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ast week on Dec. 20, Arianna Lint, transgender activist and founder of TransLatina Coalition, was attacked in her Fort Lauderdale home by an unknown assailant. She suffered a broken arm as well as cuts and bruising. SFGN spoke to her shortly before she was scheduled to undergo surgery for her arm. Lint said the man who attacked her was there to install a television on her wall. He attacked her while she was distracted. She said police are investigating the crime but she’s not sure if it was motivated by hate or some other reason. “I have a lot of people who aren’t happy with the services I provide to the transgender
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community,” said Lint. She also said she’s very grateful for the outpouring of support she’s received from the LGBT community. “I’m feeling very blessed from the support I’ve received from the community and other agencies. They bring me lunch, talk to me on Facebook, and comfort me.” According to the Human Rights Campaign, 2017 was a particularly violent year for transgender individuals – 28 were fatally shot or killed by other violent means. “As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender people, we mourn those we have lost,” wrote HRC in the statement announcing the deaths.
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s the year comes to an end, and SFGN does its soft holiday issue, I have to reiterate that the most dangerous person in America is no immigrant. It is the president of the United States, Donald Trump. It is not because of his vile and visceral nastiness, repeated lying or the guttural vulgarity his meanness reveals every day on Twitter and the world stage. It is not because of his toxic racism, undeniable chauvinism, or his never-ending self-aggrandizing posts of how great he thinks he is. No, it’s because this man, who speaks honorably of despots, demagogues, and dictators, wants to become one himself. It’s because from the day he was inaugurated he has engaged in a systematic war on a Free Press, which he thinks is a cute and crowdpleasing monologue. It is not. Democracy is not a game show. This is a nearly unprecedented presidential assault on journalism everywhere in order to discredit those who criticize him editorially or report on him factually. It’s despicable, and it’s treason, and anyone who joins in the use of his fabricated phrase, ‘Fake News,’ is complicit in the conspiracy. Trump was not only smart enough to get elected president, he was astute enough to know the media would hate him for his arrogance, brashness and never-ending duplicity. From the outset of his campaign, he knew he had to undermine them before they would undermine him. Thus, he undertook a sophisticated and coordinated plan to make them his tool of scorn and derision, so much so its credibility would already be shattered even when they legitimately went after him. It worked. The press became Trump’s foil, and now, when the mainstream media exposes his crudeness or corruption, his minions scoff at it all as ‘fake news.’ Followers being what they are, everyone from school kids to nonprofit agency directors derisively deny accusations against them now as ‘fake news’ as well. Trump’s presidency has
created a new lexicon of excuses for liars. Trump is not a consequential president. He is a conspiratorial one. He is attempting to sabotage our democracy by demonizing independent reporters, undermining institutions, and dividing communities by fomenting cynicism. It is not just Charlottesville. It’s from coast to coast and there is a cost to all of us. The tone and tenor from the White House has been condescending and crude, from its indicted and convicted national security advisor Michael Flynn to Steve Brannon, the refugee from a barber shop and 1878. Lock them up. They are poisoning politics. It did not take much of a dose, but they are lowering even those standards. As George Bush recently said, “Bigotry seems emboldened, nationalism has become distorted into nativism, and political statements have been subject to outright fabrication.” And Bush was hardly a liberal. He was, however, an American first and Republican, second. Even Richard Nixon was. Trump cares only about Trump. Trump is a man who will try to destroy anything and everything that interferes with his self congratulatory promotions. A Free Press stands in his way. It is caustic and critical not celebratory and reverential. It analyses and evaluates, reveals and exposes, unveils and discloses. This is not good for a man who lives with secrets, from his tax returns to his womanizing, from his law suits to his lies and misleading statements. At last count, there were 1,628 of them in his first 268 days in office. He is not a conservative espousing articulate Reagan-esque principles. He is an unprincipled and purposefully vicious person who advances his own interest while denigrating and demeaning honorable persons who infringe on his largesse, whether they are distinguished United States senators or former directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It’s never been about ‘Little Marco.’ It’s always been about ‘Disgusting Donald.’ As the USA Today said, “A president who would all but call Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand a whore is not fit to clean the toilets in the Barack Obama Presidential Library or to shine George W. Bush’s shoes.”
We join with the USA Today in asserting that Trump’s behavior is “sickening, corrosive to the enterprise of a shared governance based on common values and the consent of the governed.” Trump’s own national appointees, from the Secretary of State to top CIA leaders have called him an ‘idiot,’ a ‘moron’, a ‘narcissist,’ and so much more, but those names don’t matter. What matters is that freedom is under attack, democracy is being threatened, and that the president is priming the pump for violence against reporters here and around the world. Those who get to see him up close know this. The saddest part of engaging a bully on his terms and responding in kind is that you lower yourself to his unseemly standards. But tell me my friends where else do you fight a gutter rat than in the gutter? How else do you drain the swamp without being willing to wrestle the gator in his milieu? Call the man for what he is — a would be despot who would ban dissent if he could. He already wants to put you in jail and fire you for not saluting the flag. What’s next? When will he say we have to start bowing to the president? Has he already not demanded loyalty oaths from his staff and government officials who are supposed to be independent? Who is next? Do you need another White House staff meeting to watch the entire Cabinet grovel to his whims? We already have 98 percent of the Republican senators doing that. Finally, there should be no doubt in your
mind that the chorus of anger President Trump is orchestrating against the press is organized and conspiratorial, designed secretly by his own selected paid-off operatives, greased by the billions he has sleazily earned over the years. One by one they will come forward and methodically throw dirt on his critics, challenging their patriotism and honor, with name calling and nastiness, questioning their integrity and independence. Make no mistake about it. That is the kind of person you are up against. An evil one. It happens. As far as I am concerned, we are in a race, one to see if we can save our democratic institutions before a president named Trump destroys them. If you hear him say again the system is rigged, slap yourself upside the head. Remind your brain at that time he is the one rigging it. Rise to the challenge. Be a force for reason and righteousness, decency and dignity. Stand up to the man. Let him know you won’t be suppressed or silenced. Make your voice heard like it is the 1960’s all over again. Protest with passion, with a song in your hearts and perseverance as your creed. Don’t let anyone turn you around. March in every rally, speak at every political event and vote in every election. I have a new slogan for you: Take America Back. Yes, my friends, the most dangerous man in America is Donald Trump. Let’s start doing something about it with our pens and principles. 12.27.2017 •
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he United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released an open letter demonizing transgender children and rejecting their identities as a “false idea.” “The movement today to enforce the false idea — that a man can be or become a woman or vice versa — is deeply troubling,” the letter, titled “Created Male and Female,” claims. The letter appears to show two conflicting sides — it states transgender people should be respected, but also condemns them. “A person’s discomfort with his or her sex, or the desire to be identified as the other sex, is a complicated reality that needs to be addressed with sensitivity and truth,” it reads, stating these people deserve “to be heard and treated with respect.” However, the letter also states children “are harmed when they are told that they can ‘change’ their sex or, further, given hormones that will affect their development and possibly render them infertile as adults.” It claims parents need better guidance, rejecting the legitimacy of gender identity by referring to it as “gender ideology.” “Gender ideology harms individuals and societies by sowing confusion and selfdoubt,” the letter continues. “The state itself has a compelling interest, therefore, in maintaining policies that uphold the scientific fact of human biology and supporting the social institutions and norms that surround it.” In other words, the bishops want the state to use biology to reject a child’s
gender identity. “We also believe that God created each person male or female; therefore, sexual difference is not an accident or a flaw — it is a gift from God that helps draw us closer to each other and to God. What God has created is good. God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” This argument ignores the intersex population — people born with sex characteristics that “do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies,” according to the United Nations for LGBT Equality. The letter was signed by twenty religious leaders, listed below: •Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera •Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. •Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz •Most Rev. James D. Conley •The Most Rev. Dr. Foley Beach •The Rev. John F. Bradosky •The Rt. Rev. John A. M. Guernsey •Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison •Imam Faizal Khan •Melchisedek •The Rt. Rev. Eric V. Menees •Rev. Eugene F. Rivers, III •Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz, PhD •The Rev. Paull Spring •Rev. Tony Suarez •Very Rev. Nathanael Symeonides •The Rev. Dr. L. Roy Taylor •Andrew Walker •The Rev. Dr. David Wendel •Paul Winter
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5-2 vote from Palm Beach County made history today by becoming the first county in Florida — as well as the largest county in the United States — to ban the practice of conversion therapy for minors. Conversion therapy refers to a number of therapeutic methods aiming to change an individual’s sexuality or gender identity. LGBT youth are usually placed into these types of therapy by their parents who believe that changing their sexuality is the best option. However, the practice has been condemned by nearly every major psychological association including the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry, World Health Organization, American Psychiatric Association and more, and has been found to lead lasting effects on children’s’ propensity for intimacy, relationships and more. “We applaud the efforts by the county commissioners to ensure that the children of Palm Beach County are protected from these harms, and that their families aren’t duped by trusted professionals to whom they turn for support during a vulnerable time,” Carolyn Reyes, the Youth Policy Counsel and Coordinator of the National Center for Lesbian Rights Born Perfect campaign to end conversion therapy, said. She continued, “Numerous studies have linked conversion
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therapy to depression, substance abuse and even suicide, and these risks are particularly acute for youth.” This ban, like the others enacted in Florida cities such as Miami Beach, Key West and Wilton Manors will only affect state-licensed psychologists and children under the age of 18. Clergy members and other non-licensed therapists are not affected by the ban and are still free to practice conversion therapy.
“Numerous studies have linked conversion therapy to depression, substance abuse and even suicide, and these risks are particularly acute for youth.” - Carolyn Reyes
Alongside county commissioners, the ban was made possible by the efforts of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), NCLR and more. This countywide ban will encompass 39 municipalities as well as unincorporated areas within the county, more than doubling the 16 cities in Florida that had previously passed similar bans. A number of states such as California, Nevada, Oregon and Vermont have passed statewide bans, but multiple attempts to enact the same statewide in the state of Florida have failed. Broward County is working on a similar ban and is expected to enact it in January. Gainesville City Commissioners are also expected to enact a ban in the coming months. “Palm Beach County made history today, becoming the first county in Florida to ban conversion therapy for minors,” Senior Policy Counsel for the Southern Poverty Law Center Scott McCoy said. “We applaud the county’s commissioners for supporting the well-being of LGBTQ youth, and for taking a stand against this extremely dangerous and fraudulent practice that claims to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity.”
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New Ways Ministry: Gender is not a choice Brittany Ferrendi
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atholic organization New Ways Ministry released a rebuttal to claims parents should reject their transgender children. In an open letter through The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, twenty religious leaders condemn transgender people by calling their gender identity “false ideas.” In a response written by Executive Director of NWM Francis DeBernando, the organization picks apart the letter’s arguments. “A negative statement on gender identity from 20 U.S. religious leaders shows the continued ignorance of gender awareness that exists among people who shape church teaching and policy,” NWM stated. “This statement is dangerous because it distributes false information which can lead to attitudes, policies, and practices which will do physical and emotional harm to transgender people, a community already with a high risk of becoming victims of hate crimes.” They continue on by reaffirming that gender is determined by more than just genitalia. “The main problem with the statement is that it claims that gender is determined only by genitalia, a view which modern science and people’s experience have shown to be insufficient. Gender is also determined by other biological factors, often not immediately visible, such as
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hormones, genetics, brain composition, and internal self-understanding.” NWM also takes issue bishops claiming socio-cultural norms about gender affect gender identities. “Cultural history shows that in every society people have always existed who do not fit the male-female binary system of categorizing gender,” the organization wrote. “Gender identity questions are not a modern phenomenon brought on by what some people see as a permissive culture. If anything, modern attitudes about gender are allowing people who do not fit the gender binary to live authentically and truthfully the way that God has created them.” NWM also points out gender is not a choice. It calls it a discovery as people develop “both biologically and socioculturally” in the same way that sexual orientation “is self-discovered by an individual.” “To force someone to live inauthentically is neither healthy nor holy.” To conclude their rebuttal, NWM points out that only 20 religious leaders in the US signed it, which “indicates that the overwhelming majority of religious leaders did not support the statement’s message.” NVM encourages readers to write to these bishops to “express your points of view about transgender acceptance.”
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Sex in the Park: Colohatchee Still a Hot Spot Police claim incidents reduced though By Michael d’Oliveira
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GoFundMe Page Set Up to Improve City Christmas Tree By Michael d’Oliveira The Wilton Manors Police Department says that sexual activity at Colohatchee Park is down, but that the problem still isn’t over. The park has been used as a sex rendezvous for over a decade, and even appears on a gay cruising website, CruisingGays.com, as a place with “All kinds of guys from twinks to older gents to musclemen looking for a quick blow job.” In 2006, the Sun Sentinel reported on “Operation Get-A-Room” which was an effort by police to dissuade people from using the park for sex. That reputation has caused some residents to stop using the park. Domaris Cobian, a first-time park user who lives in Fort Lauderdale, said she was unaware of the park’s reputation but said she would continue to use it because it feels like a safe place. At a recent commission meeting, resident Boyd Corbin said he saw a man at Colohatchee masturbating. Corbin criticized the city for not doing enough. “They seem to think they can clean it up with an event every so often,” he said, referring to the Woof & Wine events held there. Previously, officials have said that the more the park is used by dog owners, the less likely it will be used for sex. “The WMPD has not made any arrests at Colohatchee Park for lewd behavior or sexual acts over the last six months . . . Our work is not done until this activity ceases
to exist,” wrote Assistant Police Chief Gary Blocker in an email. Blocker outlined a number of efforts that have been undertaken to address the problem: locking the bathroom door [the bathroom at the boat ramp remains unlocked], blocking off a “troublesome section of the boardwalk to mitigate unwanted lewd and sexual activity,” walking patrols of the park by police, a park ranger, and city staff, and a plan to add enhancements and programming to the park. According to the minutes of the Oct. 19 meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board, Leisure Services Department Director Patrick Cann said that boardwalk reinforcements would be undertaken and the city would “add a fitness trail and fitness zones and improve the dog play areas while removing the underutilized features” of the park. “It just needs a lot of work. It just needs a good overhaul,” said former mayor John Fiore about the park at a commission meeting several months ago. One resident, who now uses a dog park closer to his home and asked to have his name withheld from publication, said he’s not sure if the park will ever stop completely being a place where men come to have sex. In particular, he didn’t thinking locking the bathroom was the right solution to the problem. “It’s a band aid. I don’t think there is a solution . . . You can’t arrest your way out of this. But I’m excited the city is going to revamp the park.”WMG
The city’s Christmas tree is still up, but Wilton Manors resident Jaclyn St. James is already thinking about making next year’s tree better. St. James has started a GoFundMe page to raise $1,000 to overhaul the decorations and come up with a new theme. So far, about $600 has been raised. Visit gofundme.com/ wilton-manor-christmas-treedécor to donate. “I’ve heard so many people complain about the tree. They say ‘oh, it looks the same’ and ‘it’s boring.’ So, I just kind of took the initiative to make the change. I’m from New York and decorations up there are always grand.” St. James originally tried to raise the money for this year’s tree but decided there wasn’t enough time. “It just kind of went from there . . . I might as well start fundraising for it now
[so it will be nice for next year].” In response to the GoFundMe page and a meeting city staff had with St. James, Leisure Services Department Director Patrick Cann said the city is working with St. James on the tree. “They’ve had good communication. Our staff did add decorations after speaking with her . . . some of the old ones need to be replaced.” But St. James isn’t just looking for money. Volunteers are also wanted. Already I’ve got 20 people willing to donate their time. It doesn’t have to be money it can be their time and effort. We’re not just looking for money, we’re looking for people willing to help. It’s going to be a community effort. WMG To volunteer, email St. James at jaclynstjames12@gmail.com or mparks@wiltonmanors.com 954-390-2120.
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Thank You to Our Local Officials For Looking Ahead By Sal Torre
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Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, being able to spring back into shape. Judging by the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, we still have a lot of work cut out for us. Months later, the streetlights along Powerline Road here in Wilton Manors are still not working. Many of us still have property damage, still waiting for contractors, and are seeking out ways to pay for the work that needs to be done. Many residents had to wait to have power restored and some over three weeks before having internet service restored, causing a huge burden for residents and businesses throughout our city. The good news is that regional leaders here in South Florida have the concept of resilience sharply in focus when it comes to how our region deals with the effects of climate change moving forward. This past week Broward County hosted the 9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit. The four counties of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach are working together to lead the way in a regional response to climate change, while our Governor and national leaders bury their heads in the sand. The summit was a sold-out event and a huge success. I had the privilege of attending both days of the Summit, and walked away amazed at the work and planning going on as local governments, non-profits, communities and the business sector work together to bring about a solid regional response to the effects that we are already and will continue to experience due to climate change here in South Florida and around the world. The good news is that the strict Florida Building Code put into place after Hurricane Andrew works and works very well. Unfortunately, it does not affect all the pre-existing buildings and homes throughout the area. As time and development move ahead, we will see a greater portion of low and moderate income families placed at greater and greater risk because of the effects of climate change. Residents with resources can make the needed adjustments and build resilience to the growing risks. However, at-risk populations struggling to get by daily, those living below the poverty level, and those working at low wage jobs will suffer most from the intensifying heatwaves, the rising cost to run outdated AC units, fear of opening their windows at night due to concerns of robbery and theft, and will be the ones most likely to suffer displacement after a storm. One step local cities can quickly move ahead on is the designation of Action Areas within our neighborhoods. Our park facilities and community centers can be equipped with generators,
back-up fuel, and supplies. After a storm event, these facilities can become the focal point within each neighborhood, serving as cooling stations for our at-risk population, charging stations where residents can charge their phones, Wi-Fi zones, and gathering points for distribution of needed supplies. This is a vital step in building resiliency into Wilton Manors’ action plan, providing the basic tools for residents to begin with the task of getting life back to normal. On a much grander and costlier scale, infrastructure projects will be the big-ticket items. Drainage projects, pumping stations, and solar power installations all come with a high price tag. Luckily for us here in Wilton Manors, our city has done a fantastic job of upgrading and investing in the city’s infrastructure wherever and whenever possible. Our city is not alone in its search for necessary funding for needed upgrades and projects. Residents also face a similar struggle. Seawalls will have to be raised, repaired, or replaced at the expense of property owners. Hurricane impact windows, new roofs, solar panels, and other home improvements that build resiliency into our properties are very expensive. Speakers at the summit touted the P.A.C.E. program as a funding source and a great tool for homeowners to utilize for these upgrades. For more information on this very important program, residents can visit Broward County’s website, Broward.org. As our city moves ahead with Land Use and Zoning changes along the Andrews Ave./Oakland Park Blvd. Corridor, we should not miss the opportunity to redevelop this vital corridor into a regional showpiece. Smart and Green Growth, with higher density sustainable housing, utilizing the latest advances in solar and ecofriendly development, along existing transit routes and within walking distance to our town center along Wilton Drive represents the future of our city. As we leave hurricane season behind us, move ahead with holiday festivities, and ring in the New Year in a few short weeks, let us also look to the future and embrace the changes we need to make. As a community working together, we can create the roadmap necessary to guide us through our journey. The ability to plan, allocate funding, build resilience into our budgeting process and take action on climate change will make us stronger and will continue to make life just better here for many years to come. Happy Holidays Wilton Manors, and Best Wishes for a wonderful new year ahead! WMG
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Business
Art
City, Police Department Sign Three-year PBA Contract By Michael d’Oliveira
$3,000 Reward Offered in Dollar General Robbery
By Michael d’Oliveira
According to the Wilton Manors Police Department, two individuals robbed the Dollar General at 2797 N. Andrews Ave. in Wilton Manors on Dec. 4 at 4:30 a.m. Police responded after a passerby noticed the glass of the front door had been smashed in. Video of the robbery shows a silver or white older model four-door vehicle parked in front of the business and two suspects exiting the vehicle. One of the suspects smashed the glass and numerous items were stolen. Suspect one is a dark-skinned male who wore a royal blue colored hooded sweatshirt with what appears to be camouflaged colored shorts and dark-colored sneakers. Suspect two is a light-skinned individual wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with what appears to be the “Hollister” brand bird logo on the front and white or light colored shorts.
The suspects wore masks over their faces, including a “Jason” hockey mask. Video of the incident can be viewed at youtu.be/mvcgqzdfosc. Anyone with information on the burglary is asked to contact Detective Patrick Newton at pnewton@ wmpd.org or 954-390-2150 or submit an anonymous tip through Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954- 493-8477 or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A $3,000 reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. WMG
Photo courtesy of the WMPD.
If you want to get a contract signed with and the city of Wilton Manors for getting a the police quickly and cheaply, just get rid great contact done for our members.” PBA members will get a 1 percent cost of of the lawyers. Mayor Gary Resnick said that was the key living adjustment each year of the contract to Wilton Manors officials and the Broward and are eligible for a 0 to 3 percent merit County Police Benevolent Association pay increase. Other changes include increases in [PBA], which represents the city’s police officers, agreeing on a new contract – hourly pay for private shift work and field officially approved by the commission at training officer pay, an increase in the its Dec. 19 meeting. Commissioner Scott vehicle take home payroll deduction for Newton abstained from commenting officers who live more than 30 miles away, and additional vacation or voting because his time after 15 years of service. son, Patrick, is a police There is also an increase officer with the city. in the top of pay ranges by Commissioner Tom Green, 2 percent in year one, and who was absent, also did increase bottom and top of not vote. pay ranges by 2 percent in “Once we took the years two and three. lawyers out of it . . . it For 2017-2018, police worked in a very collegial salaries and benefits cost the atmosphere,” Resnick said. city $4.8 million. Because of The mayor, an attorney, the PBA contract, that will said the city saved tens - Leigh Ann Henderson increase by $124,600 in of thousands of dollars City Manager 2018, $145,700 in 2019, and by not dragging out the $155,000 in 2020. proceedings and paying Commissioner Julie Carson praised the additional attorney’s fees. “I know we’re proud of this and the PBA contract and Vice Mayor Justin Flippen said is as well,” said City Manager Leigh Ann he was glad to see it was “on parity with” the contract given to the general employees. In Henderson. On Dec. 1 on its Twitter account, @ the past, Flippen said the city’s non-police goBCPBA, the PBA wrote “The Wilton employees should get similar raises as PBA Manors membership unanimously voted employees because they are also important to approve a new three-year contract. to running the city. WMG Congratulations to our PBA representatives
“I know we’re proud of this and the PBA is as well.”
Community
Wilton Manors Resident Raises Money for Homeless Veteran By Michael d’Oliveira On any given night across this country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that about 40,000 veterans are on the street because they’re homeless. This holiday season, Celeste Ellich is working to try and lower that statistic by at least one. Ellich, a Wilton Manors resident and U.S. Navy veteran, is raising money to help Navy veteran Delroy Hamilton buy a car. She said she was “excited and overwhelmed” about helping Hamilton. “It’s good to do something for somebody that needs help. Christmas shouldn’t just be about toys. He wasn’t asking for much, but I’m glad we can help him.” So far, she’s collected a couple hundred dollars from individuals in the Broward Log Cabin Republican Club and others to be used to help Hamilton buy the car. Log Cabin members have also pledged to help other veterans and their families during the holidays. Hamilton, a single father of three
children ages 4, 3, and 1, separated from his wife. The children have been living with family members but Hamilton said he’s living on the streets of Fort Lauderdale; his wife has been at U.S. Army boot camp for the last two months. He said he supports her goal because it’s a way to better herself and their children in the longx term. In the short-term though, support has come sporadically – gift cards for groceries and a 45-day hotel voucher from Operation Sacred Trust, an organization based in Hollywood that helps homeless veterans. Long-term help has arrived in the form of being recently-hired as an electrician. “I’m just waiting on the hiring start date. Once we get the ball rolling [and I catch up on some past debt] . . . I’ll be able to support myself and my kids.” But despite all the setbacks he’s had to face, Hamilton said he’s grateful and thankful for what he’s received and says others in similar situations shouldn’t lose hope. “I had no choice but to humble myself . . . Just continue to do what you’re doing you’ll continue to receive your blessing,” he said. To make a donation to help Hamilton, email Ellich at celestefsr@aol.com or call 954-3262468. WMG
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Community
Commission Approves Medical Marijuana Retail Centers
Businesses That Owe Money to City Can’t Fly Temporary Signs
By Michael d’Oliveira Wilton Manors will allow the operation of medical marijuana retail center dispensaries. Commissioners approved the dispensaries at their Dec. 19 meeting. Commissioner Tom Green was the only one not to vote in favor because he was absent. Under state law, cities can prohibit dispensaries. But, if they allow them, they must regulate them the same as pharmacies. Before the vote, commissioners rescinded a previous ordinance that was more restrictive on dispensaries. “I’m happy to see it repealed,” said Commissioner Julie Carson. In the past, Carson said she wants dispensaries in the city so they can serve the needs of residents who genuinely benefit from the use of medical marijuana. Under the new regulations, dispensaries can only be located on Wilton Drive, Oakland Park Boulevard, Andrews Avenue, parts of Powerline Road, and parts of Northeast 26 Street. Mayor Gary Resnick asked staff to assure him new dispensaries would actually be able to open under the new regulations
By Michael d’Oliveira
and they responded that they would. At a previous commission meeting, Resnick said he had spoken to a dispensary that was interested in opening in the city, but he did not provide the name of the company. Existing pharmacies, which choose to dispense medial marijuana, would be grandfathered in, but new dispensaries would be prohibited from being within 500 feet of schools, and child daycare facilities. WMG
A last-minute change to a temporary sign ordinance means that business owners who owe money to the city, including fines and liens, won’t be allowed to fly a feather flag or banner to advertise their business. Under the ordinance, business owners along Wilton Drive, Dixie Highway, portions of Northeast 26 Street, portions of Northeast 6
Avenue, Oakland Park Blvd, Andrews Avenue, and portions of Powerline Road are eligible to put up flags or banners if they don’t owe money to the city. Mayor Gary Resnick proposed the change at the Dec. 19 commission meeting and it was approved by every commissioner except Tom Green, who was absent.WMG
Briefs
Check out what’s happening By Michael d’Oliveira
Around Town
New Parking Meters Will Take Credit Cards
Tree Giveaway Wilton Manors’ Third Annual Tree Giveaway will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. at Mickel Park, 2675 NW 7 Ave. Residents who come will be able to choose from multiple tree and shrubs species. Prior to receiving plant material, residents will be required to visit educational stations, such as the National Wildlife Federation, proper planting and pruning, tree selection, and “right plant - right place.” Proof of residency is required. WMG
Artists Wanted for Art Expo
Trees, Police, and Artists
Sponsors Needed for Wilton Manors WMPD Makes Multiple Arrests Elementary’s Science Night Science this Nightmonth, at Wilton Earlier the Manors Wilton Elemennors Elementary is located at Manors Police Department 2401 NE 3 Ave.the To sponsor the announced arrest one of ofnine stations, call 754-322-8950. juveniles$50 andeach, one adult made during WMG operations in the city’s Central and Westside neighborhoods designed to combat holiday-related crime. The charges against the suspects include burglary, prowling, and possession of stolen property. The WMPD thanked the residents who called in suspicious activity and
asked that residents continue to do so in the future. To report suspicious activity, call 954-764-4357. WMG
Artists of all mediums are invited to register to be part of the Saturday, Jan. 20 Art Expo on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. The Expo is a monthly event that occurs every third Saturday of the month until May. Business owners and other occupants on Wilton Drive host individual artists displaying and selling their paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry or any other types of art. To sign-up, go to wmae.org/artists, call 754-200-2979 Ext: 602, or email vpo@wmeg.org. WMG
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Convictions
Jesse’s Journal
The First Trump Year Jesse Monteagudo
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have not written much about Donald president, Trump promised to “make Trump, his administration, or their America great again;” by which he ongoing attempt to destroy everything meant an America of native-born, white, I hold dear, for two reasons. Christian, cisgender heterosexuals. By First, as one who dominates the news exploiting this (admittedly brilliant) for better or for worse (mostly the latter), slogan, and the public’s fear of Muslims, Trump has been written about by so many immigrants, criminals, Blacks, queers and writers and journalists that for one more others, Trump got enough votes to win the of us to do so would only be repetitious. Electoral College. Trump is the center of his universe and any Since then, the Donald has continued piece about him would only enhance his to delight his base - including white monstrous ego, even if he dismisses it as supremacists and other bigots - by “fake news.” attacking Muslims, immigrants, foreigners, Second, I am not getting any younger, and minority groups, kneeling football players, Trump’s antics only threaten my physical the “fake news” media and Hillary Clinton. and mental well-being. Meanwhile, Trump and his This is especially true administration have done of Trump’s daily Twitter their best to destroy all the messages, a neverprogress made by President The recent ending series of petty Obama and his predecessors. elections in and hateful rants, the Trump’s executive orders, his products of a sick mind. I administrative and judicial Virginia, New wish I could live without appointments, his repudiation enduring any more Jersey, Alabama of major treaties - most Trump twits. Instead, notably the Paris Agreement and elsewhere the print, broadcast and on Climate Change - have online media continue greatly damaged this country, shows what to inform me about other nations, and the planet the anti-Trump them, raising my blood as a whole. pressure and making me When it comes to LGBT Resistance can nostalgic for the days issues, Trump has come a of Obama, the Bushes, long way from the day when do when we Clinton, Reagan, Carter he unfurled an upside-down go out to the or anyone but Trump. Rainbow Flag at a campaign As a candidate for rally, all in the wrong
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direction. Though Trump might not be the most homophobic President ever, he has gone a long way to undo President Obama’s positive policies. With hardly an exception, Trump’s appointments (mostly white men) have extensive anti-LGBT records, Vice President Mike Pence being the most notorious one. Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s first appointment to the Supreme Court, is already moving that Court’s direction against us. So are the federal judges that Trump keeps appointing while the public’s attention is focused on Trump’s insane twits. Trump has exploited transphobia by ordering a ban on trans troops and withdrawing President Obama’s protections for trans students in public schools. Under Trump’s loathsome Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, the Department of Justice has stopped protecting LGBT people, supporting instead those who claim that their “religious freedoms” are being violated by our own human rights. What can we do? The judiciary has so far stopped several Trump orders, most notably his order against trans troops, but favorable rulings
will be fewer and fewer as Trump appoints more right-wing judges. And Congress will continue to allow Trump to do whatever he wants as long as the Republicans control both the Senate and the House of Representatives. We can wait for Robert Mueller to finish his investigations and, hopefully, indict Trump and his minions, but this could take forever and might never happen. What we can and must do to stop Trump from destroying us all is to vote and to resist. The recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, Alabama and elsewhere shows what the anti-Trump Resistance can do when we go out to the polls. Together, we outnumber Trump’s white supremacists and other deplorables. We are Black Lives Matter, Indivisible, the Dreamers, environmentalists, civil libertarians, LGBT activists, and women and men with the courage to say “me too” and name those who are guilty of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape, even if he is the president of the United States. We must not stop, even if it raises my blood pressure to continue. This is a fight that we cannot lose.
Jesse Monteagudo is a freelance writer and journalist. He has been an active member of South Florida's LGBT community for more than four decades and has served in various community organizations.
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I Am A Camera
LGBT DAYS
Pier Angelo
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hristopher Isherwood was a novelist, playwright, screen-writer, autobiographer, and diarist. He was also gay and made this a theme of some of his writing. He was born near Manchester in the north of England in 1904, became a U.S. citizen in 1946, and died in 1986. “I Am a Camera” is a 1951 Broadway play by John Van Druten adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s novel Goodbye to Berlin, which is part of The Berlin Stories. The title is a quote taken from the novel’s first page: “I am a camera with its shutter open, quite passive, recording, not thinking..... Recording the man shaving at the window opposite and the woman in the kimono washing her hair. Some day, all this will have to be developed, carefully printed, fixed.” The original production was staged by John Van Druten, with scenic and lighting design by Boris Aronson and costumes by Ellen Goldsborough. It opened at the Empire Theatre in New York City on November 28, 1951 and ran for 214 performances before closing on July 12, 1952. The production was a critically acclaimed success for both Julie Harris as the insouciant Sally Bowles, winning her the first of five Tony Awards of her career for Best Leading
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Actress in a play, and for Marian Winters, who won both the Theater World Award and Tony Award for Featured Actress in a Play. The play also won for John Van Druten the New York Drama Critics’ Circle for Best American Play (1952). It also earned the famous review by Walter Kerr, “Me no Leica.” The story served as the inspiration for the acclaimed musical and then movie “Cabaret.” In 1931 Berlin, young American Sally Bowles performs at the Kit Kat Klub. A new British arrival in the city, Brian Roberts, moves into the boarding house where Sally lives. Sally tries seducing Brian and suspects he may be gay. Brian tells Sally that on three previous occasions he has tried to have physical relationships with women, all of which failed. They become friends, and Brian witnesses Sally’s anarchic, bohemian life in the last days of the German Weimar Republic. Sally and Brian become lovers despite their earlier reservations; they conclude that his previous failures with women were because they were “the wrong three girls.” Sally befriends Maximilian von Heune, a rich playboy baron who takes her and Brian to his country estate; it becomes ambiguous which of the duo Max is seducing. After
a sexual experience with Brian, Max loses interest in the two and departs for Argentina. During an argument, when Sally tells Brian that she has been having sex with Max, Brian reveals that he has as well. Brian and Sally later reconcile, and Sally reveals that Max left them money and mockingly compares the sum with what a professional prostitute gets. Although less explicit compared to other films made in the 1970s, Cabaret dealt explicitly with topics like corruption, sexual ambiguity, false dreams and Nazism. Tim Dirks at Filmsite.org notes: “The sexually-charged, semi-controversial, kinky musical was the first one ever to be given an X rating (although later re-rated) with its numerous sexual flings and hedonistic club life. There was considerable sexual innuendo, profanity, casual sex talk (homosexual and heterosexual), some evidence of antiSemitism, and even an abortion in the film.” It was also rated X in the UK and later re-rated as 15plus. The film has been listed as one of the most important for queer cinema for its depictions of homosexuality, revolutionary at the time of its release. It turned Liza Minnelli into a gay icon. Film blogs have elected it as “the gayest winner in the history of the Academy.”
T B G L A Day In a d i r o l F h t u So
Early Morning
On November 18, 2017 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 stronger together.
Special Thanks to the Photographers Chuck LaChance
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... And readers like you!
Additional photos are available online at SFGN.com/DayGay2017.
12:30 a.m.: Mark, Mokha, Montresse, Cory and Deja in the VIP at Boardwalk in Fort Lauderdale.
1:30 a.m. Door hostess Lady Guy welcoming the guys into the party at The Manor in Wilton Manors.
1:00 a.m.: Victor and Albert checking out from the Ed Lugos Resort in Wilton Manors.
3:00 a.m.: Erika Norell Dazzling the crowd at The Manor.
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Morning
Greet the morning. 8:00 a.m.: Jose Texidor walking Ash in Key West.
7:30 a.m.: Greg Goodman participates in the Turkey Trot 5k in Delray Beach.
8:00 a.m. Dawn Holloway: "Its time to wake up looking at the best thing in the world, my grandson Cameron !!."
8:00 a.m. Rolando Barrero has breakfast with his feathered friend Stanley in West Palm Beach.
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Morning
Rise and grind!
8:00 a.m.: Members of the Java Club Gang, including Rick, Howard, and Dennis, enjoy early morning coffee in Wilton Manors plaza.
7:00 a.m.: Jay and his furry friend out for an early morning walk and coffee in Wilton Manors.
8:00 a.m.: James and Ricky, members of the Java Club gang, enjoy an early morning coffee in Wilton Manors plaza.
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Morning
Make the Most of Today!
9:51 a.m.: Lily Landstrom in Lake Worth during her morning workout on a sunny Saturday morning in South Florida! Jogging laps at Plantation Central Park, followed by weight lifting at LA Fitness on University Drive, Lily is training for the 2018 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. 9:00 a.m.: At Fort Lauderdale beach on A1A, Alan Aghazadian and Josh Meneses, shuttling a pup named Stella to their Wilton's Manor Doggie Daycare, Resort & Spa. "The life of dogs owned by our local LGBT's is fur-bulous!"
9:00 a.m.: Sheila and Sara take an early morning walk on Wilton Drive.
9:00 a.m.: Juan of Richard's Hair Salon working the morning shift.
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MORNING
12:00 p.m.: Missy Shires-Garten-Williams watches as all of her daddies head out for the day.
10:10 a.m.: Stephan Laurin takes away some dirty plates at the Floridian on East Las Olas, where he has worked for 17 years. 12:45 p.m.: Mark Silver, jewelry designer, working on custom wedding rings for two gay men getting married next weekend.
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10:30 a.m.: Tiffany Arieagus and Wanda Wednesday at the parliament house in Orlando on a Florida staycation; They both live in Wilton Manors.
On the move.
MORNING
11:00 a.m.: Doctor Myron Davidson and staff serving the LGBT community for over 13 years at the Rowan Tree Medical Center.
10:00 a.m. Mr. David Altermatt enjoys checking out the cars at the Everglades BMW Car Club of America monthly meetup at BMW of Fort Lauderdale.
12:00 p.m.: THE Dairy Queen on Wilton Drive starts my walk on The Drive. Owner Lynn Lawrence is a tad camera shy – so she offered this as an enticement and as gratitude for her devoted guests.
9:30 a.m. – John Fugate in the hospital (don't worry, he's alright).
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NOON
Dream higher than the sky...
1:00 p.m.: Anthony Ruiz of Tate's Comic Shop displays two LBGT characters currently produced by DC comics, Batwoman and Midnighter.
1:47 p.m.: Anthony Robbins is waiting for a bus on Wilton Drive.
1:00 p.m.: Sebastian and Steve are visiting Stephon from Ohio. They are grabbing afternoon drinks at Rosie's.
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Dream deeper than the ocean.
NOON
1:00 p.m.: A very competitive group, Saturday Morning Volleyball meets at Hagen Park.
Catching their 's Bar and Grill. hostesses at Rosie rs. are no Ma ina n rol ilto Ca W d a (left) an oon Lunch rush in 1:32 p.m.: Regin the Saturday aftern breath right after
1:00 p.m.: Kimbe rly Venom perform s for brunch at The Alibi in Wilton Ma nors.
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Afternoon
Embrace the Wild 1:00 p.m.: Stevan Dyer takes a minute to chat about the newest thrift store, Yellow Brick Road, to land on Wilton Drive. Check with Stevan and his wife for great bargains – and be excited - guitar maintenance will be available as part of this endeavor!
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2:00 p.m. Acolyte Jerry Baker and Deacon (and Vice-Moderator) Tina Cruz share a moment before the Installation Service.
2:00 p.m.: Jim Gigliello at Java Boys with his laptop, "writing my dissertation for my Ph.D. in Gender Diversity Psychology."
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Life by the Beach
Afternoon
2:00 p.m.: One of the exciting and world-class new additions to Wilton Drive, introducing The South Florida Symphony.
2:00 p.m.: Guests about to enter the wondrous world of To The Moon.
2:00 p.m.: Wayne Shannon – a volunteer at Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious Stonewall Museum and Archives.
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Life is a garden of wonders. 4:30 p.m.: Wayne H Hemingway ensley looking for a go od book at House Book the Store in Ke y West.
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4:00 p.m. Robert Hadley at Port Everglades
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Forever fabulous! 5:00 p.m.: Chris Dillon and Derek Dodge boating on the Middle River around Wilton Manor.
AFTERNOON
5:31 p.m.: Opi who runs the Texaco with his brother Raj (not pictured) checking to see if everything is stocked for another Saturday night on the Drive.
5:00 p.m.: Peggy Nelson's cat, Zoey watching her while she prepares dinner.
5:15 p.m.: Christina Mendenhall fills her tires with air at a Texaco in Wilton Manors.
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Late Afternoon 6:55 p.m.: Mindy Gang finishes setting up her jewelry during Wilton Manors Art Expo ( Art Walk) at Rumor's Bar and Grill.
6:00 p.m.: David Van Cleaf and his partner Edward Otto Zielke at Bona Italian Restaurant in Wilton Manors, eating their first dinner out as new Wilton Manors residents. "Happy Days!"
6:39 p.m.: Michael, Don and Lita are going for a walk.
6:30 p.m.: Floyd Koch and Sean Devaney during a usual Saturday night out, which starts at Peter Pan Diner for dinner.
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7:00 p.m. Daniel Sohn and Mark Glickman at a Friendsgiving celebration in Boynton Beach
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7:00 p.m. Mark Glickman share some laughs with Aydin Koymen.
7:00 p.m. Lynn Patrick, Jason Parsley and Matthew Pascone II celebrating Thanksgiving early
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9:00 p.m.: Dr. Stephen Fallon addressing everyone at the Latinos Salud Diversisafe event held in the Miami Tower.
8:00 p.m.: Latin models welcoming everyone to Diversisafe in Miami.
Brandi Barton: "I worked all day. I am now sitting at my computer wishing I had a date. It is now 8:05 p.m. I did not take a photo, but instead was looking at my favorite photos from the past; Lost in Transition yet visible by day." 8:00 p.m.: Terry Bradlow, organist at MCC of the Palm Beaches, thanks congregation for generosity in donating for new instruments, at concert at MCC in Palm Beach Gardens.
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12:30 a.m.: Charlotte Shottgun, emcee of the Lip Sync Battle at HG Roosters in West Palm Beach, opens the show.
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12:50 a.m.: Sushi and Gigi having a girls night out.
12:00 a.m.: Barman Yessi serving up the fun at Twist in Miami Beach.
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Being Out on the Field Davis plays for Cleethorpes Town in Lincolnshire, England. He is the only out current athlete at this time. He was accidentally outed in 2014 by a local newspaper, which put him in the spotlight. “For a non-league footballer it was mental, my phone was doing my head in,” he said. “I can’t imagine what the velocity would be like for any Premier League footballer coming out.” There are no openly gay soccer players in the English Premier League. Although he was outed, Davis received support
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Raise a glass and toast in the new year while enjoying a delicious meal at some of these favorite dining spots. Mojo, 4140 N. Federal, Fort Lauderdale, offers a special four-course menu beginning at 9:15 p.m. Start your meal with a choice of jumbo shrimp cocktail, beef carpaccio or tuna tartare, then enjoy a Caesar or Mojo house salad or crab bisque. Entrée options include veal chop Milanese, filet mignon, lobster or branzino. Dessert and champagne toast, party favors, music and dancing are included in the $95 tab (if pre-paid by Dec. 24, $115 after). The regular menu is available until 7 p.m., call 954- 568-4443 to make reservations. Eat, 2150 Wilton Dr., offers a $49 a fourcourse meal all night long. Call 954-626-0722 or go to eatinwiltonmanors.com. Ask for Jamie as your server and tell her Rick sent you. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will ring in the new year by offering special menus at three of its dining venues as well as a plethora of entertainment options, including the current version of Village People. NYY Steak, the property’s fine dining restaurant, will offer its delectable Sunday brunch on New Year’s Eve day (10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), followed by dinner (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Reservations are strongly recommended, call 954-935-6699. At Sorrisi, a three-course prix fixe menu for $80 per person will be
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available on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The first course features a choice of yellowfin crudo or chopped antipasto. Entrée selections include pan-roasted sea bass or herb-dusted ribeye. Dessert features a choice of mascarpone cheesecake or tiramisu. Reservations are recommended. Please call 954-585-5379. At Fresh Harvest, the property’s elevated variety dining experience, brunch will be served from 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. ($42 per person; $17 for children 10 and under). The prix fixe includes endless mimosas as well as sparkling wine and house wine and one pound of crab legs. Among the Chefinspired items on the menu include black bean chili, oven roasted turkey, prime rib, beef brisket, BBQ salmon, steamed snow crab legs, fresh sushi, stuffed French toast, blueberry pancakes, cream cheese and chive scrambled eggs as well as a wide variety of desserts and pastries. To celebrate after dinner, The Village People featuring Victor Willis, will perform a special New Year’s Eve show in The Pavilion at 11 p.m. General admission floor tickets ($95 per person) are available at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-653-8000. Ticket purchase also includes two complimentary drinks, passed desserts, a champagne toast and party favors. Other entertainment options at the casino
include; The Klik performing in Nectar at 8 p.m., followed by a DJ at 11 p.m. and the Jimi Robinette Band in Sunset Grill at 8 p.m. and Josh Miles in Legends Lounge at 7 p.m. Avant, 25 NE Second Ave. in Delray, will have two seatings for New Year’s Eve. The first seating (6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.) includes five rounds of a variety of the restaurant’s signature flowing small plates for $68 per person. Afterwards, guests can walk outside the restaurant to enjoy the City of Delray’s fireworks, which are scheduled for 9 p.m. The second seating (9 p.m. to midnight) includes six rounds of flowing small plates, a DJ, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. The cost to attend the second seating is $128 per person. Limited seating is available. Call 561-921-8687 to make a reservation. Ring in the New Year in neon at The Arena inside Xtreme Action Park, 5300 N. Powerline, Fort Lauderdale. The family friendly roller skating party features DJ Chris Harrell, two large projection screens displaying a live feed of the New York City ball drop in Times Square, free neon party favors, plus a champagne toast for adults. General admission is $10 per person, VIP tickets are $20.18 per person and include includes two beer/wine drink tickets. To purchase tickets call 954-491-6265 or visit: xtremeactionpark. com. Blue Martini, 2432 E Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, starts its party at 8 p.m. and features live entertainment all night and a
DJ until 2 a.m. Pre-Sale general admission tickets are $60 ($75.00 at the door) and includes open “select” premium bar from 8-10 p.m. (so get drunk early, I guess), party favors, countdown and a champagne toast at midnight. For reservations, call 954-882-8017 or email KellyK@bluemartinilounge.com. The Atlantic Hotel, 601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, rings in 2018 with a night filled with a selection of bottomless drinks, a buffet dinner and entertainment. The entertainment is provided by the dueling pianos group Shake, Rattle & Roll. Your ticket price includes; house wine and champagne, draft beer; buffet dinner, live music and champagne toast at midnight. A premium open bar package can be purchased for an additional $50 per person. Tickets are pre-paid and nonrefundable. Valet parking for $5 is available with NYE ticket purchase. Call 954-567-8020 for reservations. Rooftop, the new club at 1 W. Las Olas, is offering a multi-course dinner and wine pairing served from 8:30 to 11 p.m. featuring; Florida stone crab, rabbit, squab, Hudson Valley foie gras, Osetra caviar, Waygu beef, Maine lobster and more for $250 per person. If you want to stay later and watch the fireworks from the roof, you’ll need to pay an additional $50, but that includes open premium bar until 2 a.m. Make your reservation at exploretock.com/trptatse.
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Everybody’s favorite “trolley dolley,” Pam Ann lands at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale tonight at 8 p.m. for a special New Year’s Eve show, “NYE Flight 2018.” Pam, the alter ego of Australian comedian Caroline Reid, has developed a cult-like following since first jetting out of Melbourne nearly 20 year, carefully negotiating the most politically incorrect flight paths. Tickets start at $35 at PamAnn. Ticketleap.com.
Forget the usual New Year’s resolution to exercise more or eat healthier in 2018! We resolve to get out more and enjoy the exciting nightlife South Florida has to offer. Whether you enjoy video bars, the bear and leather scenes or clubbing until the wee hours of the morning, there are endless choices. Tonight, we’ll be enjoying some live cabaret at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar in Wilton Manors. How about you?
The touring production of “Finding Neverland” moves north tonight through Jan. 7 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. This Broadway hit tells the story of J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan. Thanks to amazing special effects, colorful costumes and sets and touching musical numbers, the magic of Barrie’s personal journey springs to life on stage in a memorable theatrical setting. Tickets start at $28 at Kravis.org.
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A&E cabaret Stage and screen star Jeremy Jordan will open the Broadway Concert Series at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 6. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Jordan.
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he only thing ordinary about Jeremy Jordan is his name. The young actor is often confused with Jeremy Jordan, the recording artist with a fleeting career in the early 1990s, and Jeremy Jordan, the male porn star. This Jeremy Jordan snagged a Tony Award nomination starring in the Broadway production of Disney’s “Newsie,” a role in NBC’s “Smash” and currently voices Varian in the animated series “Tangled” and can be seen on the CW in “Supergirl.” “I had to break through some barriers and reclaim my name,” he joked. Jordan, a 33-year-old Texas native who graduated from Ithaca College in New York with a degree in musical theater, doesn’t get to play a superhero, but the talented singer, dancer and actor is bound to become a superstar. “I’d love to play a superhero someday,” he said in a telephone interview from his Christmas vacation in Texas. “I never get to do any of the green screen (special effects) stuff and I can’t say that I’m not a little bit jealous.” When that role does come around, Jordan hopes the character will be “really cool, or maybe even a little bit of a dork.” If he were given the choice of a super power, “I’d definitely want to fly. You can do so much when you fly,” he said, “or maybe I’d want to be able to make money out of thin air.”
After a short pause, Jordan laughed and reconsidered, “Maybe not that one. It kind of makes me sound cheap.” His role on “Supergirl” has earned the actor scores of fans across the country (including LGBTQ fans, thanks to prominent lesbian characters and storylines), but his heart remains on the stage. “There’s nothing like it. The stage is as close to the actor’s medium as you can get, You’re out there every night, delivering the entire story to a live audience,” Jordan explalined. “With TV, you shoot a scene, you forget it, only to hear about it again six months later.” “In theater, you go through constant rehearsals, perfecting it, tweaking it every night. You’re in control as an actor, it’s on your shoulders…there’s a connection with the audience. It feels more real, more immediate, more impactful to the actor. I think any actor would say (they prefer) theater over any other medium.” On Saturday, Jan. 6, Jordan will open the Broadway Concert Series at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. Over the course of two hours, he will discuss his experiences on Broadway and in Hollywood, and sing many of his favorite songs with Sirius XM host Seth Rudetsky at the piano. He won’t fly across the stage, but his voice is certain to soar through the theater and thrill the audience. Now, that’s a real super power.
Jeremy Jordan opens the Broadway Concert Series with Seth Rudetsky on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets start at $23 at ParkerPlayhouse.com.
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painting GREGG'S PAINTING - I paint both interior and exterior. Great rates, free estimates. I am detailed-oriented, friendly, reliable, punctual, and neat. No job too small. Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Call Gregg at 617-306-5694 or 954-870-5972 Email: gmanbenn44@gmail.com
piano WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO? Learn from an experienced teacher. All levels and ages welcome. Learn to play classical, popular, jazz, or show tunes. Visit www.edwinchad.com or call 954-826-9555 for more information.
professional services RESUME Consulting - Nearly 20 years of recruiting experience. Consultation includes one-on-one session, job hunting tips and tricks, social media review. Email Jason@TheDriveRecruiting.com
employment wanted SPECIAL HIRE NEEDED - Experienced, self-motivated professional salesman needed. Work competitively in a highly flexible and relaxed LGBT-friendly environment. Fax resume to 954-530-7943.
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real estate wilton manors FANTASTIC WILTON MANORS DUPLEXeS - Both units are 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Newer Roof, New Electric Panels and more. Huge Pie Shaped Lot on Quiet Street. Please call for Appointment Michael Tublin United Reality Group 561-703-5533
rentals oakland park 1BD/1BT $935/MONTH near Wilton Manors Nice clean 1BD/BT, with semi private landscape patio and fenced back yard off bedroom. Updated Kitchen. Tile floors and good size rooms. Walk in closet. Off street parking, about 4 blocks from the drive. Located in one story 4-Unit apartment with Laundry room. $50.00 application fee—Background check. NO SMOKING, NO PETS, CALL 754-336-7563
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