After pausing for the sweltering South Florida summer, the monthly Art Walk returned to Wilton Manors. It went down Saturday night, with places offering lite bites and beverages. Art enthusiasts and casual observers took to Dixie Highway up to Five Points and then up Wilton Drive. The air was light and the atmosphere filled with anticipation.
At 7 years old, lovely Anna (ID 705228) is a sweet bully breed beauty, who’s ready to find her new family.
In a time when some cities and towns eagerly comply with anti-LGBTQ directives that eschew diversity and embrace homogeny, Wilton Manors leadership is standing tall. The city commission meeting from Oct. 14 provides three examples.
In a season when rainbow crosswalks are being painted over, Equality Florida’s Palm Beach Brunch — held on National Coming Out Day — reminded attendees that the fight for equality is far from over — raising over $26,000 in a single afternoon to keep the movement alive.
At a time when Florida and federal policies are trying to keep young LGBTQ in the closet and nail the door shut, others are supporting the next generation of leaders. Five students are the latest recipients of the Freidin Brown, P.A. & SAVE Social Justice Scholarship.
For Black gay men, living in the light isn’t just a metaphor — it’s survival. That’s the message behind the upcoming Ujima Men’s Collective Conference.
At Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, PhD stands for Pretty Hot Divas. The venue is hosting a fundraiser for the OutSFL Melissa St. John College Student Scholarship Fund. Named after the legendary Palm Beach County icon, the goal is to educate and inspire the next generation of performers.
Thanksgiving weekend won’t be as fun in South Florida this year. URGE Miami Thanksgiving Festival in Miami Beach is dialing back the vibe for 2025. They used social media to announce a “pause.”
As repeat visitors have come to know, there is a party in Key West for just about anyone. Adorable pets in costumes strutting before a live audience? That’s the pet masquerade. Into skulls, monsters, and Day of the Dead tributes? Check out the Zombie Bike Ride. Colorful floats with enough hurled beads to trigger Mardi Gras flashbacks? Watch the Fantasy Fest parade.
Each year, a red carpet of sorts is rolled out for a handful of islanders and contestants vying to be the latest duo inducted to Key West’s longstanding “royals.” Specifically, in a town filled with noted personalities and artists, candidates hope to become the reigning “King” or “Queen” by raising the most money for charity. These days, that charitable beneficiary is the Florida Keys SPCA.
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