Bobby Blair is an LGBTQ media pioneer and leader known for his philanthropic work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. A Florida native, he lives in Fort Lauderdale with his longtime partner, Brian Neal. Blair was inducted into the GLBT Hall of Fame in 2015.
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For more than half a century, the Miss Florida F.I. Pageantry System has stood as one of the most radiant symbols of artistry, identity, and courage within the LGBTQ community. On Nov. 10, that brilliance will once again fill the Crystal Ballroom at The Venue Fort Lauderdale (2345 Wilton Drive) as the pageant celebrates its 53rd anniversary — a milestone that represents not just the endurance of an event, but the survival of an entire culture under siege.
Something special is taking center stage in Wilton Manors — and so is one of country music’s fastest-rising stars.
On a humid South Florida evening, the neon glow of Wilton Drive spills onto the pavement like a rainbow river. Music thumps from open-air bars, drag queens greet tourists with hugs, and couples stroll hand-in-hand beneath palm trees at times wrapped in Pride flags. Welcome to Wilton Manors — a two-square-mile city that has quietly become one of America’s most vibrant LGBTQ plus capitals.
Will you join with 99 other Angels to care for your neighbors in need?
Fort Lauderdale has long been recognized as one of the most vibrant LGBTQ communities in the United States, and much of that progress can be traced back to the tireless work of attorney Robin Bodiford. Known both for her sharp legal mind and her fearless activism, Bodiford has created a legacy that shaped not just South Florida, but the wider movement for LGBTQ equality across the nation.
The face of American politics is increasingly diverse, and among the most notable changes in recent years has been the rise of openly LGBTQ leaders into positions of extraordinary influence.
Robert Redford, who passed away September 16, 2025 at age 89, is widely remembered as a film legend — star of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” “All the President’s Men,” and “Out of Africa,” and Oscar-winning director of “Ordinary People” (1980).
Launched at a time when mainstream directories erased queer spaces, Fun Maps offered more than directions. Each edition was a lifeline, guiding readers to businesses, cultural spots, and communities that openly welcomed them.
From spider bites to homelessness to HIV, one New Yorker turned his pain into purpose — helping others find shelter, recovery, and hope.
Fort Lauderdale Realty Group, led by veteran broker Brian Neal, is helping investors take advantage of one of today’s most powerful wealth-building tools: Opportunity Zone real estate investment.
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