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mark December 1 - #106
Mark Haines Publisher/Founder of Mark’s List Kevin Hopper Executive Editor Editorial Alex Vaughn Editor-in-Chief Stephen R. Lang Managing Editor Contributors Troy Maillis, AJ Cross, Bob Kecskemety, Tom Bonanti, Tim Slivinski, Paul Rubio, Eric Christian, Brad Casey, Charlie Rocafort, Andy Kress & Max Jiminez Production Mangia Media Group Creative Director Dennis Dean Editorial Photographer Stephen R. Lang Mad Paparazzi Chief Toby Blades Mad Paparazzi Assistant Administrative Chris Hamel Administrator Sales & Marketing Cliff Dunn Account Executive cliffd@jumponmarkslist.com - 407-744-1456 Brad Casey Account Exectuive bradc@jumponmarkslist.com - 954-554-4912 Keith Chamlee Classifieds Manager keithc@jumponmarkslist.com - 954-465-1563 classifieds@jumponmarkslist.com - 954-903-4781 ext. 507 Internet Sales Keith Norris keithn@jumponmarkslist.com - 727-743-7581 National Sales Rivendell Media National Ad Representatives 212-242-6863 Display Advertising 954-903-4771 sales@jumponmarkslist.com Display Ads Placement Ad Deadline: Thursday, 5 p.m. Camera Ready Artwork Deadline: Friday, Noon Classifieds Ads Text Ad Deadline: Thursday, 5 p.m. Placement Ad Deadline: Thursday, 5 p.m. Camera Ready Artwork Deadline: Friday, Noon Main Office 2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone 954-903-4771 Fax 954-607-5712, editor@jumponmarkslist.com, www.jumponmarkslist.com
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54 Travel 58 Nutrition 68 Classifieds
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By Alex Vaughn
C’mon A My HOUSE Mark Lowe’s Newest Club Concept HOUSE, Miami Mark Lowe of Living Room fame brings a hot new concept to Miami. His newest club venture will bring you from the street into a House. The working art project is in full swing and will open its doors to welcome you home soon. Mark Magazine sat down with the visionary to find out a little more.
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How long have you been here? What brought you to South Florida? I’ve been in South Florida 12 years. I originally came when I was younger as a model for a photo shoot, loved it, and came back.
You are credited with turning Living Room into one of the hottest nightclubs in town. What is prompting you to go into a new venue? I’m a person who constantly needs to challenge myself artistically and creatively. Without struggle, there’s no growth. Art needs to constantly evolve. My plan was always to carry this concept around the world. Please tell Mark Magazine readers about what to expect from HOUSE. HOUSE is really a complete evolution for me. I’ve designed 13 nightclubs, and all had something that made them unique. Living Room was the beginning of the club as a home idea. HOUSE is a fully realized concept. What niche did you feel was missing in Miami? I think Miami is such a global city for nightlife. When you think of exciting nightclubs, you think of Miami. That said, the most visually spectacular clubs tend to be geared toward the straight market. LIV, LOUIS at the Gansevoort, Amnesia etc. The gay community has great options that have done very well like SCORE, TWIST, and Mova. I have great respect for these venues, especially when you consider they operate seven days a week in a very tough economy. I want to bring the most beautiful nightclub in Miami to our community. What advantages do you feel there are having a business within the gay community? The gay community has been very loyal to me long before Living Room. When I decided to open a nightclub, it was important for me to promote and build a following, I did that for three years. Those people have continued to follow me, and they are solely responsible for any amount of success I’ve had .
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What disadvantages do you feel there are? Absolutely none. If even the most homophobic and judgmental person meets you and connects to you personally, sexuality is irrelevant. How would you identify your management approach? Iron Fist or more Flexible? I’m very much a perfectionist and can be demanding. I expect a lot, and give a lot. If a light isn’t perfect, it can destroy my entire night. The positive thing with HOUSE is I have a really good team. I’m working with a great partner Sebastian Aaron-Stigall, who has a strong management and operations background. I’m working with a phenomenal visual artist Stefan Von Fouts, and an entire production company. This really enables me to focus on what I’m good at with no distractions. How do you think the community as a whole will respond to House? What type of people do you envisage coming? I think the community will respond to the fact that it’s a truly creative space. The visuals and details don’t exist anywhere in the world. From 3D architectural mapping, 360 degree panoramic projections, kitchens as bars, and showers as VIP rooms, HOUSE is genuinely more of a work of art than a nightclub. I wanted the first club in the Wynwood Arts District to be a groundbreaking space and experience.
In your lifetime, how do you feel the gay community has changed? I think we went through our periods where everyone was trying to look straight wearing Abercrombie etc. I love the new kids coming up expressing themselves creatively. They’re blurring the lines between femininity and masculinity and their “don’t give a fuck” attitude is amazing. Lady Gaga has been a huge influence on their creativity. Do you see a positive change in attitudes towards the gay community? I refuse to see anything less. We are all human, we bleed, we die. People have no choice but to accept the fact that we are here. We are your attorneys, your doctors, your military, and your neighbor next door. Living Room is very much an open venue for gay and straight people. Will HOUSE follow the same model? Absolutely, I create clubs that are welcome to everybody who wants to escape from the stresses
of life. The best parties are mixed, with all the colors of the rainbow. Why did you not position Living Room as a total gay club? I’m a business person who happens to be gay. My sexuality is a small part of who I am, and doesn’t define me. Any decision I make is based on what’s best for business regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. If Martians came down from Mars and want a Martian party and it is successful, I’m having a Martian - o Rama. What other plans do you have for the future? Washington, DC, San Diego, Austin, Texas, Peru and Brazil. I want to spread like a porn stars’ cheeks! If you had an open check book, what business would you go into next? Who says I don’t? Exactly what I’m doing now! jumponmarkslist.com
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bar guide Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oGayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays. BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oVideos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour, live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke – and great burgers to boot. Fun and friendly truck-stop-themed bar, great staff. BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale oOver 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world. Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours. Drag emcees and did we mention the boys? BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oThe bar with two names features a dance club and Gayborhood bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke Mondays and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and Saturdays, and (indoor) Sunday TDance. CORNER PUB 1915 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors oFriendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff. Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND your slice on). CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale oButch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd (and a fun nighttime one, too). Fifty-cent pool, 2-for-1 drinks all day every day, video games, hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV. Thursdays it’s Bare Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and Saturday, the fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where the Grizzlies Grind)!
DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL 2935 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale oAdjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open daily - No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside. Karaoke and live music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. DUDES 3270 NE 33rd St Fort Lauderdale oMen dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes. Steamy shower shows. JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale oClub, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest (and karaoke!). LIPS 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park oThe Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins. LIVING ROOM 300 SW 1st Ave Fort Lauderdale oFort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment District meets South Beach. Friday nights they’re here, they’re queer, and they drink free from 10:30(ish) to midnight. Only House Music club in town with its own classical (and classicallychiseled) violinist. THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oWeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle. Theme rooms (salsa and merengue every weekend in the Latin Quarter!). Live dancing and dining. jumponmarkslist.com
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bar guide Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors
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MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oDrink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75 cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking. MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale oCozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drags shows, Patio Bar – and open at 9 a.m. daily. MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale oCocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers, fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the Legendary Jerry). Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball Tournament. NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oRelaxing, friendly, hip, unique-the alternative gathering place on Wilton Dr. Now serving tapas nightly. Social Hour features & In The Biz all the time. PJ’S CORNER POCKET 924 N Flagler Drive Fort Lauderdale oFriendly neighborhood bar with drinks specials every night of the week including, “In the Biz Mondays” at 9pm with 241 drinks and $3 Cosmos and Apple Martinis, “Splash Friday’s” wet underwear contest and Sunday’s pool tournament with a $50 cash prize. RAMROD 1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale oVoted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at midnight on Saturdays – Is there a downside to this?). ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oNexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday Funday.
SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors oA line-dancin’, tight blue jeanswearin’ good time. Country and western music, two-steppin’, three-steppin’, pool tables, and themed events year ‘round. Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim. SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oWhere sports come first. Nationally known destination sports bar with TVs streaming NFL, MLB, NBA and college games. Pool tables, dart boards and large indoor (and now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio features area for smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women (who would have thought?). Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and recommended by LOGO. SLAMMER 321 W Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale oPrivate Men’s Club. Pay cover, then uncover. Monday In the Biz, Thursday Leather Nights. They bring the party (and the mattresses), you bring the booze. SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale oCozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, with matinee on Sunday afternoon. THE STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale oLevis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly. TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale oDance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week. Doors open at midnight; dance til dawn.
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bar guide Miami / Miami Beach BAR 721 721 N Lincoln Lane Miami Beach oPlush, lush and flush, a luxe, sexy décor that includes soft carpeting, comfy couches and a Grown Up Playroom equipped with a flat screen TV for video games, pool table, ceiling-mounted speakers. Enjoy 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. happy hours including $6 premium drinks. CLUB BOI 777 NE 79 St Miami oWith an urban vibe on the weekends, a diverse crowd and a diverse musical format, including Hip Hop, R&B, House, Reggae, Soca, Latin and Old School. Gogo bois and drink specials. CLUB SUGAR 2301 SW 32nd Ave Miami oGay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing. DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave Miami
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oHot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami. JOHNNY’S MIAMI 63 NE 14th Street Downtown Miami oThe second location of the infamous Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Multiple weekly events including Latin Thursdays and Drag Queen Mondays and no cover. MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave Miami Beach oOn Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never a cover. Drink specials all week long, live DJs, high energy music and a fun crowd getting their dance on til late. PALACE BAR 1200 Ocean Drive Miami Beach oThis bar and restaurant in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District. Mouthwatering burgers, boys (and girls!). Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday.
SCORE 727 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach oDance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road. Tons of events throughout the year, including fundraisers for Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach Gay Pride. SPACE 34 NE 11th St Miami oMingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar, spectacular light show. TWIST 1057 Washington Ave Miami Beach oGreat music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In SoBe’s Art Deco District. VLADA LOUNGE 3215 NE 2nd Ave Miami oUrban, sophisticated and chic in Midtown Miami with a bar that ices over. New York pedigree meets Miami attitude. Nightly DJs, never a cover.
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dining
By Tim Slivinski
Amazingly Delicious and Unpretentious
Dine Al Fresco at the Water’s Edge dishes that always delight me every time I On a recent balmy evening with a friend venture to try something new. This night, visiting from Brooklyn, where it has however, the paella ($28.00) cooking on the already tumbled down to thirty degrees, outdoor deck under the watchful eye of a chef we found ourselves heading to Coconuts. He caught my friend’s attention. This savory and wanted to maximize his outdoor time before hearty combination of seafood, sausage, and returning north, so an al fresco dinner on the Intracoastal held great appeal for him. The fact chicken in saffron rice was calling his name. that we could eat waterside just sweetened the When it arrived, he swore he would never eat idea. Coconuts now offers valet parking, so you it all, as the portion is very generous. Wrong! His plate was clean. He said the flavors of all no longer have to circle its small but crowded the ingredients were well-married, with no one lot looking for a space. Just let the valet do it! item overpowering the others. It had simmered We were shown to a table on the lower and cooked to perfection, offering a meld of deck directly on the Intracoastal, and settled savory, spicy flavors. in for a relaxing evening looking at the water, I, on the other hand, had my heart set on the stars in the sky, and getting caught up. It one of my favorite entrees at Coconuts: the was a Tuesday evening, but the entire place Barbecued Back Ribs ($22.00). I am not a rib was buzzing with conversation as it was quite eater, but I fell in love with them long ago crowded. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, when coaxed by a friend to try one rib from Coconuts offers 50% off all bottles on their her order. I was hooked—immediately. I do wine list, a deal that is difficult to pass up. not order ribs in any other restaurant, but I Even better, the wine list carries some unusual find myself craving Coconuts version of this varietals and labels, giving diners the option eat-with-your-fingers dish. They are “fall off the to order something beyond the usual suspects bone” tender in a BBQ sauce that combines on most restaurant wine lists. In keeping with just the right amount of tang, heat, and the outdoorsy feel that we were enjoying, my sweetness, without letting any one of them friend and I ordered a bottle of Whispering take over. I dove into my entrée, also thinking Angel Rosé from Provence. It is on the list at that a portion would go home for lunch the $28.00 a bottle, so it’s a steal at 50% off. It’s next day. They never made it. I ordered them a light, slightly dry Rosé with a bit of fruit, not with a side of mac ‘n cheese, which was very at all sweet; light, crisp, and refreshing. Jason, cheesy (in a good way) and a side of roasted our friendly server, brought us a chiller, and informed us of that night’s featured appetizers. cauliflower, my nod to healthy eating. The cauliflower was actually delicious, as roasting it We decided to share Coconuts famous brings out a flavor profile in the vegetable that heirloom tomato salad ($15.00), as Jason no other preparation can match. informed us that it would be large enough to As we enjoyed the remaining wine in our split and that it was the restaurant’s biggest bottle, I realized why Coconuts appetizer seller. When it arrived, COCONUTS beckons me to return so often. It we could see why. Beautiful, WATERSIDE GRILL is a comfortable outdoor venue yellow, red, and purple heirloom 429 SEABREEZE AVE in a beautiful setting that serves tomatoes are tossed with a light FORT LAUDERDALE, FL amazingly delicious food in an vinaigrette dressing and crumbles 954-525-2421 unpretentious and unfussy way. of blue cheese, topped with The wait staff is always friendly crispy croutons. Each tomato was and knowledgeable of their menu’s food. It is bursting with juicy goodness, tasting like the a place that is dog-friendly, and the sight of so tomatoes you could grow in your own garden. many people relaxing and enjoying themselves The dressing was piquant and tangy, and the salad was not overly dressed. We enjoyed each is calming. Coconuts’ motto is “be nice.” They are very nice and expect the same from their forkful as the salad quickly disappeared. patrons. Somehow, I can’t imagine not being As we savored the wine and the breeze, nice at a place that makes dining do delicious Jason returned to go over dinner features. and comfortable. Coconuts is a place where it is imperative to listen to your server go over the features. The kitchen turns out interesting, unique, flavorful
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travel By Paul Rubio
The Many Sides of Bali Part III: The Rustic East Beyond South Bali’s crowded shorelines, life quickly changes heading east. Frenetic traffic gives way to isolated roads bordered by stacked rice terraces and lush jungle. Scenes of daily village life quickly usurp the fast food and motorcycle calamity. Circumventing the eastern coastline towards the traditional villages of Manggis, Candidasa, and Tenganan, colossal vines and palm trees vie for space along dramatic cliffsides. Secluded beaches usher in the rising tides from the Straits of Lombok. Navigating this shoreline feels like a journey back in time. Women stroll along roadsides, balancing buckets of salak (snake fruit) on their heads, and children weave delicate floral arrangements called banten canang as religious offerings for life cycle ceremonies within the village. The colors, the smiles, and the sounds – they’re all so vibrantly expressive. Many of these
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traditional scenes stem for the Balinese devotion to their own version of Hinduism– Agama Hindu Dharma. This fidelity has resulted in an island of “1000 temples,” none more important than east Bali’s 11th century Mother Temple of Besakih, the inspiration for every temple found in Bali’s countless villages. Unobtrusively situated in this land of time bygone, east Bali’s most prized resort, the 34-villa Amankila (amanresorts.com) serves as an ambassador and gateway to the island’s coastal stronghold of anthropology and ecology, fostering cross-cultural interactions in nearby villages and facilitating day trips throughout the magnificent countryside. Amankila, or “peaceful hill,” is romanticized utter seclusion at its finest, tranquility in the shadow of the island’s apex, Mount Agung. The majority of guests at Amankila strive for equilibrium between tropically breezed, unabashed
pampering and immersion in Bali’s nature and traditions; and the resort offers the best of both worlds. An early morning sunrise trek to picturesque Gumang Hill or a snorkeling cruise aboard Aman XII is complemented by an afternoon of spa treatments and a beachside private candlelite dinner. Likewise, a full afternoon of exploring villages, frolicking in renowned water palaces, and bargaining in local markets, often begins with a picnic breakfast on top of the world at either of Amankila’s romantic satellite bales and later ends with a Rijsttafel dinner, a ten course Indonesian dining extravaganza. For those wanting to simply enjoy the understated elegance and outstanding amenities of the resort, opportunities for sheer relaxation are infinite– whether in-suite, beachfront, hilltop, or hillside. Your best memories may well surface as long afternoons, sampling each level of the three-tiered infinity pool or nursing glasses of fine wine at the exclusive beach club amidst a coconut grove. Next to Amankila, here in the rustic East, you’ll
also find Alila Manggis (www.alilahotels.com/ manggis), a moderately priced hotel offering exceptional value in a tremendous location. The hotel’s extensive list of activities – from treks to snorkeling trips to visits to uninhabited nearby islands – are experiential and dutifully capture the essence of east Bali. View more travel tips: AmazingGayTravel.com
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By Andy Kress
Smoking and Your Diet
Fighting the Effects with Food Smoking in society is one thing that has been around for hundreds of years. People still continue to smoke despite all of the precautions that are on the label of the product, advertisements on TV and billboards, as well as many doctors’ recommendations. Cigarettes and cigars are one of the easiest legal drugs to obtain, and they can be found just about everywhere. Most of us are aware that smoking increases your risk of heart attacks, respiratory diseases and various types of lung, throat and mouth cancer. The evidence is quite clear with the more than 419,000 deaths from smoking each year in the United States, and over 3 million worldwide. Over 30% of all cancer patients that die each year-(about 166,000) can be linked to death from their smoking habits. Don’t forget about the kiddies too. Smoking during pregnancy accounts for many health problems that young babies face, a direct consequence of their mothers’ smoking habits. That’s presuming of course that they even make it at all. Many of those babies die each year due to miscarriages, low birth weight, or prematurity. But did you know that you can fight some of these deleterious effects of smoking through your diet? I am guessing probably not. There is no diet that completely prevents all of the detrimental effects on your health, but there are ways to escape the Grim Reaper’s hold and at least limit the damage. There is strong evidence in a number of studies that show smoking can affect your metabolism and nutritional status. Substantial lowered levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and beta-carotene have been found in the blood of smokers. Vitamin C is a vital antioxidant that slows tumor growth in the body. Having at least one daily serving of any citrus fruit or vegetables is a great way to ensure that our body is getting what it needs to fight off disease and prevent any nasty tumors from forming. Thinking of skipping out on eating those fruits and veggies and just take a vitamin C supplement instead? Think again. This can actually do more harm than good. Taking vitamin C supplements in large doses of 1000 mgs or more causes the nicotine that smokers so desperately crave to be excreted even faster through the urine, creating a more profound sensation for the body to want another cigarette or puff off of that cigar. Vitamin A and beta-carotene may also have implications in helping to fight off cancerous cells.
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Increasing your consumption of the antioxidants vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin E can reverse some of the deficiency throughout smokers’ bodies. You can find an ample supply of betacarotene in orange fruits and vegetables, as well as green leafy vegetables. Vitamin A can be found in liver, oily fish, eggs and fortified milk. A daily serving of nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, leafy green vegetables or wheat germ are great sources for getting a dose of vitamin E. Scientist are unsure why calcium levels can drop in smokers, but an easy way to prevent this is by eating low fat cheeses and tofu, or if eating these foods is not to your taste, you can drink your calcium with fortified orange juices and milk. Be sure to get at least 2-3 servings of calcium each day to keep your body at optimal health. Calcium is extremely important for women who smoke--even, more so if they have reached menopause. Eating cruciferous vegetables is yet another way to help prevent some of the effects of cancer that smoking can cause. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables provide sulforaphane, which may help cut the risk of smoking-related cancers through your diet. Don’t be afraid to consume 3-4 servings of these vegetables a week for best results. This article is not written to condone your smoking habit. I recommend stopping immediately, if at all possible. Many have tried and failed to quit, and for those folks, this column is written to help you be the best you can be. Remember, your best defense is to remove the addiction from your life. Your health quite likely will depend on it. Andy Kress is a nationally certified fitness trainer and nutritional counselor. He can be reached at 954-7893930 or via email at andyfitnesstrainer@gmail.com.
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cleaning service CLEAN IT RITE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING Best cleaning for your buck. Reliable & affordable. 10 years in business. 1 BR, $45.00, 2BR, $55.00, & 3BR, $65.00. Manny (954) 560-4443 Broward, Palm Beach, & Dade
computer services
**OPTIMA** 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
employment
HAIR STYLIST WANTED!! Be your own boss. Rent a chair at a reasonable price in a cozy salon in Delray Beach on US1. Call (561)909-9055 DANCERS WANTED! Dude’s is looking for a few good men! If you have what it takes and want to entertain in a class-act place, call (954)562-0086 JOHNNY’s MIAMI HUNTING FOR BEARS - GREAT $$$ South Florida’s Favorite Male Strip Club is seeking BEAR DANCERS for new Special Event. Great Pay + Tips. Send photo and contact info to JohnnysBarMia@gmail.com
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JOHNNY’s MIAMI LOOKING FOR DANCE MANAGER MIN. 2 YEARS EXP. GREAT PERSONALITY A MUST. If you have experience in nightclub personnel management…Join our growing team! Send resume’ to JohnnysBarMia@gmail.com
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home improvement 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 proinstall, 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 PLACE TO PALACE Home improvement and handyman services. Best rates, and smart solutions. Drywall, Painting, Tile, Doors, Wood Decks, Masonry, Purgolas, and Ceiling Fans. Turn windows into doors! Truck available for yard clean-up or apartment maintenance and moves. FREE estimates! Lic. & Ins. CC#11-FC-16297-X Cert. Ctrl#11-18694 Call Ben (954)565-9674
licensed massage
RECESSION RELIEF-$40/90 MINS! Out calls higher. Swedish, Deep Tissue, Specialty Back and Lower Body & Feet. Couples discounts, seniors welcome. Delray Beach, 16 yrs experience. MA 18563. Dennis (561) 502-2628.
moving ELITE RELOCATION MOVING & STORAGE We’ve provided quality moves for over 30 years. It’s always a smooth move when you choose Elite Relocation. Contact us today: 954.975.8660 www.elitemoving.com RED BOX MOVING -- OWNER IN TRUCK ON EVERY MOVE. CALL NORBERT DIRECTLY. Affordable, Reliable, Careful. MV#567/INSURED. (954)305-9176 or (561)506-5540-www.redboxmoving.com ALWAYS MOVING!! (305)650-9080 Flat Rates & Free Estimates! Know what you’re getting before you move. Licensed & Insured MC/ Visaa/Discover Family Owned 20 years, complete moving
spirituality CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SONG welcomes you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 10am and every Wednesday night at 7pm. We meet at the Spirit Song 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: 954418-8372, info@cohss.com, www.cohss.org DIGNITY FT LAUDERDALE Roman Catholic Mass every Sunday 7 PM at Holy Angels CC 2917 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors. Monthly socials and more. There is always room at our table. Dignityftl@ bellsouth.net. We are here for you…DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL-The American New Catholic Church 2749 N.E. 10th Ave., Wilton Manors, FL, 33334 (954)567-1930 www.newdivinemercy.org Sunday Mass 10:30AM, Friday Holy Hour 7:00PM
upholstery GOLD COAST UPHOLSTERY Re-upholstering, Cushions, Throw pillows, Large selection of fabric to choose from or bring in your own fabric. Broward / Dade / Palm Beach. Call Edgar (954) 491-4937
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Massage Therapies Swedish, Deep Tissue Sports, Aromatherapy Facials European, Deep Cleaning Pumpkin Peels WaXiNg Body TreaTMeNTs Body Polish, Seaweed Body Wrap, Mediterranean Salt Scrub, Detoxifying Mud Wrap Soothing Herbal Wrap
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TALBERT FORD 954.630.1444
2153 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors #MM18817 - #MA64894
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Is this the year you treat yourself to a new home in South Florida?
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WILTON MANORS 3/3.5- 2 blks from the drive, 4 level townhouse, very European, all new high end, underground parking, 30’ ceilings, huge 2nd floor balcony, great for entertaining, avail now $1700, will work with you on move-in, 2748 NE 8th Avenue, call Nick 954-805-1195 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 954.565.2025 RIVERLAND-CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- Efficiency, 1BD, and 2 BD large house w/ pool, new CAC, new kitchen, large family room, dining room & living room, laundry available, large screened porch & private backyard. Call Ed (954)632-6639 WILTON MANORS- EFFICIENCY on quiet cul-de-sac! Great location at 7th and Wilton Drive by the Shoppes of Wilton Manors! Tile floors, A/C, Screened Pool, Laundry on premise, off-street parking, ceiling fans! $625/mo. F/S UTILITIES INCLUDED! Call (954)563-4442 LAKERIDGE- Cozy Apartment w/ sleeping loft. Full bath & kitchen. Tile floors, ceiling fan, tropical secluded pool & patio area. 1 mile to beach & Wilton Dr. Within Hopper transportation to Wilton Dr. On-site laundry available. Private off-street parking. Unfurnished. No smoking/pet negotiable. For one quiet person only/no drama. Electric, WiFi, Direct TV, water included. $750/mo. Reduced rent considered in exchange for light yardwork (954)636-9298 FT. LAUDERDALE 1/1-Tile, updated, super clean, small gay complex. laundry facilities, 731 NW 1st Ave, Available Nov 15th, $750.00 call Nick 954-805-1195
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COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FEDERAL HWY- 4400-5400 SQ FT between Oakland Park Blvd and Commercial Blvd. Can be used for medical or retail! Plenty of parking. $11/SQ FT!!! available now. Cal Robert MacKilligan, your life partner in real estate. Galleria Intl Realty (954)234-8759 or rgmsell@aol.com
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ALIBI AREA FURNISHED EFFICIENCY -Apt. with private entrance and parking, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, AC, kitchenette, laundry on site, electric and Direct TV included, NO SMOKING, NO PETS: $675/ mo+sec. Call 954-682-9428 WILTON MANORS WATER VIEW APT.- Nicely Finished 2/1 apartment with private patio, water view, tile floors throughout, newer appliances and W/D in unit. Don’t miss out!! Asking $1000. Call Alex, Re/Max Preferred (954)683-4880 FANTASTIC 3/2-FT LAUDERDALE- features renovated kitchen and baths, den, wood floors, new roof and CAC. Laundry room with W/D. Call today! Asking $1600. Call Alex, Re/Max Preferred (954)683-4880 FLAWLESS RENOVATIONS IN WILTON MANORS-Absolute Beauty! 2/2 Condo-Nicely renovated kitchen w/ SS appliances, granite counter tops, impact windows that slide out to waterfront deck, tile floors and basic cable included! Asking $1200. Call Alex, Re/Max Preferred (954)683-4880 SOUTH MIDDLE RIVER- EFFICIENCY- This lovely garden apartment is coming available and ready for occupancy Dec 15th. It features a pool, laundry facilities, parking area and is part of a gay compound with roaming peacocks and friendly neighbors. Your rent includes internet, water and electricity. This apt is for a clean, responsible, working person. 12 mo. lease, $650/mo. (954) 200-0166.
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WILTON MANORS 1/1- Very private, huge fenced in yard, tile, CAC, laundry facilities, great area, $795.00, 825 NE 16th Place, call Nick 954-805-1195 SAILBOAT BEND 2/1- Renovated 2/1 apt. in a beautiful complex. Spacious living area, granite counters, S/S appliances, tile throughout. CAC. Historic Sailboat Bend neighborhood. Asking $1100. Call Alex, Re/Max Preferred (954)683-4880. OAKLAND PARK/LLOYD ESTATES- Water Front Bungalow & pool; Large 1950’s style 2/1,terrazzo floors, large kitchen with microwave, icemaker, dishwasher, range, CAC, ceiling fans. Very gay area and pet friendly. It’s located on 300’ of wide middle river. $1000/mo-F/S and 1/3 of the util. ($175 avg) high speed internet, electric, preferred cable package, free laundry, ample parking, private entrance. (954)249-2009
furnished rentals PERFECT RELOCATION RENTALS-FROM $295/WEEK With 4 Week Minimum 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. 954-927-0090 or visit www. LibertySuites.com
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Thinking about selling?
Here is what one of our clients had to say about their experience:
After hearing about Rick and hearing about his great success with friends of mine, I met with him and immediately could see I was working with a pro! It was clear he not only sells a lot of homes but understands this complex area of short sales with specialized training. To my surprise, the same day I listed the property he called me with a full price offer and has been at the appraisal, inspection, and every other step along the way. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone looking to sell their property! -Shea Smith, 2011
FEATURED LISTINGS THIS WEEK FANTASTIC POOL HOME Excellent location and opportunity to own this beautiful pool home with private backyard. New A/C unit, new electrical inside and out, new appliances, new pool remarcite, newer roof, and much more! Asking price: $129,000
ADORABLE WILTON MANORS HOME This bright and sunny home features a large enclosed Florida room with windows all around and views to a large yard with lots of room for a pool. Beautiful granite kitchen, open floor-plan, two bedrooms, two full bath. Asking price: $209,000
CHARMING WATERFRONT TOWNHOME Gorgeous Townhome with ocean access and 20 ft dock close to Wilton Drive! This beauty features new Trane A/C unit, newer appliances and granite countertops in kitchen, roman tub, nice covered patio and much more. Asking price: $279,000
UPGRADED BEACH CONDO Great views, location one block to the Beach! Immaculate condition with updated baths and kitchen. Complex has nearly $500K in reserves and many amenities. All impact windows. Newer a/c appliances and more! Asking price: $179,000
INCOME PRODUCING DUPLEX Fabulous duplex in great neighborhood with swimming pool and cabana bar! Updated kitchens, wood floors throughout, central A/C units, newer windows, fully fenced backyard and more. Both units currently rented. Asking price: $129,000
PERFECT CASH FLOW PROPERTY Wilton Large three bedrooms, two bath home in front with a detached two bedroom, two bath unit behind. Roof is new and approx 2,100 sq ft living area. Perfect for an owner occupant who wants a tenant to help pay the bills, or an investor looking for cash flow. Asking price: $169,000
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