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Mike Connell, Owner of Pub On the Drive, Passes Away
By John Hayden Mike Connell was more than the owner of Pub On the Drive. He was more than a community supporter. He was a community cheerleader. With his mischievous…
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden; Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS; Phillip Dunlap, Director of Broward County Cultural Division; Crosby Kemper, IMLS Director | Photo by Shannon Finney Courtesy of IMLS
Museum of Discovery and Science Honored at the White House
By John HaydenSouth Florida is more than beaches at day and clubs at night. The area has a burgeoning cultural scene and the rest of the country is taking notice.The…
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GMCSF Gala Goes Primetime
By John HaydenTheir voices are full and their sound is mighty. The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida is one of South Florida’s leading LGBTQIA+ organizations, entertaining and building bridges…
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A Holiday Preview with MODS CEO Joe Cox
By John Hayden Otters instead of reindeer and dropping the ball at noon instead of midnight. The holidays have a different vibe at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS).…
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New Safe Space for LGBTQIA+ Youth
By John Hayden Ostracized, abandoned, and othered. That’s how many LGBTQIA+ youth feel as they try to start their lives. A new place is offering another feeling: Welcomed. Sunshine Pride…
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New Mr. Ramrod Titleholder
By John Hayden It was a night of brotherhood and triumph as Scott Jordan was proclaimed Mr. Ramrod 2024. It is the culmination of a lifetime of dedication to the…
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The Big Coconut Guesthouse
By John Hayden From the eastbound exit on I-95 all the way to the beach, Sunrise Boulevard bustles with restaurants, bars, entertainment, and more. But just steps away from the…
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Avi Ram
Airbrush HeroBy John HaydenAvi Ram stands out by blending in. If you’ve driven along Wilton Drive at any point in the past few years, you’ve seen his work. The prolific…
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Wilton Manors Celebrates Stonewall Pride
By John HaydenFor decades, Broadway belters from Barbra Streisand to Lea Michele have implored ‘Don’t rain on my parade.’ For Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival 2023, it wasn’t to…
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MISTR & Alibi Support Drag Community
By John HaydenGod save the queens! That rallying cry was shouted loud and proud from the heart of Wilton Manors on June 15, 2023. Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar teamed up…
Saturday Brunch at Alibi
By John HaydenBrunch along Wilton Drive has a fresh vibe. A fresh rotation of entertainers and a fresh spicy menu are the reasons. Saturday brunch at Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar…
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Broward House Needs Community Help
By John HaydenStacy Hyde dedicates her life to helping others. As executive director of Broward House, she helps people find structure and security during desperate times. After devastating floods in…
Changes At Courtyard Cafe
By John HaydenDespite being in the heart of Wilton Manors along Wilton Drive, Shawn & Nick’s Courtyard Cafe doesn’t stick out as you drive by . . . or even…
Rainbow Services
Offers Care & CompassionBy John HaydenAh, the golden years of retirement. A time to be spent celebrating a life well lived and enjoying the fruits of hard work. But at…
Leathers Boutique At Eagle
By John HaydenThe deep bass of the beats lures you to the door, the darkness draws you in. Eagle Wilton Manors is known for its dark lighting and the mystique…