MORE ACCELERATING. MORE EXHILARATING. MORE CORNERS TO EXPLORE. THE NEW 2019 MINI COOPER S HARDTOP $0 DOWN OR $199 PER MONTH*
Roberto Garcia Discover Your Vista | Vista MINI
Sales Manager 866-766-0574
4401 W Sample Rd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073 866-766-0574 | VistaMINI.com New 2019 MINI Cooper S HT 2DR| Stk# 48019. Based on MSRP: $30,750. Lease for 36 months. Includes 5,000 miles per year. $0 security deposit. Extra charges may apply at lease termination. *Lease for $299 per month with $0 down. Includes $925 acquisition fee, $899 dealer fee, tax, tag fees due at signing. **$3,075 due at lease signing due at lease signing. Plus first months payment, $925 bank fee, $899 dealer fee, tax, tag, title and state fees with approved credit through MINI Financial Services. Vehicle photos shown for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. Expires 2/28/19.
CREDITS
02.14 ��� � Publisher Peter Clark
Peter@HotspotsMedia.com
Associate Publisher Scott Holland
Scott@HotspotsMedia.com
Business Manager Brian Burda
Brian@HotspotsMedia.com
Classifieds Manager Jim Nolen
Classifieds@HotspotsMedia.com
Art Director Frank Mendez
Frank@HotspotsMedia.com
Graphics
Graphics@HotspotsMedia.com
Maria Espinal
Digital Content Manager
Troy@HotspotsMedia.com
Troy Maillis Sales Team
Sales@HotspotsMedia.com
Senior Account Reps Anthony Verrico & Rich LoPrimo Tom Gatz-Nibbio National Advertising Rivendell Media
212-242-6863 • sales@rivendellmedia.com
Writers Ian Maloney | Troy Maillis Scott Holland | D'Anne Witkowski Chris Azzopardi | Oscar Ambulo Mikey Rox | Romeo San Vicente Photographers Stephen R. Lang | J.R. Davis Scott Holland | Juan Saco Mironoff Logistics Bobby Neal Furedi | Oscar Ambulo
Hotspots.LGBT | MarksList.LGBT 3500 N.E. 12th Avenue • Oakland Park, FL 33334 Broward Office: 954-928-1862 • Miami Office: 305-775-5265 • Central Florida Office: 813-253-9107 HotspotsMediaGroup.com • Facebook.com/HotspotsMag • Twitter.com/HotspotsFL
4
O N T H E INSIDE
February 14, 2019
34
Hotspots Hotties: Damian & David
14 u
What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s Guide to Events in SoFla
20 u
Deep Inside Hollywood
42 u
The Hot List | Top 10 Happenings in South Florida this Week
46 u
The Frivolist | 9 Things to “Cleanse” When Entering a New Relationship
54 u
Feature | Gay 8 Festival Returns for Year 4
60 u
On the Scene | Stephen R. Lang’s Hot Pics of the Week
64 u 72 u
Genre Latino | Conexiones: Islas de San Blas
Easy Recipes | Delicious Stuffed Squash
76 u Creep of the Week | 84 u 110 u
Donald Trump
Hot Bodies | Look Better, Feel Better, Live Longer: Aerobic Exercises Hot Advice | You Must Exercise Trust
DIRECTORY OF LGBT AND LGBT-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
101
HOT SHOTS:
Flip Flops • Georgies Alibi / Monkey Bar Latinos Salud • MDGLCC • Pride Night at BB&T • Ramrod
Cover Photography: Dale Stine
Joe Posa
28
IGNORING AIDS IS NOT AN OPTION.
THERE ARE 100,000 FLORIDIANS WITH HIV WHO NEED OUR HELP. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BE NE FI T ING T HE SE LOC A L ORG A NIZ AT IONS
BE THE SOLUTION. FLORIDAAIDSWALK.ORG
WHAT’S HOT
By Scott Holland
What’s HOT
South Florida
L
ast Monday, Compass in association with Velvet LeNore hosted their annual Miss Palm Beach Pride pageant at the Lake Worth
opportunity to wish my friend, and big community advocate, a very happy birthday!
TP, on another fabulous honor!
Playhouse. There were 5 contestants and in the end the new Miss Palm Beach Pride is Kataleya Davenport Dupree!
On Friday evening we headed down to South Beach as Palace was the scene for TP Lords being crowned the 2019 National Club Kid. On hand were Comm. Michael Gongora, Palace Owner Tom Donall, Equality Florida's Jonathan Barrio and Joe Saunders as well as most of her Lords Family. Congrats to
14 | Hotspots.LGBT
Afterwards we headed to, our friend, Tony Lima's 45th birthday at Workshop 360. On hand were some of his SAVE employees, and many friends including Gay8's Damian Pardo & his sexy hubby Jonathan Casanas (ok, they are not married yet, but I am already buying my suit), as well as Raul Vegas and his fiancé Jason. There were lots of performances including: Athena Dion, Fantasia Royal Gaga, Noel Leon, & TLo Ivy. I would like to take this
On Saturday afternoon, the new Sound Bar hosted their grand opening with a lot of people in attendance. Congrats on a great opening and here's wishing them many years of success.
On Sunday afternoon, my buddy, Christian Perez, had the grand opening of his new business, Island City Massage, in the Wilton Executive Suites. WM Mayor Justin Flippen was on hand to help cut the ribbon and give a
Everything Everything youyou need need to plan to plan your your week week
anyone who wanted a photo There will be over $800 in There will be over $800 in proclamation that made proclamation that made anyone who wanted a photo with her. with her. cash and prizes, and they cash and prizes, and they Sunday February 10, 2019 Sunday February 10, 2019 will also feature some free will also feature some free Island City Massage day! In Island City Massage day! In cash paly. If you buy $100 cash paly. If you buy $100 addition, there was lots of addition, there was lots of u THURSDAY u THURSDAY FEB 14 FEB 14 worth of chips at one time, worth of chips at one time, people attending and lots of people attending and lots of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day you will receive $25 extra. you will receive $25 extra. delicious food. A huge delicious food. A huge Congrats to Shawn, Nick, Congrats to Shawn, Nick, congrats goes out to Wilton congrats goes out to Wilton The newest on the drive, The newest bar on bar the drive, Brendan, and the entire Brendan, and the entire Manors newest Manors newest Bar, presents Sound Sound Bar, presents the the staff on 6 fabulous years and Synergy Twins from to Synergy Twins from 9:30 to 9:30 staff on 6 fabulous years and entrepreneur on a fabulous entrepreneur on a fabulous wishing them many more wishing them many more 11:30pm. 11:30pm. grand opening! grand opening! years of success! years of success! u FEB FRIDAY u FRIDAY 15 FEB 15
The Club Fort Lauderdale The Club Fort Lauderdale st st features their bi-monthly (1 Extend your Valentine's features their bi-monthly (1 Extend your Valentine's rd rd and 3 Saturday of the and 3 Saturday of the celebration and begin celebration and begin month) Res-Erection Naked Presidents' Day weekend month) Res-Erection Naked Presidents' Day weekend Blackout event at 10p.m. Blackout event at 10p.m. with the 3rd Annual Taste of with the 3rd Annual Taste of This is always a sold-out Oakland Park. This very This is always a sold-out Oakland Park. This very event, so get there early! event, so get there early! popular event features food & Later that afternoon, Later that afternoon, popular event features food & beverage tastings from local beverage tastings from local Miami Beach Gay Pride held Miami Beach Gay Pride held culinary establishments, a fundraiser at the Faena a fundraiser at the Faena culinary establishments, along with live music and along with live music and Theater that starred the one Theater that starred the one other entertainment from 6and only Jennifer Holliday and only Jennifer Holliday other entertainment from 69pm at Jaco Pastorius Park. in concert. In attendance in concert. In attendance 9pm at Jaco Pastorius Park. Tickets are $15-$20, and for Tickets are $15-$20, and for were all MBP Board were all MBP Board more info go to: Members, Comm. Michael Members, Comm. Michael more info go to: The Ramrod presents DJ Bo The Ramrod presents DJ Bo Oaklandparkfl.gov. Gongora, who surprised Gongora, who surprised Oaklandparkfl.gov. Bear (Monte-Carlo, Sao Bear (Monte-Carlo, Sao Jennifer with a Jennifer with a Paulo, Germany, Ibiza, Paulo, Germany, Ibiza, The Ramrod presents presents their their Proclamation at the end, Proclamation at the end, The Ramrod rd Istanbul, San Diego, DC, and Istanbul, San Diego, DC, and monthly Mandance (3 monthly Mandance (3 Sat of rd Sat of Carol Combs, Cindy Brown, Carol Combs, Cindy Brown, Atlanta Eagle) from 10pm to Atlanta Eagle) from 10pm to the month) with DJ with Herbie DJ Herbie Roxanne Vargas (hosted), Roxanne Vargas (hosted), the month) James from 10pm to 3am. James from 10pm to 3am. 3am. 3am. Ret. Det. Juan Sanchez (was Ret. Det. Juan Sanchez (was announced that he would announced that he would u SATURDAY u SATURDAY FEB 16 FEB 16 Noche Latina Saturdays in Noche Latina Saturdays in be this year's Grand be this year's Grand the Ivy Dance Room and the Ivy Dance Room and Marshall of the MBPride Marshall of the MBPride Patio, at The Manor Patio, at The Manor Parade), Henry Williams Parade), Henry Williams th th Complex presents the 25 Complex presents the 25 (Tiffany Fantasia out of drag (Tiffany Fantasia out of drag anniversary of Erika Norell anniversary of Erika Norell and is also a Board and is also a Board as an entertainer. The night as an entertainer. The night Member), Mr. Ramrod 2017 Member), Mr. Ramrod 2017 will be hosted by Sasha will be hosted by Sasha Scot Blumstein and his Scot Blumstein and his Lords and will feature guest Lords and will feature guest husband, the Twist Family husband, the Twist Family th th DJ Ricardo Torres as well as DJ Ricardo Torres as well as Rumors celebrates their 6 (Joel, Peter, Sean Brady, (Joel, Peter, Sean Brady, Rumors celebrates their 6 sexy Latin Go-Go Papi's. In sexy Latin Go-Go Papi's. In anniversary with their anniversary with their Mario Torres), Victor DiazMario Torres), Victor Diazthe Ballroom they present in the Ballroom they present in annual “Vegas Night” at 7pm, Herman & Kris Costello Herman & Kris Costello annual “Vegas Night” at 7pm, association with Gilbus association with Gilbus and they promise this will be from Pridelines. Jennifer from Pridelines. Jennifer and they promise this will be Paris, “J'Adore: A Story of Paris, “J'Adore: A Story of their largest Vegas night ever. their largest Vegas night ever. also did a Meet & Greet with also did a Meet & Greet with Hotspots.LGBT | 15
love” starring DJ's Eversend (Paris), Nitcris (Paris) and Tommy Love (Sao Paulo). Saturdays at the Manor are 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).
1
u SUNDAY FEB 17
The Ramrod presents their monthly EDC (Enforced Dress Code) event from 9pm to 12am on the patio hosted by Elimination Onyx (Mr. Ramrod
2018) with guest Bootblack Pop Aspen. The Rotary Club of Oakland Park/Wilton Manors presents “Doggy Fun Fest,” a fun filled day for dogs and their friends from 11am to 3pm at Jaco Pastorius Park. For more information, go to: Doggyfunfest.com. u TUESDAY FEB 19
The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT
HOT
u THIS IS
In “Dystopia”, their newest activewear line for men and women, ES Collection imagines a post-apocalyptic world that is the direct result of today's extreme capitalism, consumerism, technological dependence and pollution. Designer Carmen Monforte draws inspiration from films like MadMax, Blade Runner and Waterworld, as well as books like Brave New World and 1984, presenting decadent garments 16 | Hotspots.LGBT
- Photographer: Alejandro Brito - Models: Jose Luís Angulo, David Daouda and Gio Iglesias - Locations: "Can Batlló" (old fabric factory in Barcelona), Freight train station (in Barcelona harbour).
1
2
Chamber of Commerce presents their February Mixer at the Atlantic Hotel and Spa from 5:30pm to 7pm. Admission is complimentary for GFLGLCC members and $10 for future members and includes a complimentary Reyka Vodka cocktail, complimentary Hors D'oeuvres, and complementary valet parking until 8pm. Also, if you stay for dinner save 10% at Coastal Restaurant. To RSVP or for more details
email: Raymond@gflglcc.org. u WEDNESDAY FEB 20
Its Dean Knapp's 50 t h Birthday celebration that will start at Mona's from 810pm and then moves to Johnsons until 2am. Anyone wearing a “Dean is 50” T-shirt (that you can get at Mona's or Johnsons by just asking) receives happy hour pricing all night long.
2
that contradict convention. Quality, design, comfort and eco-conscience remain at the forefront of the new collection, however Monforte achieves “Dystopia" by incorporating contrasting thicknesses, styles, colors, and textures into each individual piece. Synthetic quilts and leathers are combined with fine fabrics such as thin polyamides or meshes. Gear intended for gym wear feature carabiners and ropes. The brand has always defended and supported equality between individuals, positioning itself against all forms of racial, sexual, cultural and religious discrimination.
For more information, or to order go to: escollection.es
uEmail WhatsHot@HotspotsMedia.com to have your items considered for What’s Hot Hotspots.LGBT | 17
deep inside HOLLYWOOD By Romeo San Vicente
Photo: Starfrenzy
will star as Don Cornelius, with Williams as Ross, Gabrielle Dennis (Rosewood) as Tina Turner, Bobby Brown as soul singer Rufus Thomas, singer K. Michelle (Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood) as Martha Reeves and, completing the
WILLIAMS
Jamie Lee Curtis RSVPs to your queer wedding Unless she's been to your wedding, you might not instantly know the name Sara Cunningham. But she's the mother of a gay son, and she's written a memoir about it titled How We Sleep At Night. And what makes her story unique is that wedding thing. Last summer Sara got national attention by posting on Facebook that she would be a stand-in mom at any LGBTQ wedding that found itself rejected by the biological parents. And now Jamie Lee Curtis has purchased the film rights to Cunningham's 2014 book, presumably as a starring vehicle for herself. Curtis was quoted in the Washington Post as having been “moved by [Cunningham's] journey,” and now we're imagining a heartwarming dramedy where the Halloween heroine buys upwards of 27 dresses to wear
20 | Hotspots.LGBT
at a variety of queer nuptials, dashing across town in a zany get-me-to-the-church-on-time speeding car chase to attend her third ceremony in one afternoon. These are free ideas we're giving you, Hollywood.
Call Michelle Williams “Miss Ross”
When Beyoncé starred in Dreamgirls, she wasn't playing Diana Ross specifically, but OK she actually sort of was. And now, in brand new Destiny's Child-member-playing-Diana Ross news, Michelle Williams will be portraying the real deal for a series coming soon to BET. It's called American Soul and its plot is aligned with that of the legendary TV show Soul Train and its impact on American pop culture. Sinqua Walls (Power)
triple play, Kelly Rowland as Gladys Knight. Now all DC members will have at least one musical legend role on their resumes (and in Beyoncé's case, having also played Etta James, two). The show is coming up quickly, Feb. 5 on BET, so spend all your free moments until then dancing around to “I'm Coming Out.”
ROSS
Romeo San Vicente is usually Best DILF at weddings.
MDGLCC
Young Professionals Mixer at Hotel Croydon
Photos: Stephen R. Lang
28 | Hotspots.LGBT
Hotspots.LGBT | 29
30 | Hotspots.LGBT
hotspots hotties Photos By Dale Stine
>>DAVID
NAMES
Damian Manuel Soriano (33, Aries) & David Gómez (24, Scorpio)
Nationality
Damian is Cuban and David is Colombian
City you live in
We both live in Miami
Single or married
Partnered
How did you guys meet?
At NYC Pride 3 years ago.
Was it love at first site? ?
Damian – It was a really strong connection, and I was enjoying being around him. I knew he was special David - I like Damian since I met him, he's the kind of guy I'm attracted to, and every day I love him more. What do you do for a living?
Damian - I'm a bartender David – I'm an industrial designer
What do you guys do for fun?
We love going out for dinner, to the movies and also we love to travel and spend time w our dogs
What does the future hold for you?
Damián - well I know nothing is perfect so I guess difficult moment and happiness too, but for sure a strong relationship. I hope we can build a family, and love each other every 34 | Hotspots.LGBT
>>DAMIAN
day and be there for the good and bad times. David - I want to keep sharing together, so that we can continue knowing and learning each other. I also want to enjoy every moment with him. Nothing is perfect or easy, but I know it's worth the hard work and for sure I would love to build a future and strong relationship together. Hotspots.LGBT | 35
Presents...
SAT FEB 16
YEAR
ANNIVERSARY
OVER
TH
@7pm
800
$
IN CASH & PRIZES
OUR LARGEST VEGAS NIGHT YET FREE CASH PLAY Buy $100 worth of chips at 1 time and receive $25 extra
1
$ DOLLA DRINK NIGHT 1 Well, $1 Draft & $5 SKYY
$
954.565.8851 • 2426 Wilton Drive • www.rumorsbarwiltonmanors.com
Flip Flops Dockside Eatery
February T Dance
Photos: Stephen R. Lang
By Scott Holland
1 2 3 4 5
42 | Hotspots.LGBT
THE VOICE – ANDREA BOCELLI The Adrienne Arsht Center is pleased to present one of the most renowned tenors and beloved voices of our time, who is equally at home on operatic, theatrical and pop stages around the world, as he returns to Miami for his annual Valentine’s performance. He will perform his usual repertoire of beloved arias, crossover hits and famed love songs. Thurs, February 14; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: Start at $125; AAArena.com TRADITION - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Set in the little Russian village of Anatevka at the turn of the 20th century, the story centers on a poor milkman and his five daughters. The score by Pulitzer Prize-winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick includes “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life.” Wed, February – Sun, March 3; 8pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW Fifth Ave. Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $35 to $160; Browardcenter.org DANCE – ALVIN AILEY The world renowned dance theater returns to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with the Company’s biggest season ever. Every performance culminates with Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece, Revelations, still the most popular modern dance work in the world. I challenge anyone to see this, and not cry…I can’t! Thurs, Feb 14 through Sun, Feb 17; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: start at $29; Arshtcenter.org. CROONER - MICHAEL BUBLÉ The Canadian superstar is a critically acclaimed singer who has has won multiple Grammys for his traditional pop vocals. Bublé is known for such hits as “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Hollywood” and “It’s a Beautiful Day.” He is touring in support of his new “Love” release. Fri, February 15; 7pm; BB&T Center (1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise); Tix: $89.50-$746; thebbtcenter.com. CONCERT – SARAH BRIGHTMAN The world’s best-selling classical crossover soprano brings her “Hymn” tour to South Florida. The British performer got her start on the musical stage and broke through when she starred as the original Christine in then-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” Wed, February 20; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood (1 Seminole Way); Tix: $84-$159; seminolehardrockhollywood.com.
6 7
8 9
BORICUA — GILBERTO SANTA ROSA The popular Puerto Rican salsa singer is the “Autentico” real deal, known for his ‘firsts.’ In 1995, he was the first Puerto Rican singer of tropical music to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall. His album, “Salsa Sinfonica,” was the first salsa recording with a symphony orchestra -- the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra. A master of improvisational “soneo,” Santa Rosa’s hits include “Muneca,” “Cantante De Cartel” and the anthemic “Perdoname.” Sat, February 16, 8pm; James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave., Miami); Tix: $59-$169; jlkc.com. SINGER—ART GARFUNKEL: CLOSE-UP Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor he has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel, which produced Grammy Award-winning, chart-topping songs and albums with partner and fellow NYC native Paul Simon. Their greatest hits collection, which includes “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” among others, is one of the biggest selling albums ever. Wed, February 20; 7:30pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $42.50-$98; ParkerPlayhouse.com YACHT SHOW – MIAMI’S 31 ANNUAL The city’s premier luxury yacht and superyacht show, has a new downtown location. The 2019 show promises to be the most spectacular yet with a 60-acre display that includes a massive 67,000-square-foot exhibition space and nearly 500 stunning yachts from the world’s leading yacht and superyacht manufacturers and brokers. Thurs, Feb 14 through Mon, Feb 18; One Herald Plaza; Tix: range from $28 to $83; MiamiYachtShow.com SONGWRITER/PRODUCER – DAVID FOSTER Sixteen-time GRAMMY award-winning songwriter returns to Miami after his 2018 sold-out concert to perform songs from his unparalleled catalog. Foster will be accompanied by his four-piece band along with stellar guest singers Fernando Varela, Pia Toscano and Sheléa. Mon, February 18; 8pm; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: start at $39; Arshtcenter.org.
10
QUARTET – WELL-STRUNG Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day and celebrate in style with the return of all-male singing string quartet that has taken the musical world by storm. WellStrung features Edmund Bagnell on first violin, Christopher Marchant on second violin, Daniel Shevlin on cello, and Trevor Wadleigh on viola. Experience well-known classical melodies by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi blended with today’s top hits. Thurs, February 14; 8pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $33-$73; ParkerPlayhouse.com
Hotspots.LGBT | 43
The Frivolist By Mikey Rox
9 Things you need to “Cleanse”when entering a new relationship New relationships are the universe's way of giving us yet another chance to get it right in the love department – and since none of us are getting younger, it's wise not to squander it by making the same mistakes over and over. This time around, along with changing toxic behaviors that may have sent your significant other running for the nearest therapist or liquor store, consider cleansing a few areas of your life, tangible and otherwise. Here are a few places to start.
1
Gifts
You don't have to burn all the cards and gifts your ex ever gave you – that relationship is still part of your “story,” and you'll regret expunging those things in the long run (I've been there myself) – but it's important to close that chapter and put the literal lid on those memories. Store them in a weatherproof bin in the basement or attic (or the back of a closet) as a future reminder of what once was instead of a constant reminder of what went wrong.
46 | Hotspots.LGBT
23 45
Bed Sheets
This may seem like an insignificant place to concentrate your cleansing energy, but you and your ex spent a lot of time on your bed sheets. They hold memories (among other things, like your ex's DNA), and your new partner deserves to make new memories on sanitary cotton that's not a graveyard of ghosts of relationships past.
Yourself
One of my best strategies to shake off a particularly bad breakup is to get a new 'do. A fresh hairstyle (or even just a shapeup) has the uncanny ability to change your physical appearance and mental and emotional outlook by providing a sense of satisfaction and confidence. But don't stop there. Schedule a few self-care appointments, like a massage, fitness class and a gripe-and-get-over-it brunch with your besties before moving on.
Your car
Maybe you don't have anything in your car that reminds you of your ex, but it's still an area that you'll want to cleanse before picking up a romantic prospect for a date. Nobody with any self-respect wants to date a slob, and a dirty vehicle is the first warning that you might have cat skeletons buried under stacks of newspapers at home.
Underwear Drawer
My boyfriend and I enjoy buying each other sexy underwear for special occasions, but if we ever breakup those skivs are going straight to the dumpster. They're an intimate part of our relationship, and I wouldn't carry them over into a new one. I'd think about him every time I put them on, which is hardly fair for the new guy I'm trying to entice. It's sad to see them go, I know – they represent many satisfying experiences – but you're here to make new ones, however that may work out in the future.
Hotspots.LGBT | 47
6 78 9 Closets
Did your partner leave clothing in your closet? Return them. Are there items they bought you in there? Put 'em in that bin in the attic. You're not alone here. According to a Nectar Sleep survey, 59 percent of respondents said they do a "fall refresh" to their wardrobes when starting a committed relationship to get rid of previous partners' favorite sweaters and t-shirts.
Nightstand
Medicine Cabinet
Toss the toothbrushes, colognes and any other grooming products your ex might have left behind. Keep the expensive skin creams, though; dumpster divers don't need $90 worth of retinol, son.
There are several life rules I stand by, and one of them is that drawer dildos don't enter my ass; I don't know where it's been, but I know it's been somewhere, and that's enough nope for me. If you're starting a new relationship, clean out your sex drawer so A) you don't look like a fucc boi with your 27 condoms and halfempty bottles of Gun Oil, and B) you don't get called out for being a dirtball while your dick is in your hand.
Media Accounts
If your breakup wasn't amicable and you two are prone to agitating each other on social media, take the high road and block your ex for the time being. New dates deserve a fighting chance to connect with you, and that can't happen if you're diverting energy to a toxic situation. Maybe you can ease into being friends after time has passed, maybe not, but a clean break is best if you intend to truly move on.
Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world. He spends his time writing from the beach, his dog Jaxon at his side. Connect with Mikey on Twitter @mikeyrox. 48 | Hotspots.LGBT
O P E N I N G AT H I S T O R Y M I A M I M U S E U M O N M A R C H 1 6
historymiami.org/exhibition/queer-miami/
101 West Flagler Street | Miami, Florida 33130 | 305-375-1492
Generously supported by
DCOA
Latinos Salud 10th Anniversary Gala
Photos: Stephen R. Lang
GAY8 Festival returns for year 4 By: Scott Holland Sunday, February 17th (Presidents' Day
Weekend) from 11am to 10pm is the 4th annual GAY8 Festival, which will be held in historic Little Havana, Miami (between SW14th Ave and SW17th Ave). The free festival, meant to connect many of South Florida's diverse communities, is a celebration full of art, food, music, dance parties and culture. Last year Gay8 Festival's over 60,000 attendees helped make it the largest Hispanic/Latino LGBTQ hosted festival in the nation.
This year the festival's mainstage (on SW17th Avenue) will feature the music of Company B, Lucy Grau and Envee. There will also be a variety of fashion shows and drag performances, as well as the best Miami Sandwich competition, curated and judged by Sef Gonzalez, the Burger Beast. GAY8 Festival 2019 will also feature a doggie obstacle course, a variety of curated vendor booths, four foreign LGBTQ films presented for free at the Tower Theater, a woman's tertulia (or “salon�), Girls' Central (a women's tea dance) and the Macho Dance Party. An air conditioned VIP Lounge will anchor the festival and be featured at the second floor of the Sala Building at 1607 SW 8th Street. Wonderful Latin fare, a full Bacardi Bar, mixing with stage talent, community leaders and other sponsors and VIPs, and special tours like an historic tour with the famed Dr. Paul George will provide for an extraordinary experience. Tickets are $100, and can be purchased at: eventbrite.com/e/gay8-festival-vip-tickettickets-52498631821 It was a pleasure to sit down with coowner/producer Damian Pardo to talk about Gay8.
How has the festival changed from your original plans of Gay8?
It has changed in that with community and corporate support we have been able to build out more programming and offerings.
What is new this year at the festival?
We have brought back all the favorites from last year like the Fashion shows (pet and human lol), free films at the Tower theatre all afternoon, the curated food vendors and the doggie obstacle course. We added several more varied vendors everything from artisan soap makers, massages, and new food vendors. On the Macho Stage we have internationally acclaimed ROSABEL playing for the community this year at no charge to attendees. Our VIP area has a much broader offering: a tasty
Joe
Damian
selection of Latin fare, wine tastings, and a special historic walking tour with Dr. Paul George that begins at 3pm. We have new DJs on the main stage and the Girl Central stage. We have upgraded the closing street dance and float for a much better experience which starts at about 8pm. This year we also built an event on Monday directed by Lynare Robbins called the 4WARD Americas symposium at the University of Miami where we bring activists from Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada to propose best practices for LGBTI activists and educators on a variety of issues.
What does the future hold for Gay8?
As this festival grows it begins to broaden the idea of connection - locally, regionally, and internationally. We hope to continue rounding out this vision and grow our programming organically into the areas that help break down barriers and engage our South Florida community.
For more information on the festival and events surrounding the festival please go to their website: gay8festival.com
HOTshots of the week
Courtesy of MARKSLIST.LGBT
DRINK...DRINK...DRINK!!!
u Charlie Perez’s boys threw him a birthday bar crawl and stopped in Scandals.
OPENING NIGHT
u Tedd (seen in black button down)
& his artists celebrate the opening of Tedd’s Art Work’s latest show “Triplicity.”
ALL ABOUT THE NAIL
u Jeff & Stephen get ready for the Pink Nail
Society’s Hoedown at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar. 60 | Hotspots.LGBT
NEWLYWEDS
u Congrats to newlyweds Darin & Juamel who had a Sunday Funday at Flip Flops Dockside Eatery.
BOYS NIGHT OUT
u Eric & James wait for the perfect
opportunity to take over the dance floor at Ramrod’s Pig Dance.
JUNTOS
AH
u NBC 6’s Roxanne Vargas welcomes
Honoree Mondo Guerra to the Latinos Salud 10th Anniversary Gala at the DCOTA.
WELCOME 2 CAMELOT u Chris & Cassandra from Camelot
welcome Julie and her Compass crew for their latest mixer in West Palm.
ONE LUCKY GIRL
u The Florida Panthers hosted a Pride Night at the BB&T Center & TLC’s Jazz Jennings got to drop the Opening Puck.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
u Mike, Virjudas & Chris mingle at the
MDGLCC Young Professionals Mixer at the Hotel Croydon’s rooftop bar. ‘
PAJAMA PARTY
u Mr. Ramrod Onyx Elimination hosted a Winter Wonderland Pajama Party fund raiser
for Onyx Deep South, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Wilton Manors Police Department. Hotspots.LGBT | 61
genre latino / Conexiones
islas de san blas “El archipiélago de San Blas es un destino muy popular para vacaciones, probablemente número uno en todo Centro América”. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
con Oscar Ambulo Tras la independencia de España en 1822, Panamá intentó constituirse en un país independiente, pero una situación económica muy difícil, un ejército pobre y sin armamento y una incesante preocupación de volver a ser reconquistados por España, fueron motivos más que suficientes para desistir de esta idea de independencia, encontrando como única solución, unirse a la Gran 64 | Hotspots.LGBT
Colombia. La Gran Colombia era una especie de liga de países recién independizados de España, formado por las actuales Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela y Panamá. En 1925 y tras sufrir las presiones que Panamá ejercía sobre la comarca, cansados por la imposición de tributos y leyes muy restrictivas e injustas, los indígeneas Kuma se sublevaron contra Panamá. La revuelta acabó con la firma de un
acuerdo por el cual la comarca conservaría gran parte de su propia autonomía con el fin de preservar su cultura ancestral, sus raíces y tradiciones que se habían mantenido intactas a lo largo de los siglos. Los Gunas han conseguido preservar su identidad cultural, han conseguido preservar sus selvas y sus playas, protegiendo su legado de las grandes empresas hoteleras y madereras, preservando lo que pudiera ser el último paraíso terrenal. Hablar de Gunas es hablar de danza y de música. Cuenta la tradición que provenían de un lugar donde la música y el baile fueron desarrollandose en su máximo esplendor, grandes conocedores de la madre naturaleza y grandes observadores, ya que conocían perfectamente el trinar de las aves, los sonidos de los animales, el sonido del agua, haciendo de estos sonidos una forma de expresión musical. Hábiles con los sonidos, son fantásticos en el conocimiento de las flautas, creando muchas clase de flautas, como el Kortilkit o Urwa Kammu, que han ido desarrollando y mejorando a los largo de los siglos. El archipiélago de San Blas es un destino muy popular para vacacionar, probablemente número uno en todo Centro América. Las islas de San Blas todavía están totalmente en control de los indigenas Gunas y muchos turistas diariamente visitan las Islas. Pero aún así, las islas de San Blas son hermosa y puras conservando sus playas virgenes y de agua crystalinas. En el mundo entero no hay una cultura que se haya preservado tal cual como el
primer día y que mantenga su naturaleza que es muy Antigua, como la de las Islas de San Blas. Durante tu visita a este paraiso terrenal dormirás en una lugar muy ecologíco, construido con materiales de la selva el cual te hará viajar en el tiempo remontandote a los tiempos pre historicos. La manera más común de viajar entre las islas es con un velero, también puedes tomar un avíon. En algunas islas hay aeropuertos, como la ilsa El Provenir, Playon Chico, El districto dondé las indígenas viven y tienen el mismo nombre de la población, Guna Yala. Los Gunas están muy orgullosos de sus propias reglas y propia cultura, en la mayoría de las veces su cultura y sus leyes son muy differentes a la cultura tradícional del resto de la República de Panamá. La población de los Gunas consiste de 300.000 personas que viven en Panamá, Colombia y Costa Rica. Solamente 50.000 personas habitan en Las Islas de San Blas. Y no te podrás ir a Las Islas de San Blas sin probar un poco de la rica y deliciosa comida tradiciónal de Los Gunas. Existen distintas formas de viajar por el mundo, a todo lujo y con todo tipo de comodidades que nos pueden ofrecer un hotel 5 estrellas, o bien sentirnos exploradores en estas islas remotas, sin luz eléctrica, sin comodidades, pero con la gran ventaja de sentir, oler y vivir un viaje inolvidable, ir a San Blas vivir la experiencia de integrarse con la población y sentir que el tiempo no existe, podrás sentir que hemos retrocedido en el tiempo de tanta diversidad
ecologica y sorprendentes tradiciones, las que hacen tu visita a San Blas unica e inolvidable. Si esta última visión de un viaje te impreciona o interesa, ¿qué esperas? Has encontrado tu próximo destino perfecto para vacacionar: El Archipiélado de San Blas o Islas San Blas. Conozcamos su historia, su cultura, sus gentes y como podemos vivir el sueño de cualquier aventurero en unas islas olvidadas por el tiempo. Y recuerden San Blas, Panamá los espera.
Isla El Porvenir
Indigenas Gunas After the independence of Spain in 1822, Panama tried to become an independent country, but a very difficult economic situation, a poor army without armament and an incessant concern to be reconquered by Spain, were more than enough reasons to desist from this idea of independence, finding as the only solution, join the Great Colombia. La Gran Colombia was a kind of league of newly independent countries of Spain, formed by the current Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Panama. In 1925 and after suffering the pressures that Panama exerted on the region, tired by the imposition of taxes and laws very restrictive and unjust, the indigenous Kuma revolted against Panama. The revolt ended with the signing of an agreement by which the region would retain much of its own autonomy in order to preserve its ancestral culture, its roots and traditions that had remained intact throughout the centuries. The Gunas have managed to preserve their cultural identity, have managed to preserve their forests and their beaches, protecting their legacy from the large hotel and timber companies, preserving what could be the last earthly paradise. Talking about Gunas is talking about dance and music, the Hotspots.LGBT | 65
genre latino / Conexiones tradition tells that they came from a place where music and dance were developed in their maximum splendor, great connoisseurs of mother nature and great observers, since they knew perfectly the trill of the birds, the sounds of animals, the sound of water, making these sounds a form of musical expression. Skilled with the sounds, they are fantastic in the knowledge of the flutes, creating many kinds of flutes, such as the Kortilkit or Urwa Kammu, which they have been developing and improving over the centuries. The archipelago of San Blas is a very popular destination for vaccations probably number one in all of Central America. The islands of San Blas are still totally in control of the indigenous Guna's and many
tourists visit the islands daily. But even so the islands of San Blas are beautiful and pure consarvando their virgin beaches and crystalline water. In the whole world there is not a culture that pre-arises like the first day and that maintains its nature that is very old like that of the San Blas Islands. During your visit to this earthly paradise you will sleep in a very ecologic accomodation built with jungle killings which will help you travel back in time to prehistoric times. The most common way to travel between the islands is with a sailboat, you can also take the plane on some islands there are airports, such as Ilsa El Provenir, Playon Chico, The district where indigenous people live and bring the same name of the population, Guna Yala .
Guna Yala
66 | Hotspots.LGBT
The Guna's are very proud of their own rules and culture, in most of the times their culture and laws are very different to the traditional culture of the rest of the Republic of Panama. The population of the Guna's consists of 300,000 people living in Panama, Colombia and Costa Rica. Only 50,000 people live in the San Blas Islands. And you can not go to Las Islas de San Blas without trying a bit of the rich and delicious traditional food of Los Guna's There are different ways of traveling around the world, all luxury and with all kinds of amenities that a hotel can offer us. stars, or feel ourselves explorers in these remote islands, without electricity, without amenities, but with the great advantage of feeling, smelling and living an unforgettable journey, going to sanblas to live the experience of integrating with the population and feeling that time exists, you can feel that we have gone back in time of so much ecological diversity and amazing traditions that make your visit to San Blas unique and unforgettable. If this last vision of a trip impresses you or interests you, you have found your perfect holiday destination The Archipelago of San Blas or San Blas Islands, we know its history, its culture, its people and how we can live the dream of any adventurer in Islands forgotten by time. And remember San Blas Panama awaits you. Until next time!
BB&T Center
Panthers’ Pride Night
Photos: Stephen R. Lang
EASY RECIPES
by Andreus Q
Delicious Stuffed Squash INGREDIENTS 3 Yellow Squash or Zucchinis ½ white onion 4 cloves of garlic 5-6 white or small portobello mushrooms ½ bunch of Italian parsley 1lb of ground beef (can be substituted with ground turkey, chicken or pork) 2 hardboiled eggs ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon of ground cumin 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese Olive oil DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° F Lightly oil a rectangular Pyrex or deep baking dish Cut the yellow squash or zucchini lengthwise, including the stem 72 | Hotspots.LGBT
Remove the seeds, and with a tablespoon, spoon out the flesh of the squash into a bowl. Dice the spooned-out squash into ½ inch pieces. Dice the onion, mushrooms, parsley and garlic and add to the bowl of squash, drizzle with olive oil and set aside Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a skillet of medhigh heat, and add ground beef, or meat of your choice. As the meat begins to brown add cumin, salt and pepper. Finish browning and allow to cool. Once cool mix with squash mixture. Dice hard-boiled eggs and stir into mixture. Oil the squash shells inside and out and lay in the baking dish. Fill each squash halfway with filling, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Finish with another layer of mixture and sprinkle with more cheese. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for one hour at 350° F • Enjoy!
A BIGGER, BETTER YOU in 2019! PENILE GIRTH ENLARGEMENT
AND SCROTAL ENHANCEMENT WITH THE RENOWNED PLATINUM TECHNIQUE!
There’s no reason to let gravity, age and hormones take a toll on your man package. If you’re experiencing an overly saggy, stretched out scrotum skin you know how uncomfortable this can feel in tight clothing, interfere with exercising, and make you feel self-conscious during intimate situations. Contact Loria Medical for a confidential consultation with renowned Physician Dr. Victor Loria, pioneer in Male Enhancement Techniques.
1-877-Dr-Loria • www.loriamedical.com
DONALD TRUMP BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI
Donald Trump is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad president. This is something that has been clear to the majority of Americans from the get-go. Trump’s white evangelical Christian base, however, is largely sticking with him, though poll numbers show he is slipping with them, too. Grinding the government to a halt while he stomped his feet demanding his Great Wall of Racism be built, which tossed billions of dollars into the toilet was not a popular move it turns out. Not that his base really blamed him for the shutdown. The media did a fantastic job of both-siding the story as if Trump, asking for something completely unreasonable, and Democrats, saying NOPE, were equally to blame. Still, his base won’t quit him because Trump is always throwing them a bouquet blooming with bigotry. After all, when it comes to keeping the base happy, it’s all about hurting the right people. Which is why it feels right to acknowledge the one-year anniversary of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Department of Health and Human Services. If you don’t remember, the division was created to protect health care providers who have a religious objection to participating in sin-care like abortion or gender affirmation procedures. 76 | Hotspots.LGBT
Under George W. Bush, health care workers were given pretty broad protections for refusing to do something if they claimed God told them not to, but President Obama rolled back those protections because they were discriminatory and harmful. But discriminatory and harmful is totally Trump’s wheelhouse, so the Department of Health and Human Services made “religious freedom” its top priority, protecting objectors and punishing places that aren’t totes cool with: say, a pharmacist refusing to fill a birth control prescription; a doctor who refuses to treat AIDS cases; or a nurse who won’t help transgender patients. This was “a significant shift for the office,” reported Politico, “which currently focuses on enforcing federal civil rights and health care privacy laws.” In other words, a department that is supposed to protect people from discrimination instead protects the people who want to do the discriminating. So long as the discrimination is God-approved, of course. “This is the use of religion to hurt people because you disapprove of who they are,” Harper Jean Tobin of the National Center for Transgender Equality said in 2018, according to Politico. “Any rule that grants a license to discriminate would be a disgrace and a mockery of the principal of religious freedom we all cherish.” Tobin was on the money, though disgrace
and mockery are also Trump strong suits, so I suspect there was never a chance he would be moved. Now you might be asking yourself, “Does this really matter? Our health care system is free market based! If a doctor doesn’t want to treat you then just go to another one! Vote with your feet.” If this is possible for you, then congratulations on your privilege. But this is, of course, not possible for a lot of people. For one thing, if you’re seeking emergency care for, say, a burst appendix, you can’t really shop around. Nor do you have much choice if you’re in a small town with only one pharmacy or if you’re having a miscarriage in an area of the country that is served only by Catholic hospital systems (“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” did an amazing segment on this issue in 2016. Google it). The new and improved religious freedom rule was unveiled right before the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. where abortion opponents gather to protest abortion. This is not to be confused with March for Our Lives at
which actual living children marched to protest being gunned down at their schools. Trump’s religious right supporters see him as an instrument of God who will finally, by packing the Supreme Court with far-right extremists, undo legal abortion in the United States and give every child a chance to be shot at school. Like God intended. These same supporters would also like to see marriage equality undone. And we’ve already seen the constant battering transgender and gender non-conforming folks have received at the hands of this president and his administration. The creation of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of HHS is one of the reasons I can’t watch the second season of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Mike Pence is another. It feels too much like a documentary. A lot of damage has been done since 2016. And there’s a lot more to come. A right-wing nosedive into fascism is not inevitable. It doesn’t have to be like this. Keep fighting.
D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.
Hotspots.LGBT | 77
GeorgieÂ’s Alibi/Monkey Bar
Pink Nail Society Hoedown
Photos: Stephen R. Lang
HOT BODIES by Tom Bonanti
Look Better, Feel Better, Live Longer
:
Aerobic Fitness
B
eyond doubt, doing regular cardio-vascular training is the best way to burn fat, build stamina, and improve heart health. Only 20-60 minutes of cardio at least 2-3 times a week at 55-85% of your maximum heart rate (220 – your age) will help you achieve all these goals and more. Aerobic fitness, according to many doctors, is the most important component of physical fitness. When your muscles need oxygen, your aerobic (cardio vascular) system must be able to
84 | Hotspots.LGBT
efficiently deliver it to them. When your body has waste products that need to be expelled (carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes); your heart-lung complex must be up to the task. These two tasks are the basis of aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness burns body fat. Engaging in aerobic exercise can burn up to one thousand calories an hour depending on the specific type and intensity of activity. As a result, individuals who want to reduce their body fat sensibly, instead of starving the weight off, have a positive, user-friendly option at their disposal. A balanced program of aerobic training combined with good nutrition and regular resistance training to build and maintain muscle is a fool-proof formula to not only help you look fabulous but live longer as well. The value and impact of aerobic fitness to the guy who works out extends beyond the boundaries of the workout room. Research indicates that for every hour you spend exercising aerobically, you extend your life by two hours. Mentally and emotionally aerobic exercise can do wonders for you. Researchers show that individuals suffering from light to moderate depression who engage in aerobic exercise 1530 minutes at least every other day, typically experience a dramatic improvement in their condition. Mental sharpness, better sleep patterns, as well as an improved self-image have also been reported and studied as
wonderful fringe benefits of individuals who hit the cardio room. From a medical-physiological point of view, cardiovascular training can provide the only real fountain of youth and good health to the human body. Aerobic exercise aids in preventing certain types of cancer. Studies show that men and women who exercise are less likely to get colon cancer. Research has also suggested that women who do not exercise have more than two and a half times the risk of developing cancer of the reproductive system and almost twice the chance of getting breast cancer. Cardiovascular training reduces the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association reports that non-exercisers have twice the risk of developing heart disease and heart attacks than individuals who, walk, jog, kick box, or hit the treadmill regularly. In addition, aerobic exercise is one of the few voluntary activities that is effective in lowering your LDL (bad cholesterol) and raising the level of HDL, the type of cholesterol that lowers your risk of heart disease.
Tom Bonanti is a certified personal trainer and massage therapist (MA#40288) with his own one on one facility pumpnincgym.com in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact TrainerTomB@aol.com with questions or set up a free consultation today!
Hotspots.LGBT | 85
WELCOME TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD URGENT CARE CENTER
FAREWELL FLU Once flu season hits, anyone can catch it. And when you’re sick, you just want to feel like yourself again. For our neighbors, we’re bringing quality care closer to home — so you can get back to being you again.
Open Every Day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Country Walk 13707 S.W. 152nd St. Miami, FL 33177 305-585-9200
Cutler Bay 18910 South Dixie Hwy. Cutler Bay, FL 33157 305-585-9230
JacksonUrgentCare.com Doral 7400 N.W. 104th Ave. Doral, FL 33178 305-585-9250
Our charges for medical services are less than the charges for comparable medical services at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Keystone Point 13120 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami, FL 33181 305-585-9210
Ramrod
Pig Dance #126
Photos: Stephen R. Lang
REACHING 1.3 MILLION UNIQUE USERS ONLINE!
PROFESSIONAL MARKETPLACE OF LGBT AND LGBT-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES AND SERVICES nAttorneys nCarpet Cleaning nComputer Services nDentists nHeating & A/C
nHome Improvement nHurricane shutters nLandscaping nLicensed Massage nMoving & Storage
nPool & Spa nReal Estate nVeterinarians nWindows & Doors ...and more!
IS YOUR BUSINESS LISTED? Register at www.MarksList.LGBT
uSpotlight Ad of the Week
To Place Your Directory or Classified Ad Call Jim at 954-928-1862 ext. 14 or Email Jim@Hotspots.LGBT Hotspots.LGBT | 101
Mark’s List Marketplace u HELP WANTED
EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER
Clean driving record, self motivated. Part time to start, possible full time. Call 717-623-0915
PART TIME BARTENDER AT MONA’S BAR
Call Jerry at (954) 786-0287
PART TIME ADMIN ASSISTANT
We are seeking part time accounting office help, 20 - 40 hours per week. Experience in MS Office and Quickbooks preferred. Non smoker. We are located in wilton manors. Email resume to: acctoffice2637@gmail.com
u FOR SALE - BROWARD FORT LAUDERDALE
Wilton Manors duplex near Stork’s Bakery $419,000. Coral Ridge remodeled 6/4 pool home (Bayview Elem) $799k. Wilton Manors Riverfront 3/3, InvestorHandyman $449k! Harbor Beach remodeled 4/3 steps to beach $849,000. Sunrise Tower 1/1.5 Ocean/ Intracoastal View $279,000. “Broker Joe” Grano, Realtor® 954-931-0031
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Palm Aire, 2/2 renovated Condo Brand new kitchen/appliances/granite New carpet, lake view. Cable/HBO/High speed internet included. $189,500. Please call: 954.864.0092
u RENTALS - BROWARD HOLLYWOOD RENTALS
Furnished efficiency near the beach. Renovated & new furniture. Fenced yard. $950./mo., 1 person, long term. Large 1/1 in boutique building. East Hollywood, beautiful and spotless, tile, central air, laundry & parking. $1150./mo. 2/2 House in Emerald Hills, garage, fenced w/huge deck and trellis, renovated and vaulted ceilings. $2150./mo. Preferred Properties Larry 954-673-4597 OTHERS AVAILABLE!!!
u RENTALS - FORT LAUDERDALE 1 BED / 1 BATH WALKING DISTANCE TO WILTON MANORS
THE WORTHINGTON RESORT
Team Worthington accepting application for Laundry / Houseman. This is a permanent position, Must have pleasant outgoing Fun attitude, attention to detail, Team player. Apply in person: 543 North birch Road
CLUB FORT LAUDERDALE NOW HIRING
We are looking for a few good men to join our team. Verifiable customer experience is required. MUST PASS A DRUG TEST. The position entails a LOT of cleaning during your shift. We are open 24/7, so you must have a flexible schedule. We offer competitive wages and excellent health benefits. Submit application and resume to the front desk. 110 NW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311. 954-525-3344 www.clubftl.com 102 | Hotspots.LGBT
Ceiling fans, all new appliances, central air, ceramic tile floors throughout, freshly painted, ground floor unit, 625 sq. ft. laundry fac. $1025.00 F/L/S. Small pets welcome. 954-226-8315 (Bill) Blueboy1st@ hotmail.com Owner/agent
CONDO – POINSETTIA HEIGHTS
2 bedroom 1 bath in Beautiful Complex, Walk to the Drive. Corner, bright, beautiful resort style pool and quiet. Stainless appliances, Granite kitchen, bathroom, tile floors and central air. Pets OK with approval. $1,250.00 month F/L/S. Call 954-732-2438
1 BED/1 BATH IN MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE
$975. Beautiful “Owner’s Unit” in a 4 unit complex. Tile floors, walk-in closet, brand new hurricane impact windows, private patio, in site laundry. Two blocks from Wilton Manors Drive. $50 application fee. Background checks. No pets. No smoking. Call 754-366-7563
Mark’s List Marketplace
LAKERIDGE STUDIO
Nice quiet studio very private, good area. Close to beach, downtown and Wilton Manors. Includes cable, utilities and internet. $750./mo. 1st and last. Call 954-593-6833. Furnished or unfurnished.
FORT LAUDERDALE EAST
3/2, good credit. $1650./mo. Central air, 2 car parking, up to 3 people. 1.5 Miles to beach. Small pet okay. Private yard. 954-624-6155
STUDIO $780
$780 Studio in Middle River Terrace, new tile floors, new kitchen, new appliances, new hurricane impact windows, huge walk-in closet, private patio. Laundry room. Two blocks from Wilton Manors Drive. Application fee $50. Background check. No Smoking. No Pets. 754 366 7563
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. $1,295 per month. first last and security, application fee, no pets. Please call Mr. K at 954 536 7515.
WILTON MANORS
1 Bedroom apartment $950./month and efficiency $900./mo. for rent utilities included. Well kept building near Wilton Manors. Laundromat on premises. $950./month. First last and security. 954-815-1472 Hotspots.LGBT | 103
Mark’s List Marketplace
I will be your friend & partner in success.
“Broker Joe” Grano, REALTOR®
Hidden gem 3/3 Remodeled. 4/3 in Remodeled. Coral Wilton Manors. Harbor Beach. New Duplex. Two, cozy, Ridge 6/4, pool home Wilton Manors Edgewater Estates w/2.5CG. Close to riverfront pool home. pool. Sparkling 2/1's w/in‐ground, “10” Bayview Elem! 1CG & In‐law suite. floors. Huge master screened‐in pool on a New storm impact‐ Oversized pool. Huge bedroom + jr master suite w/office. super quiet street. resistant windows & potential. On the Needs some updates. French Doors. Quiet North Fork of Middle Storm windows & French Doors. 2.5 W/D in each unit. River. Amazing natural and serene like a car garage. No fixed Lots of storage & country home, but view w/kayakers & bridge dockage (40’ parking. Fenced in paddleboarders. This Max) available. 3 yard. Conveniently close to exciting surrounded by great beaches, Coral Ridge is a diamond in the min walk to beach. rough. Lowest Price. Lowest Price. shopping, dining, & Mall, Galleria & $849,000. entertainment. Close nightspots. Lowest $449,000. to beach. $419,000. Price $799,000.
BrokerJoe@JoeGrano.com
954‐931‐0031
Remodeled Sunrise Tower 1/1.5 waterfront. Just under 1000SF w/Direct Ocean, Intracoastal, Birch Park & Bonnet House view. Walk to Beach, Groceries, Best Dining, Gym & Beach. $279,000.
First Atlantic Realty, Inc.
Broker | Owner | Since 1985 1881 NE 26th St. 212 WM, Fl. 33305
Licensed Real Estate Brokerage
u ROOMMATES - FORT LAUDERDALE ROOMMATE WANTED
Completely furniture bedroom with own bathroom, share kitchen, dinning room, and terraces, all included, (Wi-Fi, electricity, laundry in promise, assigned parking space, short walk to the beach, short ride to Wilton Manor, very secure, reclusive are in Coral Ridge Country Club, lease would be month by month, first and last deposit, no pets, smoke, alcohol abuse or sexual visitors at anytime, $700.00/month. 786-991-7102
FOR RENT/SHARE
House 3/2. bedroom with separate office. WIFI included Share the house with just 1 person. No smoking. Back yard with Bar-B-Que. Nice home. Rent $800.00 (F/L/S is negotible). Steve 954-554-7074
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***
METH PROBLEM??
www.SouthFloridaCMA.org 104 | Hotspots.LGBT
ADVERTISE IN MARKS LIST MARKETPLACE
Call Jim at 954-928-1862 Ext. 14 or Email Jim@HotSpotsMedia.com
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 LICENSED MASSAGE MASSAGE BY MARK
Great massage, great price. 90 minute massage clients $45./therapeutic massage. In the Fort Lauderdale area. In or out. 954-463-6791, 954-895-2265, no texting please.
Mark’s List Marketplace AWESOME MASSAGE BY JIM
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
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 954-649-9905. WWW.BRAZILLIANTOUCH.COM
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 Hotspots.LGBT | 105
Mark’s List Marketplace u PERSONAL TRAINING
Personal Trainer:
Yury Molchan
Customized programs to meet your goals:
• One on One • Two on One • Prepare for Competition
Call/text me for a free consult 305.764.6405 www.YM-Fitness.com
u YOGA Private Yoga Lessons with Les - All Levels Welcome -
Get FIT Fun Inspiration Transformation
- 14 years international teaching experience - Props and hands on assists ( yogassage ) every session - Tailored to your goals ( strength / flexibility / relaxation )
$100/hr or ask about packages www.lesleventhalyoga.com call/text: 415.637.5137 E-RYT 500/YACEP No. 46154
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 106 | Hotspots.LGBT
Mark’s List Marketplace u APPLIANCE REPAIR 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!
u CLEANING SERVICES 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
***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
u ELECTRICAL 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.
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
u
CLEANING SERVICES
Honest, Reliable, Cleaning for your home weekly or bi-weekly. Serving Broward County area for 7 years. 954-305-6802
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
‘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
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
HELPMEERIC.COM ! TECH SUPPORT
ADVERTISE IN MARKS LIST MARKETPLACE
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.
Call Jim at 954-928-1862 Ext. 14 or Email Jim@HotSpotsMedia.com Hotspots.LGBT | 107
Mark’s List Marketplace **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
u PHOTOGRAPHY
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. WISHING ALL A HAPPY 2019. 954-253-4650
KENNY & JAY REPAIRS AND MAINTENCE
Bathroom, kitchen, microwave, 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, dishwasher & garbage disposals. K&J 954-260-9940 BEST PRICES IN TOWN! 32 Years Experience.
108 | Hotspots.LGBT
u LAWN MAINTENANCE/IRRIGATION IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
19 yrs. experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto at 954-383-8980
LAWN MAINTENANCE - LANDSCAPE
Make your home a showplace. INTEGRITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC specializes in property clean up, tree and shrub pruning, sooding and landscape design & installation. We also do lawn maintenance. Call 954-812-5434 or our website at www.integrityLandscapingService.com
ADVERTISE IN MARKS LIST MARKETPLACE
Call Jim at 954-928-1862 Ext. 14 or Email Jim@HotSpotsMedia.com
Mark’s List Marketplace 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
ADVERTISE IN MARKSLIST MARKETPLACE Call Jim at 954-928-1862 Ext.14 or Email Jim@HotspotsMedia.com
Hotspots.LGBT | 109
need ADVICE
By Andreus Quinones
You Must Exercise Trust
Dear Andreus, My partner just got a job at the cruise lines, which means he will be gone quite a bit. I must be honest, and say that it bothers me, not just the periods of time apart, but the opportunity to meet someone else. I don't want to say anything, because I don't want him to think that I am trying to get in the way of something he really wants to do. How do I express my concerns without seeming selfish? Sincerely, Justin K. Dear Justin K., Dating someone who works on a cruise line or is a flight attendant, can be challenging. Getting used to periods of time alone, and not allowing your imagination to run wild with all the possibilities of what might be happening in your absence is hard. You must exercise trust. Of course, it might be difficult to endure those periods of time without him, but you must trust him to do the right thing. I always believe in trusting until an individual gives you a reason not to. Also, if possible, you can go on a cruise every now and then, just to make things fun, and show your support for what he is doing. It might ease your mind as well. Dear Andreus, I recently went on a trip to Orlando with some
110 | Hotspots.LGBT
friends. My partner could not go, because he had obligations to work. While there, we went clubbing, and I got totally trashed. Some guys ended up coming back to the hotel with friends, and I decided to lay down, because I was so wasted. The next thing you know, I have a hot guy in my bed, and I didn't stop it from happening. We had sex, and now that I am back home with my boyfriend, I feel horrible. I am so scared to tell him, in fear that he might leave me. Do I have to? Sincerely, Living A Lie Dear Living A Lie, The name says it all. If you truly love your boyfriend, you are obligated out of that love and respect to tell him what happened. Keeping a secret like that often proves to be more fatal to the relationship, than the infidelity itself. Put yourself in his shoes, would you like for something like that to happen and not know, or find out something that hurtful from someone else later? Also, drinking is not an excuse. You were not so far gone that you could not have stopped it. You yourself said that you “didn't stop it from happening�, which means that you were a least mildly aware. Fess up, pray the he forgives you, and don't do it again!