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Condo Complex Doesn’t Allow Unmarried Gay Couples to Own Units Venice, FL – A Florida condominium association is refusing to let unmarried couples purchase homes (whether they are homosexual or heterosexual) after revealing new restrictions that blocks couples “living in sin” from living in the complex. The rules at the Venice condo complex, Casa Di Amici, state that any couple defined as being in a domestic partnership would not qualify to own a home in the community, reports WTSP-TV. Gay realtor Julia Nowak (who rents her Casa Di Amici condo out to her parents) was shocked to discover the new rules of the community. “I could not believe what I was reading,” said Nowak. “It basically says you have to be either a single person or a husband and a wife to purchase a unit here.” Nowak also states that the new rule excludes elderly couples who do not marry to save on social security. While many believe the discriminatory clause is illegal, an lawyer with the condo complex says that no laws are actually being broken, as the city of Sarasota County doesn’t have a human rights ordinance.

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Brian Neal Fitness & Health Foundation Extends Services to Teens Wilton Manors, FL – The Brian Neal Health & Fitness Foundation has just announced that they will be extending services to LGBT athletes from Grade 8 to the highest level of professional sports. The foundation will offer confidential mentoring programs to assist LGBT athletes facing hardships as well as aiding them in coming out. The organization’s expansion has arrived at a time when athletes are facing difficulties on both global and local levels. While athletes are slowly coming out of the closet (most recently WWE wrestler Darren Young), teen athletes still require mentors that can speak to them one-on-one. The Brian Neal Heath &

TEAL PARTY BENEFIT AT THE MANOR A benefit to support the health and life of Greg Hardy will be held on August 24th, 2013. The “Teal Party” will include performances and a silent auction. It will be held at The Manor. For more information, please go to TealPartyBenefit.com

Fitness Foundation is offering a mentoring program as a potential solution to the problem. For more information on the foundation, visit briannealfitness.org.

New Places and Faces Wilton Manors, FL – This week, two major gay bars will be re-opening. Sidelines will be re-opening their newly renovated space on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The self-proclaimed “Cheers-like” bar will be opening their doors to customers with over 24 flat screen TVs, pool tables, dart boards, video games and Wi-Fi access all available seven days a week. The all-male all-nude strip club Swinging Richards has announced the closing of their Miami location, opting to move to Pompano Beach instead. According to their official site, the club will move to a 12,000

square foot “state-of-the-art” building, just west of Andrews Avenue and south of Atlantic Boulevard. The club’s grand opening will take place on Thursday at 5 p.m. For additional information on the spaces, visit sidelinessports.com and florida.swingingrichards.com.

Kaitlyn Hunt’s Plea Deal Pulled by Prosecutors Vero Beach, FL – Kaitlyn Hunt’s fate is in the hands of a Florida judge after prosecutors pulled her plea deal upon discovering that Hunt exchanged approximately 20,000 text messages with her underage ex (the very same one she is being charged for sleeping with) during the brunt of her trial. Prosecutors state that Hunt violated a February court order to not contact the girl. In court documents, prosecutors say that Hunt gave the girl an iPod in February, which was used to receive and send the text messages between the two. Prosecutors also stated that 25 photos (including nudes) were also sent, and that secret meetings between the two occurred. The court papers claim that the most recent meeting between the two took place just two weeks ago. If convicted, Hunt could face up to 15 years in prison. BIG DEWITTE

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MONA’S BAR HAS A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER FOR THE PET PROJECT On Friday, August 16th, Susan Martino, Executive Director of The Pet Project was presented with a check from Jerry of Mona’s Bar in the amount of $5,000. The contribution was a result of Mona’s July 4th fundraiser. Ms. Martino said that the money was “well-needed” by the charitable organization. The Pet Project allows those who are ill or disabled and elderly to keep their pets.

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LEGENDARY GAY RIGHTS ACTIVIST JOSE JULIO SARRIA DIES AT 91

ew York, NY – Gay rights activist Jose Julio Sarria passed away in his home in New Mexico Monday morning, reports GLAAD. A World War II veteran, Sarria was the very first openly gay candidate to run for public office in North America, running for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1961. Sarria’s candidacy inspired the LGBT community, who at the time, had no one speaking on their behalf. San Diego City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, a friend of Sarria’s stated “Jose Julio Sarria was indeed the Rosa Parks of the gay rights movement as an activist in the 1950s and 1960s.” Stuart Milk (nephew of Harvey Milk) has stepped forward, stating that Sarria’s passing is a significant moment in gay history. “Jose Sarria, Founder of the International Court System showed us how to turn a night into a grand occasion and a grand occasion into a means of providing support. That Support led so many who did not “fit in” to actually proudly stand out, together, José Sarria dining in creating a local sense of community Boston in 2010 and an international network that would raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local and major cities. He paved the way for my uncle Harvey Milk to run for public office by being the first openly gay man to put his name on the 1961 ballot and was right there to support Harvey’s first campaign in 1973. Jose’s extraordinary life on this earth has come to an end. And the extraordinary good that he did lives on...We will forever keep Jose in our history books and in our hearts.”

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Colorado Springs, CO – The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee has stated that he expects athletes to “comply with the laws” of Russia during the Winter Olympics in Sochi. This includes the law that bans adults from spreading any “gay propaganda” to Russian youth. Scott Blackmun, CEO of the committee, told Russian news source R-Sport, “The athletes are always going into countries with laws different than his or her own country. They’re going to agree with those laws in some days, they’re going to disagree with those laws in other ways. It’s our strong desire that our athletes comply with the laws of every nation that we visit. This law is no different.” The detail of the law is a little gray, with one Olympic spokeswoman stating that the law could pose a danger even to those simply holding hands. Another IOC official told LGBTQ Nation that the committee’s position has been “mischaracterized,” stating that athletes would not be punished for holding hands or wearing pride pins. Blackmun told R-Sport that the USOC is “looking to the [IOC] for some leadership on this issue,” adding, “They have been in discussions with the Russian authorities, so we’re awaiting some clarification from them.”

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Governor Chris Christie Bans NHL Players Speak Out Gay Conversion Therapy Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Law Tysons Corner, VA – Two NHL players have spoken up on Russia’s “gay propaganda” ban, according to USA Today. Count Henrik Zetterberg, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, says that the law is “awful, just awful.” Zetterberg stated, “I think that everyone should be able to be themselves. It’s unbelievable that it can be this way in this time, especially in a big country like Russia.” Swedish player Victor Hedman, who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has similar views on Russia’s stance on LGBT rights. “That’s completely wrong,” says Hedman. “We’re all humans. No one should have a say in what way you’re sexually oriented.” Both athletes are expected to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

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Trenton, NJ – On Monday, New Jersey became the second state (California being the first) in the country to ban conversion therapy, a therapy which attempts to convert homosexuals into heterosexuals. In a letter released by Governor Chris Christie, he states, “The American Psychological Association has found that efforts to change sexual orientation can pose critical health risks including, but not limited to, depression, substance abuse, social withdrawal, decreased self-esteem and suicidal thoughts.” The Governor went on to say “I believe that exposing children to these health risks without clear evidence of benefits that outweigh these serious risks is not appropriate. Based upon this analysis, I sign this bill into law.”

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ady Gaga’s “Applause” has been at war with Katy Perry’s “Roar” for the past week. Yes, this is what’’s making headlines on various LGBT news outlets. Though the two were speculated to have a secret rivalry going on, tweets from Gaga to Perry say otherwise: “Wanna grab some shovels and f**k up some hackers,” Gaga tweeted to Perry in response to the overwhelming amount of hackers attempting to ruin the release of their respective singles. Though Perry is currently ahead of Gaga on American charts, Gaga’s single is still performing well in over 50 countries. Unfortunately, Gaga’s twitter drama didn’t end there. The pop singer got into a heated argument with blogger Perez Hilton when she discovered that her oncefriend was looking for an apartment in her building. Long story short, they repeatedly dissed one another, and Hilton even received death threats (as well as some

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ironic anti-gay slurs) from Gaga’s fans, appropriately called “Little Monsters.” The blogger and Gaga both posted statements on their websites to set the story straight. Hilton said, “If her fans want to send a message of support to Lady Gaga, they should buy her music,” while Gaga said “I

know how angry you feel sometimes, and I know that when they say things about me you feel that they are saying them about you as well. But music is about love, and is about sharing in the magic of theater.” The fight was squashed here (for now), and both celebrities will return to doing whatever it is they allegedly “do.” The “magic of theater” is an interesting choice of words for Gaga, who performed in various theatrical productions during high school herself. Personally speaking, I’ve always thought of Gaga as a bit of a phony. Does she stand for LGBT rights? Or is she merely cashing in on them? Madonna did the same thing in the 90s, and considering Gaga is essentially a modern-day version of Madge, it really wouldn’t surprise me. Her lyric video for “Applause” is simple, but effective. It’s just Gaga, hanging out in a bar, watching drag queens perform as she plays with a rainbow teddy bear. Though she has recently been active in LGBT rights, Gaga made it known very early on in her career that she was going to cash in on the gay community. At the 2009 MuchMusic Awards, Gaga won “International Video of the Year” for her single“Poker Face.” At the end of her speech, she said she’d like to thank “God and the gays.” The gays. The same year, she told Out Magazine, “I very much want to inject gay culture into the mainstream. It’s not an underground tool for me. It’s my whole life. So I always sort of joke the real motivation is to just turn the world gay.” Now wouldn’t that be a profitable market?

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Michael Rajner Makes Waves with New Political Campaign

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ommunity activist and Wilton Manors resident Michael Rajner is causing quite the controversy with his latest political campaign. While “Gidget for Wilton Manors Mayor 2014” may sound like traditional campaign, the catch is that Gidget is actually a dog. Rajner’s dog to be precise. The announcement of Gidget’s campaign is described by Rajner as “a way to voice frustration with humor,” sending “a bold message that we can do better as a community.” The political gag is making waves, but Rajner is running it on his own accord, and as such, is unrelated to any of the organizations or groups that he works with. I sat down with Rajner to talk about the controversial campaign, Mayor Resnick, and the talk of the town, Gidget. description of the city’s adopted tax equity reimbursement policy; however, the opinion piece was not surprisingly more about Resnick than the adopted policy. In a hidden short sentence, he did credit Vice Mayor Julie Carson for bringing the initiative forward. To be frank, I found it sad for Resnick to co-opt the success of the tax equity reimbursement policy that he didn’t champion. Resnick’s letter left the reader thinking Resnick was a champion behind enactment of the policy when in fact he attempted to water down or suggest the policy was not needed. If Resnick wants to be credited and thanked, he needs to put some real skin into the game and begin to step up and provide meaning leadership on issues affecting all Wilton Manors residents, a city that is the nation’s second largest growing gay Mecca and home to a significantly large number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Do you feel that Vice Mayor Julie Carson is doing a lot of the work for the local LGBT community? I am extremely proud of Vice Mayor Julie Carson’s leadership and the amazing support from Commissioner Tom Green and Scott Newton. Last year, I invited Vice Mayor Julie Carson to participate in an LGBT-public policy round table I helped organize with Equality Florida. Carson loved the concept and opportunity for a round table discussion to become more informed of initiatives sought at the local level of government. The policy initiatives she has sponsored this year, have stemmed from that round table meeting. Carson continues to think outside the box to champion the concerns and issues that are brought to her attention.

Rajner in front of Wilton Manors City Hall

Although Gidget is adorable, we’ve got to know — have you received any heat for this whole “campaign?” While I now have a dog in this race for Wilton Manors Mayor, the feedback has been incredibly positive. People are asking when lawn signs and bumper stickers are going to be available. One person did voice concern that this is going to divide the Wilton Manors LGBT community, but I see it differently. Just because Resnick is an openly-gay elected official, he doesn’t get a free pass from criticism. In fact, Resnick should have a greater duty and responsibility to lead on the issue of economic and social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. I am not treating Resnick any different than any other elected official I have challenged for poor leadership on issues that uniquely affect our daily lives. Why Gidget and not you? Why not Gidget? Aside from her passion to hunt lizards in the yard and along walkways, she is approachable and stands for all the good that is possible in our quaint and diverse Island City. I haven’t completely ruled out running for public office one day, but right now I’m focused on working with my physician to improve on personal health outcomes. Speaking of you, you’re a busy, busy man. What are you working on at the moment?

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What about in the near future? I know you work with the schools a lot, which just resumed this week. As you stated, schools are back in session and I will be continuing to ensure our schools are inclusive and safe learning environments for all youth. At the moment I’m working on several legislative matters relating to the protections and rights of LGBT-people, and people living with HIV/AIDS, on both a local and national level. Any closing remarks or questions for Resnick? At Florida Atlantic University’s School of Social Work, I learned that when working to advance measures, it was important to set up elected officials with a “hero moment.” I would be one of the first people to thank Resnick. However, I think he’s the founder and president of his own fan club. If Resnick wants to be considered a champion for our community, he needs to work at it and begin to step forward with authentic leadership. Resnick has certainly climbed the ladder with the Florida and Broward League of Cities. In that climb, he has left LGBT-Floridians behind and without turning back to lend a hand to lift the very community he identifies from. At the time of print, Mayor Resnick has not responded.

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Grant James: Tell us about the catalyst for your dog’s “campaign” for mayor. What exactly was your “last straw” moment with Mayor Gary Resnick? Michael Rajner: There is no doubt that the role of mayor in any city is demanding and requires a tremendous commitment. But quite frankly, I am fed up with Mayor Gary Resnick’s need to be spotlighted as the gay mayor and yet provide little, if any, leadership in the advancement of pro-equality measures for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Resnick may very well excel in other areas, but this certainly is not one. Just because you are an openly gay elected official, doesn’t inherently make you a pro-equality champion. Aside from the presentation of some non-binding proclamations demonstrating good and welfare, I don’t recall any notable initiatives during his long tenure in elected office. It truly is pathetic for him to have served in office for such a lengthy time and have so little to show in terms of success in the advancement of pro-equality public policy initiatives when more mainstream communities unanimously adopt pro-equality initiatives. Gidget, my nine pound Morkie, declared her candidacy for mayor after several people on and offline encouraged me to run for office. ‘Gidget for Wilton Manors Mayor 2014’ was a way to voice my frustration with humor and send a bold message that we can do better as a community and we have a right to demand authentic leadership. She is full of chutzpah and well known along Wilton Drive. I know you weren’t exactly thrilled with his open letter to the Sun-Sentinel stating benefits for employees with domestic benefits... Mayor Resnick did provide a wonderful

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Bobby Blair: Hiding Inside the Baseline

Blair (right) with Nick Bolletieri

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hriving in South Florida” will be on a break for a couple weeks, as publisher Bobby Blair readies himself for an upcoming press conference at the U.S. Open in New York, regarding his memoir, Hiding Inside the Baseline. The memoir will recount Blair’s years spent inside of the closet as a gay tennis player. Blair hopes that his story will be a guide for future athletes as he launches his global LGBT athletic mentoring program. The mentoring program will provide a private, safe, and confidential support team as athletes journey through

“ Bobby Blair is committed to providing a safe and confidential support team for LGBT athletes around the globe”

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personal and professional aspects of their LGBT sexual orientation. Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and former professional tennis player Billie Jean King has sun praises of Blair, stating, “Bobby Blair is committed to providing a safe and confidential support team for LGBT athletes around the globe and by sharing his own experiences and showing how important it is to live your truth, I know he will make a major impact in the lives of those he reaches through his foundation and his new book.” Speaking on his former coach, the legendary Nick Bolletieri, Blair says: “Nick Bollettieri convinced me I could do anything I wanted to in life. I believed him then and still do.” Blair admits that Bollettieri made a huge impact on his life, saying, “He is a huge part of this. He is 100 percent responsible for my whole life.” The upcoming press conference will be held at on August 29 at 9 a.m., at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. Confirmed panelists for the conference include Nick Bolletieri, LZ Granderson, Sven Groeneveld, Barry Buss, Carling BassettSeguso and Patricia Jensen. A special letter of support will be read by Billie Jean King. Additional details on Hiding Inside the Baseline will be announced following the press conference.

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EQUALI-TEA DANCE

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THE WEEK

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The Week 8/22 to 8/28

The Backstreet Boys, Cashetta and Marc Anthony Marc Anthony Friday, August 23rd at American Airlines Arena

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The Art of Wine and Food

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Instead of the traditional food and wine pairing, this month’s ‘Art of Wine and Food’ will feature a surprise treat. The Museum of Art’s monthly event will be hosting a special screening of the film “SOMM,” which the museum describes as “a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into the mysterious world of the Court of Master Sommeliers.” The film follows four sommeliers as they try to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier test, which, if passed, allows them access to one of the most prestigious groups in recent history: The Court of Master Sommeliers. In addition to the screening, certified sommelier and wine educator Stephanie Miskew will host the event, with a special guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with fine wines. 6:30 p.m. Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. 1 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 33301.

Cashetta’s Psychic Cabaret

Local drag personality Cashetta is transcending traditional drag Grammy-winning artist Marc Anboundaries with her magic show, thony will be bringing some of his which will be maksalsa skills to the sunny ing a special apcity of Miami this weekpearance at Alibi’s end. Selling 12 million Manchester Room albums worldwide is this weekend just one of Anthony’s (she’s been workmajor successes – to ing on the patrons name a few, he also of Blue Moon in purchased a piece of the Delaware this sumMiami Dolphins, had mer). Cashetta has two children with Jenopened for Cyndi nifer Lopez, appeared in Lauper and has apvarious acting roles and peared on “The Toperformed at the 2012 Cashetta (8/23) day Show,” “Late Democratic National Night with Conan Convention. Anthony has been perO’Brien” and “Outlaugh Festival forming for over 20 years now, and on Wisecrack” with Margaret Cho. is currently touring in support of his Cashetta’s description for the event eleventh studio album, “3.0,” which promises “a fabulous evening of is his first original salsa album in mind reading, magic and mayhem.” over ten years. 8 p.m. American Leave the bad juju at home. 10 p.m. Airlines Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd, Alibi. 2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton ManMiami, 33132. ors, 33305.

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TUESDAY 8/27

Under Where? Ramrod’s underwear night is a night for the masses (if you don’t work early Wednesday morning that is). The theme is accessible and fun. Who doesn’t own a decent pair of underwear? Check your pesky clothes at the door (because clothes are so 2012) and get your buns inside for a night of fun. From midnight to 1 a.m., you drink free well liquor and draft beer, just for showing off those skivvies. Seriously. No tricks or strings here (pun intended), just a bunch of men enjoying other men in their underwear. Open until 2 a.m. Ramrod. 1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 33304.

SATURDAY 8/24

Opening Reception for Valyn Calhoun’s Exhibit

Bear Invasion at Boom The bear invasion is almost upon us. South Florida welcomes back ‘Bear Invasion’ to Boom, where the previ-

WEDNESDAY 8/28

GuyMag Mixer at Rumors SUNDAY 8/25

Backstreet’s Back Here it is – the day you’ve been waiting for. You’ve thought about it before. Okay, maybe you’ve been consistently thinking of it. Maybe your boyfriend broke up with you when they walked into your room and saw the posters, but you just can’t help it. You love the Backstreet Boys. It’s okay, we do too. We still have our signed posters framed, proudly displayed on our office walls. We even thought about bringing back the nylon tear-away pants from the 90s/00s, but we knew it wouldn’t slide on the drive. You

Every month, we give readers and advertisers the chance to mingle MONDAY 8/26 in a comfortable setting in order to network and promote their brand or business. The $500 advertising Forget the Olympics, the Stonewall credit raffle is an added bonus, National Museum & Archives is but we think you’d enjoy the event currently hosting an exhibit that we even in its absence. Meet fellow cashould all be atttending--a celebrareer-oriented individuals and land tion of the evolution of the Gay your next big gig, or get on stage Games. Created in 1981 by Olymand promote your business yourpian Dr. Tom Waddell, the games self--the choice is yours. Enjoy hors still continue to this day, every d’oeuvres and one complimentary four years, just like the Olympics. drink upon entry, and make conUpon inception, Waddell stated, nections that could last a lifetime. “We feel strongly that the term Presented by Guy Magazine, the ‘Olympic’ is integral to what we Florida Agenda and the Wilton intend to achieve. Our eight days Manors Development Alliance. 6:30 of cultural events and sport will be p.m. Rumors Bar & Grill. 2426 Wila testament to our character and ton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305. our wholesomeness; arts and ath-

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Local photographer Valyn Calhoun is an interesting person. His work usually features erotic portraits, and focuses on themes of homoeroticism, fetishism, nightlife and fashion, all highly stylized and eyecatching. For just over a month, a collection based on Valyn will be on exhibit at Boynton Beach’s ActivistArtistA Gallery. The exhibit will feature a series of self portraits as well as some portraits of Valyn taken by photographer Rita Baum. The promotional image, one of Baum’s portraits of Calhoun, is anything but ordinary, and has been causing quite a commotion, even within the artistic community. Naked, wearing an unidentified white fur coat, Calhoun’s hand, covered in blood, rests against his cheek. The image is calming yet disturbing. Peaceful but simultaneously violent. Though the exhibition is the talk of the town, the real party is the opening exhibit. With live music, food and exotic leatherwear and jewels for sale, the exhibit has turned into a full-blown party. 7 p.m. ActivistArtistA Gallery. 422 W Industrial Ave, Boynton Beach, 33426.

letics within the Olympic format.” The first Gay Games took place in San Francisco August 27 through September 5, 1982, with more than 1,300 participating athletes. To contract how much it has grown over the years, in 2006, over 12,000 participated in the Games. The 2014 Games are scheduled to take place in Cleveland, Ohio. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stonewall National Museum & Archives. 1300 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 33304.

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are not alone in your addiction to 90s boy bands. Hell, there’s even a Backstreet Boys cruise that departs out of South Florida every year. Well, now you don’t have to be seabound to enjoy the perks. Your favorite boy band is here (you’ll have to patiently wait for that ‘N Sync reunion), and all we can think is, “I want it that way.” 7 p.m. Cruzan Amphitheatre. 601 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, 33411.

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Johnny’s 33rd anniversary is here, and to celebrate, the club is offering a pretty wild deal: Free drinks and free entry from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (and Sunday if you like their Facebook page). The bar has been providing live dancers for over three decades now, and we thank them for it. Who doesn’t like a little meat with their drinks? For access to free Sunday night drinks or for any other information, visit the club’s page at facebook.com/johnnysfans. Open 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. 2 a.m. on Sunday. Johnny’s. 1116 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 33312.

ous invasion played out to great success. The goal of the event is simple – “to bring together like-minded men and their admirers for a night of hot, friendly, sexy fun,” according to the official event page. The party has four simple rules: Check your attitude at the door, be nice, have fun, and finally, don’t judge them and they “won’t eat you.” Their motto? “Mo’ bears is mo’ better.” 9 p.m. Boom Wilton Manors. 2232 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305.

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17) PJ’S CORNER POCKET (Recently Closed) 924 North Flagler Drive Wilton Manors

2) BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 3) BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale 4) BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 5) CORNER PUB 1915 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors 6) CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale 7) 13 I Even 2037 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL

22) SIDELINES (Closed for August) 2031 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

21) SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors

9) INFINITY LOUNGE 2184 WIlton Drive Wilton Manors

23) SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale

8) DUDES 3270 NE 33rd St Fort Lauderdale

10) JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale

24) THE STABLE 11) LIPS 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd 205 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale Oakland Park

26) TROPICS 2000 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

12)THE MANOR COMPLEX 25) TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd 2345 Wilton Drive Fort Lauderdale Wilton Manors 13) MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale

14) MONKEY BUSINESS 27) VILLAGE PUB 2283 Wilton Drive 2740 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors Fort Lauderdale

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This is an awesome exercise which works the legs, core, back, shoulders and arms! 1) Grabbing a pair of TRX straps, bend your knees to 90 degrees as if you were sitting. Your arms should be stretched out, maintaining resistance, with your back (spine) erect. 2) Next, pull yourself into a standing position, leaning slightly as shown, simultaneously opening your arms past shoulder width. Repeat the motion 10 to 12 times. Perform three sets. TIP OF THE WEEK Here’s a healthy, protein-rich breakfast that’s perfect for a Sunday morning when you crave traditional pancakes: SWEET POTATO PANCAKES Ingredients: • 150 grams (about 2 medium) mashed sweet potato • 1 scoop whey (I prefer vanilla) • 3 egg whites • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp nutmeg • 1 Tbsp cinnamon Directions: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth. Cook batches in pre-sprayed skillet/waffle maker on medium high temperature until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown. Serve with cinnamon and sugar-free syrup. Nutrition Per Serving (without walnuts): • Calories: 309 • Fat: 1g • Protein: 40g • Carbs: 35g Peter Jackson is a fitness and nutrition coach and the owner of Push Fitness and Club One CrossFit in Oakland Park. He welcomes your questions at peter@PushFitnessFTL.com.

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Q: I want to build muscle and gain size quickly. Should I be doing high reps or low reps? What’s the difference? –Eric C., Pompano Beach A: The short answer is this: low reps of 1 to 5 (in combination with explosive moves and longer rest periods of 1-3 minutes) are ideal for building strength and power while higher reps in the 8 to 12 range (in a faster-paced training regimen with shorter rest periods of 30 to 90 seconds between sets) are best for hypertrophy (muscle growth). Choose a weight that allows you to reach failure in each range. However, there’s much more to building muscle than how many reps you perform. The three critical factors are nutrition, rest and the volume of work performed in the gym — that is, the total number of sets multiplied by the total number of reps. High volume workouts have been proven by exercise scientists to release more of the anabolic hormones which are vital for muscle growth. So many guys at the gym complain about hitting a plateau and finding it difficult to make gains. The common reason is usually that they are doing the same familiar exercises in the same order with the same number of reps. The reason they can’t make gains is that their muscles have adapted to the routine and need to be “shocked” and “confused” in order to grow. Our muscles are made up of different fiber types which respond differently to stimulation, so the best approach is to constantly change not only intensity and volume levels but the exercises themselves, making sure the target muscle is worked from different angles. This style of training, called Periodization, has been scientifically proven to be effective in muscle gains. Your program in a given week might look like this: Workout #1: 6-8 reps, Workout #2: 8-10 reps and Workout #3: 10-12 reps. Again, for the lower rep ranges you will want to go heavy with the weights and progressively lighter with the higher repetition sets. Be sure to rotate through different exercises. Use this training protocol over a 12-week period, track your results and I’m sure you’ll experience the gains you are seeking.

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his delicious, easy soup is loosely derived from the Russian and Ukrainian variations listed under traditional borscht. Who knew?? I made it last week ‘cause we had bought too many carrots, and other veggies including beetroot, for our juicing…and of course we weren’t juicing! Right says I, I’ll make a soup with that, and I did. OMG….Everyone LOVED it. • 4 big carrots • 2 beetroots • 1 big onion • Fresh rosemary or thyme • Good olive oil • Salt and pepper • Hot sauce Chop all the vegetables. Saute the onion in hot olive oil for 10 min or until golden brown, stirring often so that it doesn’t stick to the pan. Add the beetroots, carrots, fresh rosemary and the water and cook for about 20 or 30 min. Fish out the rosemary stalk. Blend and season to taste. I threw in a good splash of hot sauce. You are a chef!

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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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Rock Star Food without the Attitude BY GRANT JAMES

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pon walking into Sushi Rock, you know right away that you’ve stumbled upon something special. The restaurant definitely puts the “rock” in “Sushi Rock,” naming their speciality rolls, dishes, and deserts after famous rock stars and occasionally song titles (Elvis, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Pepper, Fiona Apple, “Feeling Hot Hot Hot,” etc). The space is the second ‘Sushi Rock’ location to open (the first is located on East Las Olas), and is significantly bigger than the first. While the Las Olas location is small and intimate, the Wilton Manors location is anything but that. With high ceilings, ample seating, and parking out front (a necessity for the drive), this restaurant can hold quite a big group of hungry sushi-goers. “The music they’re playing is old,” said a man seated near me (who on a side note likely retired around the time of President Nixon’s term). The song was Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” which was noticeably old. You should take note that the restaurant plays all sorts of rock (70s-90s mostly) to further fuel their ongoing theme of fusing together rock music and sushi. When I sat down, my server was over to take my drink order before I could say “sake.” She gave me some recommendations on chilled sake, which I went with based solely on the branding. The Aladdin sake ($15) bottle was exactly as I had pictured. It was light but flavorful, and came in a beautiful light blue “genie” bottle. The edamame tasted

like your standard edamame, or maybe I was just too hung up on the genie bottle to notice. At the table next to me, I heard one man proclaim, “The calamari was excellent, thank you.” I looked over to see that all three men were eating hot plates and no sushi. While I thought of it as a form of blasphemy, I guess it could be viewed as the restaurant having a diverse menu, with options for all walks of life. Tomato, potato. When my “Feeling Hot Hot Hot” ($15) arrived, I knew I was in love. It had a spicy habanero caviar on the outside, with spicy tuna on the inside. If you’re a true fan of spicy sushi, this is the roll for you. On a scale from 1-10 (10 being the hottest), I’d give it a solid 7. Next, I ordered the Tarantula roll ($12) which may not be a rock star roll by nature, but still rocks nonetheless. The Tarantula was made up of fried softshell crab, leaf lettuce, green apple and spicy mayo. Yes, green apple. You could barely taste it through the flavors of the spicy mayo and fried crab, but it definitely gave the dish a nice tartness and texture. To finish, I ordered the Fiona Apple ($8): Crispy little spring rolls, stuffed with an apple-raisin filling and topped with vanilla ice cream. It was fantastic and I will be back to eat all of its successors. The service was prompt and friendly. The sushi, fresh, creative and high quality. Get in there and try out this rock star menu. Make sure you tell them the Florida Agenda sent you.

SUSHI ROCK 2199 WILTON DR, WILTON MANORS, 33305 954-533-5162

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with a 24-hour gym that’s hard to beat for convenience. It’s close to all things relevant, and has an incredibly lavish outdoor pool overlooking the St. John River, complete with glistening bodies from the local muscle set who have taken to using it as their sunning spot du jour. For more diehard training, there is always the dependable Bailey’s Power-

Located along the St. Johns River, the city of 1,300,000 is flourishing economically, with affordable housing, trendy restaurants, and some fine tourist attractions including our favorite the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

house Gym (11740 San Jose Blvd) where the men of mass congregate when they’re not showing off their eight-packs on the dance floor at The Metro (849 Willow Branch Ave between Plum and Green) in its Disco Club. Now, here’s the deal. The Metro is actually seven clubs disguised as one, and the dance floor is just the beginning. On weekends, the Boiler Room hosts The Metro’s Dick Dancers, who take it off for tips. In Club Shadows, the fake fems do their impersonations. In the cleverly named Game Room, you’ll find pool tables, arcade and video games. For the more refined gentlemen, there’s the Rainbow Room, a intimate piano bar. Fresh air is a constant at the outdoor Tiki Bar, while Sapphos is The Metro’s very own women’s bar with a full authentically female revue. Don’t ya love it? The one-time Third Dimension 3D has simplified its name and its look. Now called In Cahoots (711 Edison Ave at Park St), the club has a different theme every night, Drag, hip hop, casino nights, and go-go girls should be enough to convince you to check in advance what’s going down. A word to the wise.

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or far too many years, Jacksonville, FL, has been regarded by muscle gods and hairless twinks as the ugly step-sister to Fort Lauderdale. If you haven’t paid a visit up north to our conservative neighbor, it is time to go explore. You’ll find that the party is just revving up with new-found excitement thanks to the gentrification of the Riverside, Avondale and Marco neighborhoods, just teeming with gays and lesbians. Oh, all right, perhaps “teeming” is a bit of an oversell, but as Florida’s largest city, there is absolutely no shortage of sweetie-pies and those who like them. Located along the St. Johns River, the city of 1,300,000 is flourishing economically, with affordable housing, trendy restaurants, and some fine tourist attractions including our favorite the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens (829 Riverside Ave). The Cummer (gotta love that name) has a wide variety of European masters and American impressionists, to be sure. But head outside for the real show. The two-and-a-half acres of outside gardens

along the river are a cruising paradise for those in the know. The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (1 Alltel Stadium Place) was only constructed in 1995, but has recently undergone a $63 million renovation. Among the additions are a 25,000-square-foot sports bar called the Bud Zone, and a 20,000-squarefoot Patio, as well as newly renovated clubs and suites. Adjacent to the stadium, on the old practice fields (used from 1995 through 2003) is a 400,000-square-foot entertainment zone known as the Pepsi Plaza. For Jaguars game days, this area includes tailgate cabanas for pregame hospitality, a corporate hospitality area, interactive games, and a stage for pregame and postgame entertainment. On our first trip to Jacksonville many years ago, we stayed in the now-defunct Heart of Jacksonville Motel, an absolute dive that served us well for many a onenight stand. We’ve upgraded these days, and highly recommend the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront-Downtown (1201 Riverplace Blvd, on S. Main St.). It’s an extremely gay-friendly chain hotel

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CLEANING SERVICES CLEAN IT RITE! THE BEST CLEANING SERVICE FOR YOUR BUCK! 1BR-$55, 2BR-$65, 3BR-$75. 10 years in business. Serving BROWARD, South Palm Beach, and North Miami. Excellent rates and references! Call Manny, (954) 560-4443

EMPLOYMENT 5 POINTS MASSAGE, Your Relaxation Oasis in Wilton Manors is looking for 2-3 exceptionally talented Licensed Massage Therapists to work as contract workers, part time on an appointment by appointment basis. Thai massage, Reflexology, and other specialty techniques especially considered. Men and women considered. Must be licensed in the State of Florida and carry state-required personal liability insurance. Studio opens in early June. Call Tom Marten at 954-295-7041 or e-mail at tom@5pointsmassage.com for further info. Be part of Wilton Manors premiere massage studio.

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RENT / LEASE SPACIOUS STUDIO,COTTAGE/FT.LAUDERDALE Private gated complex/parking.separate entrance.Garden/courtyard. Full kitchen,walk-in closet,A/C heat,tile floors/close to wilton man.beach,shopping,bars REDUCED $650./month For Info. Call noon -8pm. (954) 522-8147 WILTON MANORS 1BR/1BA, 9 unit gay complex, Tile floors. Tropical setting, CAC/Heat, in-ground pool. $735/Mo., includes water. 1 year lease, NO pets. Credit check. John (954) 326, 9096 ROYAL PARK Near Wilton Manors. 1BR/1.5 BA, $825$900/mo. 2BR/2BA, $950-$1100/mo. Gated community, security. Clubhouse, pools, gym, spa, sauna & steam room. Pets ok. Cable/water/trash included. Call aim Naqi, Realtor, RWSF (954) 565-2025. WILTON MANORS/FORT LAUDERDALE. Cleanest Apartment in Town! 2 bedroom apartment, private laundry, Reserved parking, tile, central air $900 Avail Sept 1st, call Nick (954) 805-1195 VICTORIA PARK STUDIO Renovated, A/C, beautiful garden entrance, quiet 5 unit bldg, shared W/D, safe area. All Utilities paid. $600/month (954) 763-3222 OAKLAND PARK unfurnished room available August 1st. Professional GWM seeks same. Share bathroom. W/D in unit. Lite kitchen privileges. Non smoker. Must be employed. No pets. Please call Sergio (954) 303-5355 1 BEDROOM APT IN DUPLEX- large private fenced yard,very nice apartment, washer dryer in great neighborhood. 825 NE 16th Place, $850/mo. Available May 15. call Nick 954-805-1195 WILTON MANORS, 1BR/1BA ,Nicely updated, Tiled floors, Good yard space, Very Tropical, Laundry room, Newer kitchen, Small pets ok, Walk Ability to the Drive, F/L/S/ $775.00. 954-234-8759 Robert Geary MacKilligan “Your Life Partner n Real Estate” Galleria International Realty On Las Olas FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS, 2BR /1BA, Plus Den, Nicely Updated, Laundry, Small pets ok, Tiled Floors, Smaller Private Backyard.$1250 F/L/S 954-2348759 Robert Geary MacKilligan “Your Life Partner In Real Estate”Galleria International Realty On Las Oas.

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