WELCOME TO THE BEST OF  GAY FORT LAUDERDALE!

This site is currently under construction but will be launching officially Summer  2008.

We are adding new things every week right now!

Forget about the mayor of this town, Fort Lauderdale is still one of the hottest gay resort towns in the US! Over 100 gay-owned establishments, attracting over 7 million people a year, Fort Lauderdale offers fun in the sun and much more!

Let us be your guide to everything gay and gay-friendly in Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors and also show you some things off the beaten path, that only the locals know about.

We’ll be covering it all! THE BEST OF GAY  FORT LAUDERDALE!


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Michael Snell and  Derrick  Sorles   (773) 878-5323  or   e-mail us!

June is  GAY PRIDE month around the world!

It is traditionally celebrated the last Sunday of June, in most cities. Pride celebrations stemmed from the Stonewall Riots in New York City.

The Stonewall Riots were a series of violent conflicts between LGBT people and New York City police officers that began during a 28 June 1969 police raid, and lasted several days. They were centered at the Stonewall Inn and are widely recognized as the catalyst for the modern-day movement towards LGBT rights.

Gay pride or LGBT pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Heterosexual people have sometimes asked me, "Why do you have to have a  pride day? Why are you so proud? We don't have  straight pride day?" - It's about not feeling ashamed of who we are. It's about showing people our numbers, that we are in fact EVERYWHERE. We come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
Gay pride is about appreciating yourself and other members of our community for being different. GAY PRIDE means accepting yourself and celebrating who you are.


     

Gay pride advocates work for equal "rights and benefits" for LGBT people.  The movement has three main premises:
 
 - that people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity,
 
 - that sexual diversity is a gift,

 - and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered.

Someone at Cedar Rapids Pride said, "Often the hardest person to come out to is yourself.  GAY PRIDE doesn't just happen. It is hard work to overcome the profound effects of abusive religion and cultural abandonment that afflict all minorities. Self-esteem is the greatest achievement that you can reach in life. Your sense of self-worth is so valuable, that you work hard all of your life to find and express it. To reach your goal of self-esteem and happiness requires knowledge and positive experience."

Jed Ryan from Lick The Web says, "So, what is "Gay Pride?" It may not be so important that we find a universal definition. What's more important is that all of us feel positively and lovingly about being who we are-- in our case, definitely including but not limited to being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered-- at least for one moment in our lives and hopefully more. And that can be in June or any other month, at the Parade or any other location, or whether you're 17 or 70. Ultimately, the real and most important meaning of "pride" is in within each one of us."

Marches celebrating Pride (pride parades) are celebrated worldwide, and every year, the number of gay people and their supporters grows bigger and bigger! We're here, we're queer, you'd better get used to it!


Michael  Snell
New Gay Travel Guide

Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce the theme of the Stonewall Street Festival 2008: Sizzling with PrideStonewall Street Festival 2008: Sizzling with Pride! A full week's worth of events, parties, food and entertainment ... and the First Annual Night Parade! Celebrate with us in and around Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale Florida, for the 9th Annual Stonewall Street Festival!

Sunday, June 22nd 9TH ANNUAL STREET FESTIVAL & EXHIBITION

Crystal Waters

Over 28,000 people come out to celebrate the diversity of South Florida in Wilton Manors on the famous Wilton Drive from 16th Street to Five Points. Businesses and organizations are represented on the drive to meet with the community to expand both knowledge and relationships. Food, drink, and ample entertainment will be offered all day with the spectacular climax of famed international recording artist Crystal Waters performing on the main stage at 2pm. This is a day of fun and friends that can't be missed. The street fair starts at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm. Official closing party sponsorship available. 


    See the complete schedule at the Stonewall site!


The Best of Gay Fort Lauderdale!

FLORIDA, WE HAVE A CRISIS.

87,000 Floridians are infected with HIV/AIDS. 
South Florida leads the  nation in new AIDS cases.

SUNDAY  APRIL 27th, 2008
Huizenga Plaza -  Fort lauderdale
Registration Opens 8:00am -- 
Opening Ceremony 9:15am -- Walk Begins 10:00am

Formerly known as AIDS Walk Ft. Lauderdale, Florida AIDS Walk helps fund the expansion of HIV/AIDS healthcare throughout Florida.  It will also fund testing, prevention and education services right here in Broward County.

Grab your walking shoes and join more than 4,000 other Floridians to put a stop to new HIV infections and to provide care for the people who are now living with HIV/AIDS.  Whether you walk the full 10k route (~6.2 miles), the 5k route or only a few blocks -- your participation makes a difference.

GET MORE INFORMATION ONLINE! Volunteer, sponsor, walk, do what you can!

The Best of Gay Fort Lauderdale

    

The MIAMI  Gay & Lesbian Film Festival  will take place  April 25th, May 4th, 2008

The FORT LAUDERDALE Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will be May 1st - May 4th, 2008

The acclaimed 10th Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, presented

by HBO has announced its Gala Screenings and Parties during the 10-day event from April 25 to May 4, 2008.

The launch of the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, May 1 -May 4, 2008,
running parallel to the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is part of the mission to better serve Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will take place across four concentrated days of films, parties and revelry.

MGLFF  -   is the official site and tickets are on sale now!
 
    The Best of Gay Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale's LARGEST gay men's resort was recently voted one of the 10 Best Gay Owned Spa's in the U.S. by Out Traveler!

The Grand Resort and Spa  is just steps from the beach and can offer everything from Swedish massage  and body treatments  to  manicures and an excellent hair cut!

A late-2007 spa makeover added extra panache to this already distinguished 33-room gay men's retreat nestled in a garden of palms and bamboo two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. An equal mix of overnight guests and area day-spa devotees seek out the Grand's well-trained, friendly staff, who manage a smorgasbord of services such as newly added outdoor cabana massage. Recover from a day on gay Sebastian Street beach (six blocks south) with the Couple's Escape package, which includes a Swedish massage and Hydrating Facial for two, or prep for a night out in the Wilton Manors gayborhood bars courtesy of the spa's new full-service hair salon. -  OutTraveler

"Our Spa provides customized and specialty facials, body wraps, body scrubs, massages, manicures and pedicures, waxing, derm-abrasion, and hair styling services.

Our body treatments are done in the European style with products formulated in Europe and the U.S. We offer specialty facials and scrubs and can customize any body treatments to suite our clients needs. Our treatments provide relaxation, rehydration, cell removal, cleansing and polishing to reveal a newer fresher you."

Their philosophy is simple - provide a wealth of amenities in a laid-back atmoshpere  for both the gay business & leisure traveler to enjoy.


The Grand Resort and Spa
539 North Birch Road        Ft. Lauderdale     phone - 954.630.3000


The Best of Gay Fort Lauderdale

   

When you first get to Fort Lauderdale, it's probably a good idea to pick up one of free local publications, for all the up-to-the-minute current listings.


Gay magazines like HOTspots! (954/928-1862),
The 411 Magazine (954/567-1981) and
Buzz Magazine are  available free at gay clubs, restaurants and retail establishments, with complete club event information.

The Express (954/568-1880) is an informative weekly newspaper from the media group that produces the Washington Blade, NY Blade, etc., and also owns The 411 (above). The monthly glossy magazine She (954/474-0183; www.shemag.com) has info on happenings in the women's community.

The Broward Gay & Lesbian Community Center Hotline (954/463-9005) will answer questions and provide referrals.

General tourist information and brochures are available from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (954/765-4466 or 800/22-SUNNY; www.sunny.org). Enter the Visitors section of the site and click on the Rainbow Travel link on the right to view gay-specific travel-planning information and to order your free 36-page gay guide.

The Rainbow Alliance, organized by the local gay guesthouses, provides travel info on its Web site www.southfloridafun.com. The Web site www.jumponmarkslist.com is also a handy resource for gay nightlife, events and local updates.

Fallen in love with Ft. Lauderdale? The hip monthly real estate and design mag HOME (954/566-2100; www.homeftl.com) is a well-packaged resource.


The Best of Gay Fort Lauderdale

 

SEASON  5....ARE  YOU READY  FOR  A  NEW  HOT  TRANNY MESS??




WHO WILL IT BE????

Auditions for Project Runway 5, to be held in Los Angeles, March 28, 29, 30, 
Chicago on April 1st, Miami on April  3  and  New York City April 5, 6, and 7th!


 

WHO WILL BE YOUR NEXT HOT TRANNY MESS????



Did you see the SNL spoof of Christian Soriano ?

That's hot!

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida(GLCCSF) serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
community.  We provide information, education, advocacy, support, human services, cultural experiences and social opportunities. 

The center works to foster personal development and quality of life for the entire community.  We embrace individuality and diversity, work together, and promote awareness, acceptance, celebration and pride.

Programs available include :

COMING OUT

Client Services (HIV/AIDS, Outreach, Testing, etc.)

Domestic Violence (EAGLE)

Groups at GLCCSF

GALANES

JOB SERVICE

PALS PROJECT

TRANSGENDER

Youth

Location: 1717 N Andrews Ave
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-463-9005    

Hours: 10am-10pm (M-F)
12pm-5pm (S/S)

CYNDI LAUPER,THE B-52s, ROSIE O’DONNELL AND SPECIAL GUESTS CELEBRATE THE SECOND ANNUAL TRUE COLORS TOUR PRESENTED BY LOGO AS THEY TAKE THE STAGE TO "GET OUT THE VOTE"
WITH HOST CARSON KRESSLEY!

The True Colors Tour will hit the road again this summer with an exciting new line-up of legendary and up and coming artists. After receiving rave reviews and a successful debut in 2007, the True Colors Tour is expanding to meet demand in many more cities. The tour will kick off Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month on May 31 at Boston’s Bank of America Pavilion.

Produced by True Colors Concerts in partnership once again with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the 24 city North American tour is presented by Logo in support of the newly created True Colors Fund of Stonewall Community Foundation. The concerts feature nearly five hours of nonstop music with exciting special guests appearing on select dates throughout the tour including Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox and The Cliks.

 

The True Colors Tour was conceived by Cyndi Lauper stemming from her desire to give back to the community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career.  The True Colors Tour is a celebration of the basic values and freedoms that should be shared by all Americans. Fans will experience these values through the music of both legendary icons and the newest and coolest acts this generation has to offer.

 

“I’m so excited and honored that we’re taking True Colors out on the road again this year,” said tour producer and creator Cyndi Lauper.  “We had a blast last year and we are proud that the tour also brought about visibility and discussions of issues that LGBT citizens face in our country today. This year I am once again joined on the tour by an array of incredibly talented artists. The tour is a non stop 5 hour music party with a message. This year the party only gets bigger and our message to the fans is to get out and vote in November. The True Colors Tour asks for equality for all, not just for some, that is the principal upon which this country was founded. So let’s celebrate and have fun this summer while we spread the word to get out the vote and all become a part of the changes in this country.”

  

 

“Thanks to the overwhelming success of the first True Colors tour last year, we were able to send a loud and unmistakable message to all Americans that it is past time our federal hate crimes laws be updated to  include sexual orientation and gender identity. This year, we are going to build on the grassroots power of the tour by launching a massive, nonpartisan voter outreach campaign that will educate, engage and organize equality voters in this year’s election,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “This year’s True Colors Tour will provide us with an historic opportunity to organize our community to achieve a powerful voice in the 2008 elections.”

  

 

The True Colors Tour is presented by Logo and produced by True Colors Concerts, LLC in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign. For the second year, SIRIUS Satellite Radio is the exclusive national radio partner of The True Colors Tour.  Various SIRIUS talk and music channels will promote True Colors, with flagship station SIRIUS OutQ – America’s LGBT Radio Station - creating a tour-long campaign spotlighting the True Colors mission.  SIRIUS OutQ will also exclusively air a True Colors concert performance. 

Concert Dates...Tickets for select cities are on sale NOW and  available at TicketMaster.

May 31   Boston, MA                       Bank of America Pavillion       

June 1     Wantagh, NY                        Nikon at Jones Beach Theater            

June 3     New York, NY                       Radio City Music Hall                    

June 4     Toronto, ON                         Molson Amphitheatre 

June 6     Mashantucket, CT               MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods

June 7     Washington, DC                  DAR Constitution Hall 

June 9     Minneapolis, MN                 US Bank Theatre at Target Center

June 10   Chicago, IL                            Chicago Theatre

June 11   Clarkston, MI                        DTE Energy Music Theatre

June 13   Atlantic City, NJ                   Borgata Resort Spa & Casino                 

June 14   Bethel, NY                             Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

June 16   Atlanta, GA                           Chastain Park Amphitheatre

June 17   Atlanta, GA                           Chastain Park Amphitheatre

June 18   Clearwater, FL                       Ruth Eckerd Hall

June 19   Fort Lauderdale, FL             Frank Sinatra Theatre at Bank Atlantic Center

June 21   Houston, TX                         Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion

June 22   Dallas, TX                             The Superpages.com Center

June 25   Phoenix, AZ                          Dodge Theatre

June 27   Alpine, CA                            Viejas Casino – Concerts in the Park

June 28   Los Angeles, CA                 Greek Theatre

June 29   Berkeley, CA                         Greek Theatre

July 1      Seattle, WA                          WaMu Theatre

July 2      Vancouver, BC                     Deer Lake Park

July 4      Salt Lake City, UT                USANA Amphitheatre

July 5      Morrison, CO                        Red Rocks Amphitheatre