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On Nov. 28, 2020, 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 relax at the beach, walk our dogs, raise funds for charities, bike ride, 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. Additional photos are available online at SFGN.com/LGBTday2020.
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11:55 p.m. - Artists Nevda, Claudia, Victor and Albert at the award-winning Claudia Castillo ART Studio. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
Photo 12:00 a.m. - Twist doo r hostest and world-famous Shelly Novak with two-time Emmy-winning acto r Vincent De Paul. Credit: J.R. Davis.
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MORNING
WINNING AT LIFE
Mitchell and Cledson Grant out on a morning walk in Coconut Creek. Submitted photo. Yvette (Dj Pride) Fernandez & Hernan Valverde of Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey check in with some of their valued accounts in the Galt Ocean area. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
10:09 a.m. - Julio takes out the recycling. Photo credit: Carina Mask. 9:41 a.m. - Chris Council whips up a frappé and beams a smile under his mask at Java Boys. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
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ALL DAY
Having a ... 5:22 p.m. - Guido poses with his dog Baccio on a late afternoon walk. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
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... Pawesome Day!
ALL DAY
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801's Mulysa Gard entertains the daytime crowd. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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NOON
And let your colors fly!
1:15 p.m. - Lorenzo Robertson brings his Ujima Binder to Franklyn Sinanan’s gallery space to discuss the possibilities of collaborating with each other in 2021. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
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Embrace the Wild
AFTERNOON
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No winter in sight
AFTERNOON
2:37 p.m. - Artist Pepe Mar unwinding after finishing his newest installation at the Frost Museum in his little piece of paradise. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
12:00 p.m. - Early afternoon sun for Michael and Antonio at Alexander's Guesthouse. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
6:30 p.m. - Team Matty’s after the game, posing with their mascott in red. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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Make the Most of Today!
AFTERNOON
Rusty & Stephen celebrated their 5th Anniversary with a quiet night at Rosie’s. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
6:00 p.m. - Royce and Andrew with the boys, cheering on their team at the Hurricane Showdown softball games. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
3:31 p.m. - Jessica Schnur, Tee “Teepop” Davis and Corrinne Engstrom pose together at a West Elm in Midtown Miami. Photo credit: Carina Mask. 5:30 p.m. - Hurricane Showdown Director Chris Aleman, Secretary Rocky Bowell, and Membership Coordinator Donald Desormoux at the registration table. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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AFTERNOON
Long-Distance Friends ;)
12:30 p.m. - Fantasy Fest King 2017 Paul Murphy tending to your every need at the Saint Hotel. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
1:35 p.m. - Will Davis at his “Day by Day” shop, Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach, celebrating “Shop Small” day. Photo credit: Charlie F.
3:30 p.m. - Rolando Barrero at The Box Gallery on Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, shown holding up CDs and books of the newly released first ever gender-fluid sci-fi comic “Billie.” Photo credit: Charlie F.
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AFTERNOON
5:15 p.m. - Teepop poses next to a mural that she worked on with Ruben Ubiera in Wynwood. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
3:13 p.m. - Pascal Doytier arranges the ornaments on display for ArtCares for Kids charity event at West Elm in Midtown Miami. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
3:27 p.m. - Monique Lassooij (black shirt) stands next to her ornaments she painted for the charity event for ArtCares for Kids at West Elm in Midtown Miami. On the right is Tee "Teepop" Davis (white shirt) next to Jessica Schnur (teal shirt), joined by a few other gallery guests. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
YOU LOOK DAZZLING!
4:30 p.m. - Bartender extrordinaire Stacie Charpentier mixes only the finest at 22&Co in the Aquaplex. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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AFTERNOON
1:00 p.m. - Chef/owner of PokĂŠ in the Rear Grant Portier and Aquaplex manager Shawn Clark just hanging. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
12:31 p.m. - Yoko Oso grabs a coffee at Cyth & Co. in Oakland Park Photo credit: Carina Mask.
2:00 p.m. - Sun, fun and cocktails at the Island House, Key West's premire all male guesthouse. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
Husbands Roger, Johnny & Chris take a much needed break from Christmas decorating. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
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1:26 p.m. - Franklin Sinanan stands in front of his art in his gallery in Oakland Park, Florida. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
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AFTERNOON
Feeling Bubbly
6:30 p.m. - The finest cocktails served to the finest patrons at 22&Co in the Aquaplex. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
6:05 p.m. - Claudia Castillo stands in front of her shop after decorating it with giant ornaments for Deck the Drive. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
5:00 p.m. - Jonathan Jump and Vickie at Boardwalk Bar serving up lunch and great drinks. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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On the move.
EVENING
11:45 p.m. - Daisy Pedals at the Voltair Grand Opening in West Palm Beach. ď ° Photo credit: Michael Cushman. 11:45 p.m. - Bartenders Marc Andre and Charlie stop to pose during the Leather Mask Ball. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
10:15 p.m. - Velvet Lenore and Rianna at the Voltair Grand Opening. Photo credit: Michael Cushman. Dynamic Holiday Duo Michael & Tom cozy up for the GMCSF Concert in Dania Pointe. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
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EVENING
Raise your glasses. 11:30 p.m. - The crew at Palace serving up the hottest South Beach has to offer. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
9:45 p.m. - Bria Ansara and Heather Mae Sloan enjoy the 801 cabaret Drag show. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
10:30 p.m. - Carlos and Mark with friends Pennys at the Duke. Photo credit: Michael Cushman.
Rianna Petrone, Velvet Lenore, Alyssa Lemay and Lisa Renee at Bambusa Bar and Grille in Naples. Credit: Velvet Lenore.
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EVENING
10:00 p.m. - Bambusa Bar and Grill in Naples. Photo credit: Credit: Velvet Lenore.
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Patrick Sheeran slinging drinks at Mangoes on Duval Street. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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11:00 p.m. - DJ Rent Boy spinning for a cause - that is, to benefit LAMBDA Men's Brotherhood at the Leather Mask Ball. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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EVENING
Time to get sassy
10:00 p.m. - At the Voltair Grand Opening in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Michael Cushman. Over at Lips, Franchesque Richards performs at a party to benefit the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Photo credit: Michael Cushman.
10:36 p.m. - Everyone at the Wilton Creamery wait for patrons to come by. Photo credit: Carina Mask. 12:01 a.m. - "Nathan's door hostess Dasha invites me into the new club." Quote and photo credit: J.R. Davis.
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NIGHT
Shining like the stars ...
Over at Lips, Nicholette hosts her birthday with a special twist... a party to benefit the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Photo credit: Michael Cushman. 11:55 p.m. - Scores’ JC with Twist General Manager JD and Stephen hanging out at Twist. Photo credit: J.R. Davis.
9:20 p.m. - 801 Cabaret Queen Epiphany looks to the heavens for inspiration. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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10:00 p.m. - Melissa St John performs at Penny’s At The Duke in Lake Worth. Photo credit: Michael Cushman.
NIGHT
South Florida Gay News Executive Ed itor Jason Parsley (le at their Boynton Be ft) with his husband ach home relaxing Aydin Koymen (rig in the hot tub with the ht) ir close friend Beth Amado (middle). Photo credit: Jason Parsley.
9:10 p.m. - Aqua Nightclub's patrons doing their best to socially distance. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
8:45 p.m. - John Rouge and partner Brad Buck enjoy a cocktail together at 22 & Co. in the Aquaplex. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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Over at Lips, Nicholette hosts her birthday with a special twist... a party to benefit the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Photo credit: Michael Cushman.
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NIGHT
toughing it out
10:22 p.m. - Rob uses a small circular saw to grind rails for installation at Carvelle Estriplet’s new bike shop. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
Boardwalk’s Jonathan & Vickie hold down the fort at Boardwalk. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
Mr. Eagle 2020 Cory David has some fun with his friends at the Leather Masked Ball XV. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
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NIGHT
9:30 p.m. - Aqua Nightclub's Jessica Devereaux channels Disney on stage. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
11:12 p.m. - Stephen Neil performs at The Pub in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
Jon Elu and friends at the Voltair Grand Opening in West Palm Beach. Photo credit: Michael Cushman.
10:00 p.m. - Ocean Grill owner/chef Lea Fettis takes a break from the evening maddness. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
8:01 p.m. - 801 Cabaret Queen Kylie Jean Lucille performs. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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NIGHT
Raise a good beer...
11:00 p.m. - H.G. Rooster’s bartenders work Saturday night at Penny’s at the Duke. From left to right: Allen Mena, Jeremy Krolikowski and Rolf Florexil. Photo credit: Charlie F.
9:00 p.m. - Valerie Edgington, SFGN Key West's Best Bartender slinging drinks at Aqua Nightclub. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
10:30 p.m. - The girls of the 801 Cabaret Mulysa Gard, Victoria's Secret and Epiphany. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
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NIGHT
For all your good friends! 10:50 p.m. - Ambiance of The Pub in Wilton Manors on a busy Saturday night during COVID-19. Plexiglass separates every bar go-er, and masks are mandated. Photo credit: Carina Mask.
Petrone performs. 11:30 p.m. - Rianna l Cushman. Photo credit: Michae
Barber Gabrielle stri
kes a pose while at The Eagle. Photo credit: Steph en Lang.
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MIDNIGHT
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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. This year has certainly seen its hardships for not just our own incredibly diverse community, but for the entire world. Yet these photos
. . . T NIGH
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 2021, 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/LGBTday2020.
11:00 p.m. - Aqua Nightclub's 8th Wonder of the World Inga socially distances while working the late show crowd. Photo credit: Larry Blackburn.
The LeBoy boys show their love and attention for the Girls at R House for their Drag Brunch. Photo credit: Stephen Lang.
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11:50 p.m. - Edua rdo and Joval at Twist, checking ou the Best Of 2020 t . Photo credit: J.R . Davis.