In the colorful debate over crosswalks, Florida Rep. Fabián Basabe is no shrinking violet.
LGBTQ activists and supporters reacted with anger on Thursday, Aug. 21, when they discovered that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) had ordered state transportation department officials to remove a rainbow-colored crosswalk in Orlando on a street next to the Pulse gay nightclub, where 49 mostly LGBTQ people were shot to death by a lone gunman in 2016.
Oh, what a difference a year makes. In August 2024, Lips was closing its doors, a victim of indifferent ownership and a lack of fresh ideas or vision. After a last minute deal to keep the doors open, a rebrand as Aquaplex and an extensive renovation, the venue is doing better than ever.
The election for Wilton Manors’ mayor is still more than 14 months away, but the race is already on. City Commissioner Paul Rolli has officially filed his candidacy for the November 2026 vote.
FlockFest returned to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park for its 10th annual beach bash, and the celebration was bigger and bolder than ever. Held on July 12, the flagship event capped off a full week of Pride-filled festivities that began in Provincetown on July 5 as part of Crown & Anchor’s Revolution Week.
Bright costumes, delicious food, and booty-shakin’ beats created the Caribbean vibes at PrideFête 2025. The party went down in Richardson Park and it was packed.
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