THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
SOUTHWEST FL Vol. 2
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT SOUTHWEST FL
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT SOUTHWEST FL LGBTQ Southwest Florida Naples is known for its great shopping and dining on Fifth Avenue, excellent fishing and world-class golf courses, not necessarily for being a gay hotspot. But that doesn’t mean that gay bars and gay-friendly accommodations can’t be found. With more than a hint of cosmopolitanism, Naples attracts its healthy dose of gay and lesbian travelers every beach season. Fort Myers’s gay scene might not be as loud as in Florida’s larger cities, but it’s definitely there! Neighborhood bars are casual and tend to cater to a friendly crowd. And expect to get your game on, as some several of the bars now offer space for gaming tournaments. Fort Myers is just a short drive away from Port Charlotte, if you’re looking for more local fun.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE BHA! BHA! Persian Bistro Elegant, white-tablecloth restaurant offering Persian specialties such as kebabs & duck fesenjān. 865 5th Ave S, Naples, FL
Fancy’s Southern Cafe Cozy eatery featuring familiar Southern fare such as chicken & waffles, sweet potato soufflé & more. 8890 Salrose Ln #101, Fort Myers, FL
Mediterrano Bright, turquoise-hued eatery offering upscale Mediterranean cuisine & umbrella-shaded patio tables. 336 13th Ave S, Naples, FL
Romeu’s Cuban Restaurant Humble dining room serving a large menu of homestyle Cuban fare, from Cubanos to oxtail plates. 6800 Dykes Rd, Southwest Ranches, FL
Harold’s Warm, casual venue featuring hearty, locally sourced meat & seafood & a large wine menu. 15250 S Tamiami Trail #107, Fort Myers, FL
Artisan Eatery All-day American cafe with weekend brunch, coffee, beer & wine served up in a comfy setting. 8951 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL
Petar’s Restaurant Sophisticated American cuisine & wines are presented in a polished setting with an open kitchen. 3300 Bonita Beach Rd SW #120, Bonita Springs, FL
Fuse Global Cuisine Easygoing, airy eatery serving a range of eclectic global fusion such as BBQ bao, plus beer & wine. 2500 Tamiami Trail N #115, Naples, FL Lehne Burger Burgers with many toppings & sauces, plus shakes & beer, in a bright retro-style space with a patio. 1232 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL
Wylds Cafe Works by local artists adorn the walls of this warm New American find with wines & unique beers. 4271 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs, FL
Ford’s Garage Auto-themed joint serving burgers & pub grub in a setup with vintage cars suspended over the bar. 1719 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL
A Table Apart Buzzy but unfussy nook serving a sustainable menu heavily influenced by Hawaiian flavors. 4295 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs, FL
Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails Chic setup for updated American fare, cocktails & wines, Sunday brunch, bar snacks & happy hour. 3522 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL
Fish Tale Grill by Merrick Seafood Spacious, contemporary venue featuring upscale seafood dishes, a bar & a fish market. 1229 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL
Maria D’anna Cafe Farm-to-table Polish meals, sandwiches & desserts are provided in a cozy, elegant environment. 300 Tamiami Trail North, Trinity Plazacorner of 3rd ave north, Naples, FL
Cracklin’ Jack’s Steak, ribs, seafood & fried chicken plus Southern-style sides dished out in a down-home setting. 2560 39th St SW, Naples, FL
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EVENT SCH ED ULE music, food trucks, a visit from Santa, and the boat parade, followed by the movie, Christmas Vacation. The fun goes from 4-10pm. Visit eventbrite.com.
DECEMBER DEC 4
DARK CHRISTMAS BREWS CRUISE The Dark Christmas Brews Cruise is coming to Fort Myers on December 4th. Our mega boat is transformed into Halloween meets Christmas complete with roaming characters and plenty of photo ops. Visit eventbrite.com.
DEC 19 7:00PM STEEL PANTHER
As political correctness suffocates and squeezes the last drop of fun from popular culture, four men boldly plant their flag (and maybe another appendage) into the ground in the name of heavy metal. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 9
WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY HOUSE Come stroll through this years Winter Wonderland Presented by the Ft. Myers Women’s Community Club and get into the holiday spirit! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JANUARY JAN 5
TUESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE
Join Spotlight every Tuesday for an awesome night in the Spotlight. Nothing like any other karaoke Show. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 10
DECEMBER FAMILY NIGHT
Join the Fort Myers YMCA for a fun family night of cookie decorating. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JAN 9
DIA DE LOS REYES FESTIVAL
Dia de Los Reyes will also include food, domino tournament, cigar rolling demonstration, and interactive Hispanic Cultural activities and entertainment throughout the festival. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 12
DRIVE-IN MOVIE IN THE PARK FEATURING ELF
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation department’s Free Movie in the Park series continues with a drive-in movie! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JAN 10
FORT MYERS VEG FEST
DEC 19
FREE General Admission Fun Outdoor Festival with TONS of plant based FOOD for purchase, wonderful
HOLIDAY BOAT-A-LONG
The night features holiday-themed
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BAR GU ID E Bambusa Bar & Grill Informal American tavern with small plates, Tex-Mex dishes, pizzas, burgers & happy hours. Empire Plaza, 600 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL
7th Avenue Social Modern Southern dishes & craft cocktails are the draw at this sophisticated restaurant with a patio. 849 7th Ave S #101, Naples, FL
Rascals Lively, modern gay bar featuring drag shows, karaoke, DJs & pool, plus happy-hour specials. 3758 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
Whiskey Park Energetic tavern featuring craft beers, whiskey & bar grub, plus pool tables, live music & a patio. 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL
Cruiser’s Lounge Easygoing gay bar serving up cocktails, drag shows, karaoke & dance nights, plus happy hours. 1517 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL
Dylan’s Drafthouse Easygoing bar & grill offering pub fare from sandwiches to entrees, along with many beers on tap. 1258 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples, FL
Yabba Island Grill Airy setting with outdoor space serving seafood, steaks & other casual eats, plus cocktails. 711 5th Ave S, Naples, FL
The Real Macaw Restaurant Caribbean-inspired bar/eatery with tropical decor & seafood fare, plus outdoor seating & live music. 3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL
Ridgeway Bar & Grill Bright bottle-lined New American eatery with a French-influenced menu & quaint courtyard. 1300 3rd St S #101, Naples, FL
The Parrot Bar & Grill Burgers, fish sandwiches & American bar bites pair with tropical drinks in colorful, laid-back digs. 1100 6th Ave S, Naples, FL
Bar Tulia Contemporary eatery featuring upscale pizzas, pasta dishes & craft cocktails, plus patio seating. 462 5th Ave S, Naples, F Sea Salt Modern seafood dishes with global salts & spices served in a hip, upscale space with patio seating. 1186 3rd St S, Naples, FL
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EVENT SCH ED ULE presenters all day + an amazing vibe! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
until the very end. Enjoy a night of food and music that will never go out of style!
JAN 16
Admission is $25 at the gate. Ages 12 and Under are free. We allow and encourage attendees to bring their lawn and beach chairs. Complete details and schedules at bscevent.com.
ZOSO - THE UNLIMITED LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JAN 23
BRYAN & KATIE TORWALT
Worship Leader Pass ticket includes a pre-event worship and songwriting discussion with the Torwalts and first access to the venue. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JAN 16 11:00AM-5:00PM BACON JAM
This year BSC will be hosting its 6th Annual Bacon Jam at Sunsplash in Cape Coral. Bacon Jam is a kid-friendly food and music festival that features a variety of creative, bacon-based dishes from local restaurants in SWFL. Each restaurant at this event will serve one item dedicated to bacon. Live music from talented bands from around the area will be performing on the main stage all day. Save the date for you and your family this January! For details, visit bscevent.com/baconjam.
FEBRUARY FEB 3
INTUITIVE LIFE COACHING
Discover exactly what is blocking you from feeling peace, happiness, and satisfaction in your life and relationships. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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ASIAFEST “YEAR OF THE OX� CELEBRATION
JAN 22-23
TRIBUTE BAND FESTIVAL
The Festival will showcase crafts, performances, customs & cultures from countries and ethnic regions from Pan Asia. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Join BSC and the best of local music for a two-day event at Riverside Park in January to kick off 2021. This is the second annual tribute band festival in Bonita Springs, and we want to make memories! Along with our vendors, our extensive line-up will keep you hooked
FEB 20
FREEDOM PROJECT EXPERIENCE The Freedom Project would like to
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EVENT SCH ED ULE end of the walkway at North Gulf Shore Beach Access, also known as Seagate Beach. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
formally invite you to a one-of-a-kind experience. We are hosting a gathering of love, reflection and creation. This is an all-day event full of mind and heart provoking conversations. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAR 13
MISCHIEF MANAGED
This year’s adventure has us taking the train and transporting us into the magical world of discovery. Participants will be sorted into houses, play Quidditch, and build skills with our newest editions of your favorite classes, including Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Astronomy. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEB 20 1:00PM
MURDER ON THE DANCE FLOOR
When a death on the dance floor makes this fun evening a party foul, it is up to YOU to figure out whodunit and get the studio back on track! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEB 23 5:00PM-10:00PM FAT TUESDAY
MAR 13-14 11:00AM-6:00PM
We are turning Centennial Park into Bourbon Street. Get excited for the biggest Fat Tuesday event outside of New Orleans. BSC will be hosting its 4th Annual Fat Tuesday in Centennial Park, Fort Myers. Come enjoy live entertainment, hurricane drinks, food vendors from enchiladas to cookie dough and so much more. Catch beads and some serious party vibes to welcome 2021! Visit bscevent.com/ fattuesday.
TACO FEST
Taco Fest welcomes over 25 local restaurants and food trucks to feature a $2 taco in competition for SWFL’s most creative and most traditional taco and we need YOUR opinion. Join us for a fun afternoon of food, beer, and music for you and your entire family to enjoy. Entertainment will include bounce houses, rock climbing walls, live performances, fresh food and so much more! Details at bscevent.com/tacofest-bonita-springs.
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9TH ANNUAL WINE EVENT
MAR 18
Don’t miss this ISLAND LUAU with a “Rum Punch” and lei greeting. Join the Matlacha Hookers at the St. James Civic Center for a spectacular event filled with wine and beer tastings, sweet confections made by C.W. Fudge, hors d’oeuvres and tasty treats, newly designed etched wine glasses, silent auction, raffles, and our famous Mystery Wine purchases. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
COLLIE BUDDZ, KEZNAMDI, & 4TH ORANGE
Buddz exploded onto the scene a few years ago when critics and tastemakers alike embraced him - Spin Magazine proclaiming, “Buddz proves the pop rule: Catchiness transcends color.” From Vibe Magazine to Entertainment Weekly, Collie Buddz made quite an impression with music critics. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MARCH
MAR 21
MAR 4
LEGENDS, LEADER, & LEGACIES BRUNCH
YOGA AT SEAGATE BEACH
Meet us on the beach for our Sunday morning yoga class! We’ll meet near the
A Women’s Empowerment event whose sole purpose is to gather a diverse room
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EVENT SCH ED ULE APR 17
of women for conversation and sharing to foster relationships. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
OFFICE TRIVIA BAR CRAWL
Five venues, multiple bars, awesome after party! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
MAR 27
NAPLES FINE ART SHOW
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Hot Works presents the 4th Naples Fine Art Show, March 27 & 28, 2021 at the Naples Italian-American Club. Focusing on visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment and fostering art education among youth. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
TACO & TEQUILA CRAWL
Calling all taco lovin’ and margarita sippin’ fans! The best Taco & Tequila Crawl is coming to Fort Myers in April 2021. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAY
MAR 27 11:00AM-6:00PM GARLIC FEST
MAY 1
Because who doesn’t love garlic? This March, BSC will be hosting its 4th Annual Garlic Fest in Centennial Park, Fort Myers. All food items will be garlicbased and ready to be served. Stop by and enjoy live music performances from local bands and well-seasoned food while looking out on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. Details at bscevent.com/garlicfest.
MADLY LOVED
MADLY (Mothers and Daughters Love Yourselves) Loved focuses on building skills in resiliency and self-esteem for mother/CSA daughter teams. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAY 6
THURSDAY OUTDOOR SOUND OFF ZUMBA WITH DANI RICO
Join us for Outdoor Sound Off Zumba class (60 min). Class in the courtyard next to RecPlex fitness center. Every Thursday at 7PM. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
APRIL APR 2
ART FESTIVAL
Over 30 vendors & local artists! Crafts, Art, Décor, Boutique Clothing, Jewelry, Raffles, Contests, Free Drinks, Crystals, One of a Kind Paintings, a Mermaid Tank, & so much more! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAY 15
ART IN THE PARK
Are you eager to express yourself artistically, acquire new skills, and hone techniques to create incredible artwork? Learn more at eventbrite.com.
APR 3
HURRICANE HEROES
MAY 22
All Girl Scout grade levels will have the opportunity to become hurricane heroes. They will participate in activities like sandbagging, mock window boarding, creating an emergency kit for their families, learning basic emergency pet first aid, Paracord identification bracelets, and water filtration. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
BOOZY BRUNCH CRAWL
We’re bubbling with excitement to bring our Boozy Brunch Crawl to Fort Myers! Enjoy eating your brunch favorites, drinking mimosas & bloody Mary’s checking out new local spots, and dancing your brunch lovin’ butts off. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LGBT COMMUNITY FUND OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Engages like-minded individuals and organizations to increase philanthropic support in Southwest Florida for the unique challenges and opportunities facing Southwest Florida’s LGBT. lgbtswfl.com NAPLES PRIDE CENTER To unite and empower the LGBTQ+ community of SWFL, to educate and foster equality for all. naplespride.org SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HARMONY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The SWFLHCC exists to promote networking within the existing LGBTQ and LGBTQ friendly business and professional community, to promote business opportunities for chamber members, to promote Southwest Florida as a year-round LGBTQ and LGBTQ friendly tourist destination, to provide resources for our members and to provide outreach from our community to community organizations. swflhcc.org
VISUALITY FLORIDA The mission of Visuality is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus communities and our allies by providing activities, programs, educational events, and services that create community, empower community members, provide essential resources, advocate for civil and human rights; and embrace, promote and support out cultural diversity. We strive to end violence, harassment, and discrimination based on real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or sexual expression. visualityflorida.org
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AUTO DEALERSHIP Germain Honda of Naples ..................................... 13
JEWELRY Zak’s Jewelry .................................back outside cover
BAIL BONDS Pirate Style Bailbonds............................................ 29
LAWN SERVICES U.S. Lawns.............................................................. 21
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Woodyard & Associates .......................................... 29
PAINTING Bright Side Painting Inc......................................... 27
CREMATION SERVICES Fuller Funeral Home .............................................. 21
PEDIATRICIAN Lane Pediatrics....................................................... 18
CRIMINAL DEFENSE- FEDERAL AND STATE The Law Offices of Hollander & Hanuka................. 10
PERFORMING ARTS HALL Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW.......... 3
DIGITAL MARKETING WBN Marketing ..................................................... 23
PERSONAL INJURY Kagan Law Firm ....................................................... 1 Law Offices of Robert E Gluck PA.....front inside cover
FERTILITY CLINIC IVF MD ................................................................... 19
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE SWFL Insurance .............................. back inside cover
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Income 4 Life Group .............................................. 19 FINANCIAL PLANNER Lifetime Advisors Group ........................................ 15
REAL ESTATE Jeff Turmell- Stoutenburgh Group......................... 27 John R Woods Properties ...................................... 20
FINANCIAL PLANNING Slepcevich Financial Group ...................front cover, 5
REMODELING Lykos Group ........................................................... 11
FLORIST The Flower Spot Florist .......................................... 12
RESTAURANT Cielo ........................................................................ 7
FUNERAL HOME Fuller Funeral Home .............................................. 21
RETIREMENT PLANNING Income 4 Life Group .............................................. 19
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Adam Peters Construction Inc...........................16-17
SENIOR HOUSING CONSULTING Senior Housing Solutions...................................... 27
GENERATORS West Coast Generators .......................................... 21
SENIOR HOUSING PLACEMENT SERVICES Senior Housing Solutions...................................... 27
HEALTH INSURANCE SWFL Insurance .............................. back inside cover
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Moran Wealth Management ............................24-25 Slepcevich Financial Group ...................front cover, 5 Suncoast Trust & Investment Services................ 9, 12 D. Gates Wealth Management ............................... 27
HOA & CONDOMINIUM MANAGEMENT Compass Rose Management ................................... 9 HOSPICE Tidewell Hospice.................................................... 29 Vitas Healthcare....................................................... 8
WRONGFUL DEATH Kagan Law Firm ....................................................... 1
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Caffe dell’Amore .................................................... 28
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