“You’re gay and religious,” I was told by the podcaster.

Bill Spinosa, a pioneering LGBTQ+ community leader and founding president of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF), passed away suddenly on November 1, 2025, at the age of 67. Bill helped launch GMCSF in 2010 and dedicated over 15 years to nurturing its mission to inspire audiences, open minds, and change hearts through music. His unwavering passion and leadership made him a beloved pillar of South Florida's LGBTQ+ arts community and cemented a legacy of activism and song. 

The Illustrated Oxford Dictionary defines philanthropy as “1. a love of humanity [and] 2. practical benevolence, esp. charity on a large scale.”

Holiday Park, long considered one of Fort Lauderdale’s crown jewels, is experiencing a historic rebirth — one that blends the city’s sporting heritage with a bold, forward-looking vision for generations to come.