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OUR ANNIVERSARY!
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u With Lady Gaga in town Daisy Deadpetals
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WE LOVE OUR FOUNDERS
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BIRTHDAY GIVE BACK
u Lips’ Nicolette hosted her annual Birthday Party Toy Drive during Sunday Gospel Gospel Brunch. Brunch.
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What is TRUVADA for PrEP? TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine that is used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP: ® You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-negative. ® Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: ® You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. ® You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP: ® Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. ® If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. ® To further help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: ® Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. ® Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.
® Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. ® Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. ® If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. TRUVADA can cause serious side effects: ® Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV and stop taking TRUVADA, your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health. Who should not take TRUVADA for PrEP? Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: ® Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. ® Also take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection. What are the other possible side effects of TRUVADA for PrEP? Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include: ® Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with TRUVADA. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA. ® Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat. ® Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.
Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following page.
I’m passionate, not impulsive. I know who I am. And I make choices that fit my life. TRUVADA for PrEP™ is a once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when taken every day and used together with safer sex practices. ® TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex. ® You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you. ® Bone problems, including bone pain, softening, or thinning, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? ® All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. ® If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA.
Learn more at truvada.com
® If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can be passed to the baby in breast milk. ® All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. ® If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose. These medicines include certain medicines to treat hepatitis C (HCV) infection. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
IMPORTANT FACTS
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This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEPTM (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative. • Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1.
• You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you were exposed to HIV-1 or have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. • See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information. w
TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.
ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA for PrEP is a prescription medicine used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. • To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.
Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. • Take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.
HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1. • Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. • Use TRUVADA for PrEP together with condoms and safer sex practices.
• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section. • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. • Bone problems. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.
BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. • Have any other medical conditions. • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. • Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can pass to the baby in breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.
HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.
• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. • Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information about TRUVADA for PrEP. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV infection.
• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit start.truvada.com for program information.
TRUVADA FOR PREP, the TRUVADA FOR PREP Logo, the TRUVADA Blue Pill Design,TRUVADA, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Version date: April 2017 © 2017 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. TVDC0180 08/17
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The best chatter on social media this week
“Cher replied to one of my tweets. My gay card was just renewed FOREVER.” “Gay blogger Alan Bennett Ilagan on Facebook”
“Roy Moore still hasn’t accepted the outcome of the Civil War, what makes anyone think that he’d accept losing to Doug Jones.” Posted on Twitter by @debbiesideris
She says “my community, my people”....honey you turned your back on (Blacks) a long time ago. You are a traitor and a “persona non grata” (google it)....BYE GIRL!!!” Glow Foundation president MAX BRAVA, speaking of the departure of Omarosa Manigault Newman, the only Black member of the White House senior administration.
The internet is a lifeline for LGBTQ people to build community support networks and access LGBTQ resources on history, suicide prevention, and health—allowing broadband providers to regulate access is a direct and unconscionable attack on freedom of expression.” GLADD president Sarah Kate Ellis tweeted about the defeat of internet neutrality by the FCC
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The Department of Defense will begin processing transgender applicants for military service on January 1, 2018, as mandated by recent court order.
Army Maj. DAVID EASTBURN tweeted on the latest blow to Trump’s anti-transgender military policy.
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COMEDIAN - KEVIN HART
The Philadelphia native started his stand-up career by exploiting his own foibles and insecurities. He has since gone on to TV and then movie stardom, appearing in such films as “Ride Along” and its sequel, “The Wedding Ringer,” “Get Hard,” “Central Intelligence” and the upcoming “Jumanji” remake. Catch him at the Hard Rock Live On Thursday and Friday, December 21 & 22 at 8p.m. with tickets starting at $70.
MOVIES - JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose. This Action/Adventure/Comedy/Family/ Fantasy movie is rated PG-13, 119 minutes and stars Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black. OFF–BROADWAY - FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
It’s the Great White Way done the wrong way, but hilariously so! This long-running roast features crazy costumes, riotous rewrites of familiar songs and madcap impression. Four comic chameleons ham it up about Hamilton and other musical blockbusters. Described as “gut-bustingly funny” by the New York Post, seeing Forbidden Broadway only Once may not be enough. Playin g at the Kravis Center from Dec 27, - Dec 31, and the December 31 at 10 pm performance includes New Year’s Eve champagne toast. Tickets Start at $35 CONCERT - MELISSA MANCHESTER
The Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter performs her hits (who can ever forget “Don’t Cry Outloud”) and holiday songs. She performs at the Wick Theatre & Costume Museum on Sunday Dec 24 and Monday December 25 (There will be a Chinese buffet at 3 p.m. Dec. 24 for $45 per person) with ticket $85.
COMEDIAN - DL HUGHLEY
Currently heard on the New York airwaves, the comedian recently served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN. One of the “Original Kings of Comedy,” he spent four years starring in the TV sitcom “The Hughleys.” Catch DL at the Palm Beach Improv from Thursday Dec 21 through Saturday Dec 23 with tickets ranging from $35 to $60.
BROADWAY - FINDING NEVERLAND
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The winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash “captures the kid-atheart,” says TIME Magazine. Directed by visionary Tony-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award winning film, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. Playing at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, December 26 - Sunday, December 31 with tickets starting at $29. CIRCUS - CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
comes to Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts from Dec 26 - Dec 30. This 10th Anniversary National Tour created by South Florida Broadway Director and Cirque Dreams Founder Neil Goldberg is hailed by The New York Daily News as a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleighload,” Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a Broadway musical, cirque spectacle and family show all in one! Soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers and illusions will leave you mesmerized in a 2-hour theatrical adventure BroadwayWorld proclaims “The Perfect Holiday Gift…a show that everyone will enjoy... colorful, festive, imaginative, inventive, and thoroughly entertaining.” Tickets start at $29.50. CLASSICAL - THE TEN TENORS
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If you missed them last week at Kravis Center, catch them this week at Arsht Center. Join Australia’s charismatic rock stars of opera as they ring in the holidays with resounding festive favorites ranging from “Joy to the World” and “Sleigh Ride” to “Amazing Grace” and “Winter Wonderland.” The vocal wonder from Down Under boasts 16 years of sold-out shows around the globe as well as several platinum and gold albums. Friday, December 22 at 8p.m. with tickets starting at $30.
ACAPELLA - ROCKAPELLA
As one of the progenitors of the astonishing full-band sound of contemporary a cappella, the group uses no instruments but their voices. They broke through in the early ’90s on PBS televisions “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” Expect original songs as well as Motown, pop, rock and soul classics. Catch them on Friday December 22 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts at 7p.m. with tickets running $31-$42. MOVIES - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. This Biography/Drama/Musical is rated PG, 105 minutes and stars Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and Zendaya.
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We could have never imagined that nearly 500 people would have joined us for the largest Holiday Celebration in our 33 year history, but you did and we love you for it! As I gazed over the crowd, I felt so proud of each and every one of you who joined us while raising much needed funds for Latinos Salud and The Pride Center who do so much for our community. If this celebration is any sign of what's to come in 2018, then count me in! A special shout-out to everyone who made this memorable night so special including Tracy Young, W Fort Lauderdale, Latinos Salud, The Pride Center and so many others. On behalf of our amazing Hotspots family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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So Proud of Latinos Salud and all they do for us. ยกGracias!
It’s party time!
Check out those jewels. Thanks to Mark Silver of Argenti Jewelers who works so hard every year to outdo himself in support of the Pride Center
Fort Lauderdale Mayoral candidate, Dean Trantelis & Hotspots Publisher, Peter Clark. Good luck Dean!
Mr. Florida
M.E. Antonio Edwards & honorary Miss Florida F.I. Michael Cavo
Pride Center's Robert Boo and staff join the Celebration
Pride Center’s Testing & Outreach specialist Kirk Wells and Ebony Wilson Prevention Outreach Coordinator
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Jeffrey Selzer and his Posse
Team Hotspots who worked so hard make this years celebration such a success Nick & Mark Budwig, the very essence of Community Leadership
Will and Mike always atracted to bright shiny objects
PLAYBILLS' Donald Roberts & Patrick Mahoney always bringing a
Realtor to the stars Jimmy Cunningham and husband Jerson
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on the scene. Watch for it at HotsSpots.LGBT Alibi’s Jeff & hubby Chris are always there to support our amazing community
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Sofia, and Kalah Mendoza (Miss Florida F.I. 2017-18) For more photos, visit HotsSpots.LGBT
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are Resource received two awards from TESTMiami’s Symposium and Award Ceremony hosted by the Miami-Dade County Health Department on December 11th. The first award received was the “Outstanding PrEP Agency Award 2017.” Care Resource is a leading provider for Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an effective prevention strategy aiming to reduce HIV acquisition risk by 92% if taken as prescribed. It is part of the comprehensive prevention plan that includes adherence and prevention counseling, HIV risk behavior counseling, HIV prevention education, and the provision of condoms. The second award received was the “Exceptional Performance in HIV Testing as a Large Site 2017” award. Care Resource conducts over 8,000 HIV tests per year in communities at high risk for HIV. Individuals newly diagnosed for HIV are explained the health benefits of early
treatment and offered immediate navigation, linkage coordination and case management services aiming to link and retain them into medical care. Previously diagnosed individuals are reengaged into care in less than 30 days with the goal of achieving viral suppression, improve health outcomes and reduce the risks of transmission. These TestMiami awards reflect Care Resource’s excellence in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention as it works to fulfill its mission to improve health outcomes for our diverse Miami-Dade communities in need. Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Care Resource provides comprehensive primary medical and preventive care, including dental care, inhouse pharmacy services and behavioral health/substance abuse services to all individuals in South Florida’s diverse communities.
For more information, please visit www.careresource.org, or call (305) 576-1234.
Written by: Care Resource
Miami-Dade Locations (Administrative Office) 3510 Biscayne Blvd. • Miami, FL 33137 305.576.1234 Midtown Miami 3801 Biscayne Blvd. • Miami, FL 33137 305.576.1234 Little Havana 1901 S.W. 1st Street – 3rd Fl. Miami, FL 33135 • 305.576.1234 Coconut Grove 3661 S. Miami Ave. Ste 702 Miami, FL 33133 • 786.636.6187
Miami Beach Locations 1701 Meridian Avenue, Suite 400 Miami Beach, FL 33139 • 305.576.1234 1680 Michigan Avenue, Suite 912 Miami Beach, FL 33139 • 305.534.0503
Broward Location Ft. Lauderdale 871 West Oakland Park Blvd. Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 954.567.7141
Miami Beach Gay Pride
Holiday Party at Creative Male
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EATING OUT A SAMPLE OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S FAVORITE
RESTAURANTS ASIA BAY 1111 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls. BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk) 1721 N. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale BoardwalkBar.com 954-463-6969 Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. The best burgers and chicken wings in town. BONA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2468 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors bonaitalianrestaurant.com 954-565-7222 Under new ownership! Fresh made Italian food. Signature dishes include Fazzoletti, (pasta purses with fontina cheese, cream sauce, peas/bacon), Chicken Cyriac or traditional Eggplant Parmigiana. CEVICHE BY THE SEA 2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park CevicheByTheSea.com 954-999-0751 Intimate seafood and Peruvian cuisine. Recommended as
a “truly remarkable dining experience.” Reservations recommended. Open for lunch. Happy Hour M-F, 5-7 p.m. EAT 2150 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors Eatinwiltonmanors.com 954-626-0722 Menu offers everything from salmon to Chef Rosario’s meatloaf. Great $10 specialty drink menu. FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY 3051 NE 32nd Avenue Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672 Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-to-order item from the menu. GEORGIE’S ALIBI & MONKEY BAR 2266 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering awardwinning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread, pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. Check web site for weekend brunch entertainment schedules.
KALUZ KaluzRestaurant.com 3300 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954-772-2209 Modern American dining with spectacular waterfront views from an elegant dining room or from a more casual patio and outdoor bar. LIPS 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park Fladragshow.com 954-567-0987 A restaurant/cabaret that “dresses up” to entertain its guests! Fabulous drag and tons of fun! MIND YOUR MANORS 2045 Wilton Dr.,Wilton Manors 754-223-2172 MindYourManorsPub.com A fun, relaxing garden pub and wine bar serving comfort food and hospitality. Enjoy a wide range of creative cocktails, craft beers and a very unique wine list. NABU AMERICAN FUSION BUFFET 3485 N. Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese,
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EATING OUT American, Italian and Chinese. Incredible buffet. Q BAR 2362 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale qbarfl.com 954-565-2229 Live jazz & blues acts perform at this gastropub serving gourmet burgers & Creole-type dishes. ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors rosiesbng.com 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs playing great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
RUMORS BAR 2426 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors RumorsBarWiltonManors.com 954-565-8851 Full bar, restaurant and entertainment venue serving fresh, local ingredients in delicious dishes by awardwinning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar. SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating. SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Avenue Fort Lauderdale
ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Popular, spacious dining with a comprehensive menu and dining right on the Intracoastal. TEE JAY’S THAI SUSHI 2254 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors teejaythaisushi.com 954-537-7774 Casual locale for Thai & Japanese eats with Asian decorative touches and some traditional low tables. THAI SPICE 1514 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale thaispicefla.com 954-771-4535 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai
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EATING OUT Continued classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant.
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New Year’s Eve Sunday December 31, 2017 | Starting 9:15 PM Starters Classic Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Beef Carpaccio / Arugula, spicy aioli, truffle oil, parmesan cheese Tuna Tartare Second Course Mojo House Salad Caesar Salad Crab Bisque Entrées Veal Chop Milanese / Arugula salad, cracked olive vinaigrette, reggiano parmesan 8oz Filet Mignon / Sautéed onions, house steak sauce, gorgonzola cheese, garlic mash, French beans 8oz Lobster Citrus Beurre Blanc / Truffle parmesan fries, grilled asparagus Lemon Caper Bronzino / Roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach Desserts Flourless Chocolate Torte Tiramisu Old Fashioned Coconut Cake Champagne Toast, Party Favors, Music and Dancing $95 pre-paid by 12/24/17 $115 anytime after. Regular menu available until 7pm NYE. Special menu anytime after.
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By Nick Cirillo Winter is normally a season that is accompanied by long, snowy nights and freezing temperatures that make going outside unbearable; however, for us that call South Florida home, winter means that we can finally enjoy being outside without suffering from heat stroke and wear things other than shorts and flip flops. From blockbuster movies to the most talked about TV shows, there is no shortage of things to see and do around South Florida this winter. Here is your definitive guide to what to watch this season, so grab your cuddle buddy and get ready to enjoy winter in paradise.
[movies] When the temperature drops, stay inside and watch these must-see, blockbuster movies:
Ruby Rose, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow Release Date: Dec. 22
December Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game's jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black Release Date: Dec. 22 Pitch Perfect 3 Fat Amy, along with your favorite Bellas, are back following their win at the world championship. The now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices. Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson,
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Father Figures Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road to find him. Starring: Owen Wilson, Christopher Walken, J.K. Simmons, Ed Helms Release Date: Dec. 22 The Post A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join
an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk Release Date: Dec. 22
Downsizing When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers lifechanging adventures. Starring: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig Release Date: Dec. 22 Crooked House In Agatha Christie's most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather's murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets. Starring: Christina Hendricks, Gillian Anderson, Honor Kneafsey, Glenn Close Release Date: Dec. 22
All The Money In The World This crime thriller is based on the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Charlie Plummer, Christopher Plummer Release Date: Dec. 29 Molly's Game The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympicclass skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera Release Date: Dec. 29
Phantom Thread Set in 1950's London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Sue Clark Release Date: Dec. 29
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The Greatest Showman Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Starring: Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron Release Date: Dec. 22
Insidious: The Last Key Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet in her own family home. Starring: Kirk Acevedo, Spencer Locke, Josh Stewart, Lin Shaye Release Date: Jan. 5 Proud Mary Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a hitwoman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary's life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry. Starring: Neal McDonough, Taraji P. Henson, Hotspots.LGBT | 79
Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley Release Date: Jan. 12 The Final Year “THE FINAL YEAR” is a unique insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, “THE FINAL YEAR” offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years. Starring: John Kerry, Barack Obama, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes Release Date: Jan. 19
12 Strong “12 Strong” tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, William Fichtner, Elsa Pataky Release Date: Jan. 19 Den Of Thieves In this gritty crime saga, follow the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.
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Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges, Pablo Schreiber, Evan Jones Release Date: Jan. 19
The Leisure Seeker A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Kirsty Mitchell, Janel Moloney Release Date: Jan. 19
White Boy Rick The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison. Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew McConaughey, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern Release Date: Jan. 26
February Winchester Eccentric Winchester firearm heiress believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle. Starring: Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, Jason
Clarke, Angus Sampson Release Date: Feb. 2
Fifty Shades Freed In the third, and final, installment of the erotic “Fifty Shades of Grey” triliogy, newlyweds Christian and Ana believe they have left behind shadowy figures from their past and fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. However, just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins. Starring: Rita Ora, Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Arielle Kebbel Release Date: Feb. 9 Black Panther T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira Release Date: Feb. 16
Annihilation A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don't apply. Starring: Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac Release Date: Feb. 23 The War With Grandpa Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back. Starring: Robert De Niro, Jane Seymour, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken Release Date: Feb. 23
March Red Sparrow Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, Ciarán Hinds Release Date: March 2
Game Night In this comedy meets crime movie, a group of friends, who meet regularly for game nights, find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. Starring: Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler Release Date: March 2 82 | Hotspots.LGBT
Gringo “Gringo,� a dark comedy mixed with whiteknuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal. Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Thandie Newton Release Date: March 9
A Wrinkle In Time After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space to find him. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Levi Miller Release Date: March 9 Tomb Raider Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. Starring: Alicia Vikander, Hannah John-
Kamen, Walton Goggins, Dominic West Release Date: March 16
Love, Simon Everyone deserves a great love story. But for Simon it's complicated: no-one knows he's gay and he doesn't know who the anonymous classmate is that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, scary and life-changing. Starring: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel Release Date: March 16 Pacific Rim Uprising Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat. Starring: Tian Jing, Scott Eastwood, John Boyega, Adria Arjona Release Date: March 23
[tv] No matter if you're looking to find your new tv addiction or are waiting for the new season of your favorite show, we've got you covered. Here are the most talked about premieres and returning favs for you to binge watch all winter long!
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hourlong game show that will feature expanded versions of the various party games featured during her daytime talk show. When to Watch: January 2, NBC
9-1-1 From the masterminds behind “Glee,” Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, comes this procedural drama, starring Peter Krause, Connie Britton and Angela Bassett, that explores the high-pressure experiences of police, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. When to Watch: January 3, FOX Grown-ish Black-ish's Yara Shahidi gets her very own spinoff, Grown-ish, which finds her freshman college student Zoey Johnson navigating the ins and outs of living away from home — crazy roommate, instant ramen, and all — for the first time. But despite a burgeoning checking account thanks to her parents, Zoey isn't going to have an easy time when she gets to campus.
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Ah, the naivety of the youths these days. When to Watch: January 3, Freeform The Four: Battle for Stardom FOX's new Voice/American Idol competitor attempts to reinvent the singing competition by starting with just four strong contestants. Each week, and there are just six episodes in all, the four must defend their spots on the show against potential upstarts. The celebrity judging panel includes Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, and label executive Charlie Walk, while Fergie serves as host. When to Watch: Jan. 4, FOX
Will & Grace Everyone's favorite foursome is back, and we are loving every minute! Join the party when season 9 returns! When to Watch: Jan. 4, NBC th 75 Annual Golden Globe Awards Celebrate the very best in TV and Film. When to Watch: Jan. 7, NBC Making A Model With Yolanda Hadid Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Yolanda Hadid brings her expertise to the forefront as she coaches aspiring teen models to succeed on and off the catwalk. As the mother and agent to fashion's “IT” girls Gigi and Bella, and model son Anwar, Yolanda and her trusted team of experts will put the girls and their “momagers” through an intensive eight week training program, focused on the physical, mental and
emotional wellness that it takes to build a sustainable brand. When to Watch: Jan. 11, Lifetime 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards th Hosted by Kristen Bell, the 24 SAG awards honors the best achievements in film and television. When to Watch: Jan. 21, TBS/TNT
run on Fox, ABC has revived the singing competition series with a new roster of judges. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will join returning host Ryan Seacrest when the reality juggernaut makes its debut after the Oscars. When to Watch: March 11, ABC
Returning Shows
Good Girls This drama, from executive producer Jenna Bans (“Scandal”), follows what happens when three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet and decide it's time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local supermarket at gunpoint with a toy gun. The series, described as a mix of “Thelma and Louise” and “Breaking Bad,” stars Retta (“Parks and Recreation”), Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) and Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”), with the latter replacing Kathleen Rose Perkins, who starred in the pilot. When to Watch: February 26, NBC
American Idol Less than a year after ending its 15-season
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest America's favorite TV/radio broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will return to host television's largest again joined by actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. The show also announced that multiplatinum music superstar Ciara will officially ring in the New Year from the west coast as the new host of the Hollywood Party. When to Watch: December 31, ABC
Bones The season premiere of Bones will answer exactly why Zack kidnapped Bones and reveal his full involvement with the Puppeteer murders. There will also be more developments in Hodgins' quest to be able to use his legs again, though not all of them will be good. The final 12 episodes of the show will see fan-favorite characters continue to return as well as last season's special guest Betty White. When to Watch: January 3, FOX The Blacklist The task force has more pressing problems
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to deal with in the return episode: Namely, finding out who has been leaking information to suspected terrorists. The person's identity will be revealed by the end of the episode, and will have major repercussions going forward. In other news, Aram and Samar get one big step closer to romance. When to Watch: January 5, NBC
Emerald City This gritty take on L. Frank Baum's Oz books finds a 20-year-old Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and a K9 police dog swept off to a fantastical world unlike anything she's seen before. Vincent D'Onofrio stars as the manipulative Wizard, who has banned magic and rules with an iron fist. Joely Richardson stars as Glinda the Good Witch and Florence Kasumba stars as the Wicked Witch of the East. When to Watch: January 6, NBC
A Series of Unfortunate Events The whimsical novel makes its very whimsical television debut in this beautifully bleak adaptation about a trio of orphans who are placed in the care of their
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scheming relative Count Olaf (a heavily made-up Neil Patrick Harris), who plans to steal their inheritance. Netflix will air 26 episodes in total, with each of the 13 books in the series adapted into two episodes. The first season will consist of eight episodes and cover the first four books. Patrick Warburton, Aasif Mandvi, Joan Cusack and Catherine O'Hare also star. When to Watch: January 13, Netflix
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story The second season of the American Crime Story anthology from Ryan Murphy explores the July 1997 assassination of Versace (Edgar Ramirez), the famed fashion designer, by Andrew Cunanan (Darren Criss), who was also behind four other slayings before he ultimately killed himself eight days later. The drama boasts an all-star cast that also includes Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz. When to Watch: January 17, FX XXIII Olympic Winter Games Watch the world's best athletes compete in Pyeongchang, South Korea. When to Watch: February 9-25, NBC
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y the time you read this, the Supreme Court will have heard oral arguments in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, aka the “gay wedding cake” case. A bit of background: A gay couple asked Jack Phillips, proprietor of Masterpiece Cakeshop, to make them a wedding cake. He said, “Nah. Because gays.” So the couple said, “Sue. Because laws.” Colorado’s law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation. Lower courts ruled against Phillips, and now Phillips, represented by the rabidly anti-gay Alliance Defending Freedom, has made it all the way to the Supreme Court. Now, you might be thinking: Why doesn’t the couple just go to a different cake shop? Indeed, there are bakers in Colorado who’d happily make the gayest wedding cake for the gayest wedding. That’s not the point. Surely, no couple would want to have their wedding cake made by someone who was bigoted against them, but the couple here isn’t suing Phillips in order to force him to make them a cake. They’re suing Phillips in order to force him to follow the law. Look, no matter what the outcome of the case, Phillips isn’t likely to change his mind and start offering dyke discounts or homo half price specials. You can’t legislate feelings and beliefs. You can, however, legislate against discrimination. And LGBTQ people deserve legal protections against discrimination, even when people claim to be discriminating because God told them to. Some might argue that this case doesn’t belong in the courts and should be settled via capitalism. After all, if Phillips discriminates and people don’t like that, then people will no longer patronize his shop and he will go out of business. But like so many things when it comes to capitalism, that works better in theory than in real life. First, it’s likely LGBTQ people would no longer patronize Masterpiece Cakeshop, and likely those close to LGBTQ people wouldn’t either. But the fact of the matter is, it probably wouldn’t matter much to most people. Because most people aren’t LGBTQ,
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and if a problem doesn’t directly affect them, they likely won’t take any kind of action. Take racism, for example. The majority of white voters, men and women, voted for Donald Trump, who ran a blatantly racist campaign supported by Nazis. Racism wasn’t a deal breaker for them, even though many of those white voters claim not to be racist or agree with Trump’s racist views. Because racism doesn’t affect white people the same way it does people of color, it was really easy for them to look past it and vote for Trump. I guarantee you if Walmart was legally allowed to discriminate against brown and black people, whites would be all, “That sucks, but the prices are so low!” The fact is, this lawsuit is about so much more than cake. What the ADF wants to do in the name of “religious freedom” is to chip away at legal protections for LGBTQ people, undoing many of the civil rights gains we have made, up to, and including, marriage equality. ADF has long espoused the belief that LGBTQ people are abominations, wicked people who have made wicked choices that they force decent people to accept. They argue that this case is really all about artistic expression. In other words, that Phillips has no problem with gay people, he just can’t make a cake for something he doesn’t believe in (those gay people loving each other and being legally wed). But the fact is, you can’t separate the two. You can’t say, “I acknowledge you as a person, but I do not acknowledge your humanity.” Dehumanizing is the goal here, and we must not lose sight of that.
D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.
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Body shaving and trimming in the comfort of your own home. Friendly, no attitude, Broward only. $50.00 per session 9AM-9PM, call Michael at 754-222-6623
MANSCAPING SPECIALIST
Areas that you can’t take care of yourself. Trimming and shaving. Expert Brazilian shaving. $50/Hour. Wilton Manors. Jason 954-270-6868
HAIR REMOVAL & MORE!
Waxing, facials, trimming, shaving and body scrubs at its best. Very friendly and relaxing experience. Visit me today. For appointment please call 954-649-9905. WWW.BRAZILLIANTOUCH.COM
u AIR CONDITIONING AFFORDABLE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS
Fast repair service, A&H AC 954-392-1301. Lic. CAC057837, replacement units with financing options if needed. Over 30 years serving our community. Evenings and weekends too.
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Repairs, installations, indoor air quality. Residential/ Commercial. Proudly serving the tri-county area. Quality and experience. Free service calls for all A/C makes and models. Lic/Ins CMC1249558 Call 954-274-8287 for your free estimate. **10% off your first repair**
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Cooling is what we do best. FPL rebates, insured, CACO 36862. FREE estimates on replacements. $95 tune up, Call 954-764-1990
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u APPLIANCE REPAIR APPLIANCE REPAIRS / SMALL APPLIANCE DROP OFF
From Roper to Viking we got you covered! LG, Samsung no problem. Small appliance shop rate just $39, fix it don’t throw it away. Call All Bright Repair @ 954-765-6272 it’s fixed or it’s free!
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Power washing, tint removal Call scott 954-566-4415
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Quality cleaning in everything we do, better prices and better results in your cleaning experience. 1 Bed $40., 2 Bed $50., 3 Bed $60. Call for an appointment today.
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1BD $60, 2BD $70, 3BD $80. Excellent rates and references. 10 years in the business. Serving Broward, North Miami and South Palm Beach. Also pet sitting and window cleaning avail. Call Manny at 954-371-8920
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Let the Brazilian Man do it. Your Home or Office Cleaning. In business since 1998. 1BD/$50 and Up, 2BD/$60 and Up. Weekly, bi-weekly. Free quote available. Call or Text 954-861-7617
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Home cleaning service. Experienced, Free estimates, References available, 1B/D from $60, 2B/D from $70, 3B/D from $80. Additional services available on request. Flexible hours. Holiday/Party set up/clean up available. Call Gary 954-242-4909.
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On-Site & Remote Support. Located in Wilton Manors. Windows (XP, Vista, 7 & 8) & Mac (OS X). Security, virus, & spyware removal, repairs & upgrades, wired & wireless networking - gay owned www.FLTechSupport.com 954-453-9574
**OPTIMA** COMPUTER REPAIR 954-817-3883
IN-HOME SERVICE. Proudly serving our community for over 12 years. *Get the BEST performance, protection & value from your computer investment. *A+ Hardware & OS certified. *Friendly, professional, RELIABLE service. Reasonable rates. Call: Mike 954-817-3883
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Your Personal Tech Assistant. BEST RATES in the tri-county area. Specializing in Android & iPhones. PC/Mac-Training, Installation, Clean-up & Repairs. Friendly, In-Home Srvc. Call/Txt 954-903-4383.
u ELECTRICAL RTS ELECTRIC - 24 HOUR SERVICE
Quality work at a reasonable price. Licensed & Insured #98-CME-1807-X. Contact 954-257-9509. Also, all size generator service and installation.
ONE-STOP SHOPPING AND ASSOCIATES HANDYMAN/ REMODELING AND MORE WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ALL PHASES OF... Home improvements, additions, electrical, plumbing, painting, kitchen, baths, wood flooring / trim, TV mounting, Former owner of a NY remodeling co. as well as a hands on worker, because I demand perfection in all I do. Please call Mitch for prompt honest and dependable service. Lic. CGC1514441 and insured. 954-253-4650
AVRAM’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
All tile work - 25 years + exp., Carpentry work, Electrical work, Debris & Demo Removal, Landscaping jobs, All painting jobs & projects, Plumbing work & roof repairs. Excellent references, clean work, honest & reliable and fair pricing. Call Avram 786-227-9981
u LANDSCAPING LAWN MOWING & LANDSCAPING SERVICE INTEGRITY LANDSCAPE SERVICE 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS LIC. & INS.
Full Service- Everything from Landscaping Design and Installation to Maintenance. We do it allweeding, large and small lawns. Tree trimming class B certification lic. CCB1308. Member of the Better Business Bureau. WHATEVER YOU NEED WE DO IT! Just call JOHN 954-763-3340, cell 954-812-5434.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
19 yrs. experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto at 954-383-8980
u PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PIANO OR VOICE LESSONS
Professional gay male musician offering lessons for all ages and levels in your home or my studio. Broadway, pop, classically trained. Lets have fun! Jonathan 646-418-4043 jcorn29@hotmail.com
u PERSONAL SERVICE RESUME CONSULTING
HARRY’S ELECTRIC - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Additions, renovations, service upgrades, breaker panels, FPL undergrounds, code violations, A/C wiring, ceiling fans, recessed, security & landscaping, lighting, pools, pumps, Jacuzzis, water heaters, FREE PHONE ESTIMATES 954-522-3357 Lic & Ins. www.harryelectrician.com
u HANDY MAN RICKY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
*25 years Residential Construction Experience *Free estimates *No job too small *Prompt Service *Expert Carpentry *All Plumbing Repairs *Ceiling Fan & Light Fixture Installation *Rotted Fascia & Door Jamb Repair * Wood Fence Repairs - and Much more. CALL RICKY 954-240-2611 120 | Hotspots.LGBT
Nearly 20yrs of recruiting experience. Consultation includes one-on-one session, job hunting tips & tricks, social media review. Jason@TheDriveRecruiting.com. 954-551-0797
PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSFER
5 Star Uber/Lyft driver will pamper you in all black late model Cadillac SRX. Airports, dinner, evening out, ports, shopping; whatever you desire. Serving Broward, Palm Beach and Dade counties. Competitive rates, major credit and debit cards accepted. Long distance travel available within Florida. References upon request. Text: Jeffrey at 954.515.6586
u PSYCHIC LIFE COACH BY PATRICK
Specializing in reuniting loved ones instantly. One free question. Call Patrick at 954-394-1061
Mark’s List Marketplace u MOVING | STORAGE A LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY MOVERS HAS GUYS WITH DOLLIES READY TO MOVE YOU! For FREE price quote Call US @954-566-1270 or visit us At WWW.WORLDSBESTMOVERS.COM Ask about our FREE wardrobe service.
RED BOX MOVING COMPANY OWNER IN TRUCK ON EVERY MOVE
Call Norbert directly. Affordable, Reliably and Careful. Insured & Licensed MV#567 www.RedBoxMoving. com (954)305-9176
u PLUMBING ALL COUNTY PLUMBING CONTRACTORS INC
Licensed since 1989. Specializing in tankless/tank water heaters. Guaranteed lowest prices in Broward county. Complete plumbing service and installation. Expert bathroom and kitchen. Free estimates. 24/7 Lic# CFC039956. Call Ed @ 954-297-0595.
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NEED WOOD
By Woody Miller
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labeling himself as bisexual when, according to “Tired,” his friend was, in fact, gay. I found your response disrespectful to “Tired‘s“ friend and disgustingly biphobic. What right do you or “Tired” think you have to determine his friend’s sexual orientation or question his self-label? — Buh-Bi Hey Woody! Yet another gay or straight “expert” pronounces that bisexual people don’t exist. Or at the very least, that bisexual men don’t exist. It’s very funny to us in the Bi community whenever we hear this pronouncement. In fact, in my bisexual discussion group that has been running for over 12 years, we are always complaining there are too many guys. Why are you monosexuals so freaked out that some people can actually love and lust after people of more than one gender? — buh-bi 2 Hey Woody! In response to your advice given in “Bye, Bi Myth” I have to say that you are surely entitled to your opinion, and I appreciate that you do at least label your opinion as opinion. But, your article is still very disappointing.Had you clicked a couple more links while researching the NY Times article you would have seen responses from GLADD, HRC, and the National LGBTQ Task Force condemning
the article. — Buh-Bi 3 Hey, Woody! The study you quoted involving the penis sensors has been peer reviewed as being faulty. Having taken courses in psychological statistics, I know that creating and running an accurate research study is difficult at best. To deny someone’s sexuality whom you have never met is something I find reprehensible. There is a reason that second-hand information is not allowed as legal testimony in a court case. There is enough bias from the straight community without getting it from the gay and lesbian community too. — Buh-Bi 4 Dear Buh-Bi’s: My last column gave the unfortunate impression that I was a “bisexual denier” and I apologize. I absolutely believe bisexuality in men exists. Hell, I had a boyfriend who started dating women after he broke up with me! Still, I’m sticking to the essence of what I said in the previous column: .Before you start jamming the comment line again, realize that if “rare” is even one half of one percent, that’s still millions of people when you consider the world’s population.The truth is that a LOT of closeted gay men claim to be bi-sexual because it protects them from society’s wrath. Ever heard of a ‘bisexual bashing?’ There is tremendous pressure for gay
uAsk Woody a question at needwood@mac.com. Want more dating tips? Check out Woody’s book, Meet The Hottie in The Corner. The 21 Day Plan To Overcome Your Fear Of Rejection, Master The Art Of Icebreakers And Snag Guys You Never Thought You Could Get. http://grabhim.net/gay-dating-guides/
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