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The Lion King Returns to the Arsht Center
Photo by: Deen van Meer
By: Scott Holland
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts announced that the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Zi Ballet Opera House stage on Wednesday, May 8 for a 3-week engagement through Sunday, May 26. After 20 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues to be one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by more than 95 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King has made theatrical history with six
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productions worldwide running 15 or more years. Having been performed in eight dierent languages over the show's life (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), productions of The Lion King can currently be seen on Broadway; London's West End; Hamburg; Tokyo; Madrid; Scheveningen, Holland; Singapore; and on tours across North America and Japan, for a total of nine productions running concurrently across the globe. The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald
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The cast stars:
The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice's music from The Lion King animated ilm along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Ri kin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer; and music from "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," an album inspired by the original music in the ilm, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to the haunting ballad “Shadowland.”
Spencer Plachy (Scar), Gerald Ramsey (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Ra iki May 8 – May 12), Buyi Zama (Ra iki May 14 – May 26), Nick Cordileone (Timon), Greg Jackson (Zazu), Jared Dixon (Simba), Nia Holloway (Nala), Keith Bennett (Banzai), Martina Sykes (Shenzi), Tony Freeman (Pumbaa/Standby Timon, Zazu & Scar), Robbie Swift (Ed/Understudy Pumbaa, Timon & Zazu), Brilyn Johnston (Young Nala at certain performances), Celina Smith (Young Nala at certain performances), Richard A. Phillips Jr. (Young Simba at certain performances), Walter Russell iii (Young Simba at certain performances), and 34 other actors.
Gerald Ramsey
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Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. The show's director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor continues to play an integral part in the show's ongoing success. The irst woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical, Taymor has in recent years supervised new productions of the show around the world.
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“...you should expect to experience something different from what you have seen before. This show has a message for everybody no matter who you are or where you are from.”
It was a pleasure to sit down with Gerald Ramsey who plays Mustafa for this exclusive Hotspots interview:
At what age did you begin performing, and how did it happen?
It's been a lifelong thing since I was a kid. I am from the South Paci ic, from an island called “Aunuu,” so I have been performing all my life. However, performing professionally is a new thing that happened within the last six years.
What was your first professional/paid role?
I was a Polynesian dancer at a place called the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii.
How did you get cast in this Broadway Across America production of “The Lion King”?
They had an open audition in Honolulu a few years ago. A friend asked me to go and I declined, but when she offered to buy me lunch, I went. I truly expected nothing out of it and I got cast.
Is there any pressure stepping into the role of such an iconic character?
De initely, because the ilm and the character are so iconic, and there is also pressure being an actor from the islands, as there are so few of us. I want to make my family proud.
Other than this role, what has been your favorite to play?
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When I was a Polynesian dancer I was cast as the older brother of the female lead in “Ha Breath of Life.” The character was similar to who I am, but he was way more authoritative than I am, and that was fun to play.
What is your fantasy role?
If Disney ever does “Moana” I would love to play Moana's father. But out of the current shows I would love to play George Washington in “Hamilton.”
What should our readers expect from this production of “The Lion King?”
It's been around for a long time, but I think you should expect to experience something different from what you have seen before. This show has a message for everybody no matter who you are or where you are from. To ind out more info on Ramsey, go to: Instagram.com/Ramsey.gt Tickets are available through the Arsht Center Box Of ice in person at 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132, by calling 305.949.6722, or online at arshtcenter.org. Ticket prices at on sale start at $25 For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com.
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Fat Village Arts District en Ft. Lauderdale presenta “Snatched from The Headlines" en el Projects Contemporary Art Space; Recepció n de apertura del 26 de abril, de 6 a 9 pm, pero el espectá culo se extiende hasta el 16 de junio con charlas de artistas y curadores el domingo 9 de junio de 3:30 a 5:30 p.m. Adora: ¿Viste el nuevo 54 | Hotspots.LGBT
espectá culo de Rolando Barrero en The Box Gallery en West Palm Beach? Está presentando una actuació n del activista / artista venezolano Muu Blanco. Ha sido arrestado e incluso torturado por el gobierno venezolano. (evensi.us/blackpoint-boxgallery/299746961). E� l ya ha hecho su actuació n pero el video de eso está a la vista,
junto con el espectá culo de fotografıá hasta el 20 de junio. TeddyBehr: Sı,́ lo vi; Rolando ha estado haciendo un trabajo increıb ́ le en Palm Beach. Recuerdo cuando abrió su primera galerıá en el á rea de almacé n en Boynton Beach, y se convirtió en un catalizador para que muchos otros artistas hicieran que un Gallery Walk subiera allı.́ Ahora está haciendo algunas cosas con el activismo artıśtico que no estamos viendo aquı ́en Miami. Adora: El arte puede marcar la diferencia y hacer que la gente piense e incluso actú e. Y ahora estamos viendo mucho má s interé s en el arte activista, que tiene un punto de vista social o polıt́ico. Recuerdo cuando Pussy Riot se inició en Rusia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puss y_Riot), fueron a la cá rcel, pero atrajeron mucha atenció n a la represió n social y polıt́ica. Teddy: Y hubo un artista de performance ruso que clavó su escroto a la calle en la Plaza Roja; ¡bastante intenso! El rendimiento ha sido una forma de expresar algunas cosas bastante feroces (theguardian.com/world/20 13/nov/11/artist-nailstesticles-red-square-pyotrpavlensky). Artistas de todo el mundo está n protestando e incorporando sus puntos de vista en su arte. Adora: ¡Ay! Me alegro de que Muu Blanco no haya hecho nada de eso, ¡tan mal como está n las cosas en Venezuela! Sé que su pieza se llama Black Point y se trata de la
violencia y los agujeros de bala, y la situació n en Venezuela en este momento. Rolando realmente presenta un arte de vanguardia, aquı ́ está el enlace a la presentació n de Muu Blanco en la galerıá: youtube.com/watch?v=ZJC4s qRid00. Teddy Behr: Rolando es una bola de fuego; despué s de que comenzó en Boynton Beach Artwalk, en un distrito de almacenes en 2012 ... y aú n con fuerza, abrió The Box Gallery en West Palm Beach unos añ os má s tarde. Es 4000 pies cuadrados de espacio de la galerıá. Y, por supuesto, tambié n crea su propio arte, incluida la serie de 8 hé roes LGBTQ; Retratos que realizó para el festival del orgullo de Palm Beach en marzo. A finales de este mes, é l está en un espectá culo en FAT Village Arts District en Ft. Lauderdale llamó 'Snatched from the Headlines' sobre Artistas Activistas de Florida. Adora: Me encantan esos retratos; Muy simple pero con los colores del arco iris para cada retrato. ¡El retrato de é l rugiendo como un leó n es realmente asombroso! Rolando siempre tuvo mucha energıá, pero despué s de que tuvo el tumor cerebral y logró
enfrentar realmente la adversidad que lo enfrentaba, se ha convertido en un catalizador increıb ́ lemente enfocado y efectivo para el arte y la acció n. Como dice de esa parte de su vida: "En 1994 me diagnosticaron 'cá ncer cerebral' y no fue hasta 2009 que volvı ́a trabajar despué s de añ os de tratamientos y algunos de los momentos má s difıćiles y oscuros de mi vida. ” Teddy Behr: Hay un viejo dicho acerca de que lo que no te mata te hace má s fuerte, y Rolando es realmente el mejor ejemplo de lo que sé ; es inspirador porque me recuerda que solo yo puedo hacer la mayor diferencia en mi propia vida. Que incluso si no puedo cambiar o arreglar todo, aú n puedo hacer una gran diferencia ... para mı ́y para las personas que me rodean tambié n. Adora: Me encantan los tipos que son capaces de "Cojer el toro por los cuernos" ("tomar al toro por los cuernos) ... ¡es tan sexy como parece!" Fat Village Arts District in Ft. Lauderdale presents “'Snatched from The Headlines' at the Projects Contemporary Art Space; Opening Reception April 26, 6-9pm, but the show runs
through June 16th with artist and curator Talks on Sunday, June 9 from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Adora: Did you see Rolando Barrero's new show at The Box Gallery up in West Palm Beach? He's presenting a performance by Venezuelan activist/artist Muu Blanco. He's been arrested and even tortured by the Venezuelan Government. (evensi.us/black-point-boxgallery/299746961). He has already done his performance but the video of that is on view, along with the photography show until June 20. TeddyBehr: Yeah, I saw that; Rolando's been doing an amazing job up in Palm Beach. I remember when he opened his first gallery in the warehouse area in Boynton Beach, and it became a catalyst for so many other artists to get a Gallery Walk going up there. Now he's doing some things with artist-activism we're not seeing here in Miami. Adora: Art can make a difference and get people to think, and even act. And now we're seeing a lot more interest in activist art, that has a social or political point of view. I remember when Pussy Riot started up in Russia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puss y_Riot), they went to jail but
genre latino / Culturizate drew a lot of attention to social and political repression. Teddy: And there was a Russian performance artist who nailed his scrotum to the street in Red Square; pretty intense! Performance has been a way to express some pretty fierce things (theguardian.com/world/20 13/nov/11/artist-nailstesticles-red-square-pyotrpavlensky). Artists all over the world are protesting and incorporating their views into their art. Adora: Yikes! I'm glad Muu Blanco didn't do anything like that, as bad as things are in Venezuela! I know his Piece is called Black Point and is about violence and bullet holes, and the situation in Venezuela right now. Rolando's really presenting some cutting edge art. Teddy Behr: Rolando is a Ball Of Fire; after he started the Boynton Beach Artwalk, in a warehouse district back in 2012…and still going strong, he opened The Box
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Gallery in West Palm Beach a few years later. It's 4000 sq. ft. of gallery space. And of course he creates his own art too, including the series of 8 LGBTQ heroes; portraits he did for the Palm Beach Pride fest in March. Later this month he's in a show at FAT Village Arts District in Ft. Lauderdale called 'Snatched from the Headlines' about Florida Activist Artists. Adora: I love those portraits; very simple but with the rainbow colors for each portrait. The portrait of him roaring like a lion is really
amazing! Rolando always had a lot of energy, but after he had the brain tumor and managed to really face the adversity confronting him full on, he's become an a m a z i n g l y f o c u s e d a n d effective catalyst for art and action. As he says of that part of his life: “In 1994 I was diagnosed with 'brain cancer' and it wasn't until 2009 that I returned to work after years of treatments and some of the most challenging and dark moments of my life.” Teddy Behr: There's that old s ay i n g a b o u t h ow wh a t doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and Rolando's really about the best example of that I know; he's inspiring because he reminds me that only I can make the biggest difference in my own life. That even if I can't change or fix everything, that I can still make a huge difference…for myself, and for people around me too. Adora: I love guys who are able to 'Cojer el toro por los cuernos' ('take the bull by the horns)…that's as sexy as it gets!”
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GRAND RE-OPENING – HOTSPOTS MEDIA We are combining our grand re-opening with the 3rd Annual “Dancing in the Street” block party. Come take a look at our new offices as our doors will be open during this free live music festival featuring some of South Florida’s most popular musical performers on multiple stages throughout the City’s Downtown Culinary Arts District. A food court in the 3500 block will offer a variety of refreshments for sale. Last year over 5000 people were in attendance! Fri, April 26; 6-10pm; Oakland Park Main Street (12 Avenue between 32-36th streets); Admission: Free; Hotspotsmagzine. com or oaklandparkfl.gov. ICON – WHOPPI GOLDBERG The EGOT winner has delighted audiences in films as well as a longtime host of ABC’s “The View” daytime talk show. Here she returns to her stand-up roots with a show aimed at adults and featuring mature content. Fri, April 26; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $45, $60, $80, and $130; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. COMEDIAN - TIM MEADOWS Tim is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and comedic actor known for his long stint on “Saturday Night Live” as well as films like “Mean Girls” and “Ladies Man.” Thurs, April 25; 8pm; Crest Theatre (51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach); Tix: $49-$59; oldschoolsquare.org/about/ crest-theatre. AIDS WALK - MIAMI Let’s make an IMPACT! Support Care Resource and its Food For Life Network Food Bank in the ability to provide critical help to the 17,000+ individuals annually that depend on its services: primary medical and dental care, HIV and STI testing, case management, counseling, prevention education, housing, food and nutritional assistance, and much more. Sun, April 28; Soundscape Park (400 17th St, Miami Beach); 8am; secure.qgiv.com/event/aidswalkmiami2019 ACROBATICS – CHINESE The Golden Dragon Acrobats, recognized throughout the United States and abroad, presents an award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Sun, April 28 (1:30pm and 6:30pm and Mon, April 29 (10am and 12pm); Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (3385 NE 188th St, Aventura); Tix: $37-$42; Aventuracenter.org.
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TRIBUTE – QUEEN One Night of Queen is stunning live 2-hour concert recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. Performed by Gary Mullen and ‘The Works’, with spectacular staging, lighting and effects this show will rock you featuring the hit songs “Killer Queen,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and more. Tues, April 30, 8pm; Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $38-$58; ParkerPlayhouse.com. FOODIES – TASTE THE ISLANDS EXPERIENCE At this 3rd annual event attendees will enjoy authentic flavors, sights and sounds of the Caribbean, celebrity cooking demos, gourmet bites from a variety of South Florida’s favorite Caribbean restaurants, an artisan shopping village, live music, DJs and more. This is an interactive celebration set along the breathtaking Riverwalk area, offering an exciting program of uniquely Caribbean activities. Fri-Sun, April 26-28; Downtown Fort Lauderdale; Tickets start at $55; ttiexperience.com. MUSICIANS - NESTOR TORRES The Latin Grammy-winning flutist can slide from Latin jazz to classical to improvisational Cuban charanga music in his melodic and danceable style. In addition to his 16 solo recordings, Torres’ collaborators include Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock and Tito Puente. Fri, April 26; 8pm; Arts Garage (94 NE Second Ave. Delray Beach); Tix: $40-$50; artsgarage.org MOVIES - AVENGERS: ENDGAME After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe. How will some of our favorite superheroes come back to life? There is only one way to find out. This action, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi film stars Brie Larson, Scarlett Johansson, Karen Gillan, and, Paul Rudd Premieres Friday, April 26, Rated PG-13; 181 minutes.
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CRUSTACEANS - POMPANO BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL This 35th annual festival features great local seafood, as well as top national and local musical acts including headliners: Foghat, The Guess Who, Zach Deputy, and Inner Circle. In addition, there will be lots of great local talent and over 100 varied vendors, and parking is free! Fri, Sat and Sun, April 26, 27 and 28; Pompano Beach Community Park and Ampitheater; Tix: $15 on Fri and Sunda nd $20 on Sat; pompanoseafoodfest. squarespace.com.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
u Byron and the Girls of Drag Yourself to Brunch celebrated
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ALL CREWED UP
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SHOW GIRLS
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Tea Dance show girls take a break for The Mad Paparazzi.
SUCH STAMINA
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THANK YOU
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MY JACK BRINGS ALL THE BOYS TO THE YARD...
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HEART CARE JUST GOT STRONGER
Romualdo Segurola, MD, FACS Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Jackson Health System welcomes one of the most established names in cardiac surgery to its team, Romualdo Segurola, MD, FACS. Our new Jackson Heart Surgery Institute brings together two of the most trusted names in South Florida – Jackson and Dr. Segurola – to form Miami’s most comprehensive heart team. From minimally invasive cardiac surgery to highly specialized cardiac procedures and life-saving heart transplants, there is nothing we can’t do. Miami heart care just got stronger.
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The Frivolist By Mikey Rox
Five Ways Laziness is Costing You
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Laziness is the byproduct of many catalysts – fear, depression, general unhappiness – and it can negatively affect all facets of your life. From costing you money to ruining relationships, here are five ways laziness can turn your world upside down if you let it.
Financially
There's a rather exhaustive list on Forbes.com on the ways laziness can bleed your bank account dry – from failing to negotiate better deals to putting off opening a retirement fund – but these expensive oversights begin on a microlevel, like buying memberships you don't justify with enough use, for instance. And then there's the bad habit of simply paying full price for things you buy because you don't “feel like” looking for discounts or convince yourself you don't have the time. With regards to the latter, let me change your mind. Consider, as an example, planning a trip to the supermarket or, on a larger scale, vacation. If you dedicated time to researching savings and discounts, you will find money that you can keep. Using coupons, cash-back deals, and shopping only sale items at the supermarket can reasonably save you upwards of $30 or more on a large order if you're hitting the savings at all angles. You might think of that as an amount not worthy of your effort, but what if you think of the savings as reward for your time dedication. How much do you make an hour at your full-time? Do you get paid $30 per hour at work? Do you think you deserve to pay yourself $30 an hour at home? Same principle applies to vacations. I spend several hours searching for savings on every getaway and vacation I take. If at the end I've spent, say, three hours rounding up deals and I've saved $200, I can celebrate a job well done that I've managed to make nearly $67 an hour for myself, money that will now be better spent on the actual trip for dinners, drinks, or an experience I'll remember for a lifetime.s, or an experience I'll remember for a lifetime. 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 with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on Instagram @mikeyrox 90 | Hotspots.LGBT
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My marriage didn't work for many reasons – both faults of our own – but one of my biggest gripes with my husband was his laziness. For most of our union, I was chef, maid, caregiver to our dog, planner of date nights and vacations, and the instigator of what little sex we had, especially in the later years, and that took a major toll on my self-worth and eventually my general outlook on life. After years of trying to change his behavior (a futile effort in any relationship), I gave up. Not because I wanted to, but rather because I realized that his laziness was a result of not being in love with me. As complicated as our situation was, the root problem was as simple as that. If he could have admitted that about six or seven years earlier, we would've saved ourselves a hell of a lot of heartache… and money.
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We're so involved with ourselves these days (when our faces aren't buried in a device) that we're all but convinced that we don't have time for relationships. The memes are right – like the one where we make plans but cancel at the last minute because we never intended to follow through anyway. Why though? Don't our “friends” deserve a couple hours of our time and attention? If not, are they even our friends? Why do we play that game with them then instead of being truthful about not wanting to be around them in the first place? This mentality bleeds right into romantic relationships, too, with the swiping right and left and serial dating and the ADD of settling down ruining prospects of happiness that we're disallowing ourselves. And for what – casual sex and Netflix binges? We can do better than that.
Your sedentary lifestyle manifests itself in ways that directly impact your health, like weight gain, depression and early death. Any study ever done on exercise will tell you that staying active improves your physical, mental and emotional health in myriad ways. But even if you don't get too fat to feel good about yourself anymore or kick the bucket in an untimely fashion, the money you will spend on medical services to put a patch on the damage you're doing to yourself could take you into a debt with no escape or at the very least limit your quality of life because you're consistently in the doctor's office when you would have been better off in a gym.
Professionally
Laziness at work can get you fired, but it also prevents you from progressing. Your goal should be to show your company your capabilities and that you want to move up the ladder. And if you think you're doing a killer job at that but not being recognized or compensated for it, schedule a talk with your boss to talk about more responsibilities and, yes, a raise. You may not get it immediately, but at least it'll be on the table because you were motivated to address the situation. If the answer is no, reflect on what you have to offer, if those skills are better suited somewhere else, and pursue something greater. You're singly in control of that. It's just a matter of how much effort you want to put into your own overall life satisfaction.
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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 104 | Hotspots.LGBT
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u LICENSED MASSAGE
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Have a great Swedish or deep tissue massage. Very private quiet and clean. 1/hr $50 and 1/2 hr $25. Steve 954-533-2245 home phone no text. Lic MA16988
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
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, 954895-2265, no texting please.
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
u PERSONAL TRAINING
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 954600-5843 or visit my website at www.massagebyjim. com License MM22293. Plenty of Free Parking 106 | Hotspots.LGBT
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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!
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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**
AFFORDABLE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS
Fast repair service, A&H AC 954-392-1301. Lic. CAC057837, replacement units with financing options if needed. Over 30 years serving our community. Evenings and weekends too.
EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICES, INC.
“The ultimate in Home Cleaning” 10 Years experience - Licensed - References “When only the best will do”! Serving Broward County - Owner/ operator. Call Pavel at 954-305-6802 for estimate.
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Mark’s List Marketplace PANE IN THE GLASS
Window cleaning, pressure cleaning, gutter cleaning and window tint removal. Call Scott 954-608-7625 cell
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 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.
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u TRAVEL RICHARD ROSSY CRUISES INC. LAND AND TOURS
Independent Travel Agent. 305-332-5599 rrossy@cruisesinc.com.https://rrossy.cruisesinc.com
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
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
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.
u HOME IMPROVEMENT ***HOME MAINTENANCE & LIGHT REPAIRS***
Small repair jobs, organizing & deep cleaning. Sofa cleaning, Sprinkler Rust removal, Fence lock repair, Airbnb help, Ownerabsent house check. Fine detail oriented work. Low rates. Local Wilton Manors resident. Tom: 954-309-1418
u LAWN MAINTENANCE/IRRIGATION 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 108 | Hotspots.LGBT
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
30 Years 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
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Mark’s List Marketplace 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
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