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Match Game is an Art Form
By John M. HaydenDodging COVID-19 and hurricanes is keeping us busy during 2020. The massive crises of this year affect us all at some level. Even in tough times it’s…
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The Dane of Key West
Who Not to Miss at Bourbon Street PubBy John HaydenKey West, Florida’s come-as-you-are party capitol, has been quieted by COVID-19. We still have no idea what the ‘new normal’ will…
It All Comes Out in the Wash
Majestic Car Wash Creates a Scrubs4Scrubs Give BackBy John HaydenFrontline workers have never been so in demand or so appreciated than they are in 2020 and the age of COVID-19.…
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Tough Times Build Stronger Communities
By John M. Hayden The COVID-19 crisis has affected [most] everyone in deeply personal ways. Maybe you haven’t hugged your best friend in weeks. Maybe you haven’t had a paycheck…
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The Show Must Go Online
By John M. HaydenThe quarantine has created something even worse than the dearth of toilet paper: the dearth of live entertainment on The Drive. Live shows are so abundant that…
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The Big Dance
By John M. HaydenThe pulsing music. The infectious rhythm. The amazing moves being so tough that you pull a muscle just watching. The Peter London Global Dance Company (PLGDC) has…
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A Well Heel’d Show at The Pub
By John M. HaydenLife’s been a drag the last few weeks with social distancing and self isolating. When life gets back to normal, it will still be a drag, but…
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The Loss of a Community Hero
By John M. HaydenThe first law enforcement officer in all of Florida to be taken from us by COVID-19 was one of our own. Deputy Shannon Bennett was a 12…
Pinpoint Accuracy with South Florida’s Newest Acupuncturist
By John M. HaydenBack pain. Migraines. Anxiety. There’s a pill (or 12) for all of those and more. Sometimes that’s fine, but one of South Florida’s newest acupuncturists has mastered…
Diverse Help for Our Diverse Community
AHF Affinity Groups By John M. HaydenBack in the day, we were known as the gay and lesbian community. Later we became the LGB community. Now the letters are more…
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Show Stopping Moment
By John M. HaydenDiego and Drew may say “I do,” but Eric Hibbard is saying, “Yes” after Jesus Reyna asked, “Will you?” A night of interactive theater at the Broward…
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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.…
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…
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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…
Divas Now!
By John M. Hayden Get ready for a little history, Diva Style! Icons are coming to life thanks to the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus presentation Divas Through the Ages.…