Queens ruled the night and LGBTQ youth benefitted. People packed the Crystal Ballroom Sept. 30 to support Julian’s Fountain of Youth (JFOY) and Wilton Collective for the 12th Reverse Quinceañera (RQ).
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The church is a nightclub, the choir loft is the upstairs bar, and the wine is replaced by mimosas (though, if you ask nicely, the bartender will probably serve you a wine). Sunday Funday takes a spiritual twist this week in Wilton Manors.
Spikes in utility and insurance costs helped drive Wilton Manors’ budget to $52M. City commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the budget and set the millage rate at 5.836 for the fiscal year that started on Oct. 1.
Wilton Manors is making official what most everyone already knew: the city is a welcoming and safe space for the LGBTQ community.
As Billy Porter descended the stairs of the Crystal Ballroom, half the crowd applauded, while the other half captured the regal moment on their phones.
Some survive. Some thrive. Some succumb. Every breast cancer patient has their own story and struggle. This weekend, they will celebrate their stories and struggles through art.
Get ready to tap your toes, bop your head, and shimmy your shoulders! Come out and enjoy live Jazz, R&B, and Pop music surrounded by your friends in an intimate local LGBTQ+ venue! This Saturday, The Pride Center at Equality Park launches the 2023/2024 Season of “Jammin’ at The Center”.
In contract negotiations, one number can mean two things to two different people. Discussions between Wilton Manors and the officers’ union, the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), are no exception.
A little drag and a lot of fun are in store this weekend as Wilton Collective hosts its annual Reverse Quinceañera (RQ). Founder Julian Cavazos began the tradition on his 51st birthday, the reverse of 15 which is the traditional age for a quinceañera.
Gary Blocker has been with the Wilton Manors Police Department for more than 25 years, and is in his second year as chief. But he says there’s more work to do, and he’s not going anywhere.
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