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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I attended the recent Miss Florida F.I. pageant at the Venue on Wilton Drive. In the midst of oncoming hurricane Milton and the awful weather that we had, the event was still an amazing success for celebrating our trans and drag community along with the men in our community who competed for Mr. Florida.
As I spend time with my friends here in South Florida since my life partner Brian and I moved back in February of this year, there has been a recurring conversation that seems to take place in just about every visit.
Commercial rents continue to increase throughout Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale in a substantial way over the past several years. Clearly, it has become more difficult for aspiring entrepreneurs to open and create solid successes with businesses on Wilton Drive.
Once upon a time on Fort Lauderdale Beach, there was a thriving LGBTQ hotel and entertainment complex called the Marlin Beach Hotel.
Billy Bean, one of my closest friends and tireless supporters, passed away this past week.
In 1984, I was a 19-year-old rising tennis star with a huge secret. I was competing at the USTA national tennis center in New York, home of the U.S. Open tennis championships. I was competing at the United States Olympic tennis trials. My number one goal was to make the 1984 Olympic team, being held in Los Angeles.
Early in the morning as the sun rises and as you make your way down Wilton Drive, you will see the city of Wilton Manors has their cleaning team making sure every piece of trash has been picked up and that there is no refection of the night before.
Since 2006, I have dedicated my life's work to creating platforms that give a voice to our LGBTQ community and financial products on the NYSE and NASDAQ that help people invest in companies aligned with our LGBTQ principles and core values.
Throughout the years of the LGBTQ movement, our struggles, setbacks and disappointing legislation has made it a very difficult journey for most of our community members. Our community members have fought vigorously for equal rights and equal opportunities. We have made tremendous strides, but there is still so much work to do.
It's truly exciting to see the evolution of LGBTQ media in South Florida, especially compared to the competitive and often nasty landscape I experienced from 2006 to 2016.
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