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Like it s Hot Betty Who Has Been Dropping Music and Videos at a Feverish Pace By Bill Henning

GET DOWN ON IT On “Taste” Betty sings, “I don't think I can sink any lower.”

month, Who released a steamy video for How was your Pride Month? I bet it wasn't as “Taste.” In it, she's serving Atomic Blonde busy as Betty Who's. realness, working at a strip club and doing The Australian dance-pop diva jumpstarted private shows for a rakish, tattooed her June by serenading the Queer Eye boys in a heartbreaker played by… short-haired Betty. fun, fashion-y video for the show's theme, “All The L.A.-based star has clearly taken Things” (you know, the video with Antoni in RuPaul's mantra to heart: “If you can't love the crop top with the avocados). yourself, how in the hell you gonna love Sadly, when the Fab 5 rocketed oﬀ toward somebody else?” When the action gets hot 'n' their new season in a GMC Extended-Cab heavy in the strip club's Champagne Room, it Glitter Pickup at the end of the video, they left just might be the hottest scene of self-love Betty behind. But our girl soldiered on. since Divine raped himself On June 15 she dropped a roadside in John Waters' new EP, Betty Pt. 1, her irst Female Trouble (or at least collection since last year's New single “Taste” since Anne Carlisle f*cked album, The Valley — and the is an ode to herself to death in 1982 cult irst since she parted ways the deliciousness lick Liquid Sky). with label RCA. The ive-track of bad boys. Wait, what's that, queer EP features January hit nation? You say sexy boy-girl “Ignore Me” and the twin Bettys going at it isn't Caribbean-tinged March enough Who for you? release “Look Back” as well as brand-new Well, you're in luck. And you won't have long single “Taste,” an ode to the deliciousness of to wait. As the title of Betty Pt. 1 suggests, bad boys: “The Worse. They. Are. The better they taste.” there will be a follow-up EP this fall. And even I only wish the new EP included Betty's sultry that is just a table-setter for a full album cover of Kylie's “Come Into My World” from last coming in 2019 winter. (Aw, did you sleep on that Australian Just call me Horton for the next year. 'Cause release, hunties? Get thee to Amazon!) 24/7 I am hearing a Who. Finally, to close out her rainbow-hued For everything Betty visit BettyWhoMusic.com

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOT

By Scott Holland

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HOT

South Florida

n Tuesday, Equality Florida held a Mixer at Rosie's, which was once again packed. At the mixer our very own Peter Clark, and

Hotspots Media Group were presented with the 2018 Community Partner for Equality Award. I would like to thank Equality Florida for this incredible honor and congratulate our owner, Peter Clark.

On Wednesday, Twist celebrated their 25th anniversary and once again this was a who's who of the south Beach community and beyond. Hundreds came out to celebrate with Joel, Richard and the entire Twist staff. I grabbed this opportunity to take a pic of Joel with almost 10 | Hotspots.LGBT

all of the staff (check out pic). Congrats on 25 fab years and wishing you many more years of success! On Thursday, the Pride Center held there monthly Founders Circle Mixer. The venue this month was Hunters and they Re-awarded Mayor Dean Trantalis his completed award from Diversity Honors.

On Saturday, the somewhat rainy day, did not keep away the attendees of the annual Flock Fest on Sebastian Beach. There were many sexy men in skinny bikinis that I got a headache from my head bopping around.

That evening, Compass GLCC of the Palm Beaches held their 17th Annual Stonewall "Black & White" Gala at the Harriet Himmel Theater. A

special congrats goes out to my good friend of 20 years, Velvet Lenore, who was honored with the first annual Marsha P. Johnson Award

On Sunday, we split up and I went to R House Brunch. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Asheeria Pryce for inviting us as her guests and Athena Dion for being such a fabulous hostess. I am embarrassed to say, it was our first time at the brunch, but happy to say it will DEFINITELY not be our last. From the delicious food, to the great ambience, to the fantastic show, to Athena on the mic, this is a must attend. Check it out, you will LOVE IT!!!

Stephen R Lang stayed in Fort Lauderdale and went to Flip Flops Monthly T-Dance,

Everything you need to plan your week which this month featured special guests Noel Leon, Melissa Hilton, & Marci Mogul, along with hostess Amanda and the sounds of DJ . As usual, they were packed.

Search). This led to appearances on “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Moesha” and “An Evening at the Improv,” and the rest is history! General admission is $30, with VIP admission $50. For more information go to: PalmBeachImprov.com u FRIDAY JULY 6

be an all-out bash and star many special guests and music by DJ Josh Atom. u SATURDAY JULY 7

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar in association with Mel Chestnut presents a special event: Zarpa XXL: Madrid starting at 9pm starring DJ Thiago Oliveira. No cover.

Vagabundos started up the season, by moving its Tea Dance to Cafeina in Wynwood, and featured the sounds of DJ AJ Reddy. Once again RRamon Mia, did a fabulous job! u THURSDAY JULY 5

Comedian Carlos Mencia will be doing his stand-up act at the Palm Beach Improv from tonight through Sunday. Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the world renowned comedy club, Laugh Factory. After he found success on the L.A comedy circuit, Mencia was named "International Comedy Grand Champion" from Buscando Estrellas (the Latino version of Star

Whitney - The Documentary premieres today in South Florida and is an in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston which reveals many never before heard secrets of Whitney and her family's life. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, and stars Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houstonand many other Houston family members and friends. The movie is 120 mins in length and is rated R.

Rumors is celebrating the birthday of their Friday night hostess, Daisy Deadpetals. The night will

The Club Fort Lauderdale features their bi-monthly (1st and 3rd Saturday of the month) Res-Erection Naked Blackout event at 10p.m. This is always a sold-out event, so get there early!

The Ramrod presents Pig Dance #119 (first Saturday of

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every month) with this month's special DJ Guy DeGiacinto. Noche Latina Saturdays inside the Ivy Dance Room and Patio at the Manor Complex presents their annual Venezuelan Independence party starring Miss Florida F.I. 2017/18 Kalah Mendoza and the viral sensation Elishaly D'Witshes. The night will also star DJ Larry Larr and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi's! Saturdays at the Manor are from 11pm to 4 am and there is no cover before midnight (FL Res) and only $7 after midnight for members and $10 for non-members (18-20 $12 all night long).

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Museum presents “Villa Rosa” with Cuban filmmaker Lázaro González in person at their Wilton Manors location (2157 Wilton Drive) at 7pm. Through a combination of fiction and documentary, “Villa Rosa” addresses sexual diversity, gender identity and the culture of LGBT resistance in a seemingly macho town that has become a place of greater acceptance of sexual diversity in Cuba. Free to attend, but there is a $5 suggested donation. Seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis with refreshments provided courtesy of Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

SAGE/Pride Film Series presents Cloudburst at 1:15pm in the Main Hall of The Pride Center at

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Global superstar Christina Aguilera released her highly anticipated 6th studio album Liberation. The album comes following the release of "Accelerate" feat. Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz, "Twice," "Fall In Line" feat. Demi Lovato, and "Like I Do" feat. GoldLink. The New York Times praised the album, "Christina Aguilera Exults Her Voice on 'Liberation,'" and Rolling Stone noted, "Christina Aguilera Flexes Her Diva Power on the Excellent 'Liberation.'" Liberation is now available at all digital retail providers via RCA Records. See full track listing below. Recently, Christina also announced her upcoming 12 | Hotspots.LGBT

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Equality Park. Winner of the Atlantic Canada Award for Best Screenplay and the People's Choice Audience Award at the 2011 Atlantic Film Festival, and the Audience Choice Awards at the Cinefest Sudbury and Edmonton International Film Festivals. It stars Olympia Dukakis, and follows a lesbian couple's escape from a nursing home and their journey to Canada to get married. Along the way they pick up a young, male hitchhiker. (The film includes male nudity.) Free of charge and open to all. Popcorn and sodas will be served. u HOT STUFF

Edison Farrow will once again be promoting on Thursdays, starting Thursday, July 12 and the new promotion is called “TBT at Jezebel” (formerly

Halo and Mova) and will also star South Beach Icons DJ Smeejay, Alan T, Gio Profero, and the one and only Flavio!

Once again, the Spa Cabanas has some incredible specials for the month of July, they are: Back Wax Package of 10 for only $249 (reg. $450); A Package of three 60 minute massages for only $174 (reg. $285); and a Check-up Facial plus skin consultation only $89 (reg. $129). To book an appointment or for more info call 954-565-2307.

Adams Interiors (3900 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale) Independence Day Sale lasts through Sunday, July 8 with fantastic savings throughout their beautiful showroom. Check it out and take advantage!

North American tour this fall. This will be her first tour since 2008, which will kick off on September 25th right here at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, and travel to 22 cities, performing at many of North America's most intimate venues. Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com. Every online ticket purchased for Christina Aguilera's 2018 tour includes a standard CD copy of her new album, Liberation. Instructions on how to redeem a copy will be provided by Ticketmaster within 24 hours of ticket purchase via email.

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MOVIE - WHITNEY This Documentary is an in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston which reveals many never before heard secrets of Whitney and her family’s life. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, and stars Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, and many other Houston family members and friends. Fri, July 6; 120 min; Documentary/Biography/Music; Rated R COMEDIAN - CARLOS MENCIA Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the world renowned comedy club, Laugh Factory. After he found success on the L.A comedy circuit, Mencia was named “International Comedy Grand Champion” from Buscando Estrellas (the Latino version of Star Search). This led to appearances on “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Moesha” and “An Evening at the Improv,” and the rest is history! Thurs, July5 – Sunday, July 8; Times vary; Palm Beach Improv (550 S Rosemary Ave., suite 250; West Palm Beach); $30, and $50 (VIP); PalmBeachImprov.com MUSIC - TOM JACKSON BAND The singer, songwriter and bandleader is known for his aggressive, driving country music. His albums includes 2007’s “Southern Thang” and 2012’s “Keep it Country.” Jackson made it to the final round on NBC’s “The Voice” reality singing competition. Sat July 7; 8:30pm; Boston’s On The Beach (40 S. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach); Free CHARLIE CINNAMON: LEGENDARY PRESS AGENT The exhibition takes a look into the “behind the scenes” world of the entertainment industry. The retrospective about Cinnamon’s extraordinary life exhibits never-before-seen treasures from his early years growing up in New York, his military service during World War II and his illustrious career. Now through Sept 30; Hours vary; Jewish Museum of Florida (301 Washington Ave., Miami Beac ; Tix: $5-$6; jmof.fiu.edu.

MOVIE - ANT-MAN AND THE WASP As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, and Walton Goggins. Fri, July 6; 118 min; Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi; Rated PG-13

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by Scott Holland

n a nail-biting season finale showdown between Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Eureka, and Kameron Michaels, Aquaria was crowned the season 10 winner of VH1's Emmy Awardwinning “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” earning the title of “America's Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $100,000. In a world full of nines, Aquaria was a 10 in a season filled with stunning looks, sickening lip-syncs, topical conversations and an elimination that left viewers screaming “Vanjie.” Filmed in front of a packed house at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, season nine winner Sasha Velour was on-hand during the finale to pass on the title to her successor.

“This season will go down as one of the most competitive in 'Drag Race' herstory. And still, Aquaria's many talents distinguished her from the field of amazing queens,” said executive producer and Emmy Award-winning host

RuPaul. “This is the dawning of the Age of Aquaria. I can't wait to see what she does next.” It was a pleasure to sit down with Aquaria for this exclusive Hotspots interview, less than a day after she was crowned America's Next Drag Superstar. At what age did drag become an interest & how did you pick your name? I first got interest in drag after watching Season one of Drag Race. I wish I had a better story on how I picked my name, but I am an Aquarius, so I simply picked Aquaria.

How many times did you apply to be on RPDR and how did it feel when you found out you got chosen? I applied once and it felt crazy. I started losing my mind when I got the call, and then I kicked

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parents, was it always like this? Yes! They have always been very supportive and helpful in my life and career. As long as I love what I am doing and do it well they are in my corner 100%!

Going into the finals, if you knew you couldn't win who would you have wanted to win and why? Any of the 3 would have been fantastic options, but Asia O'Hara is one of the greatest people oi have ever met in my life and an amazing example for drag and our community.

everything into overdrive.

Do you think there is more pressure on the Queens now that Drag Race has been on so long? Absolutely, as we see every year the bar gets raised higher and higher. In addition, the fans expect more and more, so you have to come as close as possible to perfecting every aspect of your drag. Tell us about your Drag Race experience? It was the most wonderful experience of my life. It was so fulfilling, and was a challenge every day. It tested me as an entertainer and a human being, but I love a good challenge.

You have a keen eye for fashion and are very fashion forward. Where did this come from, and how would you describe your fashion sense? For me I grew up online from style blogs and online publication. I explored the internet, and I think that was the key to grow my fashion sense… I would describe my fashion sense as diverse, colorful, and exciting and never the same! From the Finale we see you seem to have a very special relationship with your

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What are you going to do with the $100,000? I'm going to invest it back into my drag. My purpose for doing Drag Race was to take my drag to the next level. I want to be in control of my drag and elevate it to the highest level.

What's ahead for Aquaria? I just released my first song, “Burn Rubber,” which is now available on iTunes, so please buy it. In addition, I will be doing lots of touring, as I have a pretty packed calendar. To find out where I will be or for any information check out my website at: Ageofaquaria.com.

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It Girl Sophia Lillis Cast as Ellen's Nancy Drew

THE CELLULOID CLOSET Heartthrob Tab Hunter (left) and Psycho star Tony Perkins were secretly an item at a time when being out was unthinkable for actors in Hollywood.

Once Tab Hunter and Tony Perkins Had a Secret Love Back in the bad old days, most ordinary queer people stayed quietly in the closet. The pressure to do so was especially strong among actors and actresses, especially among those considered A-listers. Take Tab Hunter (Damn Yankees, Polyester) and Tony Perkins (Psycho), two leading men of their era, both gay, and also very much a very private item. The now 87-year-old Hunter's first-person account of this moment in his memoir Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star will form the basis of Tab & Tony, a Paramount project in the works from producers Zachary Quinto and J.J. Abrams. It will tell the story of their affair and their highly

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manufactured public images in an era when being exposed as gay meant the end of a career.

Tab & Tony will tell the story of their affair and their highly manufactured public images.

A screenplay is in the works from Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife), and directors and cast are still TBA. We vote yes to more historical dramas of this sort, the kind that eradicate secret histories and remind hetero culture that we've been here the entire time.

Franchise alert! Ellen Degeneres' A Very Good Production and Warner Bros. are teaming up to produce something that sounds very much like the template for a series of films reviving the character Nancy Drew. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, which all but says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We, too, can be like Harry Potter, and why not?â&#x20AC;? has begun principal photography, with It breakout star Sophia Lillis as the young lady sleuth. The character was the resourceful protagonist of a long, long, loooonnng series of mystery novels for young readers throughout a good chunk of the 20th century, and the time just feels right for a well-made revival of the once very popular and charmingly vintage take on girl power.

DEGENERES Adapted by The Handmaid's Tale scribe Nina Fiore and directed by Katt Shea (of the legendary '90s cult fave Poison Ivy, with Drew Barrymore), the film also stars Linda Lavin and a slew of young, up-and-comers. Now, if we can make one small request: Let's not clutter up the scenery with a bunch of boring Hardy Boys, OK? Thanks. Romeo San Vicente cultivates an air of mystery.

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Will I Always Love Her By ByScott ScottHolland Holland

ebruary 11 remains a day of mourning for ebruary 11 remains a day of mourning for anyone who has ever been aﬀected by the anyone who has ever been aﬀected by the music of Whitney Houston. That's the day music of Whitney Houston. That's the day in 2012 we lost one of the most talented in 2012 we lost one of the most talented artists of all time. artists of all time. Whitney Houston broke more music Whitney Houston broke more music industry records than any other female singer industry records than any other female singer in history. With sales of more than 200 in history. With sales of more than 200 million album worldwide, she was the only million album worldwide, she was the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 singles artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 singles in the U.S. in the U.S. Almost everyone has a story about Almost everyone has a story about Whitney. Whitney.

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Here's mine. Here's mine. Growing up in a very conservative JudeoGrowing up in a very conservative JudeoChristian neighborhood in Brooklyn, it was very Christian neighborhood in Brooklyn, it was very hard for me in the early '90s to come to terms hard for me in the early '90s to come to terms with being gay. I didn't know anyone else who with being gay. I didn't know anyone else who was gay. I didn't know about any gay events. I was gay. I didn't know about any gay events. I had no idea where gay people gathered. had no idea where gay people gathered. Then one day I was paging through a Then one day I was paging through a newspaper (I think it was The Village Voice) newspaper (I think it was The Village Voice) when I spotted an advertisement for The Gaiety, when I spotted an advertisement for The Gaiety, a Times Square theater that promised “The Best a Times Square theater that promised “The Best in Male Burlesque” and, less poetically, “LIVE in Male Burlesque” and, less poetically, “LIVE SHOWS! 6 BOYS 5 TIMES A DAY!” SHOWS! 6 BOYS 5 TIMES A DAY!”

PHOTOS: Courtesy of the Estate of Whitney E. Houston

AA new new documentary documentary reminds reminds me of the day Whitney Whitney Houston Houston changed changed my gay life.

PHOTOS: Courtesy of the Estate of Whitney E. Houston

powerful that it change the course of your life. That was how Whitney affected me, and I'm sure there are millions of other stories about how Whitney and her music affected people's lives. So, I couldn't wait to see Whitney, the new, authorized documentary on her life. The ilm features never-beforeseen archival footage, exclusive demo recordings, video of rare I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME Whitney with (from left) brother performances, audio archives, and original Michael Houston, lifelong friend (and rumored lover) Robyn interviews with the Crawford, brother Gary Houston, and Ellen “Aunt Bae” White. people who knew Whitney best: her I couldn't get there fast enough. mother Cissy, the rest of her family, and her I knew it was a strip club so I was friends. incredibly nervous to go inside. I must've Little did I realize the many variables that walked up and down the block 10 times affected Whitney's successes and failures. I before I inally ducked up the stairs. What I don't want to call attention to any of them didn't know is that most of the strippers here since I don't want to ruin the movie for anyone, but I suggest you make two hours to see this incredibly powerful documentary. It's A lot of people think they worth every minute, and the time lies by. know the reason for A lot of people think they know the reason Whitney’s downfall. for Whitney's downfall. Trust me, you don't! But you will have a much better Trust me, you don’t! understanding of how such a sweet and phenomenally talented person could come to were there to meet “businessmen” and do such a horrible end after watching this ilm. “private shows” at a nearby hotel to supplement the tips they collected on stage. The Gaiety would be described by some as a “den of iniquity.” But something amazing happened there for me. Two of the strippers came out on stage and danced together to Whitney's monster hit from The Bodyguard, “I Will Always Love ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED Whitney You.” But they didn't just dance. They made starred in a reality TV show with husband pseudo love. It was sexy, yes. But it was also Bobby Brown tender. And seeing this made me realize that I, a gay man, could ind someone to be in a relationship with — and share a life with. Whitney (Rated R; 2h 2m) is in theaters Friday, Before that, I was sure that being gay July 6, including O Cinema Wynwood (90 NW condemned me to a life of lust and sin. 29th St, Miami) and The Classic Gateway It's amazing how a song can be so Theatre (1820 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale).

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Family Affair Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law, talks about making the ﬁlm.

parents. It wasn't until 1999 that [Whitney and I] started becoming close. How did the ilm come about? Whitney started thinking about doing a documentary in 1999, but it just never happened. Did you have doubts about producing it? Since I knew Whitney wanted to do one, it was an easy decision for me. Did the entire family support the project? They supported it from the very beginning. Is the family happy with the ilm? There were a lot of revelations in the inal product that were a little bit overbearing to hear. Nonetheless, we are family, and we dealt with it and got through it together. Tell us about your nonpro it organization, Teen Summit? I established Teen Summit in 2007. I'm originally

“Whitney started thinking about doing a documentary in 1999, but it just never happened.”

Whitney Houston's family was involved in the making of the new documentary, oﬀering a wealth of archival materials to Director Kevin Macdonald, both as background and for use in Whitney. For at least one family member, the documentary was a labor of love. Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law, served as an executive producer on the ilm. It was a pleasure to sit down with her for this exclusive Hotspots interview. —SH

Do you remember the irst time you met Whitney? The irst time I met Whitney was in Las Vegas in 1992. I went to visit [Whitney's brother] Gary, and Whitney was very nice and cordial. Were you always close? At the very beginning, I was closer to her

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PHOTOS: Courtesy of the Estate of Whitney E. Houston

MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE. Pat Houston was an executive producer on Whitney.

from North Carolina, and growing up I was blessed to have a civil group in the area oﬀer me a liberal arts scholarship. There was always someone mentoring me and making sure I had what I needed when I was in school. Therefore, I decided to start a mentoring program, so I could give back and pay it forward. In 2016 President Barack Obama presented you with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. How exciting and ful illing was that? I don't have any words to describe it. My irst thought was: Who, me? To be given an award for [work] that you love is a really good feeling. Life is about your purpose and what you do with it. I love helping millennials. Why should readers go see Whitney? They should go see it because Whitney's fans are very in tune with her music but don't know enough about her personal life. Her life was much more than music. They need to see where [Whitney] came from and how she ended up where she did. In this movie you see the music, and the story of her whole life.

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eason 2 of NBC's hit show World of Dance premiered just a few weeks ago with its winning formula still firmly in place. Jenna Dewan has returned to her hosting duties, and the full complement of celebrity judges from the inaugural season — Jennifer Lopez (also executive producer), NE-YO, and Derek Hough (of Dancing with the Stars fame).— are all back to score contestants on five criteria: Performance, Technique, Choreography, Creativity, and Presentation. So what's new this season? . First, the show has expanded to 16 episodes from 10 (and NBC has already signed on to a third season), and the competition now includes five rounds: Qualifiers, Duels, The Cut, Divisional Final, and the World Final. Second, the competitors are now divided

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into four divisions: Upper (18 and older; one to four dancers), Upper Team (18 and older, five to 15 dancers), Junior (17 and younger; one to four dancers), Junior Team (17 and younger; five to 15 dancers). Competition begins within each of the four divisions. Solo dancers will compete against duos and crews in an unlimited range of dance, including hip-hop, popping, locking, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, stomping and more, as top dancers from all over the world vie for the title of best dancer and the prize of $1 million. Now, some of those “top dancers from all over the world” just happen to live in South Florida. It was a pleasure to chat with Jonas & Ruby and Vivian Ruiz, two acts that polish their fancy footwork right here in Miami. Catch World of Dance Tuesdays at 10pm on NBC.

Jonas & Ruby

14 and 15, Miami Style: Ballroom Jonas and Ruby have been a team since shortly after Jonas left his native Lithuania to pursue his ballroom career. And this is not their first time at the rodeo, fellas. The pair made it all the way to the quarterfinals on Season 8 of America's Got Talent in 2013. Ruby has even been known to step out on her own. She placed sixth on Season 13 of So You Think You Can Dance two years ago.

Vivian Ruiz

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PHOTOS: (judges) Trae Patton/NBC; (dancers) Andrew Eccles/NBC.

After training with Sarasota Cuban Ballet and winning teen dance competitions everywhere from Orlando to Buffalo to Denver, Vivian finally felt confident enough to try out for Season 2 of World of Dance. How long have you been dancing? Nine years. What's the biggest contest you've won? The biggest contest I've won so far would have to be winning 1st Place in the Contemporary Dance Category at YAGP [Youth America Grand Prix] two years in a row. How excited were you when you found out you would be on World of Dance? I was super excited. It was like a dream come true for me. How did you prepare for the audition? I spent a countless number of hours training in the studio. Why should you win World of Dance? Because I have the hard work and determination. I'm very dedicated to my dancing. Dance is everything to me, and winning would be a huge reward.

“Dance is everything to me.” —Vivian Ruiz

How long have you been dancing together? We've been dancing together for six years now, so we know each other pretty well! What's the biggest contest you've won? Our biggest accomplishment is probably holding the United States Champion title for three years. How excited were you when you found out you would be on World of Dance? We were beyond excited! It was an unforgettable experience that we will cherish forever! How did you prepare for the audition? Our preparation for World of Dance was surprisingly short. Although, we're constantly improving our technique in the studio, we prepared our dance in about a week or two! It was a crazy ride, but we managed to pull it off. Why should you win World of Dance? We believe we have what it takes to win World of Dance because our strong partnership and ability to showcase other styles is a great advantage against other competitors. We also bring in a different dynamic and style every time we compete, which is something many dancers are unable to do.

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hile you were crying over that song back in 2014, out musician Chad King and his bestie Ian Axel were figuring out their next move. Could A Great Big World, as they're collectively known, have lightning strike twice in the form of another colossal Christina Aguilera-assisted tearjerker? After “Say Something,” which featured Aguilera's harmonious flutters, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in late 2013 and won the threesome a 2015 Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, even they realized that that kind of lightning-in-a-bottle success was likely . inimitable. Still, the crushing ballad gave considerable clout to the two albums that followed it: their 2014 debut, Is There Anybody Out There?, and its 2015 follow-up, When the Morning Comes. With a third album on the way, and its lead bop, “Younger,” out now, we caught up with King to discuss writing about dressing in his mom's clothes as a kid, finding their true selves, and how Paris Is Burning inspired a musical moment. On “Younger,” you revel in the nostalgia of playing with Barbies and doing fashion shows. What were these fashions like? Did you strut? Yeah, I remember going through my mom's closet with my younger brother and putting on her heels, putting on her dresses, and stuffing the dress with padding to make it look like we had boobs. Then, as a whole family, we'd sit down on the living room couch, and me and my brother would come out and just work it. And they'd all cheer for us. I never thought I would be singing about that, but I'm glad it made its way into the music. How did the song come about? “Younger” was actually the first song we wrote for this album, and it morphed into this tune where it's like, let's tap into our childhood: what we remember, why we were so happy then, and what was so exciting liberating about being that kid. I remember playing house with my neighbor down the street, playing with her Barbies and feeling like no one was going to come and hurt me. I was safe to be and act however I wanted to act, and there was just something so freeing about that moment. After two albums, why self-title this one? Is There Anybody Out There? was a collection of songs that me and Ian had written over the first five years of our friendship. One of those songs was

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“'Say Something' feels like an anomaly. It feels like a monster. It feels like something that happens once in a lifetime.” World.” It feels like an arrival moment. Even though “Say Something” was a megapop hit, the first album it appeared on was rooted in a musical-theater sound. Have you worked your fondness for theater into this album? Yeah, absolutely. “Younger” is a really good example. It's so theatrical, narratively. I feel like we write really well to a narrative, or in that context of storytelling. We have a song called “When I Am King” that is also super-theatrical and Queen-like that I'm really excited about. This record has theatricality all over it. And how did the iconic queer film Paris Is Burning [about the drag-ball scene in New York in the late '80s] become the 58 | Hotspots.LGBT

inspiration for “Hooray for You”? I showed everyone the clip of [drag legend] Dorian Corey at the very end of Paris Is Burning having that moment in front of the mirror, where she's applying her makeup and saying, “You don't have to bend the whole word. I think it's better to just enjoy it.” And at the end she goes, “If you shoot an arrow and it goes real high, hooray for you.” And we did something really special with that moment: We took a sample and made it into a track of its own that I'm really excited for people to hear. It's exciting to have this on a record — like, this will live forever. And also to push Paris Is Burning because that movie is iconic and brilliant, and I only just found out about it last year. I imagine after “Say Something” the pressure to top yourselves or reach that same level again was immense. In the moment, we would never say there's pressure. I'd be like, “No, we're just writing!” I'd probably say that. “Yeah, we love writing!” But looking back and reflecting on how we wrote with all sorts of pop writers and pop producers, it's very clear we were going through the motions of creating something under this pressure. Even if it was subconscious, there was this pressure, for sure. That song feels like an anomaly. It feels like a monster. It feels like something that happens once in a lifetime. So, to follow that up is — yeah, there's a ton of pressure. Did you have people around you asking you to recapture that magic? Yeah, we had a couple moments where people were like, “We want you to write 'Say Something' for us.” So we had to go through the motions of writing another song like “Say Something.” There's actually one song that we have — oh, I don't know if it's official. I can't tell you. But we have a song that looks like it's gonna be making another artist's record, and their original briefing to us was, “We love the emotion behind 'Say Something.' Can you give us a song like this?” So, me and Ian tapped into that, and it looks like we'll be getting the song on his record. But I think “Say Something” came from such an emotionally

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“Say Something,” and “Say Something” had the life that it had, and all of a sudden we found ourselves in this pop world. We also found ourselves feeling a bit of pressure to stay in that world, and that's when the second album came out. Then the second record did what it did — or didn't do. And then it came time for the third album. We were like, let's go back to writing for ourselves again. We took six months to write this album, and we are so proud of these songs. We feel this is the most true to who we are — and that our sound or music has ever been — so it made sense to us that it would be a selftitled record. It was like, “OK, this is A Great Big

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away, then they shouldn't have been crossing ut of the blue the other day, my 8the border to begin with — that the onus is year-old son asked me, “What would on the parent leeing violence or abuse or you do to get me back?” just looking for better economic “What do you mean?” I asked. opportunities here, rather than on the U.S. “Like, if I was taken.” government to not engage in human rights I was actually too stunned to formulate a abuses. good answer. “Well, I'd do anything,” I said. Note: There's no law requiring children to He thought for a moment. “If you could only be separated from their parents. This is a see me or Mommy,” he asked, referring to his conscious choice by the Trump other mom who is also my wife, “who would administration. you choose?” “Having children I had no answer for does not give you this, of course. But I immunity from arrest couldn't help but think and prosecution,” of the immigrant and Attorney General Jeﬀ asylum-seeking families Sessions has said, being torn apart at our intending it to be a border: children being warning to those who taken from their parents might try to enter the and put in cages by the U.S. without proper U.S. government. In your documentation. name. In my name. In Now, Sessions claims my son's name. that this zero tolerance, “You know what?” I “You cross my border, I said to my son. “I don't take your baby,” policy like this game. I'm glad I is necessary in order to don't have to choose.” But, of course, many BABYNAPPER Sessions claims that this zero protect children because making the families don't have that tolerance, “You cross my border, I take journey to America is your baby” policy is necessary in order to luxury. While an ICE protect children. often dangerous and agent is taking their should be discouraged. child's shoelaces, they Sessions apparently thinks that people can't say, “I don't like this game.” While an ICE coming into this country with children are agent is cuf ing them as their toddler daughter using those children as shield against wails, they can't say, “Let's play something prosecution. His assertion completely else.” While their child is in a van heading to an ignores the circumstances surrounding the abandoned Walmart where they will sleep on family's coming to America in the irst place, the loor, they can't say, “Have you had any which are in most cases quite dire. breakfast?” I mean, most Americans cannot even Which is what I said to my son in order to imagine a situation that would drive them to change the subject. leave their homes, including everything they There are, of course, those who argue that if own and everyone they know, and risk their these parents didn't want their kids taken

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lives to enter another country where they have a chance to be safe and make a life for themselves. This is why so many Americans support Trump and Sessions and the whole hateful lot. We shouldn't lose sight of the fact that there is a large number of Americans who are thrilled with what is going on. This is what they wanted. Sessions has dreamed of this moment since he was knee high to a racist. Mind you, it's not the majority. The majority of Americans didn't vote for Trump and do not support these policies. Most people around the world are horri ied by what is happening. And yet, besides voting these white supremacist scumbags out of of ice, what can you do? Well, irst, you must do that. You must vote. You must help others register to vote. You must help the campaign of a candidate who actually stands for this country's democratic values. Sitting on the sidelines is not an option unless you want to be complicit in this ugliness.

Consider taking to the streets. As this column goes to press, tens of thousands of Americans are preparing to rally on June 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Washington D.C. and around the country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in opposition to the Trump administration splitting up families at the border.. I hope you were among them. If you weren't, don't worry. Sadly, there will be plenty of opportunity to oppose this administration's many bigoted, inhumane immigration policies. Trump knows that these policies play well with his base, and he's surrounded by sycophants and watches only Fox News. He needs to see that we are watching him.

Sessions has dreamed of this moment since he was knee high to a racist.

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. You can follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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ou know the feeling well. All day you've been looking forward to hitting the gym, but by 3pm, you're so exhausted you start to wonder whether you'll be able to drag your butt to the car for the drive home. Or maybe the only time you can schedule exercise is early morning, but every time that alarm jolts you awake at 5am, you roll over and opt for another hour or two of shut-eye because you're too pooped to face a new day. This might sound crazy and counterintuitive, but exercise can give you more energy and cut fatigue in the long run. It's true: Once you start moving around, your body revs up its energy production to meet this increased demand. Here are six exercises that will give you the kick in the pants that you need to light a fire under your workout regime â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and increase your energy level throughout the day.

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1. Power Walking When you're tired, you may not feel that you have the energy to take a walk or hop on your favorite cardio machine, but 15 to 20 minutes of sustained motion can increase your overall energy level dramatically. Low- to moderateintensity power walking is great. Outdoor walks are even better because the fresh air and sunshine can help you kick daily stress and drudgery to the curb.

2. Stretching 10 to 15 minutes of stretching per day can help increase flexibility (a vital component of overall

fitness), alleviate tension, and refresh your energy levels. Start with large muscle groups first: Stretch back, chest, legs, core, arms, and legs. You don't have to master any sophisticated form of stretching, just choose movements that stretch out muscles (not to the point of serious discomfort), hold for 20 seconds, and move on to the next body part.

3. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Don't be scared by this popular training technique. The concept behind HIIT is simple: Perform several movements or exercises at pretty high intensity interspersed with brief recovery periods. For example: Do two minutes of stretches and crunches on the mat; follow this with two minutes of jumping jacks and running in place; proceed with two minutes of push-ups and planks; hop on the treadmill for five minutes at a moderate pace; hit the weights and do biceps curls and dips off the bench for three minutes; skip rope and hit a speed bag for three minutes; stretch and breathe on the mat to unwind. Rest for three minutes, then, if you're up to it, repeat the cycle.

This might sound crazy and counterintuitive, but exercise can give you more energy and cut fatigue in the long run.

4. Rowing You can't go wrong with rowing. You can rev up your energy levels and hit every major muscle group. Rowing really is an amazing low-impact workout!

5. Strength Training Pumping iron can be a daunting prospect when you're dog tired, but if you stick with the basics (bench presses, military presses, deadlifts, and squats) at a moderate intensity, your body starts producing endorphins that produce a natural high and your energy will soar!

6. Swimming This is a wonderful low-impact form of cardio that is therapeutic for the joints and soothes tired, sore muscles. Swimming is a surefire way to cool off, relieve stress, and recharge energy levels. Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist with his own gym and studio, Pump'n Inc. (pumpnincgym.com), in Ft. Lauderdale. You can contact Tom at trainertomb@aol.com with questions or to schedule a free consultation.

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Make the Best-Dressed List

10 Clothing-Upkeep Tools Every Gay Should Have in His Closet

rom suit bags and seam rippers to good ol' needle and thread, here are 10 tools and accessories you should

1. Lint Roller

Alas, the tumble dryer doesn't catch everything in its trap; rogue lint, an insidious scourge, can and will make it onto your clothes, especially cotton and cashmere. A lint roller quickly and easily removes stray fibers and fluff so you can step out looking fresh. Pro tip: Give your garment the once-over with a lint roller before you put it on; it's hard to roll your back when you're already wearing a linty top.

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own (and use!) to keep your wardrobe in tip-top shape and preserve your favorite pieces.

2. Seam Ripper

This may seem like an odd item to own if you're not a tailor, but it will come in handy. When you buy a suit, the pockets are usually stitched closed, and the seam ripper is the perfect tool to use to separate the fabric; using your hands to remove that thread could tear the jacket's pockets. Other uses for the seam ripper include removing sewn-in tags from t-shirts. If they're bothersome, you can take them out with the seam ripper without damaging the neck of the tee.

3. 3. Needle Needle and and Thread Thread

If you don't sew, learn the basics — even if If you don't sew, learn the basics — even if your skills are rudimentary. You can still take your skills are rudimentary. You can still take big projects to the tailor, but if it's a simple big projects to the tailor, but if it's a simple issue like reattaching a button or closing a hole issue like reattaching a button or closing a hole in a pair of pants, you'll save time and money if in a pair of pants, you'll save time and money if you can do it yourself. you can do it yourself.

There are some items There are some items on this list that could be on this list that could be considered optional; an considered optional; an iron is not one of them. iron is not one of them.

4. Collar Stays 4. Collar Stays To prevent the collars on your button-

To prevent the collars on your buttonup shirts from curling up (your buttonup shirts from curling up (your buttonups that aren't also button-downs), ups that aren't also button-downs), invest in collar stays. Prepackaged invest in collar stays. Prepackaged dress shirts often come with plastic dress shirts often come with plastic stays — and those get the job done — stays — and those get the job done — but for the shirts that don't have stays but for the shirts that don't have stays there are better versions that you there are better versions that you can buy, like fancy monogrammed can buy, like fancy monogrammed stainless steel. stainless steel.

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5. Suit Bags It's perfectly fine to leave the suits you wear on a 5. Suit Bags

regular basis unbagged in a closet — the air is It's perfectly fine to leave the suits you wear on a good for them. But if there's a suit that doesn't get regular basis unbagged in a closet — the air is much wear, store it in a suit bag to prevent it from good for them. But if there's a suit that doesn't get getting dusty; it'll save you trips to the dry cleaner. much wear, store it in a suit bag to prevent it from When you're traveling, of course, you always want getting dusty; it'll save you trips to the dry cleaner. to bag your suit to keep it clean and together. When you're traveling, of course, you always want

to bag your suit to keep it clean and together.

6. Steam Iron There are some items on 6. Steam Iron this list that could be

There are some items on considered optional; an iron this list that could be is not one of them. Every considered optional; an iron man, whether he works as is not one of them. Every “a professional” or not, man, whether he works as should own an iron — and “a professional” or not, use it! — to eliminate the should own an iron — and wrinkles caused by washing, use it! — to eliminate the drying, and improper wrinkles caused by washing, folding of clothes. “Hot drying, and improper mess” is not a look you folding of clothes. “Hot should be striving for. mess” is not a look you should be striving for.

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7. T-shirt Folding Board

To help reduce the wrinkles in your tees — so you don't have to break out the iron as often — pick up a t-shirt folding board like the ones used in retail stores to make all the displays look nice and neat. You can find one for cheap on eBay, or, if you're handy, you can make your own T-shirt folding board out of cardboard. A small-butsturdy plastic cutting board for the kitchen will work just as well, too.

8. Clothes Shaver

Fuzz balls are different than lint. Lint can be removed with a roller — or tape, even. But fuzz balls (known as pilling) cling to clothing because they're physically attached to the fabric. They're usually on the underside of your sweaters and jackets because your arms rub against the fabric, resulting in pilling. A battery-powered shaver uses rotating blades (just like an electric shaver for your face) to trim off the pills, and then deposits them into an attached compartment that can be removed and emptied.

10. Wooden Hangers

9. Shoe Stuffers

In order to maintain the shape of your shoes, stuff them while you're not wearing them. You can buy wooden shoetrees, but you'll need several pair to stuff all your nice shoes — and that can get expensive. Instead, take old newspaper, crumple it up, and stuff it in the shoes. It's a quick, easy, and cheap fix that'll help make your best footwear last.

If your closet is a hodgepodge of plastic and wire hangers, it's time for an upgrade. Wooden hangers are expensive compared to their plastic cousins, but the benefits outweigh the cons of lesser-quality hangers. The biggest benefit of wooden hangers is their sturdy structure. While flimsy hangers bend, bow, and break, wooden versions stay firm and

give your clothing the support it needs to keep its shape. Wooden hangers are also appropriate for all clothing, while wire hangers can only handle lighter items. Plus, they make your closet look like a man keeps his clothes in it, and that's worth the price right there.

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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

AFFORDABLE CLEANING. CALL 954-822-7857

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. Ask about the $20 Special 100 | Hotspots.LGBT

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

HELPMEERIC.COM ! TECH SUPPORT

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 APPLIANCE REPAIR APPLIANCE REPAIRS / SMALL APPLIANCE DROP OFF

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Mark’s List Marketplace 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.

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

KENNY & JAY REPAIRS AND MAINTENCE

All bathroom, kitchen, plumbing and electric, outlets, switches, breakers. Time clocks, Upgrade breaker box, repair or replace sprinkler & pool motors, replace & remove hot water tanks & install tankless water heaters. All house appliances, repair and replace etc... K&J 954-260-9940 BEST PRICES IN TOWN!

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.

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

‘D’ ELECTRICIAN TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Electrical Contractor State Lic. 13007180. All your wiring needs. Residential and office. State Lic. HI 3578. Call ‘D’ 954-726-0394 Over 30 Yrs Experience Unlimited Master Electrician everything electric & smart homes. 5% Off with is ad. www.delectrician.com

u HANDY MAN HANDYMAN

MasterCard & Visa Accepted. Pressure Washing, Painting, Tile, Landscaping, Plumbing etc..And much much more. Call Joel Miller 954-822-7027

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

BROWARD HANDYMAN SERVICES

Painting, Plumbing, Light Electrical, Vanities, Sinks, Faucets, Dishwashers, Disposals, Pressure Cleaning, General Carpentry, Mount TV & Microwave, Drywall and more. Brian 954-881-2848. “All your Residential Needs”

u MOVING | STORAGE 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

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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.

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u TAX PREPARATION HAROLD J BLOTCHER, EA

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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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