The distinctive smell of Caribbean food wafts through the air as music jams as a hype-filled palate cleanser. People in colorful costumes mingle and firedancers fling flames. These are all the hallmarks of PrideFête, the LGBTQ celebration of Caribbean culture.

This summer, Duval Street in Key West gives way to restaurants and chefs serving fresh lobster straight to diners on the street. It all builds toward a large stage at the intersection of Greene Street, where popular acts rock out before thousands of music and seafood lovers.

Out South Florida has closed its annual Your Choice Awards nominations – where our readers get to nominate favorite local people, places, and things. 

Latinos Salud has its hands full dealing with the present, including HIV/STI testing, general health and wellness, building community and more. But it’s also helping the next generation lay a solid foundation.

A South Florida journalist who became a nationally recognized HIV advocate and dedicated his later years to helping people experiencing homelessness died just four days after the sudden death of his husband.