T B G L A Day In a d i r o l F h t u So
Early Morning
On November 24, 2018 SFGN assigned its photographers to capture one day in the life of South Florida’s LGBT community. We also asked our readers to submit their own photos. Too often in the news we read about the famous, the politicians, or the celebrities. Rarely do we hear about the people that actually make up the LGBT community – from the bartenders, waiters and hairdressers to the retirees and drag queens. That’s why this issue celebrates the lives of the everyday LGBT person. These photos are a
reminder that the LGBT community is numerous and diverse. We like to play softball, walk our dogs, raise funds for charities, shop, work, eat and play. These photos show the normality of being LGBT. We are the same. All of us. We do the same thing. We live and enjoy the same lives as our straight counterparts. We all have more in common than we do apart. We are a part of each other.
Special Thanks to the Photographers J.R. Davis
Larry Blackburn
Charlie Fredrickson
Nicholas Adkins
Steven Shires
... And all of you!
Additional photos are available online at SFGN.com/LGBTDay2018.
1 a.m.: Victor and Albert looking at the full moon in Wilton Station. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
12:01 a.m.: Roger, Yeisa, Felipe, and Carolina in the VIP at Boardwalk. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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morning
Make the Most of Today!
8 a.m.: Duke and Dusty waiting for Norm. Photo credit: Norm Kent.
11:55 a.m.: Proprietors Will Davis and Matt Chambers at “Day by Day” Shoppe, Northwood Rd, W Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson
Noon – Mitchell Grant and Cledson Grant about to have lunch at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Coral Springs. Submitted Photo.
7:35 a.m. Jason Parsley brushes his teeth as he prepares to take on the day. Photo credit: Jason Parsley
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morning
Rise and grind!
11:55 a.m.: Proprietors Will Davis and Matt Chambers at “Day by Day” Shoppe on Northwood Road in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson.
12 noon: Joe Muncey fixes flat for photographer at Wheel It In. Great shop – go see him! 12:10 NE 4th Ave. 33304. Photo credit: Steven Shires.
4:28 p.m.: Bob Oberle has your cocktail ready at Hard Rock Key West. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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afternoon
1:51 p.m.: Arck Have enjoys an afternoon cocktail at the Island House Resort. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
12:53 p.m.: Bobby Pauley always has a smile for guests at the Equator All Men Resort. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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2 p.m.: Derek Brinson and Brett Lewis taking a stroll on Lincoln Road in South Beach. Submitted photo.
afternoon
4 p.m.: Tiffany Fantasia performing her show at Palace in Miami Beach. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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afternoon
1:30 p.m.: Rolando Barrero, curator of BOX Gallery, encourages folks to “Shop Small,” at his gallery on Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson
1:09 p.m.: Billy Record slinging drinks poolside at the Equator All Male Resort. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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Sailing through the day... 10:25 a.m. Assortments owner Joe Carr and Jesse Capps provide the finest clothing in Key West. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
... riding the waves of life.
afternoon
3:19 p.m.: Donald Dotzauer maintains his pristine home in Key West. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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afternoon
Show your ... 3 p.m.: Mark Rippa with Harrison (front left) and Henry at the Push-ups for Pets event hosted by The Pet Project in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Nicholas Adkins.
3 p.m.: Sean and Philip from Team Smartypants get down at the Push-ups for Pets event hosted by The Pet Project in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Nicholas Adkins.
3 p.m.: Don Snodgrass and Steve Margolis with Dusty at the Push-ups for Pets event hosted by The Pet Project in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Nicholas Adkins.
8:45 p.m.: Ken Penta and Dave Shorey in Pompano beach for dinner on the intercostal. Submitted Photo.
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... true colors!
afternoon
3 p.m.: Laura Schonbachler with Cortez at the Push-ups for Pets event hosted by The Pet Project in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Nicholas Adkins.
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evening
6:08 p.m.: George Fernandez and Thomas Greenwood hanging out at Hard Rock Key West. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
6:30 p.m.: Life imitates Art! Charlie Fredrickson strikes a pose similar to the life-like guard art piece, at the annual art show at 1608 Gallery in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson.
9 p.m.: Jesse Monteagudo, Senior SFGN writer, with two of his Senior Boyfriends: Eddie Kunofsky and Ron Farago getting out of the movie, Boy Erased at The Last Picture Cinima, in Tamarac. Submitted Photo.
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EVENING
Life is a garden of wonders.
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6:45 p.m.: At the Gallery 1608 Annual Art Show. From left to right: Gallery 1608 curator Steve Johnson chats with Jim Watson, David Chin and Tom Hayden. This is the 29th year of this art exhibit. 1608 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson
9:09 p.m.: Bartenders Marky Mark Blackburn and Chris Moffett at the New Orleans House Garden Bar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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evening
Raise a good beer... 9:12 p.m.: Paul Galvin and Jeff Moss chill out at the Bourbon Street Pub. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
11:19 p.m.: Kyle & Lindsay keep your glass full at the 801 Bourbon Bar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
9:13 p.m.: Dell Lunsford, Donald Allman and Ralph Garcia hanging out at the Bourbon Street Pub. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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8 p.m.: Rick Dery serves with enthusiasm at Aqua Night Club. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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Evening
Sun down, fun rise...
11:55 p.m.: Randy Christenson and AJ Wasson waiting for the midnight show to start at HG Roosters in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson
12:35 a.m.: Arthur Powell and Bobby Walker enjoying an early morning drink at Bobby’s Monkey Bar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
8:02 p.m.: Jessica T. Deveraux entertains at Aqua Nightclubs nightly drag show. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
11:17 p.m.: Dakota Andrews & Sasha Coxx await you upstairs at the 801 Cabaret drag show. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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Time To Dance.
evening
7:54 p.m. Corey, Jay and Peter hanging at Aqua Night Club. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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7:56 p.m.: Dave Taylor is all smiles at the Sidebar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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6:24 p.m.: Marty McSorley always has a pleasant Happy Hour greeting at Bobby’s Monkey Bar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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6:20 p.m.: 2017 Fantasy Fest King Paul Murphy holds sway at the Saint Hotel. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
8 p.m.: Wiremag’s Rafa Carvajal with Grammy-winning recording artist Kimberly Davis and Peter Clark from Hot Spots at the White Party. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
7 p.m.: Jhonny, Victor Zepka, Jason Charles, and George Castrataro at The White Party. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
12 midnight: Lady Guy with Nikola working the door at The Manor. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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Raise your glasses.
evening
8 p.m.: Jason King (left) with Mayor Dean Trantalis at the White Party. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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Midnight
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! t I e d a M e W Thanks for joining us this year for our feature of just a normal day in LGBT life! There is no one experience that defines our daily lives. No one face represents us, and nothing holds us back. The last year has certainly seen its hardships for our incredibly diverse community. But these photos are here to remind us that when you
face the world one day at a time, there's always bound to be victory. As we look forward to whatever 2019 will bring, may we all remember the good times spent together as well as look forward to the many everyday adventures ahead! Don't forget to check out the rest online at SFGN.com/ DayGay2018.
12:40 a.m.: Arthur Powell, owner Bobby Walker and bartender Miss Elaine at Bobby’s Monkey Bar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
12:45 a.m.: Jeff Kucin rocks the nightly karaoke at Bobby’s Monkey Bar. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
Midnight: Melissa St. John, voted best Palm Beach County drag queen for four years, opens the weekly Saturday midnight show at HG Roosters in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Charlie Fredrickson.
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