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Allen West vs. Allen West

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ow do you defeat conservative Florida Rep. Allen West? Using, well, West himself. That was Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy’s idea behind WhatWestSaid.com, a website dedicated to collecting outrageous quotes by West.The site, made by the Murphy for Congress campaign, features a bubble head, croppedout image of West’s face tied to a quote balloon that serves as a slideshow with the conservative politician’s crazy comments. At the top, the site also has a big blue button for people to sign up for alerts from Murphy’s campaign and donate money. Murphy is currently way behind West as far as campaign war chests goes. He has raised about $2.3 million, compared to the whopping $9.9 million West has amassed in contributions so far.

South African Archer Comes Out at the Olympics

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outh African archer Karen Hultzer, who’s currently competing at the Olympic Games, publicly confirmed she is a lesbian in an interview with SBNation. “I am an archer, middle aged and a lesbian. I am also cranky before my first cup of coffee. None of these aspects define who I am, they are simply part of me,” she told SBNation and Outsports. “I am fortunate that my sexual identity is not an issue, and I don’t suffer the level of discrimination and violence that black lesbians in South Africa do. I look forward to the day when this is a non-issue and as relevant as my eye color or favorite sushi.” Hultzer’s confirmation now increases the number of out Olympians to 22. According to SBNation, she is the second South African Summer Olympian to come out, following beach volleyball player Leigh-Ann Naidoo in 2004.

Democrats Want to Find a Cure for AIDS

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epresentatives Jim Himes (CT-4) and Barbara Lee (CA-9) have introduced a bill that would allocate funds toward researching a cure for HIV/ AIDS. The bill would establish a $100 million fund solely dedicated toward researching and reviewing cure proposals “After slow but important progress in the face of a deadly and terrible disease, a cure is finally within reach,” said Himes in a statement. “This

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bill provides the medical research community with the resources it needs to find that cure so that we can finally put an end to this worldwide epidemic.”

The funds would be allocated throughout a period of five years; $20 million per year for a total of $100 million.

I’m Lana,” she says with her hair styled in pink dreadlocks, a reminiscent to that of Milla Jovovich in The Fifth Element. Before transitioning, Wachowski had actually been married for over 10 years.

Judge Rules DOMA Unconstitutional in Connecticut

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federal judge in Connecticut ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. According to The Advocate, in the case Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management, Judge Vanessa Bryant ruled that DOMA violates the Equal Protection Clause found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution The case involves six married couples and a widower, from Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, who have all been denied federal benefits because of DOMA

‘The Matrix’ Director Comes out as Transgender

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arry is now Lana. One of the Wachowski brothers, Larry, is the first major Hollywood director to publicly come out as transgender. The director revealed her transition while promoting her new film, Cloud Atlas, The New York Post reported. A newly released trailer of the movie shows Lana introducing the film with her brother, Andy Wachowski, and director Tom Tykwer. “Hi,

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“Pamela Chen has a long and distinguished record of service, and I am confident she will serve on the federal bench with distinction.” According to The Advocate, she would become the second female Chinese-American and one of a handful of out lesbians to serve on the federal bench.

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Cindy Brown Named Executive Director of Miami Beach Botanical Gardens

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rom overseeing the 2.6-acre garden Brown said. “The Miami Beach Botanical to overseeing its membership Garden is a jewel in our own backyard and has development, being the executive so much to offer both residents and tourists.” of the Miami Beach Botanical For more information, go to Gardens is no easy task — one which Cindy www.mbgarden.org.

Brown has just been appointed to.

Brown is a Miami native and has been working in the directorship field for 25 years.

From being president of the nonprofit consultant company Cenergy, LLC to serving as everything from a volunteer to a board member for local organizations, Brown’s been around. Of note, she’s worked with the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the Cancer Support Community.

“We are thrilled that Cindy has joined us,” said Suzanne Stolar, president of the Garden Conservancy’s board. “Her experience, knowledge of the market and exemplary reputation in the community will be great assets as we Cindy Brown, move forward on our path of Executive Director, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens continued growth.”

Brown took a lead role in the Meet Director Brown production of the Miami Beach Gay Pride When: Thursday, August 23, 6-8 p.m. event, serving as its executive director from Where: The Banyan Room 2009 through 2011.

How much: Free “I look forward to developing new To RSVP please call (305) 673-7256 or collaborations, educational programs, e-mail membership@mbgarden.org. enhanced membership and corporate giving,”

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Boynton Beach Police Set Up Sting Operation Via ‘Social Network’

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n the span of two days, Boynton Beach It appears though from the arrest reports Police arrested two men on child the social network in question is a mobile solicitation charges last month. phone application since both mention the The first suspect arrested was Eric suspects having an iPhone on them at the Paul Vanderlinde, 28. He’s facing charges of time of their arrests. Paul’s report also reads computer pornographythat “Eric continued to child pornography, chat through the social transmission of harmful network by using an material to a minor, application on his iPhone.” possession of drug Unlike Blake, Paul did paraphernalia and not attempt to meet the possession of marijuana detective. Instead, he sent under 20 grams. The two nude photographs, one second suspect is Scott of his penis and the other of Blake, 47, the former his butt. The detective then principal at Polo Park called Paul’s cell phone — Middle School in Paul engaged in phone sex Wellington. Blake was with the officer. arrested after he allegedly “That’s two arrests in two tried to meet for sex with days of men trolling the Eric Paul Vanderlinde an undercover officer, who Internet to prey on young he thought was a 15-year-old boy . boys,” Slater told the Sun-Sentinel. “Thanks Both men met the undercover detective to the tremendous work of Boynton Beach via a ‘social network.’ Neither report details Police Detective Charles Ramos, these sexual which ‘social network’ was used. predators will no longer be a threat to children.”

“We’re not releasing that information.

According to Ramos’ LinkedIn profile, he’s Doing so would compromise other been with the Boynton Beach Police since investigations,” said Public Information 2000 and before that he was detective with Officer Stephanie Slater. the City of Boca Raton.

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Alleged Ponzi Schemer Claims Poverty, Appointed Public Defender

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ny doubt that Jim Ellis was going to be charged criminally for a Ponzi scheme was removed on Friday, July 27, when a U.S. District Court Judge appointed him a federal public defender at the request of the Department of Justice.

Ellis was the center of an SFGN investigation in February, in which it reported on the alleged doings of a Ponzi scheme gone bust in and around Wilton Manors.

As the investigation unfolded it led to numerous stories, the most notable one in late May, when a group of Ellis’ alleged victims sued him alleging that he engaged in a series of fraudulent acts in concert with George Elia.

The coverage drew national attention and local controversy, the victims often taunted by people who couldn’t believe that Ellis, along with daughter Janet

Ellis and alleged co-conspirator George Elia, could have swindled people out of their money. There should be no doubt anymore.

In a July 19 letter to Ellis’s private lawyer, Stephen Pave of South Miami, the Department of Justice wrote that “your client is the target of a criminal investigation,” and there exists, “sufficient evidence to seek your client’s indictment for numerous felony offenses.”

But since Pave notified the Justice Department Ellis could not afford his services any longer, they asked for a special hearing before the United States Magistrate for a public defender to be appointed for him.

The court then held a hearing on July 27, at which time it was determined Ellis did indeed qualify for a special public defender appointment. D’Arsey Houlihan was tasked with representing him on pending charges,

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Jim Ellis to Face Criminal Charges where the Justice Department says he “conspired to commit wire fraud, among Jim Ellis (L) and George Elia (R) were accused of other crimes.” masterminding a Ponzi scheme whose target was The unusual aspect of the negotiation largely LGBT people in South Florida. Elia was suggested that Pave had been secretly arrested in May and now Ellis is looking to face criminal charges. working with the Justice Department to come up with some sort of plea deal for feel is an extremely guilty party … The long Ellis. However, the letter from DOJ suggests awaited CRIMINAL attention to Jim Ellis by an indictment is now imminent. the authorities is 1,000% correct. THANK Ellis’ inability to pay Pave, however, has YOU!” been and still is the subject of even more But he continues to write that group controversy. From the outset of the story, Ellis is “perplexed” at Ellis’ appointment of a has proclaimed his own innocence, arguing public defender. According to the email, he himself was a victim of George Elia. But it Ellis is driving a BMW 335 and is often seen is quite apparent now that the United States dining out around the area, among other Department of Justice is not buying into it. items claiming he’s got money. The purpose According to Rick Khun, who is one of of the email according to Khun is to help the the most outspoken victims, wrote to the DoJ in “getting JUSTICE!” DOJ on August 6. He stated that “we {the victims} are very pleased that attention SFGN will continue to follow has been acknowledged against what we

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Nursing homes can push gay seniors back into closet ‘Gen Silent’ film exposes prejudice, fear

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ay and lesbian elders have lived long enough to see amazing changes: marriage rights, the rise of AIDS activism, celebrities coming out. But there is something that may drive some of them back into the closet: longterm care.

Afraid of abuse or discrimination, LGBT seniors who are open about their relationships with friends and families may hide that part of their lives if they enter nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

It’s a real concern. “Gen Silent,” a 2011 documentary being screened at three South Florida locations this week, hopes to shed light on the issue. The one-hour film by independent California director Stu Maddux opens the doors of nursing home rooms and private homes, letting LGBT seniors and the people who care for them tell their stories.

“We forget that we have an entire generation of people for whom being out wasn’t even an option,” said Tony Plakas, CEO of Compass Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Lake Worth. “They can’t be guaranteed an environment, as they age, where they will be treated equally.”

One social worker in the film, who coordinates sensitivity training in care facilities, describes watching a nursing aide offer to pray with a frail resident to be forgiven for the sin of being gay.

“I watched this film and got sick,” said Ellen Wedner, chairwoman of the Miami Jewish Film Festival who brought “Gen Silent” to South Florida through her nonprofit, Creative Arts Enterprises, in association with Treece Financial Group Inc. “None of us imagine aging or getting older, so this is serious and thought-provoking.”

No one is sure exactly how many gay and lesbian seniors there are in South Florida, yet alone the numbers in retirement centers.

There could be as many as 53,520 LGBT elders in Palm Beach and Broward counties by the common estimate that 10 percent of the overall population is homosexual.

Lawrence Johnson, a 68-year-old retired teacher in Delray Beach, was recruited by Maddux to be in “Gen Silent” shortly after the state of Massachusetts named Johnson as Caregiver of the Year in 2007.

The camera follows him from his former home in suburban Boston into a nearby care facility where his partner of 38 years, Alexandre Rheaume, struggles with conversation during their daily visit.

“I love you,” Rheaume finally murmurs clearly through the dementia that clouds his

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memory and blurs his speech.

Johnson and Rheaume, who was 22 years Johnson’s senior, had met at Harvard University. They made a home together, supported each other in life’s up and downs.

And like many other couples who grow older together, Johnson suddenly found himself a caregiver when Rheaume was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

But Johnson suddenly discovered that in other ways they weren’t like other couples.A social worker connected him with a caregiver support group,“but I felt uncomfortable, being the old gay person there. I never felt I could talk about my issues,” he told the Sun Sentinel.

At the first nursing home where Rheaume lived,“they weren’t prepared to deal with us as a couple. You could pick up the vibrations, especially from the aides,” Johnson said.

A second nursing home stay went much better, after Johnson had a frank talk with management in advance. The administrator “made it very clear we

If you go What: Free South Florida screenings of the documentary film, “Gen Silent,” about LGBT elders and the issues they face when they need long-term care.

Elder-care experts and advocates will answer questions after the film.

When: Monday: 7 p.m., Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St., Miami Thursday: 7 p.m., The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors Friday: 2 p.m., ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale More on film: www.gensilent.com More on LGBT aging: www.lgbtagingcenter.org or 212-741-2247

were welcome and if I got the feeling we weren’t wanted, I should come to him,” said Johnson, who eventually moved to Delray with his new partner after Rheaume died in 2009. “It starts from the top and filters down.”

A 2010 national survey, done by a coalition of gay and nursing home residents civil groups, polled a mix of 769 gay seniors, family members and care providers. Among them, 43 percent reported 853 cases of mistreatment.

To read the rest of the story, go to http://bit.ly/Rin4CV.

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No Bond Reduction for Gay South Florida Weatherman Accused of Teenage Sex

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judge denied a request to lower Lopicola abruptly resigned from WPTV bond this morning, Aug. 3, for in 2006 after eight years as their weekend former WPTV-Channel 5 News meteorologist. weatherman Robert Lopicola, Why he was really let go remains a mystery. who is accused of having sex with two Lopicola told SFGN two weeks before his teenage boys. The bond stands at $130,000. arrest that nude photos had surfaced and he Lopicola’s mother Roberta was forced to resign. Another Glass traveled to West Palm rumor says the station became Beach to speak on behalf of aware of a profile he had on her son, the Sun-Sentinel Adam4Adam.com, a popular reports. gay dating/sex website. At the “I humbly come before time, Lopicola said he was you, your honor, with a great leaving the station to “pursue respect and a great love for my other opportunities.” son and my family,” she said.

SFGN asked WPTV to “I am low on money. I have respond: low-income Social Security.”

“I wasn’t around when Lopicola, 42, has been Rob was. I didn’t know the charged with lewd and guy,” said general manager lascivious conduct, lewd of WPTV Steve Wasserman. and lascivious battery, and When SFGN asked to speak to computer pornography and someone who was around at child exploitation. He allegedly the time he said: “We don’t talk Robert Lopicola had a sexual relationship about personnel issues.”

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Pridelines Turns 30 — A Pearl Anniversary

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n the early 1980s, everyone wore This includes meals [for youth], youth eyeliner. Madonna, Boy George, Duran transportation, marketing materials, website Duran, Prince. management, and direct services for at-risk If you were a 1980s LGBT teen, you youth during times of crisis.” could explore different ways to represent When asked to consider highlights of the your gender and sexuality through trends past 30 years, Mr. Diaz-Herman noted that in fashion and music. But as far as actual some of their accomplishments include exploration of gender identity and sexual being one of the first HIV/STD testing sites orientation—that was usually kept outside in Miami-Dade County, offering South of the mainstream.

Florida’s oldest LGBTQ youth prom for 17 Without Facebook or Twitter or even Google—where could a young LGBT individual turn for support?

Since 1982, LGBT teens and young adults in South Florida have been reaching out to Pridelines Youth Services.

In celebration of the past 30 years, the non-profit organization commemorates their Pearl Anniversary during the annual Pridelines Gala on August 18 in Miami Beach.

The Gala has been raising funds for Pridelines has been providing a refuge and resource Pridelines for seven years, and Victor Diaz- to LGBT teenagers for 30 years, more than enough cause for celebration.

Herman, Executive Director of Pridelines Youth Services, shared how the event has evolved: “The [original] intention was to re- years, providing the only LGBTQ Youth Suicide create a high-school style prom for members Awareness Candlelight Vigil in Miami-Dade of the LGBTQ community who probably County, and continuing to be the only LGBTQ [didn’t] attend their own prom. The event drop-in center in South Florida. was a great success! Since then we have Mr. Diaz-Herman also discussed notable shifted over to an hour cocktail party, a sit guests for the upcoming event: “We are down dinner, presentations, and dancing. This honoring one of the three founding youth year’s event will be a three-and-a-half hour members, Alexei Guren, [and one of the original cocktail party and silent auction, featuring founding group facilitators, Dr. Marilyn Volker. live entertainment at Miami’s most luxurious It wouldn’t be a celebration without these two address.” individuals.”

Pridelines’ Pearl Anniversary Celebration In 1982, Pridelines was known as the Gay is set to welcome 250 attendees at The Villa and Lesbian Youth Group of Miami. The

by Barton G. They will experience electronic group actually has a Facebook page, which is mixes by DJ Nancy Starr and enjoy the styling encouraging former members to attend this of singer EnVee, who is noted on Reverbnation year’s Pearl Anniversary Celebration. as sounding like Kelly Clarkson and Adele. Grey As stated on the Pridelines website, the group Goose Cherry Noir Vodka is the sponsor of the was “[r]ooted in a peer-led/adult-facilitated open bar, and Barton G., in whose Villa the gala youth group model” and was established “with takes place, will provide the hors d’oeuvres. the help of Dr. Marilyn Volker, Peter Meyer and Local businesses and organizations including other concerned adults.” Back then, Volker was Steve Haas’ City Hall, Elite Island Resorts, The Director of the Institute on Sexism & Sexuality National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Save at Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus.

Dade, Care Resource and Miami Dade Gay She commented on how the group began: and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce provided “Three young men approached me and said support for the silent auction with vacation they wanted to have a place to meet [outside packages, restaurant gift cards, spa packages, of] Bars, Beaches, Baths, Bookstores. I [could tickets to special events, and other items. not] believe we as a society would push According to Mr. Diaz-Herman, Pridelines’ young people to meet in these adult places so annual gala helps to secure funding for I march[ed] right up to Dr. Eduardo Padron … “budgetary line items that are not supported [to] let him know we need[ed] to have a safe or only partially supported by grants. space for these young teens.”

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In order for teens to attend without having to lie to their parents, the group was classified as a Miami Dade College class called “Developing Your Self-Esteem.”

“This was one of the most amazing groups, and I am so proud of to be a part of the dream team that facilitated these young people to meet, discuss issues,” she said. “[They taught] me so much.”

Amazingly, a version of this group still exists at Pridelines as Rainbow Circle.

“Every Monday night, peers pick topics…

It’s constantly evolving, but we’ve been doing the same program [for 30 years],” said Gabriel Garcia-Vera, Programs and Development Coordinator.

Garcia-Vera, who is 23 years old, started as a youth member in 2003. Originally from Puerto Rico, he lived there during the year, but spent his summers in Miami at Pridelines. In 2007, he moved to South Florida, and became a volunteer before attaining his current staff position. His reflections about Pridelines are profound: “Someone saved my life [when I was a youth member]. I didn’t realize it in that moment [but] that’s what we do. We save lives. I can now be that for someone else.”

Josue Santiago also experienced Pridelines from different vantage points. He started in 1999 as a youth member, and became the first Youth Liaison to the Board of Directors. The Youth Liaison position still exists, but has been retitled to President of the Youth Council.

Later in 2003, Santiago became a Board member, which was a challenging transition due to the situation at Pridelines: “We weren’t doing so great financially. We lacked the hands-on leadership needed for a grassroots organization.”

In fact, when the Board Chair resigned, Santiago, who was 22 at the time, became the youngest person to serve in this position at Pridelines.

More challenges followed: “The Board and I met to discuss how we should go about folding the organization and dissolving its assets. That night, two young people came seeking support.

We told them that we weren’t open but to return the following week. We decided to do whatever it took to turn the organization around...”

Some of their accomplishments included establishing “a more solid balance sheet, the adult prom/gala as a fundraiser, more communications with donors,” and receiving a grant from the Children’s Trust, Santiago said.

Although he now works at Pridelines on an “as-needed basis,” Santiago remains committed to the organization’s sustainability: “It would be great to see Pridelines grow, expand its staff and open more locations to bring their work and their message to more young people across South Florida.”

Program Coordinator Jessica Lam also shared her thoughts on the future: “I hope that Pridelines will continue to offer the safe space that this young population needs. I hope that we can nurture and train future leaders in

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the LGBTQ Community. And I hope that even after we have gotten to a time that [LGBTQ individuals are] seen as equal in our society that we can continue to be a place where young folks can come and enjoy each other’s company in a fun and nurturing environment.”

Since 2008, Lam has facilitated several groups including Rainbow Circle and Between Here and Somewhere Else (centered on transgendered youth). She provided her insight on the needs of LGBT teens and young adults: “They need mentors. They need guidance and fun things to do that are ‘age appropriate.’ And at Pridelines, we try to give them an alternative.”

However, Pridelines’ positive influence extends beyond the youth it serves. Lam, who grew up in Miami, said, “I was about 12 years old [in 1982]. I wish I would have discovered the… Gay and Lesbian Youth Group…As a young transgender individual in the [1980s]. I thought I was alone. But it’s interesting how life comes full circle, my ex-partner was one of those young lesbian youth who did find refuge. Had it not been for the organization back then, she may not be here today. One can never truly know the reaches that this organization has had and the impact it has made.”

Current President of the Youth Council, Jamesly Louis, also discussed Pridelines’ effect: “The first time I walked into Pridelines — that was the first time I knew there were other gay people.”

Louis was born in Haiti, and started at Pridelines four years ago when he was 17 years old. “There [were] a lot of things going on. The top of the top was the Youth Council, it was like the Supreme Court. I wanted to join that—they make a lot of decisions.”

Before Pridelines, Louis was not able to find much acceptance: “They made me believe in Haiti that I was the only one who was different. I used to be afraid of gay people myself. Pridelines really showed me there’s nothing wrong with me.”

Mr. Louis also added his insight on Pridelines’ Pearl Anniversary: “Celebrating 30 years means we’ve done something amazing.

And we’ll keep doing it. It’s another way of telling the community that we’re here, and here to stay.”

If you go When: Saturday, August 18, 2012 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Where: The Villa by Barton G. 1116 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 How much: VIP tickets: Sold Out General guest admission: $100 Ticket sales end August 13 at 12 p.m.

Purchase Tickets at http://www.pearlanniversary.ezregister.com or (305) 571- 9601

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CenterLink Honored by White House Champions of Change

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recognition will help change that.”

The Champions of Change LGBT Video challenge was launched in April and submissions were due by early May. Judging was done in May and June after which selected finalists were invited to have their supporters vote for them. Decisions were made in June and winners were invited to the White House in July.

Video presentations were limited to three minutes. An essay of 750 words or less could be submitted if video production was not possible. Categories for submissions included coming out stories, culture and identity, unsung heroes, the arts, and community solutions.

In a news release announcing the winners, Jon Carson, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement said, “Today’s Champions of Change have worked tirelessly

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enterLink, the Community of LGBT Centers based Fort Lauderdale, FL, was recently honored by the White House Champions of Change Program, a weekly recognition by the Obama Administration of individuals and organizations that are doing “extraordinary things to improve the lives of all Americans,” according to the Champions of Change Web site.

This was the first Champions of Change competition specifically directed toward LGBT issues and was held this year in honor of Pride Month. CenterLink joined five other winners at a ceremony at the White House on July 19.

“One of our board members forwarded us an email with a link to the Champions of Change LGBT Video Challenge,” said CenterLink Executive Director Terry Stone. “We had just gotten a fantastic video from a wonderful

From left: Terry Stone (CenterLink Executive Director), David Kilmnick (CenterLink Board Co-Chair), Gautam Raghavan (White House Office of Public Engagement), and Kristen Kavanaugh and Adam Christ [The Military Acceptance Project (MAP)].

benefactor, Bruce Presley, and his company, Downtown Loft Studios, so we decided to submit it, and here we were on our way to DC.” “We were pleased to play some part in CenterLink being honored for the wonderful and far-reaching work that it does,” said Bruce Presley, president of Downtown Loft Studios.

“CenterLink touches over 200 organizations and millions of individuals every year, but is still not widely known. Hopefully this

to improve the lives of LGBT people across the country, and they represent countless other individuals and organizations who are equally dedicated to equal rights for LGBT people.”

In addition to CenterLink, the Champions of Change honorees were Heather Carter, Washington State creator of OUTLoud, a youth suicide prevention program; JJ Kahle, a Spanish teacher at the Blake School in Minneapolis where she where she serves

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in the Office of Equity and Community Engagement; 80-year old George Stewart creator of a SAGE Center in his neighborhood in Harlem; The Military Acceptance Project which promotes acceptance of all service members, veterans and their families through enlightenment, empowerment and service; and the Redwood String Ensemble from Oberlin (OH) Conservatory of Music – “an openly queer and queer ally quartet.”

CenterLink was recognized by the Champions of Change for supporting the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers to build a unified center movement. CenterLink assists centers in addressing the challenges they face by helping them improve their organizational and service delivery capacity and increase access to public resources. There are over 200 LGBT community centers across the country.

“And several international centers that have joined lately,” said Denise Spivak, Director of Membership. “We have members in Canada, Mexico, Italy and China and other groups have expressed an interest in joining us. People want to know that they’re not alone and that there are resources available to them.”

In his blog after the event, Stone wrote: “Over 33,000 people walk through community center doors every week. Centers may be totally staffed by volunteers or they may have as many as 300 on staff. They provide services to a very diverse group of individuals: youth, older adults, the homeless, immigrants---the list just goes on and on. I guess you could say that I’ve been surrounded by champions throughout my life. …all of us working together to serve our community and make our lives a little bit better. Just ordinary people doing extraordinary things.”

Alcee Hastings Recognizes CenterLink for being chosen as a Champion of Change Alcee Hastings

Upon hearing that CenterLink had been honored by the White House Champion of Change, Congressman Alcee Hasting (D-Miramar) issued the following statements.

“It is with great pride that I join the White House in recognizing CenterLink as a ‘Champion of Change’ for its tireless efforts to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the South Florida community and all across the country. CenterLink’s inspiring video entry in the LGBT Pride Month Video Challenge only scratches the surface of the tremendous work that its staff does each and every single day to support the growth of our nation’s LGBT community centers.”

“… I would like to commend CenterLink for being a powerful voice for LGBT community centers in the advancement of LGBT equality. LGBT community centers play a vital role in our democracy, educating the public about key issues and giving their members an outlet through which to organize and engage policymakers for social change.”

“I am honored to congratulate CenterLink on this extraordinary achievement, and am as committed as ever to doing my part in Congress to advance the rights of LGBT Americans.”

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OFF THE WALL

Pier Angelo

Are Loyalty, Friendship & Gratitude Obsolete?

“Life Is Not How You Survive The Storm, But How You Dance In The Rain” -unattributed

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here is a tendency among many gay people to consider friends as their only true family. It comes from years of painful rejection from our own blood relatives who are too shocked, stupid or incapable of dealing with who and what we are. So we run to our friends and find solace in the illusion that they can fill the void we all feel. We somehow make them our surrogate or adopted brothers, sisters, parents. After all it’s not blood or Facebook that connects us, but experience.

It works, up to a certain point. I would like to believe that most of the time it does.

Unfortunately more often than not this is not the case. In fact, the most burning betrayals and disappointments come from the people we consider our “friends”. Help them find a job, or better, give them a job, lend them money, support them during times of

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trouble, be there when they need a roof, a meal or a bed, bail them out of jail, and see what happens. It’s the kiss of death. They will walk out on you, lie to you, steal from you, find excuses for not socializing with you, stab you in the back at the first opportunity, and, of course, tell everybody how terrible you are. If you search for gratitude I suggest you rescue a dog instead, you will then know what unconditional love and loyalty really are.

Europeans are always amazed when they first meet an American at how “friendly” we are. That’s all they talk about. Not how smart or cool we are, not how fun we can be, just “how friendly”. They can’t believe we immediately address each other by our first names, often turning Roberts into Bobs or Cliffords into Cliffs, Anthonys into Tonys, without a second thought. To them it is an alien concept because getting to know one another and be friends with someone is considered a life-long process, a very serious and difficult endeavor. And it is true, when I came to this country I was amazed, even funeral home directors

told you; “Have a nice day” as you left to bury a relative.

Unfortunately, we Americans are very superficial, often phony, we live for the moment, for instant gratification, for “what have you done for me TODAY” and of course have no room for, or concept of, gratitude. Never expect anybody to be grateful for what you have done for them. Always prepare for the worst. In fact bank on it. And, seriously, do not take it personally. For stupidity, you know, there is no cure.

I continuously suffer disappointments from people I have been nice to or people I have helped in a moment of great need, alas it will not stop me from doing it again. Not because I’m a masochist but because, and it might sound corny, what goes around comes around. Besides, what else am I supposed to do? I still do not understand what the purpose of life is, it becomes slightly meaningful only when I can make someone smile and lift their spirits.

How many friends can you claim truly care about you? Not just the people who are

fun to hang out with but those who feel good when you are happy and successful, feel bad when you are sick or going through a hard time, people who will put their lives on hold to help you with yours. How far could you count when you were four years old?

So as I have done in the past, I lick my wounds but also count my blessings.

Always remember you cannot exorcise the past, it has to be remembered, thought about it, accepted, perhaps even cherished, because it teaches you how to survive. Yes, lots of people have disappointed me. Yet, once again, I welcomed them into my life, they took what they wanted and left without a second thought, but in the multitude there are still a few shiny beacons that make it all worthwhile. For that I’m grateful and will continue to nurture and hold on to even the most fragile of relationships.

“What we do for ourselves dies with us, what we do for others is and remains immortal.”Albert Einstein

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Letter From the Editor Jason Parsley

Thurston Blasts SFGN’s Headline

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wo weeks ago SFGN published a story “Local Democrat Defends Controversial AntiGay Spending” which took a look at Rep. Perry Thurston’s campaign expenditures. Since 2006 Perry’s campaign has given more than $2,500 in donations and advertisements to two anti-gay churches.

SFGN contacted Perry to give him a chance to explain himself, which he said “My record speaks for itself. I’m behind anything that expands people’s rights. I try to maintain that position as often as I can.”

He then referred SFGN to his voting record.

He also stated he was for gay marriage, even in 2008, when he received a lot of flack from his constituents for his stance.

Perry called SFGN last week to complain about the headline. He told

SFGN that he felt it was misleading, even though he acknowledged the substance of the article was accurate. He said many people would only look at the headline and not read the story. He also went on to say that this type of headline is perfect for his opponent Scott Herman to use against him. He implied, intentionally or not, that the Herman campaigned was perhaps involved in writing the above headline.

This is not the case, and it never will be. SFGN does not sell its headlines.

We regret that Perry did not like the headline, but we stand behind it.

Furthermore we cannot control what one campaign uses (or misuses) to attempt to win an election.

We can only do our job, which is report, the facts.

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SPORTS VIEW

From Homophobe to Pro Marriage Equality, John Rocker Has a Change of Heart

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ohn Rocker was a man who Out Sports once referred to punishment, his homophobic, racial and sexist comments as the poster child for homophobic athletes. But that led to a firestorm of anti-Rocker protests in Atlanta where was 12 years ago. Today his thoughts on gay marriage he played as well as every city him and the Braves visited. have apparently progressed.

The buck didn’t stop there. In 2002 while with the “Am I someone that thinks that I have the right to sit back Texas Rangers, Rocker once again made headlines for and judge someone that I don’t know, will never meet, on yelling anti-gay slurs at patrons while dining at a Dallas how they should live their life or what rights they can have restaurant. The restaurant happened to be located in the to live their life the way they want to? I don’t think I deserve heavily LGBT-populated neighborhood of Oak Lawn. that responsibility,” Rocker recently said.

And it didn’t stop there. Being the public relations That wasn’t the case 12 years ago when the nightmare that he seemed to be Rocker then Major League Baseball pitcher, stormed decided to inject himself into the into the spotlight, not for his on field ability, controversial “fag” comment that former but instead for his controversial off field Chicago White Sox and now Miami Marlins statements. Finishing fourth in saves in the manager Ozzie Guillen made about Chicago National League in 1999 proved not enough Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti. for the hard throwing yet hot headed pitcher, “This is a free country. If he wants to use which was made evident in his January 2000 a lewd term, he should be able to use a lewd comments in Sports Illustrated. term”, Rocker told the Chicago Tribune.

When asked if he would ever consider “Can’t you use a lewd term in America if you playing for the New York Yankees or the New want”? Referring to sensitivity training he York Mets, Rocker said: was also sentenced to in 2000, he was quoted “Imagine having to take the 7 train to the as saying: “It was a farce, a way for the scared John Rocker ballpark looking like you’re riding through little man, Bud Selig, to get people off his ass.”

Former MLB Player Beirut, sitting next to some kid with purple He continued to push buttons by claiming hair, next to some queer with AIDS, right that when he attended mandatory sensitivity next to some dude who just got out of jail for the fourth training he would seldom remain longer than 15 minutes. time, right next to some 20-year-old mom with four kids. He also claimed he never paid the $500 fine that was levied It’s depressing. You can walk an entire block in Times against him.

Square and not hear anybody speaking English. Asians Even though Rocker currently writes for the conservative and Koreans and Vietnamese and Indians and Russians political site World Net Daily, his recent comments to and Spanish people and everything up there. How the hell Politico suggest he’s had a change of heart in terms of LGBT did they get in this country?” equality.

Rocker was suspended for spring training and the first SFGN contacted Rocker’s media contact, Debi Curizo, 28 games in 2000. But he ended up only sitting out 14 to elaborate on his answer to Politico’s questions. As of games and never missed spring training. Even after that yet there has been no response.

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GUEST COLUMNIST

Chick-fil-A:

5 Reasons It Isn’t What You Think

By David Badash, www.Huffington Post.com

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ormer GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee decreed Wednesday, Aug. 1, to be “Chickfil-A Appreciation Day.” The former Republican governor of Arkansas says he “has been incensed at the vitriolic assaults on the Chick Fil-A company because the CEO, Dan Cathy, made comments recently in which he affirmed his view that the Biblical view of marriage should be upheld.”

Of course, not one word of that is accurate, not even that Dan Cathy is the CEO (his dad is), and if you’re standing in line waiting for your chicken sandwich and waffle fries, why not take a moment to learn about what Chick-fil-A really does, and -- even if you’re opposed to same-sex marriage -- what your money is buying.

Here are five reasons why Chick-fil-A isn’t what you think: 1) Chick-fil-A has donated at least $5 million to organizations (including a certified hate group) that, among other things, depict gay people as pedophiles, want to make “gay behavior” illegal, and even say gay people should be “exported” out of America.

Even if you oppose same-sex marriage, do you really want to support a company that advocates putting gay people in jail, or “exporting” them, just because they’re gay?

2) Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy didn’t merely say he supports traditional marriage. Dan Cathy said if you support gay marriage, you “are inviting God’s judgment on our nation,” and that we “shake our fist at Him” when we do. Dan Cathy also said same-sex marriage is the result of a “deprived” mind and called it”twisted up kind of stuff.”

Even if you don’t support same-sex marriage, do you really think gay marriage is “inviting God’s judgment on our nation”?

Haven’t we all heard enough blame from those who claim to speak for the Lord, like after Katrina or, more recently, after the shooting in Aurora, Colo.?

3) Chick-fil-A supports organizations that have claimed they can change gay people into straight people -- “pray away the gay” -- despite the fact that practically every major medical organization has stated that this is not only impossible but dangerous and harmful.

Even if you don’t support same-sex marriage, do you support fake “science” that is known to harm the very people it claims to help?

4) The media keep saying Chick-fil-A has never discriminated, but the truth is that Chick-fil-A has been sued over a dozen times for employment discrimination.That’s what a leading business publication,Forbes, stated in 2007, when they also called Chickfil-A a “cult” and reported that Chick-filA’s founder and CEO Truett Cathy said he wanted to hire married people because they are more industrious and productive.

Truett Cathy has also said he would probably fire someone who “has been sinful or done something harmful to their family members.”

Even if you don’t support same-sex marriage, do you want to support what some call a “cult” whose CEO says he would fire employees for “being sinful”?

5) Chick-fil-A is just exercising their First Amendment rights by running a business based on the Bible, right? Wrong. There’s a line between the “free exercise of religion” and violating the law. If Chick-fil-A is violating the law by discriminating against gay people, or by firing women so that they can be “stay home” moms, as one woman who is suing Chick-fil-A says in court documents, that’s not exercising religious expression or free speech, and that’s not a First Amendment issue. It may be, if the court decides, a violation of the law.

Even if you don’t support same-sex marriage, do you want to support a company that might fire women to force them to be “stay home” moms against their will?

There are plenty of good restaurants that are happy to work hard for your hardearned dollar. Why support a company that is working so hard to deny people their rights?

David Badash is the founder and editor of The New Civil Rights Movement, a journal of news and opinion on gay rights and marriage equality, and is a well-read and well-respected voice on politics and civil rights. Follow him on Twitter @davidbadash or go to thenewcivilrightsmovement.com.

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Florida’s Openly Gay

By Gideon Grudo

David Richardson

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to go to the state legislature — he would become Tallahassee’s first openly gay representative if he succeeds.

Even though Richardson is not the only LGBT candidate running (there are five others, according to Equality Florida), there’s something special about his race.

Four Democrats are running for South Florida’s district 113, which covers all of Miami Beach (per recent redistricting, the city is wholly in one district for the first time), a bit of South Beach, a bit of Downtown Miami, and a bit of Little Havana.

No Republicans are running, which means that the Democrat that wins that August 14 primary wins the seat. What makes Richardson even more unique is that he’s the only candidate running in the primaries who’s been endorsed by both Equality Florida and SAVE Dade.

While Richardson has an idea about LGBT rights and what he wants to do to further their cause for Floridians (he emphasized he’d be working on state equality issues, not just localized ones), Richardson’s first priority is his district, he said. The ethnically diverse landscape, which includes a large proportion of Hispanics, Jews, LGBT people and others, does not have an easily seen common denominator.

“The challenge is how do you take these four communities and bring the people together,” Richardson said about one issue he’d be facing at the district office. “I think I’ve got a head start on the other candidates — I speak Spanish. We have to think about everyone — no community can be excluded.”

What every community needs to see, Richardson said, is the creation of jobs and state support for small businesses.

District 113 in South Flor the make-up of the “There’s no land or space for big box industries.

And there never will be,” he said. To effect some changes, Richardson said he’d push for credits on property taxes and maybe discounts on sales taxes for local businesses.

Having been in the accounting industry for 30 years (he started as an intern at the Pentagon), Richardson also sees opportunities for the state to garner some well-deserved income that is currently unaccountable.

The example he gave involves travel sites that sell discounted rooms. When a hotel sells a block of rooms to a company that buys these in bulk, like Expedia, it sells the rooms at a discounted rate. That’s the rate that the hotel is taxed on, meaning a Florida hotel will pay Florida taxes on that discounted sale.

The vacationer that buys the tickets at a higher price, however, pays the premium to the online company, which pays its taxes from wherever it’s based.

Richardson said that laws can be passed to make companies pay taxes on the full price of a hotel room, not just on the discounted rate.

“No one’s talking about that issue. Ultimately, someone has to be responsible for collecting that,” he said.

While these are his views for the district, among other platforms, Richardson said he’s a “realist” when it comes to the LGBT population he’ll be serving.

“I feel strongly about equality. We have to get there by taking small steps. But my experience has shown me that we never make true progress until we sit at the table,” he said. “You can be fired in Florida for being gay. I think that’s one of the first things that needs to be changed.” He added that he wouldn’t be spending all of his time working on LGBT issues, that there’s education and taxing and environmental issues to worry about too, but that he “won’t be

“You can be fired in Florida for being gay. I think that’s one of the first things that needs to be changed.”

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afraid to bring it up.”

Richardson said that his biggest strength is having spent his entire career working in conflict resolution.

He’s not afraid of being in a situation where people disagree with him. Always on the opposite side of an issue in accounting consultancy is where he’s spent most of his time, he said, which is where messes go to get cleaned up.

But before Richardson can step into his office and make LGBT history in Florida, he must first beat three other Democratic candidates.

First, there’s Adam Kravtiz. Having co-founded J-Date, a mainstream Jewish dating site, Kravitz went on to found www.Evoter.com, where voters go to get non-partisan information, he said. For Kravitz, the main issues affecting the district are jobs, education and wind storm insurance. Like Richardson, Kravitz said his main focus is on jobs.

“I really learned there’s a lack of private investment in South Florida because there’s no incentives and it hasn’t been a priority for the state government,” Kravitz told SFGN. He added that he’s the only candidate with specific proposals to change that.“We have a lot of wealth in Florida, but no state income tax. We could create a program where, if investors invested in a qualified company, they’d get an increased homestead exemption.”

The way things are currently, Kravitz said, investors rather just put their money in real estate.

Of note is Kravtiz’s history with LGBT issues. He started his political career in San Francisco, where he was part of the then-Harvey Milk Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club. His business background, he said, will help him get traction with the Republicans in Tallahassee, too.

“I was fighting for equality issues before they were called equality issues,” Kravitz said. “With a Republican supermajority, it’s very difficult to get any traction at all for having major sweeping changes on equality issues.

We can see things done — on certain issues — like hospital visitations. I think even conservatives might be willing to give on those.”

Richardson’s second opponent is Mark Weithorn.

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David Richardson has been in the accounting industry for 30 years. He told SFGN he can clean up messes.

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District 113 Candidates

Here they are: John Paul Alvarez, District 53 Scott Herman, District 94 Karen Morian, District 12 Joe Saunders, District 49 Ian Whitney, District 120

For more information on the candidates, go to their sites.

Here are district 113’s state representative candidates, in alphabetical order:

n become a focus in the district. students who are dropping out of high eed to get these students back and hire ers,” Weithorn told SFGN. “There are rporations that don’t come to Florida y can’t find people to work.”

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Adam Kravitz www.adamkravitz.com David Richardson www.davidforflorida.com Mark Weithorn www.markweithorn2012.com

David Richardson is running for Florida’s state legislature from District 113. If he wins the primary, he’ll officially be Florida’s first LGBT House rep.

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Want to Vote Gay Friendly?

Here’s your guide Lois Frankel

Gwen Margolis

Fredrica Wilson

Ken Keechl

Patrick Murphy

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The time for voting is fast approaching, and SFGN is here to help. We’ve compiled the candidates who’ve been endorsed

by SAVE Dade, Equality Florida and the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council Voters Alliance (PBC Human Rights Council).

ENDORSED BY THE PBC HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (Palm Beach County) Patrick Murphy Running for US Representative, District 18 Lois Frankel Running for US Representative, District 22 Jeff Clemens Running for State Senator, District 27 Ellyn Bogdanoff Running for State Senator, District 34 Steve Perman Running for State Representative, District 81 David Kerner Running for State Representative, District 87 Evelyn Garcia Running for State Representative, District 88 Sharon Bock Running for Clerk of the Circuit Court Anne Gannon Running for Tax Collector Mary Lou Berger Running for Palm Beach County Commission, District 5 Wayne Richards Running for Port of Palm Beach, Group 1 Jody Lane Running for Fifteenth Circuit Court Judge, Group 2 Ron Alvarez Running for Fifteenth Circuit Court Judge, Group 9 James Martz Running for Fifteenth Circuit Court Judge, Group 26 Peter Evans Running for Palm Beach County Court Judge, Group 4 Edward Garrsion Running for Palm Beach County Court Judge, Group 6 Christine Jax Running for Palm Beach County School Board, District 1

Ian Whitney

Joe Saunders

Karen Morian

John Alvarez

Scott Herman

Six LGBT Floridians are running for the state house. If any of them win the seats they seek, history will be made in one of the least gay-friendly states in the U.S. Above are the five running other than David Richardson (page 20).

Gary Nikolits Running for Property Appraiser Susan Bucher & Nelson McDuffie (you can only pick one) Running for Supervisor of Elections ENDORSED BY EQUALITY FLORIDA (Broward County) Gwen Margolis Running for State Senate, District 35 Joe Gibbons Running for State Representative, District 100 Sharon Pritchett Running for State Representative, District 102 Jose Javier Rodriguez Running for State Representative, District 112 David Richardson Running for State Representative, District 113 Ken Keechl Running for Broward County Commission, District 7 Katherine Leach Running for Broward County School Board, District 3 Shelly Solomon Running for Broward County School Board, District 4 Franklin Sands Running for Broward County School Board, District 8 Robin Bartleman Running for Broward County School Board, District 9 ENDORSED BY SAVE DADE (MiamiDade County) David Richardson Running for State Representative, District 113 Alix Desulme Running for State Representative, District 108 Frederica Wilson Running for US Representative, District 24

Carlos Gimenez Running for Miami-Dade County Mayor Katherine Fernandez-Rundle Running for Miami-Dade State Attorney Barbara Jordan Running for Miami-Dade County Commission, District 1 Audrey Edmonson Running for Miami-Dade County Commission, District 3 Bruno Barreiro & Luis Garcia (you can only choose one) Running for Miami-Dade County Commission, District 5 Fleur Jeannine Lobree Running for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Group 20 Greer Elaine Wallace Running for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Group 24 Ivonne Cuesta Running for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Group 27 Tanya Brinkley Running for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Group 28 Teretha Lundy Thomas Running for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Group 33 Don Cohn Running for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Group 40 David Miller Running for Eleventh Circuit Court Judge, Group 8 Robert Coppel Running for Eleventh Circuit Court Judge, Group 15 Maria De Jesus Santovenia Running for Eleventh Circuit Court Judge, Group 47 Teresa Pooler Running for Eleventh Circuit Court Judge, Group 49

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VIEWS OF THE NEWS

By Jason Parsley All Photos By Dani Justice

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ocal activist Michael Rajner organized a local “Kiss in” at the Pompano Beach Chick-fil-A, Friday, August 3. About 70 people showed up in support, with a dozen or so CFA customers standing outside the restaurant and watched on. The “Kiss in” was apart of a national event called, National Same Sex Kiss Day. Protestors waived flags, and kissed each other for equality, as a way to counter the President of CFA’s public opposition to gay marriage.

Several local dignitaries joined the protest including Kristin Jacobs, Broward County Vice Mayor; Nora Rupert, Broward County

School Board Member; Gerri Ann Capotosto, a candidate for Florida State House (District 93); Rev. Joel Slotnick of Sunshine Cathedral MCC; and Chuck Panozzo, openly gay bass player for Styx.

Over the past few weeks the Chick-fil-A controversy has exploded around the country with politicians and celebrities taking sides.

It culminated last week with first a National Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 1 in support of Chick-fil-A and then National Kiss Day on Friday in opposition.

Read SFGN.com for continuing coverage of the controversy.

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Local News

Sidelines Moving; ABT Action Settled

Norm Kent, Publisher

By Ricahard Gary

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s many people know, Lori Whitaker and Jennifer Morales will be taking Sidelines to a new and bigger location at 2104 East Oakland Park Boulevard, where the Jib Room was once housed.

Whitaker has been the target of a continuing Circuit Court claim by former bar manager Martin Kildea that he was an owner of the premises. James Pedley of Fort Lauderdale represents her in that case.

While there has been no resolution, Kildea’s action has stalled in its tracks. Citing irreconcilable differences, Kildea’s lawyer, Richard Berman, has withdrawn from the case, but no new attorney has submitted a notice of appearance. Judge Bowman has given Kildea 30 days to find one, and the clock is ticking.

Kildea had also filed an administrative action against Whitaker with ABT accusing her of failing to register him as an owner when the club was founded in 2006. But that was settled last month by the agency with a nominal $500

Jennifer Morales (L) and Laurie Whitaker, Owners of Sidelines

Whitaker continues to own and run the bar as the sole proprietor. Kildea, however, has filed a claim with the State of Florida for unemployment benefits as a discharged employee.

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lorida, please read this and weep. On July 24, 2012, exactly one year after the enactment of the Marriage Equality Act, City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced that same sex-marriages in New York City have generated an estimated $259 million in economic impact and $16 million in city revenues. At least 8,200 same-sex marriage licenses (not every same-sex couple chooses to identify that way) were issued in the first year, accounting for more than 10 percent of

the 75,000 marriage licenses issued in New York City since July 24, 2011.

Their report includes the fact that more than 200,000 guests traveled from outside of New York City to same-sex marriage events and more than 235,000 hotel room nights were booked at an average daily room rate of $275.

Did some of those out-of-towners come from Florida? You bet they did. While performing the marriages of two Orlando couples who came to New York City specifically to be married, I began to wonder Tony Adams officiates at the New York City wedding of John McHugh (Left) and Rob Barber in Central Park.

about the extent of lost revenue for Florida because of its pig-headed refusal to get ahead of the inevitable same-sex marriage ball.

In the area of economic impact, Florida’s same-sex marriage advocates are not asking local homophobes to change their hearts and minds; they are merely asking them to accept a piece of the rich pie that is same-sex marriage and to stop letting New York City eat Florida’s lunch.

Comparisons between Florida and New York are not difficult. Sales tax rates and hotel tax rates are similar. Both are tourism destination states. While the cost of a hotel room in New York City may exceed that of a similar room in Fort Lauderdale, the tourism multipliers are the same, with some marriage requirements in Florida actually boosting the potential revenue. For example, in Florida there is a three-day minimum wait between the acquisition of a marriage license and the actual wedding. In New York, that wait is only 24 hours. This means that out-of-towners coming to Florida for marriage will need longer visits than those coming to New York.

Longer visits mean more hotel room nights, more restaurant meals, etc. Also, the cost of a marriage license in Florida is $98, more than twice the $40 cost of a New York City license.

There are other geographic considerations that should also cause Florida citizens and legislators to get on the same-sex marriage bandwagon before other southern states. New York’s neighbors Connecticut and Massachusetts also permit same-sex marriage and do not lack for pretty venues attractive to samesex couples seeking the perfect setting for their special day. A picturesque bed-andbreakfast in bucolic western Connecticut?

A seaside guesthouse in Provincetown?

Same-sex couples in New England have many options within driving distance to

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New York Eats Florida’s Wedding Cake

New York City. If Florida could get the jump on New Orleans, Savannah and Atlanta, the height of potential out-of-state revenue is staggering. If ever there was a reason for feisty and liberal Key West to revive its fondness for being the “Conch Republic,” this is it.

Was the extent of the economic impact of same-sex marriage in New York anticipated? No. I reviewed a June, 2007 study titled Love Counts released by the New York City Comptroller. That study predicted numbers for the first three years post legalization, but by dividing apples into oranges in order to compare their predictions to the actual year-one numbers, the analysis shows that real revenue significantly exceeded expectations from five years ago.

The cynical among you who will scoff at the dream of legalizing same-sex marriage in Florida where Obama’s support for it may impact his chance of success in a swing-state, should learn that Florida public opinion has changed drastically since November 6, 2008 when 62% of the vote approved the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The polls show a steady conversion toward approval of marriage equality and that today, only a very small plurality would still deny same-sex couples recognition, with a large number in the undecided camp. While the prevalent strategy to defeat these constitutional amendments is a national/ team push against DOMA and the legality of all state constitutions that ban same-sex marriage, Florida activists would do well to publicize the New York numbers gleefully announced jointly by its Republican Mayor and lesbian Speaker. While haters may never be persuaded to accept us into their hearts, accepting us into their wallets ought to be an easier sell.

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August 8, 2012 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Photos Courtesy of Island City Stage

“The Twentieth Century Way”: Play Illuminates Dark Chapter in LGBT History

By J.W. Arnold

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ong before gay bars, the Internet and the invention of the ultimate modern convenience—Grindr— many gay men resorted to cruising local parks and public restrooms to fulfill their sexual desires.

A new play making its South Florida premiere, Tom Jacobson’s The Twentieth Century Way, takes a disturbing look at the developments that led to the new culture of

cruising for sex at the turn of the last century.

Jacobson’s play, a breakout hit at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival, details the true story of two out-of-work actors in Southern California who ended up hiring themselves out to local law enforcement agencies to entrap homosexuals soliciting sex in public places.

“What was interesting was that oral sex was called ‘the 20th century way’ and became extremely popular in the early 1900s,” explains Director Michael Leeds. “The reason was two fold—personal hygiene got better so there were cleaner dicks and the invention of the zipper made it easier to whip them out. The combination led to more oral sex, hence the term.”

The play is not a strict historical narrative, which appealed to the Tony Award-nominated director. Jacobson created a situation for the two actors to meet as if auditioning for a film and stages the story as a sort of competition as they compete for the roles of all the people who are involved in the operation, from johns to police officers and prosecutors to jurors.

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the two actors, as well as numerous other characters involved in this infamous chapter of LGBT history.

“It’s almost surreal, they have to switch on a dime into another character,” says Leeds, who praised the duo’s onstage chemistry. “It really is an enormous challenge for the actors and myself.”

The two actors actually entrapped between 30 and 31 men for “social vagrancy” in 1914, leading to huge public trials and, for the first time, laws outlawing oral sex of any kind.

Ironically, little is known about the actual sexuality of the actors.

“It’s inferred throughout the play, but it was never known if they were gay themselves,” says Leeds. “How far were they really willing to go to entrap these guys?....Do they start to develop feelings for some of the men?”

Jacobson approaches this question with tense moments and, Leeds says, even breaks the fourth wall between the stage and the audience in a very interesting way that places the situation in a contemporary context.

The production is the first for Andy Rogow’s Island City Stage, successor to

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the popular and gay-centric Rising Action Theatre, and a co-production with Empire Stage, the company’s home for its inaugural season. Rogow is expected to announce the remainder of Island City’s season this month.

The Twentieth Century Way

By Tom Jacobson Island City Stage at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flager Dr., Fort Lauderdale When: Thursday-Saturdays, 8p.m.; Sundays, 5p.m. through September 9.

Tickets: $30 at 954-678-1496 or SmartTix.com

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Homage to Gore Vidal – Oct. 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012

By Jesse Monteagudo

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f I had to be stranded on a desert island with the works of only one author, I would pick the novels and stories and essays of Gore Vidal (1925-2012).

Brilliant, erudite, perceptive and sarcastic, Vidal was a one-man library. He was the author of twenty-five novels, eight plays, a dozen screenplays, two memoirs, numerous short stories and well over two hundred essays. Thanks to a combination of heredity, luck and talent, Vidal witnessed almost a century of American political and social life.

Born to America’s a-list, Vidal was a natural leader but he lacked the hypocrisy and fake modesty that our country expects from its politicians. (Vidal’s two campaigns, for Congress in 1960 and the Senate in 1982, both ended in defeat.) Frustrated in politics, Vidal channeled his political genius into literary forms. His most famous series of novels - Burr, Lincoln, 1876, Empire, Hollywood, Washington DC and The Golden Age - form a fictional history of the United States from the American Revolution to the recent past. Vidal also chronicled the Decline and Fall of the

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American Empire in a series of perceptive essays that, collected as United States: Essays 1952-1992, won him the 1993 National Book Award. The best of Vidal’s essays also appear in Sexually Speaking (Cleis, 1999) and The Selected Essays of Gore Vidal (Doubleday, 2008).

In addition to his contributions to historical fiction and political commentary, Gore Vidal wrote some of the most important works of American literary works dealing with LGBT people. Christopher Bram, writing about Vidal in his book Eminent Outlaws, called Vidal “a godfather of gay literature, in spite of himself.” Openly bisexual, Vidal rejected any attempt to sexually categorize himself or any others. His controversial 1948 novel, The City and the Pillar, was one of the first mainstream American novels to deal with male homosexuality and bisexuality. Two decades later, Vidal’s stinging Hollywood satire, Myra Breckinridge, was one of the first novels ever written about a transsexual woman. Vidal also wrote a series of gay short stories, some of which appeared in his 1956

collection, A Thirsty Evil. Gay characters also appear in most of his historical novels.

Gore Vidal was one of the last of the great celebrity writers, the successor of Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Leo Tolstoy, Mark Twain and Sholem Aleichem. He was a regular guest on television talk shows in the 1960s and 1970s, where he delighted audiences with his acid wit. Never one to mince words, Vidal was one half of some of the last century’s most notorious literary feuds: with Truman Capote, Norman Mailer and William F. Buckley, Jr., among others. Needless to say, Vidal was the most sought-after commodity in the book fair circuit. I had the pleasure of seeing Gore Vidal in the flesh in November of 2008, when he appeared at the Miami Book Fair International to promote his Selected Essays. Then 83, Vidal had recently sold his beloved palace in Ravello, Italy; moved back to the US; and mourned the loss of his longtime partner, Howard Austen. Infirm, and barely able to walk, Vidal was nonetheless as brilliant as ever. An early and constant critic of then-President George W. Bush’s “war on terror” - an excuse to increase presidential powers and curtail civil liberties - Vidal welcomed the election of Barack Obama as our 44th Chief Executive: “The terrible time is over,” he exulted, with uncharacteristic optimism. Vidal called Obama “an educated man, probably overqualified for the post” and hoped America would take Obama’s message of change to heart. (Not surprisingly,

Vidal lived to be disappointed by President Obama, just like the rest of us.) But Vidal was equally critical of both parties in this “United States of Amnesia,” adding that “we have a Gore Vidal political system which has been so crooked so long there’s no rationalizing it.

Everything is a lie and a cheat, and everybody is grabbing as much money as they can.”

We need critics like Gore Vidal, who criticize our leaders and inspire the rest of us. Speaking at the Miami Book Fair in 2008, Vidal worried about the “dumbing of America.” Americans, Vidal said, need to be “smarter people, better-read people, knowledgeable people. We wouldn’t have had the Bush administration if people would read.” Since then, Americans have only gotten dumber, in a political climate where money rules and elections are won by a minority Tea Party whose views are the direct opposite of Vidal’s. Vidal’s death on July 31 was a great loss; and we will miss him. Even so, those of us who still read have gotten much out of Vidal’s wit and wisdom, and will continue to do so for a long time, desert island or not.

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By Brian Swinford

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If so send me an email at Calendar@sfgn.com.

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Theater Broward County *Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango)

Tango Lovers is a exquisite show where all the passion, sensuality and strength of Tango is artistically expressed by an extraordinary group of Grammy awarded musicians, acclaimed world Tango dance champions and singers with rich international careers; featuring one of the most important Tango dancers, Mora Godoy, the Queen of Tango. At the Broward Center on August 17 at 9 p.m.

Tickets start at $45. Visit BrowardCenter.org

*Jake Shimabukuro

Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, this ukulele sensation’s concerts – featuring an array of genres including jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock – are a high-energy, jaw-dropping musical treat not to be missed. Jake Shimabukuro will be at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall at the Kravis Center on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Visit Kravis.org

MiamiDade

*Chris MacDonald presents Memories of Elvis in Concert

*Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages, an arenarock love story told through the mind blowing, facemelting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benetar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, and Whitesnakeand. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on! Oct. 9-14 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Visit Arshtcenter.org

Thirty-five years ago, we lost one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of our time.

Are you still lonesome for the energy, charisma and incredible voice of the king of rock-n-roll? Come join the whole community for a memorial tribute celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley when Chris MacDonald presents Memories of Elvis in Concert on August 18 at 8 p.m. and will be at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater.

*Idle Warship: Talib Kweli & Res

*Electile Dysfunction: Kinsey Sicks for President

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson will be performing at the Kravis Center on Sept. 19

Palm Beach County *IL Volo

Coming off their acclaimed PBS TV special, Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House, this trio of teenage tenors from Italy have become an international sensation. These three amazing singers will be at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall at the Kravis Center on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. Visit Kravis.org

*Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson

One of the best-known and most popular progressive rock bands of all time, Jethro Tull released the groundbreaking album Thick As A Brick in 1972. Four decades later, Jethro Tull flautist and composer Ian Anderson is revisiting the musical genre, imagining the various characters young Gerald might have become in his journey to adulthood. This concert will be Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall at the Kravis Center. Visit Kravis.org

*Lenine

For his Arsht Center debut on Oct. 26, Lenine will perform hits from his highlyacclaimed career, including award-winning favorites “Ninguém Faz Idéia” and “Martelo Bigorna,” as well as new songs from his tenth album, Chão (Ground in English), produced by Bruno Giorgi, JR.Tostoi and LENINE himself.

Chão consists of ten songs marked by intriguing, unconventional sounds like a canary’s chirp, a kettle’s whistle, a child’s heartbeat, waterfalls and a hypnotic digital ping-pong noise courtesy of a Facebook chat. Visit Arshtcenter.org

Light/The Holocaust & Humanity Project

From Aug. 4 to Nov. 4, the Arsht Center is convening community organizations, in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, in a county-wide calendar of performances, activities, education programs and public forums. This program will be a three-month, county-wide human rights collaboration that will focus attention on the work that is being done in Miami-Dade County toward the protection of human rights against bigotry and hate. Visit ArshtCenter.org

Broadway in Miami 2012-13

This season Ziff Ballet Opera House on Oct. 9 to May 12 will hold the Broadway In Miami spectacle. Experience the return of the world’s greatest musical spectacle - Les Misérables - in its lavish new 25th anniversary production, along with the Miami premieres of Broadway’s biggest fun-filled hits - including the high-stepping Mary Poppins, the outlandishly colorful Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the awesomely cool Rock of Ages, and - the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical - Memphis, a triumph of explosive dancing and powerhouse songs. Visit Arshtcenter.org

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Decked out in patriotic red, white, and blue costumes and signature big hair, join The Kinsey Sicks on the campaign trail in their quest to become the first Dragapella Beauty shop Quartet to serve as President of the United States and Leader of the Free World. This hilarious play will be at the Broward Center on Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. and tickets are only $35.

Visit BrowardCenter.org

Talib Kweli’s buzzworthy duo act Idle Warship, with singer/songwriter RES, will make its anticipated Florida debut at the Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Oct. 19.

In 2009, the famed rapper joined longtime collaborator RES to form Idle Warship.

The hip-hop/electro group released their first official album, Habits of the Heart, in November 2011. Visit Arshtcenter.org

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Please include a brief description, address, phone number, date, time and cost.

Wild Inspirational Gatherings

WIG is a new and exciting weekly event that will inspire and empower you to celebrate life. Imagine a gay revival mixing spirituality, disco meditation, drag divas, WIG’s Gayngster Choir and a fabulous message from Rev. Jamie! WIG seeks to empower gay youth, adults and our allies with positive energy, a fun environment and a gay spirit. Doors open at 7:30, curtain up at 8. Tickets: $10 suggested donation, VIP booth seating $30. 754-444-1WIG (1944)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Broward County *Queer Youth Friday Nights

LGBTQ and allied youth group for people13-21. This Is a drop in group anytime from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This youth group will be SunServe building on 1480 SW 9th Ave on the second floor. A Safe Space to be yourself! Queer Themed Movie showing at 7 p.m. on Friday nights. This group is a safe hangout to meet new friends, free Wi-Fi to bring your laptop or your Ipad, plus board games that you can bring or play the ones that they provide at the group. Visit Sunserve.org/youth/index.htm

*Intimate Partner Abuse

Partner abuse includes name-calling, put downs, slurs, humiliation, isolation, being kept from friends and family, economic deprivation, threats, intimidation, violence, sexual coercion, sexual violence.

SunServe is offering a new weekly support group for LGBT people that are experiencing abuse in their intimate partner relationship, or have just left an abusive intimate partner relationship. Call 954-7645150 extension 104 .

Artisan Food Fair

As part of the August Family Day on Aragon the Coral Gables Museum will be hosting an Artisan Food Fest. Come out and pick up some of the best artisan foods South Florida has to offer on August 11at the Coral Gables Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit Coralgablesmuseum.org

Saturday Nite Alive

Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park Presents SATURDAY NITE ALIVE: Showcasing the best of Fort Lauderdale Beach for 11 fun filled Saturday nights: through August 11. There’s something for everyone in this beautiful setting next to the white sands and blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com

Associates & Inspiration: The CoBrA Movement and the Arts of Africa and New Guinea

This lively and thought-provoking installation juxtaposes paintings, sculptures and works on paper by artists of the CoBrA movement.

Masks, totems, and carvings created by the South Pacific island of New Guinea and the continent of Africa are also on display.

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale through September 01. Visit Moaflnsu.org

GLBX Business Advantage Referral Group

GLBX Business Advantage Referral Group will be held at the chamber offices on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. The leads group is looking for additional members. If you are interested joining, please contact Ken Stollar at Kenneth.

Stolar@sci-us.com to see if your category is open and to attend as a guest. Visit Ftlchamber.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=GLBX_ home&category=GLBX

Tundra Gay Night

Tundra restaurant will be holding a gay mixer night every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come for the great food, drinks, and people.

When you come to Tundra for the gay night try a great martini from there dozens of specialty drinks. Visit Tundralasolas.com

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A Survivor Support Group is being held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the 211 Community Center, 250 NE 33rd Street, in Oakland Park. The Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP) is sponsoring this free support group and is open to all family members and friends of those who have died by suicide.

Call 954-384-0344 to register. Meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Visit Fisponline. org.

Fusion Wilton Manors - Connections

Gay men’s group discussion. Different subject every week.

Dr. David Fawcett, a gay therapist, who has been in private practice in Fort Lauderdale for the last ten years, leads the event. No charge. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-630-1655.

Women4Women Support

LGBTQ & allied youth 13-21 are welcome any time after 6 p.m. at the SunServe building on Wilton Drive for a great place to meet new friends, play board games and a Queer Themed Movie at 7 p.m.

Email Afrosch@sunServe.org

Eating Disorder Support

A safe and loving place to explore all the concerns and topics raised by group members. This open drop-in meeting is held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the New Sun Serve Building at 2312 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Call 954-764-5150

Latinos Salud’s programs

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Man2Man Discussion

Queer Youth Nights

Saturday Night Alive Showcases the best of Ft.Lauderdale Beach for 11 nights until August 11.

Survivor Support

Multiple programs and groups for bi/gay Latino guys. Latinos Salud’s SOMOS program is for guys 18 to 30. All proceeds will benefit Latinos Salud in our efforts to educate on HIV Prevention and testing. Every Thursday night at 7 p.m. join the Core Group, and help plan alternative activities. Also offers Popular Opinion Leader group for guys ages 25 to 44 and a Life Coaching program for guys ages 18 to 44. Come by Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for free one-on-one life coaching with certified CRCS coaches. Located at 2330 Wilton Drive. Call 954-533-8681 or visit Latinossalud.org

Man2Man Discussion

Man2Man Discussion Group meets at the Pride Center on Mondays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Any subject may be discussed. Members regularly reassemble afterwards for ‘repast’ at The Courtyard, PeterPan Diner. Visit Glccsf.org

Meets Friday evenings from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. At Sun Serve’s Wilton Manors location at 2123 Wilton Drive, second floor.

A “drop-in” psycho-educational support group. Free. No registration required. Donations welcome. Call 954-764-5150 First Sunday of every month. An ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages. Well-behaved, leashed pets welcome. Plenty of room for chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.

Young Adult GLBT

A social group open to all LGBT people ages 18-35. Meets Fridays at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors from 7:15-9 p.m. Meeting starts with a discussion on current events followed by introductions and then a group activity. Visit PrideCenterFlorida.org/contact-us Come out to Hollywood Beach Theatre East of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean. Admission: Free every Friday of every month. Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood’s signature 2.5 mile boardwalk. Charming oceanfront cafes and restaurants serve up delicious innovative cuisine while you enjoy the best array of live music and tropical ocean breezes. Visit Hollywoodfl.org or call 954-924-2980

Buddhist Meditation Classes

Toastmasters

All the happiness there is in the world arises from wishing others to be happy. By abandoning self-centered thoughts and replacing them with the belief that others are important, we will overcome our suffering and find true happiness inside our own hearts. $10/class or $30/series includes vegetarian food after class. Call The Drolma Buddhist Center at 954-537-9191.

Intimate Partner Abuse Group

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of about 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or so. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. Toastmasters meet at the GLCC/Pride Center Monday at 7:15 p.m. Call Ted Verdone at 954-566-2074 or email: Tedverdone@comcast.net.

SunServe is offering a new weekly support group for LGBT people that are experiencing abuse in their intimate relationships, or have just left an abusive intimate relationship. Abuse includes: name calling, put downs, slurs, humiliation, isolation, being kept from friends and family, economic deprivation, threats, intimidation, violence, sexual coercion, and sexual violence. Call 954-764-5150 extension 104.

Safe “T”

Dream Car Classic

Tuesday Night Eatin’ Meeting will be held at The Alternative MC Clubhouse at 4322 NE 5th Ave in Oakland Park. Fun, food, and fellowship. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, all the fixins, cold drinks, desserts, and snacks. Meeting begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Visit Alternativemc.com/events/ florida-events

Every Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-1980s classic cars, modern classics and custom cars from 1981-2012 will be showcased. $10 car registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Show Car Entrance: 20th Avenue & Tyler Street). People’s Choice Award - 2 Classes; Top Ten Vehicles Award. Call 954-214-2457

Living Healthy

Fusion in Wilton Manors will be having a free workshop on healthy choices, and healthy living on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This workshop provides interactive learning, practice and mastery techniques for a healthier and more active life, and positive changes for quality of life. Call 954-630-1655

Life Coaching

Latinos Salud’s Life Coaching program is for Latino gay/bi guys ages 18-44. Come by Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for free one-on-one life coaching with certified CRCS coaches. Set your goals, and meet action steps to make them come true. Stop in for more info at 2330 Wilton Drive or call 954-765-6239. Visit Latinossalud.org

Sex & Love Anonymous

S.L.A.A. believes that sex and love addiction is a progressive illness which cannot be cured but which, like many illnesses, can be arrested. It may take several forms -- including, but not limited to, a compulsive need for sex, extreme dependency on one or many people, or a chronic pre-occupation with romance, intrigue, or fantasy. Meets at The Pride Center at Equality Park in Bldg A, Room 200 Fridays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Slaafws.org

Palm Beach County Lake Worth Bike Night

The Lake Worth bike night is fun, and it’s for a cause. Join loads of people in downtown Lake Worth every Thursday from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.. The event is free and open to bikers and non-bikers. Visit Lakeworthbikenight.com

Boardwalk Friday Fest

On Mondays from 6-6:30 p.m. there will be Guided meditation w/ western Buddhist teacher Gui Passow. Looking for a way to rest and re-charge before starting your evening? Come in for a free guided meditation to clear your mind at the end of the day. This class is free at Drolma Buddhist Center. Call 954-537-9191 or visit meditationinfortlauderdale.org

Meditation After Work

Man-2-Man talk is an informal discussion group of gay men, with all age ranges and backgrounds welcomed. Bldg A, Room 206. Visit Glccsf.org/calendar/

Safe “T” is a support group for gender variant adults. Meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Sunserve’s Wilton Manors location at 2312 Wilton Drive, second floor. A “dropin” psycho-educational support group. Free. No registration required. Donations welcome. Call 954-764-5150.

Tuesday Night Eatin Meeting

Gay Men’s HIV+ Long Time Survivors’ Group

PFLAG

PFLAG is a monthly support, coming out and rap groups for families of & for Gay, Lesbian, Bi, and Transgender people. Meeting in Palm Beach County is at 6:30 on the third Wednesday of the month. Call or email Carol at 561-716-9464 Pflag@pobox.com

New Alternatives

Social group with regular outings and social mixers for LGBTQ ages 18 to 30. This meeting will take place at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County. Email matthew@compassglcc.com or Visit Compassglcc.com.

Sober Sisters AA

Support group is dedicated for lesbians who are recovering from alcoholism. Meeting happens every Monday at 7 p.m. at Lambda North Clubhouse. Visit LambdaNorth.net

PBC Gender Support

All ages support group dedicated for transgender individuals.

This meeting happens the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. These meeting will take place at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County. Visit Compassglcc.com

Good Orderly AA

These meetings now take place at Lambda North at 18 S. J Street, and geared toward recovering alcoholics. Every Tues. and Thurs. at 7 p.m. and on Sat. at 5:30 p.m. These meetings will help recovering alcoholics cope with the stress of everyday life without the use of alcohol. Email tcamie@ aol.com

Seniors vs. Crime

A support group that gives men who have been HIV+ for a long time (5 yrs +) the opportunity to give and receive support around topics of interest and issues for concern that are raised by the members. Meets on 1st and 3rd Thursday at SunServe 2312 Wilton Drive from 6:30 – 8 p.m. No cost.

Donations welcome.

Seniors vs. Crime is a free service that provides help to seniors who have been victimized by businesses or service providers and need assistance. This event will take place at Mae Volen Senior Center at 1515 W. Palmetto Park Road. By appointment only so call 561-736-3820 or 561-395-8920.

Gay Male Empowerment

Topic discussions include issues and concerns about being a gay man in South Florida. Meets Thursdays at the Pride Center from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Call 954-353-9155 or email info@ sunserve.org

Lake Pavilion at 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL / Yoga On The Waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach on Wednesday Evenings at 5:45 p.m. Residents $40 per 8 week session, Non-Residents $50 per 8 week session, Drop-ins $10 per class. To register, please call 561-804-4902.

PFLAG

YOGA Among the Orchids

Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at the Sunshine Cathedral at 1480 SW 9th Avenue to support the parents of LGBTQ youth in Broward. No charge. Visit Community.pflag. org/pflagfortlauderdale

SunServe Therapy Groups

Yoga On The Waterfront

It’s time for Yoga Among the Orchids at the American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach. Relax and replenish the flower inside with an hour of breathing exercises, toning, and yoga poses under a canopy of lush orchids. Classes are Wed. at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 and RSVP is suggested. Call 561404-2011. Visit OrchidWeb.org

Provided for the LGBT community at SunServe on a regular basis. Groups require an intake interview. Call the Intake Coordinator at 954-764-5150 to learn which therapy groups have openings. Visit SunServe.org

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Jazz on the Palm

Jazz on the Palm - Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront - Gather with friends and family to enjoy the diverse vibrant sounds of jazz under the stars every 3rd Friday of month at the new Downtown West Palm Beach waterfront concert series. Free and open to the public.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit Wpbgo.com/2010/06/jazz-on-the-palm

SPOTLIGHT: THE ARTS

By J.W. Arnold

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ravo hasn’t had much luck with Miami. First, there was the 2009 train wreck—and not in the reality television kind of good way—called Miami Social, a weekly snoozefest featuring an awkward collection of wannabes that gathered at the end of each episode for a recap on the roof of the Gansevoort hotel. (Try to say that fast after the fourteenth mojito!)

Then there was the Miami version of the Real Housewives franchise in which the breakout star was actually Elsa the witch—yes, you remember—mother of Marysol Patton. Now, she was the train wreck you expect, a former model who pushed the plastic surgery obsession one or two or 10 times too many and peppered the conversation with wacky witchy mumbo jumbo.

It appears Andy Cohen and the execs at the network have cast their lot on the Miami Housewives—or Elsa cast a spell on them! The series will return after the Olympics in September. PR exec Marysol (and mama), socialite Lea Black and flaky gallery owner Adriana de Moura return, but Cohen and company have beefed up the cast with FOUR new housewives: Lisa Hochtstein, wife of the so-called “Boob God,” plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein; Former “Playboy” model and “Dancing with the Stars” hopeful Joanna Krupa; celebrity chef Ana Quincoces; and celebrity dentist Karent Sierra.Yes, the celebrity dentist should provide some toothy drama.

For Some Real Drama

Sunday on the Waterfront

Don’t miss Mad Cat’s latest extravaganza, The Hamlet Dog and Pony Show, an updated take on the Bard’s most famous work. Playwrights Paul Tei and Jessica Farr take a quirky, selfindulgent journey through Shakespeare’s original verses that will leave some audiences laughing and others scratching their heads, but that’s par for the course when it comes to Mad Cat. The show, presented at the Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NE 26th St. in Miami, closes this weekend. Tickets are $25-30 at MadCatTheatre.org.

Speaking of ghost stories, another Miami company, Naked Stage has the critics buzzing with The Turn of the Screw, a psychological thriller now playing at the Pelican Theater on the campus of North Miami’s Barry University. Margaret Ledford expertly directs Katherine Amadeo and Matthew William Chizever in what has to be the most intimate performance space in South Florida. This production also closes August 12. Tickets are $25 at NakedStage.org.

Sunday on the Waterfront is a free concert series, which takes place the third Sunday of most months in the beautiful downtown West Palm Beach waterfront area. Bring blankets, chairs, and coolers or purchase treats at the concert. Free parking in all city lots and at city meters. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May through October. Visit OnTheWaterFront.com

BrothasSpeak

This group is a black gay men’s discussion group that is held at the Compass in West Palm Beach. Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this group will be directed toward issues for and about black men. Visit Compassglcc.com

Paths

Paths is a social/discussion group held at Compass in Lake Worth. This men’s group takes place every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Paths men’s group will be discussing relationships, coming out, safer sex issues and more. Visit Compassglcc.com

Yoga

Yoga with Deborah will change your life. Bring a mat and get ready to stretch the stress away every Tuesday at The GLCC in Palm Beach from 6 to 7 p.m. This yoga experience will uplift and transform your life. $6 Entry Fee. You must bring your own mat.

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On the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Compass in Lake Worth will be holding a discussion group for overcoming obstacles and obtaining happiness. This group is great for getting internal enlightenment. Release your inner stress, and become free. Visit Compassglcc.com

Miami-Dade *Rainbow Circle

Rainbow Circle is a peer-led LGBTQ support & discussion group.

Topics covered often include coming out, relationships, bullying, peer pressure, drugs & alcohol, depression and self-esteem.

You pick and develop discussion topics and are able to express your thoughts and feelings without fear in a safe and supportive environment. This group will take place every Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the University of Miami, Flipse Building #302. Visit Pridelines.org

*Sex Talk

Sex Talk: Peer Health Educators are young LGBTQ adults who learn how to talk to other young adults about sex, sexuality and HIV/STD prevention. You’ll conduct outreach events, record video messages, participate in a series of performances and organize special events with a purpose. This event takes place the second and fourth Thursday every month at Pridelines Headquarters located at 9526 NE 2nd Ave #104 In Miami Shores from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Pridelines.org

AIDS Quilt Panel Workshops

Miami Beach Community Health Center’s “Making Memories” will assist those interested in creating an AIDS Quilt panel as a way to pay tribute to a life lost to AIDS. Workshops are held the fourth Saturday of every month through October. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Workshops are free. Visit Miamibeachhealth.org or 305-538-8835 or 1-800-393-1290

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MOVIE REVIEW

“Farewell, My Queen” Offers a Revolutionary Portrait

By J.W. Arnold

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Photo by Carole Bethuel/Cohen Media Group

e pretty much know how the story of France’s last queen ends: the ill-fated Marie Antoinette takes a final march to the guillotine as the raging masses screamed nasty epithets.

Especially in her final days, the young queen

Virginie Ledoyen (L) stars as Gabrielle de Polignac and Diane Kruger, right stars as Marie Antoinette in Benoit Jacquot’s historical drama Farewell.

was the subject of rumors and innuendo, accused of sexual intrigues and vilified in

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every way possible. Scholars have questioned whether she actually ever infamously uttered, “Let them eat cake.”

Farewell, My Queen, a new film from director Benoit Jacquot (“A Single Girl,” “Sade,” “Deep in the Woods”) and based on a novel by Chantal Thomas, presents a stunning portrait of the final days of the French monarchy, shown from the perspectives of the servants and scheming nobility in the queen’s court.

Lea Seydoux stars as, Sidonie, the demure mistress of the Queen’s library. Hers is a demure existence in comparison to the ambitious counts and countesses who are constantly jockeying for position in the gilded halls of Versailles. Sidonie sees the opportunity to gain the Queen’s favor as chaos begins to overtake the palace when word spreads of the storming of the Bastille.

Sidonie eventually finds herself taken into the Queen’s (Diane Kruger) confidence and her own desires revealed as a special relationship is revealed with her trusted lady-in-waiting, Gabrielle de Polignac (Virginie Ledoyen).

Some of Marie Antoinette’s detractors accused the queen of immoral relationships with her ladies, but this is one of the first films

to portray what would be considered lesbian love, although, the intimacies the women shared could not certainly have been defined in modern terms.

Diane Kruger is stunning as the conflicted Marie Antoinette and Ledoyen’s selfconsumed de Polignac creates steamy on screen tension as she manipulates first her lover and later, Sidonie, in the simple act of self-preservation.

Sidonie’s desires are never fulfilled, as the Queen sends her on a dangerous mission to help her lover escape the turmoil approaching Versailles.

Unlike so many historical films blinded by the splendor of the period, Farewell goes behind the scenes, into the dank, dirty kitchens and workshops where the servants toiled to provide for their masters. As the rebellion grows, the rumors start in the back rooms and quickly spread to the dirty hallways and tiny living quarters shared by the minor nobility, many of whom have compromised lives in fancy chateaus in order to be a resident at court.

Jacquot’s film is both sumptuous and gritty, accurately anchored in the tiniest of details and stunning cinematography (Romain Winding).

While we know how Marie Antoinette’s story eventually ends, the conclusion has not yet been written for Jacquot and his talented production team. Look for Oscar nominations for Best Foreign Language Film, Art Direction (Katia Wyszkop) and Costumes (Christian Gasc and Valerie Ranchoux).

Farewell My Queen Now showing at O Cinema, AMC Sunet 24, The Tower, Miami: Regal South Beach, Miami Beach; The Classic Gateway and Cinemark Palace 20, Boca Raton; Living Room Theatres, Regal, Shadowood 16, Cinemark Palace 20, Delray Beach: Movies of Delray, Regal Delray Beach 18.

Run Time: 99 min. MPAA Rating: R

(brief nudity, language)

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Lambda Dade Clubhouse

A meeting place for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender communities and friends in recovery. Hosts Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Debtors Anonymous (DA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), meetings. (305) 573-9608. 212 NE 24th Street.

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Bathhouse. 321 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311.

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Atomic Boom

2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 630-3556 Best Sound & Light Show in Broward County. Mondays “porn bingo” with Desiree Dubois. $3 Margaritas, $1 Draft

Bill’s Filling Station

2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 567-5978. Large bar/ nightclub, amazing drink specials in Wilton Manors! Wednesday’s after 9 p.m. $10 Miller Lite Beer Bust

Boardwalk

1721 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

(954) 463-6969. A Cute Little Hangout in Fort Lauderdale.

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The Club Fort Lauderdale

Bathhouse. 110 NW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL, (954) 525-3344 Good. Clean. Fun. 1/2 price rooms...Tuesday Nights and 1/2 price Lockers. Thursdays Nights. Always busy.

Clubhouse II

Bathhouse. 2650 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (954) 566-6750. A Private Club for Bi/Gay men. “bear and cub” Thursday $4 Off For Bear & Cub. Tuesday leather night - $4.off wear any type of leather.

Corner Pub Bar

1915 N. Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311, (954) 564-7335. Redefining what a bar should be.

Thursday’s margarita madness $4, Monday’s “Underwear Night. 2 for 1” until 9:30 p.m.

Cubby Hole

823 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 728-9001.

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The Depot Cabana Bar and Grill

2935 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 537-7076. Voted the “Friendliest” Gay Bar in Fort Lauderdale. Monday’s $1.99 Drinks and $.50 wings open to close

Dudes Bar

3270 NE 33rd St Fort Lauderdale FL 954-568-7777. Sexy hot men starting to shake the booty daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Sundays enjoy karaoke with Peter Petrucci. Great drink specials every Monday with $1 well drinks from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Georgie’s Alibi

2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 565-2526. Fort Lauderdale’s best & longest happy hour. Wednesdays $2 Domestics & $1 Schnapps after 9 p.m.

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2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (954) 626 0082 - Come Dine, Dance, Drink, Mingle and of course Relax. 2 for 1 happy hour Tues-Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Indoor/Outdoor Dining. Dance the night away Thursday through Sunday. Live music Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. Visit themanorcomplex.com

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2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (954) 564-1799. Matty’s is one of the few bars in Wilton Manors that’s just that –a bar. Wild Wednesday’s $.75 Drinks, 13 Drinks for less than $10. 5 p.m.

Mona’s

502 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 525-6662.

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Sidelines Sports Bar

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Smarty Pants

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2301 SW 32nd Ave, Miami, Florida, 33145, (305) 443-7657. All the sweetness you’ll need in one club. Every Thursday “drag wars” with TP Lords. $5 house drinks & $4 Domestic beers all night.

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950 NE 2nd Ave, Downtown Miami, Florida 33132,(305) 350-9084. One of the best night clubs In Miami. Every Saturday the hottest DJ’s from the top performers. Drink Special Every Saturday

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Miami 62 NE 14 Street Downtown Miami Florida (305) 640-8749.

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727 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. (305) 561-5521. Score is located in the heart of South Beach in the thriving and infamous promenade, Lincoln Road. Bigger Saturday’s sexy male dolls.

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1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, Fl, 33139. (305) 538-9478. Never a Cover…Always a Groove. Resident star DJ Mika spins tribal.

Every Saturday TWIST is full of the hottest men in Miami. Muscle boy dancers taking it off in the Bungalow Bar.

Key West 801 Bar

801 Duval St., Key West, Florida,(305) 294-4737. Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and others.

Happy hour specials daily from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Fort Dix

6205 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 Directions, (561) 533-5355. Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. Place rocks with a Fabulous DJ on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday T-Dance.

H.G. Rooster

823 BELVEDERE ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA 33405, (561)832-9119. H.G. Roosters is West Palms oldest gay club.

Sunday’s Complimentary BBQ 5 p.m., Hot Male Dancers 6 p.m., Karaoke 11 p.m.

Mara (Thurs-Sat)

1132 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth FL $3 Drinks. No Cover. Open till 5 a.m. Ladies night on Thursdays and Karaoke on Fridays.

The Mad Hatter

1532 North Dixie Hwy ,Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 547-8860. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and free pool Sunday-Thursday. Stop by and relax at this no-attitude haunt.

The Bar Lake Worth

Rosie’s Bar and Grill

Tag Bar

2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 567-1320. Wilton Manor’s Best Burger in Town. Try the Fat Elvis. Happy Hour 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Score

522 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, Fl, 33414. (561) 586-0080 Great Service, Great Food, Full Stocked Bar, Great Professional Tea-Dance every Sunday

Ramrod

1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 763-8219. South Florida’s Leading Levi, Leather and Uniform Bar/Club. Every night is Bear Night. Bear Happy. Hour Every Thursday. Caged Hunks Sat Night

Miami-Dade Club Space

2211 North Dixie Highway Lake Worth. (561) 370-3954 Thebarlakeworth.com. Men and women share this mostly-locals space as a calm and friendly watering hole. The bar often features live music which can be a nice break from thumping bass.

25 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 954-801-3247.

Delray Beach’s only gay bar. Mon - Sun: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Awesome Drink Specials.

Scandals Country Western Bar

Oakland Park, FL 3334, (954) 567-2432. Scandals Gay and Lesbian Country Western. Dance Bar in Wilton Manors. Tuesdays Pool League, and Free Dance Lessons

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The Bourbon St. Pub

724 Duval St. (305) 296-1992. Key West’s premier video bar with LIVE DJ’S nightly. A taste of N’Awlins in the heart of Old Town – Enjoy Key West’s hottest music videos on the large screen while the boys entertain on the bar. No Cover.

La Te Da

1125 Duval St. 305-296-6706 Fun Gay-Friendly atmosphere. Cabaret entertainment during season including Randy Roberts and Chris Peterson. Enjoy great live music Tuesday thru Sunday with Lenore Troia. Cover charge may apply. Great outside bar if you just want to enjoy a cocktail and chat while people watching on Duval Street.

Club Aqua

711 Duval St.,Key West, Florida,(305) 294-0555. Monday’s Dueling Bartenders. Your Bartender’s sing, shake, and stir their way through happy hour 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kwest

705 Duval St. , Key West, Florida,(305) 292-8500. Key West All-Male Strip Club. Daily Happy Hour from 3-8 p.m. And a piano sing-a-long every Wednesday night.

Pearl’s Patio Bar

525 United Street, Key West, FL(305) 293-9805 ext. 156. Pearl’s Patio is a great place to enjoy a drink and relax. Happy Hour – every weekday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday’s are Extended Happy Hour 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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First and Security. Available 8/1. $695/Mo. Alan - cell/text

3BD/2.5BA with balconies in every bedroom. Granite, Stain-

LICENSED MASSAGE — PALM BEACH

PIANO

THE BRITISH POUND

PIANO LESSONS LESSONS

John Maroussas LMT Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, Swedish, Salt or Sugar Scrubs.

PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS Young, gay professional offering

954-234-5770

less Steel Appl, W/D, Jacuzzi in master bath. 1 mile to Wilton

Private Studio w/ Shower. Wilton Manors Location near Bill’s

lessons Serving the Ft. La, Miami, SOBE area! In Your Home

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Drive, 2 miles to beach. Small Pets welcome. Last one to go.

Lic#MA51123 954-999-2240

or my Studio. Let’s have FUN making music! Call Jonathan

FURNISHED EFFICIENCY STUDIO - NORTH MIDDLE RIVER

$1800/Mo. Call 754-204-7400.

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646-418-4043

Private entrance, off-street parking, kitchenette. Premium

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EXP. MATURE MALE WPB MASSEUR

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cable, Wi-Fi and all utilities included. Looking for responsible,

LARGE CONDO ON GOLFCOURSE/LAKE

In calls only. Private studio setting by Belvedere/SR7 in quiet

PIANO LESSONS Learn from an experienced teacher who

mature, non-smoker. Approved pet OK. Avail. immediately!

Furnished or unfurn. condo in PALM AIRE 3BR/3B private lg

area. Highly skilled, intuitive therapeutic bodywork by friendly

holds the M.M. Degree in Piano Performance. All ages and

$575/Mo. 954-523-6159

balcony Close to I-95 Beautiful-security-pool-barbacue-golf

LMT. Affordable rates but cash only. Early to late, 7 days. Call

levels welcome. Learn to play classical, jazz, blues, rock or

561-254-8065 for appointment or walk-in OK. Relieve stress and

gospel. Call Edwin C. Neimann 954-826-9555 www.edwinchad.

tension with Magic Hands Pro Massage. (FL MA51008)

com

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MOVERS OVERS

PLUM PLUMBER BER

RENT/LEASE — WILTON MANORS

NEW washer/dryer refrig dishwash and AC. $1,500/Mo. Call 954-261-8259

RENT/LEASE - MIAMI RENT/LEASE— MIAMI

2BD/2BA WILTON MANORS New Central A/C, New SS Appliances, 1,250sqft, remodeled, W/D connection, $1,400/Mo. Pets OK. 754-300-9994

CONDO FOR RENT

ALWAYSS MOVING know what you’re paying before you

BUTLER PLUMBING, INC. Residential & Commercial, Licensed

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1BD/1BA with parking space. Gated building on Biscayne

move! Licensed & Insured MC/ Visa/ Discover Accepted Fam-

& Insured, Palm Beach 561-613-7338, Broward 954-999-3315,

WILTON MANORS JANETTA VILLAS HOUSE

Bay. Washer/Dryer. $660/Mo. 786-547-3566

ily owned 20 years. Complete moving Services. Flat Rate& Free

Miami-Dade 786-999-2152 24/7 – 365days, info@butler-plumb-

3BD/2BA House, Completely updated, granite tops, tile/

Estimates Call 305-650-9080

ing.com www.butler-plumbing.com “Just tell your friends the

carpet, landscaped fenced yard w/ lawn-chairs, waterfront

BUTLER did it!”

w/ priv. dock. $2,200/Mo. w/ 1 Mo. Dep. Call 954-821-0500

PES PET SERVICES VICES

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WILTON MANORS BEAUTIFUL 3 BED POOL HOME

WILTON MANORS HOUSE WITH POOL TO RENT

Gay Male, professional, dog friendly, $600/mo. Utilities

House for rent 2/2 POOL with patio RENOVATED ! clean !

included. Call Gary 954-268-6547 or gwhite5@me.com

NICE! study Marble floors , modern kitchen granite counter

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COLDWELL BANKER - In a tough market, you want a tough

tops and stainless steel appliances. includes washer and

ROOMMATE TO SHARE 3BD/1BA WILTON MANORS HOME

Realtor. In this market you need Andy Weiser. Call 954-560-9667

dryer 2 modern bathrooms quiet street in Wilton manors avail

GWM seeks roommate - non-smoking (outside ok), no pets,

AndyWeiser@aol.com www.AndyWeiser.com

1 JULY $1700/ month call 954 309 2815 811 NW 29 court

can work on dep, all the regular stuff included, $500/month.

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Send a little info about you. Call 954-566-1675. 5 min walk to

RAINBOW REALTY Wondering what your home is worth?

CLASSIC FLORIDA HOME WITH 3 LARGE BEDROOMS,

Boardwalk Bar and Monkey Business. 10 min walk to Wilton

I offer a FREE online market analysis and more at www.

2 FULL BATHS

Drive.

SunnyHomesForSale.com Call Keith Blackburn 305-798-5455

With Equipped Kitchen, Florida Room and Rear Deck with

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KeithSellsFlorida@gmail.com

Fully Fenced Yard. You won’t believe the size of the 2 car

SHARE A 2BD/1BA HOME

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garage w/work bench. Tons of storage! Central A/C, Marble

Nice Single Guy has room for rent in his 2/1 non-smoking

CASTELLI REAL ESTATE SERVICES Main Office 954-563-9889 -

Fireplace, W/D, Circular Driveway. Quiet street in great

home. Room is furnished/unfurnished. Price includes all

2227 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

neighborhood. Priced lower than similar sized homes. Small

utilities, sat TV, WiFi, W/D, off-street parking and house

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pets welcome! Call Denis at 954-805-8891 or Bill at 954-226-

privileges. Private yard. I’m semi-retired homebody with

ATLANTIC PROPERTIES The Dale Russell Network, 2039 Wilton

8315.

occasional clients, so looking for someone who is neat and

Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954-608-6919

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considerate. Perfect for FA or student. Near I95 and Oakland

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WILTON MANORS 2/2 RENTAL HOUSE

or Commercial; near bus routes. About 5 min drive to Wilton

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Michael McClure, Realtor

Great house quiet street, near the bowling alley, not far

Drive. $500/Mo. Asking job & other references, first and de-

954-873-9976

from the Drive. 2 bed 2 bath, porch and carport. Michael

posit. No drugs, no drunks, and no drama. Call 954-298-8117

954-270-9597

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PERSONAL TRAINING OVERS

ROOMMATES — BROWARD

RENT/LEASE — FORT LAUDERDALERT

RENT/LEASE — OAKLAND PARK

DANIA BEACH Furnished garden room. Private entrance. $600/Mo. Charm-

MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE AREA

BRIGHT EFFICIENCY EAST OAKLAND PARK

ing home with lanai. Lush tropical setting. Safe and quiet

1BD/1BA $725/Mo. or $185/week. All tile, eat-in-kitchen &

Furnished or unfurnished, minutes to Wilton Drive, Private

neighborhood. Includes utilities, DirecTV, W/D. Non-smoker/

large effic $650/Mo. or $165/week. elec included w/ a 12

Entrance, 4 large windows, non-smoker, no-pets, $650/Mo. +

no drugs. Call Ron 954-965-9060 or 315-857-7759.

month lease. For more details call 954-467-2501

1 Mo. Sec. Utilities included. Call 954-561-7174

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WILTON MANORS - 2BD/2BA

3/2 REMODELED HUGE YARD $1,300/MO.

OAKLAND PARK - MINUTES TO WILTON DRIVE

Seeking clean, responsible and employed person. Spacious

Stainless appliances, granite, private fenced fully landscaped

VERY nicely updated 2/1, private courtyard, central ac, quiet,

room & closet with private bath and entrance. Central A/C,

yard w/ pergola deck. Just south of Wilton Manors in South

easy access to Wilton Manors or I-95, great neighbors,

W/D. Quiet area. $675 includes utilities, cable and WiFi. $500

Middle River. Must see to appreciate. Call 954-599-6216

laundry on premise, ONE assigned parking space. $900 first/

sec. dep. Call Lex 954-591-2158

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security. Call 954-655-2299 for appt to see.

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