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Florida’s largest event for mature men and their admirers By Dennis Jozefowicz

ummer is here, and with it the heat, humidity, and threat of hurricanes gets greater by the week. Also, for those of us who choose to stay in South Florida, sometimes it becomes hard to find good events to attend. One event that happens every summer is A Celebration of Friends.This is a get-together of mature gay men and their admirers from all over the world. They come to South Florida for a weekend of socializing and having fun poolside. The event also raises money for local charity. Last year, they raised $10,000 for Tuesday’s Angels and the Pride Center at Equality Park. To give you an idea of what kind of event this is, the average age of roughly 700 men who attended last year was 60. The youngest being 21, and the oldest 91 years old! In all, about a dozen countries were represented. This is one of the largest events for mature men in the country, now in its tenth year. The events begin June 22 with early registration at the Fort Lauderdale

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this is also the year we get going on our second agenda to start with our plans to build or acquire a low-cost retirement center for the members of the A Celebration of Friends!” states Tom, also known as Tomcat, Pence president of the organization. The next day, Thursday, June 23 the events hosted at the Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton begin in earnest.Vendors, karaoke, cocktail hours, dancing, and a pool party with bingo are a few of the highlights. There are special room rates for those who want to stay in the host hotel. However, those interested in only attending the events and parties purchase tickets for all of the festivities. If you haven’t purchased already, don’t worry – you can purchase them at the door for $75.

Airport Hilton. From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. the gentlemen will be at Tropics on Wilton Drive, enjoying 2-4-1 cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Please visit CelebrationofFriends.org for “Not only is this our 10th anniversary, more information.

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Stonewall Black and White Ball Celebrates 10 Years June 25 By Everett L. Burton

ach year Compass celebrates the Stonewall riots of 1969 with a black and white ball. After 10 years the ball is still going strong with no signs of slowing down. Among the many attendees there will be dignitaries, elected officials, as well as community members from South Florida and the Treasure Coast. “It’s amazing to see how far we have come in a decade and it is astounding. From the many ways we have to protect students of the LGBT lifestyle to the ways we are working towards family medical leave as well as spousal time off,” said Tony Plakas, executive director of Compass. “I would have to say that out of the entire state of Florida the two most progressive cities in the state is West Palm and Lake Worth. It’s just amazing to have the chance to commemorate the uprising at stonewall. And it’s just not a party. It’s an outreach to make this a better

place for everybody. Compass is the sixth largest LGBT community center in the country and we plan to keep it that way or better.” The annual event is not an easy feat. Last year it attracted more than 650 people and took between 60 and 80 volunteers to bring everything together. This year will feature a silent auction, full bar and the hottest music with DJ Josh, live entertainment coordinated by Lenore Productions and performances by The Palm Beach Drag Society, the cast of Chicago, artistic body painting by Georgette Pressler and more. More than 1000 are expected to dance the night a way to celebrate over 40 years of the LGBT rights movement. While the Stonewall Riots were arguably a spontaneous act of resistance against police

harassment, the 60s were a time of turbulent political and social change. Many excluded groups, including women and AfricanAmericans, were taking a coordinated and decisive stand against oppression. The Stonewall Riots sparked new, highly visible LGBT civil rights movements across America as the frustrations of the gay community had been exhausted and replaced by emotions they had never before experienced. Another aspect of the ball are two awards given out at the event. The first is the Compass Leadership Award, which recognizes the achievements of elected and appointed community leaders. The second is the Michael Brown Faces of the Community Award, named in memory of Michael Brown. It was established in 2008 to recognize an outstanding member of the commu-

nity whose dedication to grassroots organizing was instrumental in promoting pride, diversity and public awareness. Prior to the event there will be a Pride Business Alliance Mixer 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Granview Gardens Bed and Breakfast. And then after the ball an after party will take place at 11:30 p.m. at The Lounge in West Palm Beach. The event takes place June 25 at 8:30 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Palm Beach casual, cocktail and costumed attire, in black and white, is encouraged. Tickets are $15 for Compass members; $25 presale and $30 at the door. To purchase tickets early, call Compass at 561-533-9699. Casting calls now open for volunteers. Contact julie@compassglcc.com for more information and to donate services or products to the silent auction.

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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.

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Business Builders Luncheon at Soyka Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Business Builders Luncheon at Soyka in Miami’s Upper Eastside on Thursday, June 23. The Business Builders Luncheon is a monthly networking program held on the second to the last Thursday of each month. Soyka is located at the 55th Street Station in Miami. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/networking from noon to 1 p.m. Includes seated style lunch limited to 20 persons.Visit GoGayMiami.com for more information. Transgender & Gender Transitioning Support Group TRUE, the support group facilitated by Barbara Byrne, LCSW, and L.J. Woolston, provides mental health counseling and peer-support to transgender / gender transitioning individuals, as well as support for their parents, family members, siblings or significant others. The group is free of charge. Confidentiality is mandatory to participate in the support group. TRUE meets regularly twice a month at the YES Institute located on 5275 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143, on the second Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and also on the 4th Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact L.J. Woolston at 1truegroup@gmail. com for more information.

A Boston-area Roman Catholic priest gave a speech preaching unconditional acceptance to parishioners at St. Cecilia’s Church, in Back Bay, Mass. This was the first mass after the Archbishop of Boston cancelled one scheduled for June 19. The reason? Rev. John J. Uzzi intended the mass to have a theme of “All Are Welcome.” Rev. Uzzi, going against the grain of the Church in terms of LGBT issues, preached about “acceptance for all.” Both of his Sunday, June 12 masses were appreciated and applauded by congregants. “You are welcome here, gay or straight, rich or poor, young or old, black or white. Here, you can all say, ‘I worship the God who made me as I am’,” Uzzi stated. Meanwhile, as lawmakers in Albany, N.Y. debate marriage equality for LGBT residents, Archbishop Timothy Dolan compared gay marriage to Communism. “Last time I consulted an atlas, it is clear we are living in New York…not in China or North Korea,” stated Dolan. “In those countries, government presumes daily to ‘redefine’ rights, relationships, values, and natural law. There, communiqués from the government can dictate the size of families, who lives and who dies, and what the very definition of ‘family’ and ‘marriage’ means.” Ironic…because China does not extend protections to LGBT people and the secretive North Korea claims there are no homosexuals there. The New York State Catholic Conference, their lobbying arm will not support gay marriage there. To that end they are uniting with Republican lawmakers. In Boston, during an interview, an archdiocese spokesman explained why they cancelled Rev. Uzzi’s mass. “This parish is a great example of people who are civil and exhibiting a real fellowship. But that doesn’t mean we can be put in a position where we look like we’re endorsing Gay Pride activities.”

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Judge Rejects Call to Vacate Prop 8 Decision By Lisa Keen

Opponents of Proposition 8 said they believed Yes on 8’s motion to vacate Walker’s s expected, a federal judge in San ruling was an attempt to salvage some vicFrancisco on Tuesday refused to tory from their anticipated defeat on the vacate last year’s landmark ruling question of standing. But in court before Judge Ware Monday, Yes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. U.S. District Court Chief Judge James on 8 attorney Charles Cooper said his team Ware of the Northern District of California genuinely believes that Walker should have issued a 19-page decision saying, “The sole disclosed to all parties to the Proposition 8 fact that a federal judge shares the same cir- trial that he has been in a relationship with a cumstances or personal characteristics with man for the past 10 years. Cooper said Walkother members of the general public, and er’s relationship put him in “precisely” the that the judge could be affected by the out- same shoes as the two plaintiff couples chalcome of a proceeding in the same way that lenging Proposition 8. And, as such, he said, a “reasonable person” could beother members of the general lieve the judge had a potential to public would be affected, is benefit from his ruling striking not a basis for either recusal down Proposition 8. or disqualification” under fedBut Judge Ware seemed higheral laws governing the Judily skeptical of the argument ciary. “Further,” said Ware, Monday and repeatedly asked under the U.S. Code, “it is not for “evidence” that Walker had reasonable to presume that a any interest in marrying. Coojudge is incapable of making per had none. an impartial decision about “It’s common sense, and a the constitutionality of a law, reasonable person would consolely because, as a citizen, the 2010 protest against judge could be affected by the Prop 8 in San Francisco clude that Judge Walker had an interest in marrying,” said Cooper. proceedings.” “So, there are not facts to suggest Judge The June 14 decision is yet another blow to the efforts of opponents to mar- Walker wanted to change his relationship to riage equality to defend a constitutional marriage,” said Ware. Ware said it is “inconsistent with the amendment they convinced voters to pass in November 2008. In August 2010, Judge general principles of constitutional adjudiVaughn Walker, then U.S. District Court cation to presume that a member of a miChief Judge, ruled that Proposition 8 vio- nority group reaps a greater benefit from lates the federal constitution’s guarantees of application of the substantive protections of equal protection and due process. Though our Constitution than would a member of Yes on 8 proponents won a stay of Walker’s the majority…. [W]e all have an equal stake decision pending their appeal to the 9th Cir- in a case that challenges the constitutionalcuit U.S. Court of Appeals, they immedi- ity of a restriction on a fundamental right.” Ware did not buy Cooper’s argument that ately stumbled on the question of standing. The state’s governor and attorney general Walker’s failure to disclose his relationship decided not to appeal Walker’s decision, to attorneys before the trial suggested he and the legal team challenging Proposition was hiding a potential conflict of interest. “Absence of disclosure could equally con8 argued that Yes on 8 proponents have no note ambivalence or uncertainty in the face of right to appeal the decision on their own. A 9th Circuit panel heard arguments on such a weighty question as whether one inthe standing issue and asked the California tends to marry now or in the future, especialSupreme Court to indicate whether it thinks ly when such an intent involves the willingthere is anything in California law that gives ness and participation of a partner for whom Yes on 8 authority to appeal Walker’s decision. the judge cannot answer,” wrote Ware.

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In the Name of the Father By Pier Angelo Guidugli

eligion, the root of all evil, was the biggest factor that prevented me from ever being close to my father. A deeply religious man, who truly lived according to Christian values, he had a tough time dealing with his first born, who, from an early age, proved to be rebellious, independent, stubborn, and gay. I never bought into the religious claptrap no matter how many hours I had to spend in Church, or taking part in family prayers. I had an adversarial relationship with religion, an inborn mistrust and dislike of the whole concept. I did not hesitate to express it loudly. Being punished for skipping Sunday services did nothing to deter me. In fact, it became very easy to “lose my religion,” to his lifelong dismay. As time went by, our differences spilled into politics, social issues, lifestyles, education and career choices, never agreeing on anything and always carrying a tremendous amount of tension anytime we were in the presence of one another. Ironically he never found it difficult to get on well with strangers, with his nephew, or other people’s kids. During my childhood I feared and obeyed him. I was always reading his temperament, assessing his mood when he arrived home from work, constantly preparing myself for our daily battle around the dinner table. Much later I came to the realization I loved him, but sadly I never got to know him. Looking back I can now say it was a waste of lives. Mine and his, plain misery for the sake of some ancient superstitious belief in an unknown god. I kept arguing with him that there was no convincing evidence our world was created by divine intervention, that a god intercedes in human affairs, or the complete absence of proof there is life after

death for that matter. The more I went on the further apart we grew. I know he truly loved me and cared for me, but he had no idea how to reach out or bend his stern views of what I should be or do. And I never made an effort to extend an olive branch. I never compromised. According to my mother we were two faces of the same coin. My father was the strong and silent type— with an emphasis on the silent. That is, until his short fuse exploded in anger. Very much like some people describe aspects of my personality. He was a stranger for most of

my life. I left home at a very early age to get away from him, to discover and explore the world on my own terms. To his credit he gave me the freedom I needed and craved.

He probably realized the battle was lost and therefore did not oppose my living halfway across the globe. For my part I chose to live with “no regrets.” Again, to his credit, he never lost touch with me. For thirty years, not a week went by, without receiving from him a handwritten letter. It didn’t matter that most of the times I didn’t bother to reply. They kept coming. He never gave up on me. Many of us are able to forgive our parents for perceived childhood wrongs once we see them as normal human beings who did the best they could raising us. When my father started to age he began to soften and my defenses dropped because I feared him less. But it wasn’t until I saw him as an old man slowly preparing for his own death that I was able to summon the strength to go up to him and tell him that I loved him. It was the first time in my adult life I ever said that to him. The gratitude, surprise and happiness I saw in his eyes and face, after I uttered those three magic words, instantly healed all the wounds of the past, on both sides. It was a brief moment, on a train station platform, but it reconciled a lifetime of turmoil, friction and pain. I think timing is everything when initiating a step toward reconciliation, and you don’t have to wait decades before doing it. I know that now. There might not be a tomorrow. My father passed away five years after our milestone moment. Knowing that I had already said the things

Many of us are able to forgive our parents for perceived childhood wrongs once we see them as normal human beings who did the best they could raising us.

that needed to be said, actually helped a great deal during the grieving process. Nothing was left unsaid, hence, leaving no room for regrets. Now when Father’s Day comes around, only good memories accompany the tears. I only wonder what our lives could have been if religion hadn’t kept us so far apart for so long.

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even if Tom Cruise is in the film.” There are signs in several locations in downtown Fort Lauderdale stating, “Photography of this area is prohibited. Strictly enforced by FLPD. Violators subject to arrest.” Fort Lauderdale police have told at least two professional photographers they cannot shoot from a public area, and the policy precludes anyone from taking pictures, even as they dine at restaurants that are within a city block of Revolution, the nightclub movie producers have rented for the past few weeks. When asked about the signs, the police department stated it wasn’t an issue and no one has been arrested or cited for taking pictures. Even so Kent said the signs send a “direct chilling effect upon the exercise of First Amendment rights.”

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Also in response to the photography ban Michael Koretzky, President of SPJ South Florida, is helping to stage a “lunch-in” to protest the ban 1 p.m. Friday at Tarpon Bend, the largest dining establishment on SW 2nd ST. Koretzky explains that that the “lunch-in” is not a formal protest because SPJ doesn’t want the city invoking its right to deny a protest permit. “We’re simply going downtown to have lunch with 100 of our closest friends and First Amendment allies,” he said. “We’re going to buy lots of food and take lots of pictures – of each other, of police, of buildings, of everything. Contact SFGN at Norm@NormKent.com if you’ve been harassed by the police for taking photographs.

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Audrey Hepburn Retrospective at Cinema Paradiso

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By A. Sebastian Fortino ew Hollywood icons can be noted as much for their beauty and glamour as for their acting ability and work with the less-fortunate. Audrey Hepburn, won an Academy Award for her role in 1954’s Roman Holiday and received a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar after her death in 1993 for work with UNICEF. Her passing, from appendiceal cancer at 63 was seen by many in both the entertainment and humanitarian communities as far too soon. In addition to the awards she received in the United States she won several European awards equivalent to the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences coveted golden man. Her graceful, elegant personal style, nurtured through collaboration with legendary style-house Givenchy, also garnered her several awards. Hepburn remains one of the few performers who won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award.

She appeared in many films throughout her career, and the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival has decided to honor her this year between June 20 and 26 at Cinema Paradiso. They will showcase 15 of her films, beginning with 1953’s War and Peace on Monday, and closing with the delightful How to Steal a Million, from 1966 on Thursday. Hepburn was not one to shy away from material considered risqué during her career. The Children’s Hour, from 1961, was based on Lillian Hellman’s play concerning a British girl’s boarding school. A young, wealthy student is disciplined and the bratty girl tells an aunt of an “unnatural relationship” between teachers Karen Wright played by Hepburn and Martha Dobie, played Shirley MacLaine. The film Charade, which paired her with dapper legend Cary Grant is perhaps one of her most exciting. In it she plays a wealthy young widow, pursued through the streets, squares, and mar-

kets of Paris by several men who want the fortune left to her by her late husband. However, the films most people fondly associated with Hepburn are those in which she plays a young woman protected by an older man. Roman Holiday, Love in the Afternoon, Sabrina and Funny Face are all roles in which – after much eloquent humor – she falls for her leading man. So electrifying were her performances with Gregory Peck, William Holden, and George Peppard that Hepburn often had to defend herself to the press. “Actually, you have to be a little bit in love with your leading man and vice versa. If you’re going to portray love, you have to feel it.You can’t do it any other way,” said Hepburn of an alleged affair with Gregory Peck. “But you don’t carry it beyond the set,” she added. In addition to the films being shown, there are more than what I have mentioned here, a book signing of Margaret Cardillo’s book Just Being Audrey will take place June 21 and June 22 the daughter of Cary Grant, Jennifer Grant will be on hand to sign Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of my Father about her life with the legendary star. Parties will accompany some screenings. Decadent Parisian Desserts will be served between Paris When it Sizzles and Robin and Marian Friday, June 24. On Saturday June 25,

between showings of Roman Holiday and Two for the Road a Rustic Pizza Party has been planned. On Sunday June 26 prior to the 11 a.m. showing of Breakfast of Tiffany’s come wearing your loudest, biggest pieces of jewelry for the 10 a.m. Breakfast at Tiffany’s Brunch. Please visit FLIFF.com for show times and ticketing information.

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here’s no denying it, we’re out and proud in South Florida. In fact, in Fort Lauderdale, we’re so out and proud that we celebrate not one, but two Pride festivals each year. PrideFest is generally celebrated in the spring at Oakland Park’s Jaco Pastorius Park of late, while this weekend marks the return of the popular Stonewall Street Festival and Parade in that hub of homo life,Wilton Manors.While PrideFest benefits from the cooler temperatures and all those tourists and snowbirds, “traditionalists” staunchly defend the June event as the real tribute to the Stonewall Inn riots of 1969 that marked the beginning of the gay rights era. This year, the parade has again been pushed back to the evening hours, so we won’t be scraping up any melting drag queens or roasted leather daddies along the route. There will be plenty of entertainment, food and vendors, as well. In addition to the festival, the many gay bars and clubs in Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale have special parties planned for pride. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: Wednesday, June 15

ideLines Sports Bar kicks off the festivities tonight with a special party beginning at 9 p.m. Cool off with a cold beer or cocktail and don’t forget to visit the bar’s stage and dunk tank on Sunday at NE 12th Ct. SideLines is located at 2031 Wilton Drive.

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he South Florida LGBT community is incredibly diverse and there’s a hangout for just about everyone. The cowboys and cowgirls hang out at Scandals Saloon, 3073 NE 6th Ave. in Wilton Manors. Get out those boots and jeans and show your country-western pride tonight.

Friday, June 17

he Boardwalk’s Victor Zepka always brings in big names for the big weekends and for Pride he’s lined up Raging Stallion Studios porn stars Adam Killian and Angelo Marconi. They’ll be appearing for two shows at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. tonight and Saturday. Boardwalk is located at 1721 N. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, just on the outskirts of Wilton Manors. Saturday, June 18

ohnny’s is one of the regions most popular go-go bars and South Florida has been abuzz about the new location opening in Miami.Visit the Fort Lauderdale bar tonight and the first 200 guests will receive a special pre-Grand Opening invite for Tuesday, June 21 at the new club. Stop by Johnny’s Fort Lauderdale at 1116 W. Broward Blvd. Sunday, June 19

ooking for a break from the heat? Head indoors for The Manor’s Pride dance beginning at 9 p.m. Located at 2345 Wilton Drive, the club is pulling out all the stops this weekend with DJ Ralphi Rosario of Rosabel fame. The party continues until 4 a.m. and there’s no cover. Monday, June 20

onclude the Pride weekend tonight at Ramrod, South Florida’s leather/ Levi/uniform bar, 1508 NE 4th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. On Mondays, the bar hosts its bear beer bust for $8. Tuesday, June 21

fter a big weekend, chill out in the swanky Mustang Lounge at Bill’s Filling Station, 2209 Wilton Drive, Pianist Jeff Hess will be playing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and then later things get a little crazy with karaoke hosted by Andy Fiacco and Ric Ducosin, Two Guys on a Mic.

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Boardwalk Bar, on Andrews Avenue is where you want to be if you’re looking for hot, buff, half naked muscle gods and also a potent drink. Boardwalk is always hosting appearances by famous porn stars who will dance on stage -- and for a price, on you. The bartenders aren’t bad to look at either, who by the end of the night shed their shirts, revealing their banging bodies. It gets hot in there so remember to tip them well too. Boardwalk even has an outside bar where you can continue drinking and even grab a bite to eat. If you haven’t spent every last dollar you have on Raul in the back room, I’d recommend the chicken wings, Shepherd’s Pie, or one of Boardwalk’s delicious burgers. Stonewall Pride is this Sunday in Wilton Manors, so if you haven’t turned into a hung over zombie from the past few weeks of non-stop partying, join in the fun—actually, if you’re a zombie, just come anyway. It kicks off at 4 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. But even after 9 there are plenty of bars around to keep the party going. And don’t forget to check out the Pride Parade down Wilton Drive at 6:30 p.m. Diamonds… Matt ;)

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Paul Bellantoni of Not for Nothing

To perform at Sunday’s street festival By A. Sebastian Fortino

ago, at a coffee shop in Fort Lauderdale where he worked. Chuck has been a fixture promise of this year’s Stonewall in the local music scene since the mid-1990s. Street Festival and Parade is to deliver quality, local, talent to the It was she who flatly asked if he was gay, and later helped him find his voice as a singer. three stages that will soon appear on Wil“She pushed me on stage for the first ton Drive this Sunday, June 19. Critics might only see the economical advantage of local time. I sang an Ani di Franco song and it performers.Yet, optimists realize this allows was then a voice I didn’t know I had came out of me,” he said, recalling the moment individuals connected to the community a with emotion. “I realized before I was chance to be showcased. always the kid hiding behind his art, or the One such performer is Paul Bellantoni, a piano, but this was me. So, I came out as gay singer-songwriter in the band Not for Nothand a musician in 2001.” ing. The trio of performers, Bellantoni on Previously Bellanotoni’s focus and passion piano, A Girl Named Chuck on guitar, and Charles Hanlon on drums formed a year ago. had been visual arts. Like many artists he “We flowed quite well, from the first time found the demons of depression and subwe played together,” said Bellantoni recently. stance abuse relieved by expressing himself through art. His family was more surprised at “We haven’t left each other’s sides since.” his coming out as a musician – meaning, purThe relationship between A Girl Named sue it as a career – than coming out as gay. Chuck and Bellantoni began several years

Pride performers Bellantoni, A Girl Named Chuck and Charles Hanlon

“I spent a lifetime in silence, which gives me a perspective,” Bellantoni told SFGN. “Being silent allows you to observe.” There is a certain calmness to Bellantoni. In his rocker-apropos black he observes his surroundings with care. By this I do not mean he gave off some feigned world-weary ennui during our two meetings. Instead it seemed he was thinking about his next song, performance, or band mates.Writing is of course a very private, soul-searching experience. “I take some time for me, some introspective time. I meet the audience. Then when I sit down at the piano Chuck, Charles and me, all exchange glances and we begin. For me I want the audience to see who I am, an unapologetic gay man on piano. Which is good, I feel it’s good to show the gay community what else a gay man can be,” said about bringing songs written in private to the public eye. A gay man can be very diverse, clearly. So can a group of musicians. Hanlon is a straight man, married with two kids. A Girl Named Chuck is XXXXX and they have

received much support by New Moon Bar, Wilton Drive’s main lesbian venue. Carol Moran has supported local performers for many…moons, pardon the cliché. Not for Nothing, in fact performs there on the first Saturday of each month. In terms of optimism, Bellantoni is very optimistic about South Florida and the Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors area for the arts and artists. Despite the cynicism even many locals have when they reflect on life here. “Don’t underestimate this town. It’s more dynamic than people think,” Bellantoni said. “You just have to look through the cracks and crevasses to find the diamonds.” Not for Nothing will appear on The Manors/New Moon Stage at 8 p.m. at the Sunday June 19 Stonewall Street Festival and Parade. They are also currently working on an album, which they hope will soon debut. Please visit StonewallWiltonManors.com for information on Pride performers and NewMoonBar.com for upcoming performances by Not for Nothing and other local talent.

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Catching Up with Jai Rodriguez Appearances include June 26 at the Manor By A. Sebastian Fortino

couples and individuals over the course of 10 weeks, with group therapy sessions highhere is a lot more to Jai Rodrilighting couple or individuals in each epiguez than his time as the “Culsode. While he loves producing Rodriguez ture Guy” on Bravo’s Queer Eye still wishes to do more acting and touring. for the Straight Guy. He has since released He has been in South Florida since May 18 singles on iTunes, appeared in movies, and made television appearances. Rodriguez has and will be here until the beginning of July. “As a performer you just go where the also taken to producing shows – something he feels he owes to his time on Bravo with work takes you,” he said with an energetic the “Fab Five” as they were responsible for glow. “Summer Shorts wanted a headliner and they’ve never done that before. I think producing their own segments. “This year I just came off of three network any performer should jump at the chance to shows,” said the friendly and charming Rodri- play five characters in one night. Dirty Little guez of his television roles. “I had the opportu- Secrets is something I’ve been doing for a nity to be executive producer on show about few years now, and reworking it as my life sex therapy, called Sex Rx. My ex is a therapist changes. It just opened to rave reviews in Miwhose focus is love, relationships and sex. He’s ami – people aren’t used to seeing a hybrid in a very niche position, as it’s usually cougars, of a concert meets theatrical experience.” He will take Summer Shorts and Dirty women in their 40s through 60s, in the field.” The show, which will air on Logo, follows Little Secrets to Broward County as well, at

the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. To promote the show he will appear at The Manor to sing a few songs with other cabaret performers. Rodriquez was very fun to speak with, which is reassuring as many celebrities have a stage persona which is a complete 180 from their interview style. “Two of the songs in Dirty Little Secrets are on the radio right now. I’ll just tell you both of the songs have the word f*%k in them,” he said laughingly. “Let’s see if your readers can guess which songs they are.” He has lived in Miami before, briefly, for some of his television appearances. He loves it here, and does not seem to mind the humidity. However, even though he loves his work, one thing he is excited about is a day off. “People keep giving me all these great recommendations – where to go, what to do, where to eat. We’re working everyday,” he said of he and his team. “There is a press event or a party so I just haven’t had time. We don’t have good Cuban food in Los Angeles so I look forward to that.” He has not gotten any time to hit the beach, something many South Florida locals also lament. When asked about his friendship with former cast mates from Queer Eye he praises their time together but seldom gets to see them. “We were spending 16 hours a day together.We weren’t best-friends,” Rodriguez said honestly. “But we really came to be like family, like brothers.We all lived in New York but never met before the show began. It’s easier for them to get together because they’re all in New York.When we see each other though, it’s like times haven’t changed.” For more information please visit ArshtCenter. org for Summer Shorts, running through June 19 in Miami’s. Also visit BrowardCenter.org for Summer Shorts in Fort Lauderdale, running from June 30 to July 3. For his appearance at The Manor on June 26 please visit TheManorComplex.com for more information.

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“Queer Eye” star hosts annual festival By Mary Damiano Arts Editor

ity Theatre’s annual short play festival Summer Shorts has often been described as a theatrical “Saturday Night Live” because of the rapid succession of 10-minute plays and the ensemble cast who make lightening-fast character changes. This year, the company has embraced this comparison by adopting the “SNL” format even further, by having a host, an opening monologue of sorts, and a production number, before launching into one of their strongest programs in recent years. Jai Rodriguez, perhaps best known for his stint on “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” is the host of Summer Shorts, as well as part of the ensemble. Rodriguez is both easy on the eyes and easy to like, and he excels in

plays’ intensity veers from that promise. his various roles as a gay therapy patient, a There are comedies, and after a string of soldier, a rock singer and a sassy preteen girl. The oddest thing about this year’s edition dramas, the laughs are genuine and welcome. Summer Shorts vet Stephen Trovillion of Summer Shorts is that the “SNL” frameis hysterical as an affable and increasingly work doesn’t serve the actual plays, which are heavy on the drama. “Dos Corazones,” frustrated small-town coach shooting a local commercial in “Hate by Richard Helthe Loser Inside” by lesen, about two Jon Kern. Trovillion new mothers sharand Rodriguez play ing a hospital room off each other well is a teary affair in “Quiet Please!” about one mom’s by Garth Wingfield, inability to hold her about two men daughter. “What bonding in a docStrong Fences tor’s waiting room. Make,” written by One of the funnier Israel Horovitz and Jai Rodriguez (center) and friends offerings yet weaker well-directed by plays is the predictable “Mickey Herman cast member Stephen Trovillion, concerns Saves the $#&@ World” by Marco Ramirez, the confrontation between a soldier and an old classmate on a deadly mission. Even in which a jaded video game slacker must pit his talent against an evil emperor in order to the touching “Aboard the Guy V. Molisave mankind. It’s slapstick and it’s funny, but nari,” beautifully directed by Margaret M. Ledford, is about a man and a woman who it’s not up to the quality of the other plays. Curiously, City Theatre has chosen to bond over their desire two commit suicide. While the opening monologue and produc- include two revivals from past festivals in tion number teases a rollicking evening, the this year’s program, “Dos Corazones” and submitted photo

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“Chronicles Simpkins Will Cut Your Ass,” about a playground tetherball champ with attitude to spare. Were there not two more worthwhile plays to produce? The cast and directing team turn in excellent work. Multiple Carbonell winner Gregg Weiner is a stand-out, giving powerful, sensitive performances “What Strong Fences Make” and “Aboard the Guy V. Molinari.” Ceci Fernandez is especially effective as a young mother who, despite a language barrier, finds a way to comfort her hospital roommate. New York-based actress Finnerty Steeves is poignant as a depressed woman fed up with life. Summer Shorts is a South Florida tradition, the beginning of the summer theatre season. It’s evolved quite a bit over its 16 years. Some devotees may like the changes, some may not. But this year the plays are strong, powerful and entertaining, making it a program well worth seeing. Summer Shorts runs through June 26 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami and June 30 through July 3 at Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. Visit CityTheatre.com for more info.

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AIDS and War: 3 Shows Tackle Them and Win Big AP Drama Writer

EW YORK (AP) This year’s Tony Awards honored “The Normal Heart” for its passionate look at the AIDS crisis. It also bestowed Tonys on “War Horse,” a play that showed the horror of the battlefield. But the night’s biggest prize went to a musical that mocked both. “The Book of Mormon” took home nine Tonys on Sunday including the prize for best musical propelled by a so-offensive-its-funny look at two naive missionaries who arrive in Uganda and find misery, gun-toting warlords, villages infected with HIV and people considering having sex with babies as a cure. It is as mischievous as Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart” is a heartfelt polemic and “War Horse” is charmingly simplistic. The fact that Broadway had room for all three views in the same season says something wonderful about theater in New York. “War Horse” a World War I tale about horses told with puppets and actors won five Tonys, including the best play award. The revival of “The Normal Heart” and “Anything Goes” both won three a piece. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the Emmy Award-winning “South Park,” found a kindred soul in Robert Lopez, who co-wrote the Tony-winning “Avenue Q,” and all three found themselves with a haul of

awards when they collaborated to gently mock Mormons and send-up Broadway itself. Collecting the best musical prize, a subdued Parker, who tied Josh Logan of South Pacific with four Tonys in one evening, said he’d be remiss if he didn’t thank his late book co-writer Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church. “You did it, Joseph! You got the Tony!” Parker said, looking skyward and holding up his award. Parker was asked backstage what he and his team will say if they get to heaven and God takes issue with the way they spoofed spiritual matters. “Look at the box office,” Parker replied. The show, which netted honors for best musical, best book, best direction of a musical for Casey Nicholaw and Parker, best score, best featured actress and four technical awards, came in with a leading 14 nominations and was the heavy favorite for the top musical prize. “We know what the best musical is it’s like taking a hooker to dinner,” comedian Chris Rock joked before reading the nominees and announcing the winner.

agent hot on the heels of a con man in “Catch Me If You Can,” took home his second Tony. His previous win was in 2005 for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Sutton Foster won for best actress in a musical and gave a tearful speech. “It doesn’t feel like a job,” she said of the Cole Porter musical “Anything Goes,” which also won best musical revival and earned Kathleen Marshall an award for best choreography. Frances McDormand was declared the best leading actress in a play for portraying a South Boston blue-collar woman who reconnects with a high school boyfriend in the David LindsayAbaire play “Good People.” She wore a denim jacket to the ceremony. The top-directing prize for a play went to Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris for the weepy British import “War Horse.” “We quite like it when people cry,” Morris cracked backstage. Shows that left empty-handed included “The Scottsboro Boys,” which had 12 nominations, “Sister Act,” “The Merchant of Venice,” and “The Motherf---- With the Hat.” submitted photo

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Scene from War Horse

Mark Rylance won the best acting award for a play for his powerful role of Johnny “Rooster” Byron in Jez Butterworth’s “Jerusalem.” Just as he did three years ago when he won for “Boeing-Boeing,” Rylance quoted a poem by Louis Jenkins, an obscure poet from Minnesota. “Unlike flying or astral projection, walking through walls is a totally earth-related craft, but a lot more interesting than potmaking or driftwood lamps,” he said to the bemused crowd. When asked later why he had recited the poem, he said, “I don’t know. I was getting a little bored.” Norbert Leo Butz won for best actor in a musical. Butz, who plays a frumpy FBI

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Auctions LAKEFRONT HORSE FARM 5-Bedroom Home, 3-Stall Barn, Large Workshop, Garage, Scenic Lake Frontage, Dock, Pier. Price reduced $799,000. Owner Financing. Lake Tillery, East of Charlotte, NC. Iron Horse Properties. (800)997-2248. www.ironhorseproperties.net

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Cleaning Services ItalianO Home Cleaning Service. Honest, Reliable, Quality cleaning for your home. Bi-Weekly or one-time available. I guarantee my work. Serving Broward Area. Call David 954-608-8913.

Nothing is more important than planning for your family’s future. Join us for a FREE educational seminar on

Pre-Arranging Your Cremation sponsored by

American Burial & Cremation Center at Jennings Funeral Home Monday, June 20th 10 am & 6 pm

Thursday, June 23rd 11 am & 6 pm

Monday, June 27th 11 am

Marlee’s Diner

Red Lobster

Hometown Buffet

699 S. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach

5950 N. Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale

2310 S. University Dr. Davie

Seating is limited. Please RSVP at

954-731-4321.

At ABC Jennings, we have been serving the Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach areas for over 40 years. In this complimentary seminar we will the discuss the cremation process and how pre-arranging can help benefit you and your family.

American Burial and Cremation Center

at Jennings Funeral Home

1801 East Oakland Park Boulevard | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 | 954-731-4321

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V I E W S O F T H E N E W S Photos by J.R. Davis MONA’S CELEBRATES JOHN LYON’S CAREER -------------------------------------------------DEVELOPER FORCED LIQUIDATION Smoky Mtn. Lake Property Priced @ Foreclosure/Short sale. Up to 100% Financing/5% interest. Hurry-Only 30 Reservations available! (877)551-0550 ext 100 -------------------------------------------------KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- Ted Adcock, Realtor Cell: 954-609-4393 tedftl@aol.com -------------------------------------------------LUSH 2 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE Oasis close to restaurants & highway Private & landscaped yard for relaxing Hardwood flooring in living room Call Ana Salazar @ Keyes 954-593-3089 -------------------------------------------------620 NE 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 For Sale: 250,000. 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath. Call John Castelli at (954) 563-9889 -------------------------------------------------THE SHAPIRO GROUP INC. Residential Property Management LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER. www.shapiroproperty. com 954-434-0175 -------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------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

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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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