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Town Hall ON ADAP • AICP • RYAN WHITE • OBAMACARE

04.20.15 Join us Monday, April 20th at 7pm for a Town Hall style community meeting where we will help answer any questions you may have about ADAP, AICP, Ryan White and ObamaCare. We know how confusing it can be to navigate these services and the team at AHF is here to answer your questions, make recommendations and help you on the road to better health and wellness. 700 SE 3rd Avenue, First Floor • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 • For More Info Call 954.610.3064 share with us on guymag.net theguymag theguymag guymagtube 9

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NON-PROFIT PROFILE

Father Bob Fights To Keep All Saints Soup Kitchen Alive by Jameer

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When talking about the homeless in their city, Oakland Park commissioners never identify them as individuals with names, families or histories, but just refer to them as “your people,” said Father Bob Caudill, who most folks know affectionately as Father Bob. Father Bob said commissioners are now trying as hard as they can to get rid of the city’s homeless with a new zoning ordinance that was unanimously passed in August last year. The ordinance, which was passed as part of an effort to revitalize the area around Powerline Road, directly impacts a soup kitchen run by Caudill and actually mandates that the kitchen cease operations by 2018. But Father Bob is fighting back and has hired lawyers to help him. Father Bob has devoted his life to feeding the homeless in Oakland Park as a Catholic priest. It all began when he opened All Saint Catholic Mission (3460 Powerline Rd. Fort Lauderdale FL 33309; 954-3963086) in 1990.

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“The homeless would see me in my office through the window,” he said. “I started giving them sodas and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches whenever they would ask.” Father Bob’s acts of kindness at the church eventually turned into a regular routine. Before he knew it, his small kitchenette could not accommodate the long line of people who would come calling. Instead of giving up, he found a dilapidated building two streets south of his church. “I don’t think anything happens by accident,” he said. “It was a sign for me.” He purchased the property in 1994 and went to work repairing the broken windows and crumbling walls, furnishing the building with tables, chairs, an air-conditioning unit and kitchen appliances. All Saints Soup Kitchen was born. Since then, everyday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, roughly 200 people arrive at the soup kitchen to watch a movie, find clothes and eat a hot meal. For 24 years, Father Bob has theguymag

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been able to keep the lights on with the help of an “amazing” staff of unpaid volunteers, “Souper Group” fundraisers and food donors -- 20-25 restaurants throughout Broward County. But now a lot of the money that has been helping the homeless is having to be redirected to fight the city’s new ordinance. A local judge is currently deciding the case. Father Bob is optimistic. “I can’t imagine in this atmosphere that the judge would respond against us,” said Father Bob. “If they do, I’m ready to appeal.” Father Bob’s next fundraiser will be held at Sidelines Sports & Video Bar (2031 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-563-8001) on April 25 at 7:00 pm. He can be reached at 954-801-8283 or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/soup. kitchen.16. ALL SAINTS SOUP KITCHEN 3350 POWERLINE RD. OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309 954-801-8283

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RECREATION

Fun Ways To Explore Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk J b by ameer

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If you have not had the chance to experience Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, it is one of the most interesting parts of downtown. Riverwalk extends the length of SW 7th Street at the Broward Center for Performing Arts to The Cheesecake Factory on East Las Olas Boulevard. It is a gorgeous pathway that encompasses entertainment venues, Linear Park, restaurants, luxury condos and stunning yachts parked along the New River. A great way for locals and tourists to capture the beauty of the area is through Riverwalk Recreation, which not only highlight Riverwalk itself but include additional downtown attractions and those found at Fort Lauderdale Beach. Any way you look at it, the activities below are a great opportunity to enjoy the lo-

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cal environs. For guided tours, sightseers can book one- or two-hour Segway rides that zip by large mansions and mega yachts that line both sides of the river and represent why this area of Fort Lauderdale has come to be known as “The Venice of America.” The tour leads over the 17th Street Causeway Bridge while tour guides provide riders with fascinating historical information. Learning how to operate a Segway is part of the tour. Looking for a cardio workout? Take a two and half hour guided tour by bike to see diverse Fort Lauderdale landmarks, including Himmarshee Village, Stranahan House as well as the neighborhoods of Sailboat Bend and Riverside Park. Unguided bike rides are also available if you want more freedom to theguymag

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explore on your own. If you want to get a bit more adventurous, it is possible to leave the land and take to the water for a different view of the beautiful boats, luxury high-rise condos and fancy homes. Kayaks and paddle boards are available to rent by going online at www.riverwalkrec. com and making a reservation. The pickup location is 300 SW 1st Avenue #111 in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Kayakers have a choice between kayaks for one or two people. Visit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s website at www.goriverwalk.com to learn about additional leisure activities and upcoming events. 300 SW 1ST AVE #111 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 954-526-5159

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Dancing with the South Florida Stars 2015 By Michael Davis

One of Wilton Manors’ most popular events returns to take over the Epic Theater at Manor Nightclub (2345 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305) this coming Monday night, April 20, at 8 p.m. with the fifth edition of Dancing with the South Florida Stars. Each year, teams of dancers represent local businesses and compete for the coveted crystal First Place Trophy to help raise funds for the Brian Neal Fitness and Health Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a year-round health and wellness program for people challenged with living with HIV/AIDS and/or other life-threatening illnesses. Hosted by legendary female impersonators Kitty Meow and Elaine Lancaster, this year’s event will feature dancers including Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Dean Trantalis and partner Michele Verdi-Knapp, Lips’ Marvin Green and 32

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Last Year’s Winners JERRY SOLANO & ASHLEY BLAKE

Velvet Lenore, Boardwalk’s Rolly Villaverde and Alyson Thomas, R3Accounting’s Frank Campisano and Angeliki Piliouras, Village Pub’s Jerry Solano and Albie Pierantonie, Rumors’ Luis Mendez and Mia Patricyk, and Sideline’s Keith Allen and Jose Vega. Local favorite Tiffany Arieagus will receive the Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Velvet Lenore, Deja Devonier will host the red carpet introductions of celebrity guests, with recording artist Debra Hampton providing her special brand of entertainment. Celebrity judges for the evening include Billy Bean, Mark Hunter, Joe Posa, Latrice Royale, and Gary Santis. MMP Inc. founder Bobby Blair produces the annual event that includes a Silent Auction that begins an hour before the 8 p.m. showtime. While tickets are currently still available at GuyMag.net, the evening is typically a sold-out event. theguymag

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The Week At A Glance With Celebrations And Parties!!

SPINNING THE BEATS

DJ Steven Ponce laying down the beats every sunday at Boardwalk

BOYS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!!

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HOT MEN HOT PLAY HOT TIMES

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PAINTED AND FIERCE

BOB PASTOR AND STAFF

Amanda Austin on a Sunday Night at the Trannie Palace

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COMEDY MIC NIGHT

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ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE

Ms. Velvet Lenore To You: Where Artistic Passion And Musical Talent Collide by jameer baptiste

Velvet Lenore’s lifetime pursuits have always been led by her passion for dance and her desire to make people smile. Even as she grew up in the small Florida town of Fort Pierce, she exuded confidence and spunk, knowing she was different growing up as a little boy. But the evolution of her identity certainly did not put a damper on her personality. “My family always said if you’re not hurting anyone, be you,” she said, recalling how she went about intermingled her family’s love of music with her extracurricular activities as a young student. “Music is in my blood,” she said. “My mom and dad were both in bands, and danced.” Lenore was raised by her paternal and maternal grandmothers, Madea One and Madea Two, respectively. Madea Two loved to dance and shared that joy with Lenore and her four younger siblings, encouraging them to get up and groove to the “Oldies Goldies” as a form of exercise. As she expanded on her grandmother’s dance routines, she began to perfect her own style at school. Throughout high school, Lenore was able to showcase her talent through the color guard, cheerleading and marching band. She played seven instruments and led the group as drum major. By the time she graduated, she was honored with the yearbook title of “Most School Spirit.” At 18, her passion for dance took her to

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West Palm Beach, where she attended the now defunct Ballet Florida and studied both Hip Hop and lyrical dance. Moving to Palm Beach County was a pivotal moment in Lenore’s life. It was there she met her drag mother and mentor, Palm Beach First Lady Melissa Saint John, at the now shuttered Heartbreakers nightclub. “(Saint John) said I was a pretty boy and that I should do drag,” said Lenore. Lenore learned about performing in drag shows from Saint John and then got her start entertaining live audiences at 502, a local West Palm Beach nightclub at the time. Slowly she began to perform full-time. Saint John encouraged Lenore to enter pageants in order to make a name for herself. Once she did, she excelled, winning her first pageant as Miss Hollywood in 1998. To date, she has won six out of the ten pageants she entered. Lenore is most proud of her dance group, K-otic Force. The group, Lenore and her three friends Kyra Kennaugh, Bobby Johnson and Dominique Shephard, are known throughout West Palm Beach for their spectacular productions. “We are family,” she said. The family grew to include more friends, and in 2005, K-otic Force booked their first gig at Pridefest Lake Worth and The Palm theguymag

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Beaches. By the festival’s sixth year, Lenore was inviting local at-risk youth that expressed interest in joining her group’s performances. K-otic Force also mentors many of the same kids that attend their annual shows at PrideFest. “This is one environment that they can participate,” Lenore said. “They can’t go to the clubs, so they can express themselves there.” Other than preforming with K-otic Force, Lenore is focused on transitioning as a woman, marrying her boyfriend of eight years, Michael Cushman, and fulfilling her childhood dream of winning Miss Florida F.I. 2015 share with us on guymag.net

while at the same time building her own talent agency with male model Brett Jauss. To witness Lenore’s fabulous live performances and hilarious stand-up comedy, stop by The Island Lake Worth restaurant (921 Lake Ave. Lake Worth FL 33460; 561-5884488) every Wednesday at 9:30 pm. Or visit her at Lips Florida restaurant (1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park FL 33334; 954-567-0987) every Saturday at midnight, when she hosts the naughty Taboo Show. On Sundays, Lenore serves and entertains at Gospel Brunch. Lastly, watch her two performances at 9:00 pm and midnight at Boardwalk Bar (1721 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale FL 33311; 954463-6969) where she hosts every Tuesday.

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14) MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale

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INTERVIEW

Kipp Tuers:

Exploring Art Forms, and Pushing Limits by

Cliff Dunn

“I really love for my work to provoke strong emotions,” artist Kipp Tuers confides. “I love it when someone who has seen the work comes up to me and says, ‘This is really disturbing’ or ‘Wow, something about this reminds me of when I was a kid’—for the viewer, art should stimulate strong feelings.” Tuers is confident that his work will do just that, when it is unveiled in a new exhibit at Gallery XO (2376 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) on April 18 for Island City Art Walk, a show that runs through Spring. The road that brought him to a South Florida exhibit began on the Jersey Shore. “I was born in Monmouth County, about 45 minutes south of Newark,” Tuers says. “It was a great place to grow up.” After graduating from high school, he made the 85-mile trek south down the Jersey Turnpike to Temple University in Philadelphia, where he majored in communications. Following college, Tuers opted to pursue a career in the beauty industry. He pulled up stakes and relocated to the Big D (Dallas, Texas, that is), where he accepted a position as Regional Color Director for Aveda’s Southwest distributor, training beauty professionals to use and apply color products. “I did that for nine years,” he explains. “It was a great job, but it involved a lot of business travel to five states, which took its toll.” Tuers has not lost the sense of wonderment from recalling his early work as a professional artist. “I had only done three or four paintings in the years before I started pursuing art full-time,” he admits. Of his first baby steps as an artist,

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Tuers recalls: “I started painting for a friend who had a large loft apartment, with a lot of space for me to work in. When I finished the work, I brought it to a gallery, where they told me, ‘If you have other pieces like this, we would like to offer you a show.’ The trouble was, there were no other pieces—I only had the one. Tuers persuaded the gallery management—twice—to postpone the scheduled exhibit. “I worked my butt off,” he acknowledges with a laugh. “Between May and November, I painted 23 paintings. That was both extremely challenging and extremely rewarding.” The hard work paid off: “I am now the full-time resident artist for The Gallery at Uptown Vision, the same venue which hosted my first show. It took only 46 years for this dream to be realized,” he says, the sense of wonder in his voice on full display. Working in acrylic, Tuers’ unique paintings—which feature striking colors married to a sophisticated sense of balance and proportion—are prized by both private collectors who secure a commission and intimates who receive them as gifts. He describes his technique as the creation of complex textures through the use of multi-dimensional color combinations, which come together as “vivid interactions of color, texture, and form.” Applying up to 30 coats of varnish to each painting, the work evokes a sense of movement and fluidity. Blending or mottling smooth or heavily textured paint, the finished work makes an impact with, in Tuers words, “radiant impressions that make the canvas come theguymag

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alive.” For his exhibit at Gallery XO, Tuers has created an entirely new body of work. “My Florida show is 100 percent new work,” he explains. “I was inspired by traditional Greek and Roman stylings in the male form. “It’s classic iconography, with a modern twist,” he adds. For the exhibit, Tuers has created nine new pieces. “These are very large pieces of art,” he notes. “The dimensions for three of them are four-feet-by-five-feet, and two of the works are three-feet-byfour-feet in size. “All of the work is male nude, in the traditional Greco-Roman style. But there is a heavy emphasis here on the use of space—negative space, as well—and the positioning of the [model] figures. “My primary focus is about capturing the viewer, conveying a sense of the emotion that is coming across with the work, whether that’s joyfulness, or agony, whatever it may be in the individual piece. I use the positioning of the central figure and the space that surrounds it to get that across. It’s both intimate and interactive in that respect.” Tuers is emphatic that he doesn’t shy away from provoking strong emotions in the viewer. “I love seeing people getting excited about something that hasn’t been done before. I would rather someone really love it, or really hate it, than to expeshare with us on guymag.net

rience no sensation at all,” he insists. As well as his ongoing exhibit in Dallas and his spring show at Gallery XO, Tuers’ work can be seen, admired, purchased, and commissioned through his website, KippTuers.com. He also devotes his time to working with an organization called Painting with a Twist, which he describes as “fun art, not fine art. “An artist walks an interested amateur painter through the basic steps of how to recreate an image, from landscapes, to abstracts and cityscapes, and florals,” Tuers offers. “They get to take home their work and share it with others. “I like it because you get to see that ‘spark’ when it appears in somebody else.” The artist says he finds his inspiration from the world around him. “I am always looking for creative sources,” he explains. “The zoo, the park, a metalworking shop you pass— everything is a creative source.” He acknowledges that success for many people involves intense focus, but he believes that creativity requires a spirit of innovation and an element of the unknown. “I’m constantly exploring this whole process,” Tuers explains. “Some people find one thing and do it really well. Right now, I am all about exploring, trying new art forms, and pushing the boundaries. “I want to push myself creatively, and to keep the process interesting.” theguymag

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GAY POLO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT AT INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Get In On The Ground Floor At Inn On The Drive by Jameer

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Inn on the Drive is a brand new bed & breakfast right off of Wilton Drive on 7th Avenue. Retired owners Walter Thomas and Tony Rodriguez never expected to be working again. But after purchasing their family home, they have put the extra property in their backyard to commercial use. First they wanted to build a small rental unit, but with a little convincing from the city, they decided on a B&B. “I’m glad we did it,” said Thomas. “The city of Wilton Manors made it very easy for us.” The boutique hotel was built from the ground up less than a year ago in August of 2014. There are four guest rooms, two that open up to a heated, saltwater pool and two more on the second floor that oversee the beautiful pools and gardens in the neighborhood. The building is painted light blue. “It’s a brand new building

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with every modern luxury you would want,” said Thomas. Each sound proof room comes with electric door locks, 40” flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and cable, an enclosed glass shower and central air-conditioning. Guests do not need to worry much about transportation. All the shops, restaurants and nightclubs in the heart of Wilton Manors are easily accessible by foot. The upstairs’ deck with a retractable awning provides each guest with a fabulous view of Wilton Drive, and a comfortable spot to watch the various events held throughout the year on the city’s main drag. Thomas and Rodriguez manage the business themselves, from booking reservations to servicing the guest rooms. Don’t be surprised if you receive a continental breakfast in bed, a special courtesy the two offer their patrons. theguymag

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“Guests are coming from all over the world,” Thomas explained. “We’ve had guests from Sweden, New York, Norway and as a matter fact, we have two women from Argentina here now, which works because Tony speaks Spanish.” Since its opening, the B&B has been at full occupancy. Prices are considerably lower when compared to guesthouses in the area. Thomas said he and Rodriguez have tried to keep the experience affordable to attract as many people as they can, however, by next season they expect room rates will begin to rise. Take advantage of the most affordable prices now by booking directly through the hotel at www.innonthedrive. com INN ON THE DRIVE 2405 NE 7TH AVE WILTON MANORS, FL 33305 954-990-4895

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SCREEN SAVOR

LGBT Film Fest Faves Come Back Around by

GreGG Shapiro

ay, Israeli filmmaker Eytan Fox (Yossi & Jagger, The Bubble) ventures into Almodovar’s arena with the colorful, sugarcoated coated comedy Cupcakes (Strand). On the night of the UniverSong competition, a group of friends and neighbors – gay schoolteacher Ofer (Ofer Schechter), lesbian singer/songwriter Efrat (Efrat Dor), assistant to the Minister of Culture Dana (Dana Ivgy), blogger Keren (Keren Berger), former beauty queen Yael (Yael Bar-Zohar) and baker Anat (Anat Waxman) – gather together to watch the event on TV. That night, they also end up writing a song together which unexpectedly launches them into the running to represent Israel in the following year’s UniverSong competition. Looking for dramatic tension to balance the camp and comedy? Ofer’s in a relationship with closeted Assif (Alon Levi), the spokesperson for his family’s successful hummus biz. Socially awkward Keren’s life revolves around her laptop. Anat’s marriage is on the rocks. Dana, who has always followed her father’s orders, is itching for a change. Efrat is growing weary of playing her music to small coffeehouse crowds. Yael’s in a dead-end relationship with an offensive and sexist lawyer (Lior Ashkenazi). With their chance to make it big right before them, the sextet is determined not to let anything get in their way and get to Paris to compete. Fox proves himself to be as adept at comedy as he is at drama. Cupcakes also features tunes by Scissor Sisters’ Babydaddy (aka Scott Hoffman). Don’t be surprised if you walk out singing. In Hebrew with subtitles. [Cupcakes opens on Apr. 17 at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale.] Like Ira Sachs’ Love Is Strange, the Brazilian film The Way He Looks (Strand), the fulllength feature debut by writer/director Daniel Ribiero, wasn’t just one of the best gay movies of the 2014 LGBT film fest circuit, it’s one

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of the best gay movies ever. Period. Blind teen Leo (Ghilherme Lobo) and best friend Givoana (Tess Amorim) enjoy the last lazy days of summer lounging by the pool and talking about first kisses before school begins. Once classes start, it’s business as usual. The class bullies are mean to Leo. But things are about to change for Leo with the arrival of new kid Gabriel (Fabio Audi). Paired up to work on a class project together, there is electricity between the boys. Each has an unexpected effect on the other. Leo, who only listens to classical music, is turned on to Scottish pop group Belle and Sebastian by Gabriel, who even gets Leo to dance with him in Leo’s room. Gabriel becomes increasingly aware of and sensitive to Leo’s needs as a visually impaired person. Meanwhile, Leo is doing everything he can to be more self-sufficient, something that doesn’t sit well with his over-protective parents Laura (Lucia Romano) and Carlos (Eucir de Souza). In fact, Leo is researching the possibility of studying abroad. This growing desire for independence also threatens Leo’s relationship with Giovana. The Way He Looks is remarkably insightful in terms of the way small, but meaningful details, can eventually amount to something much greater. Leo sleeping in Gabriel’s sweatshirt, for instance, is one potent example. Gabriel’s concern for Leo, applying sun-block to his skin and later rinsing it off in the shower, is another. More than just a story of first gay love, it’s a perceptive portrait of friendship and the eclipses that can occur, whether you can see them or not. DVD bonus features include an interview with the cast and crew, deleted scenes, a look behind-the-scenes, the short film I Don’t Want To Go Back Alone and more. Stephan Haupt’s film The Circle/Der Kreis theguymag

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(Wolfe/Contrast) takes an unusual approach to telling its story, combining dramatic narrative and documentary-style filmmaking. After seeing it, it’s hard to imagine a better format for presenting both the history of the groundbreaking gay Swiss publication Der Kreis (from which the film gets its title), as well as chronicling the almost 50 year relationship of teacher Ernst Ostertag and drag performer Röbi Rapp. The documentary interview segments allow Ostertag and Rapp to relate their tale in their own words. The duo, who were the first same-sex couple to marry in Switzerland in 2003, are still in love with each other, sitting close together on the sofa, occasionally finishing each other’s sentences. It’s an endearing and enduring portrait of gay love. The narrative portion begins in 1956 with Ernst (Matthias Hungerbühler), a teacher at a girls’ school in Zurich awaiting his certishare with us on guymag.net

fication, who in spite of being closeted at work, becomes involved with the gay social organization that publishes the magazine Der Kreis. Through this activity, he meets Röbi (Sven Schelker), a popular drag performer. At the time, Zurich was a liberal city (far more liberal than anywhere in the U.S. where the McCarthy era was in full swing) and gay men and lesbians were tolerated. Following a series of murders, committed by a psychotic gay hustler, the authorities began to crack down on the community in Zurich, leading to arrests, public shaming and even suicide. Even though it is set nearly 50 years in the past, The Circle/Der Kreis is a sad reminder that no matter how far the LGBT community has come (and what it has survived), there is still so far to go before our rights become universal. DVD bonus features are minimal, consisting mainly of the short film Flying Solo.

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TRAVEL

Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina

By Andrew Collins

here aren’t many places in the United States that suggest romance more palpably than the jewel of southeastern lowcountry, Charleston. This beautifully preserved bastion of pre-Colonial commerce lies at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers and is flanked by barrier islands famed for gated golf resorts and swanky condo complexes. Inland, you’ll find some of the most over-the-top plantation homes, many of them now open for tours. But it’s the city’s historic heart, with its palm-shaded lanes and pastel-hued 18th- and 19th-century residences, churches and converted shipping warehouses that provide visitors with the uncanny sensation that they’re strolling through a fairy tale. What may surprise, either if you’re a first-time visitor or you haven’t been in the past decade or so, is that this rather button-down, traditional city of about 120,000 – the cultural heart of one of the country’s most politically and socially conservative states – has a pronounced gay scene. Since samesex marriage was legalized statewide in November 2014, the weddingcentric city has also hosted more than its share of gay nuptials and honeymoons. Perhaps even more surprising is the recent ascent of Charleston (charlestoncvb.com) among the ranks of farm-to-table foodies, craft-beverage aficionados, edgy artists and hipsters. The northern end of downtown, particularly along Upper King Street, contains one of the coolest concentrations of share with us on guymag.net

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chef-driven, locavore-minded bars and restaurants of any small city in the country. If you’re in town for the weekend, do make a point of visiting the traditional attractions: the opulently decorated house-museums, antebellum churches and prominent military historic sites. But also set aside time to check out the new, independent-spirited side of this dynamic metropolis.

Friday Night

Stick around downtown your first night, supping at one of the dozens of superb restaurants in the central core, many of them set in historic homes. One favorite for both the stunningly prepared modern Southern fare and the gorgeous location inside a glorious 19th-century mansion is Husk (76 Queen St., Charleston, SC 29401; 843-577-2500; huskrestaurant.com), the domain of James Beard–winning chef Sean Brock. The farm-to-table menu changes often but has included buffalo-style pig’s ear lettuce wraps with spiced peanuts, and slow-cooked heritage pork with red peas, farro and smoky tomatoes. If it’s late in the evening, and you’re more in the mood for an expertly poured craft cocktail and some lighter snacks, venture into the cozy and hip Gin Joint (182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401; 843-577-6111; theginjoint.com), which serves delish cheese plates and tasty snacks like duck empanadas and hoisin-glazed pork buns. The Card Shark cocktail, with Mata Hari Absinthe, Fernet and smoked honey will warm your soul on a cool evening.

Saturday

Spend the better part of your first full day in town touring the downtown historic district. You might begin with a visit to the Historic Charleston Foundation (40 E Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401; 843-723-1623; www. historiccharleston.org) which sponsors several renowned events, including late spring’s famed Spoleto Festival, and operates such noteworthy museums as Aiken-Rhett House and the Nathaniel Russell House. From the latter you can stroll to nearby Waterfront Park, with gardens and a promenade overlooking the Ashley and Cooper rivers. Walk north along Meeting Street, known as Charleston’s “Museum Mile,” and you’ll find one iconic attraction after another. The Charleston Museum (60 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403; theguymag

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843-722-2996; http://www.charlestonmuseum. org), which opened in 1773, is a must, as are the gallery-hopping and shopping along Meeting, King and Bay streets. For a high-octane caffeine pick-me-up, drop by Collective Coffee (766 S Shelmore Ln, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464; 843-284-8703; collectivecoffee.com), a sleek, contemporary café serving single-origin pour-over coffees, along with a good variety of sandwiches, wraps and salads. As sun falls over Charleston, plan an evening of exploring the city’s emerging restaurant row along Upper King Street. You’ll find some cool touring and tasting opportunities in this part of the city, too, including High Wire Distilling (652 King Street Charleston, SC 29403; 843-755-4664; highwiredistilling.com) where you can sample acclaimed spirits, like Silver Rum, Hat Trick Extraordinarily Fine Botanical Gin and QuarterAcre Sorghum Whiskey. And at the upper end of the neighborhood, two craft breweries are worth a visit, Palmetto Brewing Co. (289 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-937-0903; www. palmettobrewery.com) and Revelry Brewing Co. (10 Conroy St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-2036194; revelrybrewingco.com). A fun way of approaching the novel food scene on Upper King is by making a progressive meal out of the evening, stopping at a few hot spots, and enjoying an appetizer or two – along share with us on guymag.net

with drinks – at each one. Start at Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer (4 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-853-7186; www.kuducoffeeandcraftbeer.com), which specializes in two of Charleston’s favorite artisan beverages. Then move up King Street to O-Ku Sushi (463 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-737-0112; www.okusushi.com), which serves both inventive sushi rolls as well as sashimi, crudo, green tea soba noodles and other izakaya-inspired treats; and the amusingly named Closed For Business (453 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-853-8466; www. closed4business.com) “draught emporium,” another top spot for interesting brews as well as decadent snacks, like poutine, beer-battered fishand-chips and ried pork-cutlet sandwiches. At see-and-be-seen Macintosh (479 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-789-4299; www. themacintoshcharleston.com), sample the exceptional farm-to-table cooking of talented chef Jeremiah Bacon. The artful plates include a salad of fried duck skin with Asian pears and candied-ginger vinaigrette, and sautéed scallops with sunchokes and Brussels sprouts. Located in a landmark bank building, The Ordinary (544 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-4147060; www.eattheordinary.com) is a gorgeous space serving beautifully arranged portions of fresh seafood. Consider the Jonah crab toast with lemon and basil, and shad roe with bacon, potato theguymag

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and oyster mushrooms. Right next to High Wire, the Butcher & Bee (654 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-619-0202; www.butcherandbee.com) is fun both for lunch or late-night (open on Friday and Saturdays only) snacking and drinking. This high-ceilinged space turns out addictively tasty fare from pulled-squash barbecue sandwiches to fried chicken with roasted tomatoes, garlic mayo and dill-verde sauce. The neighborhood is also home to a pair of popular gay nightspots, the intimate and friendly Dudley’s on Ann (42 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-577-6779; www.dudleysonann.com), where you can watch videos, shoot pool and mingle at a conversation-friendly decibel level, and nearby Club Pantheon (28 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-577-2582; clubpantheon. net), a pulsing dance club open on weekends only. Although not specifically gay establishments, urbane and trendy bars like the retro-cool Belmont (511 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; www.thebelmontcharleston.com) and the endearingly dive-y Recovery Room Tavern (685 King St, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-727-0999; www. recoveryroomtavern.com) are fun hangouts for kicking off or winding down the evening, and they both draw diverse crowds.

Sunday

Start the day by crossing the modern Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to Mount Pleasant, a suburb just east of the city with a lovely historic district. Enjoy brunch at Charleston’s Cafe (1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464;

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843-856-7796; charlestonscafe. com), which is set in a prosaic shopping center but serves anythingbut-ordinary morning edibles, including lowcountry shrimp and grits with eggs, and a Southern Benedict with fried-green tomatoes and smoked bacon. Mount Pleasant is a good jumping off point for exploring Boone Hall (1235 Long Point Road, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464), one of the prettiest of the region’s grand plantation museums and gardens, as well as the beaches of Sullivan’s Island and historic Fort Moultrie, which is part of Fort Sumter National Monument. If plantation touring is high on your list of priorities, you might consider an alternate Sunday plan of driving northwest of the city along Hwy. 61 (Ashley River Road), where you can tour such legendary antebellum estates as Ashley Hall, Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation, and Middleton Place, which boasts the oldest formal gardens in the nation. If you’ve spent the afternoon at Boone Hall or Sullivan’s Island, backtrack to downtown Mount Pleasant for a stroll through the relatively new Shem Creek Park, a stunning wetland sanctuary traversed by more than 2,000 feet of boardwalk. Adjacent to the park, Vickery’s Bar & Grill (1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-4440; www.vickerys.com) is an enjoyable place to wrap up your walk. This gayfriendly bar and grill has stunning water views, making it a favorite spot for watching the sunset and sipping a cocktail accompanied by, perhaps, a bowl of Vickery’s signature oyster bisque. The historic village of Mount Pleasant is also home to one of the most romantic restaurants in the region, the Old Village Post House (101 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-8935; mavericksouthernkitchens.com/oldvillageposthouse), which is part of the same illustrious group behind stellar eateries like High Cotton and Slight North of Broad. This handsome old theguymag

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inn also contains six charming, reasonably priced guest rooms. Weekend brunch and nightly dinner are both outstanding here, with dishes like Memphis dry-rubbed, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, and salt-and-pepper fried shrimp with smoky-blue sauce.

Where to Stay

One of Charleston’s most playful and interesting accommodations, the Vendue Inn (19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401; 843-5777970; www.thevendue.com) occupies a few connected 18th-century warehouse buildings near Waterfront Park and bills itself “Charleston’s Art Hotel” – there’s even an artist-in-residence program. The distinctive rooms feature original, often abstract contemporary works; many have large walk-in showers and gas fireplaces. Be sure to pop up to the sunny Rooftop for a cocktail,

and to soak up some of the best views in the city. The stately mid-19th-century Mills House– A Wyndham Grand Hotel (115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401; 843-577-2400; www. millshouse.com) is a pink beauty that rises seven stories above the central intersection of Meeting and Queen streets. The classic but contemporary rooms sparkle with Charleston-inspired reproduction antiques and modern perks like 36-inch LCD TVs and ergonomic work desks and chairs; share with us on guymag.net

some rooms have balconies, and others have French doors that open to the stunning hotel pool and sundeck. Enjoy breakfast in the sunny Fountain Courtyard of the Barbadoes Room restaurant, which is also a romantic venue for dinner and drinks. The city has a few gay-owned B&B, including A Bed & Breakfast at 4 Unity Alley (4 Unity Alley, Charleston, South Carolina 29401; 843-577-6660; www.unitybb.com), a gem hidden down a tiny alley off historic Bay Street. This 18th-century former colonial warehouse contains airy, light-filled rooms with fine antiques. Keep in mind that the four guest rooms here often book up quickly, so it’s wise to book well in advance. Another of the swankiest addresses in town is the romantic Market Pavilion Hotel (225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401; 843-723-0500; www. marketpavilion.com), which is close to the riverfront and abounds with cushy furnishings and fine artwork. Grill 225, its restaurant, turns out delicious lowcountry steak and seafood. Around the corner, the five-story Harbourview Inn (2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401; 843-853-8439; www.harbourviewcharleston.com) is a handsome property with soaring ceilings, exposedbrick walls and four-poster beds (many accommodations overlook the Cooper River). The complimentary perks are many: Continental breakfast delivered to your room, afternoon wine and cheese, evening milk and cookies, local walking tours and Wi-Fi. Andrew Collins produces the site GayTravel. About.com and contributes to many other travel magazines and websites. He can be reached care of this publication or at OutofTown@qsyndicate. com. theguymag

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DINING

Where France And Seafood Meet H

by Tim

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Just a hop, skip and a small jump from the beach, you will find Sea Restaurant. Literally two blocks east of the Ocean on Commercial Blvd. (north side of the street). Sea is a culinary wonderland where each dish is both a visual work of art as well as a delectable masterpiece. I paid my first visit to Sea at lunchtime. After walking by the restaurant a number of times and thinking I must try the place – I finally did and I am very glad I did. Sea boasts of “seafood and homemade specialties and elegant French cuisine in a casual ambiance.” I found all to be true. The restaurant is very intimate. There is a small counter wine bar, 10 to 12 tables indoors and another six to eight outdoors, so reservations would be recommended. The motif is classic Lauderdale by the Sea with pastel color and a lot of shells! Upon arriving, we were greeted by Edith who went to great lengths to make us feel at home with chef Antony. The lunch menu is simple with salads, sandwiches and entrees at prices to fit most budgets. There are three different salads at $8 (Caesar, Mixed Green and Surprise—a blend of greens, bacon, a poached egg, some Comte cheese, all served in a rustic bread bowl

with cherry dressing).and none more than $15. There are four sandwiches on the lunch menu. The Croque Monsieur, Parisien, and Vegetarian are $9.50 - $11 with the fish sandwich of the day on homemade focaccia bread at market price. There are five different entrées daily, each served with soup or salad, ranging from $10 $16 with the fish and pasta special at market. I had the Spaghetti Pomodoro with Shrimp ($16). Outstanding in both taste and presentation. My lunch companion had the special which was a box with cheese, bread and cold cuts. Equally as good. Lunch was served with French bread and oil. We ended our meal with Tiramisu with red berries that was out of this world. Dinner is an all-inclusive menu—all three courses with a starter, entrée and a dessert. Sample starters include French Onion Soup, Mixed Greens, Escargots Provencal, or the Soup of the Day. The dinners start at $39 (Tuna Bolognaise) and the market dishes were in the mid $50’s during my visit. The entrees all have seafood, with a French influence to them. The restaurant has daily specials all centered around the various different wine offerings (check out the website at seatherestau-

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rant.com for more on the specials. Sea is the recipient of numerous dining awards including 2014 Open Table’s “Diner’s Choice.” Owner operator Edith Barthelemy has an interesting story. She grew up in Limousin, France, working in her parent’s logis de france (bed and breakfast) in the beautiful village of Mortemart. After attending art school in Touraine, she decided to follow her dreams and enrolled in a culinary academy gaining further experience at a Relais & Chauteaux establishment. She opened her own restaurant in Limoges which she called Le Boeuf Gros Sel, eventually selling the place to follow her tastebuds to the U.S. to hone her skills in both the kitchen and dining room. She joined her business partner Olivia to purchase the Sea Restaurant late last year. I am so glad I gave this place a try and you will be too. Parking can be a challenge at the beach so be prepared. Most spaces are metered. Please stop at Sea and say hello to Edith serving up the finest the ocean has to offer. Remember to tell her Guy magazine sent you. SEA RESTAURANT 235 COMMERCIAL BLVD LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FL 33308 954-533-2580

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THE WEEK

The Who, The Shirelles, and The Bob Dylan by

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04/16

Oklahoma! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first major musical tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain’s romancing of farm girl Laurey Williams as a rivalry rages between local farmers and cowboys. The original production was one of Broadway’s greatest smashes, running for an unprecedented 2,212 performances back in 1943. Some of the classic songs from this joyous musical score include “Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “Out of My Dreams,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and the title track. 2:00 p.m. Wick Theatre. 7901 N. Federal Highway. Boca Raton. 33487..

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04/17

The Who The classic Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend English rock band has sold over 100 million records worldwide, establishing itself as one of the most influential bands of the 20th century. Quadrophenia, Tommy, and Who’s Next were share with us on guymag.net

cultural staples of the 1970s. Some of their most popular singles include “Pinball Wizard,” “My Generation,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” This was announced as their last tour, two years after the group’s 50th anniversary. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be opening. 8:00 p.m. American Airlines Arena. 501 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.

Kevin Smith Generation X superstar Kevin Smith is the director of a slew of slacker comedies that were a part of the independent film renaissance in the 1990s. His first film Clerks was shot for only $27,575 in a convenience and video store yet was able to gross over $3 million in theaters, solidifying its status in film history. From there, Smith wrote and directed such critically acclaimed hits as Dogma, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Red State. Tonight’s intimate and interactive evening will include an audience question-and-answer session with Smith. 10:30 p.m. Fort Lauderdale improve. 5700 Seminole Way. Hollywood. 33314.

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THE WEEK

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04/18

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Silver foxes Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen may work for opposite parts of the news industry (one mostly interviewing reality TV stars, the other a respected CNN reporter), but they both share a certain cachet within the gay community. Cooper has won multiple Emmys for both his work as a CNN anchor and a correspondent for CBS’ 60 Minutes. Cohen, on the other hand, is an Emmywinning executive and host of Bravo’s Watch What Happens: Live. Tonight, the two longtime friends interview each other and take questions from the audience. 8:00 p.m. The Fillmore Miami Beach. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach. 33139.

The Shirelles The 1960s were good to Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie Harris, and Beverly Lee—the members of popular group The Shirelles. In that time they created seven top 20 hits, including “Tonight’s the Night,” “Baby It’s You,” “Mama Said,” “Foolish Little Girl,” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.” Their music has been influential to both Motown and all subsequent girl groups throughout time. In 1996 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Gladys Knight and the Pips. 7:30 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts. 2855 Coral Springs Dr. Coral Springs. 33065.

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04/19

Redwood Curtain Primal Forces Productions presents Landford Wilson’s 1992 play Redwood Curtain—a tale of family, buried memories, and the traumas lingering from the Vietnam War. An Amerasian piano prodigy searches the American redwoods for her biological father. Instead, she finds a group of Vietnam veterans unable to become a part of society again. Primal Forces Productions is a new theatre group dedicated to works about the 50s, 60s, and 70s. This production stars Ethan Henry, Laura Turnbull, and Amarie Lee. 8:00 p.m. Andrews Living Arts Studio. 23 NW Fifth St. Fort Lauderdale. 33301..

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THE WEEK

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04/20

Dancing with the South Florida Stars This South Florida tradition is not only a great fundraiser for various worthwhile causes but has also become a cultural staple involving the entire community. Local celebrities compete against each other in choreographed dance performances. This year’s hosts Elaine Lancaster and Kitty Meow will be accompanied by celebrity judges Gary Santis, Latrice Royale, Billy Bean, Joe Posa, and Mark Hunter. At 6:30 a silent auction, cocktail reception with complimentary hors d’oeurves start the evening followed by the hysterical and entertaining dance performances. 6:30 p.m. Manor Complex. 2345 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors. 33305.

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04/21

Bob Dylan Music icon Bob Dylan has lasted decades thanks to his generation-defining songs rife with poetic lyricism. “Like a Rolling Stone” is considered one of the greatest songs ever recorded while “The Times They are A-Changin’” represents a culturally important moment in America’s history. Other hummable classics include “Blowin’ in share with us on guymag.net

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Shen Yun Performing Arts

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the Wind,” “Positively 4th Street,” and “Lay Lady Lay.” Dylan’s legacy has been immortalized in various ways, including recent film I’m Not There—an evocative, critically-acclaimed film directed by queer cinema hero Todd Haynes that explores Dylan’s complex history through six characters embodying stages of his life. Tonight he brings his legendary voice to the Broward Center. 8:00 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts. 201 SW Fifth Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 33312.

After successful performances at the Broward Center and then across various cities in Florida, Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to South Florida to perform at the Kravis Center. The group celebrates classical Chinese dance and music with grand processions, ethnic music, and folk dances. Most of the performances honor heroes of ancient and modern times. The NYC-based dance company expresses the essence of 500 years of Chinese culture, which it asserts has all but been demolished by the Chinese Communist government. 7:30 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach. 33401.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Carl Marzola: Nice Guys Finish First

Cliff Dunn

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Mother Theresa famously said, “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Greater Fort Lauderdale-based Realtor Carl Marzola would never disagree with the nearly-sainted nun. But for him, a smile “is free therapy.” Having known him for more than 25 years, I can speak with firsthand knowledge that it is a rare day when Marzola is not flashing his pearly whites with frequency, and with good

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reason. “2014 was a wonderful year,” Marzola, the owner and broker at Atlantic Properties International, says. “I’m really happy about that.” Marzola’s roots started in upstate New York. Born in the city of Troy (“I’m a true ‘Trojan’,” he jokes), he moved to South Florida in 1980. “I was doing real estate in New York, selling listings—anything I could get my hands on,” theguymag

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Marzola recalls. “I realized that there was a lot of real estate business going on here in South Florida, and that’s where I wanted to be. It’s like Jesse James, said: ‘I rob banks and trains because that’s where the money is.’” Marzola quickly became a familiar face among Greater Fort Lauderdale’s successful LGBT professionals. (Others, like myself, had the pleasure of getting to know him at the original—fern bar—incarnation of Cathode Ray; this was in the eons before speech replaced smoke signals.) Marzola attributes his early success to finding the right professional fit for him. “I was very fortunate. I came to work for a European accountant, named Dietrich, who placed a lot of reliance on my experience and my energy. I really worked very hard and built a respectable book of business “When Dietrich and his wife decided to move back to Germany, I saw the opportunity to build upon that foundation,” he adds. “Because I was servicing a huge international clientele, it made sense to me to promote that expertise, and so ‘Atlantic Properties International’ was born.” Marzola’s expertise in the international market has brought him into professional contact with some heavy hitters, including The Donald. “Trump hired me to represent him in Geneva and in Italy, for his Trump Tower projects,” Marzola acknowledges. He says that the international market remains one of his personal areas of expertise—and satisfaction—but he also finds it tremendously rewarding when he gets to assist first time buyers in making their first home purchase: “In a way, it’s like helping deliver someone’s first child,” he says. (“Dr. Marzola to pre-natal care.”) Marzola says there are two primary reasons for you to consider buying a home “Savings: The money you were paying in rent is now building equity in your property,” he explains. “Owning a home allows you to deduct the interest from your mortgage, which can lower your tax bill when April 15 rolls around. “The second reason is Wealth Accumulation: When your home appreciates in value, you have equity. This equity translates to profit when you sell your home—it’s the difference between what you originally paid and your selling price. “In many markets, the value of real estate appreciates by as much as 4 percent share with us on guymag.net

each year, and often a lot more.” In terms of the South Florida real estate market, Marzola, who serves on the City of Wilton Manors Economic Development Task Force, sees good things in the coming months, for both the Gayborhood and beyond. “Wilton Manors is a destination location, not only known for South Floridians, but also internationally. The potential in Wilton Manors is unlimited as the economy continues its growth. At Atlantic Properties, we don’t just sell homes: we sell what a community has to offer.” Likewise, he is ‘bullish’ about other local neighborhoods. “Fort Lauderdale Beach is hot—no pun intended,” he archly offers. “New construction is in very high demand. It’s really amazing how much growth there is on the beach—and many of the new buyers are local.” Looking forward, Marzola predicts, “I can see more demand for the ‘high end.’” What about other places to watch? “Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hollywood, and South Broward, all growing. Also that corridor east of I-95, it’s very affordable. If you have even decent credit, you should be looking to buy.” To those for whom the American Dream of home ownership is alive and well, Marzola has good news: “I can get someone with decent credit into a home for as little as 3 percent down. That money can come from your mom, your partner—even your broker, if he’s feeling generous,” he jokes. As his personal heroes, Marzola cites his parents and grandparents. “They were amazing people,” he offers. “Remember I’m Italian: it’s all about family.” If he wasn’t working in his current profession, Marzola suspects that he would find something to keep himself busy. “If you placed me on a desert island, I’d love to relax and enjoy some piña coladas for a long weekend. But then I would start organizing the locals to sell the pineapple juice to the tourists, along with those terrific oceanfront views.”

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