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ur Fund hosted an opening reception on April 20. Over 100 guests attended to support an organization, which seeks to assist the many groups supporting the LGBT-community. South Florida boasts one of the most diverse of these communities in the nation. However, with the very size of this population come multiple organizations, each wishing to serve the community. To whom then do potential donors endow with financial gifts? Chuck Loring, Chairman of Our Fund and known locally as a consultant to the non-profit sector spoke first. He chairs the board

with other notable names in the community, such as Coleman Prewitt, Richard Schwarz, Mark Budwig, and Phillip Dearborn who each bring unique talents and experiences to guide the organization. “I have been growling for many years when I read the Chronicle of Philanthropy and some rich gay person left $10 million to Harvard. Makes me crazy,” Loring said emphatically. “Harvard has $28 billion in the bank, $10 million to Harvard means nothing.” However, such a donation to an LGBT organization, “would be transformative.” The reason funds go to places like Harvard is simple. People want their donations to be managed effectively, by or-

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ganizations with known sustainability. Our Fund wishes to make every organization a Harvard by building their visibility. So far, it seems as if the mission of Our Fund is being met with positive reactions, from both the public and nonprofit community. Northern Trust, for instance, has pledged $5,000 per year for the next three years. Total financial pledges thus far to the organization are just over $100,000 per year for the next three years. Anthony Timiraos, CEO and President of Our Fund, Inc. outlined the three part structure by which the organization seeks to be “a foundation connecting the LGBT community.” Our Fund will promote a culture of philanthropy with donors, to unite them, ensure their charitable interests are provided for and an impact is made from donations. They will bring together the non-profit organizations serving the LGBT-community, and unite the donors and the non-profit organizations. “Introducing donors to some of the most significant needs of our community is really going to be our number one priority. We need to be accountable to all the donors as to what’s happening here,” said Timiraos. Through their initiatives they will bring together LGBT-supportive non-profits, creating a cohesive force able to address needs and challenges without duplication. The money in effect, will channel assets rather than over-funding certain groups while others seek aid. Please visit Our-Fund.org to learn how you can become a partner in the community.

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lmost 20 local eateries competed in a Slider Showdown! J. Mark’s, with a location in Pompano Beach and on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale is considered one of South Florida’s finest restaurants. They are praised for their excellent cuts of beef, their daily seafood specials, and a wonderful cooked-to-order brunch featuring six unique eggs Benedict specials. However, it was their flavorful Slow Roasted Prime Rib sliders which captured the palates of judges and diners alike. “J. Mark’s delivered the beefy flavor missing in some of the fancier sliders served by the other 17 restaurants,” New Times stated. All proceeds from the event benefit of the Jack and Jill Children’s Center, a Fort Lau-

iverwalk Trust hosted Fort Lauderdale’s second annual Burger Battle last Friday at the Riverside Hotel on East Las Olas Boulevard. Presented by Publix Apron’s Cooking School, it was a lucky Friday the 13th for the crew from Georgie’s Alibi as they successfully defended their title and held The AwardWinning Sliders of on to the championship they first J.Mark’s won last year. The emerging and popular event derdale institution that since 1942 has helped brought together a collage of local emchildren in Broward County break the cycle ployees, residents and businesses for a of poverty for children raised in low income fun evening of gourmet burger creations, families. It seems South Florida residents cocktails, while raising funds to support wish to take a bite out of childhood poverty the Riverwalk Trust’s mission of building while having a succulent time tasting local and nurturing a vibrant community conculinary creations. nected by the New River in downtown

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Fort Lauderdale. The gluttonous guests gayfully enjoyed gargantuan burger bites from a potpourri of culinary giants, including the Capital Grille, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Johnny V Restaurant, Big City Tavern, Pelican Landing at Pier Sixty-Six Marina, Chef Allen’s Burger Bar, Riverside Hotel, Tarpon Bend, Timpano Chophouse, the Blue Plate at Seminole Hard Rock, Rare Las Olas, and Hard Rock Café. Everybody bit into everything they could, but the winner again was the very popular Black Angus Beef Burger brought to you by Chef Ron Kerr from the Alibi. GM Vincent Frato told Mark’s Magazine salesman and columnist Brad Casey last week “winning the award last year brought attention to us…we were serving upwards of 250 hamburgers and cheeseburgers a day.” So “ketchup” and “relish” their burgers…

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More than 5.3 million KALETRA prescriptions have been filled in the US* If you have HIV, ask your doctor if KALETRA could be right for you • KALETRA may help lower viral load and raise T-cell (CD4) count – Some patients may develop signs and symptoms of serious infections they already have after starting anti-HIV medicines • KALETRA is used with other anti-HIV-1 medicines to increase the chance of treatment response in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection • KALETRA does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS and does not stop you from passing HIV-1 to others. You may still get opportunistic infections or other conditions that happen with HIV-1

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KALETRA® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablets KALETRA® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution Patient Information

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Read the Medication Guide that comes with KALETRA before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. You and your doctor should talk about your treatment with KALETRA before you start taking it and at regular check-ups. You should stay under your doctor’s care when taking KALETRA.

What is the most important information I should know about KALETRA?

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if KALETRA will harm your unborn baby. Birth control pills or patches may not work as well while you take KALETRA. To prevent KALETRA may cause serious side effects, including: pregnancy while taking KALETRA, women who take birth control • Interactions with other medicines. It is important to know pills or use estrogen patch for birth control should either use a the medicines that should not be taken with KALETRA. different type of birth control or an extra form of birth control. Read the section “What should I tell my doctor before taking Talk to your doctor about how to prevent pregnancy while taking KALETRA?” KALETRA. • Changes in your heart rhythm and the electrical activity • take KALETRA during pregnancy, talk with your doctor about how of your heart. These changes may be seen on an EKG you can take part in an antiretroviral pregnancy registry. The (electrocardiogram) and can lead to serious heart problems. Your purpose of the pregnancy registry is to follow the health of you and risk for these problems may be higher if you: your baby. ° already have a history of abnormal heart rhythm or other types • are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed if you are taking KALETRA. of heart disease. You should not breast-feed if you have HIV-1. If you are a woman who has or will have a baby while taking KALETRA, talk with your ° take other medicines that can affect your heart rhythm while you take KALETRA. doctor about the best way to feed your baby. If your baby does not Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms while already have HIV-1, there is a chance that HIV-1 can be passed to taking KALETRA: your baby through your breast milk. • dizziness Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including • lightheadedness prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal • fainting supplements. Many medicines interact with KALETRA. Do not start • sensation of abnormal heartbeats taking a new medicine without telling your doctor or pharmacist. Your See the section below “What are the possible side effects of doctor can tell you if it is safe to take KALETRA with other medicines. KALETRA?” for more information about serious side effects. Your doctor may need to change the dose of other medicines while you take KALETRA. What is KALETRA? Medicines you should not take with KALETRA. KALETRA is a prescription anti-HIV medicine that contains two Serious problems or death can happen if you take these medicines: lopinavir and ritonavir. KALETRA is called a protease medicines with KALETRA: inhibitor that is used with other anti-HIV-1 medicines to treat people • ergot containing medicines, including: with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. HIV-1 is the ® ° ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot , Migergot, Ergomar, Ergostat, virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Medihaler Ergotamine, Wigraine, Wigrettes) ® ® It is not known if KALETRA is safe and effective in children under ° dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E. 45 , Embolex, Migranal ) 14 days old. ergonovine, ergonovine and methylergonovine (Ergotrate, ° Methergine), ergotamine and methylergonovine Who should not take KALETRA? methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) ° Ergotrate Maleate, • Do not take KALETRA if you are taking certain medicines. For • triazolam (Halcion®), midazolam hydrochloride oral syrup more information about medicines you should not take with • pimozide (Orap®) KALETRA, please see “Can I take other medicines with • the cholesterol lowering medicines lovastatin (Mevacor®) or KALETRA?” and consult with your doctor about all other simvastatin (Zocor®) medicines you take. • sildenafil (Revatio®) only when used for the treatment of pulmonary • Do not take KALETRA if you have an allergy to KALETRA or any of arterial hypertension. (See “Medicines that may need changes” its ingredients, including ritonavir and lopinavir. and “What are the possible side effects of Kaletra?” for information about the use of sildenafil for erectile problems.) What should I tell my doctor before taking KALETRA? • alfuzosin (Uroxatral®) KALETRA may not be right for you. Tell your doctor about all Medicines that you should not take with KALETRA since they your medical conditions, including if you: may make KALETRA not work as well: • have any heart problems, including if you have a condition called • the herbal supplement St. John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum) Congenital Long QT Syndrome. • rifampin (Rimactane®, Rifadin®, Rifater®, or Rifamate®) • have liver problems, including Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. Medicines that may need changes: • have diabetes. • birth control pills that contain estrogen (“the pill”) or the birth • have hemophilia. People who take KALETRA may have increased control (contraceptive) patches bleeding. • certain anticancer medicines, such as nilotinib (Tasigna®) and • have low potassium in your blood. dasatinib (Sprycel®)

• certain cholesterol lowering medicines, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor®) or rosuvastatin (Crestor®) • certain other antiretroviral medicines, such as efavirenz (Atripla® and Sustiva®), nevirapine (Viramune®), amprenavir (Agenerase®) and nelfinavir (Viracept®) • anti-seizure medicines, such as phenytoin (Dilantin®) carbamazepine, (Tegretol®), phenobarbital • medicines for erectile problems, such as sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), or vardenafil (Levitra®) • medicines for tuberculosis (TB), such as rifabutin (Mycobutin®) • inhaled steroid medicines, such as fluticasone propionate (Flonase®) • inhaled medicines such as salmeterol (Serevent®) or salmeterol in combination with fluticasone propionate (Advair®). Your doctor may need to change to a different medicine • medicines for gout, such as colchicine (Colcrys®) • medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), such as bosentan (Tracleer®) or tadalafil (Adcirca®) • pain medicines, such as fentanyl (Duragesic®, IonsysTM, Fentora®) and methadone If you are not sure if you are taking a medicine above, ask your doctor.

How should I take KALETRA? • Take KALETRA every day exactly as prescribed by your doctor. • It is very important to set up a dosing schedule and follow it every day. • Do not change your treatment or stop treatment without first talking with your doctor. • Swallow KALETRA tablets whole. Do not chew, break, or crush KALETRA tablets. • KALETRA tablets can be taken with or without food. • If you are taking both Videx® (didanosine) and KALETRA: ° didanosine can be taken at the same time as KALETRA tablets, without food. ° take didanosine either one hour before or two hours after taking KALETRA oral solution. • Do not miss a dose of KALETRA. This could make the virus harder to treat. If you forget to take KALETRA, take the missed dose right away. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Instead, follow your regular dosing schedule by taking your next dose at its regular time. Do not take more than one dose of KALETRA at one time. • If you take more than the prescribed dose of KALETRA, call your local poison control center or emergency room right away. • Take KALETRA oral solution with food to help it work better. • If KALETRA is being used for your child, tell your doctor if your child’s weight changes. • KALETRA should not be given one time each day in children. When giving KALETRA to your child, give KALETRA exactly as prescribed. • KALETRA oral solution contains propylene glycol and a large amount of alcohol. KALETRA oral solution should not be given to

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babies younger than 14 days of age unless your doctor thinks it is right for your baby. ° If a young child drinks more than the recommended dose, it could make them sick. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room right away. ° Talk with your doctor if you take or plan to take metronidazole or disulfiram. You can have severe nausea and vomiting if you take these medicines with KALETRA. • When your KALETRA supply starts to run low, get more from your doctor or pharmacy. It is important not to run out of KALETRA. The amount of HIV-1 virus in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. The virus may become resistant to KALETRA and become harder to treat. • KALETRA can be taken with acid reducing agents used for heartburn or reflux such as omeprazole (Prilosec®) and ranitidine (Zantac®) with no dose adjustment. • KALETRA should not be administered once daily in combination with carbamazepine (Tegretol® and Epitol®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), or phenytoin (Dilantin®). Avoid doing things that can spread HIV infection. KALETRA does not stop you from passing HIV infection to others. Do not share needles, other injection equipment or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor blades. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.

face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time. • Increased bleeding for hemophiliacs. Some people with hemophilia have increased bleeding with protease inhibitors including KALETRA. • Increased risk of certain problems when you take medicines used for the treatment of erectile problems such as sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), or vardenafil (Levitra®) with KALETRA: ° low blood pressure. If you get dizzy or faint, you need to lie down. Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, or have fainting spells. ° vision changes. Tell your doctor right away if you have vision changes. ° penis erection lasting more than 4 hours. If you are a male and have an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, get medical help right away to avoid permanent damage to your penis. Your doctor can explain these symptoms to you. • Allergic reactions. Skin rashes, some of them severe, can occur in people who take KALETRA. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a rash when you took another medicine for your HIV infection or if you notice any skin rash when you take KALETRA. • Babies taking KALETRA oral solution may have side effects. KALETRA oral solution contains alcohol and propylene glycol. Call your doctor right away if your baby appears too sleepy or their breathing has changed. Common side effects of KALETRA include: • diarrhea • nausea • stomach area (abdominal) pain • feeling weak • vomiting • headache • upset stomach These are not all of the possible side effects of KALETRA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use KALETRA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give KALETRA to other people, even if they have the same condition you have. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about KALETRA. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about KALETRA that is written for health professionals. For more information about KALETRA call 1-800-633-9110 or go to www.KALETRA.com.

What are the ingredients in KALETRA?

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May 18, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

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The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners directed county staff to update the County’s Merit System Rules and Regulations to allow County employees with domestic partners to take the same family and medical leave granted to married employees under federal law. County Commissioner Paulette Burdick, a longtime proponent of equal rights for the county’s LGBT-community, proposed the change in response to a request by the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council. The Council has been the leading advocate in Florida for domestic partnership since 1992, when the City of West Palm Beach became the state’s first public employer to provide basic domestic partnership benefits. The existing county regulations are based on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act which allows married employees to take up to 12 weeks unpaid, job-protected leave to care for ill spouses. “When it comes to so many aspects of the

law, Congress refuses to enact hopeful Rick Santorum after he laws recognizing that gay men stated that adoption is a privilege and lesbians form families,” gay people are not entitled to. said PBCHRC, President Rand “If Rick Santorum wants Hoch. “And that is not going to to talk about family values, he change any time soon.” should talk about the need Since federal law doesn’t to find permanent homes Rick Santorum recognize nontraditional for every child – that is a families, employees in domestic partnerships value we all share,” said HRC President Joe are limited to no more than 13 days pursuant Solmonese. “At a time when we have a child to the county’s sick leave policy. welfare crisis on our hands, Rick Santorum “That’s not fair. It’s hypocritical. It’s discrimi- resorts to spreading lies about our families. natory,” Hoch told county commissioners. Leading child welfare experts agree that County Commissioners agreed, and unani- adoptive parents should be judged by their mously voted to equalize family and medical character and their ability to raise a child, not leave benefits. their marital status or sexual orientation.” According to county staff, 53 Palm Beach County employees have registered domestic Uganda’s anti-gay partners. Across Florida, 58 public employers – bill stalls 17 of which are located in Palm Beach County Uganda’s parliament adjourned without – have policies offering domestic partnership debating a controversial bill that would have benefits to their employees. called for the death penalty for some homosexual acts and gay sex between consenting Santorum denounced adults would have meant life in prison. The law also called for prison sentences for those The Human Rights Campaign denounced promoting homosexuality and for anyone former Pennsylvania senator and presidential Wikimedia / Gage skidmore

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failing to report a homosexual act to the authorities. Opponents of the bill said some may have interpreted promotion of homosexuality to mean any human rights groups.

President of Phoenix Suns Comes Out Phoenix Suns president and CEO Rick Welts revealed to the public that he is gay in a story by The New York Times. “This is one of the last industries where the subject is off limits,” he told the paper. “Nobody’s comfortable in engaging in a conversation.” Welts is the former president of the L.A. Dodgers.

From Rugby star to gay rights activist England rugby union star Ben Cohen is retiring and setting up a foundation to tackle bullying and homophobia. Cohen who is a married father will run the Ben Cohen Stand Up Foundation. “There is a lot of work to be done,” he said. “Attitudes need to change. Young people should not be bullied into taking their own lives. That is what is happening and it needs to stop.”

May 18, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

John Castelli Has an Appetite for Success By Tony Adams

ow did John Castelli, a boy from Winnetka, become one of South Florida’s most trusted and respected real estate brokers? Castelli says Winnetka had a lot to do with it. Surrounded by successful neighbors, he seemed to absorb their confidence and the premise of accomplishment. Soon after college at Marquette and Northwestern, the entrepreneur in him bloomed and grew a bit too swiftly. “With a couple of buddies, I started a film studio that produced TV commercials. We rented space in a brownstone. The sign over the door read ‘Fire Escape’ so we called our business ‘Fire Escape Studio.’ That business became too successful too rapidly. I was just a kid. I didn’t want to

be that much of a grown-up success just yet. So I took off for Fort Lauderdale where my parents and grandparents had places. A friend of mine, Jim Eilers, had this business called the Marlin Beach Hotel. He asked me if I could do something to improve the bar operation. I told him that I didn’t know the difference between Scotch and Bourbon but I’d give it a shot. So I painted the whole place pink, advertised in After Dark, started a Tea Dance and relocated the gay beach to across the street. My domestic partner at the time, Bill Bastiansen, who has since passed away, figured that if we could do all that for the Marlin, why shouldn’t we do it for ourselves. We opened up a dance palace called the Copa in 1974 and ran it through 1995. It was such a success that we opened up Copas in Orlando, Key West and Fire Island.” Castelli’s disdain for relying on others for what he could do himself led to his career in real estate. With a house in Fire Island Pines and with a few nightclubs to sell, he calculated the commissions and, startled by the amount, obtained a real estate license largely to buy and sell properties. Castelli admits that his interest in real estate is rooted in his ignorance about the stock market. In 1999, he formed a business partnership over Martinis with Jason Johnson who had also recently gotten his license. The two men first worked for ARVIDA, and then for REMAX before starting their own brokerage, Castelli Real Estate Services, in 2004. (Castelli’s life partner of 16 years is Stephen Harris.) Their first office was on Federal Highway in the Victoria Park area. They now have offices in Wilton Manors, Aventura, Hallandale, as well as on the Galt Ocean Mile and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Castelli has an immediate answer when asked how his business grew so well despite the worst market since the Great Depression.

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“Our philosophy and our business model are key. In real estate there are many personalities involved. It’s not like selling a pair of shoes at Saks where it’s either a size 9 or not. We create an umbrella of care around our agents. We try to provide what they need. Even if one of them forgets to have a check ready for a closing scheduled in 30 minutes, I can deliver that check to cover them.” “We ask each of our agents to submit a personal business plan. This means that our 80 experienced agents are serious about their work. Also, we have invested heavily in technology. Through our website, our agents have exceptional market access, mapping capacity and demographic information. We can track what our agents do with leads, messages and outreach. We syndicate our listings to 300 websites. We lean heavily on technology because 60 percent of first-time buyers are under 34-years-old. 71 percent of agents are over 45. My job is to make sure they understand the market and have all the right tools.” Castelli is a director of the Florida Association of Realtors, and a director of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale where he is the liaison to the Grievance Committee (Johnson is currently on that committee.) He produced a copy of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of Realtors. He is well aware that the

market can be cut throat and that some agents commit violations against clients and other realtors. The Grievance Committee does not police agents, but will consider evidence when there is a complaint, and will sometimes send the situation to the Professional Standards committee for a determination. He joked about how his position in the ethics review process helps keep his brokerage squeaky clean lest they be mortified by breaking the rules they claim to uphold. Castelli’s reputation among agents is unusually strong among his competitors. The highly regarded Ligia Jamieson with Century 21 Hansen Realty says “I have been fortunate to work with John on several deals. He is very well informed and a pleasure to work with.” Castelli describes himself as “that crazy guy who can’t wait for Monday.” He calls his years running the Copa as “the 20 craziest years of my life that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I’m glad I always had the ability to reinvent myself. You know, for the longest time, I thought I had a serious personality flaw because, no matter what the field, I always said ‘Oh I can do that.’” Castelli can also predict the future, tipping us to the fact that the South Florida market is improving. With inventory low and prices rising, he suggests with a sly smile that this may be a good time to buy. Visit CastelliHomes.com for more information.

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A Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Advice

Just Shut Up! You are Right to Remain Silent By Norm Kent

fter 35 years of practicing law in the trenches of state and federal courts, I have narrowed my advice for all my clients down to one, simple, direct sentence: “Shut Up.” No kidding. Really. Just shut up. Living in Florida, I have come to love deep-sea fishing. Enter my law office, and on my walls, above my desk, staring and glaring at my clients, is a stuffed, six-foot steel blue Marlin. Below the fish is a plaque that reads: “Behold the beautiful, majestic Marlin. He would not be here if he had not opened his mouth.” When you are a 7-year-old kid growing up, and your mom catches you with your hand in the cookie jar, you inevitably and sheepishly try to come with an excuse. Mom pushes and prods you to confess, and you do. She then hugs and kisses you, and you make up as she tells you everything is going to be all right. It does not work that way with a cop when he pulls you over. The police are not your parents. The sheepish lie you first tell him becomes a prior inconsistent statement that is going to be used in a court of law against you. The cop does not hug you, kiss you, and make up. He searches you, arrests you, and locks you up. So what you should do is just shut up. Do not bargain with cops, negotiate with cops, or promise deals you cannot deliver on. The promises they make on the street are not binding in the courts where prosecutors charge you. Deal with the reality that if you are caught with drugs you are now the prisoner of a drug war. In war, you are only required as a prisoner to give your name, rank, and dog tag number. Do not give consent to search your car, your per-

son, or invite cops back to your home. As my friend William Panzer says, an Oakland, California based criminal defense attorney, also on the NORML Board of Directors, “If everyone kept their mouth shut, half the people in jail would not be there. The cop’s job is to put you in a cage and anything you say beyond identifying yourself helps them put you there.” His advice too: “Shut up.” My advice is that if you are carrying drugs, prepare yourself for jail. Don’t carry lots of cash that will be forfeited to the State. Instead, keep dog bones in your car. This way, when police tell you they are going to keep you sitting in handcuffs by the side of the road- in the hot sun or cold wind- while they retrieve a canine to search your vehicle, you can offer the dog some treats when he arrives. In the meantime, shut your mouth up. This is not the time to bemoan your fate in front of the officer and reflect that you were only ‘doing a favor for a friend.’ The cop will not give you a bone. He will transcribe your confession. I would be a liar if I told you that ‘shut your mouth up’ works in every single instance. If you are carrying a loose joint in a ‘decrim’ state and you own up to a cop, he may let you go with a reprimand. But let’s face it; if you are carrying felony weight cannabis, a couple of beans, or some crystal, you are headed to jail. The U.S. Constitution does not say your job is to make the police and prosecution’s job easier by telling them how and where you got it. The Constitution says your right is to remain silent. Use it; don’t lose it. Just Shut Up. You may think you are already guilty. Far from it; you are not. If the state cannot

prove it, it is not a crime. It is their job to prove the case above and beyond a reasonable doubt. It is not your job to tell them all the contraband is yours so their job becomes a snap while they snap handcuffs on you. So just shut up. Show police your driver’s license, insurance card, and registration. Show them your McDonald’s discount Big Mac card if you must. But do not be a dope and show them your dope. Abraham Lincoln once wrote that many men are foolish but that some “speak and remove all doubt.” Be one of those that leave arresting officers with doubt. You might get rewards for confessing in a church. You do not in a courtroom or on the street to a cop. Just shut up. The most recent and recurrent law enforcement technique being employed presently is the notorious ‘knock and talk’ on your front doorstep at your home. They are ‘trick or treating’ for an admission. Armed with anonymous and non-verifiable information that you are cultivating marijuana on your premises, cops ‘drop by’ for a chat, seeking your permission for a search. They like to make it seem they are coming over for coffee, investigating a zoning violation, or looking for a lost cat. They are not. They are looking for you to let a cat out of the bag that you are growing at home. Think of it this way: if they had enough information to believe you were doing something illegal, they would not be there asking for permission. They would have already secured a warrant and smashed in your door. In these situations, the officers have no valid basis to even be on your property, let

Like vampires, cops can only come in when invited. If they had a warrant, they would not have to knock.

alone a warrant to enter. You have no legal obligation to answer their questions. You most certainly do not have to invite them in. They tell you though they ‘know’ pot is there and it will go ‘so much easier on you’ if you cash in your stash. No, it won’t. You will go to jail when you did not have to. You will have foolishly waived a right you never should have given up. So just shut up, and show them the door. Like vampires, cops can only come in when invited. If they had a warrant, they would not have to knock. There will be times when talking to a cop makes sense. Let your attorney make that decision with you: that you can tell the police. For too many years, I have watched young men and women get arrested while feeling some sort of moral obligation to simultaneously say to cops: “You got me!” I think it goes back to mom and the cookie jar. But guess what? You are not Dorothy, and we are not in Kansas anymore. What you do not say cannot be used against you in a court of law. What you do not say may prevent you from being there in the first place. Norman Elliott Kent, SFGN’s publisher, has been an attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and on the NORML board of directors. E-mail: Norm Kent Norm@normkent.com.

May 18, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Fearing No One Will Love You

By Karl Hampe

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magine that almost everyone in the world is a gay man or lesbian, or says they are. You unfortunately are not. You were born into a gay family. Your parents are two women, or two men, who love you very much, and are very proud of you. You love them too, and want them to be proud of you. These are the people who taught you to walk and to talk, to read, and to draw. When you were very sick, they stayed up overnight in your bedroom. They walked you to your first day of school when you were young. You have an older brother and an older sister who, in their early teens, both identified themselves as gay. Your older brother has a boyfriend with whom he holds hands on the street. Your sister has kissed her girlfriend in front of you. Your parents, and your brother and sister, assume and want you to be gay. If you want them to stay proud of you, you need to bring home a same-sex love interest. How do you feel about that, and who do you tell how you feel? At fourteen, you’re heading to your first day of high school, listening to gay rap on your iPhone, walking with your best friend who is flirting with other gay teens. The school’s faculty is all gay except for one guy who coaches the girl’s field hockey team. There’s talk too about the sophomore history teacher who never has a date at school social functions. There’s also a straight-gay alliance for the handful of straight kids who either have come out or pretend to be gay

allies. You stay clear of the field hockey coach, the sophomore history teacher, and the straight-gay alliance. You have questions, but the risk of exposure is too high. Heterosexuals are tolerated, but not accepted. They’re on television in small supporting roles, but they rarely kiss, and they never have love scenes. There are “breeder” web sites, YouTube videos, and chat rooms, but you’re worried that if you go to them you’ll be identified and caught. What if gay people hang out in chat rooms waiting to catch someone they know who’s straight? You’ve seen what happens to kids suspected of being a breeder. You’ve heard about the nasty messages left on Facebook pages. Some such bullying has even resulted in suicides by straight teens. You’ve always been a good kid, polite, generous, and even religious. But the messages you get from lots of people – politicians, ministers, school board members, radio hosts, and bloggers – is that if you’re straight, deal with it, but don’t push it in people’s faces. How do you feel about that, and who do you tell how you feel? To hide from bullies, and to keep the love of your family, you date a same-sex classmate. You hold their hand in public. You kiss them in front of your friends. You tell them you love them. You do actually like them. They just don’t turn you on. You want to kiss someone of the other sex. You fantasize about having sex with them. But you

can’t tell anyone that, can you? You know there are others like you out there. There are straight adults who live together, have kids of their own, and call themselves a “family.” There are straight politicians who run for office, and sometimes win if there are lots of straight voters. There are straight movie and TV stars, and even a couple of church leaders, but the gay people who hate straight people seem to outnumber the gay people who like them. Straight people aren’t wanted in some neighborhoods and in some churches. There’s one gay minister who brings his family to straight

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funerals and pickets with signs that say, “God Hates Breeders,” and “Breeders Burn in Hell.” Being straight makes you feel dirty, strange, and not-normal. People tell you to get therapy, pray to God, seek help converting to gay. How could your family ever love who you are? You stay sane by risking exposure and joining a straight chat room. You look for YouTube videos that make you feel better about yourself. You go to a college far away from home. You find out about a popular straight bar and after several tries, you finally get up the nerve to go in. You meet all kinds of straight

people. Some you like. Some you don’t. But they’re your new family, and you feel at home. You meet some other kids from school there, join the Straight Pride Club, and come out to your gay roommate. They move out, and you have a dorm room to yourself. Other students are now told you’re straight, and they start looking at your differently, but you learn to deal with it. One way, is to push back with “Straight Pride” T-shirts, posters, and buttons. You finally connect online with someone local. After a week of messages, you meet and hit it off. You’re so excited about the connection that you want to tell everyone how happy you are. You feel whole. You feel completion when you kiss and make love. You feel normal. But can you tell your family, and how will they react? You graduate and get a job. You and your new mate decide to keep your secret until you’re sure you’ll be safe at work and in your home. You get a two bedroom apartment and tell your folks that you’re just sharing rent. You don’t put the picture of the person you love on your desk at work. You don’t bring them home for Thanksgiving. They’re “just a friend” who has their own family. So, everyone at home and at work thinks you’re single and need their help finding a gay date. One day, while you’re at work, the person you most love in the world, is in an accident and taken to the hospital. You learn this when a stranger answers your mate’s cell phone. You rush to the hospital to be at their side, but hospital policy prohibits non-family members from access to the Intensive Care Unit. What do you do? Do you tell the gay doctors and nurses that you’re straight and the person they’re taking care of is your lover, or do you sit outside and wait? How do you feel? Who do you call? Why are you so upset?

May 18, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Mombian Same-Sex Weddings Inspire Pioneering Author’s New Picture Book By Dana Rudolph

ore than 20 years after she wrote Heather Has Two Mommies, the first picture book for and about children with lesbian parents, Lesléa Newman is still turning out must-reads for lesbian families. Her latest work, Donovan’s Big Day, is a delightful story about a boy preparing for the wedding of his two moms. Newman, who has over 60 books for children, young adults, and adults to her name, along with numerous literary awards, said she wrote Donovan to be “pure, joyful celebration,” a “gift that I wanted to give our community.” She got the idea for Donovan in the shower, where she was reflecting that many books featuring gay parents are also centered around some kind of “issue.” As an example, she points to Heather itself, which focused on a girl trying to understand why

she doesn’t have a dad. She left “issues” out of Donovan entirely. The young boy has only the problems any child might face while attending a wedding of any sort. He has to dress up, keep clean, and not fidget. Most of all, he has to make sure to hand his moms their rings at the proper moment. There is just enough light tension to keep young readers engaged as Donovan goes through each step of his preparations. Illustrator Mike Dutton’s dynamic gouache drawings capture Donovan’s earnest spirit with gentle humor. In creating the character, Newman said, “I just tried to remember what it was like to be a child and to see the day from the child’s perspective.” The book is also a celebration of wider family. Donovan stays with his grandparents

the night before the wedding. His aunt and to look at how far we’ve come,” Newman uncle drive him to the ceremony, and he says. “Something that at one point had to shares the back seat with his cousins. Upon be hidden now is out there and celebrated.” She believes that many publishers are, arrival, there are more relatives and friends however, still cautious about picture books to kiss and compliment him. Newman found inspiration for Donovan that show same-sex parents. They may have from watching same-sex couples in her home financial concerns and feel that only families town of Northampton, Massachusetts, go to with two moms or two dads would be interested in buying the book, City Hall for marriage or they might think “the licenses May 17, 2004, gay thing” will “alienate” the first day they legally readers, she speculated. could. “There were many, She would like to see many children present more books like the rethat day—children of cent Monday Is One Day, those couples, children by Arthur Levine, “where as bystanders . . . parthere are all kinds of famticipating in all the joy,” ilies, including families she recalled. that have two moms, two And at a more recent dads, one mom, one dad, wedding she attended, a mom and a dad, interthe two women ended racial couples, and interup holding their fidgety faith couples,” she said. children while saying their vows. “I thought that was such an amaz- “The world is so wonderfully diverse. I reing, beautiful moment,” Newman said, “that ally would love children’s literature to reflect I wanted to capture that spirit of love and joy that on a more grand scheme.” Her own upcoming works show her in the book.” Newman acknowledges that not every- range as a writer. Her picture book A Sweet one will welcome another children’s book Passover (Abrams, 2012), is about a girl about two moms. Heather has been one of who is tired of eating matzo during the holithe books library patrons most frequently day. And for young adults, her book Octoask to be removed or reshelved, according ber Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard (Candlewick Press, 2012), will tell “the stoto the American Library Association. “It’s just so puzzling to me that a book ry of his murder and its aftermath in a cycle about love could be seen as threatening or of 68 poems.” As for books that feasomething that should be challenged,” New- “It’s just so puzzling to me ture LGBT families, she says parents have told man said, but adds that that a book about love her they’d like to see librarians “have been be seen as threatcould “books that are not ‘isabsolutely wonderful” in supporting her and ening or something that sue’ books as much as just books about a famfollowing proper proshould be challenged,” ily having an adventure cedures when someone – Leslá Newman or doing something incomplains. teresting. If the kid has Some things have gotten better over the years, however. She two moms or two dads, that’s not the focus explained that when she and a friend pub- of the story.” And although Donovan may, like Heather, lished Heather on their own in 1989, “It was a very grassroots project. We raised money, face challenges in libraries and schools, she mostly in $10 donations.” When she went said that for lesbian parents, “a book is the on to write other children’s books, editors least of it. What they want is for their child chose not to put “Author of Heather Has to feel safe in that school and for that child Two Mommies” on the book jackets, New- to be able to be open about who his or her man said, “even though that’s what I’m family is.” But, she added, “Perhaps a book like this can help that happen.” known for.” Now, Donovan’s publisher, Tricycle Press, a division of mega-publisher Random House, Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher has her authorship of Heather clearly on the of Mombian (www.mombian.com), a blog and cover. “That, to me, is a very interesting way resource directory for LGBT parents.

May 18, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Book Review By A. Sebastian Fortino One Damn Tempting Read! A Billion Wicked Thoughts By Ogi Ogas & Sai Gaddam Dutton Publishers Penguin.com ABillionWickedThoughts.com 394 pages, $29.95

n the mid-twentieth century Dr. Alfred Kinsey interviewed 18,000 Caucasian, middleclass Americans, to determine the sexual make-up of the country. Today, of course, we raise an eyebrow at the narrowness of his scope although he continues to be studied and used as a resource. However, the recent research of Dr. Ogi Ogas and, Dr. Sai Gaddam easily eclipses Kinsey. “Their ingenious method? They examined what people do on the Internet. They analyzed a billion web searches, a million websites, a million erotic videos, a million erotic stories, millions of personal ads, and tens of thousands of digitized romance novels,” states the book’s dust jacket. People can lie. As Kinsey conducted personal interviews surely some people were hiding or embellishing facts. Wicked Thoughts’ 394 pages are – astoundingly – loaded with nearly 130 pages of acknowledgments, notes, and index. The bibliography alone is 80 pages! The sheer number of pages citing reference makes perfect sense. Today, the internet is a porn powerhouse with 2.5 million such sites. In 1997 there were less than 1,000. Men primarily keep those numbers rising, as men are more visually turned on than women. Hence why the female audience of the romance novel is still a cash cow for many writers In terms of males preferring visual stimuli it’s not just a human preference. Male gos-

lings – baby geese – will gravitate towards the first creature he sees. If exposed to his mother he’ll gravitate sexually towards female geese. However, if he finds a female research assistant when he cracks his shell, he will be hopelessly attracted to human women. Interestingly, sexual drives and desires of lesbians are not a mirror image of heterosexual men – nor straight women. Instead bisexual women, in terms of searches and interest in pornography, are more akin to male desire. Ogas and Gadaam compare males to Elmer Fudd, as they are stimulated visually and pull the trigger. Women are compared to Miss Marple, Agatha Christie’s fictional detective because their desire is more linked to research. “It’s as if the carnal signs from a woman’s body somehow get cut off before they enter her conscious awareness. Male sexuality, in contrast, is like the kneejerk reflex: a message of arousal from the body triggers instant mental desire. Elmer Fudd readies, aims, fires at the slightest hint of a rabbit.” Interestingly, this means when gay men tell straight peers they’re just like them in terms of sexual appetite – if not stimuli – he’s not butching it up. Men are hardwired into what they find attractive. Indeed, the book reveals all males respond to the same visual cues, or “body map.” Chests, butts, feet, and penises of gay searches run parallel to straight searches – although breasts lead the list, and “vagina is also exceedingly popular.” Also interesting group sex, or orgies, are very popular searches among males. Yet, straight pornography tends to show many more males in such scenes. Therefore, it is the visual act of sex, the act of penetration, which arouses men. Hence, perhaps, why the mutual search for penises. Factually, and anecdotally, A Billion Wicked Thoughts is a fascinating portrait of sexuality across the international spectrum. Ogas and Gadaam, with a smart, albeit geeky vocabulary and wit, prove while you might be able to, your IP address can’t lie.

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revard County, also known as Space Coast, started to show their true colors in 2005 with the start of their first gay pride celebration. With the help of sponsors the event has continued to stay strong and grow. The Pride celebration is put together by the Living Room, the gay and lesbian center of Brevard County and every year they bring something new to the table. One of the most memorable moments in the event’s short history happened in 2008, when 24 couples on stage and in private held commitment ceremonies to show their stand against Amendment 2, which eventually banned gay marriage in Florida. Close to 1,300 people attended last year and they’re expecting a similar crowd this year. Lisa Moldovan will be back once again to host the celebration. Joining on stage this year will be co-hosts Denise and Donna from My Lesbian Radio. The entertainment lineup includes Kelli Randell, Velvet LeNore, Dominique Taylor, Shelita Taylor, Lovari, a song writer and award winning singer, and recording artist J. Fortino. Several local bands and comedians will also perform. When compared to other PrideFests around the state Space Coast Pride is rel-

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from The Drive.” WMMS is an years, and 16 percent only one year. organization founded to improve and Even with less than half of the commercial non-profit group of residents and business owners in Wilton Manors units occupied some people believe that Wil- promote Wilton Drive and the Arts and Entertainment district. ton Drive is thriving. last year in April ap475 square feet, “Regrettably, the economic slump currently “I think it’s just the opposite. I think pealed to city commisalong with free parkbeing experienced by the entire country has Wilton Drive is doing very well,” said sioners with a brand new vision for ing, flexible lease terms, and taken a direct toll on the small businesses on John Castelli, owner of Castelli Real the drive that cuts through the center reception service. Located at Estate Offices. In fact his business is do- Wilton Drive,” said the owners of of the island city, now home to one of 2312 Wilton Drive, their facebook Sidelines Sports Bar Laurie Whiting so well he recently expanded it to the largest and most thriving LGBT page currently posts a warning that include a second storefront.Tony Dee, taker and Marty Kildea. “Having communities in America. Castelli there are “Only 2 offices left under owner of more than 40,000 square feet a business in the ‘Entertainment The vision was to convert the our $799.00 all inclusive office deal.” District’ of Wilton Manors is no of commercial real estate on The Drive agrees. barren two-lane highway known to locals as longer as lucrative an enterprise as it “I have 100 percent of my stores rented out. I ‘The Drive’ into a tree-lined thoroughfare, once was. Just look at the number of which would include lanes for bicyclists, wider have no problems.” Lack of Unity Hugo vacancies we’ve seen in the last year.” Dee, who owns commercial rental propersidewalks, boutique businesses, and increased, esides the recession other Most businessmen suggest the recession is the ties throughout Broward County, said Wilton more accessible parking. reasons cited for The Drive’s blame for not just the decline, but the lack of ad- decline include poor city management, poor Drive is doing the best. While Castelli added: A year later, a new Wachovia Bank is opening vancement as well. Still, new construction on the business planning, metered parking, and a lack on the corner of the Five Points intersection, but “North of Atlantic Blvd. there are blocks and drive is rampant. But tenants are not necessarily of unity. blocks and blocks of vacant and empty buildfive times as many businesses have abandoned jumping at the high lease and maintenance prices. their dream and are closing their doors. A mod- ings. Wilton Drive is doing well considering.” “Between the Wilton Manors Business In fact high lease prices may be one of the But not everyone is so optimistic. ern new Thai restaurant has opened in the GeorAssociation, Stonewall and Main Street all Paul Hugo, owner of The Manor, which is The reasons so many businesses fail and the turn- working in different directions, no one was gie’s Alibi hub center, but not before the once over rate so high. Drive’s largest business in terms of popular Bottoms & Tops shuttered its doors. united, there wasn’t any synergy there,” said “Landlords can’t keep raising the square feet, said the recession has Across the street, businesses like Book Bobby Kyser, owner of Petals Panache, a floral rental prices every year and expect hurt businesses. Nook and Gelato Martini have come and design shop that moved from Wilton Drive to businesses to be able to afford it when downtown Fort Lauderdale. “There are no investors. No money gone in less than a year. And after more than the economy is going in the other right now. People can’t get financing,” 10 years of being a fixture in the Shoppes of The success, he said, of any downtown area direction,” Castelli said. “Landlords he said. If it weren’t for the recession Wilton Manors, popular clothing store Ball, hinges on a united focus and direction. He always seem to want to raise the rent he believes “places like mine would also shut down last month, becoming yet claims it was lacking in Wilton Manors. Krauser as opposed to being cognizant of the have sprouted up all over the place. another casualty on The Drive. Steve Jolly, founder of SRJ Marketing in DalRight now it’s all so sporadic.There’s a beginning, reality of what the market is doing.” The number of empty storefronts with ‘for las, Texas, once had a satellite office on Wilton Meanwhile, professionals looking for virtual Drive. He concurs. lease’ and ‘for rent’ signs has driven up to 66 out middle and end here, but it’s not a vibrant street office space on the Drive have discovered like Las Olas from one end to the other.” of 130, five more than the 61 in January. It’s an “Any time people organize things overall it Krishan Manners, President of Wilton Manors Wilton Executive Suites, managed by Mike astounding number for a local shopping venue, tends to be much better. A central organized Krauser. Once the home of a now defunct gay business force is far more efficient,” he said on Main Street, (WMMS) paints a gloomy picture. and the vacancy rate is higher than the national newspaper, The Blade, WES offers 34 office “At the current rate of decline, this year will average. Of the businesses that do exist on The the importance of cohesion.“When there are surpass 2010’s gross loss of thirteen businesses suites ranging in size from 62 square feet to Drive, nearly half have only been open for two separate organizations, they all take on their own

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Post and USA Today Travel. In Wilton Manors, the city commission could not even agree to close the city streets for its Halloween Festival, which draws 10,000 people to the drive for a festive evening that had Key West focus, and all go in differFantasy potential. A single evening can pump ent directions.” five times that into local businesses. Tom Tabor,Vice President of But that was last year. It appears the city WMMS, however, does not see the conflict. He feels that each of the different pro business has learned from its mistake since because it has hired a private company to run this year’s groups in the city addresses special aspects of Stonewall Street Festival on June 19 and the the community to improve businesses.” Halloween Festival in October. Tabor also believes by this strategy of Drawing in large crowds can make a development “they improve communication fortune for a city and event planners. Some and cooperation…[and] contribute to plan, promotion and future improvements through- businessmen suggest that with more of these events annually, ‘The Drive’ would be more out the community.” appealing to local entrepreneurs. Many of the local businesses have made a Though such events are potenname for themselves nationally, often tially profitable, promoters face without the help or support of the city. high risks. Too high, some say, to Sidelines was written up in Business even risk putting them on. The Week as one of the best sports bars cost of various permit fees by the in the nation.The Manor has hosted city, advertising and marketing, private parties for leading politicians, inventory etc, can all be wiped film festivals, comedy performances, Whittaker out by foul weather, thus turning a and dinners for local organizations. Georgie’s Alibi not only sells more beer than any profitable event into a costly venture. Director of Community Development Serbar in South Florida, it just defended its title for vices for the city of Wilton Manors Heidi Shafran, offering the ‘Best Burger in Town.’ notes that while costly,“permitting fee’s haven’t been adjusted in years, and fees such as the life Big Events safety fee have to be paid directly to a third party. Are Cash Cows The city can’t totally control those costs.” ilton Manors does not get the Additionally Shafran added, “[Wilton Mannational coverage its larger neighbor, ors] makes very little profit from their fees.” Fort Lauderdale does. Lauderdale’s centennial celebration was promoted with print and This could be detrimental to The Drive’s ability to promote events such as art shows, television ads, and an appearance by Connie which close East Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale Francis. It included articles in The Huffington 0

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a half dozen times every year. an adjacent building to provide parking that Kyser noted that by comparison,“Miami Beach would not interfere with residents. The mepays the promoters of their event as much as ters have not made the limited parking near $60,000.The cost of putting on a Sidelines easier for its customers. festival on Wilton Drive is far, far too “Parking has always been a challenge high for someone who is really trying for businesses in Wilton Manors, but to help the community.” now it seems to be more of a real He also stated that if the busiproblem,” said the owners of Sidelines. ness community wants to succeed “We must find easy ways for our long term, “the united promotion customers to visit us without feeling Dee of events, a united vision and a hassled and we are open to any ideas clear strategy are all necessary components.” from business groups or the city in that regard.” Wilton Manors Main Street is hosting a While Castelli added, “the city should ease series of seminars and workshops to help up on the parking restrictions and build a business owners and prospective ones learn parking lot.” what opportunities are there for them, and However, Bruce Bogan of Planet Press, who what developments are in the works. The first added a storefront to his business, feels the parkof those took place April 27. ing issue is not dispositive. If there are diminished revenues for businesses, he feels that the Parking Major Concern major factor is “a lot of people don’t know what they’re doing on The Drive.They are hurting and hile there may be disagreements fighting with each other, not helping each other.” about whether or not The Drive is Bogan’s location typifies the conflict between in decline, one thing that is almost universally the city past and future. His older structure has agreed upon is that parking is a problem. affordable rents, but it still saw the closing of “No parking,” is the biggest complaint Tony Dee receives from his tenants about The Drive. the unique Painted Pickle restaurant and eclecAn informal SFGN Facebook survey on ‘The tic furniture shop adjacent to it this past year. Meanwhile,Wilton Gables, across the street, Drive’ allowed citizens and business persons erected more than 10,000 square feet of modto address the deficiencies and expectations ern storefronts on the Drive. One was rented, they had for the venue. swiftly closed, and the rest remains vacant, Bruce Maxwell commented “I love Wilton open, and for lease. And even though Wilton Drive… except for the parking,” while anDrive is thriving for some, others would say the other commenter was more blunt, claiming most popular sign on the drive is ‘for lease.’ it is time the city “built a g.d. parking garage already.” Indeed, the lack of parking has frustrated many of the local bars, including the Freelance writer Jason Shutts also contributed Manor and Sidelines. The Manor tore down to this report. POMPANO BILL

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Mangum Gallery Showcases Three Unique Artists By Matt Clark

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Square Lamps by Kimka Hesalroad; Bottom Right: chandeliers by Mark Peyton; Top right: sculpture by Torche

angum Gallery is showcasing three unique artists, Kimka Hesalroad, Torche, and Mark Peyton. Each artist has exceptional stories and methods behind their work in glass, or metal. Hesalroad comes from a family of artists, whose parents are glass designers. At the age of eight, Hesalroad’s parents exhibited their craft at festivals and national art shows. Like her parents, Kimka has won many awards for her art. Hesalroad cuts, layers and fuses stained glass together to create exceptional mirror frames, lamps and jewelry. No two pieces are alike. They are each one-of-kind. Local artist Tiffany Perkins, known as Torche, is another exceptional artist who works in welding metals into beautiful, abstract sculptures.When metal is worn down over time, people often throw it out, but Torche takes discard-

ed metal back home with her from the junkyard and recycles them into beautiful and coveted forms.The process is mentally and physically exhausting for Torche as she takes the heavy metal and literally pours her emotion into the piece. Upon observing the finished pieces,Torche notes that they are abstract enough for the viewer to take their own interpretation and develop a personal connection to the piece. Mark Peyton specializes in creating chandeliers and door knobs from unique beach glass. Growing up in the 1960’s Peyton used his own hair to create paint brushes, protested the Vietnam War and made headlines in the paper for the heroic deed of rescuing a goat from slaughter. Later on, Peyton traveled to Peru and assisted the locals in harvesting potatoes before returning to Florida. Peyton began creating sculptures with gem like remains of beach glass, winning awards at festivals across the country. Mangum Gallery is located at 2301 Wilton Drive. Call 954-514-7149 or visit MangumGallery.com for more information.

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Sunday Isn’t a ‘School Night’ in South Florida

hursday is definitely a school night, but stay up late for the Battle of hen I was a kid, there were the Bulge at Ramrod, South Florida’s more than a few times leather, Levi and uniform bar, 1508 NE 4th when I wanted to go to a movie or head to the local Pizza Hut with Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The winner takes friends during the week, but my parents home $100 at midnight. often responded, “Not on a school night.” Friday, May 20 I’m sure I wasn’t the only teenager to hear that line from mom and dad. ina Flowers returns to the stage at I don’t have to ask permission anymore Miami’s Sugar nightclub. Look for to head out, but—being the responsible shows by T.P. Lords and Sasha Lords, also. adult that I am—I tend to be mindful of In the booth, resident DJ Jarell will be prowork that must be accomplished the next viding the beat while DJ Dave will be spinday. I know I can sleep in on Saturday and ning hip hop and Latin in the Spice Lounge. Sunday mornings, so the decision is easier Sugar is located at 2301 SW 32nd Ave. on a Friday or Saturday, but the problem is Saturday, May 21 Sunday. Do I or don’t I? Sunday evenings are urn up the salsa arguably the best night tonight at The to go out in South Manor as Noche Florida. Many of the Latina Florida popular neighborhood celebrates its 13th watering holes offer anniversary with a drink specials you can’t bash in the Ivy Lounge. match on Saturday. DJ Larry Larr will And because so many be spinning hot Latin people are employed in music and recording the service industry and artist Tony Swing subsequently are off on will perform. Also Mondays you can always catch performances count on a crowd, even by Viva Mirage and off-season. Then there Josue Santiago, Viva Mirage are the “so-called” tea Miss and Mr. Noche dances that start and Latina 2011. end early, but not really, especially in Miami. Sunday, May 22 The temptation to party on a school night just got a little stronger as the ahara Davenport, the latest diva Gryphon nightclub at the Seminole from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to make a Hard Rock in Hollywood launched Queen stop in South Florida, performs tonight at Sundays with popular DJs Lazaro Leon The Palace, South Beach’s only gay beach and Bill Hallquist. Throw in the club’s bar. Located at 1200 Ocean Dr., this is the sophisticated sound system and lighting place to see and be seen, and you’ll get a and you’ve got a high power party. Doors great show, too. Arrive early for the brunch open at 8 p.m. and with the $5 cover, you or come later for the popular tea dance. get a complimentary cocktail before 11 Monday, May 23 p.m. The best part: 10,000 parking spaces! You won’t be circling around the Shoppes eter Petrucci hosts karaoke of Wilton Manors looking for a spot here. tonight at Dudes, Fort Lauderdale’s What to do? What to do? Whether beach bar, 3270 NE 33rd St. Enjoy 2-4-1 you’re planning a school night outing or well drinks all night long and don’t forget not, here’s a look at some of the highlights to belt out that favorite torch song in of the week ahead in South Florida: between.

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eighty themes inspire the paintings of Frank Crowley. The Fort Lauderdale artist currently has a solo show at the Café Gallery in Davie now through May 31. He has another exhibition opening next month at Matty’s on the Drive in Wilton Manors. Dealing with important subjects plucked from the news comes easily to Crowley, who never suffers from a lack of inspiration. “Oil Bride,” he explains, relates to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. “Contingency Plan” refers to the war in Iraq. But not all viewers of Crowley’s artwork get his message. “People aren’t looking at the paintings long enough,” he says. “I’d rather that they get the meaning.” Even his choice of palette is open to misinterpretation. “I have heard people say that, if I use bright colors, they feel happy,” the artist says. “I don’t necessarily see them that way.” Positive feedback has come since Crowley started adding words to his abstract paintings consequently generating more interest in them. He feels even better when fellow artists appreciate and understand his work. “I’m sort of getting more into it,” he says, referring to the pursuit of exhibitions and contests. “Having a solo show at a gallery would be wonderful. I don’t know if my paintings will be in museums some day.” Creating art in a room at home, Crowley has an easel, a table for mixing paints and “four nice windows.” While the space is appropriate for his needs, his production has spawned an impression, “The room keeps getting smaller and smaller. I have paintings against the wall. There is another table with paper piled up. I have works in paper under a pile, a bookcase with art materials, and paintings on the wall that I am working on. The closets are filled with art. If I had a wish, it would be for a big barn.” Crowley came to painting in his late teens. He studied art at Brooklyn College,

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starting his art career in earnest after moving to Florida seven years ago. Participating in local shows such as “Starving Artists” at Gallery Six in Fort Lauderdale’s Main Library and joining ArtsUnited and ArtServe spurred him on. He plans to take a workshop at ArtServe called “The Artist as Entrepreneur.” A notebook filled with thoughts, ideas, and phrases is a wellspring of inspiration. “Usually I paint in oil only,” Crowley says of his process. “But I have trouble with oil drying in humid weather, so I use pencil, charcoal, collage and oil pastels. When I paint in oil, it comes out very different. My oil paintings are almost more emotional, more intuitive. My newer mixed media pieces are more intellectual. More thought and planning goes into them.” Has his style changed over the years? “Yes. When I was younger, it was more figurative. It has gotten more abstract and better. But there was one painting I did at the Brooklyn Museum with a live model that has stood the test of time,” says the artist. “Sometimes I think I have done this before and it jogs my memory. Did I? There is a progression in my work with collage elements.Years ago, I put words in my paintings, but then I would take them out. I had to be brave enough to leave them in.” To contact Crowley, email him at Crowleyfrank@comcast.net.

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hursday nights are home to Alibi’s hangover in a mason jar Tea Party with 3 dollar long islands starting at 9 p.m. until close. Alibi’s a great place to relax, play a few games of pool, watch a drag show and even get a quick bite to eat. Alibi is the winner of the 2010’s Best Burger in Fort Lauderdale, so you should know what to get. The bartenders are exceptional and know how to take care of their patrons. All I have to say to the 23-year-olds, who look like twinks is get ready to be labeled as a 16 year old boy prepare to have your ID on you at all times. If you find that sort of thing flattering, Alibi is the place for you. I’ll be honest, I’ve never watched an episode of Baywatch. The slow motion running and women in one piece bathing suits never appealed to me. Neither has Playboy, although I’ll admit, I’ve read the articles, laughed at the silly comics and gagged when catching a glimpse of the “downstairs monster” flipped quickly through the centerfolds.You remember Pamela Anderson, right? For Mark, co-owner of Living Room’s birthday Saturday, May 25, she will be partying the night away in VIP! This is Living Room’s third annual Silver Party so prepare your livers and Mimosas for the morning after. Hair, the 1960’s rock musical has returned to South Florida, bringing all of hippie culture along with it. This controversial musical was a pioneer of its time, with antiVietnam War themes, rock music and onstage nudity. The basis of the story surrounds a group of politically active young adults living in the “Age of Aquarius” who are full of angst over their parents, government and war. To this day, Hair continues to be an international phenomenon making religious fanatics cringe and hippies rejoice. If you’ve seen it before, you know you want to see it again. See you there. Till next week ;) Matt

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Theatre Review

John Torrenga

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Joe Harter as Hedwig

By J.W. Arnold

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edwig and the Angry Inch” is not musical theater. It’s better described as performance art, a rock concert with a running monologue. The show, by John Cameron Mitchell with songs by Stephen Trask, which was made into a 2001 cult film, tells the story of Hedwig, an East German transsexual rocker who falls in love with an American soldier. In order to marry and escape the Communist east, he undergoes a botched sex change operation, leaving him with a dysfunctional one-inch mound of flesh (“the angry inch”). On their first anniversary in Junction City, Kan.—the day the Berlin Wall falls—her husband leaves her for another man, ultimately making the whole ordeal unnecessary. Distraught, she forms a band and begins writing songs for her soul mate “Tommy Gnosis,” who achieves stardom and leaves Hedwig behind to perform in dingy coffee shops and restaurants. The latest stop for Hedwig is Fort Lauderdale’s Empire Stage in a production by Infinite Abyss. Joe Harter (Hedwig) is joined in the tight space by bassist Blaze Powers (Yitzhak), drummer Jhovany Castillo (El Puto), keyboardist Roger Blankenship (Professor) and guitarist Jonathan Bellino (Jon). If ’90s glam rock is your thing,Trask’s songs will appeal, but don’t hesitate to pick up the complimentary earplugs at the box office window. The entire experience is sort of like

listening to a garage band jam—in a garage. Decibel levels aside, the score is tightly crafted and well performed under the musical direction of Harter. In fact, several mainstream artists, including Yoko Ono and Cyndi Lauper, have recorded covers from the score that includes “Wig in a Box,” “The Origin of Love,” “Tear Me Down” and “Midnight Radio.” Ultimately, the success of the production lands on the shoulders of Harter, who not only must deliver musically, but also dramatically. And he was up to the challenge, belting out song after song while nailing the raw emotions caught up in Hedwig’s story. Powers also shined as Hedwig’s new partner,Yitzhak, providing a steady bass line and lending her own voice to the back-ups. In a show already chock full of gender-bending symbolism, Powers scrubs her beard to reappear on stage in the end wearing Hedwig’s blonde wig and a slinky red dress, begging forgiveness from Hedwig, now in male form. The band on Empire Stage’s small floor leaves little room for Harter and Powers to maneuver, but with strong direction from Jeffrey Holmes, the production turns the liability into an opportunity for an intimate— albeit loud—theater experience.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Infinite Abyss Productions Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale. Thurs. – Sat., 8 p.m. through June 4 Tickets $30 at Infinite-Abyss.com or at the door (cash only)

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Two Boys in a Bed Pillow Talk That Hits Home SylvesterQ.com

By J.W. Arnold

e’ve all been in that uncomfortable situation before—waking up in a trick’s bed after a night of hot sex only to have our ear talked off by a chatty Kathy eager to hear your life’s story and profess his newfound love. He’s planning the wedding while you’re looking for the nearest escape route. It was Angel Perez and Nigel Revenge in just a one-night stand! Two Boys in Bed on a Cold Winters Night That’s essentially the premise nity for Revenge to showcase a wide range of James Edwin Parker’s one-act play, “Two of emotions, despite a clunky Northeastern Boys in a Bed on a Cold Winter’s Night,” accent that occasionally gets in the way. which opened last weekend at Rising AcEach character is individually delivered tion Theatre. thanks to strong direction from Jerry Peter (Angel Perez) wakes in the middle of the night in the apartment of Daryl (Ni- Jensen, it’s the chemistry between the gel Revenge) after hooking up in a Manhat- two that ultimately makes the production successful. We’ve come to expect a little tan club. Peter just wants to roll over and gratuitous frontal male nudity from Rising go back to sleep following an exhausting session of pure lust, but Daryl unrelentingly Action, but here it’s integral to the story as the two alternately tease and torment each initiates a familiar and intimate conversaother through the night, rolling around in tion about coming out, AIDS and safe sex, the bed and storming across the apartment. and love and relationships. Daryl is looking for a boyfriend while Pe- And, let’s be honest, solid performances ter is just looking for a good time. The con- aside, both actors are very easy on the versation alternates between playful banter eyes, too. Set and lighting designer Christopher and guarded confessions and it becomes Michaels successfully transforms the felapparent quickly that neither character is quite who he seems, especially when Daryl lowship hall of the Sunshine Cathedral into a convincing ‘80s flat and DJ Marc Scott’s lets the “L” word slip. Parker’s dialogue sound design is perfect, showcasing his is natural and familiar, but it’s the gradual signature mix of ‘70s and ‘80s dance tunes disclosure of their individual demons that with a Carpenters ballad thrown in for makes the characters so engaging. good measure. Perez is perfectly cast as the strong and “Two Boys in a Bed” demonstrates that stoic Peter, delivering one of his best perfashion and decor may change over time, formances to date. Perez’s Peter is confibut people don’t. dent and sexy, but at his best near the end of the play when he must drop this façade after the revelation he is cheating on a boy- Two Boys in a Bed friend hospitalized presumably with AIDS. on a Cold Winter’s Night By James Edwin Parker In his second appearance at Rising AcRising Action Theatre tion, Revenge presents a complex Daryl, a privileged pretty boy who is pushing 40 and Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale knows it. He has had little success with Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and 10 relationships and remains nostalgic about p.m., Sundays 7 p.m. – through June 12 his boyhood love, but is at the same time Tickets $35 at RisingActionTheatre.com or calculating and bitter, offering an opportu954-561-2225

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The staff is very friendly, and facilities are ’ve got to wonder why I can’t recall any very clean. I enjoyed the hot tub for a few cycles, and wondered around the maze of local publications ever writing a story showcasing Clubhouse II. Is the subject hallways for a while. I recommend bringing flip-flops.You’ll just feel more comfortable too taboo, too dirty? I don’t think so, especially not in this day and age, of full disclosure walking around in them rather than bare foot. The crowd while I was there seemed of every topic imaginable on the Internet. to be in the “middle aged” category, which Let’s look at the facts, Clubhouse II is everyone told me to expect. Those that a gay owned and operated business, over do frequent these establishments say 35-years-old, at the same address, and run Clubhouse II is where the older crowd by a single owner. I had to visit to see what it meets, which is always a big was like, as there are no other “thumbs up” for me. gay-owned businesses in They offer a comtown that can make plimentary bar and these claims. snacks on Friday I’m not going to and Saturday nights beat around the and on Bear Night bush. Clubhouse II Thursdays. Leather is a gay bathhouse. Ron Bray Night is Tuesdays, and For those that don’t pizza is offered with the price of know – and there really are people that don’t – you go there to get naked, hit admission. I was there on Saturday afterthe steam rooms, hot tub, and of course… noon, so I only saw the bartender setting up as I was getting ready to leave. He was hook up with other men. At peak times, making coffee, and it sure smelled good. the place is packed with men walking If you happen to be curious about around in just a towel, but on leather night, Clubhouse II, I recommend you give it a there are a lot of guys in harnesses… shot during a slow time, and ease into it. which gets my personal rating of fierce. The employees seem to be really honest You can rent a locker, a regular room, about this. If you tell them you’ve never or VIP room. The rooms generally have a been to a bathhouse before, they will tell single bed, while VIP rooms have a larger bed, with lots of porn on the TV! My room you everything you need to know to make your visit comfortable. I will definitely visit was known as the “Ramrod room”, having again when it’s busier! hooks on the ceiling for a sling, I assume. Clubhouse II is located at 2650 E OakYou get a room key, so you can keep land Park Blvd, just east of Federal Highway, your things locked in the room while you near the 7-Eleven. They’re open 24 hours a explore the hallways and dark corners, or day, 7 days a week, and ID is required. go into the hot tub or saunas. My room also had a “locker” inside to keep things stowed in case I had a visitor. Please visit Clubhouse2.com for more information.

Shirtless Schock in Men’s Health From Advocate.com

Bob Gramatges, a Miami sales representative for SFGN, and occasional columnist for the paper, has taken a job as the new Editor of Genre Latino Magazine, and become part of the growing Hotspots magazine family. In the printing business with his family for his entire life, Gramatges is a talented writer who studied marketing at Florida International University. He writes with a unique style and flair. His many writings can be viewed on his personal blog, and twitter account @ thehomorational. Stated Gramatges, who has volunteered for the National Gay Task Force and worked on the Winter Party, “This is a wonderful opportunity for me as a gay Latino living in South Florida. I am looking forward to this new adventure. I’d rather be a product of my decisions than a byproduct of circumstance.”

Antigay conservative Rep. Aaron Schock, who once burned a belt blogs said made him look gay, appears shirtless on the cover of the new issue of Men’s Health, with the magazine dubbing him “America’s Fittest Congressman.” Schock, 29, a freshman congressman from Peoria, Ill., is teaming up with the magazine for the Fit for CNN’s Don Lemon Life summer challenge. Comes Out In fact, Schock is better Last year Don Lemon, a news known for his abs than for anchor at CNN, stunned audihis policy. A photo of him ences when he told them he Don Lemon in a swimsuit poolside first was molested as a child. Now went viral in 2009 when TMZ posted it on he has revealed he’s gay. He told the New the popular gossip site. York Times “I’m scared. I’m talking about But Schock has also made known his something that people might shun me for, feelings on gay issues. In Febuary, he spoke ostracize me for. It’s about the worst thing out strongly favoring the Defense of Maryou can be in black culture.You’re taught riage Act and bashing the Obama adminis- you have to be a man; you have to be mastration’s refusal to defend DOMA. culine. In the black community they think Last year, when a photo of Schock wear- you can pray the gay away.” Courtesy of CNN

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Fitness Guy By Peter Jackson, CPT

EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: INCLINE REVERSE DUMBBELL FLYE Attach a rope to the high pulley of a cable station and grab an end with each hand. Step back so that your arms are straight in front of you. Pull the rope while bending your arms so that your elbows flare out.Your hands should end

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Are protein supplements necessary? Q: I love your column. Great information! Can you talk a little about protein and how much we need to build muscle? Also, which type of protein supplement is better – whey or casein? A: First of all, protein doesn’t build muscle directly: strength training using heavy weights and resistance exercises are responsible for muscle growth. Consuming protein alone, in the absence of weight training, will not result in muscle growth. However, protein does play a vital role in the repair and recovery of muscle fibers that are broken down during muscle-building exercises. Proteins are made up of amino acids which our bodies need and use to build tissue and are a building block of bones, skin and blood – as well as muscles. When you engage

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in strenuous exercise, your muscle fibers become stressed and literally tear. Protein is needed in this process of repair and recovery, leading to bigger and thicker muscle fibers. The general recommendation for individuals who are exercising and keen to build muscle is to consume 1 gram of protein per pound of your desired body weight. So if you want to be 170 pounds, consume 170 grams of protein daily (1 gram of protein = 4 calories). Good sources of protein include chicken breast, fish (especially tuna), turkey, eggs, yogurt, cheese, milk. It is possible to get an adequate supply of protein by eating well-balanced meals. But in today’s fast-paced world

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V I E W S OF T H E N E W S IGLTA’s BUSINESS EXPO AT HAGEN PLACE -------------------------------------------------THE SHAPIRO GROUP INC. Residential Property Management LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER. www.shapiroproperty. com 954-434-0175 -------------------------------------------------Eric Ackerman, P.A. & Associates Don’t miss out, the market has been heating up and the prices are going up, so get a good deal while you still can. 3438 N. Ocean, Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-295-5157 -------------------------------------------------3321 NE 37TH ST Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA 33308 Listing # F1113917: 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. Price: $825,000 call Jason Johnson Office Phone: (954) 563-9889 -------------------------------------------------John Castelli Real Estate Services New Office conveniently close to Downtown. When you are buying or selling property in today’s real estate market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. 823 Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-862-7100 ------------------------------------------------DISCREET PRIVATE SECURE FT LAUDERDALE BEACH CONDO $169,900 Building & Unit totally renovated Ocean views from Bedroom Balcony Living Room. Intracostal Apartment elegant Bob McGlynn Exit Realty rebobmac@yahoo.com 954-478-6321 -------------------------------------------------1 YEAR FREE LOT RENT - PRIMARILY GAY PARK Fort Lauderdale/Lauder Lakes. New Manufactured Home. Hurricane Ready 1,600sf 2BR/2BA 32’ Party Deck overlooks huge Lake. Wood Cabinets & Granite Tops, Slate & Marble floors. Immaculate. Real Show Place! Pics @ www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/7W4ZB Cost $205K+, Sell $129,900, Call 954-817-6233 ------------------------------------------------HOLLYWOOD OCEAN FRONT CONDO FOR SALE ON PENTHOUSE LEVEL 2 Bed/2 Bath, Newly renovated. Only Motivated Buyers. 2,200 sqft. $570,000. Call 954-328-7412 Ronnie -------------------------------------------------3/3 Single family home 1949 old Florida charm. New kitchen and appliances, d/w, disposal, washer/dryer, central air. W/S inc in rent. Near Dixie & Oakland. $1500 mo. F/L/S 954-254-5220 -------------------------------------------------GAY ANDREWS AVENUE Large 1/1, all utilities incl, granite, d/w, private fenced tropical yard, all tile, vaulted ceiling, adt security. $750. Call 772-626-1345 -------------------------------------------------Cute 3/1 house near Wilton Manors 3/1 (tub/shower) w LARGE FENCED yard, laundry rm, & patio. Ceiling fans, central AC. Walk to Wilton Drive. 1200/mn + 1200 sec dep. Call 954-649-7601 -------------------------------------------------2836 NE 23RD ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,095,000.00. A free service of Larry Revier 2810 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL MLS # F1130335 • 3733 square feet. 5.00 bedroom(s), 5 bath(s)

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------------------------------------------------Two Bedroom Middle River Homes Condo. Two bedroom, two bath condo in pet friendly building with wash/ dryer in unit. Close to Wilton Manors. First and second floor units available March 1. $975 f/l/s. Jimmy Cunningham licensed Real Estate Agent Castelli RE Services 954-303-7380.

Rent/Lease 1/1 Wilton Manors Freshly painted, 1/1 in quiet community w/ pool Laundry facilities on premises,Close to everything. $775/Mo. Call 954 566 4423 -------------------------------------------------Middle River Terrace. Completely remodeled 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartments! Central A/C and Washer/Dryer in premises. Close to I-95, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Airport and the Gay Life..... Property is on a nice quiet street! $875/month rent. $600 security deposit required. Call Steve at 561-305-2333 -------------------------------------------------1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Small Kitchen, Living Room, New Flooring, Private Driveway, Non-smoking, Drug-free, Water/Garbage/Lawn service included, Small pets accepted, $750/ Month+Deposit, Call (954) 319 – 7080 -------------------------------------------------Lakeridge Cottage Nice quite studio w/ private sun deck, Minutes from beach & Wilton Manors, downtown. Includes All. $700/Mo. Weekly or Monthly. Call Jeff 954-593-6833

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