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Investigators Suspect Dwayne Lebarr Jr. Is At-Large in South Florida By CLIFF DUNN
NORTH BAY VILLAGE – Investigators are searching for an 18-year-old Miami-Dade County high school senior, accused of the strangling death of his 63-year-old lover. Police also believe that Dwayne Lebarr Jr.— charged with second degree murder and grand theft in the death of Craig Douglas Wolfe—tried to hide evidence by mailing it to himself. Authorities say they intercepted a
in possession of the victim’s cell phone and car keys—was taken into custody, and agreed to speak to investigators without an attorney being present. After a polygraph test, in which he was informed that some deception had been noted, Lebarr invoked his right to legal counsel, and was allowed to leave. After Wolfe’s death, Lebarr used the victim’s credit card to purchase electronics, clothing, food, and other items. Police tracked Lebarr’s movements to a UPS Store where he shipped himself a package containing the bloody clothes investigators believe he wore when he killed Wolfe.
Although the Miami Central High School senior claims that he had not seen Wolfe since the day before the murder, a neighbor’s surveillance camera shows Lebarr—clad in a burgundy shirt and white pants similar to those found in the UPS packages—arriving at and leaving the apartment the night before the victim’s body was discovered. Lebarr was photographed in March by the Miami Herald at a rally for Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen killed this year by a neighborhood crime watch captain. Investigators believe he is at-large in South Florida.H
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Dwayne Lebarr Jr. shipment sent by the teen to himself using the older man’s stolen credit card— which included the bloody clothes they claim he was wearing when he killed Wolfe. Investigators also belied that a laptop and digital camera they found were stolen by Lebarr from Wolfe. According to records, Lebarr reported Wolfe’s death on June 15, claiming that he found the older man’s body in his North Bay Village apartment. The teen told police that he and Wolfe had met online sometime in May, and had been “engaged in a relationship with him.” Wolfe, 63, was a native of California, who lived most recently in Tampa before moving to North Bay Village, where he worked as a mortgage underwriter, and enjoyed the life aquatic, including fishing and boating. Paramedics described Wolfe as having a large cut on his forehead, a ligature mark around his neck, and being covered with a sheet. Lebarr—who was
HomeSec Agents: Tampa-area Puppeteer Plotted to Cook, Eat Kids LARGO - A Pinellas County man has been charged in a plot to cook and eat children. Ronald Brown, 57, appeared in shackles in federal court on July 24, at a bond hearing that was ultimately postponed. Department of Homeland Security investigators claim they uncovered disturbing evidence in Brown’s
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Women Cohabitating with Same-Sex Partners at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A new study by researchers at UCLA says that gay or bisexual women who cohabit with their same-sex partners may be at greater risk for developing fatal breast cancer. The study, published this spring in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that women partnered in same-sex couples were more than three times at risk as those in different sex relationships.
This year, more than 220,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and the disease will kill about 37,000, according to the National Cancer Institute. The study analyzed data from 136,865 gay or bisexual women, aged 18 to 80. The researchers, led by Susan D. Cochran and Vickie M. Mays, found that lesbians and bisexual women are more likely than other women to have more risk factors for breast cancer. Gay women are less likely to seek routine health screenings, such as mammograms, professional breast exams, and breast self-exams. They are also less likely to give birth by age 30, which increases risk of breast cancer.
Pelosi, Santorum, Palin Wade into Chick-fil-A Gay Marriage Flap ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Even as company executives distance themselves from recent remarks by
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its president concerning same-sex marriage, Chick-fil-A finds itself deeper-than-ever in the fryer with LGBT rights activists, and those who oppose the fast food chain’s opposition to gay rights. U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) added her voice to a chorus that already includes Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, in opposing the chain’s political support for traditional marriage. “For the record, I love KFC,” Pelosi tweeted last week. Last month, Menino vowed to block the chain from opening a store in Bean Town, and the mayor of Pelosi’s home town of San Francisco, made similar comments. The brouhaha began on July 16, when company CEO Dan Cathy was asked in an interview with Baptist Press to state his position on gay marriage. “We are very much supportive of the family—the biblical definition of the family unit,” Cathy, 59, said. “We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives,” adding, “We want to do anything we possibly can to strengthen families.” Through the non-profit WinShape Foundation, founded in 1984, Cathy and his father, Truett, the 91-year-old founder of Chick-fil-A, have donated millions of dollars to various Christian organizations and causes, including those dedicated to preserving traditional, straight marriage. The Cathy family and Chickfil-A were joined by their own political choir, including former GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, who praised the Cathy family. Last Wednesday, former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum added his own support for the chain. “With two of my boys, enjoying chick-in-strips and an awesome peach shake at Chickfil-A. See you here next Wednesday!” he tweeted. On Friday, former GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin tweeted a picture of her and husband Todd giving a thumbs-up in one of the chain’s franchise locations.
Michigan LGBT Activists Kick Off 100Day Hunger Strike
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families — and will joyfully continue to do so,” Wagoner said last week in an interview. Defense Department regulations say that military chaplains are entitled to adhere to the beliefs of their faith, but should show respect for those who hold different creeds. The Southern Baptist Convention’s executive director for chaplaincy, former Army Chief of Chaplains Douglas Carver, told the Baptist Press that a military chaplaincy is “one of the toughest ministries in the Kingdom of God.”
FERNDALE, MICHIGAN – Activists from eight Michigan gay-rights groups began a 100-day hunger strike this week, to draw attention to homophobia and inequality, as part of the Hungry4Equality campaign. Strikers want to draw attention to the actions of anti-gay lawmakers, and legislation that would eliminate funding for Michigan’s public HIV programs, and anti-bullying campaigns. “We’re trying to educate our Amazon Founder straight allies about the extreme Donates $2.5 anti-equality government in this Million to Support state,” activist David Garcia told Washington State reporters. Strikers plan to continue Gay Marriage their campaign in a highly visible spot, located in a picture window SEATTLE, WASHINGTON that faces a main thoroughfare in – Last week, Amazon founder Jeff downtown Ferndale, MI. Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, donated $2.5 million to the Military Chaplain campaign to legalize same-sex Quits Southern marriage in Washington State—a Baptists After Gay contribution that effectively doubles Rite Attendance the electoral war chest of gay is Questioned marriage supporters. Washington is one of four states where same-sex TRENTON, NEW JERSEY marriage referendums will be on the — A U.S. Air Force chaplain has ballot this year. announced his departure from In February, Washington State the Southern Baptist Convention, lawmakers legalized same-sex after the Christian denomination marriage, a move pushed by Gov. publicly questioned his attendance Christine Gregoire, a Democrat. at a same-sex ceremony that was But opponents collected enough performed at his military base. signatures to add a ballot measure Col. Timothy Wagoner, a long- that would repeal the law. Although serving Air Force chaplain, said most Americans say they support he participated in the same-sex marriage equality, voters in 32 states civil union ceremony as Joint Base have rejected such measures at the McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst strictly ballot box. as a spectator, and to offer collegial Bezos, who founded Seattle-based support to the Lutheran chaplain Amazon.com in 1994, is among top who officiated at the rite. Washington State business leaders “I find very little that is more who have donated in support of important and nothing that is more the same-sex referendum, including exhilarating than providing for the Bill Gates and Steven A. Ballmer religious freedoms and spiritual care of Microsoft, who have each given of all service members and their $100,000.H
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Transgender “Fix-aFlat” Phony Doctor Charged with Manslaughter FORT LAUDERDALE – Broward
Sheriff ’s deputies arrested a local
transgender woman for manslaughter, after investigators say she pumped an unknown substance—made from
materials purchased at Home Depot— into another woman’s buttocks during
what was advertised as enhancement
surgery. Oneal Ron Morris—a.k.a. Duchess, or Dutchess—was arrested at her mother’s Coconut Creek home on
Thursday, after what authorities say is a history of injecting many patients— including
other
transgendered
women—with a toxic mix of rubber cement, mineral oil, caulk, and Fix-a-
of Health before her premature death
aide Carletha Cole, who said—in court
examiner’s report, she suffered “massive
case—that she caught Carroll and a
in March. According to a medical
systemic silicone migration” resulting from Morris’ injections.
Morris was charged in 2011 with
practicing medicine without a license
that resulted in serious bodily injury. Rajee
Rajindra
Narinesingh,
who
appeared on Anderson Cooper’s news program to discuss her own personal
experience as a “patient” of Morris, reacted philosophically to news of
the criminal charges. “My prayer for
her is that somehow she will use this
experience to do good in the future,” Narinesingh told the Florida Agenda.
—
Her
apologized on Thursday for her “wrong
and inexcusable” July 14 comments to a Tampa television station that “black women that look like me don’t engage in relationships like that.”
After a petition drive was launched
tried passing herself off as a cosmetic surgeon. Investigators say that Morris came to Nuby’s house and injected her
buttocks, hips, thighs, and breasts with the poisonous mixture, before sealing the injection areas with super glue and cotton balls. Bail was set on Friday at
$150,000 by Broward County Judge John Hurley.
Nuby’s skin turned black, stiff, and
warm around the injection sites. She
wrote a letter to the Florida Department
to a reporter, and was fired from her job with the lieutenant governor’s office for “conduct unbecoming.”
In her apology, Carroll added, “Please
know that I am committed to treating
every person with the utmost courtesy, respect, and dignity, and I hope you
will accept my heartfelt apology.” Smith—a regular contributing writer
to the Agenda “Q-Point” opinion/ editorial column—said she spoke to
communicate her commitment to
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll
who allegedly sought out the nurse, who
giving an illegally-taped conversation
appreciation for the opportunity to
rights groups demanding apology,
Shatarka Nuby, one of several victims
position.” Cole has been charged with
“Lt. Gov. Carroll expressed her
caused a firestorm among LGBT
Morris, 32, is charged in the death of
former travel aide in a “compromising
responsibility for her words.”
potentially-damaging remarks having
Flat.
documents associated with a criminal
Carroll, and thanked her “for taking
Florida Lt. Gov. Apologizes for Anti-Gay Comments TALLAHASSEE
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treating everyone with respect and
dignity,’’ Smith said. “She invited Equality Florida to reach out to her
office if she could be of assistance and I offered our organization as a resource as well.” Last
week,
Smith
condemned
editorial for TheGrio.com. “As a black lesbian from Florida, I personally felt the sting of Florida Lt. Governor
Jennifer Carroll’s words,’’ Smith wrote.
director, Nadine Smith, apologizing
she stereotyped black lesbians in order
obvious impact over the past two-and-
quick statement, Lt. Governor Carroll
sent a letter to the group’s executive
“Instead of simply denying the claims,
for her choice of words, and their
to deflect her own. With that one
a-half weeks.
appealed to racial and homophobic
a comment that hurts people, and that
WILTON MANORS – An outpouring of responses met the announcement of the death of Paul Holland, longtime Wilton Manors business owner and reported victim of a death at his own hands last week. The death of Holland, who owned Wilton Drive clothing store Zoo Two, was confirmed on Wednesday, July 25. The reasons for Holland’s apparent suicide are unclear, although police records indicate that he was arrested on July 2 for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs for the second offense, leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to property, and other charges. Holland’s friends mourned his passing online. In a post at guymag.net, Brian C. Connelly said of Holland, “you were always kind to me, thank you,” and noted “the effects of addiction, and the people it touches, the drama it causes, the alienation & isolation,” adding that “all this emotional stinking thinking dominates a person with above average intelligence, who can be kind, loving, generous and can contribute greatly to
Carroll’s earlier comments in an
last week by Equality Florida, Carroll
“It is wrong and inexcusable to make
Friends, Family Remember Zoo Two’s Paul Holland
stereotypes that do real harm.”
Smith commended Florida’s number
was not my intention,’’ Carroll wrote to
two constitutional officer for admitting
me to love and respect all people. The
leaders for public mistakes are rare,
against me are no excuse for what I
credit that she has taken this step. In
to members of your organization and
protections from discrimination for
The charges which Carroll mentioned
elected leaders matter a great deal,’’
Smith. “As a Christian, my faith guides
she was in error. “Apologies by elected
false charges that have been lodged
and it is to the lieutenant governor’s
have said that may have been hurtful
Florida, which has no statewide legal
to other Floridians.”
[LGBT] residents, the words of our
concern the allegations of her former
Smith added.
Zoo Two’s Paul Holland
the community.” Holland opened Zoo Two on Wilton Drive in 2001, selling a large selection of higher-end clothing apparel for men. Holland is survived by sisters Peggy Holland and Robin Holland Alourdas. A Facebook post on the latter’s page is asking for donations to help transport Holland’s remains for burial in Baltimore.H
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think it is important for a people, or a nation, to acknowledge its mistakes, and where mere acknowledgement is not enough, to offer deeds and actions by way of redress and restitution. This is why most civilized people can accept the payment of reparations to World War II-era Japanese-Americans who were detained without legal basis as just. (It is also why many Americans feel the need to make personal restitution for 19th Century wrongs perpetrated by white settlers upon indigenous Native Americans by tithing a substantial proportion of their weekly earnings at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, and other like-minded entrepreneurial manifestations of their descendants— and quite possibly the Great Ghost Spirit, who may have a sense of humor, after all.) It explains, also, the “two minds” of many Americans (myself among them) when the subject of reparations for slavery to African-Americans is addressed. Most people recognize the horror and injustice of the institution of slavery, but learned scholars on all sides of the issue (including the eminent African-American Harvard professor, Henry Louis Gates, who in a 2010 New York Times editorial advised reparations activists to consider the African role in the slave trade in regards to who should shoulder the cost for reparations) are hard-pressed to find definitive “accountability” for the Middle Passage which brought Africans to the Western Hemisphere in chains, and kept their descendants in bondage, between 1619 and 1865. This sense of justice can also manifest in the reverse, where the actions of one’s forebears are so repugnant and shameful that the psyche rebels at accepting responsibility for something so foul. (We feel a large measure of
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this in our nation’s internal debate on slavery reparations, as above.) The historic Nanking Massacre (or Rape of Nanking)—a mass murder and war rape during the six-weeks beginning in December 1937, following the Japanese capture of the city of Nanking— resulted in such rape, looting, and murder on a widespread scale (an estimated 300,000 people were butchered by soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army), that an honest dialog remains impossible to this day among the Japanese themselves, so great is the guilt and horror of acknowledging it among the descendants of the perpetrators.
The decision this week by the platform conference of the Democratic National Committee to call for a measure supporting same-sex marriage at this summer’s national party convention is historic and overdue. Admittedly, the first is obvious and the second arguable, as LGBT rights seem to have hit their stride with breakneck speed in just a few short years, including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the passage of gay marriage laws in six states and the District of Columbia, expansion of federal partner benefits, and a judicial assault (but, you know, in a good way) on the indefensible Defense of Marriage Act—or, at least the parts of it that the U.S. Constitution finds objectionable.
There was some misgiving expressed with the DNC “coming out” in support of same-sex marriage at its 2012 summer convention, which will be held next month in Charlotte, North Carolina—a state where marriage equality was defeated by voter referendum. Many persons of goodwill—some liberals and progressives, but by no means all of them—think that a plank supporting gay marriage that is announced in Charlotte will cast the Dems as outof-touch with many Americans (thank God, since those are just the sort of Americans I don’t want in-touch with me). I don’t see it that way. I see Charlotte as an opportunity that the Democrats have courageously chosen not to miss, an opportunity to advocate inclusion and righting a wrong that many people didn’t even know existed until a few years ago. That’s fine. Even a lapsed-Catholic like me has enough Latin in him to recall that the back of the dollar bill depicts an unfinished pyramid with the Latin date 1776, and proclaims the motto Annuit Coeptis: “He”— God—“favors our undertaking.” That unfinished pyramid is us—the United States—and He—God (whatever that means to you or me as individuals, Roman Catholics, Jews, Protestants, and what have you)—wants us to finish the pyramid, as the work requires. Proclaiming that a right includes all Americans is an acknowledgment that we are all accountable to one another as countrymen, and that we have nothing for which to apologize as equal Americans under one law and one nature. It also says that while I may not “like” what you do (or even much like you), I grant that those same rights and responsibilities accrue to all of us—one nation, under God.H
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or more than 70 years, United Way of Broward County has acted like a kind of community glue for local non-profit and service organizations, uniting resources, donors, and volunteers to identify the community’s most pressing needs, and creating the building blocks that lead to measurable results. Some of the efforts United Way focuses on relate to such vital community issues as education, income insecurity, health services, and substance abuse treatment—many of the building blocks for a better life. So it was natural when the service agency was looking for someone with experience and a proven record of service to others to serve as president and CEO through the uncertain Twenty-Tens and beyond, they turned to Kathleen Cannon, one of South Florida’s iconic individuals in the local notfor-profit landscape. A graduate of FIU with a Masters Degree in Social Work, Cannon served as Chief Operating Officer of Broward House—the county’s oldest and largest HIV/
AIDS community service organization for 10 years. As COO, Cannon oversaw an intricate web of services provided to residents at 13 South Florida locations. Her decade at the helm saw an expansion of Broward House services, a growth that has made it one of the region’s go-to agencies for many in need. As she explains it, about two months ago, Cannon decided that she had done much that she had set out to accomplish with Broward House, and that it was time to set her skills, and passion, to a new task—a realization that coincided with the recent decision of United Way of Broward County officials to instill new vigor into that venerable agency. So Cannon says she took that leap of faith, and became the new CEO for one of the largest agencies in Broward County. “I guess I am sort of a macro-practitioner, and while I loved all of the time I spent at Broward House, the United Way gave be a new opportunity, and a larger platform,” Cannon explains. “We help to fund over 60
agencies. One of my favorites—and I don’t like to choose favorites—is our Kids Literacy project. To watch these kids learning is very gratifying. Another is our mission to assist the families of our military service members who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan,” she adds. “Our Women’s Leadership Council is coming up at the Hyatt Regency at Pier 66. We work to inspire women with their careers. On September 22, we are sponsoring Rock United at Revolution: LIVE (100 SW 3 Ave., Fort Lauderdale),” she says. Cannon notes that the work of United Way affects people in need for a variety of causes. The community impact fund helps thousands who are struggling to survive. The consequences of local companies failing, and others cutting jobs and work hours, means that a growing number of families are facing hunger, homelessness, and other challenging, lifealtering circumstances. “United Way of Broward County mobilizes the power of local businesses and government agencies,
education leaders, non-profits, faith-based groups, and volunteers to make a muchneeded impact in our community,” Cannon explains. Like others in the non-profit field, Cannon and her colleagues have experienced the downward shift in government funding and private contributions. But she says the work—and the dream—doesn’t stop because of leaner times. “We at United Way have felt the pinch as most every charity has, so we work to make every dime count,” she says. The organization couldn’t have found someone more able to do just that. For more information, visit unitedwaybroward.org.H
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The Top, Center, and Bottom of the Political Barrel By JOE HARRIS Republican Traditionalists: “It’s Chick-fil-A’s carcass, and I helped!” It seems that high-profile members of the Grand Old Party love themselves some fried chicken—as long as it features a Chick-fil-A sticker someplace on the packaging. Since his interview last month with Baptist Press, CEO Dan Cathy’s comments espousing “the biblical definition of the family unit” have gone viral, and netted the support of such prominent Republicans as former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, who declared August 1—today—to be “Chick Fil-A Appreciation Day,” former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (who genuflected over his family’s love for the chicken joint’s peach shakes, via Twitter), and ex-Alaska governor Sarah Palin, who told Lone Star State supporters last week that she was planning a post-rally poultry-binge— and posted her proof online (replete with pics of her and hubby Todd, pullet prizes in hand).
Images touted by conservative activists depicted traditionalists standing in long lines at Chick-fil-A franchises, presumably waiting for their buckets and side dishes. It would seem that Republicans have succeeded in mobilizing the “base” to rally around the fast food chain as a cause worth protecting. But a new analysis from international internet market research firm YouGov suggests that the company’s brand is being hurt by all this Republican-ized romance— not to mention CEO Cathy’s suggestion
that too much progressive thinking (like same-sex marriage) is just “inviting God’s judgment on our nation.” The U.K.-based online pollster’s Brand Index uses an algorithm that takes its nearly 2 million American fast-food consumer poll subjects, and subtracts their negative feedback numbers from positive totals. Since July 19, perception of the Chick-fil-A brand has dropped to 4 points below the national average—a drop of 15 points (from 19 points above the average) before Cathy bashed gay marriage (and divorcees). According to YouGov, the conservative Midwest is the only place the pullet hasn’t hit the fan.
Democrats Add Marriage Equality to National Party Platform Over the weekend, Democrats set wheels in motion to endorse a pro-samesex marriage plank for the summer’s National Convention party platform, something that has long been lobbied by LGBT supporters and honorary gays like the DNC chair, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman (D-Florida), whose 20th Congressional District encompasses a high concentration of LGBT residents and gay neighborhoods, including Wilton Manors. Although marriage equality is a hotbutton issue on the state level, both major parties have steered clear of making it the central issue of the 2012 presidential campaign, with good reason: Republicans are scared of being labeled exclusionary or, worse, homophobic, and Democrats are nervous about getting tagged as provoking a culture war, and as of Monday, neither Democratic Party mandarins nor the Obama campaign wanted to talk about it. White House spokesman Josh Earnest was equally tight-lipped, declining to comment during Monday’s press briefing. “The president’s position on this view has been well-chronicled, shall we say,” Earnest said. “But in terms of a
specific reaction to the platform, I’d refer you to my colleagues at the DNC.” There wasn’t much forthcoming from the Obama campaign, either. “The president’s personal views on marriage equality are known,” spokeswoman Clo Ewing said, stating the obvious and repeating a statement the campaign made last week, before the 15 members of the DNC platform draft committee met. “The president and the party are committed to crafting a platform that reflects the president’s positions and the values of the party.” In Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish applauded the DNC move. “’Equal rights’ means equal rights for all,” Parrish, who celebrates her own 25th wedding anniversary tomorrow, told the Agenda. “Most of the gay couples I know have been together longer than Geoff and I have,” she added, noting also that in America, marriage is more than about a commitment ceremony. “Families should be treated equally when it comes to social security, pensions,” and other considerations possessing legal status, Parrish said. Openly-gay former Wilton Manors Vice Mayor Justin Flippen called it “Encouraging news,” adding that, “as an official voting delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, I am pleased to see that the party of the people has moved towards a party platform of equality for all the people of the United States of America.” In Miami-Dade County, North Miami City Councilman Scott Galvin and other openly-gay officials expressed support for Democrats taking the lead. “I’m thrilled to see my party leading the way,” Galvin told the Agenda. “The day is near when people will be surprised that such
protections weren’t there all along. The Democrats get to call ‘first!’” Six states have legalized same-sex marriage, and several others have ballot measures on the issue this fall. Although recognition of marriage equality is viewed as a boost to the Democrats’ efforts to energize the base, and pump up fundraising in the LGBT community, there are many voters—including many Democrats and independents in swing states—that remain opposed. Former U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, a Mississippi Democrat unseated during the 2010 Tea Party fad, said that center-right “Blue Dog” Democrats like himself have misgivings about a pro-gay marriage plank. “It is not something that I would agree with, that part of the platform,” Childers said after Monday’s announcement. “I think the conservative Democrats, especially in the South—a great number will disagree with that.” Opponents of marriage equality were more to the point. “They can kiss the presidential election, the House, and now the Senate goodbye,” said Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage. Although Brown concedes that gay donors and other contributors of a more progressive leaning may open their checkbooks as a result of the DNC plank, he predicts that “at the end of the day, San Francisco and Hollywood don’t elect the President of the United States.”H
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The Voters in Your Gayborhood By CLIFF DUNN
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he county Supervisor of Elections Office reports that as of July 31, there are 1,099,375 registered voters in Broward County, with a registration breakdown of 570,594 Democrats, 256,380 Republicans, and 272,401 “others.” The Florida Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 14, with voting times from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early Voting is scheduled during the eight days from August 4 to August 11, with voting times from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at the polling location that matches their current residential address. Officials require citizens to present their photo ID, with signature if casting a ballot at an early-voting site or on Election Day. The Web site browardsoe.org has a complete list of acceptable identification types. To cast your ballot by mail, email your inquiry request to elections@ browardsoe.org. H
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Confessions of a Gay Republican
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By ED COOK
here is no way I can express why I am a Republican in a few short words. Yet I know that many will express hate and anger at me. I’m used to it. Yet because of FREEDOM, I’m not offended or discouraged. Gay isn’t who I am, and it is far from defining what I am. I am a father of four children. A grandfather. A salesman. A Christian. A friend. A Republican. A conservative. A trainer. I am Old Superman. A bodybuilder. I am partner to a man with who I’m madly, deeply, and completely in love. Coming
out as a Conservative Republican has garnered me more hatred by far from my LGBT friends than coming out of the closet did from my straight friends and family! Frankly, I was surprised at the hate, anger, and lack of tolerance from my LGBT friends. I have been “un-friended” on Facebook for merely expressing my views. I have been called names, and been treated with intolerance. Some have totally cut me off, and want nothing to do with me. For a community that asks for tolerance, I was taken aback by the lack of tolerance from many. In 2004, the Log Cabin Republicans [took the Federal government to court] over Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell [DADT], not the Democrat leadership. Perhaps Jimmy LaSalvia, the executive director of gay conservative group GOProud, said it best:
“The gay left would have you believe that gay conservatives don’t exist. Now we see that almost a third of self-identified gay voters cast ballots for Republican candidates for Congress in this year’s midterm. This should be a wake-up call for the out-of-touch so-called leadership of Gay, Inc. in Washington, D.C., which has become little more than a subsidiary of the Democrat Party.” Conservative gays are pro life for the most part. Why? Because we believe life should be protected and respected. Isn’t it ironic that if you destroy an eagle egg in the wild, you will be fined $250,000 and serve jail time? Yet kill a human baby because of inconvenience—as 90 percent of all abortions are performed for birth control reasons, and only 1 percent because of the mother’s health—and that’s “OK?” I can also tell you when science discovers the LGBT genes or threads—and mark my words, it will—
who do you think is going to abort babies who are genetically set to be LGBT? Who? Yes. It will be the liberals who will. They are the ones who believe in abortion, and that life in general is fallible and needs to be controlled and corrected. Gay marriage is the least of our problems at this time of our crisis. If the country would accept gay marriage, would that have an impact on national security? Jobs? Our economy? No, it won’t. Everyone needs a job, whether gay or straight. We all know that the younger generation doesn’t care who marries whom. We all know it is only a matter of time when gay marriage will be accepted. Right now though, jobs, the economy, and borders are the issue. I don’t see the Democratic Party doing anything to help. Nor is there anything in the Democratic Platform to change it.H
Ed Cook is a motivational speaker, personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder. A former Fort Lauderdale resident, he attended Brigham Young University, and lives in North Carolina.
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Cinema | Fitness | Nutrition | Travel | Dining | Bar Guide | Recipe | Classifieds
What’s Inside: The Games of the XXX Olympiad are in full swing, but for those of you who can peel yourselves away from Michael Phelps and Matthew Mitcham’s abs, there’s plenty to do here in beautiful South Florida (you might even score a few blokes with a cockney accent if you look hard—and deep—enough at Ramrod). Get the lowdown on everything that’s cool to the rule as we kick off August (the first month named for a living person, in this case the late, great Caesar Augustus—nice work if you can get it, huh?), this week OUT in Florida. This week in Travel, writer and jet-setter Robert Elias Deaton digs deeper into the town known for its beaches, harbor, artists, tourists, and iconic status as an LGBT vacation destination—the Cape Cod burg called “P”— as in P-Town. Find out what’s in store for you, within these pages. Fort Lauderdale Pizza & Pasta is a gayborhood tradition—without actually being inside the gay village limits. Find out what’s delish about this little “slice” of Heaven on East Commercial Boulevard—and tell owner Steve that you hate the cold weather as much as he does!—inside this issue’s Dining column by foodie Richard David Chamberlain. Fitness writer Tom Bonanti thinks it’s high time for you to SHOULDER some responsibility— and he hits you with the full WEIGHT of it, in a sweat-inducing column about those delicious DELTOIDS. It’s hard to believe that our sex-in-our-city columnist did his turn (for about five minutes, anyway) as a Fort Lauderdale houseboy (what’s hard to believe is he didn’t ask me if I was hiring, the little brat). Take an intimate peek inside Justin Jones’ Diary, in this week’s all-new, steamy Love Jones. Last week, Chef Jean Doherty gave some loving to the low-carb-o’s among us. This week, her new Recipe has a little something for the vegetarians of our gay ghetto, with a delicious veggie loaf that kick’s the beef right out of an old dinnertime favorite. Enough of this frippery—there’s a whole week of Olympics Games to watch! Go Team USA! - CD
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ast week, we introduced you to that picturesque tip of Cape Cod known as Provincetown, a speck of history and tolerance celebrated as much for its Portugese bakeries as it is for its large permanent lesbian and gay populations. This town of 3,500 soars in the warmer months to 10,000 people, including tourists, transvestites, and Tea Party candidates searching for the last holdouts of liberal indifference. If you arrive by ferryboat from Boston,
Commercial Street, Provincetown
have your camera ready. There’s an instant photo opportunity waiting night or day at MacMillan Wharf—home to the town’s fishing fleet, ferries, yachts, and assorted pelicans hoping for easy fast food. Most likely your bed and breakfast is a short walk from the pier, or the local taxi services (we recommend Black & White Cab—508-487-7800) will take you to any destination from the pier for $8.00 per person, including two bags of luggage. For your first dining-by-the-bay experience, book at Fanizzi’s by the Sea (539 Commercial St., 508-487-1964). Situated on the east end of Provincetown, the restaurant is so close to the water that high tide literally flows under the stilted frame of the building. Our favorite from the menu has always been the Baked Cod Stuffed with Crab Meat and served with a Newburg Sauce ($24.99), but the choices range from a simple burger ($9.99) on up. Right in the center of town, look for the Portuguese Bakery (299 Commercial St., 508-487-1803), where the specialty is Malacadas—Portuguese Sugar Doughnuts that are rather addicting. While it’s true
the bakery is a tourist trap, it’s equally as accurate to announce that they have the best stuffed sandwiches in town. We like them so much, that we’ve often waited in the no-itnever-gets-any-shorter line for a to-go lunch. Herring Cove Beach is one mile from town at the end of Route 6. Follow the signs as you merge on to Province Lands Road, where you’ll discover two parking lots servicing the white sand. Since this beach is officially managed by Cape Cod National Seashore, there is a $10 parking fee. When you reach the water, turn to the left and discover the best gay beach in P-town. Continue a little beyond that point, and you’ll find sunbathers shedding their clothes to remove any trace of the Great Northeast tan line. The Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) is a fun place to people watch, and check your email via the free public use computers. The ½ scale model of the schooner Rose Dorothea pays tribute to the town’s fisherman legacy, and is the showcase of the second-floor children’s section. Mussel Beach Health Club (35 Bradford
St., 508-4870001) is the cleanest, most up-to-date facility for Herring Cove Beach working your muscles to a fine tune. Free weights combine with elliptical crosstrainers and stairmasters in this popular gym that sells a week-pass for $90. The A-House (6 Masonic Pl.) is the bar where twinks, bears, leather men, and muscle boys share the space. Actually three bars in one, the place includes the Little Bar with its cruisy men and a jukebox for sound, the upstairs Macho Bar where naughty is nice, and the large dance floor and patio called the Big Room—all open ‘til 1 a.m. There is no end of fun in this town of plenty, where a simple walk down Commercial Street is a kaleidoscope of gays, straights, lesbians, and the occasional fisherman—all living the dream on Cape Cod Bay.H Robert Elias Deaton is a world-traveling epicure who enjoys the finer things in life.
Deltoids To Die For!
Chisel those shoulders to granite-like perfection…here’s how! By TOM BONANTI
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ost guys are in agreement about what constitutes an ideal physique – a tapered V-shaped back, bold defined triceps, biceps like soft balls, a hard bubble butt, and a sleek, well- defined sixpack. A physique with these assets is well worth flaunting anywhere! Just remember, guys, to workout your legs once in awhile… nothing looks sillier than a guy with a big upper gym body on toothpick legs. One muscle group that guys sometimes forget about, or simply only train routinely, are the deltoids. Whether you’re strutting your stuff on the beach or at the pool, or wearing your best suit for an interview, a great pair of shoulders will set you apart from the rest. The delts are located at the top of each arm, and consist of the anterior or front deltoids, mid or lateral deltoids, and the posterior or rear deltoids. Well-developed deltoids resemble cannonballs, but you need a variety of movements or exercises in order to develop and strengthen them properly.
Also, the stronger your deltoids are, the less stress you will experience with those deeper rotator cuff muscles. Here’s a big boy’s guide to bigger, broader shoulders: • Seated dumbbell presses are great for front and mid deltoids as well as for traps and triceps. Sit on a bench with your back straight. Grasp two dumbbells with an overhand grip, and lift them to your shoulders, palms facing forward. Inhale and press your arms to an extended vertical position. Exhale as you lower them back to your shoulders. • Lateral raises are great for the mid delt, and they help you to achieve a broader look to the upper body. Stand with your feet slightly spread. Keep your back straight, your arms hanging at your sides. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Return to the starting position. You can also do this exercise seated on a bench with your back straight, and simply raise the
dumbbells to your sides as if you were standing. Doing these exercises in a seated position helps you to isolate the side delts better, but yes, they are harder. • Front raises are dynamite for the front and rear delts. Stand with your feet slightly apart. Hold the dumbbells with your palms down (overhand grip). Resting the dumbbells on your thighs or slightly to the side, raise the dumbbells forward to shoulder height, alternating each side. • Bent-over lateral raises are great for the overall shoulder, but especially for the rear deltoids and upper back. Stand with your feet spread apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward at the waist and keep your back straight. Hold the dumbbells with your elbows slightly bent. Inhale and raise the dumbbells to your sides. Exhale as you complete the movement. • The upright row is another exercise for the
mid and rear delts. Holding a weighted bar in front of you with an overhand grip, pull it to your chin while keeping your elbows above the bar. Keep the bar close to your body. • With each of the above exercises, try performing three to four sets of 10 to 12 reps with a manageable but challenging weight. So there you have it, a workout that will give you those distinctive boulder delts. Also remember to watch your posture. A lot of guys tend to slump their shoulders and crouch over a bit, especially if they are stressed or tired. Stand up straight, chin up, shoulders back, pecs out, and enjoy the attention you’ve earned! For more fun summer workout tips, contact
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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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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. 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-GoGo, monthly Tea Dances, special quest performers, female impersonators and live musicians.
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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.
No One Like Nona:
An Interview with Singer, Producer, and LGBT Activist Nona Hendryx By GREGG SHAPIRO
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ueer singer/songwriter Nona Hendryx has had the kind of career longevity (and variety) of which many musicians can only dream or hope to achieve. Best known as one-third of the groundbreaking soul/rock trio LaBelle—who rocketed to fame with their massive hit “Lady Marmalade,” and performed with the prolific Laura Nyro—the uncompromising Hendryx has had an unconventional solo career, daring to go in musical directions (which included performing with Bill Laswell’s Material, and providing backup vocals for David Byrne’s Talking Heads) that few others would ever consider. Her latest album, “Mutatis Mutandis” (Righteous Babe), was released last month. Hendryx spoke with Florida Agenda’s Gregg Shapiro. FA: Of the nine songs that you wrote or co-wrote on “Mutatis Mutandis,” were any of them written or conceived of during the LaBelle reunion period, and 2008’s “Back to Now”? NH: Those songs came out of me over a period of time since 9/11. I’ve written many songs since then, but these are a group of songs that live together—the most recent being “Mad As Hell.” I was in the process of writing three additional songs that I didn’t really have time to complete, which will become another project. FA: With songs such as “Tea Party,” and “The Ballad of Rush Limbaugh,” and “Mad As Hell,” not to mention your cover of “Strange Fruit,” would it be fair to say that “Mutatis Mutandis” is one of
your most political recordings? NH: Yes, I would say it’s the most, as a set of songs. We were always [political] as LaBelle, and within my solo career, there’ve been social statements, some political, but more dealing with social thoughts and feelings and expressions. This is much more pointedly political. FA: You make reference to the Second Amendment, and the right to bear arms, in “Tea Party.” The tragedy in Aurora, Colorado [is] another example of senseless gun violence. What are your thoughts? NH: Only how sad it is. This has been an ongoing problem, and I think we can look to European countries, and learn a strong lesson about gun control. We are just more prone to that type of violence because of how we have accepted weaponry, since the birth of our country. I parallel that with the desire to legislate a woman’s body. One gives birth, one gives life. One takes life. And you want to legislate one, but not the other. I don’t understand it. My brain can’t compute that. FA: Grammy-winning lesbian jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington performs on the song “Let’s Give Love A Try,” and you can be heard singing on Carrington’s rendition of your song “Transformation,” on her “Mosaic Project” album. What did it mean to have that song covered by another performer? NH: It’s not the first time. It’s the same, but
different. Terri is really talented, and she has this great ability to take something like “Transformation,” which is a funkpop groove, written by me and Carole Pope and Kevin Staples, two Canadians [of the band Rough Trade]. And she gave it another life, in terms of the horn and piano parts. I think it’s beautiful. I really love it. FA: Amidst all the anger and frustration on the disc, love offers hope on songs such as “Let’s Give Love A Try,” and “When Love Goes to War.” Do you think love stands a chance in these times? NH: [Laughing] Love always stands a chance. They say, “perennial as the grass, it will bloom.” As long as there are young and old hearts, people who’ve been jaded or crushed or hurt by life’s experiences, that is the thing that powers our getting up every day and walking through the pain and the difficulties that are part of the human experience. FA: Nine of the 10 songs on the disc are original compositions. Why did you choose to cover “Strange Fruit?” NH: I’ve been moved by that song for I don’t know how many years. I found it difficult to get to, to interpret—to feel that I could actually do it justice in any way. It was so owned by Billie Holiday. It had to do with that time when there were noose hangings in different places in America—in the South and in the Northeast. It brought back that vivid image. [In 1998, Matthew Shepard] was left hanging on a
fence, he was killed. And [with] the rise of the Tea Party and other things, it just felt like that kind of thing could happen again. It felt so palpable that that kind of energy was on the rise in America. I went into my studio one day and made my version of the song, to try and get out of me feelings that came up. FA: Do you have a Broadway musical in you? NH: [Laughs] I have a musical, but it may not be Broadway. It’s based on my “Skin Diver” album. I’ve been working on that with Charles RandolphWright, who is at the moment preparing the Broadway musical of “The Berry Gordy Story.” Charles and I have been working together for quite some time. We worked on plays with music called “Blue” and “Oak and Ivy,” that were performed at Arena Stage [in Washington D.C.]. We’ve done quite a few things together. And “Skin Diver” has been our long awaited baby that we’re birthing [laughs]. FA: When your tour does come to town, what can your fans and friends expect? NH: High energy, [and a] funky, rocking performance, where your head is nourished, and your soul is nourished, and your booty is shaking. H
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AGING SMART: “GEN SILENT” Free screenings of “GEN SILENT,” the critically acclaimed documentary, from filmmaker Stu Maddux, will be held at various locations on Monday, August 6, Thursday, August 9, and Friday, August 10. “GEN SILENT” addresses the question, Do LGBT seniors need to go back in the closet? For many LGBT elders, the wrenching decision to enter a nursing home is just one of the problems they are facing. Presented by Creative Arts Enterprises, in association with Treece Financial Group, Inc. Free and open to the public, free parking. The screening will be followed by a panel of experts addressing issues discussed in the film.
NATHAN SAWAYA: THE ART OF THE BRICK Through August 19 at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison Street). 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 smallscale 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.
Dates and times: Monday, August 6 at 7 p.m., Temple Israel (137 NE 19 St., Miami). Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m., The Pride Center at Equality Park (2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors). Friday, August 10 at 2 p.m., at Art Serve (1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale). For more information, contact Ellen Wedner at wednerfriends@ hotmail.com, or Michael Vita at michael@davidtreece.com.
FORT LAUDERDALE “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? 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.
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, statewide 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.
HOLLYWOOD BROWARD BARES IT! The immensely successful show returns to the Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock on Friday, August 17. In a departure from last year’s engagement, this year’s show will definitely “TILT” the hot and steamy meter. Superstar comedian Lois Bromfield will perform her hit SNL Skit, “Sorority Girls From Hell” (“Irma, Irma, Irma—stupid, ugly Irma!”) live on stage. This year’s Celebrity Co-Emcee is Power 96 superstar radio personality Nicki Ramirez. Ticket prices are $35 for general admission, $75 for the regular VIP area (currently 80% sold out), and $1,200 for the UBERVIP Party Sections for 14 people, (which includes a lot of amenities). For more information and tickets, visit BrowardBaresIt.com.
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Love Jones Diary of a
Mad Houseboy By JUSTIN JONES
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was a slut when I was younger. A big one. I documented my sexual escapades while I lived them—some mind-blowing, others boring, a few frightening, and a very few, well, simply ... scarring. My experiences affected me like practice does for most people: It made me better. Malcolm Gladwell famously (and controversially) popularized the 10,000Hour Rule in his book, “Outliers:” That the masters of any field—from Michael Phelps in a swimming pool, to The Beatles on a stage— spend enormous amounts of time on their craft in order to achieve greatness. Maybe I’m not great, but I feel like I had 10,000 hours worth of experience in promiscuity. I recently revisited my journals from a summer when I had a particularly explosive libido, and I discovered a few nuggets of naïve, narcissistic wisdom, and random commentary. An unedited glimpse into the thoughts of a young slut, on the loose in South Florida, follows:
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1. WTF is “sounding?” Is he asking me to ‘sound’ like something? This guy, he asked me if I was into sounding. Sounding like what? 2. We upgraded from dial-up recently. AOL, m4m, watch the f** out! 3. This guy bought me roses tonight. No one’s ever done that. I hope he isn’t expecting to date me. We’re having dinner tomorrow. 4. Dear Future Me: Don’t sleep with guys who say they want to give you a “strawberry shortcake.” They’re not being sweet. 5. Was at an after-party till noon today. Laying on the beach now. Guy in front of me was at the party with his partner. They look so ... regular. They didn’t look like that last night, those crazy bitches. I look like sh** right now. Wonder what that means about how I looked last night? 6. Big rich man wanted to take me on a date tonight. I said yes. “Family emergency” came up for him. Can’t he hire someone to take care of it? It’s Friday. 7. Can’t get “Castles in the Sky” out of my
head. I’ve been dancing to it all day. This sh** it HOT. 8. That guy was a “grower” after all. Not sure I’ll be able to walk again. 9. Won a strip contest tonight. I promised a few guys BJs if I won. Needless to say, my exit was quick and discreet. I got an offer to do porn, though! 10. Been thinking about the porn thing. I wish I could stay down here and not go to college. Hm: Study all day, or have sex all day? It’s gonna suck when I have to leave. 11. There are so many houseboys down here. This guy offered to give me a try. I think I’ll test it out. Staying at his place a couple nights this week. 12. Tried the houseboy thing. I actually have to clean? No thanks. 13. I did it to myself. I wore underwear
and a dog collar to a party last night, and got roughed up pretty good by a pervert. Think I’m done going out for a while. 14. Why leather? Just tie me up already. 15. I’ve been here the whole summer. It’s hard to say goodbye, but I can’t sustain this lifestyle. I leave tomorrow. I bet I’ll look back on all this one day and laugh my ass off. 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. Facebook.com/JustinJonesWriter.
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THE POVERELLO CENTER: A Community Commitment for 3 Decades
FATHER BILL COLLINS
By DALE MADISON
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ince 1986, The Poverello Center has provided lifesaving food and living essentials to Broward County residents who are living with HIV/AIDS, and who meet basic specified qualifications. For Tom Smith, CEO of Poverello, his service to the organization, and the clients whose needs it serves, has spanned more than 20 years. It started when Smith heard about a Roman Catholic priest named Father Bill Collins, who served at St. Coleman Parish in Pompano Beach. At that time, Collins was working to find sponsors to assist a needy family at Christmastime. Smith went to St. Coleman, banged on the door, and asked to speak to Collins, who explained the troubling circumstances: The distressed family had five children, and three were HIV-positive. Although initially the plan for the assistance called for raising as much money as possible, and using it to purchase clothing and toys for the kids, enough was raised to get the family food, as well. After
that inspiring success, the core group of volunteers decided that they wanted to keep the project going. The next year, Smith held a fundraising event at his home, and decided that it would benefit young men who were infected with what many called the “gay flu.” “We realized that so many of these young men were being shunned by their families, and many were being abandoned by them,” Smith recalls. “That first year, we set up long banquet tables, and charged a minimum $25 per person donation, and each person had to bring a covered dish. About an hour in, there was a knock on the door, and a rush of drag queens poured in, shouting, ‘We’re here to perform and to help.’ We turned the living room into a dressing room with foam rubber, eyelashes, powder, lipstick, and make up of all kinds everywhere. At one point it looked as if a drag queen had exploded. We didn’t have a stage, so we took one of the banquet tables and
collapsed the legs, laid it on the ground, and it became the stage. During the evening they blew out the speakers on my sound system, but they just kept going. We raised over $3,700.” Smith had stumbled onto something: A formula for success. “The next year, Charlie Mielke and Tony Dee, the owners of Chardee’s restaurant in Wilton Manors, underwrote the entire evening. That year we raised enough money to help purchase a new truck for Poverello, because the one they had—you could sit in the cab, and see the street below you, sort of a ‘Fred Flintstone truck,’” he adds. Times have changed, but the need hasn’t. Today, Poverello serves more than 3,000 clients. This month alone, the group will distribute over 3,000 boxes of food, with a bill running in the neighborhood of $96,000—an expensive neighborhood, as you can see. And next year, county budget cuts are likely to translate to a 50 percent reduction in funding for food banks.
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“It’s been a tough year so far, but we are doing everything we can to turn things around. Our 22nd Annual Bowl-AThon is coming up [this month], and we are hoping to have a stellar year,” Smith adds. (As a matter of fact, he roped me in to help get items for the event’s silent auction, as well as to emcee—my fourth year, so how could I say no?) Smith is also proud that Poverello has a new home, located at 2056 North Dixie Highway, with expanded hours, which the upbeat CEO hopes—despite funding cuts from every level of government— will allow the organization to help more clients than ever before. “The City of Wilton Manors has gone out of their way to help with the project,” he says, noting, too, that once completed, the project will be “green-friendly,” and ready to continue serving the community for many years to come. For more information, visit Poverello.org.H
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asked in the guise of a neighborhood pizza parlor, Fort Lauderdale Pizza & Pasta is a family-run trattoria that divines some angelic dishes beyond the expected fare of 12”, 14” and 16” thin crust pizzas ($11$18.00), plus Stromboli ($7.50), Calzone ($6.50) and Sausage Roll ($6.00). Located in a typical strip mall just west of Federal Highway and East Oakland Park Boulevard, the specialty meals served at this homey eatery are like stepping back in time to Mama’s Italian kitchen. There’s nothing particularly fancy about the wholesome cooking except the taste, and that is where Fort Lauderdale Pizza & Pasta excels. We were amazed at the
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texture of the Filet of Tilapia Françese, lightly egg-battered fish swimming in a sea of wine butter reduction ($13.95), served with a side order of spaghetti, a green salad, and housemade garlic rolls. The Françese is repeated with veal or shrimp ($14.95), both surprisingly light, yet abundant with the garlicked flavor of a seasoned chef. The Chicken Cacciatore ($13.95) is falloff-the-bone tender, and is served with onions, white mushrooms, and green peppers in a marinara sauce. There is just enough sauce remaining to wipe up your plate with the garlic rolls that keep being baked fresh in the pizza ovens all night long. We were less thrilled by the Sausage and Peppers (11.95) delivered over thick spaghetti. While the flavor was pleasant enough, there was a decidedly left-over quality about the peppers, as if yesterday’s batch was stretched on to today’s menu. For those willing to walk on the opposite side of the street, take a taste of the Penne a la Vodka with Grilled Chicken ($14.95). While we tried to force the recipe from the chef, the closest we could get to uncovering the secret of this fashionably subtle dish
was a mix of marinara and crème sauce that was a little Alfredo and a lot Southern Italy. While we didn’t taste Vodka, what we did taste was pure pleasure. Fort Lauderdale Pizza & Pasta also offers an assortment of Italian Subs and Wraps that are aimed at the hardy and hungry among. We’ve never gotten a bad choice
Veal Parmigiana from this group, and we’ve tried the Veal Parmigiana ($7.00), the Solid White Tuna with Melted Provolone ($6.50), the Steak and Onions with Mozzarella ($7.00), and the Meatball and Pepper Sub ($6.50), which
is the bargain on the entire menu. There’s a lunch menu served between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale Pizza & Pasta that’s heavy on an assortment of fine pasta dishes. The sauces—meat, marinara, tomato, mushroom and garlic & oil, are all housemade—and do not disappoint. Mix and match them across pasta selections of Rigatoni, Cappellini, Penne, Lingine and Spaghetti. The prices are a low $7.00-$7.50, and the serving size will give you enough for a doggie bag for the cagna Italiana. Should you find a spare inch for dessert, we recommend the Cannoli ($3.50) for its crisp pastry shells filled with delicious sweetened ricotta cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar; or the tiramisu—pure decadence priced at $4.00. And don’t forget to tell them Agenda sent you, even if you have to speak with your mouth full. We completely understand.H
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Veggie “Meatloaf” This Week’s Delicious Recipe By JEAN DOHERTY This one is easy, healthy and delicious. You can serve it hot or cold, with a hot coulis (pronounced “coolee,” it’s a fruit or vegetable purée, used as a sauce) of tomato, or with a greens salad.
Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 or 4 black olives, sliced ½ green bell pepper, diced ½ eggplant, cubed 1 tomato, seeded and diced 1 zucchini, diced Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 ¼ cups of self-rising flour 3 eggs 1/3 cup of milk 1/3 cup of olive oil 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss or sharp cheddar cheese
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a loaf pan. Heat two tablespoons of EVOO olive oil in a heavy pan over a medium heat, and cook the shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini, stirring until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season the vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook. (I usually add a pinch of Herbs de Provence, but, as always, you are the chef.)
Whisk the flour with the eggs and milk in a mixing bowl until they are smoothly combined, and then whisk in the 1/3 cup of olive oil. Gently fold the vegetables and the olives into this flour mixture, and stir in the cheese. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake the loaf in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, which should be about 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing, and then finish cooling on a wire rack. Slice when cooled, and serve with a greens salad. Bon appétit! H
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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