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Ryan Skipper becomes inspiration for Gay American Hero. PAGE 8

Island City Art Walk begins Friday, see Bob Deutsch’s works at DDG. PAGE 3

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By Bob Deutsch

THE STATEWIDE VOICE OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY

The Best of the Best in LGBT Florida Oprah Winfrey once said, “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” That means that the winners of the 2010 Florida Agenda’s Best Of annual reader poll are seizing their opportunity to make an impact now and well into the future. While the individuals, businesses or non-profits are taking home the coveted Florida Agenda Best Of title, the real winners this year are our readers, who continue to support the local LGBT outfits that make our community flourish. It’s thanks to you that the BEST bars, restaurants and nightclubs continue to provide us entertainment. It’s thanks to you that the BEST non-profits continue to fight for LGBT rights or help the less fortunate in our kinship. It’s thanks to you that the BEST characters in our populace continue to be employed and are able to share their magical gifts and talents. As we take this special issue to salute them, you have the next 51 weeks to make an impact in the community and in the lives of others. And who knows, you could be taking home a Best Of honor next year. But until then, keep volunteering, take advantage of happy hour, enjoy the community theatre – but most of all, keep doing your part to ensure that the LGBT community continues to thrive. The 2010 Florida Agenda’s Best of annual reader poll starts on page 32.

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Police searching for separate suspects involved in two attacks By DMITRY RASHNITSOV Wilton Manors Police are investigating a series of attempted rapes and muggings that have caused grave concern in and around the small predominantly gay and lesbian community. At about 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, 23-year-old Kevin Burns was attacked and forcefully sodomized in the 1800 block of N. Dixie Highway in Fort Lauderdale, less than a block outside

of Wilton Manors, according to a Wilton Manors Police Report. According to Burns, he was walking down Dixie Highway when a 5-foot- 9-inch white male with a swimmer’s build, who appeared to be in his 40’s with dark hair and dark circles under his eyes, asked him for a cigarette. “After I handed him a cigarette he smashed me over my head with a big rock,” Burns recalls. “He went and

grabbed my shirt and ripped my shirt and used it to strangle me. As he was strangling me he stabbed me seven times with a hypodermic needle. I don’t know what was in the needle. I don’t know what it was for. I went to go scream and he took the shirt and he held it even tighter and said ‘shut the fuck up.’” Burns said that he was terrified and could not believe what was happening to him, but that was just the beginning of

the ordeal. Burns ended up falling to the ground. “He starts pushing me over the wires, takes a knife out and cuts my belt,” Burns said. “Then he takes my pants and rips them completely off. With his bare hands he reached in and grabbed my underwear and just tore it off of me. He then put the knife back on my throat,

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SOUTH BEACH, Fla. - South Beach was once the gay capital of South Florida, and a new hotel opening on Collins Avenue is hoping to bring some classiness back to the gay scene on the party island. Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Collins Ave., is scheduled to start catering to guests Nov. 21. With 54 rooms, three pools, two restaurants and a bar, Lords South Beach is attempting to be an all-encompassing property that guests only leave when they want to go to the beach. They are also offering an in-house social network, where guests can connect with each other and plan dinner reservations. “We are thrilled to bring this exciting hospitality concept to South Beach; our goal is provide a liberal, proud, playful experience for guests,” said Founder Brian Gorman. “We hope that Lords South Beach will raise the bar for what the discerning gay traveler can expect from a hotel.” Lords is also pairing with popular gay hotspot Crunch Fitness to offer free gym access to its guests. One of the hotel’s more unique concepts is that they pledge to donate 10 percent of all profits to charity. Depending on which room a guest stays in, the three charities that will receive money include Care Resource, Point Foundation and the Hetrick-Martin Institute. Care Resource is a local charity that assists people with HIV, while Point Foundation and HetrickMartin Institute are national charities that provide education resources for LGBT students. If you stay there, make sure to check out the “Stay Naked” in-room dining option. H

was a member of the paparazzi before the term was even invented. Now the world can view some never before seen prints during “Stars Thru My Lens,” Deutsch’s exhibit at the Dennis Dean Galleries, 2440-B Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. The exhibit will run from Nov. 19 through Dec 31. There will be a meet the artist reception on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the gallery. Deutsch began shooting photos of movie stars in the ’60s. As a resident of New York City, he was able to get up close and personal with many stars by hanging around Broadway theatres. “When I was a teenager growing up in NYC I developed two loves: movie stars and photography,” Deutsch said. “One of my first encounters was with Marilyn Monroe, when she came to Madison Square Garden to sing happy birthday to President Kennedy (May 19, 1962).” Deutsch later began freelancing for Time, Newsweek and People magazines. He also was invited to many star-studded parties and spent many evenings at Studio 54. His exhibit includes photos from this time period with shots of Barbra Streisand, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Tony Danza, Kevin Bacon, Liz Taylor and many more. “I spent many hours with Elizabeth Taylor – once while she was Mrs. John Warner,” Deutsch said. “We spent a day together in Delaware at a race track, and another time I was allowed to photograph the first performance of her Broadway debut in ‘The Little Foxes.’ I was also allowed to photograph what turned out to be Elvis' last concert in early 1977 – he died soon after this tour, and photos taken during his concert have been sold and published all over the world.” H

Rare photos of Barbra Streisand and others showcased in ‘Stars Thru My Lens’ FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Imagine having photographs of some of the most sought out celebrities from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and not having anywhere to showcase them. That’s the dilemma that photographer Bob Deutsch has found himself in. Deutsch

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Recent rape, attempted mugging within one week RAPE continued from Page 1 made little slices on my neck, telling me to ‘shut up, shut up, be quiet, shut up.’” Burns said the unidentified male continued hitting him in the head with a rock and pushing his face into the dirt. “He tried to penetrate me once and it wasn’t working,” Burns said. “Then there was something slimy, spit or lube or something, he did get in, and with one searing, burning, unimaginable pain he was in. He just kept slamming my body and slamming and slamming and slamming, and he just kept pushing my face in the dirt telling me to ‘shut up’ and ‘not to cry’ and then it was over. He hit me one more time on the back of the head and told me not to move or he would kill me.” Before the attack started, Burns was on the phone with his ex-boyfriend, who according By Bob Kecskemety to the police report, heard the entire attack take place. Burns Kevin Burns was attacked and raped Nov. 12 in Fort Lauderdale. remembers calling the police department, and initially Wilton Manors ed an attempted mugging by two black police arrived but could not touch Burns men who appeared to be in their late until Fort Lauderdale Police arrived teens or early 20’s. According to a Wilton Manors Police because he was in their jurisdiction. According to the Fort Lauderdale report, Dixon was walking south at the Police report, “the victim had dirt on his 2400 Block of NE Sixth Avenue near 26th person consistent with a struggle occur- Street when two black males approached ring on the ground. The victim had a him, and one of them punched him in the bruise on the left side of his head. The vic- face. Dixon described the male who tim had scrape marks on various areas punched him as 5-feet-8-inches to 5-feetsuch as stomach and back area. The vic- 10-inches tall, 180-200 lbs, wearing a white tim had knife blade marks on the left side tank top, black shorts with a white stripe of his neck consistent with a knife being down the sides and a green-colored hat. held against the surface of his neck and The second male was 5-feet-8-inches to 5feet-10-inches tall, 200-210 lbs, wearing a moving slightly during the incident.” Burns said he is taking anti-retroviral white polo shirt that had horizontal yelmedication because doctors are worried he low and blue stripes, and black shorts may have been infected with HIV infected past his knees. “When he punched me he knocked my blood from the hypodermic needle. Burns said officers told him they are glasses off and I yelled what are you investigating several attacks of a similar doing,” Dixon recalls. “One of them told me to give them whatever I had in my nature in the area. “He took a piece of my heart, he took a pockets. I turned to walk away and one of piece of my soul, he took a piece of me,” them grabbed my backpack. I turned and Burns said. “He took a piece of who I am punched them and they both backed off. with him when he walked away from me They then walked away from me – not that night and left me in the dirt. I’m not ran, but just casually walked away.” Dixon was able to reach police, but by going to be one of those people who curls up in a ball and cries; I’m not going to let the time they arrived, the two suspects this ruin me. I will get my dignity back, I were nowhere to be seen. This is not the first incident of its kind will get my heart and soul back, and the only way to do that is to make sure he on the same road, with at least three similar incidents reported to Wilton Manors pays.” Police within the last six months. If you have any information about either the reported rape on Nov. 12 or the On Nov. 5, in a completely unrelated attempted mugging on Nov. 5, please conincident on the other side of Wilton tact the Wilton Manors Police at (954) 390Manors, 23-year-old Ryan Dixon thwart- 2150. H

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Ryan Skipper: the inspiration behind the National Rainbow Memorial

PUBLISHER KEVIN HOPPER

By SCOTT HALL It all started in March 2007 as I was watching the local news and heard of a young man who had been murdered for being gay. His name was Ryan Skipper, and he would later become the inspiration for the National Rainbow Memorial, not to mention a Gay American Hero. At 25, Skipper was your everyday bighearted, handsome young guy living out of the cage of shame and fear in Polk County, Florida, which is located between Orlando and Tampa. It takes a lot of courage and strength to live as an LGBT person in an area where the presence of the KKK is prominent. It’s also home to a local sheriff who implied that Skipper got what he deserved because he was out looking for sex. To date, that sheriff has never apologized to Skipper’s family for his insensitive statements. Skipper, who was openly gay, was attacked in his own car. His body was found on the side of a road, his throat slashed and as many as 20 stab wounds covered his torso. The two cowards who brutally murdered Skipper were convicted and are serving two life terms

with no possibility of parole. Unfortunately, Skipper’s death is part of an alarming statistic: one LGBT person is murdered every nine days, and one gay bashing occurs every six hours in America. Since his death, Skipper’s parents have started a PFLAG chapter in Polk County and are fighting hate on the frontlines. His brother is on the Gay American Heroes advisory board and has traveled to Washington, D.C. and met with President Barack Obama as part of a coalition to get a national hate crime law passed. It’s time to show the world our heroes because our family and friends are being stolen from us because of hate. We will not live in fear, but rather face the ongoing violence against the LGBT community head on. We will be united in this fight for respect, dignity and protections under the law. It is through awareness, education and perseverance that we will prevail and honor the lives of all our Gay American Heroes. Teach love, fight hate, save Lives and give Hope – The National Rainbow Memorial.

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The Amazon Trail: The Nice Lesbian Neighbors By LEE LYNCH I do get cranky sometimes when the doorbell rings. It’s a learned response to solicitors. Got religion? I have my own beliefs thank-you-very-much. Buy chocolate bars? I’d love to, but the budget’s too tight. Vote for WHO? Are you out of your freakin’ tree? And yes, you can come in our yard to retrieve your wiffle ball, frisbee, SpongeBob kite, little brother and pet snake. Once a year, Halloween makes me a complete curmudgeon. My sweetheart is a nice person. She likes to support the local elementary school’s baseball team. She’ll buy those chocolate bars and give them away at work. She gives neighbor kids blanket permission to retrieve their wiffle balls, frisbees, SpongeBob kites, little brothers and pet snakes. She enjoys giving out candy to excited, costumed munchkins. And she’s right. It’s good to be pleasant to the neighbors. Good for them, good for the neighborhood, good for the soul. It’s especially important for us because we want to be the nice lesbian neighbors. I can sign every online petition for ENDA, DADT, and NO ON NOMA that comes my way, but if I scowl at little kids congregating in our driveway or turn off the lights and don’t answer the door at Halloween, I’m not only condemning myself to everlasting grinchhood, I’m teaching non-gays, who outnumber us in our development hundreds to two,

that lesbians are unhappy grouches too different to be trusted or tolerated. So I’m getting with the program, though in so many ways I don’t know how. Take the tomboy across the street. Just because she acts like a daredevil on her bicycle, rides a skateboard with élan, has her own basketball hoop in her driveway and walks like a seasoned butch, doesn’t mean she’s going to breeze into holy dykedom at puberty. She’s only about a half a step away from puberty now. Any day she’s going to wake up and see her future living across the street from her. While she comes to terms with her own sexuality, will she feel the need to make trouble for us: call us names? Out us to young mischief-makers? Vandalize our home? Or, will she come to our door seeking a way into the gay world? What if she flings herself out of her closet and brings attention to us? It won't be an easy journey for her as she has a passel of ragtail non-gay relatives. The men drive diesel pickups with oversized tires. The women drive mini vans with church stickers. There’s also a tattle-tale girly little sister and lots of cousins: hard-staring little kids, very unlike the tomboy, who always averts her eyes. I keep my distance. The last thing I want is to be the nice lesbian neighbor she decides to hang around. Or for her to swoon at my sweetheart’s feet. I know what I was like when I first came out, crushed out on a

teacher, too excited to hide who I was, longing for entry to the gay life, yet too shy and too scared and too outlawed to knock on any doors. That was a long time ago. These days, any tomboy can look us up on the internet. At the same time, the ancient taboos have not disappeared. She may ignore her instincts, go to her prom with a guy and add her kids to the passel of relatives. Or she may ring our doorbell. What will she need to know? What can I give her? If she shows up on our doorstep, what’s the right thing for a nice lesbian neighbor to do? Invite the kid in for a cup of tea and honest talk? Jolly her along with smirks and winks? We keep our lawn green and neat, plant flowers, trim the shrubs and pick up after our dog. Our public displays of affection are minor, and only one neighbor knows we’re married. We have no piles of loud dykes at parties. We smile and say hello, go to the community picnics and admire the kids’ accomplishments. We’re the perfect neighbors except we're – you know – lesbians. Maybe this is the best message we can send our tomboy neighbor, that she can expect to live happily ever after any way and anywhere she wants. That we are neither seducers nor threats. But, oh, what if she needs more than that? What if we can save her life? What if I don’t answer the door?

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Curing the hopeless romantic revolving door syndrome By ARLEN KEITH LEIGHT, PH.D. The short-lived relationship was rocky at best. You initially thought this man was really for you. Thinking about him made you feel whole, happy and hopeful. He showed great interest in being with you. He had some great qualities, but right from the start you knew there were some “issues.” Being the eternal optimist you figured you’d work at it in hopes of true love, romance and relationship. You almost immediately felt a total emotional commitment. You found yourself thinking about him often – maybe obsessively – and projecting a life together. When the problems became greater than the “relationship” satisfaction, it ended with a feeling of relief mixed with disappointment. But now it is time to move on, and before you can blink an eye someone appears with great qualities and, well, some “issues.” Despite that why not see if this new man is “the one?” So you invest again only to find later you are ready to jump ship again. Within days of it ending, another “true love” comes along. This pattern of obsessive-compulsive behavior is complex and multi-dimensional.

The likelihood is that you feel empty and lonely without feeling the attention and love of a potential partner. The pain of each break-up is avoided by the emersion into the next relationship. There was likely childhood emotional neglect and/or abuse. By ignoring red flags or lacking filters to make wise choices, you are essentially asking for a repetition of childhood abuse, neglect and/or emotional pain. Unconsciously you are repeating the family-of-origin pattern, which is actually familiar and comfortable compared with the prospect of true intimacy. The repetitive compulsion is an unconscious attempt to heal the wounds of childhood thinking that the new person will fully love you because of the interest shown upon meeting. It is this initial interest that is so alluring and bypasses your rational mind that might otherwise realize the prospective partner is not a good match. The initial excitement of a relationship provides a brain chemical brain response that creates a high, which has the potential to be very addicting and covers up any feelings of loss or grief associated with the last rela-

tionship or childhood pain. Despite the near desperation to be in a relationship, the pattern actually sets you up for future loneliness — the very feeling you are trying to avoid.

Here are some suggested steps to remedy the behavior pattern: 1. Find a therapist who is not invested in your desire to be in a relationship. 2. Take time off from dating to be by yourself; feel the pain of loneliness and be with the anxiety. 3.. Work on feeling good and complete about yourself. Remember, fulfillment does not require partnership. 4.. After a sufficient period of time, enter the dating world slowly and know what you want in a partner. 5.. Experience dating without a relationship in mind. Don’t limit yourself to one person and don’t confuse interest from others with love. 6.. If you are going to date someone more than a couple of times, be sure they are emotionally, intellectually and sexually available and compatible. Learn to say “no” if there are red flags.

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Fort Lauderdale GARDEN OF LIGHTS Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie, presents Garden of Lights beginning Nov. 26. The botanical gardens and historic Wray Home are decked out with thousands of lights, decorations, and holiday music fills the air. Each Saturday and Sunday in December, the Gardens will remain open until 6 p.m. so guests may enjoy the lights at dusk. Each weekend will also bring concerts and performances and visits from Santa, which are all complimentary with admission to the Gardens.H

“STARS THRU MY LENS” Photographer Bob Deutsch’s exhibit “Stars Thru My Lens,” will be presented at Dennis Dean Galleries Nov. 19 through the end of December. There will be a Meet the Artist reception on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. at the gallery, 2440-B Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Deutsch began shooting photos of movie stars in the ’60s. As a resident of New York City, he was able to get up close and personal with many stars by hanging around Broadway theatres. He later began freelancing for Time, Newsweek and People magazines. His exhibit includes photos from this time period with shots of Barbra Streisand, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Tony Danza, Kevin Bacon, Liz Taylor and many more.H

ISLAND CITY ART WALK Island City Inc. announces the fifth season of the Island City Art Walk. The art walk will resume on Nov. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and takes place the third Friday of each month through April. The Art Walk takes place along Wilton Drive, with participants including galleries, eclectic stores, cafes, boutiques and upscale restaurants, which will host over 40 local artists. This is a grassroots collaboration bringing culture and business together for the public to enjoy.H

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Miami GAY & LESBIAN WALKING TOURS OF SOUTH BEACH The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) and the Miami Design Preservation League present a 90-minute guided Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour of South Beach on Friday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. The tour departs from the MDGLCC offices at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington. Ave., Ste. 100, Miami Beach and ends at TWIST, 1057 Washington. Ave. Reservations are not required. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at MDGLCC or at MDPL’s Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Dr. and 10th Street. The tour is free to MDPL and MDGLCC members. For more information, call (305) 531-3484 or (305) 673-4440.H

MIAMI-DADE GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS BUILDERS LUNCHEON MDGLCC presents their monthly networking program for the Upper Eastside/Midtown area membership group on Thursday, Nov. 18. The event will take place at Soyka’s, 5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami. Dr. Gregg Pizzi will be the moderator. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/networking from noon to 1 p.m. Cost: MDGLCC members $30 per person, potential members $40 per person ($10 credited toward new MDGLCC membership) including sitdown luncheon. The event is limited to 20 people and RSVP is requested. For more information, call (305) 673-4440 or e-mail mdglcc@bellsouth.netH

KOOZA — CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with its latest big top touring production, Kooza. LGBT Community Night (15% off Tickets; excluding VIP) will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Miami's Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Kooza is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil. It combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. Cast Party follows across the street. For more information, call (305) 358-7750.H

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"PENNIES FROM HEAVEN" EVENT

A “Taste” of Sawmill with tasting and auction on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The resort is located at 21710 U.S. Highway 98, Dade City. Cost is $5 per person.H

This Friday, Nov. 19 is the biggest red carpet event of this year, "Pennies from Heaven." Kick off the holiday season with us. Tickets for sale at the door or you can purchase tickets at Oakwood Mortgage, 811 N Orange Ave., Orlando, or at any McDonald’s Orlando locations. The event will feature Circus Solei acts, hosted by Angel Models. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. Dress code is Hampton's Style White Party. The event takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at House, 110 Osceola Court, Winter Park.H

HOLIDAY HOOPLA! Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle. It's time to get your holiday cheer in gear. Feeling Scrooge-y? A fun-filled festival will do the trick. The Gulfport Merchants Association presents the Second Annual Holiday Hoopla on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Bright House Networks, the City of Gulfport and The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Santa, The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation, and Get Rescued. Admission is free. Brighten your holidays with a visit to Beach Boulevard in Gulfport at the Holiday Hoopla. For more information, call (727) 322-5217 or visit www.gulfportma.com.H

MR. ULTIMATE ILLUSIONIST PAGEANT Come to this year’s Mr. Ultimate Illusionist Pageant on Friday, Nov. 19 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th Street S., St. Petersburg. For more information about this exciting event, call (727) 321-5000.H

FLAMINGO TURNABOUT The first-ever turnabout at the Flamingo Resort. All the money raised will go to benefit A.S.A.P. See the staff dressed up and performing. Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, located at 4601 34th St. S. in St. Petersburg.H

NICE JEWISH GIRLS GONE BAD & THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE TOUR Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad is a refreshing mix of comedy, music, spoken-word and show-stopping burlesque, featuring the gals who learned to smoke at Hebrew School, got drunk at their Bat-Mitzvahs and would rather have more schtuppa than the chupah, featuring performers seen on Comedy Central, HBO and Late Night TV. The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at Vain, 22 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call (407) 835-3590.H

SATURDAY NIGHT GAY & LESBIAN BOWLING LEAGUE Saturday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Colonial Lanes, 400 N. Primrose, Orlando. For more information, call (407) 896-1443 or e-mail Donnie1962@aol.com.H

“SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER” Nov. 19 – Dec. 19 This boisterous comedy of mistaken identities has delighted audiences for over two centuries with its gorgeous language, elegant costumes, and outright hilarity. Sparks fly when young urbanite Charles Marlow arrives at a country estate to court Kate Hardcastle, only to take her father for an innkeeper and her for a saucy barmaid. Performances at the Mad Cow Theatre, 105 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Tickets are $24 regular and $22 for seniors/students. Call (407) 297-8788.H

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jean’s kitchen Sauce au poivre By JEAN DOHERTY/LE PATIO Traditional steak au poivre has been served as a pan sauce since at least the mid-19th century. Regardless of the concoction, the same pan should be used to create the sauce as was used to cook the steak. But we are in South Florida, so the BBQ will probably take the place of the pan, so I’m giving you a simple way to make a delicious sauce without the smokey pan smells in the kitchen.

are the chef. Now is the time to add the heavy cream. Bring the liquid back to the boil, and cook about 3 to 5 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring all the time. Taste and adjust seasoning. Some chefs believe heavy cream doesn’t belong in the traditional steak au poivre recipe, though many restaurants and at-home chefs include the cream. It does make the sauce so much better. Voila! H

Ingredients: • 1 tin or jar of green peppercorns in brine • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 oz. cognac, brandy, whiskey or bourbon • 2 small shallots • 1 small onion • 1 tablespoon flour • 1 cup beef or veal stock or”Demi-glace” • cup heavy cream

Directions: Melt the butter in a sauce pan and sauté the onion which you have chopped small. Get them nice and browned, then add the shallots (cooking quickly over high heat) until transparent for approximately 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour, and using a whisk incorporate the booze and the stock. Add the whole green peppercorn – the amount you use is up to you since you

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Father Bill Collins is the outspoken Jesuit priest who founded the Poverello Center and has become one of the LGBT community’s most beloved individuals. In the early ’80s, before there was an actual name for what we now know as HIV/AIDS, Collins, a priest at St. Coleman’s Catholic Church, would visit the hospitals and see people dying from some unknown disease. He found out that the patients who were fortunate enough to go home to live out their lives no longer had an income. Collins then decided to cash in his pension and purchase food for those who were home and suffering and could not afford to go shop for food. At that time, the Poverello Food Bank was run out of the trunk of Collins’ car as he made his weekly deliveries. When the pension was all spent, he then took a second job teaching at then Broward Community College and used his salary from teaching and the church to purchase more groceries. Some people in the community found out what Collins had been doing and opened a thrift store, first located in Pompano Beach, to help support Collins in his endeavor to feed those who were stricken with HIV/AIDS. Poverello continued to grow and 25 years later, the Poverello Center has more than 4,000 clients. Since he began Poverello, the center has assisted more than 12,000 and has more than 135 volunteers. Collins, 79, still shows up for work every day.

BEST LOCAL LGBT SPORTS TEAM Sidelines Cyclones

Sidelines Sports Bar sponsors a number of sports teams throughout the year. The most incredible team they sponsor is the Sidelines Cyclones, which started shortly after Sidelines opened. The Cyclones have won numerous championships in their class and have brought the trophy home to Sidelines many times.

BEST FEMALE IMPERSONATOR Misty Eyez Misty Eyez has gone from “just another drag face” to a much-admired community sensation in less than 10 years. She did this through self-promotion and by becoming one of the community’s biggest supporters. Each year she performs hundreds of hours, pro bono, supporting almost any charity or fundraiser that asks her to help out — and many times they don’t have to ask as she usually asks them first if they need her assistance. It’s hard to find an important community event where Misty isn’t present. She is also the creator of the popular Trannie Palace on Sunday nights at Bill’s Filling Station on Wilton Drive. Misty has become a mentor to aspiring new talent and has a daily blog on YouTube called Misty Minutes, where she gives tips on everything from dating to applying mascara.

BEST TATTOO ON AN LGBT PERSON Mikey Verdugo Mikey Verdugo might not have gotten his job back as a police officer with the Hollywood, Florida Police Department, but his tattoos are the admiration of the LGBT community. Vedugo’s elaborate arm tattoos run from just above the elbows to his shoulders and must have been a tattoo artist’s dream work — not to mention, a real

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“Honey if you’re not served in a frosted glass, never come 10 feet from these lips.” – Karen Walker’s “Will and Grace”

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Sarah Palin

Mel Gibson

After what has been referred to as “the rant heard ‘round the world,” Mel Gibson’s career may be fluttering. In January, his film “Edge of Darkness” only brought in half of its $80 million budget. Time will tell if he can still bring in money when his next film, “Beaver,”

opens in February 2011. In the film, Gibson plays a depressed toy manufacturer who begins to communicate solely through a puppet in an attempt to learn how to relate better with his wife and kids. Perhaps Gibson should have started playing with toys earlier, especially before his alleged hateful rant last July to his former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, who is also the mother of his young daughter. In this conversation, which was recorded and “somehow” leaked to the press, it is contended that Gibson threatened Grigorieva’s life while throwing around the “f-word” and repeatedly calling her the “c-word.” In some of the more recent recordings, Gibson’s statements could be considered racist, sexist, antiLatino and anti-Semitic. In his defense, Gibson’s exwife, Robyn Gibson, has filed a court statement declaring that she never experienced any abuse from Gibson while forensic experts have questioned the validity of the recordings. This was not Gibson’s first run-in with a tape recorder. In 1991 he was first accused of making antigay remarks in an interview with a Spanish newspaper. Gibson's 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ” sparked a debate over alleged anti-semitic imagery and overtones.

BEST FACEBOOK QUOTE Karen Walker (Will & Grace) The television show “Will and Grace” may be long gone, but the spirit of one of its lead characters, Karen Walker, lives on — at least on Facebook. With quotes like "Honey I'd suck the alcohol out of a deodorant stick," or “Honey if you’re not served in a frosted glass, never come 10 feet from these lips,” Karen will be with us for a long time to come.

Sarah Palin Sarah crashed into the Palin pop culture and political scenes in July 2008 as Sen. John McCain’s vice presidential running mate. Palin has become the person people love to hate, and for many good reasons. First, she can’t keep her stories straight. For instance, she’s not a feminist one week and is a feminist the next. She quit the Alaskan governorship to prove that she’s not a quitter. She can’t name any periodical she reads and couldn’t tell anyone what the Bush Doctrine was. Regardless, she has proven herself to be a major political force in this country, even spawning other Palin-like political candidates like Christine O’Donnell and Sharron Angle. If nothing else, she has helped to put women on a higher political pedestal, and some conservative candidates seek her endorsement. “The success of Sarah Palin and women like her is good for all women in this country,” said comedian and Sarah Palin impersonator Tina Fey, who recently received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

SEXIEST ONLINE PROFILE OF A LOCAL LGBT PERSON Mauricio Garcia Mauricio Garcia has been chosen for having the sexiest online profile. This hot 32-year-old hails from New Jersey and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale and has lived in Florida for more than 21 years. His entire family is also down here, and he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Having a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Services, he has owned his own IT company for the past seven years. His business interests keep him traveling a lot as his business spans from Palm Beach to Miami. He likes to travel in his spare time, which he has done all over the United States and South America. His travel goals are to visit Europe, and he is particularly looking forward to visiting Italy and Spain.

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BEST PLACE FOR LUNCH Painted Pickle (Wilton Manors) and Pasha’s (Lincoln Road Miami Beach) Ever since it opened, the Painted Pickle on Wilton Drive has become the lunch time people pleasing place in town. Their goal is to stuff people with huge sandwiches: pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, tuna, chicken and egg salad and more all on your choice of breads. Stop in for morning coffee, tea or espresso, and enjoy a hot bagel with a variety of spread choices, a plain or filled croissant or a fresh baked muffin.

BEST GOURMET MARKET Epicure Since 1945, Miami Beach's Epicure Gourmet Market has remained the best marketplace to find freshly prepared meals and gourmet foods. With three locations in Miami-Dade County, Epicure is famous for their homemade soups, bakery, deli counter and prepared foods created in their own commissary. Their prime meat, award-winning cheese department, high-end wine cellar and produce stand offer a full array of products to tease and please any palate.

BEST COFFEE SHOP Java Boys (Wilton Manors) and Tre Amici Wine & Espresso Bar (Ybor City) Coffee shops have become more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee – they’ve become social centers where people can relax, read a paper, watch a little television and talk with friends. Nicky and Steve Rose have turned Java Boys in Wilton Manors into the place to relax and get away from it. Always attentive and with great service, Java Boys has received national recognition. Java Boys offers a wide variety of coffees and other beverages such as smoothies. There is also a small bakery and sandwich selection. Tre Amici Wine & Espresso Bar at the Bunker in Ybor City is not a cookie-cutter café chain – they focus on what the community needs and not what some corporate structure wants them to do. Tre Amici offers the best coffee and wine bar Ybor City has ever seen. They proudly serve organic/fair trade coffee and espresso, delicious teas, Italian sodas, imported beer and wine, pastries and a fresh mix of Italian and Cuban light fare including their original Ybor Sandwich.

BEST PLACE FOR DINNER Le Patio (Wilton Manors) and Cityfish Restaurant (Orlando) Tucked away in a little, unpretentious corner off Wilton Drive on NE 11 Avenue is Le Patio Restaurant and Wine Bar. Though the restaurant is small in

stature, it’s big on quality. It’s Las Olas quality without the Las Olas prices. Le Patio offers a great variety of French cuisine, and the French Onion Soup is very addictive. A high percentage of their business is from repeat customers who return time and time again to enjoy one of the finest eateries in the area. Cityfish is a neighborhood seafood restaurant in Orlando that features daily fresh seafood and seasonal items. They offer a large menu of traditional and non-traditional seafood fare including seafood sandwiches. They have beer, wine and offer a full liquor bar. You have to check out their Panko and Potato Chip Crusted Broiled Sea Scallops. Cityfish represents an urban interpretation of the classic coastal fish shack and features a relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.

BEST PLACE FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH Rosie’s (Wilton Manors) and Palace (Miami Beach) Rosie’s Bar and Grill is an institution on Wilton Drive that features outdoor or indoor dining (with an outdoor flare). Most people seem to prefer eating outside as Rosie’s is a great place to people watch. Rosie’s offers a campy atmosphere, lots of great burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, wraps and snacks and a full liquor bar. The staff is always upbeat, and they always seem to be having a good time. Rosie’s Sunday brunch is a good reason to wake up and go out on a Sunday morning. You know those places that look or make you feel like you're in part of the backdrop for a movie? Well, at The Palace on South Beach you're right in the middle of one of the most fun parts of Miami Beach's famed Ocean Drive, and you’re also right on the corner by the 12th Street Gay Beach, which offers plenty of sights with all the girls and guys walking by. The Palace features a lot of healthy wraps and fun finger foods. If you’re in the mood for breakfast, they feature an all day/every day breakfast.

Pasha’s offers healthy Mediterranean cuisine on Lincoln Road in South Beach (plus five additional locations in MiamiDade County). Their Lincoln Road location is a beautiful two-story venue with both indoor and outdoor seating. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have a terrific champagne brunch on weekends. Pasha’s foods are all natural with no preservatives, additives, transfats or MSG.

BEST WORLD-FAMOUS EATS Joe’s Stone Crab In 1913, Joe Weiss opened up a small lunch counter on Miami Beach. At that time, Miami Beach was just a quiet, backwater town where people would stop by for a fish sandwich and fries. It wasn’t even known that stone crabs were edible, but Joe’s Restaurant decided to give it a try due to the urging of a Harvard ichthyologist in 1921. Weiss figured out how to cook them, serve them and what to serve them with. Joe’s Stone Crab was born, continuing to this day and has never looked back. Joe’s Stone Crab was mentioned so many times on the ’80s television show “The Golden Girls” that the landmark deserved (but never got) a formal co-starring role. Oh, and don’t forget their Key Lime Pie.

BEST LOCAL DINER Andrews Diner (Fort Lauderdale) and Christo’s Café (Orlando) Alice might not live here anymore, but her spirit is carried on at Andrews Diner. It’s nothing fancy — but they don’t pretend to be. Andrews serves a great meal, large portions and great service at

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a more-than reasonable price. Andrews is particularly well-known for its breakfast menu, and you’d be surprised at some of the people you will see eating there before heading into their offices downtown. After a night of debauchery, there’s nothing like an early morning stop at Christo’s. Their coffee is amazing, their food is hearty, and make sure you check out their omelets or biscuits and gravy. They also have great sandwiches, and you can eat outside on their patio. There’s something utterly lovable about Christo’s Diner. It’s cozy, inexpensive, and they serve up delicious comfort food.

BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING Courtyard Café (Wilton Manors) and Pizza Rustica (Miami and Fort Lauderdale Beach) Some people think that the Courtyard Café never closes, which unfortunately, is not true. They are closed for about four hours on Monday mornings. (Don’t these people ever sleep?) Courtyard serves great food, indoors and out, with friendly, fast service. Their prices are more than reasonable, and the menu is longer than Cher’s farewell tour. You’re sure to find something you like. With locations conveniently located near Score, Twist and Cameo in the Miami area and even more in Broward County, there’s no excuse for going to bed hungry after a long night on the town. Open every day until 4 a.m., Pizza Rustica offers terrific pizzas and Italian specialties, all served quick, hot and ready to please. If you’re looking for that perfect Italian dish, Pizza Rustica will leave you begging for more.

BEST BREAKFAST Simply Delish As long as anyone can remember, there’s been Simply Delish on Wilton Drive. Everyone loves the two dining rooms with their eclectic collection of art and antiques, and everyone raves about the food, especially breakfast. Their nearendless breakfast selection is one of the best you will find anywhere, all served fresh and quick by their friendly staff.

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BEST PLACE TO WATCH A DRAG SHOW WHILE DINING Lips (Fort Lauderdale) and Hamburger Mary’s (Ybor City) Lips brings the best in drag dining from New York to Fort Lauderdale. The hottest divas can be found in this restaurant/lounge located near Wilton Manors on Oakland Park Boulevard. Lips is undoubtedly the world’s most-famous drag palace with fabulous food and delicious divas all under one roof. Make sure not to miss their Sunday Gospel Brunch; no kneeling required. Eat, drink and be Mary at Hamburger Mary’s in Ybor City. Hamburger Mary’s offers nightly shows including their famous (or perhaps, infamous) Diva shows on Friday and Saturday nights which offer twice the fun. Hamburger Mary’s is always a great place to see and be seen in the greater Tampa area.

BEST DESSERT (TIE) Humpy’s Cupcakes and Sweeter Days Humpy’s has become as famous for their great homemade cupcakes as they have their terrific pizza. You may also see them being delivered to some of the other local restaurants. Always tasty, always sweet and almost the size of large muffins instead of cupcakes, give one a try today.

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home-style meals, premiere wines, warm hospitality and casual, al fresco dining. La Lupa Di Roma is owned by the Nisti family, which includes Giorgio, Giorgia, Flavio and Rosanna. With more than 600 varieties, the restaurant is widely recognized for having the largest selection of Italian wines in South Florida. The family started with a restaurant near Piazza Navona in Rome, and after a customer commented that it was easy to do Italian food right in Italy, Giorgio decided to show him that he could also do Italian food right in Miami Beach. It's the next best thing to dining in Rome. Hi-Life Cafe has been named one of Florida’s top 40 restaurants by Zagat. The menu includes a wide variety of seafood, chicken, duck, beef and pork. With their award-winning contemporary American cuisine, Chef Carlos Fernandez and host Aude Weis receive you in an ambiance that feels as if you are a guest at a private party in their own dining room. The menu also includes pasta and salads. No hamburgers here. Their extensive wine list and dessert menu are to die for. Try the Southern Derby Pecan Pie and you’ll see what we mean. Each candle-lit dining table is adorned with a fresh rose in the romantic, softly lit dining room. Hi-Life Café is a unique, intimate restaurant featuring fine food in a great atmosphere.

BEST CELEBRITY CHEF Paula Deen

Speaking of cupcakes, our readers also love the cupcakes at Sweeter Days Bake Shop on N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to cupcakes, Sweeter Days also makes their own cakes, cookies, brownies and other items to tempt your sweet tooth. They can also create custom indulgences for special occasions. They have a gift shop for some lastminute shopping to go along with their cakes, as well as bake ware and decorating supplies so you can make your own.

BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT La Lupa Di Roma (Miami) and Hi-Life Café (Fort Lauderdale) Since 1997, La Lupa di Roma has been a favorite of local Italians for its authentic,

Paula Deen has been a staple on Food Network since 1999 when she started to appear in episodes of other chef ’s programs. She was given her own show in 2002 called “Paula’s Home Cooking.” Since that time, Deen’s been given additional shows on Food Network including “Paula's Party” and “Paula's Best Dishes.” Her down home southern country charm and recipes (some of which are so tasty and hearty looking you can hear your arteries clogging) has made her a favorite on the network talk show circuit. She has also written a total of four cookbooks. She was featured in “Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph and Success” and launched a lifestyle magazine called Cooking with Paula Deen.

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Ultra Lounge. The Adonis Room is a darkly lit area with an industrial feel. This room houses the biggest bar, complete with male dancers towering over patrons. The Jewel Box is the main dance floor, which blasts current hip-hop and dance hits and also has a stage. The Ultra Lounge is a colorfully lit room where the main theme is white. This provides for an upscale environment, and the lights can change the room's color and atmosphere throughout the night.

BEST LGBT PLACE TO BRING YOUR STRAIGHT FRIENDS New Moon

NETWORKING EVENT WITH THE MOST INTELLIGENT PEOPLE Mack Mixer MACK coined the term “Gay Owned, Straight Friendly” by launching their first business networking groups for the South Florida business community in March 2005 – the Power Lunch and Mack Mixer. Five years later, MACK continues to be a trusted name for the gay and lesbian business community and its supporters. With monthly sold-out lunch events and fun – yet professional, cocktail socials in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca/Delray Beach – there’s no doubt MACK continues to redesign how business people create new relationships and establish friendships – regardless of sexuality.

MOST ENTERTAINING HAPPY HOUR Alibi (Wilton Manors) and Alibi (St. Pete) The two Alibis in Florida share this distinctive honor. It’s obvious that careful planning of both locations have made them both winners in this category. So, whether you live in the St. Pete or Ft. Lauderdale area, Alibi is a must for happy hour. In both locations, Alibi is one of the most popular gay nightclubs (actually, more of a destination) and they’re always busy. Happy hours often include karaoke and drag shows. Comedy clips from shows like Will and Grace often play on the video monitors, and the VJ’s spin current Top 40 with some blockbuster and oldies thrown in.

SEXIEST LOUNGE Mova Mova Lounge is a very unique, contemporary boutique lounge situated on Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, featuring a completely smoke-free environment, plush comfortable seating, state-of-the-art lighting and video walls. Mova features a variety of events nightly including Drag BINGO and World House Music on Tuesdays,

College Night Wednesdays, Ladies Night on Thursdays and the best pop/dance grooves on Friday and Saturday.

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More laid-back than many of its male bar equivalents, New Moon is a lesbian addition to the Wilton Manors nightlife scene and has a more urban flavor. While most of the bars and clubs in Wilton Manors are directed at gay guys and welcome lesbians, New Moon caters to lesbians and welcomes gay guys. This large bar fills a niche long missing from the main strip in Wilton Manors.

Ramrod Ramrod is a Levi, leather and uniform cruise bar with a significant difference. The DJ’s are incredible, which attract South Florida's finest cruising hunks. Friday and Saturday nights the house is packed. Ramrod’s monthly Pig Dance is very popular as the packed bar spills into the parking lot. There’s usually a line to get in the door on weekends, but don’t let that sway you. The wait is well worth it.

BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR DRINK ON Matty’s on the Drive Long-time resident Matty Auslander opened his bar on Wilton Drive right across from Rosie’s Bar and Grill and next door to Carol Moran’s New Moon in the summer of 2009. Matty’s on the Drive was a quick hit with locals and visitors alike. It became such a hit that he doubled the size of his bar and is getting ready to make it 50 percent larger in the coming months.

BEST MUSIC Hype Fridays (Miami) and Pulse (Orlando)

BEST DRAG SHOW Palace (Miami Beach) and Parliament House (Orlando) Those that love drag performances love The Palace on Miami Beach, which features drag entertainment almost every night of the week. At The Palace on South Beach, you're right in the middle of one of the most fun parts of Miami Beach's famed Ocean Drive. If you’re into celebrity-watching, keep your eyes open because you never know who will walk through the doors as the performances keep getting better and better. Every queen needs her palace, and that palace is on South Beach. The Parliament House Resort is an internationally known landmark that houses the Footlight Theater, which in turn houses some of the best drag performers and performances in the Southeast United States. Some of the shows, though more “adult” than what you will find in the nearby Magic Kingdom, are equal to or more fun.

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CLUB YOU’RE MOST LIKELY TO RUN INTO A CELEBRITY Living Room (Fort Lauderdale) and Score (Miami) The concept of Living Room came from the idea of a house party - a place where you are an invited guest, a place you feel at home. Living Room is a venue where people can truly escape from life’s daily stresses. It has been influenced by nightclubs all over the world while bringing the best of them to Fort Lauderdale. Living Room can be described as innovative, contemporary, sexy, comfortable, warm, zen, inspiring, powerful, electric and spectacular. Score is located in the heart of South Beach, in the thriving and famous promenade, Lincoln Road. For more than a decade, Score remains the quintessential, gay nightclub experience for both locals and visitors. No other club offers so many variables. People watch on their outdoor terrace while trying their potent frozen drinks or lounge in Score’s ultrachic, modern lounge and chat with friends. Enthusiastic club revelers experience state-of-the-art lights and sound as some of the world’s most renowned DJ’s visit and draw hundreds to the dance floor. Muscle boys, trendy fashionistas, Latinos and even polo-clad boys find their own niche among the other beautiful people.

BEST DANCE CLUB Discotekka (Miami) and GBar (Ybor City) Discotekka in downtown Miami is terrifically decorated, nicely lit and huge with a friendly staff — and that’s not always easy to find anymore. The patrons are generally young, attractive and not at all formal. The music is Latin house, classic house and hip house and the drinks are fantastic. If you’ve never heard of a Blue Long Island Iced Tea, try one at Discotekka. This place is gay clubbing at its best.

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Edison Farrow's South Beach Social Club hosts weekly events and occasional parties that are a favorite way for South Florida's gay and lesbian artists, professionals and jet set to meet and network in relaxed settings that vary from ultrachic to ultra-urban. His Hype Fridays at Bar 721 is a well-attended favorite of locals with a few fresh faces (out-of-towners) every week. Pulse Nightclub provides the greater Orlando area with a high-end establishment for the LGBT community. The club consists of three connected rooms: The Adonis Room, the Jewel Box and the

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BEST OF NIGHTLIFE continued from Page 45 Tampa Bay nightclub promoter Steve Donahue opened his own full-time gay night club/video bar and named it Gbar, which is located in a turn-of-thecentury factory in historic Ybor City. This 8,000 square foot venue boasts 20 foot ceilings, a state-of-the-art video system with plasma screens throughout, a huge dance hall complete with all-intelligent lighting, laser projections, and L.E.D. ambient lighting which promises to provide an experience not found anywhere else in Central Florida.

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BEST DJ DJ Abel (Salvation Saturdays at Score) DJ Abel is one of the hottest DJ’s in the country. When he’s not spinning at Salvation Saturdays at Score, you can find him keeping the dance floor going at any number of circuit parties or other special events in the United States. Salvation Saturdays with DJ Abel is hosted by Hilton Wolman with performances by notorious drag diva Power Infiniti.

BEST CHARITABLE EVENT Winter Party

BEST VIP AREA Manor Entertainment Complex (Fort Lauderdale) and Honey Pot (Ybor City) You’d be surprised what all is inside the Manor: great dancing, great food and great people. So, it’s no surprise that this hot night spot has the best VIP area you’ll find. Honey Pot, located in the heart of the Ybor entertainment district, is your place for the best VIP area. Take the elevator upstairs to their upscale blue room, with plush seating, intimate performance stages for their worldclass male dancers, and a massive balcony overlooking all of the excitement of Ybor City's main street.

The Winter Party is an annual fundraiser for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force in which two-thirds of the proceeds are donated to other community charities. The Winter Party invites everyone to put away their sweaters and put on their swimsuits and enjoy five days of great fun. The Winter Party Festival offers something for everyone. Whether you’re dancing under the sun on Miami Beach, partying all night to the sounds of your favorite DJ or enjoying cocktails and brunch with

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The annual White Party Week is one of the nation’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS fundraisers with five days (and nights) of parties, music, dancing, hot men and much more. The centerpiece of the week is the official White Party at Vizcaya. This is the Crown Jewel of the week where thousands dress in white to dance under the Miami moon on 10 acres of the most breathtaking renaissance gardens in the country — featuring live performances from Cirque Dreams, sample tastings of Miami's hottest restaurants, favorite local bars and nightclubs, silent auction and the Viva Las Divas Casino Lounge with games, prizes and live entertainment.

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wrong. Four years later and going stronger than ever, Sidelines Sports Bar is the place for athletes and athletic supporters — not to mention both the softcore and hard-core sports fanatics. Sporting events are constantly being shown on the multiple flat screen monitors, and a lively crowd is always there cheering on their favorite teams. The friendly, supportive staff at Sidelines makes sure that waiting is at a minimum so you can get back to your favorite team. Sidelines also sponsors numerous gay athletic teams who have brought home several national championships.

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SEXIEST SERVERS (TIE): Cole (left) and Grant at Alibi your friends, they guarantee an experience that will keep you coming back year after year. The line-up includes: more than 10 dance parties with the best international DJ talent, cocktail receptions in some of South Beach's hottest venues, four events designed specifically for women, a night of shopping along the famous Lincoln Road and the spectacular Winter Party Beach Party.

BEST SPORTS BAR Sidelines Not many people thought that the gay and lesbian community would support a real gay sports bar. Boy, were they

party going. Twist is a South Beach institution where there is never a cover and always a groove. Twist is open seven-nights-aweek and features some of the hottest local DJ’s in the area. The drag shows at Twist are unequaled, and the club is known for its hot customers and the gogo boys in the World Famous Cabana Bar.

BEST STRIPPER BAR Johnny’s Not many people still remember the original Johnny’s Village Inn, a small stripper beer and wine club that used to be located at Riverwalk. But with the redevelopment of the area, Johnny’s moved to its current location on Broward Boulevard and is now equipped with a full-liquor license. Since those early days, Johnny’s has become a destination in its own right and is Fort Lauderdale’s, if not all of South Florida’s, longest continuing gay bar. The hot guys on stage keep the audience so hot that the ice quickly melts in their drinks. But that’s OK, because their friendly attentive staff are quick with a refill.

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The annual Gasparilla Festival is Tampa Bay’s unique pirate-themed festival, which features the Gasparilla Invasion, Invasion Brunch and Parade of Pirates, a tradition that goes back to 1904. It starts with the Invasion when the Jose Gasparilla tall ship first enters Hillsborough Bay and their band of marauding buccaneers descend on the City of Tampa. Then it’s over to the Tampa Convention Center for a hearty meal. Later in the day, there’s the Parade of Pirates and a street festival complete with dancing.

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BEST NEW BAR OR CLUB Manor Entertainment Complex

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To r p e d o on West Broward Boulevard is a great late-night venue, open until 4 a.m. every day, seven-days-a-week. Torpedo is a 20,000 watt dance club with go-go boys, dancing, cruising, and billiards. It’s not surprising that after partying at other bars until they close, the in-crowd always end up at Torpedo to keep the

The Manor Entertainment Complex is a little tricky. From outside, it doesn’t look that large, but once you step inside you’re amazed with how many rooms and different spaces it has. A person can dance in their nightclub to some of the latest acts and greatest bands. Someone could enjoy a martini in its martini bar. One can also people watch, looking down from the upstairs patio overlooking Wilton Drive. Plus, if you get hungry, they serve great food from a full menu or a quick dessert from their dessert station. Stop by the Manor, once and you’re sure to be coming back again and again.

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complete resorts in Key West offering a steam room, sauna, weight room and both an indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi.

FLORIDA’S MOST ENTERTAINING PRIDE FESTIVAL Miami Beach Gay Pride

BEST DAY SPA The Grand Resort and Spa Everyone likes to be pampered every now and then and no one does it better than The Grand Resort and Spa located near Fort Lauderdale Beach. Lay back and relax as you receive one of their specialty facials, body wraps, body scrubs, massages, manicures and pedicures, waxing, derm-abrasion or hair styling. You can also enjoy their oversized heated pool which is great for lap swimming or carelessly floating on mats soaking up the South Florida sun. The hotel also boasts a fully-equipped fitness center.

FAVORITE CLOTHING DESIGNER D&G Dolce & Gabbana, also known as D & G, is a famed Italian fashion house started by the Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, Italy. Their clothing designs are usually black in color and geometric in shape. Dolce & Gabbana actually includes two fashion lines: Dolce & Gabbana and D & G. Dolce and Gabbana specializes in luxury items more influenced by designers and is more formal and “timeless,” responding to long-term trends rather than seasonal changes. The D & G line is the more casual line and attempts to set trends. The line includes jackets, pants, denim, swimwear, underwear, eye glasses and fragrances.

SEXIEST UNDERWEAR BRAND 2(X)ist It’s not surprising that 2(X)ist hit the top of the list as it was one of the first underwear designers to target the gay community. (About the same time that Marky Mark showed us his tightywhities for Calvin Klein.) Known for its cutting-edge fashion, contoured shapes and superior comfort, 2(X)ist creates fashion-forward designs to fit men’s lives. Since its founding in 1991, 2(X)ist has grown to become an iconic men’s lifestyle brand with a style and fit for

every occasion and leads the evolution of fabrics, materials and technology to create better fitting underwear, apparel and accessories for the fashion-forward.

BEST LGBT BOUTIQUE Bottoms & Tops Bottoms & Tops has two stores – the main boutique in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors and its outlet store a few blocks down Wilton Drive next to Sidelines. Both stores offer the top trends in fashion at the lowest prices on denim, shirts, swimwear, underwear, watches, jewelry and gift items. Owner Jon Anthony knows the value of a dollar and negotiates the best possible prices when purchasing for his stores and passes those savings on to his loyal customers. There are also great sales always going on, so keep an eye out for the sales racks. Of course, Bottoms & Tops also includes the D & G and 2(X)ist brands along with dozens of other designers.

Though only looking toward its third year, Miami Beach Pride has become the mostanticipated gay pride festival in the state. A spectacular parade moves north along Ocean Drive with plenty of floats, marching bands and walking groups. After the parade is finished, take a few steps east to the beach and enjoy the festival with live entertainment, food, drinks and more “pride” than anyone can imagine. Learning how to dance in the soft sand does takes a little getting used to but you will catch on rather quickly. If people watching is more your thing, muscle boys with their shirts off (it’s Miami Beach, after all), walk along proudly displaying their physics. Plenty of costumes and other gaiety can also be expected. Check out the exhibition booths on the dunes while the DJ’s keep the crowd and excitement levels high. It’s also a full day of family activities as tourists bring their children out to enjoy the excitement of this all-encompassing community event.

BEST GYM Island City Fitness (Wilton Manors) nd David Barton Gym (Miami Beach) After a day of tanning your body on the beach, you’re ready to tone that body, and

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there are two fitness gyms that were voted the best by our readers. Island City Health & Fitness in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors on Wilton Drive is the choice in Fort Lauderdale. Here you can transform your body, mind and spirit in their state-of-the-art facility. They offer experienced trainers and professional equipment. This spacious club offers incomparable amenities in a comfortable atmosphere which makes becoming fit a truly inspiring adventure. The David Barton Gym won out in South Beach, and you have your pick of three locations. The first step to a healthy body is just walking through the door — any of their three doors. The equipment is top notch: a huge selection of free-weights, top-shelf equipment from Hammer Strength and Cybex (among others) and the cardio equipment, such as elliptical trainers and treadmills.

BEST ABS Brady Frost Are they real? Has this been photoshopped? These two question come to mind when hearing abs and Brady together. Well, after 3 years of using silver, blue, purple, and all the gay flag colors to showcase his abdominals, Brady has achieved the REAL look. There’s no more faking them now that he’s got ‘em. Showing off those abs with the 2(x)ist line, you can truly see why the voters have chosen Brady Frost.

Brady Frost in 2(x)ist

BEST LGBT GUEST HOUSE Royal Palms Resort (Fort Lauderdale) and Island House (Key West) We don’t think anybody realized the impact Richard Gray would have on Ft. Lauderdale when he opened the Royal Palms Resort in 1991. Gray and his Royal Palms turned Fort Lauderdale into a major gay destination and one of the most desirable places for the LGBT community to live, work and play. Now, 20 years later, Gray is reinventing and greatly expanding his property by adding several additional locations in the same area, which will include a bar, full gym, spa, a café and much more, all within a few steps from Ft. Lauderdale’s famed Sebastian Street Gay beach. Imagine a place where everyone is gay – and you have the Island House in Key West. Island House is a very tropical and a not-sofar away all-male compound that’s safe from the influences of the outside world. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner poolside and is one of the most

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EAST FORT LAUDERDALE/LAKERIDGE Renovated 1BR/1BA. Fenced house, private deck, W/D, new kitchen, vaulted ceilings, CAC, Water, electric, and basic cable included. F/S required. $1100/Mo. Also available, Large efficiency, $750/Mo. No pets. Near Publix and Wallgreens. (954) 5545095 EAST FT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS. Large, quiet 2bedroom unit. Totally renovated with Italian porcelain tile, blue pearl granite & stainless kitchen, double oven, stunning black granite on 48 inch Thomasville vanity and linen closet inside oversized bath. Sit-in dining room, central a/c, ceiling fans, D/W, washer/dryer in unit, private patio & more. Charming, beautifully landscaped 5-plex close to beach & 1 minute to Wilton Dr. Photos at www.yourperfectapartment.com. $1,250/mo. Call Rick: (954) 253-1929.

ROOMMATE CORAL RIDGE Retired gentleman looking to share large beautifully furnished home. 2BR/2BA, living/dining, kitchen & utility room. Rent includes phone, TV, CAC, W/D, & parking. Smoking outside. Must like my cat. Coral Ridge Area. 1 mile from beach. $650/mo. Call (954) 630-3316 OAKLAND PARK Resort-like setting. 3BR/2BA house w/pool, spa, tiki bar. Large BR, share BA w/1 guy. House privileges. Must like dogs. $650/mo includes utilities. No drunks/drugs. 1st, last, 1/2 mo sec. Ref required. (954) 9801123 SPACIOUS ROOM FOR RENT IN BEAUTIFUL PALM AIRE COUNTRY CLUB IN POMPANO BEACH Fort Lauderdale Line. $700 includes utilities, cable TV in room, and wireless internet. Minutes from everything. Private Bedroom and bath. Condo is 2000 square feet and overlooks the golf course with great balcony views. Includes use of pool and all common areas. I am drug free and professional. Please be the same. No pets allowed. Call me at (203) 232-7005 or email me at cbert30@aol.com.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES FREE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE ADVICE! We offer a free consultation to discuss your particular situation. Do not wait; you can do something about the pressure. We have answers. Call for no obligation meeting. Financial Rescue, Inc 954-566-1228 info@financialrescueinfo.com TIRED OF LOOKING? WE’LL DO IT FOR YOU! No cost, No hassle. Hundreds of Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors rental properties to choose from and we do the work finding the right one for you. Call Randy at Eastside Realty Group, (954) 599-9437

RENTAL - FT. LAUDERDALE EAST FORT LAUDERDALE - LARGE TOWNHOME WITH POOL Beautiful two bedroom townhome in quiet 5-plex, 5 minutes to beach & I-95. Large, sit in kitchen with center island, central a/c, ceiling fans, washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher & more. Small pets ok. Great neighbors and neighborhood. Master bedroom has walk-in closet & sliding glass doors to private balcony. $1,225/mo. Call Rick at (954) 253-1929. Photos at www.yourperfectapartment.com SOUTH MIDDLE RIVER Gay compound 1BR/1BA, garden apartment. Features designer kitchen with high-end appliances, D/W, and covered parking. Lush landscaping with W/D on premises…are just some of the amenities offered. All utilities included. This value cannot be beat at $850/ mo. Flexible lease terms available. Call Tim at (954) 258-2584 MIDDLE RIVER TER. CONDO-QUALITY Gigantic 1BR/1BA: $910/mo. C/Air, Open Granite Kitchen w/bar, D/W, Ice-maker, Designer Bath, Must see! 1 yr lease, F/S. Call (954) 4489811. MIDDLE RIVER & LAKERIDGE 1st month is FREE. 1BR/1BA, $690/mo. or $175/Wk. or 2BR/2BA, $875/mo. or $225/wk. Efficiency $620/Mo. or $155/Wk. with a 6 or 12 month lease. Pay your deposit and you are in. *Details. (954) 527-9225 WILTON MANORS Walk to the Drive. Small 1BR/1BA in quiet complex. Air conditioners, ceiling fans. Tile floors throughout. $640/mo. $300 deposit. NO pets. (954) 5377513

ELECTRICAL Remodels, Service Changes, House Re-wires, Generator Hookup, Cable & Phone Services. No Job Too Small. Quality Work at Reasonable Prices. Licensed & Insured Lic # 02CME2027X (954) 882-6082

COMPUTER SERVICES GEEK PATROL COMPUTER SERVICES - Florida Tech Support. On-Site & Remote Support Located in Wilton Manors - Windows & Mac (OS X) Security, virus, & spyware removal, repairs & upgrades, wired & wireless networking. Gay owned. www.FLTechSupport.com Call (954) 453-9574

ROYAL PARK Near Wilton Manors 1BR/1.5BA, $825 $900/mo. 2BR/2BA, $950 - $1100,/mo. Gated security, Clubhouse, Pools, Gym, Sauna and Steam room. Pets OK. Cable / Water / Trash included. Call Naim Naqi, Broker / SFG Realtors (954) 574-6047

COMPUTER REPAIR -COMPLETE IN HOME SERVICE *Get the best performance, protection & value from your computer investment. *A+ Hardware & OS CERTIFIED. *Friendly, professional, RELIABLE service. Reasonable rates. Call: Mike (954) 817-3883

WILTON MANORS EFFICIENCY Located near 7th Avenue & Wilton Drive. (By the Shoppes of Wilton Manors) A/C, ceiling fans, terrazzo & tile floors, laundry room with washer & dryer. Screened in patio & pool. Off street parking. Utilities, electric, & water included. (954) 563-4442

FREE BRIEF COMPUTER ANSWERS BY ERIC AT THE STONEWALL LIBRARY BY APPOINTMENT Also Affordable In-Home, Installations, Tutoring, Virus Disinfection & Troubleshooting. Knowledgeable, Personable Service. Call Eric (954) 903-4383 or eric@startcomputing.info

WILTON MANORS JUST BLOCKS FROM WILTON DRIVE Beautiful 2BR/1BA apartment on the Middle River across from nature preserve. Eat in kitchen, large living room, central A/C, $975/mo F/L/S. Yearly lease (954) 288-6749

RENTAL/FURNISHED HOUSING PERFECT RELOCATION RENTALS-FROM $295/WEEK. For 4 Week + Stays through December. Beautiful Studio, 1 & 2 BR Apts. Turn key, fully furnished & equipped, clothing optional pool, laundry, parking. Close to Gay & Nude Beaches. Pets Welcome. Incl. utilities, cable, tel., Wi-Fi Internet. (954) 9270090 or visit www.LibertySuites.com

AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR/SERVICE EXPERT AIR ADVICE Air conditioning repairs. Cooling is what we do best. FPL Rebates, Insured, CACO 36862. Free Estimates on Replacements. $75 – Tune Up. Call (954) 764-1990

ALTERATIONS / SEWING SERVICES SEW WHAT'S NEW? I'VE MOVED! The sewing and design studio is now located at 3455 N.E. 12th Avenue, Suite #2, Oakland Park, FL 33334, around the corner from the Oakland Park Post Office. Available Tuesday - Saturday until 7 P.M. Walkins welcome, Appointments appreciated. Call Paul Michael (954) 260-3558

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COUNSELING A MIND AT PEACE/ THERAPEUTIC SERVICES/ RON "DOC” CHAMBERS, MSW 954-627-0103/ 1975 East Sunrise Blvd Suite 629 Fort Lauderdale HIV RelatedIssues/ Anxiety/Depression/ Schizophrenia/ Relationship Problems/Anger Management Problems/Same-Sex Battering/ Domestic Violence Most Insurance Accepted/Credit Cards Accepted LONELY? Not leaving the house much? And you just can't get motivated? Depressed, at the end of your rope? Can't find anyone to talk about what's going on in your head? Be a good friend; know when depression crosses the line. Call the GLBTQ Helpline & Suicide Awareness Program. Simply to talk, learn, and become aware. GLBTQ HELPLINE & Suicide Awareness (305) 646-3600. Free & Confidential. Tri-lingual counselors available 24/7 For you or a friend.

HOME IMPROVEMENT REMODELING/HANDYMAN. Over 35 years experience. I do it all. Call Mark at (954) 592-5898. Derek’s 24 HR HANDYMAN SERVICE. Introducing our new cabinet shop! For all your custom made cabinetry countertops laminates. YOU MUST SEE OUR WORK, just ask our clients. All electrical to code; ANY & ALL plumbing work, Drywall finish work / repair. Crown / baseboard pro-install, interior / exterior painting, demo work, Pressure washing, Decor tile install, Complete home up-dates. For large jobs, 4-man crew available. WE CAN HANDLE IT ALL! Instant call back, direct service response. No job is ever too small. Excellent references. Derek (954) 825-5598 or E-mail: DerekGallaway@att.net HOME REPAIR & RENOVATION Call Steve for your home improvement projects. Electrical, Tile, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Repairs Quality Work At Fair Prices (954) 632-8773 CLASSIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ALWAYS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. REASONABLE RATESSENIOR DISCOUNT. ERRANDS-HELP WITH SHOPPONG-TRANS-

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CLEAN SWEEP – Professional Cleaning Service, Homes, Apartments and Offices. Move in & Move out cleaning. Serving the community for 15 years. Call Todd (954) 383-1127 CLEAN IT RITE Best cleaning for your buck. Reliable & affordable. 10 years in business. 1 BR, $$45.00, 2BR, $55.00, & 3BR, $65.00. Fort Lauderdale, Broward & Palm Beach. Call Manny (954) 560-4443 SUNSHINE CLEANING. Professional cleaning service for your home or office. We are reliable and offer competitive rates. Specializing in deep cleaning & organization. We work within your schedule. Serving Broward County for over 10 years. References available. Call Nicholas (954) 773-5372 TOP to BOTTOM CLEANING Let me take care of your everyday cleaning. Before or after your Holiday parties. For your home or office. You can be assured you will receive quality, dependable and honest service every time. Affordable home & business cleaning rates. References available. Uilas (754) 234-9305

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RETAIL SALES Men’s Clothing store is seeking professional sales people, Full-time and Part-Time positions available. Please call (954) 873-3889 TR8 FRIENDLY BOUTIQUE INN ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH is looking for a full/part time personality to join our team. You must be personable, friendly and comfortable working in all areas of a small Inn. www.OceanInnHollywood.com Contact Felipe at the Ocean Inn (954) 923-0313

ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL GLBT Veterans – AVER meets at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the GLCC/Pride Center. We assist Veterans with benefits, advocacy and outreach. Join the Color/Honor Guard or Sports teams. Call (954) 903-8310 or www.AVER-FGC.us

CO-INFECTION FORUM, FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED AND INFECTED WITH HIV AND HEP C Meets weekly on Tuesdays @ The Wellness Center of SF @ 2921 NE 6th Ave. Wilton Manors, FL 33334. Phone # (954) 568-0152. Facilitated by 'pup' and Phil. Conversation and and information updates. Free and confidential.

POSITIVE ISSUES GROUP MEETS THURSDAYS FROM 7-8:30 FOR "HIV+GAY MEN & THE MEN THAT LOVE THEM" Support group. Facilitated by Jerry Hornacki. RSVP: wcsfjerry@cs.com Phone: 954-568-0152

SPIRITUALITY CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRITSONG Welcomes you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 10 am and every Wednesday night at 8 pm. We meet at the SpiritSong Worship Center at 2040B North Dixie Highway Suite 3 in Wilton Manors (Building B on Equality Park Campus, behind the Pride Center). God loves you just the way He made you. Come discover His purpose for you. For more info: (954) 418-8372, info@cohss.com, www.cohss.org

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