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APA Names Gay Man as New Leader The renowned psychological organization has announced its new CEO Fifty years ago Saul Levin wouldn’t have been considered fit to run the American Psychiatric Association. In fact, he would have been considered mentally ill.

Levin is openly gay. And he was recently named as the new CEO of the psychology association, as first reported by the Washington Blade.

Just 40 years ago, the APA

declared homosexuality was not a mental disorder. Now, Levin becomes the first out gay person to head the organization, which was founded in 1844 and represents over 30,000 psychiatric physicians.

Levin will take over the position this fall, when current CEO James Scully Jr. retires.

“I have known Saul for over 20 years,” Scully said in a statement.

“He brings extraordinary intelligence, vision and great energy to the challenges ahead for our profession. I look forward to working together with him as we transition to new leadership.”

Before his new position, the South Africa native was the first openly gay head of the Washington, D.C.’s Department of Health.

Peace Corps Allow Couples to Serve Together President Kennedy, will open up the application process for gay couples on June 3.

“Service in the Peace Corps is a life-defining leadership experience for Americans who want to make a difference around the world,” said Peace Corps Deputy Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet. “I am proud that the agency is taking this important step forward to allow

same-sex domestic partners to serve overseas together.”

Gay couples do not have to be married to apply to serve together.

However, they will be required to sign an affidavit as evidence of their domestic partnership.

Since its establishment in 1961, more than 210,000 Americans in 71 countries have volunteered for the Peace Corps.

Canada Lifts Gay Blood Ban

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given the history of the blood system in Canada, we see this as a first and prudent step forward on this policy,” Dr. Dana Devine, vice president of Medical, Scientific and Research Affairs at Canadian Blood Services said in a statement.

Canada currently has blood donation laws similar to those in the U.S., which exclude potential

male donors who have had sex with another man since 1977 -- when the AIDS epidemic first emerged.

The U.S. federal government enacted the blood ban in 1985, when the risk of AIDS from transfusion was first recognized. Despite public pressure, there have been to amendments to the law.

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The country has lifted its 30-year-old blood ban, but restrictions still apply Gay men in Canada can now donate blood, but there’s a catch: You must not have had sex with another man in the last five years.

The Canadian Blood Services have approved the measure, and are hoping to implement it as soon as mid-summer.

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Gay couples can start applying to volunteer around the world on June 3 Those looking to embark on a volunteering journey around the world can now do so — with their partners alongside.

The Peace Corps announced it would extend benefits to gay couples to allow them to serve as volunteers together overseas, according to NBC News.

The government-run volunteering program, started by

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Exxon Mobil Hit with LGBT Workplace Discrimination Complaint The oil giant is being sued for allegedly favoring straight job applicants over gay candidates WBC Blames Oklahoma Tornado on Gay NBA Player Jason Collins The Kansas anti-gay church said God was offended when Collins was praised for coming out

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Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Openly Gay Boys David Crary and Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

GRAPEVINE, Texas — After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA’s controversies are far from over.

The Scouts’ longstanding ban on gay adults remains in force, and many liberal Scout leaders – as well as gay-rights groups – plan to continue pressing for an end to that exclusion even though the BSA’s top officials aren’t ready for that step.

Meanwhile, many conservatives within the Scouts are distraught at the outcome of the vote and some are threatening to defect.

A meeting is planned for next month to discuss the formation of a new organization for boys.

The vote was conducted by secret ballot Thursday during the National Council’s annual meeting at conference center not far from Boy Scout headquarters in suburban Dallas. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal drafted by the governing Executive

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Committee. The policy change takes effect Jan. 1.

“This has been a challenging chapter in our history,” the BSA chief executive, Wayne Brock, said after the vote. “While people have differing opinions on this policy, kids are better off when they’re in Scouting.”

However, the outcome will not end the membership policy debate, as was evident in the reactions of leaders of some of the conservative religious denominations that sponsor Scout units.

“We are deeply saddened,” said Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s executive committee.

“Homosexual behavior is incompatible with the principles enshrined in the Scout oath and Scout law.”

The Assemblies of God said the policy change “will lead to a mass exodus from the Boy Scout program.” It also warned that the change would make the BSA vulnerable to lawsuits seeking to end the ban on gay adults.

John Stembeger, a conservative activist and former Scout from Florida, founded a group called OnMyHonor.net to oppose the policy change. He assailed the BSA

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executive committee for its role in gaining a “Yes” vote.

“What kind of a message are we sending to young people about being brave when its top adult leaders don’t even have the courage to stand up to the pressure of a militant lobby when the bullies in Washington D.C., Hollywood or even some of their own renegade councils start pressuring and harassing them?” he asked.

He said OnMyHonor.Net and other likeminded organizations and individuals would meet in Louisville, Ky., next month to discuss the creation of “a new character development organization for boys.”

Texas Gov. Rick Perry also expressed dismay.

“While I will always cherish my time as a Scout and the life lessons I learned, I am greatly disappointed with this decision,” he said.

The result was welcomed by many liberal members of the Scouting community and by gay-rights activists, though most of the praise was coupled with calls for ending the ban on gay adults.

“I’m so proud of how far we’ve come, but until there’s a place for everyone in Scouting, my work will continue,” said Jennifer Tyrrell, whose ouster as a Cub Scout den leader in Ohio because she is lesbian launched a national protest movement.

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+Bone Thugs Claim Hip-Hop Ignores Eazy-E Because of AIDS Members of the 90s hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony told TMZ that they believe their mentor Eazy-E’s accomplishments have been forgotten because he died of AIDS. Called the “Godfather of Gangster Rap,” Eazy-E died in March of 1995 from AIDSrelated complications.

“Some people seem like they are afraid to commemorate him due to how he died,” Bizzy Bone told TMZ. “But Bone never once has – nor will stop – commemorating him.”

Billed as a “gay disease,” Bone Thugs members felt Eazy-E is falling victim to that

stigma and is “being unfairly painted with that brush.” Krayzie Bone told TMZ he thinks some people in the hip-hop community believe an AIDS death is an inferior or lessmanly way to die than a shooting death – like Biggie Smalls and Tupac.

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Village Voice Fires Michael Musto, Others a Week After + Editors Quit

Daubenmire then goes on to say it’s obvious the first black President is gay because of the way he reacts to gay issues.

“President Obama, his face seems to really light up when he begins to talk about the gay agenda,” he said. “[Obama] was so proud when that Jason Collins came out of the closet.”

Not only does Daubenmire want the President to admit he’s gay, he implores the Commander-in-Chief to admit he’s a socialist despite the stock market being at its highest level in history.

Just one week after the Village Voice’s Editor-in-Chief Will Bourne and Deputy Editor Jessica Lustig’s swift resignations after refusing to lay-off staff, Christine Brennan, executive editor of the Village Voice Media Group, has fired veteran writers Michael Musto, Robert Sietsema and Michael Feingold, according to Gawker.

Musto told Gawker that people have come out to offer him their love and opportunities.

“I’ll update you on all my new beginnings,” Musto said. “My brand will be feistier than ever.”

Gawker was also told that the paper’s remaining staff is “devastated” and in “uproar.”

According to a statement from Village Voice Media, the restructuring will allow the Voice to continue offering “superior content and products to its New York audience – specifically film, music, restaurant, and breaking news easily accessible across both print and digital platforms – while also ensuring the sustainability of the publication.”

In other news: The Village Voice is now hiring.

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Reddit Users Lash Out at Anti-Gay Event Offering Free Chick-fil-A, Speaker

Cornerstone Baptist Temple in Dayton, Ohio took an ad out in their local paper offering $25 Chick-fil-A gift cards to married straight couples that attended an event honoring what the church called “Biblical marriage.”

In a statement to The Huffington Post, Chick-fil-A said the event was not sponsored

by Chick-fil-A or any of its Dayton restaurants.

The gift cards were purchased by a local restaurant and donated to the church for their Sunday event.

The ad, which was first posted to social network Reddit, has sparked a conversation that seems to be aimed more at the guest

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heroes,” Krayzie said. “Eazy died from a disease so many look at that differently.”

A cloud of conspiracy has surrounded the death of Eazy-E with many saying someone injected him with the AIDS virus or purposefully placed him with a prostitute who was HIV positive.

Gay Marriage Opponent + Commits Suicide in Notre Dame Cathedral

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speaker, Tom Raper, than at the antigay theme of the event. The post ranged from poking fun at Raper’s last name, to pointing out the fact he apparently runs an organization to help promote his religious beliefs in Richmond, Indiana.

“He’s a devout fundy, and has formed the Tom Raper Foundation to spread his beliefs,” says Reddit user gwok2. “When you actually get to the Richmond, Indiana area most of the billboards along I-70 are either for the world’s largest camper/RV dealer (Tom Raper) or his religious foundation.”

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Winger Wants Obama +Right to Come Out

A Christian commentator wants President Obama to be the first openly gay president in history, according to the right-wing watchdog website, Right Wing Watch.

In a video on the News with Views YouTube page, “Coach” David Daubenmire pleads Obama to come out of the closet and admit he’s gay, or at least bisexual.

“I think it’s time for President Obama to come out of the closet,” Daubenmire said.

“How about he come out and admit he’s the first openly gay president or, better yet, openly bisexual president.”

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The famed Note Dame cathedral in Paris was evacuated on May 21 after Catholic activist Dominique Venner committed suicide at the altar in an apparent protest of the county’s new marriage equality law, according to the Daily Mail.

The incident took place around 4 p.m. Paris time when the cathedral was full of visitors.

One witness told the Mail panic set in before first responders arrive to clear the church out.

“There was screaming and lot so shouting following a loud bang,” the witness said.

“People were naturally very scared and began to run out in panic. Police and other emergency workers including firemen got here very quickly, and then the whole cathedral was evacuated.”

According to blogger John Becker, Venner, 78, published a post on his blog where he condemned marriage equality and possibly hinted at his actions today. “[Preventing marriage equality] certainly will require new, spectacular, and symbolic actions to wake up the sleep walkers, shake the anaesthetized consciousness, and awaken the memory of our origins,” Venner wrote.

“We are entering a time when words must be authenticated by acts.”

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Should you be worried about meningitis?

South Florida groups not losing sleep over NYC, Cali killer bacteria Christiana Lilly

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While South Florida officials are monitoring the bacterial meningitis outbreak in New York, little is being done to combat it outside of educating the public and healthcare professionals.

Bacterial meningitis is spread through saliva, meaning one could contract it simply from sharing drinks or cigarettes. The disease causes inflammation of the spinal cord and brain, leading to severe headache, fever, stiff neck and more severe neurological symptoms. In some people, the disease takes effect quickly. Some men in New York were found dead in their beds, probably thinking they just had a bad cold.

Dr. Paula Thaqi, director of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County, gave SFGN a list of actions taken by the department. This includes ongoing communication with New York City officials,

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distributing posters and palm cards, with information on the disease to businesses, notifying area hospitals and emergency rooms, and continuing to monitor the meningitis database.

However, no one is offering free meningitis vaccines, something many would like to see. Only children up to 18 can receive the vaccine for free.

Different pharmacies and health groups offer the vaccine, which can cost up to $150.

In New York City, 22 men have been infected with meningitis since 2010 and seven have died, according to a release from the New York City Department of Health.

All men who have sex with men were encouraged to get the meningitis vaccine as a precaution, and the recommendation was expanded to the entire state of New York in late March.

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In May, the Sun Sentinel reported that South Florida was a region alerted to the expansion of recommendations. However, Jeffrey Hammond, a spokesman with the New York State Department of Health, told SFGN he was not aware of any special alert, just a press release put on the site.

Many places are offering free vaccines, including a doctor in New York who brings the vaccine with him to a popular sex club there to spread the word.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which has multiple offices in the community, offered them in California after a 33-year-old gay man, Brett Shaad, died from the disease in Los Angeles on April 13.

Shaad, a real estate agent who was moving into the nonprofit world, was taken off life support after he was brain dead from meningitis, according to the Sacramento Bee. No one seems to know how he contracted the illness.

About a week later, the Los While how he got it remains a mystery, Brett Shaad became brain-dead in California from what was suspected to be bacterial Angeles health department meningitis. He was taken off of life support on April 13. determined that the strain of Photo courtesy of Brett Shaad's Facebook page meningitis that killed Shaad was not the same that was killing gay plus the fact that so many people travel to men in New York City, according to CBS the Big Apple.

Los Angeles.

However, he also understands the fine Even without the same genetic line between educating and causing a panic. fingerprint, AHF in California began offering “We don’t want to be alarmist but there’s free meningitis vaccines at its locations. no reason to not move forward and educate,” However, South Florida was not considered he said. an area that needs it.

The state department has a “robust “AHF offered the meningitis for free in disease surveillance system” that already Los Angeles in response to the death of a monitors cases of meningitis around Florida, man in the gay community,” Lori Yeghiayan said Molly Koon Kellogg, press secretary for Friedman, the associate director of the Florida Department of Health. communications at AHF said.

Tim O’Connor of the Palm Beach County When SFGN asked if AHF would offer the health department said that although there vaccine if a gay man died in South Florida, haven’t been any cases of the same strain she replied, “We simply have not seen a found in NYC, the department recommends need for it in South Florida at this time. that those at risk should get the vaccine.

Should a need arise, AHF would definitely Even without the vaccine being offered consider it.” for free, Plakas is optimistic about the Tony Plakas, the CEO of gay and lesbian position the community is at: Word is community center Compass in Lake Worth, getting out, and unlike AIDS, there is pointed out that the disease is more easily already a vaccine available. transmissible than AIDS, since one can “This is a new world, a new ability to contract it just from being in close contact, educate information,” he said.

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From choir boys to museum walls, Stonewall National Museum & Archives’ new executive director is expecting a change of pace.

Stonewall — home to the largest collection of LGBT historical artifacts — has been leaderless since Nov. 2012, when the former executive director left. After two months of searching, Stonewall has selected David Jobin as the new executive director to begin on June 1.

According to Gregory Stephens, board member and chair of the 7-member executive director search committee, over 140 applicants applied for the position.

“We looked at the skills we needed to select a new director and targeted those applicants,” he said.

Jobin previously managed the Gay Men’s Choir of Washington D.C. after 20 years of background in theater management. His duties with the choir included fundraising and management of David Jobin Photo courtesy of Stonewall National Museum & Archives day-to-day operations.

“He had a proven record of success “My first inclination is ‘how can I get and ability to raise funds,” Stephens said.

Jobin first applied for the position because people excited?’” he said.

Jobin is getting to know the museum and he wanted to move to South Florida, but staff now and preparing to begin in June. remain active in the LGBT community. His “I’m really just learning my way around at husband of four years, Angel Borges, took a job at Florida International University over a this point,” he said.

Tom Tabor, chair of Stonewall’s board year ago and the couple had been traveling of directors, is hopeful that Jobin’s back and forth since.

“It was hard commuting back and forth background will help Stonewall get more from Washington all the time,” he said. “I national recognition.

“His background in building the Gay Men’s love South Florida and I really wanted to Choir and taking it national is what attracted move here.”

The couple will be living in Wilton Manors us,” Tabor said. “He’s done the kind of things we hope to see done in our museum.” with their two dogs.

Stephens agrees.

He is most excited about working with an “One of the most critical things I see in organization so dedicated to the LGBT cause.

“While I loved my work with the choir, David is his ability to take us to that national now I’m working with an organization that is level,” he said.

“It feels like a tremendous documenting all of this important history,” responsibility,” Jobin said.

And he’s ready he said.

He hopes that his background in for it. “There are developments in LGBT fundraising and management will bring history every day. There’s still so much important work to be done.” something new to Stonewall.

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My HIV Diary Not so fast

Here’s to the next chapter...

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Ryan Dixon (a.k.a former porn star Kameron Scott) has started taking HIV medication.

He’s keeping a diary of his experience.

Being in my mid-20’s isn’t easy, add HIV on top of that and we have one hell of a complicated life. I’m making the best out of the hand life has dealt me and the decisions I’ve made along the way. Writing helps free my mind. Hopefully these words will help you understand the plight of others like myself, and inspire you to live each and every day in the moment.

Week 38

(May 17 to May 23) “Not so fast!”

That’s exactly what I felt I was being told by the world. I’m in a bit of a pickle this week. I’m supposed to be in Atlanta but ran into some trouble with the car rental. I’ve never had or needed a credit card. You can’t get a car without one so instead of being in Atlanta already I get to spend a few more days in Florida.

On top of that, I’m supposed to be back in Florida on June 8 for a medicine study appointment, but I have no idea how I’m going to make it back. It’s cost me a lot of

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money to break a lease here and move to a new city. My doctor was trying to see if the study could pay for a flight or even a bus but no word on that yet. Seems like one of the fears I had of going off the meds might be coming true.

I understood that this move would come with difficulties, but I still didn’t want to face them. I have a doctor already set up in Atlanta, but I’ll most likely only be able to get a 60 to 90 supply of new drugs if I can’t make the study appointment. After that, it’s mostly like a waiting game for me to see if I’ll be able to receive medication.

I have the option to stop taking medication and see how my body reacts to that. I have a friend who is eight years removed from medication and is still undetectable and has a very good CD4 count. Maybe the same could happen to me? Maybe taking these meds was the push my body needed to get back on track and fight this virus on its own.

These next months are going to prove to be crucial in my life and well being. I’ve rolled with the punches on the past, so let’s see what I can pull off this time.

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A Long Road to Sanctuary

After five years of struggling, one couple manages to turn an abandoned building into a promising recovery center for the LGBT community Story & photos by Lulu Ramadan aramadan723@gmail.com

They’re sitting next to each other in a crack house, holding hands. Their matching engagement rings glisten — the same engagement rings they pawned off five years ago when they decided to buy that crack house.

Over the years, Jared Cashner and James Sanzeri have sold their car, emptied out their retirement funds, and pawned their engagement rings all to keep and maintain a property at the corner of North Andrews Avenue and NW 25 Street.

They called it the Sanctuary House.

Their goal in opening the Sanctuary House of South Florida was to provide a safe and stable environment for men and women in the LGBT community struggling with drug or alcohol abuse.

The Sanctuary House takes in people who want to recover from drug and alcohol abuse and offers them recovery meetings, therapy sessions, organized doctor visits, and a place to call home.

Cashner walks a brick path through a garden leading towards the front of the Sanctuary House. A large tree with branches stretching over the walkway drops bright, pink flowers into a little pond. There are gardens everywhere, practically around every corner.

Cashner loves the garden setting. They make the Sanctuary House seem tranquil.

He takes a seat on the porch swing on top

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of the marble floors and rocks back and forth.

It’s hard to believe that a little less than five years ago, this was not at all how his sanctuary looked.

With cracked floors, broken down walls, and no doors, this abandoned building became a ground for squatters and drug dealers.

“It was a nightmare when we first bought it,” Cashner said.

Cashner and Sanzeri purchased the abandoned property in December 2008 and turned it into a promising recovery center.

It began with just three clients. It has since grown to a volunteer staff of 13 and up to 41 clients at a time. The Sanctuary House managed to raise $250,000 in 2012.

“We’ve come a long way since the broken down property we first bought,” Cashner said.

Wayne Campanele takes a seat next to Cashner on the porch swing. Campanele has been a client at the Sanctuary House since March 2012. He has been in and out of rehab centers since he was 13 years old. This is the first time he feels at home.

“And I didn’t even mean to come here,” he said. Campanele’s drug abuse problems got him into trouble. A judge told him that he could either go to jail or enter into a program.

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The couple bought back the engagement rings they pawned off five years ago to pay the Sanctuary House bills.

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Jared Cashner (left) and James Sanzeri, founders of the Sanctuary House of S. Florida.

A local artist decorated the sign that sits outside of the Sanctuary.

reminisces. “I know how hard it is, so I had to be the parent with the steel-toed boots.”

The minimum stay for a client at the Sanctuary House is four months, but most clients stay an average of a year, according to Cashner.

“This is the best I’ve ever been in,” Campanele said. Cashner leans forward and pats Campanele on the shoulder.

“I’m signing Wayne here up for classes tomorrow morning,” Cashner said with a wide smile. Campanele is planning to attend beauty school.

“I feel motivated,” Campanele said. “Like I have a purpose.”

Cashner hopes that every client leaves the Sanctuary House with a job or ready to start school. The most important thing is that they have something waiting for them when they leave.

“If you want to take classes, I will help you,” Cashner said. “Don’t worry about money. I will find a way. You believe that.”

Cashner stands up and begins walking a brick path around the Sanctuary House, through a fence and more gardens. He shows off the poolside area, situated perfectly under the shade of multiple palm trees and fully furnished. That’s not how it looked five years ago.

In December of 2008, the cracked concrete of a hollowed out pool was buried in the shadows of a large, yellow bulldozer.

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No trees. No furniture. The city was planning on knocking down what is now Cashner’s sanctuary.

“It was the most unattractive building in the neighborhood,” Cashner described it.

And he wanted it.

To Cashner, it wasn’t just a crack house; it was a project. It was taking this decrepit, old house, a breeding ground for bad habits, and turning it into a safe place — into a home.

The couple bought their sanctuary before it was destroyed, but it was hardly habitable.

“The place was so bad when we first got it that it took me and James two months with a metal detector to find all the needles buried in the rubble,” Cashner said.

They did the repairs themselves and still do to this day along with managing the business end of the Sanctuary House.

“If there’s a leak in the house, it comes down to me and a plumber’s wrench,” Cashner said.

It took years to clean every apartment in the house and make all of the repairs. There are still a few repairs, as Cashner points out. A few doors jam and the roof needs work done — everything seems minor in comparison to the first repairs.

“Once we got the first big hurdles out the way, it was easy,” Sanzeri said. “We still keep busy, but we’re dedicated and we love it.”

Cashner pointed out a building across the road while speaking with SFGN. A few weeks ago, he recognized a drug dealer in

the nearby building. As a 49-year-old retired court reporter, Cashner works closely with local police and local courts. He had the man removed from the building by police.

“I had him out of there so quick,” Cashner chuckled.

“See this,” he said pointing at a bench in the gardens just behind the main building of the property. It was a gray marble bench engraved “Joseph ‘Buddy’ Sanzeri,” in memory of Sanzeri’s older brother who died at the age of 15 from drug abuse.

“I’ll be damned if I ever let a drug dealer anywhere near this property,” Cashner said.

Sanzeri struggled from drug abuse himself. The 24-year -old has been in recovery for more than five years.

“It’s more than personal to me,” Sanzeri said. “My brother died from drugs. There aren’t many places for these people to go.”

Now he pours all of his time and effort into giving others the chance that his brother never got. If it’s up to him, he’ll be doing this “forever.”

Cashner and his late husband of 18 years adopted two sons, one of whom was born to a mother with severe drug and alcohol abuse problems.

“I knew how he was born. I knew he had drugs and alcohol in his system from birth,” Cashner said. “But he was mine the minute they put him in my arms and I knew that, too.”

Both partners have reason to feel close to this cause — close enough that they’ve only taken a total of nine days off in the last five years, they said.

“Someone said to me once ‘you’re not an alcoholic, you’re a workaholic,’” Cashner said laughing.

There are three buildings. The biggest is the main building where the gay men in recovery stay. The couple opened two more for lesbian women, and transgender clients.

He opens the door to one room in the main building. It looked just like the others, furnished with a pull-out couch, small coffee table, and TV. But this room was different. It was Cashner and Sanzeri’s home when they opened the Sanctuary House.

They spent all of their money and time on the Sanctuary House and ended up living in it with the clients for almost a year.

The couple didn’t intend to open the Sanctuary House, it was a “happy accident,” as Cashner calls it.

One rainy night in November 2008, the couple had a friend who struggled with substance abuse come to them with nowhere to go. They rented an apartment for him and helped him get back on his feet. The friend spoke at a recovery meeting and told others Cashner and Sanzeri brought him.

“It had a snowball effect,” Sanzeri said.

“We weren’t just getting one or two calls about clients. It was more.”

Before they knew it, the Sanctuary House that could hold only three clients grew to house up to 41 clients.

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end of the property to make room for more bed space,” Cashner said.

With Cashner’s close relationships to local judges and the police department, he gets calls constantly asking if they have room for just one more client.

The Sanctuary House grew rapidly, and before Cashner could see it coming, so did the bills. The couple sold what they could to keep the Sanctuary afloat, including their engagement rings, before their luck began to turn around.

They began receiving private donations from community members that wanted to support the cause. In September 2012, the couple opened a thrift shop just two blocks away from the Sanctuary House. All of the proceeds from the thrift store go towards funding for the Sanctuary House. According to Cashner, the thrift store makes about $8,000 a month.

With all of the money coming in from donations and the thrift store, Cashner and Sanzeri are able to offer bed space at the Sanctuary House to clients for $17.36 per day.

More people also volunteered their time to the cause as it grew. The Sanctuary built a staff of 13 unpaid volunteers. People like Eliana Dole volunteered their time.

Dole has been volunteering with the Sanctuary for over three weeks now, as their newest volunteer. She wandered into the Sanctuary House Thrift Store one day and immediately fell in love with the cause.

“When they told me about what they were doing, I thought it was incredible,” Dole said.

Dole helps run the thrift store with Sanzeri.

“They just want to help others and it’s amazing,” Dole said. “If I can help someone to not hurt anymore, then I will.”

The Sanctuary House was recently recognized as a public charity in late April.

The couple applied two years ago in order to work with other nonprofits and become eligible to apply for grants.

“Now, we’re in talks about upcoming grants,” Cashner said. He’s more hopeful now than ever.

Cashner doubles back to the front of the Sanctuary House. He fiddles with the engagement ring on his left hand, twisting around his ring finger. The couple bought the pawned rings back two weeks ago.

They’re getting married at the end of June in Long Island.

“We’re finally going to take a vacation,” Cashner said laughing.

He reminisces on the changes endured since they first pawned the rings off.

“There were no toilets in the space,” Cashner laughed. “The first year was spent making it habitable. The second was spent making it beautiful. Now, it truly is a sanctuary.”

For more information about the Sanctuary House of S. Florida, visit sanctuaryhouse.info.

For questions about bed space at the Sanctuary House or to make a donation, contact Jared Cashner at jared@ sanctuaryhouse.info or (954) 882-8363.

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Knight & Gay

Members of the Stonewall Knights

How a South Florida gay motorcycle club made its own Story and photos by Christiana Lilly christiana.lilly@gmail.com

“Why does your bike have glitter all over it?”

Carlos asked, looking over at his friend’s red candy-painted Harley.

“I had it in drag the other night and can’t get it off,” Dennis replied, laughing.

With the blue skies above and the waves crashing on the sand, it’s another Sunday for the Stonewall Knights, a gay motorcycle group, as they ride down A1A. The Stonewall Knights started in 2002 in

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Fort Lauderdale as a Yahoo motorcycle group and has since evolved into a statewide group.

Almost every Sunday, the South Florida members meet at Peter Pan for cupfuls of coffee and plates filled with pancakes, omelets and other hearty breakfast food.

Then they take off on their bikes for a ride, some longer than others, and finish at Java Boys in Wilton Manors.

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or around the state, the members also participate in as many pride parades as they can and attend biker gatherings, such as the famed Daytona Bike Week. Also, every year, about a dozen members donate their time to be motorcycle escorts for Smart Ride Florida, a two-day bicycle ride from Miami to Key West to raise money for HIV/AIDS. “To a lot of us, this is therapy,” Carlos Hazday said.

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lifestyle travel

Traveling to Thailand Sophie Needelman

There are few things as exciting as getting to take a top of the line, worldclass international trip to one of the most incredible tourist destinations in the world.

GayTravel.com’s Gay Travel Guru Bryan Kosarek experienced the thrills of travel recently on his incredible trip to Thailand.

Throughout his journey to Bangkok, Chiangmai, and Phuket, the Gay Travel Guru soaked up all Thailand has to offer while scoping out the gay scenes in around these areas for gay travelers everywhere.

After traveling for 27 hours, Bryan arrived in Bangkok and woke up a few hours later to a gorgeous view of downtown- not to mention an open mind and no expectations so as to best experience this beautiful city!

His daytime destinations kicked off with the Chattachuk Market which is only held on weekends and has over 10,000 vendors selling everything from artwork to puppies.

Even the best travelers get lost though: Bryan spent a good five hours accidentally exploring

this rich hotspot in the city which is not a bad place to get stuck for an afternoon.

After frolicking with Bangkok’s people, Bryan got a taste of this city’s notorious architecture and history at the local temple and grand palace. A unique aspect of this temple- the Temple of the Tigers- is the incredible opportunity to play with, feed, and bathe tigers ranging from cubs to three years old! After offering the local monks food and sharing breakfast with them, Bryan indulged his inner animal by soaking up this rare chance to interact with tigers up close and personal. Though this experience is truly hard to top, the rest of Bryan’s travels around Bangkok included a boat ride on a long tail boat through the canals of Bangkok to tour the local architecture and floating markets as well as an incredible spa day at the spa recently ranked best spa in all of Asia!

It would be near criminal to visit Bangkok without hitting up the amazing nightlife there- and the Gay Travel Guru definitely

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did not disappoint! His Bangkok nightlife experience kicked off with a party at Club Ono which is short for “One Night Only”, housed in Bangkok’s gaybourhood Snow Cowboy. Bryan also went to the very top of Vertigo Bar which is one of the highest points in Bangkok overlooking the entire city. Finally, the Guru rounded off his Bangkok nightlife extravaganza with the city’s notorious Ping Pong shows, Lady Boy shows, and dancing the nights away in the gay bars around town.

After wrapping up his time in Bangkok, Bryan traveled to his next destination Chiangmai which is in northern Thailand.

Chiangmai is extremely laid back compared to Bangkok, with less traffic and a very relaxed atmosphere. There, he celebrated Thai New Year at the largest public water fight- and flirt fest- in the world! In addition to this massive celebration for the LGBT community and straight community alike, Bryan got to visit the Chiangmai elephants.

Not only did Bryan’s new elephant friends take him for a ride through the jungle, but they ate and painted pictures together too!

The Gay Travel Guru’s next stop on his Thailand tour was Phuket, a little island in the south of Thailand. There, he stayed in a hotel on a glorious hill with cabanas home to their own pools and an intricate network of stairs

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wrapping through the trees and jungle. He even got his spectatorship on sitting ringside at a Thai boxing match. The main differences between the three Thai destinations Bryan visited is the size and type of lifestyles practiced in each one. Bangkok, with 10 million people, has a vibrant gay scene with endless bars and clubs. In Phuket there is not much of a gay scene aside from other gay people traveling.

According to Bryan, Chianmai was the perfect balance with 2 million people and a handful of gay bars where being gay is accepted but not thrown in your face.

In terms of LGBT travel safety, Bryan reports back that he always felt safe in and around the Thai destinations he visited.

He believes that the overall Thai culture is accepting of homosexuality even if it is not openly spoken about. To get around in general, our Guru definitely relied on a wide network of public transportation which he assures is accessible and affordable. There was also a wide acceptance of a variety of languages all of which were very easily accommodated by the Thai people and other travelers alike. While Bryan didn’t end up eating any crazy and exotic foods during his travels, he did indulge in the best of authentic Thai food which put a glorious finishing touch to his first official international Gay Travel Guru trip to Thailand!

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lifestyle philanthropy

Behind the Pride

Meet the eleven people that make reaching the community through the Pride Center possible Lulu Ramadan

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In its 20th anniversary, the Pride Center at Equality Park of South Florida celebrates two decades of LGBT community outreach.

Meanwhile, eleven people dedicate their time and energy to keeping the Pride Center alive and thriving.

From arts and culture to health education, the Pride Center offers over 60 regular programs a month to care for the needs of the LGBT community. With a campus of over 30,000 square feet located in Wilton Manors, the Pride Center has provided a

safe-haven for LGBT youth, adults, and seniors. According to its website, over 17,000 people attend activities at the Pride Center each year.

But a non-profit organization of this magnitude doesn’t just run itself.

In the background, the Pride Center’s board of directors — a eleven-person panel that governs and raises funds for the nonprofit organization — has been putting their full effort into making sure keeping the center open for the community is possible.

“Their responsibility is to make sure that strategically we’re moving in the direction we should be to support the LGBT community,” Executive Director of the Pride Center Robert Boo said.

According to Boo, the board plays a vital role in supporting the Pride Center financially. Each board member is expected reach out to local companies and get these companies to financially support the center.

And they don’t stop there.

“Based on their skill set and passion, they

Chair

Ilene Berliner Berliner has sat on the board for almost six years now.

She recently retired earlier this year from her job as an executive account manager for Creative Ad Images, an advertising agency in Fort Lauderdale. After retiring, she assumed the position of chair of the board of directors because she wanted to put more time and energy into her true passion — the Pride Center.

“I made a lot of friends when I got involved with the Pride Center,” Berliner said. “That also propelled me to get involved. You meet

so many great people.”

Berliner was involved in the board as the Pride Center grew and become more prominent in the community.

“I saw how important our center was to the community,” Berliner said. “We offer services that top any other organization in the area.”

One of her biggest accomplishments is expanding on the programs for women in the LBT community.

“We didn’t have women’s programs

also get involved,” said Boo. Whether it’s individual programs at the center or a specific fundraiser, each board member has a role and a passion that keeps them committed to their position.

“It’s a big commitment of time and a commitment of their finances,” Boo said.

“For someone willing to donate their time, money, and talent to this cause, it says a lot about these wonderful individuals. They’re just so willing to give and give.”

before,” Berliner said. “Now, we have programs for women’s health, women’s groups, and physicians for women.”

Berliner hopes to use her seat as chair of the board to continue fundraising to keep the Pride Center supported financially and let more people in the community know about what the Pride Center can offer.

“I just want people to know [the Pride Center] is open,” Berliner said. “I would be more than happy to give a personal tour to any person who hasn’t seen it.”

Walker has been on the Board of Directors for over a year now.

When he and his partner, Lee, moved down to South Florida in 2009, he immediately became involved in the community.

He held, and still holds, a position on the board of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation — an organization that works with news and media to advocate for the acceptance and understanding of LGBT rights.

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After a year in South Florida, Walker discovered the Pride Center and decided to become involved.

“When I first moved down here, I hardly knew anyone,” Walker said. “I met a lot of great people after I moved down to South Florida through the Pride Center.”

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everybody,” Walker said.

Walker and his partner helped organize and host the most successful annual fundraiser the center has had. In 2012, they opened up their home to over 300 guests for the first annual “Evening in Paradise” fundraiser with a Garden of Eden theme.

The fundraiser helped raise over $50,000 in 2012 and over $60,000 in 2013.

“I’m very proud that this has become an ongoing fundraiser,” Walker said.

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and health services.

“All of a sudden, when you find out you’re HIV positive, you see this center in a whole different light,” Caputo said. “It went from ‘I’m doing this because other people need this’ to ‘I’m doing this because I need this.’”

Caputo is using his experience in the Pride Center to drive him to keep the center financially sound through fundraising and an ability to support the community.

“It became essential for me to get involved,” Caputo said. “You get connected

Craig Engel

Board Member

Engel has been on the board of directors for over eight months now.

Friends that participate in the fundraisers and events introduced him to the Pride Center.

“I felt like it was a great place to give back to the community,” Engel said. “Something happens when you see what a great organization it is and what a great group of people are involved: you really want to be

Adcock has been a member of the board for over five years and counting.

He first became involved in the Pride Center after seeing the work they do and how involved they are with the community.

“It’s my time to give back to the community,” Adcock said. “As I started getting older, I saw this need to give back to the next generation. I saw this safe place for all of the young people and I never had that during my time.”

He aims to stay involved in the community in his spare time.

part of it.”

Engel has held a career as a CPA since 1985. He currently owns his own practice which he launched over 20 years ago. Engel uses his knowledge of finances as treasurer of the board to assist in keeping the Pride Center financially sound.

“I consider myself as a supportive role to make sure the center can function from a financial standpoint,” Walker said. “I make

sure they have the finances to achieve their overall goals and reach out to the community.”

Engel hopes to use his position to help the center continue to grow.

“I hope to see more outreach and more people participating,” Engel said. “I want to be around to help them continue to grow these programs and the campus and do more for the community.”

Mitchell Bloom Bloom has been with the board for over a year and a half.

Bloom has been a manager in Wells Fargo for eight years now and a branch manager of the Wells Fargo in Wilton Manors for two years. Bloom initially became involved in the Pride Center after recognizing its importance in the community.

“The center has always been the best place for resources, counseling and moral support for people who don’t know where to turn,” Bloom said.

“Years ago, many of my friends found out they were HIV-positive,” Bloom says.

“Knowing [the Pride Center] plays a critical role in helping them be in a better place makes me feel really good.”

One of Bloom’s goals includes volunteering as a rider in the Smart Ride — a program that raises money for HIV/AIDS awareness through an event where volunteers bike from Miami to Key West. The Pride Center is one of six beneficiaries of the fundraiser.

“You just ride on a bicycle all the way to

He also currently holds a position on the boards of H.O.M.E.S, Inc. — a non-profit organization that provides housing to at-risk youth in Broward County.

With a profession as a realtor, Adcock has gained experience in the remodeling and renovation of over 20 residences in Ft. Lauderdale. He uses his expertise to reach big goals he has for the Pride Center.

“We’ve started the beautification of the front of the center,” Adcock said. “We have a great building there, but you don’t know the

building is there because you can’t see it.”

Adcock’s goal is to have the front of the center painted and lighting installed to improve the look of the building.

“As a realtor, it’s all about first impressions,” he said.

Overall, he’s most proud of his work with the center because of the services provided to the community members.

“It’s interesting because everyone always has a big smile on their face because they finally have a safe place to go,” Adcock said.

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to programs, you get connected to services, and you get connected to other people.”

Caputo hopes to get more people under the age of 40 involved in the Pride Center and utilizing the programs the center has to offer.

“A lot of people don’t realize that there is a center until they get older,” Caputo said.

“Some people don’t realize the benefits of the center for all ages. I want to get more young people aware and get them involved.”

Treasurer

Caputo has been on the board of directors for over a year.

He is the owner of MetroMediaWorks, an online marketing firm serving South Florida. He is also involved in the board of the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange — a networking group for LGBT business owners in the community.

Caputo became actively involved in the board after testing positive for HIV at the Pride Center over a year ago. The Pride Center directed him to support networks

Key West without any kind of preparation to raise money,” Bloom said. “It’s something that, over time, I definitely hope I can do.”

Bloom hopes to do more for HIV awareness with the Pride Center and continue to help the community.

“It’s hard to put into words how it makes you feel,” Bloom said. “It’s almost like being a counselor and a social worker all rolled into one. It sounds kind of corny, but we’re making the world a better place.”

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to that, he is also on the board of Our Fund — a non-profit organization that aims to connect different LGBT community outreach organizations and raise funds for them.

“I’m 54 years old and I see how the community has changed in the past few years,” said Budwig. “I just want to do what I can to give back.”

At the Pride Center, Budwig takes on a role in attending events and getting community members and businesses to support the center.

“We host monthly luncheons for the center,” Budwig said. “The more people that help out, the merrier we are.”

Budwig also became interested in being involved in the Pride Center to make LGBT youth more comfortable with whom they are and provide them with a safe place in the community.

“I know when I came out it was very difficult,” he said. “I’m just trying to make it easier for kids today.”

Leslie Tipton Tipton recently rejoined the board in Fall 2012 after holding a position on the board for over three years and temporarily leaving for two.

Tipton is currently a pastor at the Church of the Holy Spirit Song, which holds its services on the Pride Center campus in Wilton Manors. She holds services every Wednesday and Sunday morning and the church has grown to over 150 members since its establishment in 1999.

The church is open to everyone, and anyone in the LGBT community is encouraged to participate.

“I feel that it’s vitally important for our community members who have been shunned for so long to feel welcome,” Tipton said. “We strive to make it a welcoming place for every single person on that campus.”

Tipton hopes that people in the community think of the Pride Center as a place to feel safe and a place of understanding.

Brenda Hartley

Board Member

Hartley has been on the board of directors for over two years.

Hartley has been working with Bank United for nine years now and is currently the vice president of the Fort Lauderdale branch. She is also a member of the Wilton Manors Business Association — a local network of businesses in Wilton Manors that promote each other.

Hartley is very interested in her work at the

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Pride Center and ensuring the organization is financially sound and maintains its important role in the community.

“Growing up, I never had a place like that to go to,” Hartley said. “So it means a lot to me that we have it right here in the community.”

A goal of Hartley’s is to encourage women to participate more often in the pride center, whether it’s volunteering or participating in programs.

“I want to get more women involved,” Hartley said. “That’s a passion of mine. I really want to try and get more women in programs at the Pride Center.”

Seeing the people that use the programs at the center and find a safe place in the Pride Center makes it all worthwhile for Hartley.

“It’s a lot of work and a lot of hours, but it’s for the community,” Hartley said. “Really, that’s what it’s all about.”

“It’s important for people in our community to know that it’s okay to be the way they are,” Tipton said. “They were made that way.”

Tipton’s role as a pastor encourages her to be active in the community, specifically the Pride Center through her role on the board.

“It feels great being a part of the center,” Tipton said. “It’s not just what we do for them; it’s what they do for the community.”

Board Member

Board Member

Budwig joined the board just over nine months ago.

Budwig plays a very active role in the community by participating in several local outreach organizations.

He is a founding member of the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange — a networking group for LGBT business owners in the community. He is also the chairman of the board of Broward House, Inc. — an organization that supports community members living with HIV/AIDS. In addition

Board Member

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George Kling Kling has spent a total of five years on the board of the Pride Center.

Kling is a retired physician who practiced medicine in Detroit for 42 years before moving down to South Florida in 2000. After retiring, he became involved in the Tuesday’s Angels —a non-profit organization that provides emergency funding for people living with HIV/AIDS. He has been involved in the organization for over ten years now.

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Center as a volunteer.

“I moved to South Florida after spending all of my time in a medical center,” Kling said. “I never had a group of friends. The Pride Center was a place to get in contact with new people and meet new people.”

Kling wanted to use his time and skills as a physician to give back to his community after retirement by volunteering in a variety of health services provided by the center, including HIV screening.

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“There were a lot of people who needed help,” Kling said. “I thought that I would like to give back.”

Now as a board member, Kling appreciates the different growing roles the Pride Center plays in the community.

“We’re trying to make the Pride Center a place where people can come and just feel like everyone else,” Kling said. “It’s a place where people care about your well-being.”

Safaty has been on the board of the Pride Center for about a year, but joined as a founder in 2008.

Originally from New York, Safaty moved to South Florida in 2006 and opened his own travel agency, Freedom Travel, in Wilton Manors. Safaty was involved in the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth network — an advocacy and support organization for LGBT youth in the area. Safaty became involved in the Pride Center after moving to South Florida to continue his work with the community.

“I was in business for 18 years,” Safaty said.

“I feel like I’ve been successful and I want to give some of that back to the community.”

“I’ve always wanted to help support organizations and programs for the LGBT community,” Safaty said.

Safaty was very active in planning the Pride Center’s first cruise as a fundraiser in February 2012 and 2013. Over 120 community members active in the Pride Center and several donors attended the cruise and the event raised over $5,000 for

the Pride Center this year.

“It was a very successful program and not just as a fundraiser,” Safaty said. “It also gave people the opportunity to be social and learn more about the Pride Center.”

Safaty enjoys being part of the Pride Center community and hopes to see it grow.

“We have all of these different people and different programs,” Safaty said. “Everyone is touched in different ways and it’s a great feeling to be a part of something good.”

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In the Key of Pride Celebrate LGBT History at Key West Pride 2013 Andrea Dulanto

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In New York, it was the 1969 Stonewall Riots that eventually initiated the tradition of gay marches in the U.S; and San Francisco is known for The Castro and Harvey Milk’s political work.

But travelers should not overlook Key West Pride, which takes place from June 5 to June 9 —particularly since the city of Key West has made its own contributions to LGBT history.

Key West has been home to lesbian and gay writers such as the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Elizabeth Bishop and playwright Tennessee Williams. It was the first U.S. city

to have an openly gay mayor. It was even the first travel locale to reach out to the gay community. The Key West Business Guild (KWBG) organizes Key West Pride, and was started as a non-profit in 1978 to encourage LGBT travelers to visit the island.

“Key West has always been an accepting island,” said Pete Arnow, Community Liaison of KWBG. Arnow also noted that same-sex couples have “always been able to hold hands here.” Furthermore, he spoke about how the LGBT community and straight community have created a sense of

Key West Pride Street Fair Photo courtesy of Pete Arnow

togetherness: “The motto [of Key West] is One Human Family. And it truly is.”

This year, Key West Pride 2013 stays true to the motto, and celebrates another moment in LGBT history: The 10th Anniversary of the “Sea to Sea Rainbow Flag.” In 2003, Gilbert Baker, the designer of the Rainbow Flag, created the “World’s Longest Gay Pride Flag” for Key West Pride. When it was finally displayed, the flag covered the distance of Duval Street, which is located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Baker has been named the Parade Grand Marshall for Key West Pride 2013. Other featured events for the 10th Anniversary of the “Sea to Sea Rainbow Flag” include a meet and greet with Baker at La Te Da Hotel, and a documentary film screening about the flag, “Key West, City of Colors.” Although there is a cash bar at La Te Da, both events are free.

In fact, Key West Pride has a number of free events. The 6th Annual Key West Pride Film Fest presents two free films: I Am Divine, a documentary about the star of John Waters’ Pink Flamingoes and Hairspray; and deepsouth, a documentary on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States.

The Barefoot Wine Pride Beach Clean-Up is a free event that helps the environment.

Volunteers who are of drinking age will be provided with wine and appetizers afterwards.

Several venues offer events without a cover charge. Whether it’s a women’s pool party at Lighthouse Court, 70s/80s dance music at Pearl’s and 801 Bourbon Bar, or happy hour at Alexander’s Traffic Light Party — all have no cover.

Families with children can enjoy the Conch Cruisers “Show Your Pride” Bike Ride,

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the Street Fair, and the Parade.

Other events vary in price from $10 to $50.

Arnow recommends that visitors “get out on our waters.” Sailing, snorkeling and other water escapades can be found with Venus Charters, Fury’s Key West Pride Ultimate Adventure, as well as other companies on the Key West Pride website.

In the evenings, there are cabaret shows, or comedy and music like The Kinsey Sicks, known as “America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet.”

Key West is “only the size of Central Park in New York,” said Arnow. “But a lot can happen here…we invite everyone to come to Key West Pride.”

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Key West Pride 2013

When

June 5 – 9, 2013

Where

Various locations throughout Key West. Complete schedule can be found at keywestpride.org/events

Cost More Info.

Free - $50 Key West Business Guild Office & Visitor Center 513 Truman Ave. Key West, FL 305-294-4603 800-535-7797 events@gaykeywestfl.com. keywestpride.org

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of GALA Choruses

June 7th & 8th, 2013 • 8pm

The Horvitz Auditorium • The Museum of Art, Ft. Lauderdale Come be a part of history as the Original Ft. Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates the 30th Anniversary of GALA Choruses (the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) with its final show of the season, A GALA Old Time. Directed by Dr. Gary Keating, the founder of the chorus 26 years ago, this concert will highlight some of the most popular pieces written for GALA over the last 30 years, music that has stood the test of time.

Tickets: $25 General Admission & $40 VIP

For updated information on our concerts, events or joining our chorus, Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County please visit our website www.theftlgmc.org or call 954.832.0060.

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The opportunity to enjoy live theater outdoors is rare, but you’ll find it at Andrews Living Arts Studio, 23 NW 5th St. Artistic Director Robert Nation presents his latest production in the studio’s outdoor theater, Jonathan Larsen’s Rent, his rock musical interpretation of the classic operatic tragedy, La boheme. The street noise, sirens and hovering helicopters effectively transform Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village arts district into the lower East Village of the early 1990s depicted in the story about HIV/AIDS and the struggles of young artists trying to get ahead. See it Thursdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 at AndrewsLivingArts.org.

Theater We’ve all heard that joke: You never hear about a “bisexual” guy sneaking out on his boyfriend to be with a woman. Well, that’s exactly the case in Mike Bartlett’s gripping play, Cock, playing through June 16 at GableStage in Coral Gables. When the ostensibly gay John breaks up with his older, controlling boyfriend, he finds his own sexual orientation in question when he meets an intriguing young woman. Ryan Didato gives an amazing performance as John finds himself torn between two lovers in a brilliant production directed by multiple-CarbonellAward-winner Joseph Adler. Tickets are $47.50 to $50 at GableStage.org.

Julie Davis, Ryan Didato, Nicholas Richberg and Peter Galman star in Mike Bartlett’s Cock, playing through June 16 at GableStage.

Photo Courtesy of George Schiavone

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Summer may be heating up, but the music is cool in Delray Beach. Celebrate the future of jazz as virtuoso guitarist Andrew Forman, a student of the Arts Garage Performing Arts Academy plays his final South Florida concert before he goes to the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York to study jazz performance. Accompanied by seasoned jazz greats Paul Shewchuck on bass, Felipe Lamoglia on tenor saxophone and Mike Harvey on drums, Forman will perform some of his favorite tunes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Delray Beach’s hip Arts Garage, 180 NE 1st St. Tickets are $20-30 at ArtsGarage.org.

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Put your paws together for an afternoon of music performed by talented young artists from studios and conservatories all over South Florida.

The Cause For the Paws concert today at 3 p.m. benefits Paws 4 You Rescue, a local animal rescue organization. The concert, the birthday wish of 13-year-old pianist Chiara Marie, will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Miami, 600 Brickell Ave. in Miami, and feature performances

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Audiences are already familiar with Jonathan Larsen’s Broadway hit, Rent, but the brilliant young writer and composer also conceived another show, the eclectic rock musical tick tick….Boom!, an autobiographical story about a struggling composer/actor in New York City that received its premiere nearly five years after Larsen’s untimely death. The inventive Outre Theatre Company presents this fresh show, featuring a talented three-member cast and four-piece band on stage, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through June 9 at Boca Raton’s Mizner Park Studio Theatre, 201 Plaza Real. Tickets are $20-30 at OutreTheatreCompany.com.

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Imagining La Florida: Juan Ponce de León and the Quest for the Fountain of Youth, is a new exhibit at the Miami-Dade College Museum of Art and Design, Miami Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., through August 17. Marking Florida’s 500th anniversary this year, Imagining La Florida traces the earliest exploration of the state, starting with the 1513 expedition of Juan Ponce de León and explores the myth behind the fruitless quest for the infamous Fountain of Youth. Museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, go to MDCMOAD.org.

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It’s the Chorus of the Chorus Concert celebrates music of gay chorus movement J.W. Arnold

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The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will perform music made popular by gay and lesbian choruses across the country at a special concert at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.

Photo courtesy of Steven Shires

Since the earliest days of the gay rights movement in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, music has played just as important role as Pride parades and protests. And, as the AIDS epidemic hit the community in the ‘80s, the sounds of gay and lesbian choruses soothed mourners and raised awareness. The hundreds of choruses that voiced the aspirations and angst of the LGBT community have sung in harmony for 30 years, led by the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA).

The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, itself marking 27 years of music–making in South Florida, will celebrate GALA’s anniversary with a special concert June 7 and 8 at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale auditorium.

Founder and returning Artistic Director Dr. Gary Keating will conduct the 22-voice ensemble in a musical journey through history, highlighting many of the musical works commissioned and made famous by the member choruses of GALA. The concert will include songs with political themes, including “Marry Us,” made popular by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus; classical choral composer Randall Thompson’s 1943 “Testament of Freedom,” performed by many GALA choruses; and “All Rights Reserved,” composed after the 1992 passage of the infamous anti-gay Amendment 2 in Colorado.

“When I started the chorus in 1986, it was the first major ‘out’ organization in Florida since Anita Bryant,” recalled Keating, noting the successful efforts of the former beauty queen to thwart gay rights in the 1970s. “We

still have many fights to fight, but many have already been fought and won.”

Today, 13 states and the District of Columbia have legalized samesex marriage and Colorado recently recognized domestic partnerships, yet, many states — including Florida — still have discriminatory laws on the books and attention is focused on the Supreme Court, awaiting a key decision on marriage equality that could have national implications.

The AIDS epidemic has also played key role in the growth of the GALA movement. Since the first reported deaths, many member choruses have sung at the memorial services of departed members. The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus recently sent out a press release announcing the ensemble’s 2000th performance at a funeral.

“I’ve heard of people who were sick, moved to San Francisco and joined their chorus, only for the reason the chorus would be singing at their funerals one day,” Keating said, adding that in the first three years since its founding, his South Florida chorus sang at 41 services.

The gay chorus movement has also served other important functions for its musicians: One of Keating’s singers used a performance as an opportunity to come out to his parents. The vocalist sent tickets to his parents and after the performance met his parents in the lobby, with Keating there for support.

“It really was a testament to the power of the music, the words, the performance,”

the conductor said. “We have the power to change the hearts and minds of people.”

Keating promises the concert won’t be too serious, also drawing on popular music and some light hearted selections, too.

“The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus does camp very well,” he said. “I can’t give it all away, but we’re going to sing a spoof on Patsy Cline called, ‘Patze Klein’, that was written for the Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas.

The chorus will also reprise its own “Miami Medley,” featuring “Moon Over Miami,” “The Miami Beach Rhumba,” and, of course, “Where the Boys Are.” Joining the men will be the ladies of the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Chorus, as well as alumni from the Gay Men’s Chorus.

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus: A GALA Old Time Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of GALA Choruses

When

Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m.

Where

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale Auditorium: 1 Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Cost

$25-40

More Info.

TheFtLGMC.org or 954-832-0060

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Broward County * Fleetwood Mac

June 8 at 8 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. Rocking since 1967, the band that brought you “Rhiannon” and “Landslide” are coming to South Florida. Tickets $39.50 to $149.50. Call 800745-3000 or visit TheBBTCenter.com.

Rent

Through June 16 at Andrews Living Arts, 23 NW Fifth St. in Fort Lauderdale. Watch the Broadway classic come to life at FAT Village’s outdoor stage.

Set in the late ‘90s in New York City’s Lower East Side, a modern take on La Boheme with themes of love, fidelity, the quest to become an artist, and the ongoing AIDS crisis. Tickets $19.95 to $29.95. Visit AndrewsLivingArts.com.

A GALA Old Time

June 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. at the Museum of Art, One Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. A tribute to the 30th anniversary of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses. The first and original members of the Gay Men’s Chorus are invited to participate. Tickets $25 to $40. Call 954- 832-0060 or visit TheFtLGMC.org.

Sounds of Cinema

June 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark, 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Enjoy all styles of dancer from the performers of Miami Dancity. Tickets $25 to $45. Call 954-602-4500 or visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

From Sea to Shining Sea

June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Broward Center Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

A collection of music from famous American composers, Broadway, rock and more from the South Florida Pride Wind. Tickets $10 to $25. Call 954-4683287 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Kurt Elling

June 8 at 8 p.m. at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.

Chicago jazz singer Kurt Elling will strut his mastering of “vocalese” and scatting.

Tickets $40. Visit SouthFloridaJazz.org.

Palm Beach County * Sid Parker

May 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 12551 Glades Road in Boca Raton.

Parker and his “Sax of Gold” will provide a night of jazz and swing music. Free. Visit Facebook.com/ SunsetCoveAmphitheater.

* Rascal Flatts with the Band Perry June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Cruzan Amphitheater, 601-7 Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach. A night of modern country with two of the biggest names in the genre. Tickets $40.25 to $79.75. Visit Ticketmaster.com.

Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers

May 24 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Comedian Steve Martin shows of his other talent as a musician with his bluegrass band, The Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as a special performance with Edie Brickell. Tickets $35 to $105.

Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Dancing at Lughnasa

May 24 to June 16 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. The audience will be taken back to rural Ireland in 1936 where a man tells the story of a summer spent at his aunt’s cottage. Tickets $10 to $55. Call 561-514-4042 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org.

Sylvia

Through June 2 at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 Lake Shore Drive in Delray Beach. Greg finds a sweet dog Sylvia and brings her home to his wife, who is not so thrilled to have her in the house. As Greg grows fonder of the pooch, the marriage starts to fall apart. Tickets $30. Call 561-272-1282, ext 4 or visit DelrayBeachPlayhouse.com.

Miami-Dade

* Road Through Heaven

Through June 2 at the New Theatre, 1645 SW 107th Ave. in Miami. A love triangle on a Caribbean island blossoms into an unorthodox relationship. Tickets $35 to $40. Call 305-4435909 or visit New-Theatre.org.

* 8cho

June 20 to 30 at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. An aerial performance that takes the Argentinean art of tango to a whole new level.

Tickets $35 to $75. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

* Summer Shorts 2013

June 7 to July 30 at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Back for another round, almost two months worth of nightly shows featuring 90 minutes of theatrical shorts from local actors. Tickets $35 per show. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

The Great American Songbook

May 24 and 25 at the South Miami-Dade Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay. Connie James sings American classics from George Gershwin, Cole Porter, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan and more. Tickets $25 to $30. Call 786-573-5300 or visit SMDCAC.org.

* Cock

Through June 16 at Biltmore Hotel’s GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. When John and his boyfriend decide to take a break, he winds up meeting the girl of his dreams. Tickets $37.50 to $50.

Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.

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Miami-Dade County

June 21 at 7 p.m. at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South in Coconut Creek. Speakers from the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association will tell visitors about the night sky and give them a glimpse at the stars through telescopes. Free. Call the park 954-357-5198 or SFAAA at 954-384-0442, email info@sfaaa.com, or visit SFAAA.com.

June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at City Hall restaurant, 2004 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. A monthly networking opportunity for attorneys, judges and legal professionals. Limited to 20 people. Tickets $35 to $45. RSVP to rsvp@gaybizmiami.com or 305-6734440.

* Food Truck Invasion

June 18 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Brockway Memorial Library, 10021 NE Second Ave. in Miami Shores.

Baby boomers are invited to learn more about how Social Security works and planning your finances for the future. Free. RSVP to 305-751-8855 or info@ davidtreece.com.

* An Evening with the Stars

Tuesdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane in Plantation. The whole family is invited to the park for dinner with the food trucks and live music. Visit FoodTruckInvasion.com

* National Garden Week Plant Sale

June 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Garden Center at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The perfect place to get plants to spruce up your home. Free admission. Call 954-6833271 or visit www.FLGC.org.

Survivor Support

First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.

Palm Beach County *International Pole Convention

June 5 to 9, Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Meet up with other lovers of pole dancing and fitness, take workshops and learn more in seminars. Prices vary by event. Visit PoleConvention.com

Antiques Festival

First weekend of the month at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach. A monthly antiques market. Tickets $7 to $25.

Visit WPBAF.com.

Green Market

Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.

A relaxing morning of shopping through green vendors and live entertainment. Contact Katrina Resch 561-822-1520 or KResch@wpb.org.

Open Mic Night

GALLA Luncheon

* Savvy Social Security Planning

Rainbow Circle

Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the University of Miami Flipse Building #302, 5665 Ponce de Leon Drive in Coral Gables. An open discussion about coming out, relationships, peer pressure, bullying, depression and more. Free. Visit Pridelines.org.

Sex Talk

Second and fourth Thursdays at Pridelines, 9525 NE Second Ave. #401 n Miami Shores. Conduct outreach events, record video messages, participate in a series of performances, and organize special events with a purpose. Free. Visit Pridelines.org.

Key West Key West Pride

June 5 to 9 throughout Key West. Days of nonstop parties, parades and celebration of pride. Tickets $10 to $50 for various events. Visit KeyWestPride.org.

* American in Paris

June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Road in Key West. Celebrate Pride Month with works by Copland, Reynaldo Hahn and Ravel performed by the South Florida Symphony’s Blue Door String Quartet. Tickets $25 to $35. Visit Keystix.Ticketforce.com

Gay Key West Trolley Tours

Saturdays at 4 p.m. meeting at 628 Duval St. See the gay side of Key West on this trolley tour. Tickets $25.

Call 800-535-7797 or visit GayKeyWestFL.com.

Hot Naked Sundays

Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at Island House, 1129 Fleming St. in Key West. A pre-tea pool party. Call 305-294-6284 or visit IslandHouseKeyWest.com.

Third Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at ActivistArtistA Gallery, 422 W. Industrial Ave. in Boynton Beach.

Free. Be moved by spoken word poets. New poets welcome. Call 786-521-1199

Tea Dance: A Key West Tradition

PFLAG

Jazz in the Gardens

Third Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Shaarei, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach. A support group for friends and family of LGBT youth.

Call Carole 561-716-9464 or Joyce 561-292-3273.

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Sundays at 4 p.m. at La Te Da Hotel, 1125 Duval St. An early evening dance in the Key West tradition.

Call 305-296-6706 or visit LaTeDa.com.

Sundays 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. in Key West. Wind down from the crazy weekend with a few hours of soothing jazz. Call 305-294-2661.

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Broward County Angel’s Cafe

2287 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Enjoy happy hour on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. with $3 wines and beers, free snacks, raffles, and music by DJ Sol. 2-4-1 Sunday dinner special Valet parking in rear. Call 954-900-5217.

Boardwalk

1721 N. Andrews Ave. in Wilton Manors. Share drinks over a game of pool or check out the bar and strip club. Call 954-463-6969.

Alibi

2266 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Best and longest happy hour; Wednesdays $2 domestics and$1 Schnapps after 9 p.m.

Johnny’s

1116 W. Broward Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. Some of the hottest guys around with drink specials to make it even sweeter. Call 954-522-5931.

The Manor

2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Indoor and outdoor dining followed by hitting the dance floor.

Live music Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 954-626-0082.

Rumors

2426 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. For a chill night, hit up the bar with great prices. All 954-564-1799.

Sidelines Sports Bar

2031 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Relax with a cold beer for some friendly competition on the pool table.

Call 954-563-8001 or visit SidelinesSports.com.

Naked Grape Wine Bar & Tapas

2163 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. A casual, hip bar to try out all sort of wines. Happy Hour all night on Thursdays. Call 954-563-5631.

New Moon

2440 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. The area’s favorite lesbian bar with Wednesdays half-priced drinks. Call 954-563-7660.

Palm Beach County The Cottage

522 Lucerne Ave. in Lake Worth. Tea Dance Sundays with great service, food and drinks. Call 561-5860080.

Fort Dix

6205 Georgia Ave. in West Palm Beach. A great place to mingle and relax with DJs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 561-533-5355.

H.G. Rooster

823 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. The city’s oldest gay club, with hot male dancer, free BBQ and karaoke. Cal 561-832-9119.

Mara

1132 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. Ladies nights on Thursdays, karaoke on Fridays. Call 561-827-6468.

The Mad Hatter

1532 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders and free pool from Sunday to Thursday. Call 561-547-8860.

The Bar Lake Worth

2211 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. A friendly watering hole with live bands. Call 561-370-3954.

Miami-Dade County Club Space

34 NE 11th St. in Miami. Known for crazy all-nighters to electronic dance music and hip hop. Call 305-3501956.

Club Sugar

2301 SW 32nd Ave. in Miami. Drag Wars on Thursdays, $5 house drinks and $4 domestics. Call 305-443-7657.

Discotekka

950 NE Second Ave. in Miami. Come on Saturday nights for some of the best DJs around. Call 305- 3509084.

Eros Lounge

8201 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. NYC house music on Thursdays. Call 305-754-3444.

Score

727 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Located in the heart of South Beach on the famous Lincoln Road strip. Call 305-561-5521.

Swinging Richards

17450 Biscayne Blvd. in North Miami Beach. Fully nude men dancing to the best music in South Florida.

Call 954-357-5521.

Twist

1057 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. Awesome music, muscle boy dancers and never a cover. Call 305- 538-9478.

Key West

* Point5 Cocktail Club

915 Duval St. in Key West. Happy Hour every day from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with $5 premium cocktails and gourmet pizzas. Call 305-296-0669 or visit 915Duval. com.

The Bourbon St. Pub

724 Duval St. in Key West. Get a taste of New Orleans with the best video bar with live DJs every night. Call 305-296-1992.

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RNB ASSOCIATES Income Tax/ Accounting/ Book Keeping for Individuals ,Small Business or Corporate. Very reasonable rates, fast and efficient service. 35+ years experience to help you save money! Registered with the IRS. Email info or meet. Visa/MC accepted. Call (248) 8942600 (FL based) or email info@RNBassociates. com for faster response. Mention SFGN AD for a 5% discount.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT –FULL TIME Natura Dermatology and Cosmetics is seeking a personable, and well educated medical Assistant.

Experience is preferred yet not required. Email resumes to bobby@NaturaDermatology.com EXPERIENCED GROOMER? Looking for a P/T experienced groomer with good scissoring skills to work on all breeds of dogs & cats. Only serious candidates apply. References will be verified. No drama!! 954-530-7216

air conditioning HONEST, RELIABLE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SERVICES Gay owned and operated company, Eiland Air, Inc. 24 hour service. Reasonable prices. Licensed & Insured #CAC1817222 Call Mike 786-247-6022

antiques/collectables

TOP NOTCH CONTRACTING Knows all and does all!! Many years experience and easy on the eyes! Remodeling, Trimming, Ground molding, Drywall, Painting, Landscaping, Roofing , Tile work, Electrical, Windows, Doors and more. Very reasonable rates and free estimates. Call Shawn 954-549-8243

pool services

BUTLER PLUMBING, INC.Residential & Commercial, Licensed & Insured, Palm Beach 561-613-338, Broward 954 -999-3315, MiamiDade 786-999-2152 24/7 -365 days,info@butlerplumbing.com, www.bultler-plumbing.com“ Just tell your friends the BUTLER did it”

CLEAN IT RIGHT The best cleaning for your buck. 1BD $50, 2BD $60, 3BD $70. Excellent rates & references. 10 years in business. Serving Broward, North Miami Dade & S. Palm Beach.

Call Manny 954-560-4443

PERSONAL COMPUTER TUTOR! Basic computer skills* Emailing pics /docs, scanning* Microsoft office programs*Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint* Virus Removal* PC speed optimization* Secured Wireless home network setup* Wireless printer installation* PC purchasing consultant. Call (954) 980-0383 or email jamesjcarter22@gmail.com.

THINGS YOU NEED TO ACCOMPLISH? Minds at ease, A+ handyman service. Prompt, Reliable & Honest. Call Keldon Keller 954-551-3127 krkeller@aol.com

plumber

HEAVENLY HOUSE CLEANER Upscale service that’s out of this world. Trustworthy & reliable. 10 years exp, references, not an agency, pet friendly, call Nina 954-601-6141

HATE WINDOWS 8?We can bring back the look and feel of windows. Same day service. Call 954-986-1316 www.gaycomputerwiz.com

JOB OPPURTUNITY Care Resource is now seeking for a Prevention Risk Reduction Counselor. Visit http://www.careresource.org/ career-opportunities/ for more info Contact: Aida Petrlak @ 305.576.1234 ext 272 Send Resume to apetrlak@careresource.org

home improvement

LEENYX HOME IMPROVEMENT Interior and Exterior Painting, Popcorn Removal, Baseboard/ Crown Molding Install. Residental and Commerical. No job is too small!! We service all of broward with great competitive prices!

Visa/Mastercard accepted. Call 954-696-6840 or email, tizpo11231@yahoo.com

cleaning services

COMPLETE COMPUTER REPAIR FREE ESTIMATES - no extra charge for in-home.

FREE Computer tune-up with any service.

Replacement of laptop screen & key board.

Viruses, spyware, data recovery, lockouts & more. SAME DAY SERVICE - LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE Call Ernesto: 754-234-5598

SALES POSITIONS Sales position open at high end antiques gallery in WPB. Knowledge of antiques, sales experience required. Reply: HillcrestAntiquesWPB@gmail.com

painting services

MOVIE POSTERS WANTED Private collector buying vintage movie posters, lobby cards, film stills, photography and other old entertainment memorabilia. Call for a free appraisal to find out what your stuff is worth! All calls confidential.

Ralph (800) 392-4050 email: sell@ralphdeluca.com

computers

employment

ENTRY LEVEL SALES EXECUTIVE Full time Sales, Client Services, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Telemarketing & Email Services.

Microsoft Word & Excel experience. Competitive Salary plus Commission, Medical/Dental, 401k & Profit Sharing . Email Resume: aleen@ lighthouselist.com

AFFORDABLE DAILY ,WEEKLY & EXTENDED STAYS. CELEBRATING 15 YEARS, GAY OWNED AND OPERATED. 1998-2013 Seven year Pink Choice.com Award Winning Gay Hotel, offering spacious Self catering apartmentswith kitchens. Located just south of the Airport and Port Everglades in Dania Beach. Minutes to Nude and Gay beaches, Wilton manors , Fort Lauderdale attractions & night life. Includes WiFi, VOIP Telephone, BBQ ,parking and laundry.

Clothing Optional Heated Pools and Sun Decks.

(954)- 927-0090.Or visit www.LibertySuites.com

accounting/tax service

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counseling/psychotherapy TERRY DAVIS, LCSW, LLC #SW1079 Supportive male therapist, specializes in LGBT issues, HIV/AIDS,addictions, etc. Affordable, sliding scale. Eves/weekend. TdavisLCSW.com* (954) 731-5505

home care COMPANION,HOME CARE,SENIOR SERVICES. Make life a little easier for you or your loved one. 53 yr old experienced caregiver available. Light Cleaning, cooking and laundry included. Also shopping, appointments, gardening and organizing. Im friendly, engaging and compassionate. Hourly or afternoon/evening/ late night shifts available. Bonded insured, college educated and references. Call for more info, Robert 954-707-0264. soflagaynews //

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landscaping IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 19 years experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto 954383-8980

Angler Landscape, Inc. Residential and Commercial Lawn and Landscape

(954) 448-6394 Install Grass - Mulch - Rock - Hedges - Trees - Lighting Weekly and Monthly Service

www.AnglerLawn.com

pets STEVEN JAY’S LOVING PET CARE! I care for your pet in my home. One client at a time if requested. Multiple pets and all pets welcome! I have a very clean home and low rates! Call Steven Jay , 954 -565-1996

licensed massage

property management

EXP. MATURE MALE WPB MASSEUR In-calls only, private studio setting by Belvedere/SR7 in quiet area. Highly skilled, intuitive theraputic bodywork by friendly LMT. Affordable rates but cash only. Early to late, 7 days. Call (561) 2548065 for appt. or walk-in OK. RELIEVE STRESS & TENSION WITH MAGICAL HANDS PRO MASSAGE (FL: MA51008) THE BRITISH POUND John Maroussas LMT Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, Swedish, Salt or Sugar Scrubs.

Private Studio w/ Shower. Wilton Manors Location near Bill’s Lic#MA51123 954-999-2240 RECESSION RELIEF $40 per 90 MIN - Out calls higher. Swedish, Deep Tissue, Specialty Back, Lower Body & Feet. Couples Discounts.

Seniors Welcome. Delray Beach. 16 years experience. MA18563 Dennis (561) 502-2628 BEST MASSAGE & BODYWORK IN SOUTH FLORIDA READ MY REVIEWS AT WWW.SCHEDULENOW.INFO KEITH ANGEL, LMT (954) 816-7260 MA62951 MM27048 WILTON MANORS MASSAGE Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports. $59 Swedish Hour. call or Text Chris Tunkus 954-258-8779 1322 NE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL www.WiltonManorsMassage.com

Dog Walking: $10.00 starting at Pet Sitting: $40.00 In House Pet Sitting: $45.00 Training: $10.00 starting per visit Pet Taxi (FTL Area): $20.00 Dependable • Reliable Service Delivered with Love and Respect

AFFORDABLE AWESOME MASSAGE BY JIM Offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Lomi Lomi Massage for Men; in a very comfortable, relaxed and Private Massage Studio, Conveniently located with plenty of parking. Same Day appointments are welcome; please call Jim Libonati 954-600-5843,,Visit my website for details, rates, testimonials and more: www. massagebyjim.com Licensed and Certified MM22293 STAY TUNED FOR ALL NEW, LARGER, MORE ACCOMODATING STUDIO COMING TO WILTON MANORS May 1, 2013.

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psychic services CHRISTIAN PSYCHIC READER AND ADVISOR BY SHAWN Reunite you with loved ones or family. Will guide you for success. Tell past, present and destiny to come. For further information call Shawn at 954-549-8243

rent/lease furnished PERFECT RELOCATION RENTALS 3 TO 6 MONTHSFrom 325/week & 1300/month.

Gay owned and operated hotel resort with beautiful studio, 1 & 2BRself catering turnkey, fully furnished & apartments with full kitchens.

Clothing optional pool! Central to Wilton Manors & Haulover nude beach in historic Dania Beach . Pets welcome. Includes ,utilities, parking , cable, wifi , internet/telephone . Call Joe & Jack at 954927-0090 or visit www.LibertySuites.com

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real estate for sale MIAMI WATERFRONT LOCATION, KeystoneNew Stunning Renovation. Boca Style 3274 sq ft, 2 story, Open design Cherry wood kitchen.granite counter,stainless steel appliances. 10 ft ceilings, 4br/2ba +26 ft bonus room,dining room,den large lot and 40 ft long pool. Best Buy $895K, 305-4331775,631-433,0690

rent/lease wilton manors

LARGE 2BR/1 BA Beautiful wood floors, private yard, single family home with canvas covered parking, amazing bonus room, washer/ dryer. Quiet neighborhood walking distance to Wilton Drive/restaurants, clubs, etc. Background check/credit check required. Available NOW!!! $1,650month Please call Terri Wright with Sea Island Realty, Inc 954-401-4918

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rent/lease hollywood hills

2 ROOMS FOR RENT 1BD/1BA new carpet, kitchenette, $1,200/Mo. will reduce to $775 for experienced handyman. Also 1BD $700/Mo. will reduce to $400 for experienced handyman. No pets allowed. Preferably young and strong male.

Contact John 954-549-8243 for more info.

35th Annual!

rent/lease oakland park

AFFORDABLE-READY TO MOVE IN NEWLY REMODELED, Oakland Park, ready to move-in 1BD/1BA for $725.00, in newly renovated. Our largest unit. Walk in closet, renovated kitchen and bath, new appl., new tile floors, off-street parking.

Smoke free. No pets. $695.00. Call 754-366-7563

rent/lease ft. lauderdale

LARGE TOWNHOME WITH POOL, EAST FORT LAUDERDALE Beautiful 2BR/2BA townhome in quiet 5-plex.Large eat-in kitchen, central a/c, ceiling fans, Washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, sparkling pool and more. All in tropical paradise within 5 minutes of the Atlantic Ocean & 1-95 & 8 minutes to Wilton Drive.

Master bedroom has walk-in closet and sliding glass doors to private balcony. Great neighbors and neighborhood. Small pet ok. $1,225/mo.

Check out photos & complete descriptions at www.YourPerfectApartment.com or call Rick at 954-253-1929

roommates WILTON STATION LUXURY CONDO Share 2/2 with loft, private bath, parking, pool, gym and Jacuzzi. Utilities included. Looking for mature professional, background check required. $875 a month ,call 516-655-3216 LAUDERLAKES ROOMATE WANTED Share a 2/2 on lake w/ hot tub, private bath, W/D , dishwasher ,central a/c and cable. $ 400/mo includes utilities & internet. Looking for a mature professional. 1st & security deposit. Background check req. Call Gary 954-803-0885 OAKLAND PARK, ROYAL PARK CONDOMINIUM Professional gay male wants gay roommate to share 2BR/2BA totally updated Condo w/ pool &gym In gated community. All utilities incl, internet and WiFi. You get BR with private BA and use of all common areas. 5 mins to Wilton Drive. Please be professional w/full time job and references. Nonsmoker and dog friendly a must. $ 535/month. 1st month and security required. Call 954-203-2345

August 17–23

Girl Party – Flamingo A-Go-Go Dance Party Rehab/VIP & Pool Party Carnival Parade 2013 Costume Party – Don’t be yourself Sin City Dance Party Hound Dog Party Hangover Drag Brunch Mirage Boat Cruise Going to the Chapel Inn Stroll Luck Be a Lady Sailing Cruise Girl Party – Black and Red Cirque du So Gay Dance Party Circus Circus Closing Party Treasure Island Clam Bake Tickets go on sale May 1, visit Jubilee Drag Bingo ptown.org for more information.

LAKERIDGE FURN. GARDEN STUDIO Central to beach/downtown/Wilton Drive.Clean newly ren. 1 rm and bath. Lg. private fenced courtyard. private entry with parking,laundry onsite, water and electric included. $765/mo. 1st and security with lease. Avail March 1st call 941-548-7989 MIDDLE RIVER TERRACE 1/1 efficency $675/ mo. Or $165/week, 6 mos or 1 year lease. Large 3BD house $1,250, carport, office, and all tile.

Pay your first month’s rent with an approved application and you’re in. Water & electric included* Call for details. 954-527-9225 HUGE 2/2 POOL DUPLEX - POMPANO BEACH Updated, Lushly Landscaped, East of Fed Hwy 1 Mile to Beach, D/R, Sep. Laundry W/D, Fab Lrg Pool, New Central AC, Tile Floors, Small Dog or Cat ok. $1390, Available 2/1/13 Call Tim: 754-235-2911 1BD APARTMENT UPSTAIRS 1142 NE 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale $700/Mo. Yearly Call 954-764-0212 or 954-581-2573 FULLY FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Fully furnished 2bd/2.5 bath for rent near LA Fitness and US1, great location close to beach/ Wilton Manors. Full use of pool, free cable, well maintained community, small pets ok. Provide proof of employment, undergo full background check and have first, last and security, $1,600. 954-806-5725 $700 DOWNTOWN/ SAILBOAT BEND Quiet, small complex. 1 BD/ 1BA. Large walk-in closet , like new carpet. Living room ,dining area, kitchen.

FREE hot water, NEW A/C, LOW electric bills.

Assigned parking. ** MOVE –IN SPECIAL** $ 700/Mo. 954-566-6251

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MALE ROOMMATE WANTED Male roommate wanted for 2/1/13. Beautiful WPB 2BD/2BA apt to share $650/Mo. Water, Elect, Waste Mgt included. Deposit + 1st. mo. Required. Call 561316-7236 FREE RENT –LARGE 2BR APARTMENT Have your own BR with private bath and shower.

Needed, experienced strong mature male caretaker, capable of assisting wheelchair bound gay 55 year old male with spinal cord damage.

Smoker. Located State Rd between Oakland and Sunrise blvd . 15 minutes to Wilton Manors. Call Joe at 954-740-2155.

rent/lease west palm beach

PB COUNTY-LAKE PARK 2/1 CONDO 2nd Floor Corner - Next to Kelsey Park across from Intracoastal Great Locations. $750 per month - 1 year Lease • No Pets • No Smoking • 1st & Security Call 561-310-0615

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