In Dedication of Mayor Flippen
By Steven O. Evans, PhD I arrived home Tuesday night, February 25, 2020, from a trip with my boyfriend. We had been visiting my dad who was on his annual…
Sit Down with Your Google Calendar and Read This
By Steven O. Evans, PhD As I write this, my sister’s daughter (my niece) is celebrating her very first birthday. Yes, in 2019 I became an uncle for the first…
Photo Courtesy of Nicole Halliwell at www.dragretouch.com
Makeup with a Cause
In the last 24 months, the visibility of trans individuals has increased dramatically both in mainstream media, and in everyday life thanks to the tireless efforts of LGBTQ+ advocates, celebrities…
Photo by SRL Media
In Memory of Terry DeCarlo
By John HaydenA light has gone out in our community. A light that didn't just shine from the middle of the pack, it lit the way for others to follow.…
Photo Courtesy of Pride Fort Lauderdale & Pride of the Americas 2020
Pride of the Americas Beach Festival DJ Line-Up
Organizers of the first Pride of the Americas in Greater Fort Lauderdale announced the DJ line-up for the two-day Beach Festival on April 25-26, 2020 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.…
The Prime of Life
By John M. Hayden Wine. Cheese. Cher’s career. They all get better with age. The same can be said for the men of Wilton Manors. Fort Lauderdale Primetime Gentlemen is…
Alejandro Kalaf III
Alejandro Kalaf III was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1999. Alejandro has been working in the insurance industry since 2006. Prior to that,…
Resources for Every Business Owner
Rod Davis, CEO, BBB Serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean Running a business can be lonely, challenging, and time consuming. Fortunately, there are resources available to help business owners and…
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Walk the Walk
Florida AIDS Walks Comes March 21, 2020 By John M. Hayden Walk the walk. Talk the talk. Raise the funds. The 2020 Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival goes down…
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What Makes Us Clique
Chef Howie Fournier and Bob FournierBy Andy ArmanoThis series focuses on individuals who give to our community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. Often it is…
Photo Courtesy Kip Reynolds
Making the Price Right!
By Kip ReynoldsIn January, I had the opportunity to list a condo unit and in less than 48 hours the seller entered into an acceptable contract. The formula for such…
Photo Courtesy of Chris Lodge
I’ll Drink to That
By John M. Hayden The bar is packed. You push your way through to order a couple of beers, and then . . . you wait. The harried bartender can’t…
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Serving My Community with Pride
Edgar Reyes, Beginning a Pageant Journey to Mr. Gay World 2020 I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, to a strong Catholic family of Mexican descent. Going to…
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File Now for the 2020 Senior Exemption
Property owners who are 65+ years may qualify for an additional exemption on their Homesteaded property. This additional exemption, which applies only to the county’s portion of the taxes and…
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The Eagle Has Landed
By John M. Hayden A new bar, a new contest, a new community icon. The Eagle is one of the hottest, most well-known leather bar franchises in the world, and…