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SPRING FORWARD

By Ian Maloney

Publisher/ Marketing Director Peter Clark Peter@HotspotsMedia.com

Vice President | GM Peter Jackson

Can you believe it is already time to spring forward? As we move our clocks forward this weekend and gain an hour of daylight in the afternoon, things are really heating up in South Florida. (And I'm not talking about the weather.) This weekend is the Equality Florida Miami Gala, which will take place on Sunday, March 12 at the Nobu Eden Rock Hotel in Miami Beach. In advance of the gala, we sat down with an unsung hero in Miami's LGBT History, Cindy Brown. After years of activism in the area, Brown is now the MiamiDade Development Officer for Equality Florida. As many of our readers already know, our current president rolled back protections of Transgender students recently, forsaking a promise he made to the LGBT community before the election that he would be the best president in history for LGBT rights. This week, we are standing up with the Trans community in solidarity, we have an article that outlines the changes and what we can

expect moving forward. We also have an exclusive interview with Miss Coco Peru who will bring her show â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Gentle Reminder- Coco's Guide to a Somewhat Happy Lifeâ&#x20AC;? to the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale. For more information on show time and how to get tickets, check out the feature right here in this week's Hotspots! We are also getting ready for Miami Beach Gay Pride which is a little less than a month away. This week, we have a feature on Pride Lights up the Night about the organization's efforts to get local Miami buildings to light up in rainbow colors for the weekend of Miami Beach Gay Pride. Rounding out this issue of Hotspots are our great features. We have What's Hot South Florida, Scott Holland's take on the not to miss events this weekend, we have expanded our Hot List Top 5 into a Top 10 since there are so many exciting things happening, and we have Hollywood Inside and Out, Need Wood, and our new fan favorite, Hot Bodies.

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ALL FOR CHARITY

Dick’s Service Station hosted Broward House’s FL AIDS Walk Team Car Wash in their parking lot.

BALLS!!!

Misty Eyez & Twat LaRouge have a

EQUALITY FOR ALL

ball at their Bitchy Bingo night at Lips.

Colgate & Terry have a great time

COMMUNITY PARTNER

TWIRL GIRL

always willing to help out and host The Pride Center’s fundraisers.

puts on a high-energy number while at Camelot.

Fort Lauderdale Chipotle’s Tyffany Fernandez is

at the latest Equality Florida Miami Connection Mixer at Mina’s Mediterraneo.

West Palm’s Nicole Saphire always

MIXER MEN

Moe Musa & Corey Lewis get to know

each other at the latest GFLGLCC Mixer at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale.

LET’S EAT!

Mike Kimmey, Steve McAleer,

and Hotspots’ Anthony Verricco & Peter Jackson have fun mingling at the GFLGLCC Quarterly Luncheon at the Pelican Grand.

READY 2 MINGLE

Husbands Lior & Manny get ready to go

to the MDGLCC Mixer that was held at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay patio.

ALL 4 TOMMY

WilMa staple Tommy James took a teaching

position in California and came back to Rumors for a visit with some of his friends.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Adult Film Star Hunter Vance & Brenston Kevill from Sexy Nasty or Nice

helped ring in Floppy Rooster’s 3rd Anniversary in style.

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The TOP 10 Things We Love This Week

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COMEDIENNE

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NEW ATTITUDE

FLORIDA FOLLIES

• Sandra will be performing at the Casino at Dania Beach on Saturday, March 11at Stage 54. Tickets range from $25 to $75 and can be purchased at: casinodaniabeach.com /comedy

• Two-time Grammy Award winner Patti Labelle performs at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center on Tuesday, March 14. Tickets are $60$135, purchase at BrowardCenter.org

• Presents "2017: On with the Show" comprised of former New York and Las Vegas dancers, etc. ages 60-90 Sunday, March 12 at Parker Playhouse $31. BrowardCenter.org

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OPERA

IMPERSONATION

VERDI’S RIGOLETTO

DANCING QUEENS

• Presented by the Palm Beach Opera at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 11 and 12. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at Kravis.org

• Almost AHBA recreates the magic of ABBA in an interactive experience. Taking place on Saturday, March 11 at the Aventura Center. Tickets are $40-$45. AventuraCenter.org

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COUNTRY

AMERICAN IDOL

• Season Ten winner Scotty McCreery performs at the Parker Playhouse on Thurs March 9. Tickets are $46.50$111.50 and can be purchased at Broward Center.org

EQUALITY FLORIDA

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MOVIES

• Presented by PNC Bank takes place on Sunday, March 12 from 6:30-8:30 at the Nobu Hotel Eden Roc. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at: EQFL.org/MiamiGala

• Wilton Manors Business Association presents this free event at Hagen Park on Monday, March 13, 6pm. Door prizes, food by PDQ, guest speaker & networking. WiltonManorsBusinessAs sociation.com

• Explore six diverse gardens-behind gates, with water views and in private neighborhoods. On the 16 anniversary of this event Saturday, March 11th, 10am-5pm. mbgarden.org/tickets.

• Debuting March 10, a team of explorers & soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong.

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SOUTH FLORIDA O nce again Winter Party took over Miami this past weekend and as usual it was a resounding success. I am going to let the pics do all the talking:

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR WEEK u THURSDAY MAR 9 Hunters is featuring a Wine Tasting Party. They are asking the community to help them add to their premium wine selections. The entry fee is $15 and includes 6 varietals.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar present the Monkey Bar Dance floor on Thursdays, now called “Solid Gold Thursdays” and featuring the music of VJ Barry Browder.

Saturday of the month) where it’s all about the music. This month’s special guest DJ is Doug Jackson.

Bigger Saturdays at Score presents “Macho” featuring 10 of the hottest dancers in South Florida in one place for one night only. The night will also star DJs Hansell Leyva and Yazz Burrell. In addition, they will be celebrating the birthdays of Jorge Luis and Jeff Pazzo.

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Tonight is the Grand Opening of Johnsons at 13045 SW 87th Avenue in Miami. The have been approved for fully nude dancing and their doors will open at 8 p.m. Their regular hours of business will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 6:30 p.m. until the party ends and Friday and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. For more information call 305-9160191.

Tickets for Murray & Peters “Hater Roast, The Shady Tour,” go on sale today at ticketmaster.com. The event will take place on May 11th at Parker Playhouse and feature: Bob The Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Phi Phi O’Hara, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Alaska, Kim Chi, Ginger Minj and Latrice Royale. For more info go to: DragFans.com u SATURDAY MAR 11

Ramrod presents Underground Invasion (second

The Manor presents Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars Roxxxy Andrews live on stage. The night will also star Brazilian model/DJ Erik Vilar (recently at Winter Party, as well as Heaven & Hell). In the Ivy Lounge and patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents Sasha Lords, Angie Ovahness (Miss Noche Latina 2017), Omar on the Bongos and resident DJ Larry Larr. This event is 18 and over and the first 100 people online at 11 p.m. receive a meet and greet with Roxxxy. Saturdays at the Manor feature no cover before midnight for FL Res 21+ and only $7 after midnight for members and $10 for nonmembers (under 21 $12 all night).

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Equality Florida presents its Miami Gala which takes place at the Nobu Hotel Eden Roc from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 and to RSVP and/ or for more information on sponsorship visit EQFL.org/

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MiamiGala or contact Cindy Brown at Cindy@eqfl.org or call 786-210-0613.

The Lambda Model Contest, where the winner will be featured in the 2018 LMB Calendar and event promotions, takes place tonight at the ramrod at 10 p.m. (register by 9:30 p.m.). The winner will receive $250, with $100 to 1st runner up and $50 to 2ndrunner up. Rumors is presenting their 4th annual AIDS Walk Bake Sale at 11 a.m. They invite the community to show their support by helping them raise money. They will also feature live music and delicious brunch items.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents a benefit for one of their own, Erika Norell, Miss Florida Continental Elite to send her to Miss Continental Elite in

Chicago. The benefit will take place during Trannie Palace starting at 11 p.m. and will feature all the cast members as well as many special guests who are coming together to help Erika. The night will also feature Silent auction items and much more! u MONDAY MAR 13 Alyson Thomas Productions presents “Welcome to the Jungle: Continental Style” as she presents the 18th annual Carolinas Continental at Azucar Nightclub at 9 p.m. The divisions for competition will be Mr., Miss and Plus and the night will star the reigning Carolina court (Jeffrey Kelly, Iman, Lady Deception and Brittany Moore) and the current reigning Continental court

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Tony and Grammy Award-Winner Billy Porter’s new studio album, Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers, will be released April 14, and is already available for pre-order. The album, which features new, soulful takes on classic Richard Rodgers songs, includes solos and duets from the following artists (in addition to Porter himself): Tony and Grammy Award winners Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton) and Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Tony Award-winner Patina Miller (Pippin), Grammy Award winners Pentatonix and India.Arie, Tony Award nominees Brandon Victor Dixon (Shuffle Along), 16 | Hotspots.LGBT

(Jazell Barbie Royale, Antwuan Steele, Natasha Douglas and Tery Lynn Foxx). For more information contact Alyson at 954-290-7474.

Miss Palm Beach Pride takes place at the Kelsey Theatre (700 Park Ave, Lake worth) at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The night will star Miss Palm Beach Pride 2016, Velvet LeNore as well as many other special guests. Categories include Presentation (selfexpression), Talent, and Evening Gown. Preferred seating is $20. General admission is $10, with VIP tables available. To purchase tickets call the theater at 561-328-7481. u WEDNESDAY MAR 15

321, a private men’s club will be celebrating its 10th anniversary tonight from 9 p.m. to midnight with music by DJ Vlexxx. The night will

feature a members sponsored open bar, Hors d’oeuvres and many giveaways. For more information go to 321slammer. comm or call 954-524-2625. u HOT STUFF

J Marks Restaurant is featuring a March Madness where all day long you can get entrees for only $12.99. They are: 10oz New York Strip, 2 Fresh catch options. Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Madeira and Chicken Fierro. For more details see the ad in this week’s magazine.

Adams Interiors is featuring a gift to all their loyal hotspots readers: a $200 gift certificate in their ad in this week’s magazine, which is good for any purchase over $1,000 until the end of March. This is a great time to buy any of their unique pieces at a discounted rate.

Joshua Henry (Violet), and Christopher Jackson (Hamilton), alongside YouTube sensation and Kinky Boots star Todrick Hall and multiple Grammy Award nominees Deborah Cox and Ledisi. “I like to think of this as the Richard Rodgers version of the Hamilton Mixtapes,” Porter said. “These are classic songs that everybody knows and loves, and I’m so excited for people to hear them in a brand new way.” In March, Porter launches a national tour that will be here is South Florida on April 2 at the Aventura Arts Center and on April 3 & 4 at the Crest Theater in Delray Beach. For more information on Billy Porter go to: BillyPorter.com

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“Saturday Night [Fever] with John Travolta.” Gay music icon RICKY MARTIN, 45, when asked to name his first gay crush.

“I think I get an A in terms of what I’ve actually done, but in terms of messaging, I’d give myself a C or a C plus.” President DONALD TRUMP, rating his performance during his first 100 days in office

“Bathroom bills are not really about bathrooms. They are about whether trans people have the right to exist in public spaces. If we can’t use public bathrooms, we can’t go to school, we “These transgender students can’t work, we can’t go simply want to go to school in to health care facilities. the moprning without fear of It’s really about the right discrimination or harassment. to exist in public spaces. The consequences of this I exist. I have a right to decision will no doubt be exist in public spaces.” heartbreaking.” Transgender actress CHAD GRIFFIN, president of LAVERNE COX the Human Rights Campaign

OTHER CHATTER “I will do this job as long as I can do it full steam. When I can’t, that will be the time I will step down.” Supreme Court Justice RUTH BADER GINSBURG, 83, in an interview with NBC “I believe it’s an unhealthy practice, and current levels of THC in marijuana are very high compared to what they were a few years ago, and we’re seeing real violence around that.” Attorney General JEFF SESSIONS, hinting at a crackdown on states that have legalized recreational as well as medical marijuana. n

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DJ AJ REDDY When did you realize you wanted to be a DJ? In high school, but never pursued it seriously because my family expected me to become an engineer. After nine years of being an engineer I switched careers and became a DJ. Where are you from? I am from Goa and I still have my life and connections intact there. It is a quaint Portuguese enclave on the West coast of India; 400 kilometers (250 miles) South of Bombay. In fact, my music inspiration came from Goa being immersed in the Full Moon Rave Parties with 140 BPM Trance Music. Goa Trance or 26 | Hotspots.LGBT

[exclusive interview] by Scott Holland

Psychedelic Trance originated in Goa. I was not a House Music DJ until I immigrated to the US and started attending Roxy, Twilo & Sound Factory. I enjoyed this new sound that is set at 128 BPM, which is different from Trance and I started collecting music from the late 90s and early 2000 and added elements of Trance and Tribal to it to bring it up to my liking. What brought you to South Florida? After the big clubs closed down in NYC in the early and mid-2000s, there was a major lull in the club scene. There were just small clubs playing pop music. I was not going anywhere

fast in NY. Miami seemed exciting with all of its big clubs intact and the music with a lot of Latin & Tribal Inspiration which is right up my alley. So it was a natural move. What was your first residency, and how did that feel? My first residency in US was in Long Island and the club was called Circus. It was a boisterous Wednesday Night Gay Party. My first residency in Miami was at Mova. I immensely enjoyed both. What separates you from other DJs? I am a remixer on the fly, meaning I use a four deck configuration to marry samples and drops to an existing remix or an original song and take it to another level. If you notice that I am a bit serious in the booth, it's because mixing in a four deck configuration takes a lot of attention and concentration. Another technique I use is scrubbing. That is getting past the boring parts of the song and giving my audience only the main course and the dessert and skipping tasteless sections and endless loops. I also effortlessly switch between genres. So you will find House music, Circuit Pop, EDM etc. going back and forth to keep it interesting at my weekly residencies. But, in big circuit events, I just stick to the House genre, which is what they want. What are some memorable moments from the DJ booth? I had many great moments at many gigs. Among outdoor gigs, the view of a sea of people dancing to my beats was incredible and something I cherish more than anything else. I had the good fortune of experiencing it in the final year of the World famous Lincoln Rd Halloween Gay Block Party in 2013 with 50,000 people, again as one of the headliners at the Miami Beach Gay Pride in 2015 for 65,000 people and the just concluded Fort Lauderdale Pride where I played for 40,000 people. Among the memories from mega clubs one particularly stands out back from July 2012 when I played at the Manor Club in Fort Lauderdale. It was just unreal with wall to wall people and electrifying energy. It was also a record setting crowd for summer and I will never forget the reaction from the crowd.

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Other than DJ'ing, what do you like to do for fun? I am an avid Swimmer and a Bicyclist. Put me on a bike or throw me in a pool and I come to life. Describe yourself in three words? Never Give Up What does the future hold for AJ Reddy? I rarely put out my remixes as they are exclusively for my live audience. But I may change that in the future and release some incredible mixes I made. Secondly I have produced some trance music tracks before, but it was a wrong choice for this country and my audience. So, I will get back to producing House and EDM tracks. You will see more original music coming from me later this year. I am in the process of setting up my recording studio which I hope will be ready by April. Hotspots.LGBT | 27

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Miss Coco Peru Comes to the Sunshine Cathedral Outlandish Comedy Series Ends with a Drag! By Ian Maloney

iss Coco Peru, who is no stranger to South Florida audiences, returns with her hit show “A Gentle ReminderCoco's Guide to a Somewhat Happy Life” for one night only at the Sunshine Cathedral (1480 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) on Friday, March 17 at 8 p.m. Coco Peru aka Clinton Leupp has appeared in many films and TV shows but is perhaps best known for her role in 1999s “Trick” which also starred “Beverly Hills 90210” alum Tori Spelling. Since 2005, she has been the host of “Conversations with Coco,” a successful internet series that has put Miss Coco in front of legends like Liza Minnelli,

Jane Fonda, and Bea Arthur. It was a pleasure to chat with Miss Coco Peru for this Hotspots exclusive interview. You are an interview pro at this point after spending more than 10 years doing “Conversations with Coco”. What are some of the standouts? Well they really all standouts, but I think the ones that would be most recognizable would be Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Allison Janney, Liza Minnelli. Of course, Lily Tomlin was a huge icon for me as a kid, as was Liza. But, the real standout for me would be the first one which was with Bea

Arthur. She was THE idol of mine and I was obsessed with her, so that fact that I got the chance to actually be friends with her was so surreal. Are there any new conversations in the works? No, we are trying to sell the pilot right now. I made it last summer with Lily Tomlin, we are shopping it around now. Lily Tomlin has really done a lot to help other comedians right? Oh yeah, she's amazing. Anytime she has been to see my show, she hangs out afterward. People come up to her and she really engages them. She acts as just she is any other theatre goer, same thing with Allison Janney. She hung out as if she is just one of the people, and they are if you think about it. What can the Fort Lauderdale audience expect from this show? Is this the first night of a new show? I actually have a newer show, but I am bringing “A Gentle Reminder- Coco's Guide to a Somewhat Happy Life to Fort Lauderdale because I haven't done it there yet. If all goes well, I'll bring my newer show to Fort Lauderdale. This show still feels really new to me because I haven't gotten to do it in a lot of places. I am really looking forward to being in Fort Lauderdale; the audiences there have always been great, really generous. Did you do “other drag” before you created Miss Coco Peru? No, I had never done drag before. I wrote my first show before I had ever even done drag, so I did things backwards so to speak. I thought “OMG now that I have written this show and booked it, I hope I look ok in drag.” I didn't even know how to do makeup, I had to get my niece to do it for me. It was crazy but I had a vision of what I wanted to do, and on some level I thought it was going to really work out. It may be that I was in my 20s and had nothing to lose! That doesn't mean I didn't have fears, but my vision and my drive was so much bigger than my fears. Where did the name come from? I was dating a guy from Peru at the time [I was writing that first show] who introduced me to a drag queen in Peru named Coco. I was so

impressed that in this very macho Catholic country, where you had to knock on the door to get into a gay bar, this drag queen had crossed over into main stream Peruvian society and was on TV. I thought, there is something about being in drag that is just powerful. When I started writing my show, I didn't really know other drag queens but I started calling myself Coco in the script. That's how she came about. I had seen Charles Pierce on television as a younger person, and then when I was graduated college, I saw Charles Bush on stage and that was really one of the driving forces behind me creating Coco. I realized that I could embrace what I had been taught to hate about myself and celebrate it. It was very healing and it continues to be on some level. You spend a lot of time on the road. Where are some of your favorite places to visit? I love Seattle. The audiences there always come wanting a great time. I do like performing in Florida because people there come wanting to have a good time. My last show there was just great, and Fort Lauderdale has always been some of my best audiences. I love this show that I'm doing right now. I feel like with how everyone is feeling these days, it's like a big group therapy session. As of press time, there are still tickets available to see Miss Coco Peru her show at the Sunshine Cathedral. For more information, visit OutlandishFL.com

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DO YOU WANT A CAREER AS A DRONE PILOT?

So it seems the business world is preparing to incorporate the use of drones for delivery, aerial photography and all sorts of things. That means, of course, the need for drone pilots. A Lakeland, Florida event is being promoted to give interested individuals “the skills and resources…to create your own independent business as a drone operator.” Hmmm. Check it out at smarturl.it/FlyDronesForProfit

OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL

We discovered this phenomenon in the Smoker Family Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. It’s an 15-foot palm tree growing out of the middle of an old oak tree. How it got there and how it thrives is a mystery. Hmmm.

BATTLE LOOMS OVER RECREATIONAL USE OF MARIJUANA IN 8 STATES, D.C.

Another major battle appears to be brewing between the millions (and millions!) of recreational marijuana smokers in America and new Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Recreational marijuana has been approved in eight states as well as Washington, D.C., but remains illegal under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Recreational use of the drug does not please the Attorney General who believes all this pot smoking is “an unhealthy practice” and is resulting in “real violence.” Observers believe those states allowing the use of recreational marijuana can expect pressure from the Trump administration to reverse those permissions. If that happens, expect the state of California and Colorado, among the most pot-friendly states in the nation, to stage a revolution.

GO AWAY OR I’LL SUE YOU…

Republican Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin is annoyed with his constituents pestering him to hold town hall meetings to discuss the burning issues facing their cities and state. He’s rather avoid answering questions about health care reform and immigration, it seems, so his office is now threatening constituents with “cease and desist” letters as their demands to hear from their elected representative grow louder. Way to go, Senator! Not.

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Ayinde - Absolut? Absolutely!

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4g Father Bill, Founder of Poverello. Happy 86th Birthday

5g Luis - Bartender of the week. Boardwalk

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Cindy Brown is the Miami Development officer for Equality Florida. She is a Miami native who has been instrumental in practically every single LGBT organization in the region at one point or another. She is an tireless advocate for our community and she has committed herself to helping stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Florida’s gay community. Equality Florida’s Miami Gala takes place on Sunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at Nobu Hotel Eden Rock (4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach). It was a pleasure to chat with Cindy in advance of the gala.

ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED WITH EQUALITY FLORIDA. A: I have been involved in the community for decades and have been familiar with Equality Florida since its inception in the late 90s. After my service at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, I was ready to do something in the LGBT community again. The opportunity to work with the amazing and brilliant team at equality Florida presented itself and of course, I jumped at it! Q: WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY IN MIAMI SINCE THE DAYS OF ANITA BRYANT, WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT THAT TIME AND HER ROLE IN UNITING

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A: I was actually in high school in Miami dur-

ing the Anita Bryant days. My coming-out was made much more stressful because during that very vulnerable time I heard all of the horrible things she was saying, and I knew I was not one of “those people”. Essentially, this was a galvanizing point for the community. But more than Anita Bryant, it was AIDS that really united the community and made a huge difference in the movement and how we are perceived today. One of the things that I am the most proud of in the work that I have done over the many, many years, is that my niece was able to come out at 14 with the full love and support of her

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shoulder to shoulder with us. 3- Invest deeply in building our base of supporters and volunteers in preparation for the 2018 Governor’s race and midterms and expand the PAC to be a well-resourced, even more in�luential political player by 2018.There is a very different electoral mood in our state and country following the November elections. This gives us hope that Democrats can overcome their challenge of low turnout in the 2018 midterm elections. 4- Expand our safe schools work, made all the more urgent by the post-election spike in campus-based harassment.We consider the work we are doing to create safe and welcoming schools for LGBT youth to be our most important program with the greatest long range impact. Florida has 2.9 million public school students. In just her �irst 4 months at Equality Florida our new Safe Schools Director, De Palazzo, has already provided intensive LGBT sensitivity training to nearly 2,000 school principals and district leaders. 5- Link arms in these dangerous times even more intentionally with coalition partners. If the 2016 elections taught us anything it is that we are all in this together. Our work has always been intersectional - because LGBT people include every constituency: women, people of color, people with disabilities, etc. Q: WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THIS YEAR’S EQUALITY FLORIDA MIAMI GALA? A: The event will take place at Nobu Hotel Eden Rock, beautiful event space in Miami Beach. The event will feature sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and live music. One of the highlights of the evening is the State of the State Address presented by Nadine Smith, in which she will present the landmark achievements of the past year and Score features outline the work that is yet to be done. Britany dancer Another highlightSpears will be when Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, presents LGBT Youth Advocate Lisa La Monica with Autographed Photos Equality Florida’s Voice for Equality of his latest Award.

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family and community. That was something that I was not able to do but it is clear that the work that is happened since the 70s made it possible Q: WHO IN THE COMMUNITY DO YOU LOOK TO AS A ROLE MODEL? A: If I were to only choose one, it would have to be Ruth Shack. I have always said when I grow up I want to be Ruth Shack. She was the one who �irst got the Human Rights Ordinance passed in Miami in 1977. Even though it was not popular at the time she pursued it because it was the right thing to do. It was in response to this that Anita Bryant began her campaign. Ruth continues to be my role model as she has made our community a better place to live for so many reasons. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PLATFORMS THAT EQUALITY FLORIDA IS WORKING ON TO CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARDS FULL EQUALITY FOR ALL LGBT FLORIDIANS? A: Equality Florida has �ive priorities for 2017. Here is just a little more about what we are working on. 1- Stop the passage of anti-LGBT legislation. The 2016 election has emboldened our opposition and stopping bad things from happening is our #1 priority this year. Since we formed in 1997 we have blocked or neutralized every piece of anti-LGBT legislation we’ve faced but this year will test our record. One of the worst bills we’ve ever seen has just been �iled - HB17. If passed this bill would block the passage of all future local LGBT non-discrimination protections and repeal every single existing LGBT non-discrimination protection in the state by 2020. 2- Push forward anti-discrimination legislation. In spite of these threats we continue to make progress towards banning discrimination with sexy based on sexual orientation and gender Adult Video Star statewide. The recent identity and expression victory in passing the Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance is HUGE and protects 1 million more Floridians bringing us to over 60% of the state now protected. Equality Florida has had full time staff in Jacksonville since 2012 when the ordinance was defeated 2-17. This week it passed 12-6 with over 200 faith leaders and 700 businesses standing

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MIAMI Gala 2017

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 • 6:30–8:30pm at the Nobu Hotel Eden Roc

This sparkling, fun event in support and celebration of the inspiring and successful work of Equality Florida includes cocktails, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, and the “State of the State Address” by Equality Florida CEO, Nadine Smith. Miami-Dade School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will be presenting the Annual Voice of Equality Award to Lisa La Monica.

TICKETS $150 To RSVP and for more information on sponsorship visit eqfl.org/miamigala or contact Cindy Brown at Cindy@eqfl.org or 786-210-0613 for details. Sponsorship opportunities Begin at $500. Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. All net proceeds directly benefit Equality Florida Institute, a tax exempt 501c3 non-profit organization.

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Local Landmark Buildings and Commercial Properties Throughout the Miami will be lit in Rainbow-Colored Lights for Miami Beach Gay Pride Miami Beach Gay Pride, presented by Celebrity Cruises, will pay tribute to the victims, families and friends of the PULSE Nightclub shooting by orchestrating “Pride Lights the Night” where buildings throughout the greater Miami area will light up awash in the colors of the Pride rainbow flag. Properties can also participate by flying the rainbow flag on the exterior of their structures. “Pride Lights the Night” will take place after sunsets on April 7, 8 and 9, with all of the buildings participating Saturday night. Miami Beach Gay Pride board member Scott Bader told Hotspots “The Pride Board discussed in length what to do for a PULSE Tribute and while thinking about it, I came up with the idea of lighting buildings symbolic of a night light of a child. A night light is a symbol of safety from the darkness that many of us use in childhood, and light can have such a positive spiritual meaning that I thought it would be wonderful. In essence they will be watching over us at night during Pride, keeping us safe.” Pride's board chairman Mark Fernandes added “There won't be a neighbor or a stranger who won't be aware of this tribute and be touched by this showing of unity.”

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Committed to participate in “Pride Lights the Night” are a diverse collection of landmark buildings and commercial properties including: Miami Tower, American Airlines Arena, Miami Beach City Hall, Miami Beach Old City Hall, Freedom Tower, Wolfsonian-Florida International University, New World Center, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and InterContinental Miami, among many others. The plan is to have 49 structures lit in rainbow colors to symbolize each of the lives that were lost in the Pulse massacre. They are still soliciting help from buildings to get the desired 49 lit up. Miami Beach Gay Pride has set up a page for more information including an interactive map that will show exactly what buildings will be lit. They plan to have official photographs of each building and they are even working with the US Coast Guard to help coordinate areal pictures from a Helicopter. For more information on “Pride Lights the Night,” to register a property to participate, or to see the interactive map of committed buildings, visit miamibeachgaypride.com/pulse or call Scott Bader, Pride's board secretary at 305-673-4440.

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ANGELO ELIA PIZZA, BAR AND TAPAS

ASIA BAY

1111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls.

BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk)

609 East Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale 954-727-0307 bigtimerestaurants.com In the heart of Las Olas. Great food and people watching.

BONA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2468 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors bonaitalianrestaurant.com 954-565-7222 Fresh made Italian food, signature dishes, include Fazzoletti, (pasta purses with fontina cheese, cream sauce, peas/bacon), Chicken Cyriac or a traditional Eggplant Parmigiana.

CAFÉ VICO

1125 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale Cafevicorestaurant.com 954-565-9681 Classy, romantic Northern Italian eatery with an extensive wine list, wine bar & outdoor seating.

CEVICHE BY THE SEA

2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd. CevicheByTheSea.com 954-999-0751 Intimate seafood and Peruvian cuisine. Recommended as a “truly remarkable dining experience.” Dinner reservations recommended. Open for lunch. Happy Hour M-F, 5-7 p.m.

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1721 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale BoardwalkBar.com; 954-463-6969 Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Eat late, eat great! The best burgers and chicken wings in town.

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4215 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park Angeloeliapizza.com 954-561-7300 Relaxed local chain serving pizza, pasta, Italian small plates and wine in a chic, modern space.

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South Florida is fortunate to boast a wide variety of amazing restaurants, diners and cafes to satisfy every palate and every budget. Here are some favorites...

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FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY

3051 NE 32nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672 Relax on our dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-to-order item from the menu. We bring Key West to Ft. Lauderdale!

JAVA BOYS

2230 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 954-990-4801 Sip on some of the freshest java, baked goods and more at this intimate, comfortable hangout on Wilton Drive.

J. MARK’S

1245 N. Federal Hwy. Fort lauderdale JMarksRestaurant.com; 954-390-0770 Elegant, stylish restaurant and bar, with a comfortable patio, serving classic American dishes.

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1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, Fladragshow. com; 954-5670987 A restaraunt/cabaret that “dresses up” to entertain its guests! Fabulous drag and tons of fun.

MAI-KAI & POLYNESIAN SHOW

3599 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale MaiKai.com; 954-563-3272 Dine at a Polynesian Village, complete with tiki torches, a thatch roof and a wooden plank entrance. One of South Florida’s most unique dining and entertainment experiences.

2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com; 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering award-winning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar.

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GEORGIE’S ALIBI/MONKEY BAR

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MOJO RESTAURANT

4140 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale MoJoFL.com 954-568-4443 Full service restaurant featuring a boutique wine list, craft cocktails, great food and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Mon. – Sat., and special nights throughout the week.

3485 N. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese, American, Italian and Chinese.

NEW YORK GRILLED CHEESE

2207 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors NewYorkGrilledCheese.com 954-564-6887 x2 Gourmet grilled cheese melts, craft beer and wine.

Q BAR

2362 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale qbarfl.com; 954-565-2229 Live jazz & blues acts perform at this gastropub serving gourmet burgers & Creole-type dishes.

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL

2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Facebook.com/rosiesbarandgrill 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs spinning great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

RUMORS BAR “PALATE PARTY” PIOLA

2374 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale piola.it/local-fort-lauderdale/cities/display; 954-990-4801 Italy-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies, pasta & cocktails in hip, fun, informal surroundings.

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NABU AMERICAN FUSION BUFFET

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2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors RumorsBarWiltonManors.com 954-565-8851 Punch Drunk Brunch returns March 5. Serving fresh, local ingredients in delicious dishes by award-winning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar.

RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS

2306 E. Oakland Park Blvd. tacobar.menu; 954-909-4213 Modern, creative decor, eclectic music, upscale gourmet Mexican fare at reasonable prices.

TEE JAY’S SUSHI

2254 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors teejaythaisushi.com; 954-537-7774 Casual locale for Thai & Japanese eats with Asian decorative touches and some traditional low tables.

TROPICS RESTAURANT AND BAR

2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors TropicsWM.com; 954-537-6000 A Wilton Drive staple and long-time favorite. Daily specials (Wednesday 8 oz. prime rib is highly recommended!) and live entertainment every night. Outside dining. Lunch served daily Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pool, darts and poker. Sunday brunch and karaoke.

VILLAGE PUB & PUB GRUB

2283 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors VillagePubWM.com; 754-200-5244 Delicious burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches and appetizers. Familiar foods, freshly made. Restaurant and full liquor bar.

THAI SPICE

1514 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale thaispicefla.com; 954-537-7774 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. “This is the type of place locals love so much it will be packed on a weekday. So it’s best if you make a reservation,” the newspaper recommended. “The Pad Thai is their most popular dish, and you can have it with shrimp, lobster, beef, chicken or pork. You can also order those same options of meat a la carte with different sauces and sides.” Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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TACO BAR

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ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

3017 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com; 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this inviting eatery.

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HOLLYWOOD | INSIDE & OUT

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I've known Matt SO long. When I first met Matt, I was the fat one!" -Jimmy Kimmel reveals his history with Matt Damon during his Academy Awards monologue. OH MY GOD! You write a column, you send it off to the proofers, and then everything changes in a matter of seconds. I'd love to blame crazy Faye Dunaway and doddering Warren Beatty. But apparently they were given an envelope that said, "Best Actress - Emma Stone for La La Land". Warren didn't know what to do, he looked at Faye (not known for being fast on her feet), and she said, "La La Land". Everyone from that film is giving speeches, my column is done, and - oh, wait - Jimmy Kimmel comes out to say there was a mistake. Warren explains what happened and the Best Picture is really "Moonlight". Meanwhile, where the f*ck is Faye? 86 | Hotspots.LGBT

I have a few other Oscar observations. I found Jimmy Kimmel quite entertaining. I loved seeing Shirley MacLaine rock out to Justin Timberlake. Who knew Caitlyn Jenner had anything to do with the OJ documentary? I could watch Meryl Streep eat Junior Mints all day. You know Jennifer Aniston wants her sunglasses back. I'm SO glad Zsa Zsa made the "In Memoriam" cut although I'm sure someone wanted to put quotes around the term "actress". Honorary Oscar winner Lynn Stalmaster was the first casting director to pass on me. That didn't stop me from making a pass on his son, Lincoln. Due to sealed court documents, I can't say

anything more - except when they call it a "gag order", they ain't kidding! Speaking of Caitlyn, she just came out against her boyfriend, the POTUS. She took umbrage at the dropping of federal protection for transgender students to use the bathroom of their gender identification in public schools. The feds claim that those matters should be decided by the states. But Cait still has hope. "And you can still fix it. You made a promise to protect the LGBTQ community. Call me." And then she gave the president a little wink. I'm not going to get political with you. But I do want to take

Here's some good news for those of you who are still devotees of daytime dramas (yes, I'm talking to you, Chris Smith, one of the scenestealing stars of "Bear City 3" which I refuse to see until I watch parts 1 and 2). NBC's last remaining sudser, "Days of Our Lives", has been renewed for its 52nd season. Some people got mad at me when I predicted - sight unseen - that the new TV series "Doubt" would get a

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swift cancellation. Many felt I should give it a chance. But I trust my instincts. Sure enough, after two episodes, it's see you next Tuesday, Heigl. It's unfortunate that Laverne Cox had to be a part of this, but you hitch your wagon to Katherine Heigl, these things are bound to happen.

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a moment and explain what happens when you take a civil liberty and put it in the hands of states- slavery. If somehow states could decide whether to allow slavery or not, Oprah would be running a network from a plantation - wearing shackles. You might like to think that nobody in their right mind would vote to bring back slavery. But you'd be wrong. That's why civil liberties are determined on a national level so that an old black woman who wants to sit anywhere on a bus in one state doesn't have to sit in the back in another; so that people of different races or even sexes won't be considered married in one state and living in sin in another; and so that someone who wants to pee in the bathroom of the gender they identify with in one state won't get arrested for indecent exposure in another. It's that simple.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've already heard about "Feud", Ryan Murphy's six-part series about Bette Davis and Joan Crawford making "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane". The series is based in part on the book "The Divine Feud" by Shaun Considine and a script called "Best Actress" written by Michael Zam and Jaffe Cohen, best known for his work as one of the Funny Gay Males comedy troupe. The original script was written about a decade ago and was optioned by a few people including Ryan Murphy, who at one time hoped to make it into a film. One actress heavily campaigned for a part. And that actress is drum roll please - Faye Dunaway! Yes, 25 years after she played Crawford in "Mommie Dearest", Dunaway wanted to reprise the role. The obvious question is why? After all, she regularly credits "Mommie" for ruining her film career. And that's why she wanted to tackle the role again - to prove that the problem wasn't her skills as an actress. No, it was the fault of the script, the director, the editors, the producers, and possibly the craft service people. The fact that nobody seriously considered her is all the more tragic, because I bet she would have been AMAZING.

When Faye Dunaway is in the news again, it's definitely time to end yet another column. Hmmm - maybe she planned this. After all, who is everyone talking about? Faye Dunaway. And this is now an Oscar clip which will be replayed for decades to come. It will certainly live in infamy on www.BillyMasters.com - the site that has a long memory (among other things). If you have a question for me, send it along to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Faye and Warren take part in another Oscar ceremony - aside from the inevitable "In Memoriam" sequence! So, until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.

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la república de honduras “La comunidad hondureña se distingue por su calidad de gente el cual posee un tremendo nivel de humildad. Tienen un espacio especial para la comunidad LGBT, pero los matrimonios entre pareja del mismo sexo en Honduras no están legalizados”. con Oscar Ambulo Honduras se encuentra localizada en Centro América y tiene fronteras con Guatemala al norte, Nicaragua al sur, y El Salvador al oeste. Honduras logró su independencia de España el 15 de septiembre de 1821 cuando se firmó el Acta de Independencia de Centro América y formaba parte del primer Imperio de México. En 1823, a la caída del Imperio Mexicano, Honduras formaba parte de las Provincias Unidas de 102 | Hotspots.LGBT

Centro de América. Honduras se independizó totalmente en 1838 cuando se inició el proceso de integración definitivo que da lugar a la Honduras contemporánea. Honduras se divide en 18 provincias incluyendo su capital Tegucigalpa. Tiene una población de 8.6 millones. Noventa por ciento de los habitantes del país son mestizos. La comunidad hondureña se distingue por su calidad de gente el cual posee un tremendo nivel de

humildad. Tienen un espacio especial para la comunidad LGBT, pero los matrimonios entre pareja del mismo sexo en Honduras no están legalizados. La economía de Honduras una de las más fuertes de centro América, sobre todo en los últimos años. Está creciendo rápidamente- más de siete por ciento al año. Pero hay algunos estudios que dicen que el paro sigue muy alto en Honduras, más de 25 por ciento o 1.2 millones de personas desempleadas. Si uno refiere a destinos turísticos, Honduras debiera ser unos de los primeros en tu lista si eres un viajero atrevido. Después de unos años de violencia y desorden, las cosas van mejorando. Si andas con cuidado en las ciudades, es un país bello que también es mucho más económico que los otros países de América central. Honduras tiene muchos lugares que son dignos de la admiración del mundo entero. Entre los más conocidos son Los Cayos Cochinos, las ruinas de Copán, y La Reserva de la Biosfera del Río Plátano. Los Cayos Cochinos son unas de las riquezas naturales de centro América. Este grupo de islas que destacan por sus escenarios caribeños, están conformados por dos pequeñas islas principales: Cayo Menor y Cayo Mayor, y 13 cayos más pequeños de origen coralino. El encanto de estas islas lo constituyen tanto sus escenarios marinos atiborrados de arrecifes de coral como sus interminables

playas de arenas blancas, muchas de ellas prácticamente vírgenes. Las Ruinas de Copán es uno de los lugares turísticos de Honduras más fascinante. Es una antigua capital de un reino maya. Hoy sus ruinas declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, permiten retroceder en el tiempo, permitiendo apreciar lo que fue su esplendor a través de palacios, pirámides, plazas, estelas y otros monumentos. Un poco más alejado de esta área se encuentran dos museos emplazados en el Parque Arqueológico, terminan por complementar la experiencia de descubrir el mundo maya. La Reserva de la Biosfera del Río Plátano es un enorme reserva natural que ha sido declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Comprendiendo un territorio montañoso que desciende en pendiente hasta la costa caribeña, la reserva guarda uno de los últimos vestigios de bosque lluvioso tropical de américa central. La Reserva es hogar tanto de una extraordinaria biodiversidad de flora y fauna, como de comunidades indígenas que mantienen vivas sus antiguas costumbres. El año 2012 fue descubierta entre su frondoso bosque “Ciudad Blanca”, un hallazgo que revolucionó a la comunidad mundial de arqueólogos, de la cual se presupone un tamaño tres veces más grande que las Ruinas de Copán. Desafortunadamente, pasarán muchos años antes que esta última sea abierta al turismo 104 | Hotspots.LGBT

Tegucigalpa

Los Cayos Cochinos

Honduras se destaca por su variedad de platos típicos y tradicionales. Entre los más reconocidos esta la rica y exquisita, de fama internacional, sopa de caracol. Otros platos típicos son coyoles en miel, ayote en miel, y las sopas de mondongo y de jaibas que son tradicionales en las islas hodureñas.

Coyoles en Miel

Honduras is located in Central America and has borders with Guatemala to the north, Nicaragua to the south, and El Salvador to the west. Honduras gained independence from Spain on September 15, 1821 when the Act of Independence of Central America was signed and the small nation formed part of the first Empire of Mexico. In 1823, after the fall of the

Mexican Empire, Honduras was part of the United Provinces of Central America. Honduras became totally independent in 1838. Honduras is divided into 18 provinces including its capital Tegucigalpa. It has a population of 8.6 million and 90 percent of the country's inhabitants are mestizos. The Honduran community is distinguished the quality its people, they are known for

their amazing humility. They have a special place for the LGBT community, but samesex marriage in Honduras is not legalized. The economy of Honduras is one of the strongest in Central America, especially in recent years. It is growing rapidly - more than seven percent a year. But, there are some studies that say unemployment is still very high in Honduras, putting it at more than 25 percent or 1.2 million unemployed people. If you are thinking about tourist destinations, Honduras should be one of the first on your list if you are a daring traveler. After a few years of violence and disorder, things are getting better there, but tourists should be cautious. If you are careful in the cities, it is a beautiful country that is also

much more economical than the other countries of Central America. Honduras has many places that are worthy of the admiration of the whole world. Among the best known are the Cayos Cochinos, the ruins of Copán, and the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve. The Cayos Cochinos are one of the natural riches of Central America. This group of islands, that stand out for their beautiful Caribbean setting, are formed by two small main islands: Cayo Menor and Cayo Mayor, and 13 smaller keys of coral origin. The islands are especially charming and filled with wonder. Don´t miss the amazing coral reefs and endless beaches of white sand, many of them almost virgin. The Ruins of Copan is one of the most fascinating

Las Ruinas de Copán

Sopa de Caracol

tourist places in Honduras. It is an ancient capital of a Mayan kingdom. Today the ruins have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. They allow you to go back in time to appreciate what was its splendor as you journey through palaces, pyramids, squares, and other monuments. There are also two museums located in the park, which complement the experience of discovering the Mayan world. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve is a huge natural reserve that has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Comprising a mountainous territory that slopes down to the Caribbean coast, the reserve holds one of the last vestiges of tropical rainforest in Central America. The Reserve is home to both an extraordinary biodiversity of flora and fauna and indigenous communities that keep their old customs alive. In 2012 "Ciudad Blanca" was discovered among its leafy forest. The discovery revolutionized the world's archaeological community, it is assumed to be three times larger than the Copán Ruins. Unfortunately, it will be many years before the area is open to tourism. Honduras stands out for its variety of traditional dishes. Among the most recognized is the rich and exquisite, internationally famous, snail soup. Other typical dishes are coyoles in honey and soups of mondongo and crabs that are traditional in the country´s islands.

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By Woody Miller

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ey Woody! I have a comment on the guy who entrapped his supposedly monogamous lover (he downloaded pics, posed as a trick and met him at a Starbucks). If I were your man and you set me up like that I’d kick you to the curb so fast you wouldn’t even have time to get your coffee in a To Go cup. He messed up, yeah, but he didn’t viciously perpetrate a sneak-attack from behind! I have an ex who, despite my being faithful for five years, continually accused me of infidelity, to the point where he would dream, literally *dream*, I was cheating on him and believe it! Goes to show you the insecurity people have. So don’t be thinking that suspicion automatically means guilt. — Canned his a$$

Dear Canned: You bring up a good point. Most of us treat the suspicion of infidelity as fact when it could be our own insecurity. But listen, you were going out with a nut. The rest of us have to contend with some realities about gay life. Namely, that we live in a culture where monogamy means not having more than one man in bed at the same time. If you suspect that your boyfriend is playing “hide the hambone” with someone else here’s what you need to do: Bring it up in a way that isn’t accusatory. Now there’s a good way of doing it and a bad way. The good way: “I’m feeling a little insecure about our commitment to each other. I need some reassurance that

the things I’m seeing aren’t clues that you’ve changed your mind about our commitment to each other.” The bad way:“I know you’re cheating on me, you lying bastard. Confess or I’ll kill your cat.” Hey, woody! Can taking a huge guy cause any permanent injury? -- Wondering Dear Wondering: Tell me something. Are you this charming when you’re hitting on people? A huge penis inserted into a small opening has the potential for causing lots of damage--like torn tissue, potential exposure to HIV and worse, a funny walk. When it comes to bottoming, the key word is “graduate.” Not from high school (although that *is* a good idea), but from small to large. Work your way up to larger penises. If you don’t, you risk tearing the lining of your anus, making you more vulnerable to HIV. And, even when you successfully “graduate” you still have to watch out for keeping the elasticity of your sphincter, lest you spend eternity in Pampers. If I were you I’d look at every big d!ck and think of the warning label on products containing Olestra: “May Cause Anal Leakage.”

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Jason Beals

In 2007, MJ Horn and Robert Young, the guys who owned 321 Slammers in Los Angeles, decided to open a sister business here in Fort Lauderdale. Since the name worked will in Los Angeles, they kept it and opened the 321 Slammers Fort Lauderdale. John Pradon, who was originally hired as a bartender two weeks after the place opened up, was eventually promoted to assistant manager and then General Manager. After ive years, MJ wanted out of the business so John bought his shares. Two years ago, Robert also wanted out so John bought him out too and became the sole owner. Late last year, in October, he bought the property that the business sits on, and the rest as they say, is history. It was a pleasure to sit down with John, and

John Pradon

321 CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN FORT LAUDERDALE

General Manager Jason Beals, just a couple weeks before the 10 year anniversary of 321 Slammers. You are originally from Mississippi, what made you move to South Florida? My family was already living in Melbourne Beach and I came down in 2004 to help them rebuild their condo after the hurricane. A year later I moved to Fort Lauderdale.

are also giving away drinks all night. The are also giving away drinks all night. The drinks are sponsored by our members. We drinks are sponsored by our members. We are having many giveaways including tare having many giveaways including tshirts, towels and much more. shirts, towels and much more. Also, DJ Vlexxx, who spins every Saturday Also, DJ Vlexxx, who spins every Saturday night, will be spinning at the anniversary party. night, will be spinning at the anniversary party. If someone hasn't been, can you If someone hasn't been, can you describe 321? describe 321? It's a 7000 square ft. private club of play It's a 7000 square ft. private club of play space, and the entire location is a little over space, and the entire location is a little over 9000 sq feet. We have elevated glory hole 9000 sq feet. We have elevated glory hole catwalks. Exhibition rooms, different sex catwalks. Exhibition rooms, different sex furniture, slings, etc. furniture, slings, etc. This is a private gay men's club with a bar This is a private gay men's club with a bar and its as much or as little as you want it to and its as much or as little as you want it to be. Please keep in mind we do not allow cell be. Please keep in mind we do not allow cell phones or cameras in the building. phones or cameras in the building. What does the future hold for 321? What does the future hold for 321? A few weeks after the anniversary party A few weeks after the anniversary party What did you do before 321? What did you do before 321? we will become a non-smoking indoor space, I had a party business out in California with my I had a party business out in California with my we will become a non-smoking indoor space, but we have created an outdoor patio lounge but we have created an outdoor patio lounge ex-partner. ex-partner. area and play space that will be smoking. We area and play space that will be smoking. We are also doing some minor renovations are also doing some minor renovations I heard you started as a bartender at 321, I heard you started as a bartender at 321, inside before the party; adding more play what made you decide you wanted to own the what made you decide you wanted to own the inside before the party; adding more play areas and updating existing ones. We are also areas and updating existing ones. We are also place? place? buying some new furniture. I wanted to own 321 because I believed in the I wanted to own 321 because I believed in the buying some new furniture. facility and what it stood for. There was no other facility and what it stood for. There was no other 321 10th Anniversary Party will be held on 321 10th Anniversary Party will be held on animal like it and I wanted to be a part of animal like it and I wanted to be a part of Wednesday, March 15 from 9PM - Midnight. Wednesday, March 15 from 9PM - Midnight. something special. something special. The party will be open to the general public The party will be open to the general public with regular admission prices. People with with regular admission prices. People with I hear 321 is a Bottle Club, what does that I hear 321 is a Bottle Club, what does that invitations will be allowed free entry. One invitations will be allowed free entry. One mean? mean? invitation per person. Invitations will be That means if you want to dink here, you have to That means if you want to dink here, you have to invitation per person. Invitations will be available for a limited time and in limited BYOB (bring your own alcohol). If you buy a three BYOB (bring your own alcohol). If you buy a three available for a limited time and in limited quantity inside the club. quantity inside the club. month membership, the bartender will hold your month membership, the bartender will hold your Further info is available at Further info is available at liquor behind the bar for you for the entire three liquor behind the bar for you for the entire three 321slammer.com. 321slammer.com. months. Beer and wine are only good for that months. Beer and wine are only good for that evening. The BYOB license is unique to 321 as they evening. The BYOB license is unique to 321 as they don't offer them anymore. Mixers are poured for free. don't offer them anymore. Mixers are poured for free. I hear you changed the name from 321 I hear you changed the name from 321 Slammers to 321, what was the reason? Slammers to 321, what was the reason? We are in the process of doing that now. We are We are in the process of doing that now. We are rebranding ourselves and we wanted to divorce rebranding ourselves and we wanted to divorce ourselves from the Los Angeles club. We are no ourselves from the Los Angeles club. We are no longer connected to them in any way. longer connected to them in any way. What should the Community expect from your What should the Community expect from your anniversary party? anniversary party? Our parties are always super successful, and Our parties are always super successful, and this one is going to be way bigger than before. We this one is going to be way bigger than before. We are bringing in Storks to do the catering and we are bringing in Storks to do the catering and we