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Out South Florida covers the LGBTQ community here and beyond. These may be our pages, but we’re your voice. 🏳️‍🌈☀️ https://outsfl.com

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OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 8d

This week’s issue is OUT! Dominique Jackson hosts the ‘Be You Ball’
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/ye85j4z5

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 1d

BOOKS: What Matters in Jane Austen? uncovers the wit, innovation, and timeless genius that make her novels feel new every time you read them — proof that Austen’s brilliance hides in plain sight.
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'What Matters in Jane Austen?' - The Hidden Ingenuity of Jane Austen

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 1d

FOOD: Bo’s Beach is back—bringing Florida Keys vibes, ocean views, live music, and a fresh coastal menu to Fort Lauderdale. The ultimate spot to eat, sip, and unwind by the sea.
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Bo’s Beach Brings a Slice of the Keys to Fort Lauderdale

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 1d

BOOKS: Inspired by a real (and hilarious) food fiasco, Piggle the Pig: Party Problems turns a relatable mess into a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud story about joy, empathy, and second chances.
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'Piggle the Pig: Party Problems' - Laughs and Giggles

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 1d

MOVIES: A haunting horror told from a dog’s point of view — Good Boy takes the genre in bold new directions. No CGI, just raw emotion, fear, and a devoted pup’s love.
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‘Good Boy’ is Great!

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 1d

FROM THE NEWSROOM: What do you think of Donald Trump’s presidency? Share your opinion in our quick reader survey.
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Take Our Survey! Do You Approve of President Donald Trump?

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 2d

HISTORY: Decades before “gay rights” was a term, Chinese student Li Shiu Tong traveled the world with sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld — preserving his legacy, shaping early LGBTQ research, and living a hidden love history that nearly vanished.
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Li Shiu Tong: The Man Behind Magnus Hirschfeld

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 2d

LOCAL: David Jobin’s mission for Our Fund Foundation: lasting stability in unstable times. Under his leadership, the LGBTQ nonprofit network stayed open through COVID, built new shelters, and keeps growing when others pull back.
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Funding Our Future | David Jobin: Building Stability in Unstable Times

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 2d

OP-ED: Fort Lauderdale’s LGBTQ progress didn’t happen by chance — it was built by trailblazers like attorney Robin Bodiford, whose fearless legal and political fights reshaped equality in South Florida and beyond.
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The Legacy of Robin Bodiford: Fort Lauderdale’s Fierce LGBTQ Advocate | Opinion

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 2d

LOCAL: Part history lesson, part party, PRISM’s Queer as Punk Gala honors queer defiance, youth power, and the spirit of punk — proving change happens loud, proud, and together.
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Loud, Proud, and Unapologetic | PRISM’s 2025 Gala: Queer as Punk

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 2d

BOOKS: A hockey player meets a figure skater, sparks fly, and pride melts on the ice. Bal Khabra talks about love, rivalry, and representation in her latest romance.
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'Revolve' - Enemies-to-lovers Tension and Banter That Crackles

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

PETS: Meet Suede — a 1½-year-old, 45 lb Miami rescue with a heart as soft as her name. 💕 She loves cuddles, kids, and dogs her size. Spayed, microchipped, and ready for her forever home! Call Heather at 954-534-5606.
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Sweet Rescue Dog Seeking Forever Home

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

TO DO: From drag shows and queer theater to brunches and parties, South Florida is buzzing this week! 🌴 Don’t miss “The Rocky Horror Show,” Andy Bell of Erasure, and Miami Carnival events.
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OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

NATIONAL: A Trump-appointed judge blocked the former president’s attempt to send the National Guard into Portland — twice. The court called Trump’s “burning hell hole” claims baseless, marking a major win for Oregon’s democracy and resistance to federal overreach.
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MAGA Loses Battle of Portland

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

OUTFAU: FAU’s BLISSS hosted its 2nd annual BLISSS & Mingle, bringing queer students together to connect, network, and discover campus and community resources — all with bingo, food, and plenty of pride.
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BLISSS & Mingle: Networking, Resources, Bingo To Bolster ‘Success’ For FAU’s Queer Community

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

A&E: “The Wiz” opened at Miami’s Arsht Center, kicking off 20 years of Broadway in Miami! 🎭 This 50th-anniversary revival brings Broadway magic home — starring Miami’s Amitria Fanae’ and Fort Lauderdale’s Kameren Breon Whigham. Don’t miss it!
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Ease on Down to Magic: 'The Wiz' Opens Tonight in Miami!

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

WORLD: Slovakia’s parliament passed constitutional changes recognizing only two genders and banning same-sex adoptions — a move Amnesty called “devastating” and rights groups warned brings the country closer to authoritarian Russia.
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Slovak Lawmakers Approve Anti-LGBTQ Constitutional Amendments

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 3d

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, join the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. From the very first gay publication in 1924 to today’s leading outlets, our community’s stories have always mattered.

Make tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf...

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 4d

HISTORY: LGBTQ+ life has always existed beyond big cities. Projects like Barry Loveland’s in rural Pennsylvania are uncovering hidden queer histories—proof that community, resilience, and joy thrive even in the quietest corners of America.
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The Need to Preserve LGBTQ+ Histories of Rural America

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 4d

OP-ED: At Quantico, Trump and Fox’s Pete Hegseth delivered an unhinged spectacle—ranting about “woke” troops, endorsing hazing, and hinting the military should target Americans. The upside? Our generals now know exactly what they’re dealing with.
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Insanity at Quantico Should Fortify Our Generals | Opinion

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 4d

KEY WEST: Key West’s Fantasy Fest (Oct. 17–26) is back with wild costumes inspired by Bedtime Stories and Magical Monsters.Expect everything from sexy pajamas to spooky fairytale looks — and plenty of island creativity.
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Fantasy Fest Dressing for Bedtime Stories and Magical Monsters

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 4d

HOT OFF THE SHELF: Romantasy isn’t slowing down — dragons, dark magic, gothic love triangles, and fierce heroines are ruling the shelves again. Little, Brown’s fall lineup proves why the genre still enchants readers.
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Fall-ing for Romantasy with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Requited, and Little, Brown Ink

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 5d

LOCAL: Ethan Mundt, aka Utica Queen from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Project Runway,” brings his avant-garde fashion to the FlockFest Fashion Show on Oct. 16 at the Hard Rock pool in Hollywood. Expect bold looks, big energy, and maybe even a surprise appearance by Utica herself.
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Utica Queen’s Designs Make a Splash in Hollywood on Oct. 16 | WATCH

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 5d

LOCAL: The team behind Pulse: The Untold Story won Florida’s top investigative journalism prize for exposing FBI failures tied to the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre. The eight-part Audible podcast reframes the tragedy and calls for accountability.
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Pulse Investigation Takes Top Honors in Florida Journalism Contest

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 7d

BOOKS: In Gabriela and His Grace, the fiery youngest Luna sister faces her nemesis-turned-lover on a voyage to 1860s Mexico — a romance rich in passion, culture, and representation.
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'Gabriela and His Grace' - Fiery Romance, Mexican Roots, and Representation

OutSFL @outsfl.bsky.social · 7d

MOVIES: In horror-comedy Coyotes, Justin Long and Kate Bosworth fight off a pack of killer coyotes terrorizing the Hollywood Hills — with gore, laughs, and a spooky Halloween vibe.
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'Coyotes' - Wild Beasts, Wild Laughs