Thom Carr, left, and husband J. Heider Thom Carr, a 67-year-old real-estate agent and classical pianist from Fort Lauderdale, has become the third person to die from coronavirus after attending the … [Read more...] about Gay Real Estate Agent Becomes 3rd Winter Party Attendee to Die from Coronavirus: VIDEO
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South Florida Gay Men’s Chorus Member Dies from Coronavirus
South Florida's LGBTQ community is mourning another loss from coronavirus. George “Skip” Panse, described as a "beloved" member of the South Florida Gay Men's Chorus, died on Wednesday. Said Mark … [Read more...] about South Florida Gay Men’s Chorus Member Dies from Coronavirus
Coronavirus Cancels GLAAD Media Awards in New York, Postpones Massive LGBT Festival in Fort Lauderdale
Two more major LGBT events were canceled/postponed Wednesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic. GLAAD spokesman Rich Ferraro announced that the organization is calling off the group's 31st … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Cancels GLAAD Media Awards in New York, Postpones Massive LGBT Festival in Fort Lauderdale
Wilton Manors, Florida Mayor Justin Flippen Dies at 41
The city of Wilton Manors, Florida is mourning the loss of Mayor Justin Flippen, who died on Tuesday of a brain aneurysm on his way to a city commission meeting. Said Commissioner Gary Resnick to … [Read more...] about Wilton Manors, Florida Mayor Justin Flippen Dies at 41
Fort Lauderdale Passes Comprehensive LGBTQ Rights Ordinance, Bans Gay Conversion Therapy
Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed a comprehensive LGBTQ rights ordinance and banned gay conversion therapy on Tuesday night. https://twitter.com/glassman4ftl/status/1174144284876005376 South … [Read more...] about Fort Lauderdale Passes Comprehensive LGBTQ Rights Ordinance, Bans Gay Conversion Therapy
Two People Stabbed at Fort Lauderdale Pride
Two people were stabbed while attending Fort Lauderdale Pride on Sunday, according to local police. Local10 reports: "Officer Casey Liening, a spokeswoman for the Fort Lauderdale Police … [Read more...] about Two People Stabbed at Fort Lauderdale Pride
Happy Birthday, Wilson Cruz! Dionne Vs. the IRS, A Chick-Fil-A Bowl? and More: HOT LINKS
JUST PEACHY Chick-fil-A’s participation in sports is still a big ‘f-you’ to LGBTQ people. FUNNY STUFF Comedian Dana Goldberg's hysterical reaction to the Astoria transformer explosion in … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Wilson Cruz! Dionne Vs. the IRS, A Chick-Fil-A Bowl? and More: HOT LINKS
Voters in Fort Lauderdale Elect City’s First Openly Gay Mayor, Dean Trantalis
Fort Lauderdale has elected openly gay city commissioner Dean Trantalis as its next mayor. Trantalis defeated Bruce Roberts, a former police chief and the current vice mayor, with 64 percent of the … [Read more...] about Voters in Fort Lauderdale Elect City’s First Openly Gay Mayor, Dean Trantalis
Ft. Lauderdale’s Top Gay Guesthouses
It's been a weird winter in the Northeast with a blizzard followed by oddly warm and muggy weather. What's a frisky gay fellow frustrated with the weather to do? Head to one of Ft. Lauderdale's top … [Read more...] about Ft. Lauderdale’s Top Gay Guesthouses
5 Things You Can’t Miss In Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This weekly travel column is brought to you by ManAboutWorld, an immersive digital premium gay travel magazine from Billy Kolber, Ed Salvato, Kenny Porpora, and nearly 75 … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Can’t Miss In Fort Lauderdale, Florida
