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Pompano BillÂ&#x2019;s Celebration of Life

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Alibi, Antonio and LeNore on Alibi, Antonio and LeNore on Also this weekend was the Also this weekend was the their anniversary and a great annual Smart Ride, which their anniversary and a great annual Smart Ride, which night of entertainment! started on Thursday with night of entertainment! started on Thursday with Orientation and Opening Orientation and Opening Thursday was the annual Thursday was the annual Pier. There they learned that “Give Miami Day,” which is “Give Miami Day,” which is Pier. There they learned that they raised over $1, 171,849! one of the biggest annual one of the biggest annual they raised over $1, 171,849! 100% of all money raised giving events in the United giving events in the United 100% of all money raised goes back to the community. States and this year, did not States and this year, did not goes back to the community. That night a lot of the riders disappoint, with our disappoint, with our That night a lot of the riders went bar hoping and enjoyed community being very community being very went bar hoping and enjoyed themselves at Bourbon generous. The Miami generous. The Miami themselves at Bourbon Foundation and their Foundation and their partners will maximize the partners will maximize the Ceremonies at the University Ceremonies at the University community's generosity! For community's generosity! For of Miami's Donna Schulula of Miami's Donna Schulula more info go to: Center and waterfront more info go to: Center and waterfront givemiamiday.org. amphitheater. On Friday, the givemiamiday.org. amphitheater. On Friday, the ride kicked off and that night ride kicked off and that night The community came ended at Duck Key/Hawk's The community came ended at Duck Key/Hawk's together on Thursday for the together on Thursday for the Cay Resort. After over 100 Cay Resort. After over 100 Pub, 801, Aqua Nightclub and Pub, 801, Aqua Nightclub and celebration of life for miles the riders relaxed and celebration of life for miles the riders relaxed and many of the other many of the other 18 | Hotspots.LGBT

Everything you need to plan your week restaurants and shops in Key West. Congrats to Glen and his entire team on once again putting on a fabulous event! On Saturday night, in Fort Lauderdale, we got Artsy at the Wilton Manors Art & Entertainment Expo down Wilton Drive.

Afterwards we headed to the W Fort Lauderdale where, is association with Ride Element, they presented: Glow Your Ride, a hi-energy sensory spinning experience which took place on the Wet Deck, and included complimentary Valet, DJ Ricky Fatts, mini massages by Away Spa, Glowtasatic Body Art, workout cocktails, bites by Stephen Starr and a smoothie bar. This was a very fun event!

Delighted ToBeHere today at 9:30pm. The Huffington Post

said she is “Americas Funniest Drag Queen,” and Howard Stern loved her on Americas Got Talent. You’ll find yourself having a gay ole time with live music and hilarious comedy.

Triton Talent & Empire Stage Theater (1140 n. Flagler drive, ft. Lauderdale) present “Mel Schwartz Sleeps With Mae West.” Mel has a big

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From today until Sunday November 25th My Tropx features 45% off everything for Ruby Members and 25% off everything for nonmembers. In addition, if you spend more than $100, you get a free 1 year membership (if you are already a member a year is added to membership). For more information call 954522-5988. u FRIDAY NOV 23

The Pub presents

problem, he can't sleep! He also suffers from an abnormally high sex drive and has a very impressive penile implant! He also has some wacky friends: Lester who pines for free cable and Milty who just wants to be left alone! He also has a very "special" friend with a shocking secret? And what does Mae West have to do with all this? Well, you'll just have to go to Empire Stage Theater to find out! The show stars Peter Putirskas, Cherrill

Rae, Jerry Weinberg, David R. Gordon & Sheba Mason as Marla, the hooker with a shocking secret! 7 performances only through Dec 2. Tickets are $40 ($25 with discount code, save) by calling 954-678-1496. u SATURDAY NOV 24

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents, direct from London, Twisted Bear: Unleash the Inner Deviant with twisted beats by Paul Coals, with Beefy Go-Go Bears and no cover.

The Manor Complex will be celebrating its 9th anniversary with a huge party starring the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 10 – AQUARIA in the Ballroom. The night will also star billboard popstar Kendra Erika and will feature the sounds of DJ Monty Q. In the Ivy Dance Room and Patio Noche Latina Saturdays celebrates with their drag superstars Miss Noche Latina 2018 Estephania St Lords, and Miss Florida F.I. 2017, Kalah Mendoza, along with DJ Cubano Miik, and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi’s. Saturdays at Hotspots.LGBT | 19

the Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature NO COVER before midnight (FL Res) and only $7 for members after midnight and $10 for nonmembers (18-20 – $12 all night). u SUNDAY NOV 25

The Pub presents Lady Fancy’s Gospel Jubilee, which is a church of a different kind and features good old fashioned Southern Gospel music at 7 pm. At 9pm, if you missed Delighted ToBeHere when she performed on Friday, or you just want to see her again you are in luck!

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Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents the annual Mr. AliPig contest hosted by Antonio Edwards and music from DJ/Producer Bryan Reyes. The categories include Presentation

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White Party Series - White Party (Miami) is considered the crown jewel of all LGBT parties and the first HIV-AIDS fundraiser. The main event at the glamorous waterfront Vizcaya estate was built by James Deering and his friend architect (both of whom were gay). Centaur has been a proud sponsor of White Party and produced the White Party series, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Care Resource (the non-profit producer of White Party Week). Music was always essential to the White Party Week experience, and so their White Party series represents this. Each album is 20 | Hotspots.LGBT

(Fantasy Wear), Question and Answer and a mystery category. The winner receives $300 plus a leather crown and sash. 1st runner up gets $200, and 2nd runner up gets $100. Contact Trae@alibiwiltonmanors.co m for more details and sign up.

Compass’ Pride Business Alliance social (the last Wednesday of the month), takes place this month at The Box Gallery (1109, 811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach) from 6-8 pm. This is free for members of the Pride Business Alliance or Compass Community Center, Hunters presents their and $20 for non-members. annual “Glad to Give Gala,” a Register at pbafundraiser for the Gamma Mu nov.eventbrite.com. Foundation and Deliver The Dream from 7-10pm. A $50 Stonewall National donation is accepted and the Museum – Wilton Manors dress code is: Elegant event. (2157 Wilton Drive) honors The night includes Hors the memory of my friend: d’oeuvres, and open bar, live Bishop S.F. Makalani- Mahee music and a silent auction. by producing the annual

“Bishop S.F. Makalani-Mahee Transgender Equality Awards”- Reception from 6:30-9pm. The event is also sponsored by The Broward Department of Health, and the Pride Center at Equality Park, and Co-Sponsored by: Sunshine Cathedral, Dynamic Recovery Center, Care Resources, T-House, TransInclusive Group/Flux and Talkin’ T. This will be an evening of of acknowledging and awarding community activists, allies, organizations and supporters who have advanced transgender equality. All are welcome.

David Knapp, Tracy Young, Wayne G, Roland Belmares, Joe Gauthreaux, and Randy Bettis. With 15 volumes in the White Party series, collect a part of LGBT and dance music history! $49 at Theoutclub.com.

packed with great chart topping dance music including artists like Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Destiny's Child, Lisa Stanfield, Deborah Cox, Kristine W, Judy Torres, Sunscreem, Michelle Weeks, Lulu, Ultra Nate, Kevin Aviance, Amber, Kim English, Pet Shop Boys, Jennifer Holliday, Crystal Waters, Debbie Harry, and Viola Wills. The top DJs have graced the turntables in their White Party series including Junior Vasquez,

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A Return to Elegance

Chris Deejay Smeejay Hodgson

Care Resource Hosts The White Party™ at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

health center welcoming men, women, youth, and children of all ages, races, and ethnicities for aﬀordable primary care, dental care, pediatrics, and behavioral health services! Come dressed to impress. Performer and popular South Florida Drag Queen Athena Dion is serving as Fashion hostess for the White Wear Fashion Award. Fashion judges include Flavio Nisi, Bravo reality television stars Richie Skye and Ana Quincoces from the Real Housewives of Miami. Grammy Award winner Kimberly Davis, the lead vocalist for the legendary disco band CHIC, is performing live. From her work on soundtracks and jingles, and with her background of singing and touring, Kimberly continues to turn her dreams into reality with full force! Right out of the gate, her Kimberly Davis

n Saturday, November 24, from 7pm to 11pm at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens located at 3251 South Miami Avenue, the South Florida community is invited to attend “The White Party™.” This elegant aﬀair in white will celebrate the remarkable advancements of Care Resource; a not-for-pro it community-based healthcare organization serving South Florida's diverse community for over 30 years. Bringing The White Party™ back to where it all started – Vizcaya is both a homecoming and a renewal to the health center's commitment in eradicating HIV and uniting the community for a common goal of living, AIDS-free. Today, Care Resource is on the forefront of a movement that will inally lead to zero new infections. There is a whole new generation out there now. One that was spared the dreadfulness of losing all their friends and role models and one born with hope and options, that Care Resource is proud to continue providing. Today, the health center is also a federally quali ied

irst single — “Get Up” from D1 Music — reached #12 on the Billboard Dance Club

Charts. Kimberly strives to create a legacy that will forever honor her music and voice as the once little girl who sang her face oﬀ every chance she got, and who was always humble but stayed ierce. “The early pioneers of the White Party would be amazed to know that in 2017, through outreach, treatment, education, and engagement programs, Care Resource served 17,460 clients at our health centers.” - Russell Corbett, Board

President /Chair, Care Resource. "I am looking forward to playing a beautiful mix of music at this year's White Party at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. To walk into this historic villa and see everyone in their white fabulosity – is like walking back in time, into the royal courts of France or Italy." - Chris Deejay Smeejay Hodgson “It is an honor to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for The White Party. This event has historically been recognized as the Crown Jewel of HIV/AIDS Fundraisers. This year, it is

an elegant and fashionable aﬀair in White that celebrates life, diversity, family, and community.” - Shawn Palacious, Master of Ceremonies, Television Host at HotSpots Media Group For tickets, please visit WhiteParty.org. VIP Sold out. Hotspots.LGBT | 31

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents

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All Saints Episcopal Church 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 For tickets please call 954-832-0060 or www.TheFTLGMC.org $25 General Admission and $40 VIP

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council

Equality Florida

Broward Gala

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

By Scott Holland

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ICON - ELTON JOHN Elton John will be bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to South Florida for 2 nights. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Fri, November 23; 8pm; BB&T Center (1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise); Tix start at $162; thebbtcenter.com; and Sat, Nov 24; 8pm; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix start at $165; aaarena.com. CROWN JEWEL - WHITE PARTY & CIRCUIT MIAMI Care Resource will only be producing the White Party this year with the Theme “A Return To Elegance” and Hilton Wolman and the Score Boys are producing all the other parties over the weekend under the umbrella of Circuit Miami. White Party - Nov 24; 6pm-11pm; Vizcaya Gardens and Museum (3251 S Miami Ave, Miami); Tix: GA - $250, VIP Sold Out; WhiteParty.org; Circuit Miami – Thurs, Nov 22- Mon Nov 26; circuitfestival.net/miami/ SPORTS - HURRICANE SHOWDOWN Three days of fun, sun, and softball are the recipe for the 24th annual Hurricane Showdown international gay softball as more than 1,000 players, partners, and other participants descend on the Fort Lauderdale area for Thanksgiving weekend. There are also many parties all over Fort Lauderdale. Fri Nov 23-Sun, Nov 25; Mills Pond Park and Brian Piccolo Park; hurricaneshowdown.net. FETISH – EVENTS IN FORT LAUDERDALE With the 13th annual Leather Masked Ball and the Fourth annual Pig Week, Fetish will be everywhere in Fort Lauderdale. Therefore it’s time to dig into your closet and take out your leather, rubber, etc. gear and wear it proudly (says the most vanilla guy in town….LOL). Leather Masked Ball is Sat Nov 24 at Scandals 9pm to 3am; Tix: $35; at lmbftl.org or $40 at the door. For a full list of Pig Week events go to: Pigweek.com JAZZ - DAVE KOZ - 21ST ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS TOUR Get in the holiday spirit by joining Dave’s cozy pre-show Meet & Greet! Take a photograph with Dave and participate in an intimate Q&A session. Make this year’s holiday memorable and join Dave’s 21st Anniversary Christmas Tour VIP. Tues, November 27; 8pm; Venue Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $43-$83; ParkerPlayhouse.com Hotspots.LGBT | 43

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BROADWAY – JERSEY BOYS Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true. Fri & Sat, November 23 and 24; Kravis Center for the Performign Arts (701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach); Tix: start at $47; Kravis.org

PHOTOGRAPHER – ANNIE LEIBOVITZ Annie is one of the most influential photographers of our time. In an exclusive Miami event to mark the publication of a revised and expanded edition of Annie Leibovitz at Work (Phaidon), she will present and discuss a selection of her pictures. Wed, November 28; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: $65 (includes unsigned copy of book) or $00 (includes signed copy of book); ArshtCenter.org FOODIES - 25TH COCONUT GROVE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL This is the biggest Culinary event of the year, and celebrates the Holiday Season with fabulous local restaurants sampling their very best dishes and Fine Wine & Spirits and Craft beer. Enjoy Live Music, and a X-Mas Bazaar where you can pick up original holiday gifts and a kids zone and automotive showcase. Don’t Miss the Waiters Race. Sat, November 24; 1-9pm; Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Road, Miami); Tix: $40-$95: coconutgrovefoodandwine.com MOVIES - CREED II Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, light heavyweight contender Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago. This Drama/ Sport film is 130 min long, is rated PG-13 and stars Dolph Lundgren, Tessa Thompson, Sylvester Stallone, and Michael B. Jordan. Premieres Thursday, November 22

SINGER - MICHAEL MCDONALD The multiple Grammy-winner, singer, keyboardist and songwriter presents his “Season of Peace, Holiday & Hits” program. Before starting a successful solo career, McDonald was an integral part of both Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers in the 1970s Sat, November 24; 8pm; Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (5550 NW 40th St Coconut Creek); Tix: $50$80; Seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

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Scandals Owners Purchase Property

By Scott Holland t was a pleasure to sit down with Joe Bermingham, who of course I had seen around town and knew of him as a realtor. Joe has been in real estate for 22 years, and has listed and sold a billion in real estate in Broward and the Palm Beaches. He sells both residential and commercial/business. He was a good customer of Scandals since the beginning and when he heard that bar was closing he spoke to iconic Scandals bartender Pooch, and told him he would get someone to re-open this bar. Joe had some clients from Boca look at the bar, and almost had deal structured, when he met Bob and Khan, who were more motivated and the rest is history! Bob and Khan were so happy with purchasing Scandals, that four months later (Oct 12) they purchased the property. Joe now handles the marketing and advertising for Scandals. I asked Joe: What's the best advice you have for someone selling their property?

Pricing it right and REMOVE your personal belongings so buyers can see it as their own.

How is Scandals doing? It's right back on track and we almost have all the customers back. We are even getting emails from the snowbirds who are telling us how excited they are to come back to Scandals when they come in for the winter.

The Scandals Customers seem like a family, do you agree? YESâ&#x20AC;Śwe just had a group of 120 of our Scandals customers/family take a 7 day cruise on Royal Caribbean (Empress of the seas) to Cuba. The bus picked everyone up at Scandals and took them to the ship.

What is the Scandals Line-Up these days? Poker is now 7 days a week and Saturdays twice a day. Tuesday's Wednesdays and Thursdays we have live music/entertainment on the patio by various artists. This is new concept for

Scandals and we are looking into a larger band or recording artist for special events. Also on Tuesday's is the Scandals Pool League, and at 7:30pm is Lee Fox's Beginners Line dancing.

Joe Bermingham On Thursdays at 7:30, we feature 2 step, shadow and a little Latin lessons with Lee Fox. On Fridays we feature line dancing with Duwayne at 7pm, followed by Bill and Duwayne DJing from 10pm to 3 am. Friday on back patio is Karaoke with LeAnn and Dan 8pm On Saturday's from 6-9pm catch Tony and Gloria live inside and then at 10pm Bill and Duwayne (Pose DJs) are back DJing until 3am. , the Pose DJs on main dance loor from 10pm to 3am. Sunday is our famous Sunday T Dance from 4pm to 11pm with various DJ's rotating, and inside we have the Dirty Game Show 8:30pm.

Any other news about Scandals?

Yes, lots! The Scandalous Dance team just won at the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs 25th Anniversary convention in Louisville Kentucky. In addition, the Leather Masked Ball is taking place at Scandals this weekend, Saturday November24th. On December 11th at 8pm we are featuring a Turnabout Charity Event. Also, we are bringing back the Mr. Scandals contest, December 15 at 9pm with winner receiving $400 cash, 1st runner up $100 cash, nd and 2 runner up a $50 bar tab.

For more information on Joe, you can wither call him at 561-703-0064, email him at joe@joebermingham.com or go to his website: JoeBermingham.com. For more information on Scandals, call them at 954-567-2432 or visit their facebook page.

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24th Annual

Hurricane Showdown

International Gay Softball Tournament

By TIM MARTIN, SFAAA CHAIRMAN “I igure not being the most Sports minded person in the world (that's a nice way of saying I know nothing about sports), I would ask Tim to write about this weekend, and what a fabulous job he did….. Scott Holland.” Three days of fun, sun, and softball are the recipe for the 24th annual Hurricane Showdown international gay softball as more than 1,000 players, partners, and other participants descend on the Fort Lauderdale area for Thanksgiving weekend. Local teams from the South Florida Amateur Athletic Association make up a third of the tournament ield. A total of 55 teams from 17 cities and Canada are scheduled to play Nov. 23-25. Some ly in from as far away as Portland Oregon, Toronto, and Minneapolis, while those closer to home drive in from Tampa and Orlando.

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The Showdown, which also brings together local sponsors and businesses, provides a safe environment for the LGBT community and their supporters to gather and compete. This will be the third consecutive year that the tournament is presented with the support of Prudential. "It's great to see lots of new teams joining us and we look forward to welcoming back all of the returning players who make this part of their yearly plans,” says Tournament Director Michael Moody, 61, of Fort Lauderdale. “We're proud of our great city and love to show it oﬀ to the world. The local venues and our host hotel are really rolling out the red carpet this year." The tournament is played at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale and Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City. Oﬀ- ield events begin on Wednesday, Nov. 21, with a local registration party at In inity Lounge from 6-9 p.m. The

The tournament is played at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale and Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City.

opening registration party is Thanksgiving night at Matty's on the Drive from 6-9 p.m., with a nightcap hosted at Pint from 9 p.m.-close. GYM Bar will host Friday night's party from 8 p.m.-close, while The Pub will welcome everybody Saturday night from 7 p.m.-close. The closing ceremony will be held at the Alibi/Monkey Bar on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. after the championship games. Each host bar will be oﬀering a Hurricane Showdown specialty cocktail as well as other discounts with tournament bracelets.

The host hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott, just a few steps from the sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean.

The tournament sports three divisions of play based on skill: D Division, C Division and B Division. All teams play three round-robin games to determine seeding for the doubleelimination tournament. Trophies are awarded to the top three teams in all divisions, and this year each winning player will receive a ball cap.

“The Hurricane Showdown has been, and still is, one of my favorite tournaments outside of the World Series to attend,” says Ray Garcia, 29, of Boston, who plays with the Twin Cities Spikes. “My overall great irst experience is what brought me back the second time, and the rest is history with a continued show of support and hard work from the league and community.” Teams can choose to play on Fridays, which makes this event

unique compared to other LGBT tournaments. Friday's games are at Mills Pond Park. Some teams then travel to Piccolo Park for play on Saturday

and Sunday morning, and all divisions will return to Mills Pond on Sunday afternoon for the championship games. The community is encouraged to come to Mills on Sunday, Moody says, as the tournament will be giving away prizes like weekend stays at local resorts, airline tickets, dinners for two at area restaurants, and "other stuﬀ.” Friday night also features a home run derby at Mills Pond.

“I can honestly say that the Showdown is one tournament that I absolutely look forward to every year,” Garcia concludes.

For more information on the Hurricane Showdown, go to: HurricanShowdown.net

Equality Florida

Broward Gala VIP Party

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

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HOTshots of the week

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LAST DANCE

u DJ Hansel Leyva and his friends have a blast in the DJ booth during Score’s last Saturday on SoBe.

WINNER

BRUT BEARS

congratulate Norm Kent on his Equality Florida Award.

with the latest Taste of The Island at The Richardson Estate.

u LeBoy’s Sean David and Candelario

A GOOD POINT

u James & Michael from The Point Foundation

have a great time at the annual Miami Beach Pride Check Presentation Party.

u Johnsons did their part to help out

CONGRATS

u Equality Florida’s Row Iliescu

presented their own Runar Polluson with the Service & Leadership Award.

AH READY 2 EAT

u FitLife Foods participated in this

year’s Taste of the Island.

LAST SATURDAY

u Marco Perez hangs with

Score Owners Billy & Luis during their last Saturday night.

SO PROUD

13.1 IN 2-2

u Congratulations to The Pride Center’s

Roger Roa for completing his first Half Marathon on Fort Lauderdale Beach in 2 hours 2 minutes.

EQUALITY BOYS

u Equality Florida welcomed reelected Florida State

Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith to their VIP Party.

u Miami Beach Pride gave The Point Foundation some of their profits from this year’s festival.

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compuesta por 7 provincias. Ubicada en América Central, posee un territorio con un área total de 51 100 km². Limita con Nicaragua al norte, el mar Caribe al este, Panamá al sureste y el océano Pacífico al oeste. En cuanto a los límites marítimos, colinda con Panamá, Nicaragua, Colombia y Ecuador (a través de la Isla del Coco). Cuenta con 5,003,393 habitantes según la última proyección demográfica

del INEC. Su capital, centro político y económico es San José, y su idioma oficial es el español. Es una de las democracias más sólidas del planeta. Ganó reconocimiento mundial por abolir el ejército el 1 de diciembre de 1948, abolición que fue perpetuada en la Constitución Política de 1949. Su índice de desarrollo humano de 2018 se considera alto, ya que es el 63 º del mundo y el 4 º en Latinoamérica, mientras que ajustado a la desigualdad obtiene también el cuarto puesto regional, con un Coeficiente de Gini de 48,2. Además, en la clasificación del Índice de Competitividad Global de 2018, es el 55 º a nivel mundial y el 6 º en el continente. Costa Rica se perfila como uno de los países más ricos, progresistas, desarrollados y estables de América, destacándose en los índices ambientales, de libertad de prensa, libertad personal, seguridad, igualdad, democracia, distribución de la riqueza, progreso social, salud y educación. En 2007, el gobierno costarricense anunció planes para convertirse en el primer país del mundo neutral en carbono para el año 2021, cuando cumplirá su bicentenario como nación independiente El nombre Costa Rica para designar al territorio nacional apareció por primera vez en una cédula real fechada el 17 de diciembre de 1539 y enviada a la Audiencia de Panamá en 1543, en la que el rey español Carlos V otorgó un permiso especial a Diego Gutiérrez y

Toledo para que realizase la conquista y colonización del territorio costarricense, que en adelante se denominó Nuevo Cartago y Costa Rica. La República de Costa Rica, con sus selvas tropicales exuberantes, volcanes, playas paradisíacas y una biodiversidad tan increíble que no te la acabarías nunca siempre es un buen lugar que visitar. Bañado por el mar Caribe y el océano Pacífico, este país ha apostado por el ecoturismo con fuerza y nada más poner un pie allí entenderás por qué. El primer lugar del que les quiero hablar es del hermoso parque nacional Manuel Antonio es uno de los parques naturales más conocidos de todos los que cubren Costa Rica. El país se podría prácticamente dividir en reservas y parques y no quedaría ni un rincón solitario porque si por algo destaca Costa Rica es por su vegetación y biodiversidad. El Parque Nacional de Manuel Antonio, en la provincia de Puntarenas, es uno de los más espectaculares. Sus playas paradisíacas, su aire de relajación y vegetación y su fauna hacen que todo el que entra no quiere salir. Eso sí, cuidado con los animalitos porque es muy probable que cuando te despistes los monos, mapaches o resto de animales, te roben la comida. Y del Segundo lugar y ultimo más no menos hermoso y menos importante es el expectacular Cerro Chirripó. La montaña más alta de Costa Rica debería ser de visita obligada, o casi. No solamente por conquistar las alturas después de enfrentarte a una

caminata exigente, sino porque desde lo alto del Chirripó se disfruta de bellezas y maravillas naturales no visibles en otras partes del país. Te recomendamos que vayas más de una vez para disfrutar en su totalidad de Los Crestones, el Valle de los Conejos, la Sabana de los Leones, el Valle de los Lagos y el Valle de las Morrenas. Puntos extra por alcanzar la cima en un día despejado: podrás ver los dos océanos que bañan las playas de Costa Rica. Aparte de su historia y su hermoso paisajes este hermoso país centro Americano es su cultura el cual es muy diversa y rica en tradición familiar y por ultimo pero no menos importante la acogida a la comunidad LGBTI, aunque todavía el matrimonio entre parejas del mismo sexo no es legal sus derecho civiles son repetidos al igual que sus obligaciones civiles.

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Pero antes no podemos dejar por fuera su rica y deliciosa gastronomía el cual posee ricos platillos tales como el más famoso de todos a nivel nacional Casado o comida típica, es el plato más común en Costa Rica. Se compone de frijoles, arroz con pimientos rojos finamente cortados en cubitos y cebollas, plátanos fritos, una ensalada de repollo con tomate y zanahoria, y una selección de carne entre pollo, pescado, carne de cerdo o de ternera con cebollas asadas. La carne que viene con un casado a la parrilla o salteados, pero nunca frito. A veces, el casado incluye papas fritas o verduras adicionales, tales como los aguacates. Y por último para cerrar con broche de oro el inigualable El ceviche es un aperitivo que consiste en pescado crudo fresco marinado en jugos cítricos como limón con hierbas finamente picadas y verduras. En Costa Rica, el mejor ceviche está hecho

genre latino / Conexiones con tilapia local o corvina (lubina blanco) y el cilantro, el ajo, el ají, la cebolla y el apio.

Costa Rica, officially named as the Republic of Costa Rica, and in turn, also better known as the Swiss of America due to its climate, its diversity of landscapes that go back to that nation its currency is the Colon or Colones was named in honor of the discoverer of America Christopher Columbus, is a sovereign nation, organized as a unitary presidential republic composed of 7 provinces. Located in Central America, it has a territory with a total area of 51 100 km². It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Panama to the southeast and the Pacific Ocean to the west. As for the maritime limits, it borders

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Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador (through Isla del Coco). It has 5,003,393 inhabitants according to the latest demographic projection of the INEC. Its capital, political and economic center is San José, and its official language is Spanish. It is one of the strongest democracies on the planet. It gained worldwide recognition for abolishing the army on December 1, 1948, abolition that was perpetuated in the Political Constitution of 1949. Its human development index of 2018 is considered high, since it is the 63rd in the world and the 4th in Latin America , while adjusted to the inequality also obtains the fourth regional position, with a Gini Coefficient of 48.2. In addition, in the ranking of the Global Competitiveness

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Index of 2018, it is 55th worldwide and 6th on the continent. Costa Rica is emerging as one of the richest, most progressive, developed and stable countries in the Americas, standing out in the environmental indexes, freedom of the press, personal freedom, security, equality, democracy, wealth distribution, social progress, health and education. In 2007, the Costa Rican government announced plans to become the first carbon neutral country in the world by 2021, when it will celebrate its bicentennial as an independent nation. The name Costa Rica to designate the national territory appeared for the first time on a royal cedula dated December 17, 1539 and sent to the Audiencia of Panama in 1543, in which the Spanish King Carlos V granted special permission to Diego Gutierrez and Toledo to perform the conquest and colonization of Costa Rican territory, which henceforth was called New Carthage and Costa Rica. The Republic of Costa Rica, with its exuberant rainforests, volcanoes, paradisiacal beaches and such incredible biodiversity that you would never finish it is always a good place to visit. Bathed by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this country has opted for ecotourism with strength and as soon as you set foot there you will understand why. The first place I want to talk about is the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park

is one of the best known natural parks of all those that cover Costa Rica. The country could practically be divided into reserves and parks and there would not be a lonely corner because if Costa Rica stands out for its vegetation and biodiversity. The Manuel Antonio National Park, in the province of Puntarenas, is one of the most spectacular. Its paradisiacal beaches, its air of relaxation and vegetation and its fauna make that everyone who enters does not want to leave. Yes, beware of the animals because it is very likely that when you get lost monkeys, raccoons or other animals, they steal your food. And the second and last but not least beautiful and less important is the expectacular6. Climb Cerro Chirripรณ. The highest mountain in Costa Rica should be a must, or almost.

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Casado Not only to conquer the heights after facing a demanding walk, but because from the top of the Chirripรณ you can enjoy beauties and natural wonders not visible in other parts of the country. We recommend that you go more than once to fully enjoy Los

Crestones, the Valley of the Rabbits, the Sabana de los Leones, the Valley of the Lakes and the Valle de las Morrenas. Extra points for reaching the top on a clear day: you will see the two oceans that bathe the beaches of Costa Rica. Apart from its history and its beautiful landscapes this beautiful Central American country is its culture which is very diverse and rich in family tradition and last but not least the welcome to the LGBTI community, although still marriage between same sex couples does not It is legal your civil rights are repeated as are your civil obligations. But before we can not leave out its rich and delicious cuisine which has delicious dishes such as the most famous of all nationally Married or typical food, is the most common dish in Costa Rica. It consists of beans, rice with red peppers finely cut into cubes and onions, fried plantains, a salad of cabbage with tomato and carrot, and a selection of meat between chicken, fish, pork or beef with roasted onions. The meat that comes with a grilled or sauteed, but never fried. Sometimes, the married person includes chips or additional vegetables, such as avocados. And finally to close with a flourish the unequaled El Ceviche is an appetizer consisting of fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices like lemon with finely chopped herbs and vegetables. The best ceviche is made with local tilapia or corvina (white sea bass) and cilantro, garlic, chili, onion and celery. Hotspots.LGBT | 75

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Don't Procrastinate. Don't Procrastinate.Get GetOrganized Organizedfor forthe the Holidays Now SoSo You Holidays Now YouCan CanEnjoy EnjoyThe TheFestivities FestivitiesLater Later By Marty Basher, of ModularClosets.com By Marty Basher, of ModularClosets.com Starting November 22nd—Thanksgiving Starting November 22nd—Thanksgiving Day—everyone's lives get a little more chaotic. Day—everyone's lives get a little more chaotic. There are holiday concerts and parties coming There are holiday concerts and parties coming up and in between are the visits to family, the up and in between are the visits to family, the gift giving and the eating. Oh, the eating! gift giving and the eating. Oh, the eating!

This year, start right and inish right by This year, start right and inish right by being organized. Start early—And make a plan! being organized. Start early—And make a plan! The holiday season is a month long The holiday season is a month long smorgasbord for some people, what with visits smorgasbord for some people, what with visits and concerts and so on, so the earlier you and concerts and so on, so the earlier you start, with a plan in hand, the better you'll fare! start, with a plan in hand, the better you'll fare! Your plan needs to include: Your plan needs to include: · A calendar with all the events you and your · A calendar with all the events you and your family are signed up to attend. You might want family are signed up to attend. You might want to color code them by priority. Green could to color code them by priority. Green could mean “must attend”. Red could mean “optional mean “must attend”. Red could mean “optional attendance”. You want to give yourself some attendance”. You want to give yourself some wiggle room for the unexpected. After all, it's wiggle room for the unexpected. After all, it's only when you are at your busiest that only when you are at your busiest that

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something will happen to throw a wrench into something will happen to throw a wrench into the proceedings! the proceedings! · Don't forget your to-do items that aren't · Don't forget your to-do items that aren't necessarily date sensitive but can't be necessarily date sensitive but can't be forgotten in the schedule, like making time to forgotten in the schedule, like making time to go to the Christmas tree farm, if you're getting go to the Christmas tree farm, if you're getting a fresh tree, or putting up outside decorations! a fresh tree, or putting up outside decorations! · Your gift shopping list including where you · Your gift shopping list including where you will get each item from. The sooner you can will get each item from. The sooner you can start shopping, the more likely you are to start shopping, the more likely you are to ind ind what you're looking for at the right price and what you're looking for at the right price and in stock. If you're shopping some Black Friday in stock. If you're shopping some Black Friday deals, online or in person, the list will be deals, online or in person, the list will be handy! And if you're hiding gifts from the kids, handy! And if you're hiding gifts from the kids, make sure you note where you put them! make sure you note where you put them! There's nothing worse than getting to There's nothing worse than getting to Christmas Eve and you've got no idea where Christmas Eve and you've got no idea where you stashed the presents. you stashed the presents. · Your meal plan for every day that you have · Your meal plan for every day that you have friends or family at home. That can mean your friends or family at home. That can mean your own family too! It's not just about planning the own family too! It's not just about planning the family dinner on Christmas day, but also the family dinner on Christmas day, but also the

days before and after! The more you can have at the ready for busy concert / shopping / party days, the less likely you will be to rely on the local pizza delivery place! Stocking up—On what you can! You're going to need certain things for sure, so best to stock up and have backups ready. Example? If Aunt Joan burns the cranberry sauce, you'll be glad that you stocked up on two cans of it and have them handy in the pantry! What can you stock up on?

· Canned goods, including soups, veggies and that all important cranberry sauce! · Water · Wine, beer, drinks and mix - stock the bar! · Wrapping paper, tape and gift bags. · A few extra 'gifts' - have a few bottles of wine or chocolates in gift bags handy for that unexpected gift from the neighbor or crossing guard. You don't want to be running out last minute!

· Have extras of everything your family uses regularly so you don't have to do a run to the store in the days leading up to or after the holidays. That includes everything from basics

like toiletries and paper towels, right up to favorite snacks and drinks for the kids. · Firewood for the ireplace. Decorating—From the turkey to Santa

Making the switch from autumn Thanksgiving decor to full on holiday mode may leave you scrambling! Ideally, have plastic bins with decorations for each holiday in separate ones. That way, you can put away one

set while pulling out the next set, quickly and easily. They'll also be that much easier to ind next year. These can stored away when they're not being used in a basement closet or storage area, safe and sound. Buying gifts—From Mom to Uncle Rex If you have a large family, perhaps you've chosen to go with the 'pick a name Secret Santa'

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method of gift giving. If that's the case, your list will be that much shorter! But even if you have to buy for everyone from Aunt Mo to Cousin Laura, you can get a lot of it done in advance. Leverage online shopping if you can, as there are quite a lot of deals to be had and you save all that time wandering from hot and crowded store to hot and crowded store! Shopping with a glass of wine or a cup of eggnog in hand is so much more appealing! Again, make sure you have one or two extras so that you can return the sentiment to those who give you a gift unexpectedly! Hosting a gathering—Are the in laws coming over? If you've got family or friends visiting you over the holidays, be ready for anything and

everything! The key here again is to get some things done in advance so you're not worrying about them in the moment. · Have extras of things like toothbrushes and travel sized toiletries, so that you can accommodate that last minute guest who had one eggnog too many!

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Make sure all the extra sheets and towels are washed and clean, with blankets and pillows at the ready for beds to be made up. · Check with family you haven't seen in a while about allergies or foods that they don't enjoy before you set the menus and buy ingredients.

· Make room in closets and cupboards for extra coats, boots and clothing by storing some of your own family's items in bins or hanging racks, in the basement. · Give yourself a present and have a cleaning service come in and do a thorough job of cleaning the house in the days before your mother in law arrives!

One really nice way to greet people and have them feel at home is to have a basket of hotel style slippers at the ready, so your family and friends can feel comfortable but aren't walking around in their stockings or socks! The theme for all these tips is to do what you can ahead of time, be prepared for all eventualities and you'll be able to sit and enjoy your holiday and guests with a lot less fuss or stress! Happy Holidays! Home organization expert for ModularClosets.com, Marty Basher, oﬀers these tips to keep your holidays organized and relatively stress free. Modular Closets are high quality, aﬀordable and easy to design closet systems that you can order, assemble and install yourself, in no time at all. Visit the website at www.modularclosets.com.

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Outlandish Returns For Third Season At Sunshine Cathedral With Expanded Line-Up, And New Artists

ogo TV founder Matt Farber is bringing his Outlandish performance series back to South Florida for the third season. The expanded line-up, opening Jan. 5 at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale, includes iconic comedians, superstar drag legends and the sexy cirque troupe AirOTic. “We have the best series yet,” promises Farber. “We're welcoming Fran Drescher, making her Fort Lauderdale debut, and the always hilarious Leslie Jordan. We're bringing back fan favorites like Pam Ann, Miss Rich ield 1981, Varla Jean Merman, and Coco Peru. We also have totally new and diﬀerent acts, including the sexy AirOTic circus team and

Lee Squared cabaret duo. It's going to be a very special season.” Subscription packages are now on sale. In addition to a discounted 8-show season package, options also include the 4-show “Drag Superstar Pass” (Varla Jean Merman, Pam Ann, Miss Rich ield 1981 and Coco Peru) and the 4-show “Drag-Free Pass” (Leslie Jordan, Fran Drescher, AirOTic, Lee Squared). Tickets for individual performances start at $30 each and go on sale Dec. 1. Premium seating and VIP tickets (including a meetand-greet with the artists) are also available. For tickets and more information, go to OutlandishFL.com.

The 2019 Outlandish season includes: VARLA JEAN MERMAN – “UNDER A BIG TOP” Saturday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Step right up and prepare yourself to be amazed, dazzled and possibly disturbed! Drag superstar and erstwhile “carny” Varla Jean Merman is coming back to town with three rings stuﬀed with fun…and all she needs is a big top! This circus-themed show is illed with jaw-dropping videos, awe-inspiring songs, and death-defying wigs, and celebrates 20 years as “The Freakiest Show on Earth.” LESLIE JORDAN – “EXPOSED” Saturday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan (“Will & Grace,” “Sordid Lives,”

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“The Cool Kids”) invites his audiences behind-the“The Cool Kids”) invites his audiences behind-thescenes of his childhood and career in his new scenes of his childhood and career in his new show, “Exposed.” Look back at his experiences as a show, “Exposed.” Look back at his experiences as a lamboyant youth raised as a Southern Baptist, as lamboyant youth raised as a Southern Baptist, as well as treasured anecdotes from his renowned well as treasured anecdotes from his renowned stage and television performances. stage and television performances. AIROTIC FRAN DRESCHER – “SCHMOOZING WITH FRAN AIROTICThursday – FRAN DRESCHER – “SCHMOOZING WITH FRAN DRESCHER” Thursday – DRESCHER” Sunday, Feb. Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. 14 – 16 and Funny girl Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”) shares, in 14 – 16 and Funny girl Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”) shares, in Saturday – her unique voice, both poignant and hilarious Saturday – her unique voice, both poignant and hilarious Sunday, stories of her life. An ordinary girl from Queens Sunday, Feb. 23 stories of her life. An ordinary girl from Queens who ends up living an extraordinary life and has Feb. 23 – 24, who ends up living an extraordinary life and has seen it all, Fran shares the insights and life lessons – 24, seen it all, Fran shares the insights and life lessons she learned the hard way. Recollections, vivid she learned the hard way. Recollections, vivid stories and humorous characters all thread stories and humorous characters all thread together in the telling of this remarkable actress, together in the telling of this remarkable actress, survivor and activist's life. survivor and activist's life.

PAM ANN – “FLIGHT ATTENDANT STAR” PAM ANN – “FLIGHT ATTENDANT STAR” Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a light Have you ever dreamed of becoming a light attendant, traveling the world and telling attendant, traveling the world and telling passengers to f**k oﬀ? Then, this is the show for passengers to f**k oﬀ? Then, this is the show for you! Pam Ann is searching for her “Flight you! Pam Ann is searching for her “Flight Attendant Star” and will select air hostie Attendant Star” and will select air hostie wannabes from the audience to see if they have wannabes from the audience to see if they have what it takes. Dress up in your light attendant what it takes. Dress up in your light attendant inery and pack your Gucci carry-on for the chance inery and pack your Gucci carry-on for the chance to be showered with glory and crowned Pam to be showered with glory and crowned Pam Ann's Flight Attendant Star! Ann's Flight Attendant Star!

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8 p.m. "AirOtic" is a sexy and sensual cirque-style show! Physique, strength, burlesque and highlevel acrobatics leave the audience on the edge of their seats, begging for more! Unlike other large acrobatic circuses, AirOTic only features six performers—who are not hidden behind masks—allowing the audience to develop a connection with each performer.

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the last great storytellers.” Experience the trailblazing Queen who elevated drag—all while wearing sensible heels.

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MISS RICHFIELD 1981 – “GENDER FLUIDS” Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m. She's back! In her all-new show, “Gender Fluids,“ Miss Rich ield 1981, a Fort Lauderdale favorite, will attempt to ind non-binary answers to our increasingly complex world! With all-new music, videos, costumes and a healthy heap of help from the audience, this new show promises to celebrate all the genders— both old and new.

COCO PERU – “HAVE YOU HEARD?” Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m. Coco loves to reminisce. In fact, she's very good at it. In “Have You Heard?,” Coco performs some of her favorite monologues and songs spanning her long career, as well as some new stuﬀ, too. Whether you've heard all of these stories, or if you're a Coco virgin, come see why Lily Tomlin called Coco, “one of 104 | Hotspots.LGBT

Lee Squared LEE SQUARED: AN EVENING WITH LIBERACE & MISS PEGGY LEE Saturday, April 6, 2019, 8 p.m. In this funny and touching tribute, to Liberace and Peggy Lee, New York City Bistro and MAC Award-winners David Maiocco and Chuck Sweeney reprise their iconic performances as the music legends who de ined four decades of music and pop culture. Two Lees for the price of one! Cape Cod Daily said, “Hilarious, Brilliant. Has to be SEEN, not described.” The Outlandish performance series at the Sunshine Cathedral, created and produced by Logo TV founder Matt Farber, bene its the Pride Center at Equality Park and is sponsored by Atlantis, Georgie's Alibi & Monkey Bar, and Orbitz. Media sponsors include HotSpots! Magazine and Easy 93.1 FM. The Grand Resort and Spa on Fort Lauderdale Beach is the of icial hotel of Outlandish. To learn more, go to OutlandishFL.com.

Thirteenth Annual

The Leather Masked Ball

Lambda Men's Brotherhood is pleased to announce The Leather Masked Ball® XIII will be held at Scandals on Saturday November 24th from 9pm till 3am. The most excellent Herbie James will be DJing this thirteenth incarnation of this Leather party that the south Florida audience gets ready for months in advance. Rich Rodriguez, Lambda's President, said "between being the thirteenth Ball and Lambda's 10th anniversary, this is certain to be an epoch party with a great DJ, cool crowd, mask contest, drink specials, bondage demonstrations and dancing studs.” This year Lambda has once again chosen two highly vital, life-af irming causes to contribute to: Tertium Quid, helping to enable a summer camp for transgender youth and their families, and Gilda's Club of South Florida, helping to support the needs of those with cancer. Lambda's Treasurer Dan Larrimore said he's "truly proud to be part of an eﬀort that's raised over $225,000 for non-pro it causes over so many years. I love this group. We really try and help.” 112 | Hotspots.LGBT

Tim Towey, the group's Secretary, emphasized that Lambda's mission is to identify and help fund critical needs in the community. "We need volunteers throughout the year. Ask one of our of icers or directors during The Ball how you can help." Rich Rodriguez also wanted to thank Lambda's sponsors, in particular HotSpots for being a stalwart media sponsor. "Without community business support, we'd be lost." Tickets are exclusively available for $35 online at lmbftl.org or $40 at the door.

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u RENTALS - WILTON MANORS WILTON MANORS!

3 bedroom, 2 bath nice apartment in a small building 215 NW 25th street. upstairs apartment recently renovated, very nice shape. $1,495 per month. first last and security, application fee, no pets. please call Mr. K at 954 536 7515.

NW 30TH CT WILTON MANORS

Two newly renovated 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths. 1st floor and 2nd floor available, new kitchen and bathrooms. Laundry on site. Aaron 305 767 0334

u ROOMMATES - FORT LAUDERDALE GM TO SHARE 2BD/1BA HOME OFF COMMERCIAL BLVD

Cable, internet, community pool and golf. 4 to 5 miles to Wilton Manors. $575/month. Plus $500/ sec. Call Mark 954-731-1543. Back ground required.

u ROOMMATES - OAKLAND PARK AMAZING RESORT-LIKE ATMOSPHERE

Share a 3BD/2BA house with pool, hot tub and a great atmosphere. Large furnished room. $750/Mo. Newly renovated. What’s the catch? You must be a quality individual: responsible, professional, mature, employed, clean and respectful. incl. ALL utilities. MUST BE NEAT 954-980-1123. Avail. 12/1

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Mark’s List Marketplace u LICENSED MASSAGE MASSAGE BY MARK

Great massage, great price. 90 minute massage clients Summer Special $45./therapeutic massage. In the Fort Lauderdale area. In or out. 954-895-2265.

u ROOMMATES - WILTON MANORS SNOWBIRD ROOMMATE

Be my “roommate of the month” this season. Your own furnished bedroom on the Drive. Parking too. Modest place but clean and comfortable. Be mature of mind, Inquire for details. DJ 508-762-6177

u COUNSELING A MIND AT PEACE PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES, RON “DOC” CHAMBERS

(954) 675-2272 1975 East Sunrise Blvd., Suite 626, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304 Serving Adults, Children, Couples and Families. HIV Related Issues Depression - Schizophrenia - Relationship Problems - Anger Management - Same-Sex Domestic Violence - Many Other Mental Health Issues ***Affordable Counseling Fees***

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u HEALTH CARE

AWESOME MASSAGE BY JIM

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Home care, running errands, personal assistant. Call Antonio @ 954-599-3265

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Offering Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage for Men at Affordable Rates in a comfortable and Private Massage studio located in Wilton Manors on NE 26th Street, Same Day appointments can mostly be accommodated. Great New Specials Available call for details. Gift Certificates Available. Call Jim at 954-600-5843 or visit my website at www.massagebyjim.com License MM22293. Plenty of Free Parking

MASSAGE/SKIN CARE/WAXING/MANSCAPING

In & out travel to resorts or homes. Private studio located at Hollywood Blvd. & 95. Massage/Facials/ Waxing www.massagemp.com 305-331-1010 Miguel MA0025781

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u HAIR, SKIN AND BEAUTY BODY SCRUBS BY DAVID ANTHONY

Salt & sugar scrubs available. Private studio. By appointment 954-253-9768

u GROOMING

u HAIR REMOVAL LET ME SHAVE YOU

Body shaving and trimming in the comfort of your own home. Friendly, no attitude, Broward only. $50.00 per session 9AM-9PM, call Michael at 754-222-6623

HAIR REMOVAL & MORE!

Waxing, facials, trimming, shaving and body scrubs at its best. Very friendly and relaxing experience. Visit me today. For appointment please call 954-6499905. WWW.BRAZILLIANTOUCH.COM

u AIR CONDITIONING CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

Repairs, installations, indoor air quality. Residential/ Commercial. Proudly serving the tri-county area. Quality and experience. Free service calls for all A/C makes and models. Lic/Ins CMC1249558 Call 954-274-8287 for your free estimate. **10% off your first repair**

*** EXPERT AIR ADVICE *** ** AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS **

Cooling is what we do best. FPL rebates, insured, CACO 36862. FREE estimates on replacements. $95 tune up, Call 954-764-1990

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u APPLIANCE REPAIR APPLIANCE REPAIRS / SMALL APPLIANCE DROP OFF

From Roper to Viking we got you covered! LG, Samsung no problem. Small appliance shop rate just $39, fix it don’t throw it away. Call All Bright Repair @ 954-765-6272 it’s fixed or it’s free! Hotspots.LGBT | 123

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u COMPUTERS FLORIDA TECH SUPPORT

On-Site & Remote Support. Located in Wilton Manors. Windows (XP, Vista, 7 & 8) & Mac (OS X). Security, virus, & spyware removal, repairs & upgrades, wired & wireless networking - gay owned www.FLTechSupport.com 954-453-9574

**OPTIMA** COMPUTER REPAIR 954-817-3883

IN-HOME SERVICE. Proudly serving our community for over 12 years. *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

HELPMEERIC.COM ! TECH SUPPORT

Your Personal Tech Assistant. BEST RATES in the tri-county area. Specializing in Android & iPhones. PC/Mac-Training, Installation, Clean-up & Repairs. Friendly, In-Home Srvc. Call/Txt 954-903-4383.

SERVING GAY COMMUNITY FOR OVER 20 YRS.

Training/tech support specially designed for seniors. Convert to Look and Feel of classic Windows. Save time w/ FIX IT NOW remote support . 954-801-7950 - Charles

u ELECTRICAL

BRAZILIAN HOME AND OFFICE CLEANING

Let the Brazilian Man do it. Your Home or Office Cleaning. In business since 1998. 1BD/$50 and Up, 2BD/$60 and Up. Weekly, bi-weekly. Free quote available. Call or Text 954-861-7617

PANE IN THE GLASS

Window cleaning, pressure cleaning, gutter cleaning and window tint removal. Call Scott 954-608-7625 cell

***CLEAN IT RITE*** THE BEST CLEANING FOR YOUR BUCK!

1BD $60, 2BD $70, 3BD $80. Excellent rates and references. 10 years in the business. Serving Broward, North Miami and South Palm Beach. Also pet sitting and window cleaning avail. Call Manny at 954-371-8920

WHERE CLEAN IS PERFECTION

1BD/1BA for $55. 2BD/2BA for $65. I provide a Midwestern charm with a Southern hospitality. Apartments, Condos, Homes and Offices. Give Bruce a call 954-540-8694.

***JONNATHAN***CLEANING SERVICES

*Rentals / Offices / Houses *Complete House Cleaning *One Time or Regular Service *No Job Too Big or Small Please Call for Appointment or a Free Estimate. Jonnathan 954-638-5458

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‘D’ ELECTRICIAN TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Electrical Contractor State Lic. 13007180. All your wiring needs. Residential and office. State Lic. HI 3578. Call ‘D’ 954-726-0394 Over 30 Yrs Experience Unlimited Master Electrician everything electric & smart homes. 5% Off with is ad. www.delectrician.com

RTS ELECTRIC - 24 HOUR SERVICE

Quality work at a reasonable price. Licensed & Insured #98-CME-1807-X. Contact 954-257-9509. Also, all size generator service and installation.

HARRY’S ELECTRIC - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Additions, renovations, service upgrades, breaker panels, FPL undergrounds, code violations, A/C wiring, ceiling fans, recessed, security & landscaping, lighting, pools, pumps, Jacuzzis, water heaters, FREE PHONE ESTIMATES 954-522-3357 Lic & Ins. www.harryelectrician.com

Mark’s List Marketplace u HANDYMAN ONE-STOP SHOPPING AND ASSOCIATES HANDYMAN/ REMODELING AND MORE WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ALL PHASES OF... Home improvements, additions, electrical, plumbing, painting, kitchen, baths, wood flooring / trim, TV mounting, Former owner of a NY remodeling co. as well as a hands on worker, because I demand perfection in all I do. Please call Mitch for prompt honest and dependable service. Lic. CGC1514441 and insured. 954-253-4650

u MOVING | STORAGE RED BOX MOVING COMPANY OWNER IN TRUCK ON EVERY MOVE

Call Norbert directly. Affordable, Reliably and Careful. Insured & Licensed MV#567 www.RedBoxMoving. com (954) 305-9176

KENNY & JAY REPAIRS AND MAINTENCE

All bathroom, kitchen, plumbing and electric, outlets, switches, breakers. Time clocks, Upgrade breaker box, repair or replace sprinkler & pool motors, replace & remove hot water tanks & install tankless water heaters. Vanity. sinks, faucets, DW & garbage disposals. K&J 954-260-9940 BEST PRICES IN TOWN! 42 Years Experience.

BROWARD HANDYMAN SERVICES

Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Fans, Lighting, Vanities, Sinks, Faucets, Dishwashers, Disposals, Pressure Cleaning, Pool/Sprinkler Motors, Hot Water Tanks, Mount TV & Microwave and more. Brian 954-881-2848. “All your Residential Needs”

u LANDSCAPING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS ?

Make your home a showplace. INTEGRITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC specializes in property clean up, tree and shrub pruning, sodding and landscape design & installation. We also do lawn maintenance. Call 954-812-5434 or our website at www.integrityLandscapingService.com

IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

19 yrs. experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto at 954-383-8980

u TAX PREPARATION HAROLD J BLOTCHER, EA

Tax Preparation and Resolution for Individuals and Small Business. Help With Same Sex Marriage Issues and IRS Issues. Call 781-363-5519 or 561-429-3592 or visit our website at www.haroldjblotchertaxes.com

u RETAIL

u TREE SERVICES TREES WITH LEAVES, INC. -YOUR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICE.

Tree pruning - Palm Trimming - Tree Removal Stump Grinding - Storm Preparation and Cleanup - Serving East Broward Ft. Laud. to Boca Raton - Call George 954-444-7710 or 954-783-0395 Insured. Lic.-CCB-206

u LESSONS PIANO OR VOICE LESSONS

Professional gay male musician offering lessons for all ages and levels in your home or my studio. Broadway, pop, classically trained. Lets have fun! Jonathan 646-418-4043 jcorn29@hotmail.com

THE SOUTH FLORIDA MUSTANGS

The World’s Premier LGTBTQ Square Dance Club Presents: BEGINNER’S SQUARE DANCE CLASS. Starting Nov. 8th @ 8pm. Island City Park Preserve - 823 NE 28 St. Wilton Manors, FL 33334. For info call Kenny @ 305-343-1710. www. SouthFloridaMustangs.org Hotspots.LGBT | 125

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