServe, a nonprofit social service agency that provides quality, compassionate, and progressive care for youths, minorities, seniors, families, and those with life-challenging physical or emotional conditions. Anti-bullying campaigns and service to those in financial need are also part of SunServe’s indispensable work. H

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Roman Catholic Church Convenes Conference on Sexual Abuse Cardinal says “Eliminate this Scourge from the Priesthood.” By CLIFF DUNN

On Feb. 6, Roman Catholic Church officials convened for a four-day conference about preventing the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy. The symposium is an historic one, attended by 200 delegates and described by church leaders as an effort to respond to a volatile issue that has plagued the world’s largest Christian denomination for decades. “We need to help each other find the best ways to help victims, protect children,” said Cardinal William Levada, who oversees the Vatican office that investigates allegations of clerical abuse. In a keynote address to an audience that included more than 100 bishops and 30 superiors of religious orders, as well as victims of clergy abuse, Levada said the goal of the conference was for priests “to be aware of this scourge and to eliminate it from the priesthood.” Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the world’s one billion Roman Catholics, expressed the hope that “many bishops and religious superiors throughout the world may be helped to respond in a truly Christlike manner to the tragedy of child abuse.” The conference, titled “Towards Healing and Renewal,” was meant as a response to allegations that the Vatican has been negligent and inefficient in fostering policies that definitively address the sexual abuse crisis. The crisis has led to unprecedented criticism from even faithful Roman Catholics, as well as a complaint filed against the church with the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands. Terence McKiernan, a vocal critic of the church’s handling of the abuse scandals and president of BishopAccountability.org, called the conference a publicity stunt by Vatican officials designed to “change the subject and look like progress. The Vatican is afraid, and it has reason to be,” said McKiernan in reference to the criminal

complaint filed with The Hague. Officials have made an effort at transparency in addressing the challenges the church faces. “We have to realize that there are many different attitudes on the part of church leaders, that there is no one Church, that there are forces who resist and those who work for the betterment of the situation,” Father Hans Zollner of the Gregorian University said at a news conference prior to the symposium. “Our aim is to support those forces and change attitudes and dealing with abuse.” The Vatican has been accused of using its influence with secular officials in an effort to mitigate the allegations of criminal and sociopathic behavior by priests and church leaders. The Vatican’s pointman on the abuse scandal, Monsignor Charles Scicluna, told reporters that abusing children is “a sin” as well as “a crime, and the Church has a duty to cooperate with civil society and with its just requests for cooperation to prevent the crime.” In spite of Vatican assurances, critics of the priestly sex scandal need more convincing that the church is doing everything it can to bring a dark chapter in its 2,000-year-old history to a definitive conclusion. “Bishops pat themselves on the back by doing training programs and education as though that were the problem,” said Barbara Blaine, president of the Survivor Network of those Abused by Priests, or Snap. “Lack of knowledge is not what causes abuse but lack of courage and decisions on the part of church officials.” “They should be turning over known predators to the police and removing them from ministries, and they should be informing the public of their identity,” Blaine added. “If they did that, it would be far easier for us to believe that there was a real intent in protecting children.” H

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‘TRAGEDY AT SEA’ Continued from COVER The body of their son—who celebrated his 30th birthday during the first days of the “Allure” cruise—has not been recovered. James Gemmell and his wife, Colette, say they fear something “untoward” may have transpired during the cruise. Those fears were exacerbated by reports that their son had “exchanged words” with a crewmember—possibly a bartender—on the evening before his death, and that the crewman in questioned failed to re-board after having disembarked in Cozumel. The cruise line disputed this version of events, claiming they are not “aware” of an altercation between Gemmell and one of the crew. The spokeswoman for the company also said there were no unaccounted crewmembers following the stop in Cozumel. South Florida law enforcement agencies as well as the Mexican and U.S. coast guards were alerted by ship’s officers when Gemmell’s absence was confirmed. "The

ship made multiple public announcements and began a complete search of the ship, in efforts to locate the guest,” said a statement from Royal Caribbean. “When the guest did not respond to the pages and was not found onboard, the captain alerted the local authorities of the situation," the statement read. H

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to attend classes. Meghan Dorosy told CBS, “He definitely was bullied, and he didn’t want to go to school. I know how it feels because I was bullied and I didn’t want to go to school.” H

California Student Commits Suicide

Friends Say Bullying was a Factor, Officials Deny This LA CRESCENTA, CA – A California high school student took his own life on Friday during the school’s lunch hour in the presence of hundreds of students. Sophomore Drew Ferraro, 15, leaped to his death from the roof of a threestory classroom building at Crescenta Valley High School, falling into the courtyard below. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials say that investigators are looking into the cause of Ferraro’s suicide, and school officials say they are not certain that the teen took his life because of bullying. “There’s no indication, whatsoever, that bullying played into this scenario,” Glendale Unified Schools spokesperson Steven Frasher told reporters. The teen’s friends expressed a different story, telling CBS News last weekend that the Ferraro had been harassed and bulled to the edge of despair. According to one, he longer wanted to attend school. At a candlelight vigil, student Olin Tellefsen told CBS Los Angeles that Ferraro was bullied by other male students, including a physical altercation with several boys that resulted in a severe beating. These events preoccupied Ferraro in recent weeks. “He always seemed like he had something on his mind,” Tellefsen said. A friend who witnessed Ferraro’s suicide said that the bullying affected the teen to the point that he didn’t want

that their life together has come to an end, but I wish them the very best in the future.” Tyler said: "It's just a divorce, and what I keep telling people is that I'm still two divorces behind Newt Gingrich, Mr. Family Values." Allred offered her view that the couple’s divorce won’t hurt the cause of marriage equality "any more than the divorce of heterosexuals hurts the cause of marriage between a man and a woman." H

SFPD Produces First Law Enforcement ‘It Gets Better’ Video

Pioneering Same-Sex Marriage Couple Calling it Quits LOS ANGELES, CA - One of California’s first same-sex couples to marry is becoming one of the first to call it a day. Robin Tyler and Diane Olson’s 2008 lawsuit led to the California Supreme Court decision to overthrow the state's ban on gay marriage. The couple has announced that they filed for divorce last month in Los Angeles. "People keep calling it a gay divorce, but there's no such thing as a gay divorce in California - it's just a divorce," said Tyler. "The reasons aren't sensationalistic any more than any other long-term couple." Tyler, 69, and Olson, 58, sued the state for the right to marry in 2004. The suit was later rolled into a larger suit filed by the city of San Francisco, which had been ordered by then-Mayor Gavin Newsom to conduct same-sex marriages. The women, who had already been in a committed relationship for 14 years, were the first to celebrate nuptials in Los Angeles County. They were among 18,000 gay couples to wed before the Golden State’s constitution was amended in 2008 by Proposition 8 to prohibit marriage equality. Their attorney, Gloria Allred, said of Tyler and Olson, “They loved and were committed to each other in a relationship for many years before they married,” adding that “I am sad

SEATTLE, WA – San Francisco has become the first U.S. city with a police agency to produce an “It Gets Better” video. The campaign is a nationwide drive founded by author and activist Dan Savage to end suicides among LGBT teens, and to raise awareness about the bullying of gay youths. Mayor Ed Lee praised his law enforcement arm. “Our Police Department joins the nationwide campaign to end bullying of LGBT youth by producing a heartfelt video that provides a message of hope and encouragement that it will get better,” the mayor offered. Police Chief Greg Suhr added: “This is a first of its kind video for the SFPD and for any law enforcement agency in the United States.” “I hope this message of encouragement will give hope to anyone who might be bullied because of who they are. The members of the SFPD will continue to work with all young people and reach out to the communities, as mentors and role models,” Suhr said. In 2010, Seattle-based Savage and his husband Terry Miller launched the “It Gets Better Project” to offer support and encouragement to gay kids after the suicides of teenagers who were bullied because they were gay. Mayor Lee said that SFPD’s video continues the City by the Bay’s tradition of tolerance. “San Francisco is a city that prides itself on embracing equality for all and this video is another great example of our commitment to reinforcing our City’s values,” Lee said. H

Suspect Charged in GA Videotape Beating RICHMOND, VA – A suspect has been arrested in the beating of a 20-yearold Atlanta gay man, a crime that was videotaped and went viral. Atlanta police arrested 18-year-old Christopher Cain on charges of aggravated assault and robbery for the attack on Brandon White. Police officials say federal investigators are looking into the possibility of hate crimes charges against Cain

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and two other suspects in the Feb. 4 attack who remain at large. During the assault, epithets and offensive terms directed at White can be heard on the video. White told supporters at a rally held in Atlanta on Saturday that he shouldn’t have to live in fear because he is gay. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) spoke in support of tolerance and told the audience to speak out "when you see something going wrong." H

Garden State Lawmakers Approve Marriage Equality OLYMPIA, WA – Last week’s passage of a marriage equality bill by the Washington State Senate has mobilized opponents, with the Family Policy Institute of Washington (FPIW), which opposes Gov. Chris Gregoire's plan to legalize same-sex marriage claiming that gay parents molest their children. On its Web site, the organization has published an article written last year by George Dent Jr. In the article, entitled “No Difference?: An Analysis of SameSex Parenting,” Dent, a professor of law at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, claims that “high rates” of gay parents molest their kids. Dent’s report reads in part: “Due in part to promiscuity, homosexuals have high rates of disease. Gay men became more cautious about sex after the onset of AIDS, but infection rates soon rebounded to their former levels. Gay men also suffer disproportionately from many other diseases. The tendency of male homosexual acts to spread disease may help explain the revulsion many people feel about them. Lesbians also suffer high rates of suicide, mental illness and drug and substance abuse. Although many homosexuals brag about the absence of gender discrimination in their relationships, those relationships are often abusive.” “The high rates of child sex abuse among homosexuals and bisexuals are also a cause for concern. At the least, given the uncertain effects of homosexual parenting, the children raised by homosexual couples are being treated as guinea pigs, which is troubling,” he added. Dent also claims that gay parents are more likely to raise children who are homosexual: “There is evidence that children raised by homosexuals are more likely to engage in homosexuality and to feel confused about their sexual identity.” FPIW’s executive director, Joseph Backholm, 30, testified last week before a Senate sub-committee and urged senators to put marriage equality to a referendum and let voters decide if “moms and dads do matter.” H

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Gay Republicans Express Satisfaction with Romney Florida Win Say Florida is “Increasingly Supportive” of Gay Issues By CLIFF DUNN

Even as he struggles to convince mainstream conservatives that he is the logical standard-bearer to take on President Barack Obama in November, Mitt Romney’s triumph last month over the remaining GOP contenders in the Florida presidential primary has the blessing of the nation’s largest LGBT Republican organization. “Having Gingrich out there reminding voters that Romney has stated support for gay rights will … play well in Florida,” said Clarke Cooper, executive director of the 22,000-member Log Cabin Republicans at the time of last month’s primary. Romney’s victory over challengers Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul followed a contentious Sunshine State campaign in which the candidates made every effort to paint themselves as the natural successor to the Ronald Reagan, while utilizing every means at their individual and collective disposals to break the late president’s so-called Eleventh Commandment: “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.” Romney’s adoption of hardball tactics may have helped propel him to victory in Florida, just ten days after a steep loss to Gingrich in South Carolina. The former House speaker’s victory raised questions about the former Massachusetts governor’s viability as a national contender. Gingrich’s stumble paved the way for former Pennsylvania senator Santorum to claim the far-right of the playing field, a position which propelled him to triple wins last week in the Colorado and Minnesota GOP caucuses and the non-binding Missouri Republican primary. In December, Gingrich signed a pledge to uphold the Iowa Family Leader’s “Marriage Vow.” In a lengthy screed, the twice-divorced former Georgia congressman promised that, if elected “President, I will vigorously enforce the Defense of Marriage Act, which was enacted under my leadership as Speaker of the House, and ensure compliance with its provisions, especially in the

military. I will also aggressively defend the constitutionality of DOMA in federal and state courts. I will support sending a federal constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman to the states for ratification. I will also oppose any judicial, bureaucratic, or legislative effort to define marriage in any manner other than as between one man and one woman. I will support all efforts to reform promptly any uneconomic or anti-marriage aspects of welfare and tax policy. I also pledge to uphold the institution of marriage through personal fidelity to my spouse and respect for the marital bonds of others.” During a conference call last month for supporters of the Religious Right, Gingrich--whose marital history includes three marriages and an acknowledged record of infidelity--compared marriage equality to paganism: “It's pretty simple: marriage is between a man and a woman. This is a historic doctrine driven deep into the Bible, both in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, and it's a perfect example of what I mean by the rise of paganism. The effort to create alternatives to marriage between a man and a woman are perfectly natural pagan behaviors, but they are a fundamental violation of our civilization.” In August 2005, Romney—then Governor of Massachusetts—told MSNBC’s Chris Matthews with regards to marriage equality in his state, “I hope that people will be able to decide that neither civil union, nor same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts.” Fast forward six years to August 2011, when Romney intoned during the Iowa Republican debate “I believe we should have a federal amendment in the constitution that defines marriage as a relationship between a man and woman.” Just before the Florida primary, officers of the Log Cabin Republicans held a caucus in which Romney beat Gingrich by a vote of 26 to 4.

The group’s Cooper noted that Florida has come long way since Broward County passed its Human Rights contentious Ordinance in 1995, which extends to persons, based on their sexual orientation, protection from discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. “Overall, the general populous in the Sunshine State has become increasingly supportive of gay-rights related positions such as employment nondiscrimination and the freedom to marry," Cooper said. "Any candidate attempting to use gays as a dividing rod in the 2012 election is bucking public trends of inclusion and will find themselves unable to win a general election. Politics is about addition and the long term gains are made through building coalitions, not employing wedge issues," Cooper noted. For his part, Romney continues to try and navigate the treacherous political waters between espousing fairness and equal protection for LGBT Americans, while not alienating “values” voters who turn out disproportionately during primary season, and who clearly turned out for Santorum in Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri. Romney said during a debate with Santorum PHOTO: BAY AREA REPORTER

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while governor of that Massachusetts he appointed an openly-gay member to his cabinet as well as gay judges. He qualified his progressive executive model, adding that "at the same time, from the very beginning in 1994, I said to the gay community, I do not favor same-sex marriage. I oppose same-sex marriage and that has been my view." Then Romney seemingly qualified his qualifier: "If people are looking for someone who will discriminate against gays or will in any way try and suggest that people--that have different sexual orientation don't have full rights in this country, they won't find that in me." The debate’s moderator asked Romney, "When was the last time you stood up and spoke out for increasing gay rights?" The candidate replied, "Right now," although he did not list any particulars. This same Romney announced last week after California’s Proposition 8 ruling that, “Today, unelected judges cast aside the will of the people of California who voted to protect traditional marriage. This decision does not end this fight.” H

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Romney’s Balancing Act I know what kind week Mitt of Romney has had. The former more-or-less unquestioned GOP nominee began last weekend offering nervous conservatives assurances that he has what it to takes to be the heir to Ronald Reagan. In a similar fashion, I spent last week trying to be an honest broker and explain to friends, gay and straight, why Romney isn’t exactly bad for “the gays,” but lacks the testicular fortitude to tout his true feelings to his gay supporters, and so sucks up to our political enemies. In this, he resembles in some ways his hoped-for opponent, President Obama. "My family, my faith, my businesses-- I know conservatism because I have lived conservatism," the candidate told delegates last Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (C-PAC) in Washington, DC. The former Massachusetts governor told the thousands assembled that, "I understand the battles we conservatives must fight because I have been on the front lines." Romney called on the delegates to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination and ultimate victory over President Barack Obama in November. I sympathize with Romney in a way I sympathized with the now-defunct candidacy of his distant cousin and GOP rival Jon Huntsman, who was also not a “red meat” baiter of the far right fringe (who vote in droves during primary season and who have taken turns playing footsie first with fellow candidate Newt Gingrich, and then Rick Santorum). Unlike Huntsman, who never engaged in the politics of hate speech, Romney is forced to give lip-service to bigots (who would despise his Harvard education if they knew he possessed it) in a language

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Last week, Romney’s campaign took it on the chin after the candidate lost a triple crown of primary races to challenger Rick Santorum. The former Pennsylvania senator won first-place in Republican caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and a non-binding primary in Missouri. Of the remaining contenders, Santorum, who has compared “consensual sex within your home” to “bigamy” and “incest,” has positioned himself as the guardian of the GOP social conservative wing’s agenda. Romney refuses to concede the right side of the playing field. “I was a severely conservative Republican governor,” Romney argued. Severely conservative? I thought that being conservative, like being pregnant, is a binary state: you either are or you aren’t. On Friday, Romney told the C-PAC delegates that he is a non-Washington outsider. “I am the only candidate in this race, Republican or Democrat, who has never worked a day in Washington,” he said. “I don’t have old scores to settle or decades of cloakroom deals that I have to defend.”

RE: Kress - Fighting Cancer With Food I wanted to share my appreciation for the nutrition column written by Andy Kress in a recent edition of Florida Agenda. It covered the topic of fighting cancer through diet. Several months ago, I was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder, and while my condition was successfully treated surgically, I have had my eyes opened by the information in the Kress column.

No only did Mr. Kress explain that we could alter the progress of disease through the foods and minerals we consume, he suggested that the disease itself might be a by-product of our fast food mentality and crappy

diets. I had to admit that I was guilty as charged in not paying attention to the kinds of foods that I was eating. My weight was out of control right along with my portion size and fatty food content. It is not only possible, but also highly likely, that my cancer was diet related. From this point forward, thanks to Mr. Kress, every morsel I put in my mouth is going to be helping my body heal itself. As the editor of Florida Agenda, I wanted you to know that this sort of information is valuable and utilized.

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that dishonors that Ivy League foundation for his political leadership. I likewise blame “insider” Ron Paul for lacking the honesty to call his bigotry what it is. I admire his libertarian assertion that all citizens should be entitled to the same rights and benefits, while at the same time I despise his cowardly use of DOMA to Keep Gays Out of federal recognition, while he weakly invokes states-rights as his excuse. Paul, Paul: why do you persecute me?

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Although Romney took shots at the current administration’s perceived record ["If we lead with conviction and integrity, then history will record the Obama presidency as the last gasp of liberalism's great failure and a turning point for the conservative era to come"], he did not note his own diversity of opinions on social issues, notably gay marriage. On Friday, the candidate touted his opposition to marriage equality while he was in the Massachusetts state house: “I successfully prohibited out-of-state couples from coming to our state to get married and then going home. On my watch, we fought hard and prevented Massachusetts from becoming the Las Vegas of gay marriage.” Oh for the Mitt Romney who challenged then-Sen. Ted Kennedy in 1994 to become one of those “insiders” who “[work every] day in Washington.” That Romney, who was 18 years away from throwing LGBT Americans under the Gingrich-Santorum bus, wrapped himself in a big-oldrainbow and announced “I am more convinced than ever before that as we seek to establish full equality for America’s gay and lesbian citizens, I will provide more effective leadership than my opponent.” It is a long way to November, and it remains to be seen if Obama is a oneterm president or finishes the job he began for LGBT Americans with DADT and federal employee partner rights. A lot of politicians, Obama and Romney among them, agonize publicly over their policy positions and send the occasional “wink” to supporters they dare not address less obliquely. Romney may turn into the kind of “effective leader” that LGBT Americans need. But I wish that he was sending more winks to us than to Fred Phelps. H

Cliff Dunn is the Editor of Florida Agenda. He can be reached at Editor@FloridaAgenda.com.

DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS Correction: In the Feb. 9 issue of the Agenda (“Heartbroken Passenger Jumps Ship During Gay Cruise”), we incorrectly reported that Kenneth John Gemmell was a British subject. The suicide victim originally came from County Cavan, which is located in the Republic of Ireland. The article stated that Gemmell was from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We regret the error. Did we get it wrong? Every publication makes the occassional mistake. Feel free to “speak your truth” to Florida Agenda. You can contact our editor, Cliff Dunn (editor@floridaagenda.com) or call us at 954.903.4771 any weekday by 5PM. Thanks for helping us to stay #1 in our community for news and entertainment.

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Didn’t We Almost Have It All The Ride with Whitney was Worth the Fall By Jarrett terrill “Little white boys in Indiana don’t sing Whitney Houston songs… They play kickball.” That is something I likely heard in the 3rd grade when one of my all time favorite celebrities landed on my radar with the insanely bubbly (and GAY) video for “How Will I Know.” How would I know, indeed. Over the years, Houston would fade in and out of the present tense until just this last Saturday night where she burst full throttle into the omni-present tense and onto the tip of everyone’s tongue. It was heartbreaking to say the very least – soul crushing, in fact.

I won’t antagonize her during this long awaited and well-deserved restful sleep with my opinions about her personal decisions and recreational activities. Those are concepts for the living to struggle with. What I will address is the enduring spirit, which has been released, phoenix-like, from the heavy bondage of public opinion and crass tabloid journalism. Don’t expect Whitney Houston to get the “Michael Jackson treatment” much longer in today’s media. She’s no mystery to most of us. She’s every woman. Like most Americans, Whitney had financial problems. Related to those, she had family problems. Beyond her struggles with independence from her parents and her feisty rebellious marriage to Bobby Brown was an uphill battle with addiction that would end in a kind of truce with Whitney waving a white flag. None of these descriptors should have been shameful to the songstress who was admittedly a “Queen of the Night.” Neither should they shame the countless other Americans who struggle with the exact same problems even in broad daylight. Sadly, Whitney DID feel deep shame. I could see it on her face. I wanted to burst into Whitney’s living room and save her from the wrath of Diane Sawyer on that fateful December evening in 2002 when she was being interrogated, not interviewed. Since that point, the very concept of a “celebrity interview” has changed. Certainly, Houston herself never rebounded after Sawyer’s awkwardly aggressive profile. Even in 2010, Caroline Sullivan wrote in the UK’s Guardian newspaper that the media, “[most] of whom were not even there,” were blindly trashing Houston’s UK tour as “the worst thing they’d ever seen.” Celebrities are now easy prey for sensationalist reporters and counterintuitively, our politicians are given the

Sony (Almost) Cashes in on Singer’s Death Party Doesn’t Stop for Whitney’s Colleagues In what is being viewed as a major PR gaff and money grab, Sony Music has officially apologized for raising the price on two Whitney Houston albums during the first hour after the legendary singer’s death. Calling the price hike “unintentional,” the label issued a statement saying, "Whitney Houston product was mistakenly mispriced on the U.K. iTunes store on Sunday. When discovered, the mistake was immediately corrected. We apologize for any offense caused." By coincidence—or maybe not-- the two albums struck by the pricing mishap,

Ultimate Collection and Greatest Hits, were Houston's compilation discs, the two most likely to be purchased by nostalgic or mourning fans. Ultimate Collection jumped 60 percent above its regular list price (from $7.85 to $12.50), while the Greatest Hits album saw a 25 percent increase in its cost (from $12.50 to $15.67). The record company was already under fire for “insensitivity” over the fact that its Chief Creative Officer, Clive Davis, went ahead with his planned preGrammy party at the Beverly Hilton

benefit of the doubt. There was a time, during the George H.W. Bush Administration, where this would not have happened to Houston. Whitney Houston brought our nation together with a performance of our National Anthem (during the Persian Gulf war). It likely still brings tears to the eyes of many who remember the performance itself, as well as to those who associate it with September 11th 2001--since it was re-released afterward and Houston donated 100% of her royalties to first responders, victims and their families. Fast forward to a few wars later and Houston was once again used to rally everyone under a common cause: distraction. Houston tried her best to roll with the punches and aside from drugs, she took solace in new clothes, new hair and new friendships. She and George Michael made a quirky yet classy video together, set in a dark nightclub. It wasn’t exactly the biggest hit but it was a fun little tongue-incheek track that marked the beginning of the new Whitney. The Whitney who let it all hang out. Human Whitney. The Whitney Houston who lay under water in the bathtub of her suite at the final hour before Grammy Night was the Whitney who would probably have been further humiliated and taunted by the press, her family, her husband and her own inability to be what everyone expected of her. Jennifer Hudson, who is now also far more familiar with pain and humanity than she would like to be, graciously gave this particular Whitney a befitting farewell at the Grammy’s with her own performance of “I will Always Love You.” The other Whitney – the Whitney who laughs, fights, sings and knows how to have a good time is still with us. This is the Whitney that gave Bobby Brown some semblance of sex appeal (he’s still not right but it’s ok). She’s not perfect but she’s damn close --with the Billboard top selling single of all time, praise and accolades from other superstars across the spectrum (Dolly Parton, Smokey Robinson, Simon Cowell), at least a whole page of her own in every karaoke book from here to Tokyo, and near constant rotation with DJ’s throughout gay clubland. I love the Whitney she left in our care. She’s messy and aggressive but she’s also inspiring and legendary. She may

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have been an “unfit mother” in some people’s estimation – but she’s our child forever now. Let her laughter remind us of how we used to be. H

Jarrett Terrill is Creative Director at Florida Agenda and a Democratic political activist. He also happens to be a heartbroken Whitney Houston fan. He can be reached at Ads@FloridaAgenda.com

Hotel, site of Huston’s demise, mere hours after her death. Davis is expected to attend the singer’s funeral, to take place in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church, where the icon first performed as a child. While Houston’s ex-husband, singer Bobby Brown, has been reportedly banned from attending the funeral, a roster of other celebrities are said to be among the guest list of 1,500 who will attend. Among them: gospel singer Marvin Winans (who will give the eulogy), Houston’s godmother Aretha Franklin (who will perform), Houston’s cousin, singer Dionne Warwick, singer Chaka Khan, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. H

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Your idea of happiness.

Candidly:

Reece Darham During the 19th and early-20th Centuries, intellectuals and community leaders shared their ideas and thoughts in the form of a parlor game that spoke, truthfully, about the innermost them. This week, we speak CANDIDLY with Rainbow Business Coalition (RBC) chair and Island City Health and Fitness managing director Reece Darham:

Your favorite qualities in a person.

My closest friends are my family, and just like with family, I know there is mutual loyalty, respect, compassion, and “Come-to-Jesus” moments that we all need to experience in life.

Petty gossip. I find it’s the miserable people who have the most of it, and they love to share it! Uurgg!

Another person you would be if not yourself.

Somewhere you’d like to live. As much as I love Fort Lauderdale, there is a piece of me that yearns for Africa. I’ll always keep a home there, and would like to go back to living at least three months a year in Cape Town. Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika!

Your chief characteristic.

What you appreciate most in your friends.

Your idea of misery.

Either of my parents. They are incredible people (and they have a fabulous son).

Honesty! I really appreciate it when one says what’s actually on one’s mind. No mincing of words, just plain old, in-your-face-here-it-is: the truth. It does tend to get me in trouble from time-to-time, though. I’m a matter-of-fact kind of person who likes to cut the crap and get down to the issues at hand. I love to problem solve (and make people happy, too).

Being on safari surrounded by a herd of 200+ elephants, knowing that any moment I could be toast. That exhilaration and angst is incredibly humbling and spiritual; it impacts my soul!

Your main fault.

Your heroes in real life.

Where do I begin? I guess I could learn to use my mouth better--wait! (Don’t get ahead of yourself.) I mean that I have the remarkable ability to insert my own foot into my mouth on a regular basis. I need to learn to just shut up at times, or at least be gentler with my words.

Take Aung San Suu Kyi, for example: what an incredible inspiration for leading his people to democracy in Myanmar even though under house arrest for so many years. Another true hero is Nelson Mandela, who led a nation through such turmoil and political and social change without letting the country spin into

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civil unrest. These precious people are heroes.

Your favorite food and drink. Cheese and wine, say no more!

Your favorite names. Poops, Boobee, and Darhling! LOL! I seem to use them often…unless I don’t remember your name, and then there’s a good chance I’ll call you “Trouble.” (“Hey, Trouble, how’s it going?” Sound familiar?)

The natural talent you'd like to be gifted with. I really wish I could sing!

How you wish to die. Quickly and painlessly. And I want my ashes spread over the Timbavati (in Limpopo province, South Africa).

Present state of mind. Here!

A fault you can’t tolerate. Lying! Don’t freakin’ lie to me--just don’t! I’ll call you out on it every time. Fortunately, the truth always comes out in the end, so why bother lying? I told you my mouth gets me into trouble.

Your personal motto. We all make mistakes. Geez, I make them every day! But, it’s not about the mistake: it’s about what we do to correct it! H

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Nick Stone

Jarrett Terrill

Registered Republican

Registered Democrat

Gay and lesbian voters should be very happy that Mitt Romney won the Sunshine State’s Republican presidential primary last month. The results showed that Florida Republicans care more about liberating our economy than shackling our community. By choosing a pro-growth businessman over a social conservative, Floridians chose to look forward rather than backward. I don't think that gay and lesbian voters have much to cheer about in any of the Republican candidates. Romney may be considered "Republican Light" in some circles, but we both know that he recently went on a tirade about Obama's so-called "assault on marriage and religion," so let's not pretend that he will fall on the right (our "right") side of that particular issue at the end of the day.

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Political activists don’t complain about polls unless they are behind in those polls’ numbers. When you hear, “the only poll that matters is the one on Election Day,” for example, you can bet your bottom dollar that person’s cause is grasping at straws. But if you don’t trust polls, which is a legitimate position to take, then trust your gut. President Obama won Florida with 51% of the vote. Since 2008, do you think he has earned or lost support? Yeah, that’s what I thought, too. I’m a multicultural kind of guy—and I realize that Florida’s Hispanic voters, mainly Cuban Americans, have always had a good number of Republicans in their midst. This year might be different, though, as Republicans like Arizona's Jan Brewer, Donald Trump, and other "birthers," "ID'ers," and genuine racists have clearly indicated that not everyone is "American, First" in their eyes. Romney is perhaps even worse when it comes to race issues. When you belong to a church that did not let a black person through the front door until the late 1970s, you've got big race-relation problems. At least with Obama, Hispanic women are now represented in our highest court and gays can openly serve in their country’s armed forces with pride and dignity.

Speaking of Barack Obama, Florida voters look forward to electing a new president. Erosion of support among youth and the elderly alike, not to mention Jews and Hispanics, will cost the president come November. With Obama’s approval ratings below 50 percent, the president is in real political trouble in the Sunshine State. Like liberals always say, demographics are destiny.

Left wing charges of “bigotry” neglect certain inconvenient truths. For starters, the reason gays can serve their country is that a growing bipartisan consensus says they should. For the LGBT community, marriage equality is rightfully the mother of all culture wars. I take great pride pointing out that both of the attorneys who argued Bush v. Gore in 2000, teamed up in bipartisan support for equality. Liberals pummel conservatives as bigots on the issue, ignoring their own elephant in the room. Putting politics above principle, Obama lacks the fortitude to speak up for marriage before the election. So I challenge any left-wing activist to come out from behind their 2012 rainbow sign and riddle me this: how does Obama’s position on marriage differ from Mitt Romney’s, again?

Speaking on behalf of all “liberals [who] always say" that—come to think of it, when do we say that? This particular liberal does not think that approval ratings polls are worth the paper they're printed on. Personally, I have never been selected by such a poll for my opinion-I don't own a landline telephone--so therein is your flaw.

I agree that Obama could stand to "gay up" his rhetoric on marriage, but certainly not before the election. That would just firebrand the opponents. Regardless of Mitt Romney’s recent antigay marriage revelation, experience tells me that he would sign any bill that Congress brings him, no matter how objectionable.

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Cross-Eyed

“Click, Boing, Beep” by A.J. CROSS I am sure that you’ve heard the sound of the familiar click, boing or beep if you’ve participated in any of the several cellular chat sites such as the very popular “Grindr” app. There is something addictive about being able to not only look at pictures of hot guys while at your local coffee shop, school, or even while waiting in traffic, but also to be able to see how close to you in proximity that sexy boy is. Of course, there is always the possibility of instant gratification through the form of an anonymous hook up, but many guys use these sites for social networking, making new friends, or finding old ones. I have imagined being pulled over by a State Trooper, and then having my phone “click,” “boing,” or “beep” to let me know that someone else using the app is just a few feet away. I think that I would definitely find a way out of that ticket! But there is a flip side to all of this: the possibility of rejection. Believe me, rejection online is just as painful as it is in real life. You can be blocked, or receive messages that read “ewww,” “gross,” “no thanks,” etc. The three leading emphases--position preference, physical endowment, and age--may very well end a conversation before it begins. I’m a novice to this and am still learning how to navigate some of the sites, but I was very interested in this form of socializing--not to mention the entertainment I got in doing the research for this column. For those of you willing to give it a try, here’s my advice. 1) Put up a face picture unless you are running for Congress, because you will not get anywhere fast without one. 2) Make sure your pictures are relevant and recent, especially if you intend to meet someone. (It will be hard to explain that your belly grew so big overnight, or that your hair fell out

on the morning when you meet face to face, especially after you just sent a picture of you from 1980.) People bend the truth. I know that I did. I decided that since I look around eight years younger than I really am, I would list the age that I appear. Why? Because when I listed my real age, people were quick to discount me before they even talked to me. Many profiles will read “under 30 ONLY,” as if

there are no attractive men over the age of 30. A lot of black guys put “mixed” or “other” for race in their profiles so that when people filter out “black,” their profiles will still appear. According to a source at “Grindr,” the three most filtered criteria in order are “age,” “ethnicity,” and “weight.” I have yet to determine whether or not these mobile sites are designed to bring people closer or to keep them further apart; to unite or to segregate. What I do know is that just as the secret behind Facebook was to ensure that the user becomes “addicted,” there is definitely something addicting about these types of social sites. My final word on all this is to take it for what it is. Be real, keep your expectations realistic, and just have fun. Okay, I have to go: I just got a “boing.” H

A.J. Cross is originally from Montreal and has written the "Cross-Eyed" column for seven years. He lives in Fort Lauderdale and serves as Budget Advisor to the City of Fort Lauderdale Commission.

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WHAT’S INSIDE?

he Presidents Day weekend always makes us feel extra patriotic. Add that to a sweet weekend weather forecast (and a Presidential Election Year!), and we have all the makings of a great time. The Florida Renaissance Festival is running now through mid-March at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, for those with a taste for mid-15th century, modern style. Andy Kress raises the caution flag on supplements in Nutrition. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Not when it’s Russ King, who returns as Miss Richfield 1981, at The Manor Restaurant and Entertainment Complex in Wilton Manors. A great brunch never goes out of style, and the tradition continues at Tropics on Wilton Drive. The place is now helmed by Tony Dee and Charlie Mielke. Find out about the successful entrepreneurs’ new take on a classic Gayborhood favorite, in this week’s Dining. There’s more inside. Your Kindly Editor recently watched the new thriller “The Woman in Black,” and its star, Daniel Radcliffe, has a few choice thrilling words for antigay presidential candidates, within. (He also confesses to a man-crush on fellow Hollywood hottie Ryan Gosling. The horror. The horror.) Writer Paul Rubio gives us an upclose-and-personal look at “glamping,” Yosemite-style, at the picturesque Ahwahnee Hotel in Travel. Chef Jean Doherty of Le Patio has a delicious chicken pot pie Recipe, and we give you the low-down on what to do OUT in Florida this gorgeous Presidents Day weekend. It would make George Washington—and the George Bush’s!—proud. CD H

NO SURPRISE HERE: Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t like homophobic Republicans

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS Andy Kress shows you how

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SUCCULENT CHICKEN POT PIE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER HAD

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Chef Jean dishes the recipe

To help plan your weekend bar crawl

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SUPPLEMENTS:

Are You Getting What You Need Out of Them? By ANDY KRESS

any Americans take supplements to aid in their diets—usually without the benefit of a doctor’s recommendation. Listen to the commercials and you can understand why. According to the ads, the average diet does not supply adequate nutrients. Swallow your nutrition in the form of a pill once a day, and good health will be yours. Or better still some think, take two or three or five. After all, if a little is good for you, then a lot must be better. If blood tests confirm that you are deficient in certain vitamins or minerals, consult with your physician to discuss how to correct the situation. Make the call on your own with selfdiagnosis, and risk doing more harm than good. It is your liver and kidneys that must correct your mistakes filtering out all the extras the body cannot store or utilize immediately. Overwhelm these organs with excess vitamins and minerals and you can expect to become familiar with the symptoms of hypervitaminosis—a toxic condition that can lead to severe health issues. The easiest vitamins to over-consume are those that are fat soluble—Vitamins A, D, E and K. Elevated doses of vitamin A can cause

liver damage, skin problems, fatigue and other harsh symptoms. Vitamin D when taken in high doses produces calcium deposits on the heart and blood vessels; it also upsets calcium metabolism leading to bone loss. Symptoms of Vitamin E overdose include nausea, abdominal pain and fatigue. Take too much Vitamin K and risk blood clots and jaundice. Compounding the problem, as the liver and kidneys work overtime to correct the situation, they mistakenly strip other vital nutrients from the body in the process. The good news is that in the vast majority of cases, the easiest way to receive your nutrients and vitamins while improving your overall health is to eat a varied diet that coincides with the food pyramid or the newer MyPlate diagram, developed by the Department of Agriculture. These charts illustrate the proper mix of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and protein. Notice, there is no spot here for supplements, because none

should be needed. In a varied diet, the body receives all of its needs for vitamins and minerals through its nutrition. Any nutritionist will tell you that diet is the best source for fatty and amino acids, fiber, vitamins and minerals. While many supplements provide one nutritional benefit and lack others, eating the same dietary compound from a natural food source will provide additional energy, fiber and other components for nutritional balance. Some of the most popular supplements also inhibit or delay the absorption of others nutrients due to the chemical additives and fillers used in these products. The chemicals fillers are highly foreign to the human digestive system compared to natural foods and take days--and even weeks--to process. Vitamin C supplements are the major culprit here. Supplements can also have adverse affects on medication and vice versa. Raise the red flag if you are taking oral contraceptives, blood

pressure medication, laxatives, antibiotics, and some over-the-counter painkillers. Should you fall into the category of “moderate or heavy drinker,” you are the exception to the supplementation rule. Alcoholics and heavy drinkers require supplementation to overcome the deleterious effects from a poor diet and nutritional drain over a prolonged period of time. The overconsumption of alcohol affects the body’s abilities to absorb nutrients and places the liver under more stress, leading to liver disorders. As always, we leave the choice up to you. By knowing the facts about supplements, you discover that there is more of a science to proper diet than just popping a few pills in the morning. Choose correctly and it’s a win-win. Choose incorrectly and you could lose your life. Please read the labels and choose wisely. H

Andy Kress is a nationally certified fitness trainer and nutritional counselor. he can be reached at 954-789-3930 or bia email at andyfitnesstraner@gmail.com

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HOMOPHOBIC REPUBLICAN CONTENDERS “DISGUST” DANIEL RADCLIFFE And He Reveals He Has a “Man Crush” on Ryan Gosling By CLIFF DUNN

aniel Radcliffe of “Harry Potter” fame has a few things to say about what he

says is mean-spiritedness demonstrated by the GOP candidates for president towards LGBT persons. In an interview with Attitude magazine, the star of the new horror-chiller “The Woman in Black” said that religion has its place in the church house, not the state house. "I'm not religious, I'm an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion starts impacting on legislation. We need sex education in schools. Schools have to talk to kids from a young age about relationships, gay and straight,” offered Radcliffe. Radcliffe, 22, said in the interview that he don't define as straight or gay. Define youris

“disgusted,

amazed,

stunned”

ized and massive prejudice towards you."

by self as people and help another person if

Radcliffe says he had considered his own

Republicans Rick Santorum and an early they're in trouble. The ultimate reason gay

sexual identity and finds he possess a heterosex-

failed-favorite of the Tea Party set, Michele marriage should be legalized everywhere is

ual identity. “I can quite happily say someone is

Bachmann. Neither enjoys the vitriol, because, as a kid, you look to your mum and

handsome, good-looking, and I can see why

though, that the Hogwarts alum reserves for dad and they're married, then you look at

someone would want to f**k them, but I've

the governor of Texas.

the gay couple who've been together for

never felt that way about a man myself,” he told

“They disgusted me less than candidates like the same amount of time, but because they

Attitude. “There is that moment in your late

Rick Perry, who made that ridiculous advert can't get married their relationship doesn't

teens when you ask yourself the question, ‘Am

wearing the ‘Brokeback’ jacket, and I think pre- seem the same. Yes, gay marriage is about

I?' but I wasn't.”

tends to be homophobic just to win votes,”

symbolically blessing a relationship, but the

That said, the magical movie star con-

Radcliffe said he thinks President Barack larger issue is about transmitting a funda-

fessed, “This year I have a talent crush on

Obama is the best choice for those who

mental message about equality. Gay people

Ryan Gosling. I think he's fantastic and—

support marriage equality for all Americans. should have equality in law everywhere. If

ahem--you know he'd be nice afterwards.

“I'd rather have someone like him in the you grow up as a young gay man knowing

He seems smart. If I was gay, I would go for

White House than the alternative,” he said.

you don’t have the same opportunities as

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everyone else, you're going to feel victim-

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ARTIST STEVE WALKER PASSES

ONE AFTERNOON IN THE TROPICS

Iconic Gay Artist Leaves Legacy of Beauty

A New Twist for an Old Friend

By BOB KECSKEMETY

By RICHARD DAVID CHAMBERLAIN

nternationally- renowned gay artist Steve Walker passed away unexpectedly at his home in Costa Rica on Jan. 4. The news of Walker’s death was released in a written statement by his estate last weekend. No cause of death was included in the written statement by representatives of his estate in Canada. The work of the artist, who was only 50 when he died, is immediately recognizable by both seasoned art lovers and novices alike, and some of them were painted in South Florida. Most of the Ottawanative’s work depicts men interacting with each other or with nature. Fort Lauderdale Beach, including the famed Wave Wall, served as the setting for several of his pieces. Art consumed much of Walker’s earliest childhood: friends say that he started drawing at the age of three or four. A selftaught artist, Walker began painting after a trip to Europe when he was 25. He spent much of that time in Europe touring the great galleries and museums. It was the first time he was exposed to great painting, and the first time he recognized the potential power of the art form. “I was moved by something that I was capable of doing,” Walker would later recall. His first paintings were done in a somewhat secretive way, as he had no intention of exhibiting or selling them and had no aspirations to becoming a professional artist. The universal themes he depicted were done without respect to race, gender, socio-economic class, culture, or sexual orientation. However, his work is unique because he conveys these themes through the subjects in his paintings: young gay men. “Remove the gender of the painting’s subjects and what we have is human relationships in general, and one’s relationship to the world itself,” Walker explained. The focus of his paintings often depicted

sadness and loneliness, to reflect the reality that much of life is sad and lonely. Walker often portrayed people in relationships as separate entities; that is the way he viewed them. He also used a small and consistent palette of colors with which he was comfortable and which became associated with his signature style. “We started carrying his originals about one-and-a-half years ago,” said Tommy LaFashia, the owner of Gallery XO and himself an artist. Gallery XO is the exclusive Broward County gallery for Walker’s original artwork. “About four weeks ago, we got a call at about seven one morning from the person who handles Steve’s artwork, telling me that he passed away. He has a sister who is acting as executor and is taking care of the estate and creating a foundation in Steve’s name. They want to make sure they preserve Steve’s legacy and keep his artwork out there.” LaFashia explained that the estate initially wanted to keep Walker’s death secret until arrangements could be made, and an inventory of his work taken. “We have four original works at the gallery,” said LaFashia. “We were told by the estate they are not to be sold until [the estate] gets everything together and they can talk to all the galleries. The original artwork will be available at some point, but I’m not sure when that will be.” Walker’s original pieces at Gallery XO are titled “Platano y Pipa,” “Sculpture Series No. 1,” “Two Umbrellas,” and “Vintage Twilight.” LaFashia said that he expects the estate to raise the prices on Walker’s artwork, and that the original works will carry a premium price. Walker is survived by his parents, Gloria and Gilbert Walker, his brother, Kevin, and sister, Marjorie. Another brother, Bruce, predeceased him. H

s the song lyric goes, you never lose affection for people and things that went before. And you hope that in some instances, that affection grows with time and experiences. That is what springs to mind after a recent Sunday brunch at the new Tropics on Wilton Drive, now owned and operated by Tony Dee and Charlie Mielke, the same successful entrepreneur-restaurateurs who captained the long-unparalleled Chardee’s on Wilton Drive. To observe the omnipresent Dee and Mielke in their new venture, the signature Drive bistro, Tropics, is to see two men who have been eager to drop the word “semi” from the phrase semiretired. Individually and in-tandem, they are more akin in energy and élan to a pair of newly-minted tavernières than the successful team who helmed Wilton Manors long-reigning jewel, Chardee’s, which opened in 1990. While Dee greets guests and presses the flesh with friends new and old at the restaurant’s front tables, Mielke takes a moment to adjust his chef’s smock and explain without irony what the secret is to their success this time around. “I say this with all humility,” Mielke noted while he ascertained if my boyfriend was enjoying the red velvet cake--his second piece, “that in over 50 years of being in business, I have never worked with a team like the one we inherited. They are truly what is meant by the phrase ‘cooking with the right ingredients.’” That team was in rare form on that Sunday morning of Super Bowl. When we arrived just after 11 a.m., the dining room was already a-buzz, with guests enjoying conversation along with a generous side of coffee, mimosas, bloody Marys, and screwdrivers. The restaurant’s signature Sunday brunch ($16.95)

includes your choice of two free adult cocktails. However, we were feeling that the calories were best invested at the buffet tables, and so I nursed one vodkaOJ while he managed his caffeine intake. Both of us did avail ourselves of SundayMorning-Hydration, and our ever-present server, Paulo, was always ready with a refill on the H2O. After navigating our way through the breakfast lasagna and baked French toast, which both warranted multiple trips, we each returned, bounty in hand. Our plates included equal measures of spinach quiche, biscuits and gravy, Eggs Benedict, roast beef (freshly sliced from the neighboring carving station), link sausages, fruit cups, bacon strips, and omelets the size of footballs and prepared to-order (then delivered to you, on top of that). As we ate our way through a variety of great twists on old faves (French toast that comes deliciously disguised in the consistency of bread pudding!), my bf pointed out the room looked brighter and more welcoming. Dee slid in to join us, and added that the restaurant is open for business during alterations, and that his decorating crews have enhanced the room with brighter, lighter colors, and by letting in the natural lighting. In addition, they have added weekly specials to reward their existing guests and to welcome those who want to see what Tropics looks like with a little shade of Dee and Mielke magic thrown in. As regular patron John Ellis and his partner came over to say hello to Dee and us, my boyfriend mumbled something about overindulging his “inner Kristie Alley.” Meanwhile, Dee insisted I enjoy another piece of red velvet cake— and I do mean insisted. One doesn’t say no to the Dean of the Drive. We will be coming back. H

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BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Videos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour, live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke – and great burgers, to boot. Fun and friendly truck-stop-themed bar.

PJ’S CORNER POCKET 924 N Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale Friendly neighborhood interracial bar with drinks specials every night of the week including, “In the Biz Mondays” at 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 drinks and $3 Cosmos and Apple Martinis, “Splash Friday’s” wet underwear contest, and Sunday’s pool tournament, both with a $50 cash prize! RAMROD 1508 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale Voted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at Midnight on Saturdays – is there a downside to this?).

BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale Over 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world. Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours. Drag emcees and did we mention the Boys?

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors Nexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday Funday.

ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Gayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays.

BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors The bar with two names features a dance club and Gayborhood bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke Mondays and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and Saturdays, and (indoor) Sunday T-Dance. CORNER PUB 1915 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors Friendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff. Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND your slice on). CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale Butch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd (and a fun nighttime one, too). Fifty cent pool, 2-for-1 drinks all day every day, video games, hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV. Thursdays it’s Bare Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and Saturday the fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where their Grizzlies Grind)! DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL 2935 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale Adjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open daily – No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside. Karaoke and live music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. DUDES 3270 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale Men dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes. Steamy shower shows. JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest (and karaoke!). LIPS 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park The Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins. LIVING ROOM 300 SW 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment District meets South Beach. Friday nights they’re here, they’re queer, and they drink free from 10:30(ish) to Midnight. Only House Music club in town with its own Classical (and classicallychiseled) violinist. THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors WeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle. Theme rooms (salsa and merengue every weekend in the Latin Quarter!). Live dancing and dining.

SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors A line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time. Country and western music, two-steppin’, three-steppin’, pool tables, and themed events year ‘round. Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim. SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Where Sports come first. Nationally known destination sports bar with TVs streaming NFL, MLB, NBA and college games. Pool tables, dart boards and large indoor (and now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio features area for smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women (who would have thought?). Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and recommended by LOGO. STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Levis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly. SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, and with matinee on Sunday afternoon. TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Dance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week. Doors open at Midnight; dance til Dawn. VOODOO LOUNGE 111 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale Gay and mixed every Sunday, with afternoon T-Dance and drink specials, then the popular Life’s a Drag show with gobs of female impersonators, hot dudes and the chicks who want to change them. WHISKEY BLUE 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale In the W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, downstairs it’s the elegant Whiskey Blue, upstairs the luxe Living Room: hot dance and social settings in a distinctive atmosphere with signature cocktails and upscale patrons. Indoor and outdoor lounges. WILTON’S BIER GARDEN 2245 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors German cuisine meets Der Gayborhood, in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Upstairs dining, downstairs outdoor patio and bar, DJ music, and a fun staff make one of Wilton Manors’ newest venues a good time to be had by all.

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MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Drink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75 Cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking.

CLUB BOI 777 NE 79 St., Miami With an urban vibe on the weekends, a diverse crowd and a diverse musical format, including Hip Hop, R&B, House, Reggae, Soca, Latin and Old School. Go-go bois and drink specials.

MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale Cozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drag shows, Patio Bar – and open at 9 a.m. daily.

CLUB SUGAR 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami Gay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing.

MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers, fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the Legendary Jerry). Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball Tournament.

DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Hot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami.

NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Relaxing, friendly, hip, unique – the alternative gathering place on Wilton Drive. Wine tastings and events. Tuesday and Wednesday Late Night In the Biz.

MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach On Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never a cover. Drink specials all week long, live DJs, high energy music and a fun crowd getting their dance on til late. PALACE BAR

1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach This bar and restaurant in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District. Mouth-watering burgers, boys (and girls!). Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday. SCORE 727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach Dance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road. Tons of events throughout the year, including fundraisers for Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach Gay Pride. SPACE 34 NE 11th St., Miami Mingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar, spectacular light show. TWIST 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Great music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In SoBe’s Art Deco District. JOHNNY’S MIAMI 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami Club, bar and lounge. Johnny’s Miami boasts the best sound system in town! Plenty of safe, secured parking. Open 5pm to 5am daily. Hot male dancers and daily drink specials.

ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA HANKS 5026 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL Friendly local bar with a cruisy attitude. One of Orlando’s oldest and friendliest Gay bars. Beer and Wine. Pool Tables, Video Games and a Large Patio area. HAMBURGER MARY’S BAR & GRILL 110 W Church St., Orlando, FL Eat, Drink & Be Mary! Tuesday BINGO with Miss Sammy & Carol Lee, Wednesday Trivia with Doug Bouser and Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show is every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PARLIAMENT HOUSE 410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL All gay entertainment complex with 130 newly-remodeled hotel rooms. Cruisy Hotel, Nightclub, Pool Bar, Bear/Leather Bar. NEW PHOENIX 7124 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL Winter Park’s ONLY Gay & Lesbian Bar. Been There Forever! Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday at 9 p.m. Drag shows every Saturday night. Home of the $1 Jello shots. PULSE 1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL Orlando’s Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub with Ultra Lounge, Jewel Box Dance Floor, and Adonis Dancers. Twisted Tuesdays with $10 All-U-Can Drink, College Wednesdays (18+) and 2-4-1 every Friday for Happy Hour. SAVOY ORLANDO 1913 N Orange Ave., Orlando, FL “The hottest” gay bar and nightclub in Orlando. The MEN OF SAVOY Dancers from 6 p.m. til 2 a.m. every night in the main bar! Video Bar, Pool Tables. WYLDE'S 3557 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL Neighborhood bar South of Downtown Orlando. Jukebox, Video Games, Pool Tables and Dancers. PARADISE ORLANDO 1300 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL Orlando’s casual Gay & Lesbian bar and nightclub. Patio, Tiki Bar and Pool Tables. Happy Hour 4 til 9 p.m. and drink specials every day til 9 p.m. BAR CODES (Formerly Bear Bar) 4453 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL Friendly Bar, Real Men and Bears... Oh My! Beer and Wine. Tends to attract the after work Happy Hour crowd.

TAMPA BAY 2606 2606 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL Tampa's favorite Levi/leather bar has two floors (dimly lit), with the upstairs being the more cruisy. There's Hog House shop on-premises, and the 2606 is home to the Tampa Leather Club. Monday is Underwear Night, Tuesdays are $1 drinks and on Wednesdays, Longnecks are just $1.50. AZALEA LOUNGE 1502 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL Exposed brick, cold beverages and friendly staff are the mainstays of the recently bloomed Florida Avenue flower! Neighborhood bar, pool tables. BAXTER'S LOUNGE 1519 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL Tampa Happy Hour Tradition. Serving up some of the hottest dancers Wednesday thru Saturday nights at 10PM. FLIRT NIGHTCLUB & SHOWBAR

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1909 N 15th St., Tampa, FL (Ybor City) Get that hometown feeling. Amazing lazer shows, big headliners and has been around for 6 years. CITY SIDE 3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL Tampa Bay’s “Best Happy Hour” til Midnight every night of the week. GBAR 1401 E 7th Ave., Tampa (Ybor City), FL Dance Club & Video Bar. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. til 3 a.m. No cover before 10 p.m., $5 after with ID. VALENTINES NIGHTCLUB 7522 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL Voted #1 Nightclub in Tampa. Open 7 days a week 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday, Latin Night, Tuesdays are Boys Night Out, Wednesdays are Karaoke Night, Thursdays, No Cover Dance Party, Fridays feature Hot Go-Go Girls, Saturdays are Latino Night “Uncut” and Sundays are Hip Hop Night. Ki Ki Ki III 1908 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL One of The Oldest Bars (beer and wine). A plain bar without pretention with its share of young regulars. RAINBOW ROOM 421 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL A mix between a neighborhood bar and a community center. Main bar with pool, darts, jukebox. Outdoor Tiki patio has a full volleyball court and live bands. Beer & Wine.

ST. PETERSBURG GEORGIES ALIBI 3100 3rd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL One of the most popular gay bars in St. Pete. It’s always busy! Great VJ’s play Top 40 music. Mondays are Drag BINGO and Talent contest, Pool tourney Wednesdays, and the legendary Long Island Iced Tea nights on Thursdays. Ages 21 and over, never a cover! FLAMINGO RESORT 4601 34th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL Florida’s “largest, luxury all gay resort.” Non-stop entertainment, great menu, and drinks served poolside at the Cabana. Weekly events and 2-4-1 Happy Hour daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Happy Hour ($1 off) 11 a.m to 9 p.m. GEMINI LOUNGE 2315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL Gemini Lounge aims to serve a variety of tastes; music, karaoke, Internet access, poetry readings and sports on TV. OAR HOUSE BAR & LIQUOR STORE 4807 22nd Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL Fun, friendly, laid-back atmosphere where you can get great drinks at cheap prices! Drama free! Happy Hour daily from 2 p.m. til 9 p.m. HAYMARKET PUB 8308 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL More of a Men’s bar. Showing hot videos, beer specials, Saturday Underwear Night, and different events each week. HIDEAWAY 8302 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL The oldest Womyn’s bar in the country. Where music is always the main entree! Coldest selection of beer in town. DETOUR 2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL The hottest club in St. Pete. Daily specials, karaoke nights and gogo boys from Rico's Men. Noted for it’s Saturday Drag shows and Karaoke nights. Full liquor bar.

MELBOURNE/COCOA COLD KEG NIGHTCLUB 4060 W New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL Largest Gay Club in Melbourne Florida and the Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub in Brevard County. ULTRA LOUNGE 407 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL Nestled in Cocoa Village, this bar has a full coffee bar, serving espresso, lattes, cappuccinos as well as draft beers & wine.

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JACKSONVILLE THE METRO 2929 Plum St., Jacksonville, FL The Metro Entertainment Complex has been serving the GLBT community for 17 years. Features a total of 7 different venues under one roof to choose from. Lesbo-A-Go-Go, monthly Tea Dances, special quest performers, female impersonators and live musicians. BOOT RACK SALOON 4751 Lenox Ave., Jacksonville, FL Your Neighborhood Gay Bar - the place for men. Cold beer, music and a warm and cozy atmosphere. Hot men and cheap beer... We all know where that leads! AJ'S BAR & GRILL 10244 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL Annie and Janie invite you to stop by and see some old friends and meet some new ones! Great food, awesome service, delicious mixed drinks and live entertainment. PARK PLACE LOUNGE 931 King St., Jacksonville, FL A fun and comfortable gay bar that’s accommodating to both gays and non-gays. A great place to watch your favorite game, or enjoy playing Wii while the liquor flows! THE NORM 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL A neighborhood bar. Everyone is welcome, but remember it is a girls bar! Beer and Wine only. 616 BAR 616 Park St., Jacksonville, FL A warm and friendly atmosphere with a Patio bar. Karaoke on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays the Jax Bears are here for happy hour. Fridays and Saturdays enjoy the "Beer Blast." THREE LAYERS CAFE 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville, FL The name Three Layers comes from their large variety of delicious three layer cakes. An inviting loft style cafe located in Springfield. Enjoy a bistro style lunch or just stop in for your morning coffee. BO'S CORAL REEF 201 5th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL There are great shows Thursday through Sunday with the best of female impersonators. Pool tables, video games, and a large outdoor patio. The only gay bar on the beach!

INCAHOOTS 711 Edison Ave., Jacksonville, FL This club offers good crowds every night. Recently remodeled with three bars and a friendly staff. Everyday is a different special. A fun place anytime. Full Liquor bar. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for special events. KICKBACKS GASTROPUB 910 King St., Jacksonville, FL This is a top class venue serving over 600 different bottled beers, 84 beers on tap, breakfast, lunch and dinner 20hrs a day 7 days a week!

KWEST 705 Duval St., Key West, FL Daily Happy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m., and a piano sing-a-long every Wednesday night. Men dancing for men after 10 p.m. Weekly drink specials and "Wet Jockey" contests on Fridays. SALOON ONE 801 Duval St., Key West, FL (Behind 801 Bar) This is the only gay leather bar in Key West. Conveniently located behind 801 Bourbon Bar.

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LA TE DA 1125 Duval St., Key West, FL An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and restaurant.

THE ROUNDUP 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL A neighborhood gay men’s bar... Pensacola’s Cowboy Bar. Open 2 p.m. til 3 p.m. daily.

PEARL’S PATIO BAR FOR WOMEN 525 United St., Key West, FL Tropical themed women's bar for gay women and gayfriendly women alike. Patio bar with a full bar featuring drinks like "Cosmopearlitans" and "Pearl's Passion".

CABARET 101 S Jefferson St. #E, Pensacola, FL Not strictly a gay bar, the charming and friendly Cabaret is very much a fixture in Pensacola's GLBT community, drawing a mixed bunch each evening for happy hour, karaoke, videos, comedy shows, live music, and all-around hobnobbing and socializing.

KEY WEST BOURBON STREET PUB 724 Duval St., Key West, FL Opened in October of 1995 and has continued to grow ever since, it is now part of the larger collection of gay action in The Bourbon St. Pub Complex. Hot Go-Go boy dancers and a busy crowd. “Where the boys are!” 801 BOURBON BAR 801 Duval St., Key West, FL Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and others. This legendary establishment has been around for over 30 years, and host Happy Hour specials daily from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. AQUA NIGHTCLUB 711 Duval St., Key West, FL Aqua features the "Reality is a Drag" show six days a week, followed by dancing. Monday is karaoke night and don't miss the great happy hour specials from 3 to 8 p.m. daily.

BOBBY’S MONKEY BAR 900 Simonton St., Key West, FL The gay Cheers style neighborhood bar of Key West. Happy Hour from Noon to 7pm, Karaoke on Sunday nights, pool tournaments on Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free Wi-Fi access. GARDEN OF EDEN 224 Duval St., Key West, FL A Rooftop Bar with the BEST VIEWS in the city & “BEST Long Island Ice Teas made by Melinda!” Gay, straight, fat, or skinny... Doesn’t matter! Clothing optional - gay friendly!

WEST PALM BEACH H G ROOSTERS 823 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, FL Dark bar that attracts a fun party crowd. Camp is in at H.G.'s, where drag shows and bingo nights pack in crowds looking for laughs and fun. THE LOUNGE 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL Sushi, tropical views and tasty cocktails are accompanied by acclaimed resident DJ Daisy DeadPetals. FORT DIX BAR & CLUB 6205 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach, FL Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. The bar is a bit on the dark and dingy side, but who knows--that could be a plus.

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FORT MYERS OFFICE PUB 3704 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL Oldest gay bar in South West Florida with a festive attitude. This bear-friendly Office likes to have fun with underwear parties, drag shows, Wii bowling! Check out their country and western music night on Saturdays. TUBBY'S 4350 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL Where men come to compete (in tournaments). "Never a cover... always a smile" Tubby's is a no-frills video bar with a total of 10 TVs and two projection screens available for patrons to use as they wish. Add a six-hour 2-4-1 Happy Hour during the Wii tournaments on the big screen! THE BOTTOM LINE 3090 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL This gay entertainment complex is one of the longest running clubs in southwest Florida at over 20 years, The Bottom Line features 7 bars, pool tables, drag shows and occasional guest appearances by porno stars.

VENICE TOTI: TAVERN ON THE ISLAND IN VENICE 127 Tampa Ave. East, Venice, FL This South Beach inspired gay bar, boasts a dance floor and a game room with pool tables and dart boards. It's clean, the music is mixed and the staff are friendly. A mixed crowd can be found most nights... younger, older (duh, this is Venice), gay and straight. Did you know that in the Caribbean, TOTI is slang for a beloved male appendage? How apropos.

GAINESVILLE SPIKES 4130 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL It is a laid-back kind of place, with friendly bar staff. The crowds vary depending on the night. The bar has a nice open air patio area that is rarely used, but would be nice if it was. UNIVERSITY CLUB 18 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL This is a fairly average small college town gay bar. It is usually busy and crowded on Thursday nights.

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THIS WEEK’S TASTY RECIPE: Chicken Pot Pie Cocotte By JEAN DOHERTY

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3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced Knob of butter 1 tb spoon flour 1 small onion chopped A good pinch of black pepper 1 cup chicken broth ½ cup milk 12 ounces frozen mixed peas and carrots or sliced mushrooms • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (I prefer to use puff pastry)

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Presented by ArtsUnited, the ArtExplosion International LGBT Arts Festival is three weeks of art, film, music, dance, theatre, literature, comedy and cabaret by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender artists and performers. ArtExplosion has grown from a onenight event to a two-week festival that has featured such talent as Lily Tomlin, Marga Gomez, The Kinsey Sicks, The Gay Mafia, Greg Walloch, Levi Kreis, and Lea DeLaria just to name a few.

February 16-20, 2012. This year’s host hotel is the Bahia Mar Resort. (Events and venues subject to change). Thursday, February 16 - 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., “The Big Chill,” George's Alibi, 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Come kick it with Fort Lauderdale’s grown and sexy crowd and enjoy $3 Long Island Iced Teas. - 2 a.m. – 4 a.m., “The Cold Front,” Torpedo Bar, 2829 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Heat things up on the dance floor while the deejay spins the hottest Hip-Hop and R&B hits. Friday, February 17 - 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., “The Ice Breaker,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel. Mix and mingle at the Welcome Reception with the men of Winter Heat 2012. - 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel. Check out original films from up and coming film makers. - 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “The Fire Storm,” Green Room, 100 SW 3 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Winter has never been this hot! Join the sexiest men in South Florida at the coolest spot in town. Saturday, February 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., “Sweat on the Beach,” Fort Lauderdale Beach. Start the day off right with aerobics on the beach. - 3 p.m. – Sunset, “Heat Waves” Fort Lauderdale. Chill out on the beach and have some fun in the sun. - 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel Check out original films from up and coming film makers. - 8 p.m. to Midnight, “Winter Games,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel Got skills? Put them to the test at the oldschool game night. - 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “Body Heat,” Voodoo Lounge, 111 SW 2 Ave., Fort Lauderdale Feel the heat all night as DJ Angel X rocks the house. Sunday, February 19 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., “Sweat on the Beach,” Fort Lauderdale Beach. Start the day off right with aerobics on the beach. - 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., “Holy Heat,” Lips Fort Lauderdale. Experience the ultimate in drag dining. This gospel brunch is sure to lift your spirits and the ultimate Mimosas will definitely warm your soul. - 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel Check out original films from up and coming film makers. - 3 p.m. – Sunset, “Winter Waterland” Pool Party, Exit 66 at Pier 66 Resort, Fort Lauderdale. Dive into the hottest pool party ever. Live music, food, drinks and an amazing fashion show will bring a whole new meaning to lounging by the pool. - 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., “Sparks,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel Experience speed dating South Floridastyle. You’ve never experienced a love and relationship session quite like this. Get ready! - 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “The Meltdown,” Living Room, 300 SW 1 Ave., Fort Lauderdale The grand finale party is going down tonight. Monday, February 20 - 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., “The Block is Hot,” Americas Back Yard, 100 SW 3 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. A day party like no other takes place at Fort Lauderdale’s most unique outdoor entertainment venue. For more information, visit winterheatflorida.com. H

Presented by the non-profit arts group, ArtsUnited, Art Explosion 2012 is one of the largest arts festivals of its kind in the country. The Festival starts with one of the largest professional juried LGBT art shows in the country. In 2011 we had over 50 artists featuring more than 100 pieces of art. 2012 Dates: March 5 through 24. Opening Fine Art Show and Sale: Sat., March 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. Features live music, entertainment and a great fine art show. Closing Show: BANG at the Green Room, from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring an eclectic mix of music and performers with an edgy art show. H

PRIDEFEST 2012 The largest LGBT Pride Festival in Florida returns March 10 and 11, with non-stop entertainment all weekend long. Pride One of Broward County, a/k/a Pride South Florida, producer of the Annual LGBT Celebration Pridefest, is proud to announce, "Returning to the Scene of Pride" at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial at Holiday Park. The return of the event to Fort Lauderdale marks the beginning of a new chapter for the event’s 35th Anniversary, appropriately entitled "Beyond the Rainbow" Concert, Parade and Festival. Pridefest will be welcoming back the Pridefest Parade on Sunday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. on the main thoroughfare inside the War Memorial at Holiday Park. The organizers are extremely proud to announce some of the entertainers who are scheduled to perform, including headliner Taylor Dayne, as well as Logo TV’s Jonathan D. Lovitz, Michelle Balan, Tony Cruz, Ray Guell, and many others. For more information, visit www.pridesouthflorida.org. H

Miami Beach GAY PRIDE On Sunday, April 15, Miami Beach will be more fabulous and extraordinary than ever! The city celebrates the annual Miami Beach Gay PRIDE parade and festival, a celebration of the extraordinary strength, beauty, and contributions of South Florida’s LGBT community, and an exciting all-day event that features a parade, a festival with exciting celebrity presentations and musical performances, and an Expo with LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments and food, including a family-friendly playzone. Lesbian. Gay. Bi. Trans. Straight. PROUD. Miami Beach Gay Pride is an

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Miami Beach extraordinary celebration that brings out the best in us all. Last year's pride event brought out over 35,000 people from all walks of life and cities from across Florida-- and across the world-- making Miami Beach Gay Pride the city's largest one-day event. This year will be even better! Thanks to Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower, the most famous sandbar in the world has joined the ranks of world class cities like Sao Paulo, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Madrid that officially honor the gay and lesbian community. For more information, visit www.miamibeachgaypride.com. H

Central Florida GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF MID-FLORIDA Rescue can take many forms, from a single individual trying to make a difference by saving one dog to a group of people working together for the common goal of saving many animals. GRRMF concentrates on Golden Retrievers. GRRMF is comprised solely of volunteers and is self-supporting, relying on fund raising and donations to support all rescue efforts including veterinary care. 100% of all donations are used for the rescue effort. GRRMF, Inc. is recognized by and affiliated with The Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. For more information, contact the Intake Coordinator at 407-332-2840. H

BACK DOOR BUMBY Revolution Nightclub (375 S Bumby Ave. in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR and MyFlexRadio presents: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Backâ&#x20AC;? every 3rd Thursday of the month. This is Orlando's premiere college night. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til 11 p.m. for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by Shantell Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Marco and Macaviti. DJ Joanie on the decks in the disco area and VJ J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar. H

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WINTER PARTY It may be called the Winter Party but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in for a chilly time. Dance your heart out at five full days of jam packed parties. From club nights to mixers to beach parties, Winter Party is a veritable thrill ride of sight and sound. A multitude of eye candy is a safe assumption, as are thousands of groggy travelers once the music stops. February 29 through March 5. For more information, a full schedule and tickets, visit www.winterparty.com. H

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Key West GAY SPRING BREAK Gay Spring Break in Key West attracts LGBT students and their friends from late February to early April to the beaches and the clubs of the beautiful tropical island. Take a break for spring break in a place that embraces individuality, diversity, and openness all year long. Want to participate in Gay Spring Break? Contact the offices and pick up your Gay Spring Break ID Card. Just call 305-294-4603 or email them at info@gaykeywestfl.com for more information. H

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