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About two decades ago, when Jimmy Buffett visited Honolulu, he in the process helped another artist make his own eventual connection to Key West. In the early 2000s, ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro was performing in a local surf shop when Buffett stopped by and, impressed, left a note encouraging the young musician to attend an upcoming concert, where he would actually end up playing live.

Former congressman David Jolly believes he can break the Republican Party’s lock on Florida’s governor mansion. As a former Republican he believes he knows how, and the LGBTQ vote is a key component to the plan.

Just weeks after announcing a “pause” and saying GayDays would not happen in 2026, organizers are saying never mind. Once again set for June 4-8, the event is now at a new hotel, The Holiday Inn Suites in Celebration, Fla.

The organization tasked with preserving our past is dreaming of a bright future. Stonewall National Museum Archive & Library held its annual Standing On the Shoulders of Heroes gala at the Venue in Wilton Manors.

Things can feel like a bit of a circus heading into the high season in Key West. Naturally, two artists are embracing the concept of clowns for one big visual impact. Illustrator Kristyn LaMoia and performer Nina Pilar are teaming up for a night of new work and shows on Feb. 28 titled “Fancy Clown” upstairs General Horseplay at HiNote Bar.

OutSFL is proud to launch the Melissa St. John College Student Scholarship, honoring the legacy of beloved drag illusionist and LGBTQ advocate Melissa St. John. This annual scholarship will support an LGBTQ-identifying undergraduate and / or graduate student who demonstrates a deep commitment to community service and leadership.

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