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May 2025
5/2/25: Margaret Cho Comes to Fort Lauderdale May 16
5/6/25: Suzie Toot Looks Back on Her 'Drag Race' Journey
5/9/25: Pride Fort Lauderdale Plans Comeback for February
5/13/25: City Joins Anti-Trump Protests
5/16/25: Hard Rock Brunch to Raise Funds for Pride Center
April 2025
4/1/25: City to Get New Wayfinders
4/4/25: Customer Buys Le Patio from Founders
4/8/25: Bubbles & Pearls Owners Face Legal Troubles
4/11/25: Pride Center's Gala to Kick Off June
4/15/25: Homophobic Tirade Caught on Camera
4/18/25: City to Implement Mandatory Parking Fee
4/22/25: Frustration Builds With Lack of Development
4/25/25: LGBTQ Fashion Show Rocks the City
4/29/25: Commissioners Focus On Developing 'The Ave'
March 2025
3/4/25: GMCSF Offers Emotional Tribute to Black Struggles
3/7/25: City Celebrates Life-Saving Heroes
3/11/25: Take Our Survey on the City's Development
3/14/25: Hip Hop Icon Prepares to Rock AIDS Walk Saturday
3/18/25: Pride Fort Lauderdale Likely to Stay in February
3/21/25: Tap That Ash Goes No Smoking
3/25/25: Stonewall Festival & New Hires
3/28/25: SunServe to Host Gala Saturday
February 2025
2/4/25: Wilton Collective Faces Tax Trouble
2/7/25: Proposed Duplex & Retention Incentives
2/11/25: Turnover Turmoil In City
2/18/25: New Details in ICE Raid
2/21/25: Etz Chaim to Host Gala Saturday
2/25/25: Doggie Doc At Fort Lauderdale Theater
2/28/25: Stonewall Museum Holds Gala Tomorrow
January 2025
1/3/25: Local Drag Legend Noel Leon Dies
1/7/25: City Celebrates the New Year
1/10/25: Man Killed by Stray Bullet on NYE
1/14/25: Suzie Toot Celebrates Drag Race Premiere
1/17/25: Drag Venue Gets New Look
1/22/25: Art Studio Displays Manatee Contest Entries
1/24/25: 'Dancing with the South Florida Stars' Returns
1/28/25: Craig Jungwirth Plea Deal Vacated
1/31/25: Cookout Kicks Off Black History Month
December 2024
12/3/24: G Girls of South Florida Find Home In City
12/6/24: Police Investigating Wild, Reckless Drivers
12/10/24: GMCSF to Host Concerts Dec. 13 & Dec. 17
12/13/24: Your Choice Awards Winners Revealed!
12/18/24: Gift Guides for Last-minute Shopping
12/20/24: Syrian Refugee, Business Owner Hopeful for Future
12/24/24: Happy Holidays! Check Out These Events
November 2024
11/1/24: Night of 1,000 Kamalas Saturday
11/5/24: Last Day to Vote. Mayor's Race & More
11/8/24: Scott Newton Wins Mayor Race
11/12/24: Free Book Giveaway; Submit Your Recipe for Community Cookbook
11/15/24: City Hosts TDOR Nov. 20
11/19/24: SunServe CEO Receives Award for Helping LGBTQ Youth
11/22/24: The Winner of Mr. Eagle 2025
11/26/24: Miss Florida F.I. Pageant Crowns Winners
11/29/24: Thirsty's Comes to Wilton Drive
October 2024
10/1/24: Who Should Be The Next Mayor? Let Us Know
10/4/24: Oktoberfest, Push-up for Pets & More This Weekend
10/7/24: Deadline to Register to Vote Oct. 7
10/8/24: City Commission Shows Extreme Lien-iency
10/11/24: Big Change to Dixie Highway's Art Scene
10/15/24: Local Writer Publishes LGBTQ History Book of Bars
10/18/24: Tropical Plant Fair November 9 & 10
10/22/24: Early Voting Started - Inside the Race for Mayor
10/25/24: Q&As with the Candidates for Mayor
10/29/24: Bubbles & Pearls Closes
September 2024
9/4/24: Do You Support Recreational Marijuana? Let Us Know
9/6/24: Property Tax Hike Coming to City
9/11/24: Party Permits & Local News Dominate Commission Meeting
9/13/24: New Get Out the Vote Center Opens
9/17/24: 'Scenes From My Love Life' Showing at The Foundry
9/20/24: City Approves Pay Increase for Police Officers
9/24/24: City Finalizing Budget; Take Our Survey on Abortion Amendment
9/27/24: Reverse Quinceañera This Weekend, & More
August 2024
8/2/24: Who Do You Support for Mayor? Take Our Survey
8/6/24: Commissioners Cover Developments, Parties & Liens
8/9/24: PrideFête Comes to Island City Saturday
8/13/24: New Gallery Opens in the Island City
8/16/24: Decide the Winners of Your Choice Awards
8/20/24: Survey: Mayor Race Barely A Contest
8/23/24: FAU Student Receives Justin Flippen Memorial Scholarship
8/27/24: MPOX Comes Raging Back
8/30/24: The Library Reopens; Tuesday's Islander Had an Error
July 2024
7/2/24: Power Couple Opens Home to Community
7/5/24: DeSantis Vetoes Security Upgrades for City
7/9/24: City Struggles to Afford its Police Department
7/12/24: What's Next for WMPD? We Want Your Thoughts
7/16/24: New Musical Premieres at The Foundry
7/19/24: Survey: WMPD Popular with Residents & Visitors
7/23/24: Commissioners Promise Big Decisions at Longer Meeting
7/26/24: New Reality Show Films in Wilton Manors
7/30/24: Nominate Your Favorites for Your Choice Awards
June 2024
6/4/24: Pride on the Water Event June 8
6/7/24: Changes at Stonewall Pride
6/11/24: City Approves Extra City Security
6/14/24: City Celebrates Juneteenth, & More
6/18/24: Future of Former Wilton Collective Building
6/21/24: Newcomer Runs for Mayor
6/25/24: Luxury Townhomes, Barking Nightmares & More
6/28/24: Newton's Re-election Eligibility Brought into Question
May 2024
5/7/24: Commission Discusses Stonewall & More
5/10/24: Pageant Celebrating Drag Community May 18
5/14/24: Kathy Griffin Brings Latest Show to The Parker
5/17/24: Wilton Social Club Closes
5/18/24: Tonight is Mz OutSFL: 5:30 pm at Sunshine Cathedral
5/21/24: Drama at 'Dancing with the South Florida Stars'
5/24/24: Wilton Hotel Wins Vote
5/29/24: BSO Sting Operation Shuts Down Wilton Social Club
5/31/24: Stonewall Museum Kicks Off Pride Month
April 2024
4/2/24: June's Stonewall Festival is Saved
4/5/24: Police Search for Victims in Alleged Accounting Scam
4/9/24: Businesses Move On After Rent Goes Up
4/12/24: Wilton Drive Voice Aims to Protect LGBTQ Heritage
4/16/24: The West End Lounge Now Open
4/19/24: City Takes Firm Stand on Rundown Properties
4/23/24: 'Pulp' at Island City Stage - Sheer Perfection
4/26/24: Local Orgs Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week
4/30/24: Locals Gather on Rainbow Bridge to Promote City
March 2024
3/1/24: Craig Jungwirth is Back
3/8/24: There's a Busy Weekend Ahead!
3/12/24: Have Fun Helping Animals
3/19/24: 'The Dyke and the Porn Star' Comes to The Foundry
3/26/24: A Look Back at Bear Week
3/29/24: 25 Years of ArtsUnited
February 2024
2/2/24: A Big Announcement From City Hall
2/6/24: 'Thunderbunny' is Here to Stay
2/9/24: Thunderpuss Makes Their Way to the Island City
2/13/24: Find Love in Wilton Manors and Beyond
2/16/24: Are You Ready to Rock the Block?
2/20/24: P&Z Discusses Wilton Manors Hotel
2/23/24: Election for Mayor is Now Contested
2/27/24: Black History, Philanthropy, and Love.
January 2024
1/3/24: A Local Couple Goes Viral
1/5/24: See the Local Person of the Year!
1/9/24: Dungeons, Dragons and Daddies
1/12/24: The Future of the Stonewall Parade and Festival
1/16/24: The Future of Hamburger Mary's
1/19/24: SMART Ride Raises $1.4 Million
1/23/24: Say Hello to Wilton Drive's New Business
1/26/24: City Approves Construction Plans at Alibi Plaza
1/30/24: The Well Has Arrived in Wilton Manors
December 2023
12/1/23: Today is World AIDS Day
12/5/23: Hanukkah and Other Holiday Happenings
12/8/23: Martina Navratilove is not our biggest fan
12/12/23: Your Choice Awards Results Are Out Now!
12/15/23: Vandals Hit Wilton Manors District
12/19/23: Hotel in Wilton Manors? Survey results are in
12/22/23: Stonewall Pride Faces Existential Crisis
12/27/23: Wilton Manors PD Secures a New Contract
12/29/23: Looking at the Top Stories in 2023
November 2023
11/3/23: A Look Back at Wicked Manors
11/7/23: Where Will Wilton Manors Be by 2026?
11/10/23: Pub on the Drive Owner Dies
11/14/23: Countdown to the Last SMART Ride
11/17/23: How Local Businesses Are Keeping Us Safe
11/21/23: The Thanksgiving Spirit is in the Island City
11/28/23: A Deeper Look at Transit Safety
October 2023
10/3/23: Billy Porter Brings $60K to Stonewall!
10/6/23: Will Wilton Manors Police Get a Raise?
10/10/23: Tonight, Remembering Ken Keechl.
10/13/23: Wilton Manors Declares: We're a Safe Haven
10/17/23: Say Hello to New Dolphin Dems VP and Mr. Ramrod!
10/20/23: Active Aging Expo Returns This Weekend
10/24/23: Charities Benefit From FLoatarama
10/27/23: Halloween Has Arrived in Wilton Manors
10/31/23: Happy Halloween, Islanders!
September 2023
9/1/23: Bicyclists Will Feel the 'Pinch' in Improvement Plan
9/5/23: A Sit Down with the Wilton Manors Hotel Developer
9/8/23: A Local Trailblazer is Gone Too Soon
9/12/23: Will a Hotel End Wilton Manors' Charm?
9/15/23: Man Shot and Killed in Vacation Home
9/19/23: SMART Ride Ending After 20 Years
9/26/23: $52 Million Budget Could be a Record Maker
9/29/23: Celebrate a Reverse Quinceañera This Weekend
August 2023
8/1/23: We're in a Housing Crisis
8/4/23: Broward House is Still Dealing With Flood Damage.
8/8/23: Wilton Manors PD Negotiating Raises
8/11/23: Help Prepare Kids for Back to School
8/15/23: What Do You Think of Development in Wilton Manors?
8/18/23: Who Looks After the Island City's Parks?
8/22/23: Wilton Hotel Brings Excitement - And Dread
8/25/23: Pub on the Drive's New Patio Faces Problems
8/29/23: Redevelopment on Wilton Drive
July 2023
7/4/23: Fourth of July Happenings and a March to Remember
7/11/23: Introducing, Meet Your Neighbor
7/14/23: The Doors Are Wide Open at Hamburger Mary's
7/18/23: Is a Hotel on the Way to Five Points?
7/21/23: 'Queer Love' Gives a Voice to LGBTQ Women
7/25/23: Disney, a Wine Tasting, Art Exhibits, and an Orchestra
7/28/23: Meeting on Wilton Manors Hotel on Aug. 3
June 2023
6/6/23: Stonewall Pride Rules Are Becoming Clearer
6/9/23: Community Rallies Around a Vandalized Sculpture
6/14/23: Mr. & Miss Stonewall Crowned
6/16/23: Wilton Manors Celebrates Pride June 17
6/21/23: Consider Donating to The Islander
6/23/23: Wilton Manors Appoints New Faces on Boards
