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IS SHE, OR ISN’T SHE? Ex-Staffer Claims She Found Florida Lt Gov in “Compromising Position” with Female Aide Test Examiner Says Accuser “Passed Polygraph”

By CLIFF DUNN

TA L L A H A S S E E — F l o r i d a ’ s conservative Republication lieutenant governor finds herself at the center of a political gay ménage a trois between her, a possibly-disgruntled former aide, and a media that eagerly wants to know “What Did the ‘Loo’ Do, and Where Did She Do It? Carletha Cole, a former aide to Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll—as part of the legal defense in her criminal trial—said that she caught her boss in “a compromising position” with another aide, shortly before she was fired in 2011. Cole’s allegations against the state’s second-highest constitutional officer are part of an ongoing prosecution of the ex-staffer, for revealing a recorded conversation between Carroll’s chief of staff and a reporter for the Florida TimesUnion, a Jacksonville newspaper.

Cole’s legal motion claims that she interrupted Carroll, 52, and a female staff member in what she implies was an intimate—and lesbian—embrace. “When she entered the office,” the motion reads, “she found the Lieutenant Governor and her Travel Aide, Beatriz Ramos, in what can only be described as a compromising position.”

The motion claims that Ramos “jealously hoarded the Lieutenant Governor’s attention in a manner which can only be described as bizarre,” and says that Cole was told to reserve adjoining hotels rooms for Ramos and Carroll.

Officials are trying to keep certain records sealed, which prompted the filing of Cole’s motion—which includes the picture of a Machiavellian environment that surrounded Lt. Gov. Carroll, in which her deputies recorded conversations, and in which Carroll herself appeared more concerned with publicity than policy. Cole’s trial was

Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), said he believed her answers to be truthful.

“Her charts, in my opinion, are indicative of a non-deceptive examinee (truthful),” Robinson wrote, adding, “Ms. Cole passed her polygraph.”

“A juror could reasonably conclude that the [FDLE] investigation into the Defendant was tainted by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, in an effort to ensure the Defendant’s arrest, prosecution, and ultimate assassination of her character, in order to shield the Lieutenant Governor and her staff from legitimate inquiry into their own misdeeds,” said the motion, which was filed by Stephen Webster, Cole’s attorney.

Carroll vehemently denied allegations of a surreptitious gay work affair, telling Tampa Bay Local 10 television that “black women that look like me don’t engage in relationships like that.” The lieutenant governor also emailed a video to supporters, denying the lesbian rumor.

“The problem is that when you have these accusations that come Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll out, it’s not just one person you’re attacking,” she said. “It’s an entire family. My husband doesn’t want to the participants of the conversation no hear that. He knows the type of woman I knowledge that the recording was occurring, am. My kids know the type of woman I am.”

Carroll, a former state House Member given that Mr. Konkus’ ‘smart pen’ looked like an unassuming writing implement.” and the first African American elected The motion says that Konkus’ smart pen was to statewide office in Florida, is a staunch religious and social conservative, elected actually a recording device.

In 2011, Cole took a polygraph test. as Scott’s number two in 2010. She has When asked, “Did you ever observe Lt. Gov. lamented that, concerning today’s more Jennifer Carroll and … Ramos in a sexually progressive and tolerant atmosphere, compromising position in the Capitol?” she “When it comes to our Christianity, there is answered “yes.” Although he noted that no gray area. It is either you believe or you “Ms. Cole’s charts were somewhat difficult don’t believe. And if you believe, you believe to read,” Timothy Robinson, the retired with all of your heart, all of your soul and all chief polygraph examiner for the Florida of your might.”H scheduled to begin this week, but its start has been delayed.

Cole also claims that Gov. Rick Scott’s operatives “had specifically instructed staff members to covertly record communications within the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, as well as any and all communications with a member of the press, in order to permit rebuttal of any misquotes or inaccurate attributions.”

It says that John Konkus, Carroll’s chief of staff, “regularly joked about his ability to covertly record conversations, allowing

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Broward Health Department Launches HIV Testing Outreach Campaign

district

Palm Beach Man Sues “Mickey-Ds” for Employee’s AntiGay Rant, Assault

Miami Beach, South Beach, and the

ORLANDO—A Palm Beach County

the first sitting House Republican

to publicly announce her support of same-sex whose

marriage. Ros-Lehtinen—

18th

congressional

includes many LGBT constituents in

FORT LAUDERDALE – On June 27,

Florida Keys—was featured speaker at

implemented a comprehensive HIV

to launch Young Conservatives for the

the Broward County Health Department

the July 10 Washington, D.C. reception

testing outreach campaign, to help

Freedom to Marry.

reverse a startling trend which has made

South Florida “ground zero” as the

man is suing McDonalds, after an

the man, who claims the battery was

Fred Luter stated his strong opposition

restaurant led to a physical assault upon

motivated because he is gay. According

is scheduled to be heard sometime prior

new “Broward is Greater Than AIDS”

to next June—in December 2010, Ryan

campaign will publicize this startling

Snyder and four other persons had gone

statistic, and help to decrease the rate of

into an Orlando-area drive-thru, and

new infections.

noticed that the cashier hadn’t provided

them with the change or a receipt from

their order, which totaled around $15.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Ros-Lehtinen, who chairs the House

Foreign Affairs Committee, immigrated

to Miami from Cuba in 1969. She told

The campaign will reinforce the

department’s

ongoing

efforts

to

encourage Broward County residents

to “Know Your Status,” as well as the status of their sexual partner. The campaign—launched to coincide with National HIV Testing Day on June 27—

includes a number of resources designed by health officials to encourage and

increase HIV testing, decrease the rate

of new HIV infections, and reduce the

out of the closet.” According to court

She added that this “is more than just

am gay. How can you say stuff like that?”

bedrock Republican, conservative value.”

documents, Snyder told Perez, “Ma’am, I

themselves to those whom they love.”

In 2010, Ros-Lehtinen—who turned

stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. An

60 on Sunday—was one of 15 House

five—of adult Americans with HIV are

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. In 2011, Ros-

two of Perez’s co-workers restrained

her from further injuring Snyder. Perez

election as SBC president, Luter says

“competent, qualified, and safe” workers,

Ros-Lehtinen

(R-Florida),

became

In spite of a congratulatory call that

of community service, along with three

last month was sentenced to 100 hours years’ probation.

Among the charges, Snyder’s civil suit

Republican to co-sponsor the Respect

“owed a duty” to its patrons to employ

the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

and that it was negligent by “hiring”

thought of its liberty—“No, I am.”

Rev. Fred Luter

he received last month from President

for Marriage Act, which would repeal

MIAMI – Last week, U.S. Rep. Ileana

change that fact.”

pled no contest to criminal charges, and

claims that McDonalds’ management

She added—as if depriving an errant

mayor, no politician, no individual can

assaulting him. The suit alleges that

Lehtinen became the first House

equality, Ros-Lehtinen said, “I am.”

that “no president, no governor, no

then lunging at the man and physically

unaware they have it.

reporter if she is a supporter of marriage

and one woman,” he added, and insisted

angered at Snyder’s admonition, and

Republicans to vote for the repeal of

At Friday’s event, when asked by a

God says marriage is between one man

A YouTube video shows Perez becoming

estimated 21%—or more than one-in-

Florida GOP Congresswoman is First House Member to Fully Endorse Marriage Equality

the Florida Baptist Witness. “The Word of

The suit claims that Perez said of

without government intrusion is a

red tape when it comes to committing

if it’s biblically wrong,” Luter said told

given change or their receipt.

know how to do his job. He just came

should have to deal with government

nothing, nothing can be politically right

Kristy Perez, that they had not been

right of individuals to lead their lives

as Americans.” She added: “No one

to same-sex marriage. “I believe that

to get their order, they told the employee,

the cashier, “That stupid faggot doesn’t

the fundamental rights that we all share

the Southern Baptist Convention, Rev.

When they pulled up to the next window

the assembly of about 100 that “The

about sexual orientation,” it is “about

TAMPA—In Tampa for his first

official engagements as President of

lawsuit—which was filed last May and

HIV infections. Officials hope that the

Newly-Installed Southern Baptist Convention President is “Totally Against” Marriage Equality

anti-gay rant by an employee of the

to the dozen-plus pages of the civil

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Perez, who showed she was “dangerous” to customers. McDonalds is also being

sued for Perez’s “harmful and offensive

Barack

Obama,

shortly

after

that he is “totally against” Obama’s

support of marriage equality. “I told my

congregation, I support our president.

I pray for him, but on this same-sex

marriage deal, I’m totally against it,” Luter said.H

pick up your

contact” with Snyder, and seeks damages

for bodily injury, pain, and suffering, as well as medical costs, among other financial remedy.

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Asteroid Named for LGBT Rights Pioneer WASHINGTON, D.C. — An asteroid has been named for American LGBT rights pioneer Frank Kameny, who was fired during the 1950s by the U.S. Army for being gay. Kameny, who died last year in Washington, D.C., earned a Ph.D. in astronomy at Harvard University, and worked for the U.S. Army Map Service during the early days of the Cold War between the U.S. and Soviet Union.

Frank Kameny

After being “outed” and fired, Kameny, who was 86 when he died, took his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Homosexuality was viewed at the time as a national security risk, as it was claimed that gays in sensitive military and government positions were subject to blackmail, or to being “turned” by a foreign power.) He later organized the first historic gay rights protests outside the White House and the Pentagon in the 1960s.

Astronomer Gary Billings read Kameny’s obituary last year, and submitted a citation to the International Astronomical Union in Paris, and the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Minor Planet Center, hoping to designate “Minor Planet 40463” as “Frankkameny.”

The celestial body—which is located in the asteroid belt, with an orbit between Mars and Jupiter—was first discovered in 1999 using longexposure photography, and is visible through a telescope.

The published citation officially naming the asteroid reads, “Frank

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E. Kameny (1925-2011) trained as a variable star astronomer in the 1950s, but joined the Civil Rights struggle. His contributions included removing homosexuality from being termed a mental disorder in 1973 and shepherding passage of the District of Columbia marriage equality law in 2009.”

Boy Scouts Reaffirm Ban Texas Rangers Release on Gay Scouts Composite Sketch in Gay Teen Murder/Shooting

Same-Sex Couple Refused Use of Public Building for Commitment Ceremony

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JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – A Mississippi same-sex couple has engaged the assistance of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), after a state facility refused to allow them rental of a space for a gay commitment ceremony. Ceara Sturgis and Emily Key requested a rental of the Masonic Hall at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, in Jackson, for the purposes of holding their commitment ceremony.

the rule.

IRVING, TEXAS – On Tuesday,

the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed

its longstanding policy to exclude

LGBT persons, setting off a firestorm of criticism directed at the 102-yearold organization. The decision of an special

committee—

which deliberated in secret for two

years—upholding the ban means that

BSA’s national executive board will

take no further action with respect to Jennifer Tyrrell, the gay mother

who was forced to quit serving as

her son’s Scout den leader, was in Dallas this week, where she delivered a 300,000-signature petition to the national headquarters of BSA. The

petition, launched in April after Tyrrell’s unceremonious ouster, asked

BSA to end their policy prohibiting gay scouts and scout leaders, and to reinstate her to her Scouting post.

in 2000 by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Portland Police say that Chapa worked with a forensic artist to refine a sketch that was released earlier this month. Officials say Chapa’s sight and speech have improved, and that she is helping them identify her shooter, and Olgin’s killer, who is described as a white man in his 20s, about 5’8”, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair, and an unkempt beard. Investigators say there is no evidence at this point to suggest that the women’s relationship was a factor in the shooting.H

anger over the decision. “With the

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Scouting officials cited support

from parents across the country as a reason for upholding the exclusion policy. BSA national spokesman

Deron Smith said that the ban

“is absolutely the best policy” for Scouting. According to Smith, the Ceara Sturgis and Emily Key

The state-owned museum permits heterosexual couples to rent the space, but officials cited a policy that prohibits same-sex weddings and other ceremonies. In 2009, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said that the museum can choose to limit access to its facilities for events that are considered “legal” under state law. Sturgis, Key, and the SPLC argue that the policy violates the first and fourteenth amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

PORTLAND, TEXAS - The Texas Rangers and local police authorities released a sketch this week of the man suspected in the killing of Mollie Olgin, and the wounding of her girlfriend, Mary Kristene Chapa.

Olgin and Chapa were shot on June 22 in a local park. Olgin, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene. Chapa, 18, was shot in the head, and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

decision of the committee—which was comprised of professional scout

executives and adult volunteers— was

unanimous. It

reaffirms

a

longstanding policy that was upheld LGBT rights groups expressed

country moving toward inclusion, the leaders of the Boy Scouts of America

have instead sent a message to young people that only some of them are

valued,” said Chad Griffin, President

of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).

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Armenia EU Entry May Hinge on Treatment of LGBT Citizens

cited the 1993 Copenhagen criteria for EU entry, and Article 2 of the European Union Treaty, which both prohibit discrimination against YEREVAN, ARMENIA – As “minorities.” It also noted that LGBT rights become part of Articles 10 and 19 of the EU Treaty, the European political agenda, and Article 21 of the European opponents and supporters of are Charter on Fundamental Rights, girding for the next round of the expressly prohibit discrimination on battle, likely to center on Armenia—a the basis of “sexual orientation.”

“Rights of LGBT people devoutly Christian country where thus form an integral part of church teaching holds more weight both the Copenhagen political than elsewhere in Europe, which is criteria for accession, and the EU desirous of becoming an EU member. legal framework on combating Although homosexuality is not discrimination. They are closely against Armenian law, a recent study monitored by the EU commission,

by Brussels-based rights group Ilgawhich reports annually on the Europe shows the country ranked progress made by enlargement third from last—behind Moldova countries with regard to the situation and Russia—for its legal protections of the LGBT community,” it read. of LGBT persons. For example, Armenian law does not prohibit discrimination

based

on

country.

On

Sunday,

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Cardinal

Keith O’Brien urged the Scottish

FROM The SCENE

vote, because of “intense public

By Cliff Dunn

recent parliamentary session, which

The League of Geriatric SuperQueens?

Government to hold a popular interest” over the issue. The most ended last December, resulted in an

overwhelming response from both sides of the debate when Scotland’s regional

government

announced

that it “tends towards the view” that same-sex marriage should be

legalized, with exceptions made for churches.

The government expects to roll

out plans for proposed legislation to advance same-sex marriage this week. Cardinal O’Brien, who leads

the country’s Roman Catholics, said, “Clearly, if it is sensible to hold

a referendum on independence, it is crucial that we have one on

sexual

marriage. It is the only way the

orientation or gender identity. It likewise does not recognize any legal

country can move forward on this

no legal provision for changing one’s

on this subject place their trust in

issue. Let all those who have a view

form of same-sex union, and offers gender.

“It’s not in our culture to accept

homosexuals,”

Bishop

European Commission

the Scottish people and let Scotland decide.”

Hovakim

“Accession of a country will not Manukyan of the Armenian Catholic be possible if certain [LGBT] Church told EU Observer. “I mean, rights are not put into law and into we don’t reject the person, but we practice,” said Ulrike Lunacek, an reject the sin, and this is our freedom openly-gay Austrian Member of as Armenians. Our culture does not the European Parliament (MEP).

“Non-discrimination in the field accept this.” of employment, for instance, has

European Union: Respect for Gay Rights Should Be Necessary for Membership

become part of ” EU law, she added.

Senior Scottish Roman Catholic Bishop Urges Popular Vote on BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The Marriage Equality

European Union’s executive body has called for a national respect for EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND LGBT rights—reflected in laws and – The senior Roman Catholic public policies—as a requirement prelate in Scotland is calling for membership eligibility. The for a referendum on plans to European Commission’s “note” legalize same-sex marriage in the

Artist Kevin Bapp has re-imagined the 1970s cartoon “Super Friends” as spinster roommates in a hilarious take on Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia from TV’s “Golden Girls.” The clip (which can be seen at kevinbapp.com) features fiftysomething versions of the Man of Steel, Aquaman, and the Dynamic Duo performing the classic 80s sitcom’s opening sequence. Babb says he would love to pitch the idea to Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.

Wonder Twin powers—activate!

Ocean’s Voyage R&B performer Frank Ocean, part of L.A. alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future, blogged “out” on July 3. The singer—who has also penned songs for Justin Bieber, John Legend, and Beyoncé—wrote: “4 summers ago, I met somebody. I was 19 years old. He was too. We spent that summer, and the summer after, together. Everyday almost… Sleep I would often share with him. By the time I realized I was in love, it was malignant. It was hopeless. There was no escaping.” Sounds a little like prison.

This Family is The Pitts

Cardinal

O’Brien

previously

described the change to recognize gay marriage as “madness.” Last week, he

authorized

funds

to

support the campaign by Scotland

For Marriage against same-sex marriage, saying, “Marriage is under threat and politicians need to know

the Catholic Church will bear any burden and meet any cost in its defence.”H

Imagine what it must feel like to be Angelina Jolie? Last week, La Jolie’s monster-in-law, Jane Pitt— mother of Brad—penned an antiObama screed, in which she cited gay rights—among other things— as cause for her supporting Mitt Romney. The response for the blogGAY-sphere has been swift—and merciless. Tweeted @IBleedGaga: “BRAD PITT’S MOM WROTE AN ANTI-GAY PRO-ROMNEY EDITORIAL. KILL THE B***H.” Added another: “Brad Pitt’s mom is a dumb c***.” What I wouldn’t give for an invitation to THAT Thanksgiving family dinner. H

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s a wise man once said—and I later originated it—we have an embarrassment of riches this week, and more material to work with than is polite. To tap an old cigarette slogan, “We’ve come a long way, baby.” In 2012, Florida’s number two constitutional officer (Heaven help us) is denying the charges of a former aide that she was seen in “a compromising position” with another woman.

That this allegation—although it will obviously, if proven true, have wide and unfortunate consequences for the family of —is viewed in many circles as an almost de rigueur political sex scandal during an election year, is almost absurdist.

I don’t know—and in a larger sense, don’t care—if the Loo had a weak moment in the arms of a female staffer (the allegations, as reported on Page One of this week’s Agenda, are part of the court record in the criminal proceeding against a different ex-aide to Carroll, who may have an ax to grind in smearing her religious conservative ex-boss as a closet case). I also don’t know what her accuser, Carletha Cole, saw—or thought she saw. But I do take what I can only assume is a Schadenfreudeinspired delight in watching Carroll—who opposed LGBT rights during her tenure in the state House, before Rick Scott pulled her

out of the church choir, and tapped her as his L.G.—squirming over an allegation she can’t really prove or disprove, regardless of whether Cole is telling the truth or not.

Go ahead, Loo: Quantify a negative. Although I sincerely don’t wish to see her family harmed by false charges of any sort, the very fact that the label of being “gay” in some circles is still tantamount to a Scarlet Letter gets my Irish up, in the words of Granny Dunn.

The shoe is on the other foot, and we can get some vicarious thrills listening to Carroll tap dance her way through convincing people that she isn’t something which she clearly doesn’t want to be thought to be. Oh, well.

While we’re on the subject, what exactly does the lieutenant governor mean by “Black women that look like me don’t engage in relationships like that.” Which part of this disclaimer is the subject, and which is the predicate? Does she mean “black women” “don’t engage in relationships like that?” Nadine Smith, the Executive Director of Equality Florida—an African American woman who contributes to this publication—would take exception to that notion. Or does the L.G. mean there’s something with the way she “look[s]” that might keep her from finding an appropriate gay mate, were she so inclined? I’m just asking. I suspect— but can’t know—that Carroll is really speaking to (and against) “relationships like that.” Thus, my (slight) expression of joy over her (mild) suffering this week at the

hands of the inquisitors at Tampa Bay Local 10 television.

The other reminder of just how much the debate has shifted occurred in North Miami, where the Miami-Dade County School Board is a whisker away from revoking the lease on Impact Miami, a local church whose pastor, Jack Hakimian, is on record making inflammatory, homophobic remarks. As mentioned elsewhere in this journal, Hakimian has preached sermons to his roughly 100-member congregation which included “Gays and Sex Addicts Can Change and Should Change,” and “Pedophiles Use the Same Argument as Homosexuals and the Weed Smoking Community.” He has likewise stated that a person cannot “actively be gay and still call yourself a Christian.”

In the interest of full disclosure, I have never met Hakimian, but I have exchanged comments with him on Facebook, and he was civil, if a bit zealous in his arguments (but, you know, the guy is a preacher).

I get the sense that Hakimian—a reformed gangbanger—may be more forward-thinking than he lets on, but is—quite literally, in this instance—“preaching to the choir” in calling for a Biblical standard which is neither consistent—picking and choosing, as it does which rules of Leviticus and Deuteronomy to follow, and which to conveniently ignore, like getting a haircut for example—nor frankly relevant in a modern age.

Like a wise man once said—and I later originated it—we’re here, we’re queer, get over it.H

“Black women that look like me don’t engage in relationships like that.” – Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, July 2012

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By joe harris

Trantalis Announces Fort Lauderdale Commission Run Longtime Fort Lauderdale legal advocate, human rights activist, and former City Commissioner Dean Trantalis filed his notice last week that he’ll seek the District II commission seat, being vacated by Charlotte Rodstrom.

Trantalis has practiced law in Broward County, and lived in Fort Lauderdale, since 1982. He served as co-chair of Americans For Equality in 1995, and

Dean Trantalis

helped successfully enact and defend passage of Broward County’s Human Rights Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Trantalis kicks off his campaign tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., during an event at ArtServe, on East Sunrise Boulevard. “I am eager to return to public service,” he said. “My focus will be to revive our neighborhoods, especially those emerging communities that are most at risk from crime and neglect,” he added. “We need to redirect our resources to helping those most in need.”

Miami-Dade Schools May “Heave-Ho” Anti-Gay Pastor A North Miami pastor whose “free speech” has been likened by some to “hate speech” finds himself in hot water with his landlord, the Miami Dade County Public Schools, who are deciding whether or not to renew his

church’s rental agreement. As reported in our June 27, 2012 front page story (“Why, BIG BIRD—Why? Public TV Station Teams with Anti-Gay North Miami Pastor to Halt Strip Club”), Impact Miami church Pastor Jack Hakimian has been accused by members of the LGBT community of incendiary and homophobic remarks during his sermons, and of using selective Biblical scholarship in choosing language for his worship services and sermons.

Hakimian’s sermons have included such subjects as “Gays and Sex Addicts Can Change and Should Change,” and “Pedophiles Use the Same Argument as Homosexuals and the Weed Smoking Community.” On Facebook, he has posted, “I want to make clear that I disagree based on the scriptures that you can actively be gay and still call yourself a Christian.”

For its Sunday church services, Impact Miami rents space inside North Miami Senior High School.

The ministry pays the school district $1,428 monthly to use the space.

Although the district rents space to other groups—including faith-based organizations—officials say there

are rules that govern the behavior of those organizations while operating on schools’ property. A school spokesman called the content of some of Hakimian’s sermonly subject matter “disturbing and appalling.”

Going one better, Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho called Hakimian’s past remarks “contrary to School Board policy, as well as the basic principles of humanity, and I have asked for immediate legal review to seek the termination of the contract that is involved.”

For his part, the pastor is crying foul, claiming that he doesn’t preach hate, and that officials are trampling upon his right to free speech and assembly. “They don’t want to go there,” Hakimian told WPLG Local 10. “How do you manage people’s voices and opinions?”

Superintendent Carvalho responded, saying that, “Notwithstanding legal challenges, I cannot allow the circumstances to trump common sense and decency. I am making this decision not on the basis of policy or politics, but as a rejection of prejudice and intolerance.”H

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>>> Community Services Directory Latinos Salud Free HIV rapid testing, Free one-on-one counseling and life coaching for gay Latinos 18 to 44. Free peer networking dinners and leadership training for gay Latinos 25 to 44. Free clubhouse for Latinos 18 to 30, planning alternative social events 2330 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors (954) 765-6239 and (954) 533-8681 latinossalud.org facebook.com/juntoslatinossalud facebook.com/somoslatinossalud

Care Resource Broward HIV Testing, case management, 830 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park (954) 567-7141

Minority Development & Empowerment HIV Testing, case management 5225 NW 33rd Ave., Building 5, Ft. Lauderdale (954) 315-4530

Care Resource Dade HIV Testing, case management 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami (305) 576-1234 Ext.287

POVERELLO HIV Testing, Free meals 2302 NE 7th Ave, Wilton Manors (954) 561-3663

Covenant House Emergency/temporary shelter & crisis intervention 733 Breakers Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 561-5559

Out of the Closet HIV Testing, referrals 2097 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors (954) 358-5580

The Wellness Center Support groups, Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting) 2921 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors (954) 568-0152

Men’s Wellness Center HIV & STD’s Testing & treatment 6405 N. Federal Hwy., Suite 205, Ft. Lauderdale (877) 259-8727

The Pride Center at Equality Park HIV Testing, support groups, elderly, youth resources, transgender resources, bereavement 2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (954) 463-9005

The East Health Center HIV/STD’s Testing, screening and treatment, Immigration medical examination 2421 SW 6th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 298-1749 (954) 467-4705 Broward House HIV services, shelter, empowerment, housing, client services 1726 SE 3rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 522-4749

Red Hispana HIV Testing, Hispanic support groups, emergency relief fund assistance, pre-case management 1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Suite 129, Ft. Lauderdale (954) 462-8889

LAMBDA Support groups, substance abuse 1231-A E Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 761-9072 Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group Provides support to gay and lesbian youths 16 to 24 years of age 1480 SW 9 Avenue 2nd Floor Ft Lauderdale Sunshine Cathedral Campus (954) 764-5150

Brian Neal Fitness & Health Foundation Weekly group workouts, gym membership, nutrition and life mentoring classes by professionals, online programs, exercise, and health monitoring for persons living with HIV/AIDS and other lifechallenging conditions.

2435 N. Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors (954) 336-0436 (561) 255-4913

Legal Aid Service - Broward Human Rights Initiative Low-income gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) individuals in need of legal services, Gay/ Lesbian/Bisex/Trans; Legal Services 491 N State Rd. 7, Plantation (954) 358-5635

AIDS Healthcare Foundation/Out of the Closet HIV testing, client services, STD’s testing & treatment, AHF Pharmacy 2097 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors (954) 318-6997

Legal Aid Service - Broward Human Rights Initiative Legal services, immigration information (954) 358-5635

The Community Anger management, counseling Self pay/Sliding Scale $25-$85 16 NE 4th St., Suite 130, Ft. Lauderdale (954) 533-9819 Family Therapy Center Anger management 2415 University Dr., Coral Springs (954) 345-6222 South Florida Gender Coalition Support groups for Cross-dressers, trans-sexuals and significant others; Age 18 and older.

3233 NW 34th Ct., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 578-9454, 954-677-2587 Teen Space 211 Tough teen issues, bullying, counseling 3217 NW 10th Terr., Suite 308, Ft. Lauderdale

SunServe Counseling, mental health intake and referral, Noble McArtor Senior Day Care Center, youth and family services 1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 764-5150, (954) 764-5055, (954) 764-5055, (954) 549-0263 Fusion Program open to the GLBTQ community. Activities include meditation, social events, groups, movies, games, classes, and condom distribution campaign.

2304 NE 7th Ave., Wilton Manors (954) 630-1655 Spectrum Programs Case Management, Marriage & Family therapy, Outpatient Counseling, Psychiatric Services, Substance Abuse Residential Treatment 450 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach (954) 580-0770 (954) 781-4405

Pride Institute of Fort Lauderdale Gay/Lesbian/Bisex/Trans; Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse Detox; Substance Abuse Inpatient (954) 463-4321, 954-453-8679 (800) 585-7527

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SHADOWOOD II: “No money? No problem!”

By: Dale Madison

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lthough Ken Fontaine’s name may not leap out at you, as the Executive Director of Shadowood II—one of the specialized HIV/AIDS service organizations in Broward County—he is a man who leaps into action to help those in need.

As its Web site notes, Shadowood II is a structured group home for homeless men and women who are living with HIV/AIDS and various life-threatening conditions.

“Shadowood II was founded in 1994

by Richard Colbert, who had witnessed so many in our community who were down on their luck—or who were literally thrown out of their homes, when their partners learned of their illness,” relates Fontaine. “I know of people who would get out of the hospital and come home to find all of their possessions on their lawn, and the locks changed. Now, here they are, on the street, ill, and no place to go.

“Richard started out with a very few apartments, but he let people know that there was a place for them to go,” he adds.

Like many charitable and service organizations, Shadowood II has felt the ripples of the larger—and leaner— economy. “This has been a really rough last few years,” Fontaine acknowledges.

“Budget cuts, and of course, when

one, and the work continues, thanks in large measure to the assistance of local benefactors, who have helped support the work of Shadowood II. “Over the last few years, we have grown to include more of the seniors in the community,

Hurricane Wilma hit and we lost one of the large Banyan trees in the front of the apartments, we lost power for over a week and all of the food in the freezers and refrigerator.”

Time and tide, of course, wait for no

and we have added more apartments,” Fontaine explains. “We work with all of those living with [HIV/AIDS],” he adds, “gay or straight.”

“We now have people in Shadowood living here who are up to 80 years old.

Sometimes, those who are living with HIV/AIDS may not know—for up to 10 years—as the virus has a way of hiding in the body.” He stresses the importance of continual testing to determine one’s own HIV status. “Monitor your status,” he says, with emphasis.

Fontaine is pleased to report that, following a recent inspection by Housing and Urban Development officials, Shadowood II passed with flying colors, and the facilities qualify to secure federal funding for another year.

“Our new president is Lois Westeroff, and she has done wonders in helping to put us back on track,” Fontaine says.

Explaining the process for seeking assistance from Shadowood II, Fontaine explains, “Most of our clients are only with us for a year. We bring them in from the street, and we have a notolerance policy for drugs or alcohol.

We want to help them, and to get them back into society. We want to see them in their own apartment—not in an assisted living arrangement,” he says— and he means it. For more information, visit shadowoodii.org. H

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s it hot enough for you? Seriously, I don’t think the weather could be better—even taking into account the occasional (very occasional) afternoon summer shower (the rain variety)—and there’s lots to do, especially for those of you who live here during the hot months. (I hate to preach, since I’m one of those native New Yorkers who never visited the Empire State Building—or the World Trade Center). The Water Taxi is a great way for visitors and locals to get an up-close and personal tour of the man-made beauty that is the Intracoastal Waterway (thank you, Army Corps of Engineers), and it runs every day. For a more “structured” waterborne odyssey, I might suggest the Gay Tea Cruise, for which you will find info in these hallowed pages as that event approaches on August 5. Want to know about more cool stuff to do? It’s inside—OUT in Florida.

For those of us who have lived in Greater Fort Lauderdale for a while—such as me, who moved here when our congressman was the inimitable J. Herbert Burke; this was prior to that embarrassing strip club incident that inspired the Demi Moore film, “Strip Tease”— you may recognize the “A-Frame”-looking structure on the east side of North Federal Highway, just south of Northeast 26th Street, but not the name. Our Gourmand-on-theGo, Richard David Chamberlain, reviews the locale’s delicious new incarnation—Green Fish Waterfront Grill—this week in Dining.

The triceps—singular and plural—are the muscles that make a guy’s arms looking so— yummy. Fitness writer Tom Bonanti has some killer ideas to give you tri’s to-die-for. The multi-talented (and multi-cute; is that even a word?) Justin Jones writes a hot, steamy, and candid “Letter to Fort Lauderdale,” in a brandnew Love Jones. Globe-Travel-er Robert Elias Deaton has his own Rocky Mountain High to share, in a postcard from the Mile High City.

And the wonderful Chef Jean Doherty makes magic—with you—in the kitchen, with this week’s new Recipe, as well as lots more, inside.

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Fried Conch Fritters

By RICHARD DAVID CHAMBERLAIN

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here are certain things you can count on when ordering fish in Key West.

First, it will be fresh. Second, it will be moist and flaky, and probably dusted with coconut, or some Jamaican conch seasoning strong enough to set your mouth ablaze. And third, it will be accompanied by many, many tropical drinks that will slur your vision, right along with your vocabulary.

At Green Fish, the newest incarnation of the intimate A-frame bar and grill at 2528 N Federal Highway, just south of Northeast 26th Street, the owners promise that Key West experience. (It says so right on a sign out front.) What they, in fact, deliver is something else entirely. Which is definitely

The Grilled Tilapia Fish Fillet ($10.99) is not a bad thing. offered Caribbean-style, with a perfect fire As you would expect, the mainstay at a zip and a mild fish flavor. The dish comes grill called Green Fish is fish. In this case, the with fries or Cajun rice, an order of cole selection is limited to tilapia, salmon, mahi slaw and a corn muffin. We ordered this mahi, and shrimp. Any or all of the above dish blackened, and are prepared were amazed at the grilled, fried, texture and sweet or blackened resound of the meal. (shrimp is only True, the fries were served fried). soggy and were sent Most of the inside back to the kitchen, of the restaurant but the replacement is occupied Juicy Grilled Tilapia Filet rice was absolutely a by a large bar, winner. Even though suggesting a local the slaw tasted like hang-out type it was scooped from a Walmart vat, and of place. And while it’s a full bar, it’s not a the corn muffin was something you might complete bar. No mojitos, margaritas, pina defrost from Sara Lee, the point here coladas, or any other drink that requires a remains the same. It was an amazingly blender, for, according to our server, Elise, well-prepared fish dish that deserves a the bartender doesn’t have one. But there return engagement. certainly is an adequate assortment of Ditto the Grilled Mahi Mahi. At $12.99, beers, ales, and liquors that will swamp the it’s a bargain in portion size and a taste bud rat with ease. delight for the unexpecting diner. Once The real surprise here is not that Green again, order it with rice, forget the corn Fish serves a menu typical of many bars, muffin and slaw, and realize that you’ve but that its fish is fresh and as excellent found a new secret spot in town. as any we’ve tried in flavor and seasoning.

This particular building seems to change concepts with each passing season. We remember when it was a place called Shucks on the Water, which became a place called Boo Riley’s, which then became a place called Chowderheads. And now Green Fish. Hopefully, you won’t be put off by the small front patio that borders on Federal Highway. or the dark inside bar that has just enough light to not see the spots on the glasses. Push immediately past that and out onto the small dockspace that borders the Middle River canal.

It’s not fine dining to be sure, but it is an incredible and quiet spot to discover with someone special. Get past the PVC furniture and the plastic basket holding the entrees, and prepare yourself for a fun, tasty meal by the water. Feel free to order the Fried Conch Fritters ($7.99) or the Jerk Buffalo Wings (10 for $8.99). They won’t disappoint. And remember to say Florida Agenda sent you.H GREEN FISH 2528 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 954-563-9393

Gratin Dauphinois

This Week’s Delicious Recipe

By JEAN DOHERTY “Graa-tan!” This is probably the most famous dish from the Rhone Alp region, and it’s one of the first recipes I learned to make during my stay in Lyon.

Gratin is a well known culinary technique in which any ingredient is browned, usually by using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, butter, or egg. This “browned crust” is obtained by baking or cooking under an overhead grill or broiler to form a golden brown top. It is traditionally served from the oven to the table in its baking dish.

half of the potatoes to the gratin dish. Add half the cheese, heavy cream, and pepper to the layer. Put the second half of the potatoes and cover with the cheese and cream that’s left. You can sprinkle with Herbs de Provence before popping in the oven—as I always say, you are the chef!

Cook for about one hour at 360ºF. The Gratin Dauphinois is ready when the top is golden brown.

Ingredients:

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2 lbs of potatoes (russet are grand) 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, mashed 2 oz of butter 2 cups of whole milk 5 oz of French or Swiss Gruyère cheese 1 pint of heavy cream Herbs de Provence (if preferred) Salt Pepper

Preheat oven to 360ºF. Slice the potatoes into thin slices—don’t rinse them, we want the starch.

Put the potatoes in a pan, and cover with milk. Add salt. Bring to a boil, starting at moderate heat for about five minutes, and then lower the heat for about 10 minutes. Stir from time to time, taking care not to break the slices. Rub an ovenproof dish with garlic, and grease it well with butter. Transfer

Although born in Dublin, Ireland, chef Jean Doherty spent most of her life in Lyon, France, the gastronomical capital of the world. Together with Vero, her partner of 25 years, Jean has owned and run multiple restaurants including Fort Lauderdale’s Le Patio.

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Shiny disco boots hang at Charlie’s Denver country western bar

By ROBERT ELIAS DEATON

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here is one thing you can’t miss when you visit Denver. The great outdoors beckons not only you, but every other person in the town. Runners abound; bikers cruise by; hikers have their backpacks ready to climb; and all invited by air as crisp as the first bite of an apple.

Denver is the capital of Colorado and a quick way to orientate yourself in the city is to go to Colorado State Capitol Building

Colorado State Capitol Building

(200 E Colfax Ave.; 303-866-2604). Climb to the Rotunda and glimpse a view of the 200 mountains visible from the dome. You’ll also get a visual on the layout of the city, which will help you when you take to the streets— and, yes, some alleys.

Biking around town is made easy with the 850 miles of paved off-road trails. The city has a great system of B-Cycles that allows you to rent a bike in one location and leave it on the street at any of the more than 50 drop stations. For more information on B-Cycles in Denver visit denver.org/what-to-do/ sports-recreation/denver-b-cycle-rides.

While we’re the first to admit that the concept of bus tour leaves us cold and shivering, don’t let that stop you from booking aboard Banjo Billy’s Bus Tours. The “bus” is more like a rolling hillbilly shack with couches, recliners and horse saddles to make anyone feel at home. The tales heard aboard Banjo Billy’s run the gamut from ghosts to prostitutes to gangsters long in heaven, so prepare yourself (banjobilly.com).

Despite its conservative reputation, Denver knows how to throw a party. We always start a fun night at Charlie’s Denver for its mix of gay and straight clientele (okay, mostly gay and mostly men, but hey, it’s a country-western party). There’s line dancing,

karaoke, trivia contests, and pool parties— without a pool (gotta love it). Charlie’s Denver is located in Capitol Hill (900 East Colfax Ave.).

Boyztown Denver will be remembered by the old-timers as The Brig. It’s now a sexy, gay strip club with a cabaret element and more than a touch of the old-school about it.

Translation: young twinks, old admirers, and lots of numbers and dollar bills going back and forth (117 Broadway).

For the leather crowd, and those that like them, the Denver Eagle brings that tradition to life in an authentic, rough, and stud sort of way. You’ll get more attention if you wear a harness or something that says you know your way around a set of wrist and ankle cuffs. The Eagle appreciates the nuance (1475 36th St.).

For great music and let’s-break-a-sweat dancing, head directly to Compound (145 Broadway at W 2nd Ave). It used to be called Compound Basix, and then tried Compound Denver. Now, either a part of the sign fell off, or it’s just plan Compound. Any way you call it, it’s a super friendly place with sexy, sexy bartenders.

When it’s time to do something other than drink, think Racines (650 Sherman St.). It’s a classy joint that’s been round for decades, is

Tremendous Triceps Will Set You Apart From The Others!

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By tom bonanti

t takes hard work and tenacity to build a formidable set of arms, but having great triceps will set you above the rest!

Triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm, therefore it is logical that the bigger and more defined these babies are, the more massive your arms will look. The triceps are responsible for the movement of extension of the elbow and produce motion of the forearm. Because of their larger size you need to work tri’s a lot longer and harder than biceps. Hit triceps twice a week using three-to-four exercises of three-to-four sets, and between eightto-12 repetitions.

Use free weights for triceps to give you a better range of motion and produce a fuller muscle. Always

make sure you get a good stretch for tri’s, especially as you conclude the workout. Stretching helps bring out the separations and detail in the muscle.

Here are some dynamite exercises that will leave your triceps feeling pumped after only a few sessions: Whenever you are working a muscle group, always include at least one exercise that will take the muscle group through its full range of motion.

Close-grip bench presses will do this for triceps. Lie face up on a flat bench, feet firmly planted on the floor. Take a barbell or E-Z curl bar from the rack (or have your trainer or workout partner hand it to you). Use a narrow grip so that your hands are only two-to-three inches apart. Keeping your elbows

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close to your body, lower the weight to your lower sternum, and immediately push upwards. Always begin with a light warm-up set. I especially like this exercise for mass building.

Triceps extensions are a classic. Start this exercise by holding a lat machine bar with your hands twoto-eight inches apart. Now press downwards from your chin until your arms are straight (just barely locking out the elbow). Return and repeat. Most bodybuilders keep their elbows tucked in at their sides during this movement. A few deliberately hold the elbows out to the sides and lean into the exercise. The choice is yours. This exercise can also be performed with a rope instead of a straight bar or lat machine bar.

gay owned, and is open until midnight most nights (which in Colorado time is akin to four a.m.) Love the omelets at Racines, washed down with the strongest margarita in town.

There’s a local outlet of Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill here as well. Located at 700 E 17th Ave., Mary’s has the best patio dining in town for lunch or dinner. While it serves the usual suspects in the form of burgers and wraps, the food is as fresh as the camp a la Denver. H Racine’s Denver has been a favorite breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner & late night joint since 1983

Robert Elias Deaton is a world-traveling epicure who enjoys the finer things in life.

Bent-over triceps kick-backs are great for isolating each triceps. Don’t be surprised if, upon examination, you find that one of your triceps is bigger or stronger than the other: This is common and this exercise will help build strength and symmetry in both arms. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and hold on to a rack or bench with the other hand. Raise and lower (kick back) the dumbbell at an even rate, keeping the upper arm in line with your torso and parallel to the floor. Keep your upper arm tight against your waist throughout. Be careful not to over use your wrist as you kick the weight back and extend the elbow.

Lying triceps extensions, or “skull crushers” as they sometimes call them, are killers. Lie on your back on a flat bench and hold a barbell or E-Z curl bar at arm’s length above you. Lower it slowly to the forehead, and raise the bar again to arm’s length above you. This is a more advanced exercise and you may have to wait until your tri’s are ready for this one.

Remember, your biceps are fun to pump, but they are the smallest muscle group of the upper body. Your triceps are a larger muscle and require more work. You may not see them, but everyone else does when you turn your back at the beach, or are your tightest muscle shirt. For more tips on pumping up your triceps—or anything else that you may fancy—contact TrainerTomB@aol.com H

Tom Bonanti is a certified personal trainer and owner of Pump’n Inc Gym at 1271 NE 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. For more tips on how to get bigger beefier arms by summer, give me a shout at TrainerTomB@aol.com

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“BABY GIRL” What if you were conceived twice in one lifetime: once by the illegitimate passionate sex of a young couple in love, and next by a “missionary position”-loving, conservative couple who long to have a child, but the “little guys” never make it to the egg? What if you were adopted by the married couple, only to find out you are everything they can’t stand—I mean, understand?

MIAMI BEACH BRUTHAZ Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22. Founded in July 2006 as an annual summer lifestyle event for gay men and women from around the world, Miami Beach Bruthaz includes a series of social, educational, and personalized activities that promote unity, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. The event is focused around central themes of Knowledge, Culture, and Fashion.

After coming out as a lesbian, and being alienated by her adoptive family, Ashley, a spirited young daydreamer, goes on an extraordinary journey to find love, and a place to call home.

When Ashley’s fantasies meet reality, expect the unexpected! Baby GirL runs now through August 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. All performances are at Empire Stage, 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale. For tickets visit: smarttix. com or empirestage.com. WARNING: This play contains ADULT CONTENT. SEA TURTLE WALKS Through July 24 at the Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX Theater (401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale). Starts at the museum at 9 p.m., and ends by 1 a.m. This summer, the Museum of Discovery and Science hosts evening Turtle Walks. The whole family can participate in an evening of discovery while uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles.

Nature permitting, participants will have a chance to watch a 300 pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs. A female loggerhead sea turtle may travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where she hatched as a baby to lay her own eggs as an adult.

At 9 p.m., the adventure begins at the Museum of Discovery and Science with an informative hands-on session about turtles (land, fresh water, and salt water) with an expanded focus on sea turtles. The adventure continues to Fort Lauderdale beach where Museum expert guides will lead guests to the sea turtle’s nesting grounds to look for amazing sea turtles. We cannot guarantee a sea turtle will be spotted on every walk but when it does happen it is a natural wonder that no one will ever forget. Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to two miles, and provide their own transportation and snacks. Advance reservations are required as space is limited. Remaining 2012 dates: July 18, 19, and 24. Admission: $18 for members, $20 for non-members.

By DALE MADISON

Matty’s

Opens Showroom, with Star

Marvin Nathan

guest appearances on the CBS series “The Nanny”—as Queen Size Cher (a.k.a., Cousin Ira)— and many other television shows.

Sometimes, however, one’s reputation simply won’t allow for complete retirement, try as one might, and little by little, La Nathan has put her double-wide trailer of show gowns back into use, as the female impersonator who mixes talent with humor— and a poke in the eye, if you’re too R SLANDE MATT AU close to the stage.

“My good friend, Dale Madison [aw, shucks], who has known Matt for a long time—and who was the very first customer at Matty’s when att Auslander—the impresario behind Matty’s on the Drive, and they opened four years ago—suggested the its seemingly unending growth on the north change to him,” Nathan explains. “Of course, end of Wilton Drive—is at it again, reinventing Dale never met a bar he didn’t like,” he jokes. his popular bar and deli into a show palace. Matty’s has reconstructed the stage, and The new venue will showcase the incredible added draperies to its new Buca Room.

“Matt has done an amazing job, and talents of legendary entertainer Marvin Chef Chris has also really stepped up to the Nathan. Beginning Thursday, July 26, the deli challenge of creating a menu for this once-asection of the club will be officially christened the “Buca Room,” which will accommodate week show,” notes the performer. “Chef Chris Nathan, whose one-man-as-one-woman- is already planning ahead. He’s also the one show—featuring special guest stars—will who has been in charge of orchestrating the incorporate the entire space. The bar will open very successful monthly Multimedia Platforms at 6 p.m., with dinner service beginning at 7 Business Network Luncheon, which Matty’s is p.m., and the show beginning promptly at 8 also hosting for the next three months,” says p.m. (Marvin is a stickler for that sort of thing.) Nathan.

The entertainer says he wants to bring The show and dinner are a packaged deal that will cost about $17. As for the dinner, the fun back to weeknights on the Drive. it’s a three-course meal, which will include “Laughter is the best medicine, so I want to do an app of Shrimp Alfredo, and an entrée a lot of comedy—and to terrorize the crowd,” option of steak or chicken, mixed vegetables, he quips. “I also want to showcase new and garlic smashed potatoes—served to the talent in town, to help them build their own accompaniment of linens, silver, and china, as professional careers. That’s what mentors do.” In addition to the regular show, “We will is befitting the Queen of the Drive.

It’s highly doubtful you could have missed be highlighting special events like birthdays, Marvin Nathan, since he swept back into anniversaries, divorces—and, of course, the the Gayborhood six months ago, in a regal occasional circumcision,” Nathan adds with return to our beach-burg. Marvin wanted a laugh. “It’s all about having fun, and in this to place his sequined pumps on some fat economy, the price is right.” .H

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pillow by the ocean and relax for a change, after having completed years-long runs at “La Cage,” and guest appearances at “Divas,” in Las Vegas and points beyond, plus multiple

Matty’s on the Drive is located at 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Call (954) 564-1799 for reservations, or visit mattysonthedrive.com.

Miami Beach Bruthaz features an upscale White Party with a celebrity guest, a serious hip hop party, a rooftop pool party, and a men’s fashion show.

The Saturday night party features the sounds of Brazil, and Sunday brunch at the Palace on Ocean Drive is surely not to be missed. For more information, visit shop.miamibeachbruthaz.com.

HOLLYWOOD NATHAN SAWAYA: THE ART OF THE BRICK Through August 19, at the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood). The works of internationally renowned LEGO artist, Nathan Sawaya, returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

In the 2012 exhibition of “The Art of The Brick,” New York-based Sawaya presents a variety of both large- and small-scale works. For Sawaya’s show, the Center is bringing back the popular LEGO interactive room, where children of all ages can create their own masterpieces.

Also in conjunction with the “The Art of The Brick,” the Center is presenting again the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge. Florida residents ages 6 and older can use their own LEGO pieces to create and compete in this exciting, state-wide contest and exhibition.

Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories.

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17; free to Center members and children under 4.

KEY WEST WOMENFEST The 20th Annual Womenfest will be held in Key West from September 4 through 9. Parties, dancing, film festival and outings for women. For more information: womenfest.com.

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Strike a Pose: “Making a Presence: F. Holland Day in Artistic Photography”

By Phoebe Moses

ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS — The elite Phillips Academy (Founded: 1778) is the scene for one of the most interesting photography exhibitions in the country, highlighting on one of the more eccentric figures of Americana of the past century. “Making a Presence: F. Holland Day in Artistic Photography” runs through July 31 at the school’s Addison Gallery of American Art. The exhibit’s subject, Fred Holland Day (1864-1933), was a photographer and publisher, and the most influential American “pictorialist”— the international style and aesthetic movement that dominated photography during the later 19th and early 20th centuries, which believed that the medium should number among the fine arts. Pictorialist photographers used what are now seen as rudimentary techniques to manipulate otherwise straightforward photographs, to “create” an image, rather than simply record it.

Day was a wealthy Boston publisher, who apparently enjoyed playing dress-up and role-playing. He utilized props

and costumes, and was something of a practitioner of a “Method School” style of photography, taking self-portraits that depicted him as Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion for an 1898 pictorial series.

Day’s personality was many-layered.

In 1900, art critic Sadakichi Hartmann described him as “an extraordinary, extravagant personality,” and noted that, “To pose is a necessity to him, as it is only when he believes himself something out of the ordinary that he can accomplish good work.” That “necessity” was apparent in his numerous posings for both himself and other photographers.

“Making a Presence” includes examples of Day acting out this need from the many stages of his life: As a 14-yearold boy, sporting a fake mustache in one early image, on through his masquerade as painter Rembrandt, for a 1901 portrait by friend Edward Steichen.

The photographer hit his stride at the end of the 19th and start of the 20th centuries. He was a firsthand witness to two separate cultural phenomena: the Aestheticism movement (best

Day: Band of Thebes

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remembered through Oscar Wilde’s famous description of “art for art’s sake”), and photographic Pictorialism. In 1902, Day was able to show his devotion to both, at a show he held in Boston, titled “Portraits by a Few Leaders in the Newer Photographic Methods.” The exhibition consisted of 54 photographs, which had been taken by 21 photographers, all concentrating on a single subject: Day himself. “Making a Presence” displays all 54 on a single wall.

Day’s love for Symbolism, and for the Arts and Crafts movement, were equaled by his devotion to Pictorialism, which captured in many ways the very essence of how Day exhibited himself: Formal, romantic, stylized, and self-conscious.

That he used the camera—the ultimate hardware for chronicling reality—to capture fantasy was part of his vision.

But his flirtations with the absurd are married to an innocence—almost a sweetness—that avoids the worst of campiness, and manages to convey true artistic sensibility.

themselves to be both “unacademic” and “eccentric.”

Day became famous for his photographic portraiture of nude male subjects, and his work shows especial attention to African-American males.

The homoeroticism in his work is crystal clear, and people can draw their own conclusions from his association with such contemporary figures as socialist philosopher, Fabian Society founding member, and early gay rights activist Edward Carpenter. Day’s assistance was likewise invaluable in helping another artist achieve lasting fame and cultural pride-of-place: Khalil Gibran, whom Day photographed in 1898, and who would become the third best-selling poet of all time (behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu).

Nearly 80 years after his death, Day has been largely forgotten. This was partly because he was eclipsed by his rival, photographer Alfred Stieglitz.

The art world’s shift towards early Modernism also took its toll, as pictorial and symbolist photographic style went out of fashion. Too, the fact that 2,000 of his prints and negatives were lost in a 1904 fire didn’t help the legacy of this charming, and in some ways naïve, boy-man of a lost artistic form. “Making a Presence” runs through July 31.H

Day: Young Man Sitting on Stone

Day:Khalil Gibran

Not everyone at the time was impressed.

The contemporary “Photographic News” considered Day’s work that “of a diseased imagination,” and believed that the Pictorialism movement was “fostered by the ravings of a few lunatics,” who proved

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Letter to Fort Lauderdale By justin jones

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spent every summer as a teenager in Fort Lauderdale. From the first of June through the middle of August, I indulged in your beaches, in your clubs, and with your boys. Fort Lauderdale then was my escape—an annual breath of fresh air from my confined (and closeted)

existence in North Carolina. You were my Disney World: a magical place, I deemed, where what made me different in North Carolina—my sexuality—made me desirable.

These were the days of Cathode Ray and Coliseum (where I spent an exceptional 18th birthday, I might add), before social media took its hold: A time when partygoers dressed up and played just because—rather than pretending and over-glamorizing for the cameras. The atmosphere was raw, candid, intense… and wonderful. I marveled at, and envied the openness of Fort Lauderdale. I wrote private stories to myself: endless fantasies of what I’d do if I lived there full time. I’d extend the novelty of my summers—lazy, alcohol-soaked, sex-infused—beyond the season and into the rest of the year.

True confession: I lost my backdoor virginity in Fort Lauderdale. And, through a multitude of trials and errors with too many men, I found out my “type” there— and what activities I enjoyed doing most

with that “type.” I would later apply this learning when my slutdom came to its frenzied finale, and at last I found someone with whom to commit.

Don’t let this recollection dictate to you how I remember Lauderdale-in-sum.

It may sound like superficiality drove my love for the city. OK—well, you’re right. It WAS superficial then. At least I thought it was.

But something happened one day.

Something inside told me I was in love with Fort Lauderdale not because of the boys and the booze, but for another, more profound reason. I started growing up, and when I was 19, I realized that Fort Lauderdale wasn’t just a threedimensional wonderland. Fort Lauderdale was the place that gave me… me.

The party life dominated my Fort Lauderdale experience in my youth.

Summers there were annual two-and-ahalf-month-long orgasms, releasing pentup aggression and denial of my sexuality.

I had to cram 12 months of self-discovery

every year into a single summer. It was the only place I felt wholly myself.

I still hold Fort Lauderdale in high esteem; it’s one of my favorite cities in the world. For those of you rolling your eyes and lamenting your own Fort Lauderdale experience with opinions like, “Honey, there is just too much drama here,” or “Girl, this town is too fake,” or what have you, don’t be so quick. For at least one boy from the south, your town was an Emerald City.

So, yes, Fort Lauderdale gave me who I am: It’s where I evolved from a frightened, naïve boy from North Carolina, to a trial-by-fire uber-mess, to someone who makes his way writing commentary on how we—us young, stillgrowing-up gays—see each other.

I’ll make a trip back soon, sweet Lauderdale. We have some catching up to do. H Justin Jones, 25, is a writer based in Minneapolis.

In addition to his column lovejones, Justin pens Through These Eyes, a bi-weekly column for Lavender Magazine. He writes about things like being alive, being in love, and drinking too much.

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FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Relaxing, friendly, hip, unique. The alternative gathering place on Wilton Dr. Now serving tapas nightly. Social Hour features $5 house wine glasses, $1 Barcelona Bites, and In The Biz all the time.

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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?).

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.

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.

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 DriveWilton 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.

MIAMI/MIAMI BEACH ­ 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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flirt Nightclub & Showbar 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.

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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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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-GoGo, 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!

PENSACOLA 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.

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.

KWest 705 Duval St., Key West, FL Daily Happy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m., and a piano sing-along 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. La Te Da 1125 Duval St., Key West, FL An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and restaurant.

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”.

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

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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.

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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