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This week’s issue is OUT! Her death was preventable. The system failed.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
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Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
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BOOKS: New book Money Proud reframes personal finance through a queer lens, tackling debt, wealth-building, and money shame — with practical tools LGBTQ readers can actually use.
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'Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future'
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January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
BOOKS: New book Money Proud reframes personal finance through a queer lens, tackling debt, wealth-building, and money shame — with practical tools LGBTQ readers can actually use.
tinyurl.com/jt7da7pn
tinyurl.com/jt7da7pn
OP-ED: Vance and Miller falsely claim ICE agents have criminal immunity — but the killing of Renee Good shows why federal officers can still face murder charges.
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Vance and Miller are Lying About Criminal Immunity for Rogue ICE Agents | Opinion
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January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
OP-ED: Vance and Miller falsely claim ICE agents have criminal immunity — but the killing of Renee Good shows why federal officers can still face murder charges.
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LOCAL: Julian’s Fountain of Youth has regained its nonprofit status after nearly two years — and the IRS ruling is retroactive, meaning past donors can still claim deductions.
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Big Change in Wilton Collective’s Non-Profit Status | WATCH
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January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
LOCAL: Julian’s Fountain of Youth has regained its nonprofit status after nearly two years — and the IRS ruling is retroactive, meaning past donors can still claim deductions.
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A&E: NYC cabaret favorite Anne Steele brings This One’s For the Girls to Sunshine Cathedral Jan. 31 — a powerhouse show celebrating women in music from Aretha to Adele.
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Cabaret Star Anne Steele’s Here For the Girls | WATCH
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January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
A&E: NYC cabaret favorite Anne Steele brings This One’s For the Girls to Sunshine Cathedral Jan. 31 — a powerhouse show celebrating women in music from Aretha to Adele.
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FEATURE: Queer Hike Club SFL is building queer, trans, and nonbinary outdoor community in Palm Beach County with hikes, camping, and paddles — drawing folks from across South Florida.
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Queer Hike Club SFL Builds Community on the Move in Northern Palm Beach County
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January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
FEATURE: Queer Hike Club SFL is building queer, trans, and nonbinary outdoor community in Palm Beach County with hikes, camping, and paddles — drawing folks from across South Florida.
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A&E: Drag Race stars Plastique Tiara & Nymphia Wind team up for The Serpents Tour, celebrating Asian drag, mythology, and sisterhood while spotlighting local AAPI & LGBTQ talent in every city.
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Plastique Tiara & Nymphia Wind Celebrate Asian Drag Artistry As They Kick Off The Serpents Tour
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January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A&E: Drag Race stars Plastique Tiara & Nymphia Wind team up for The Serpents Tour, celebrating Asian drag, mythology, and sisterhood while spotlighting local AAPI & LGBTQ talent in every city.
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BOOKS: A surfing detective and an investigative reporter chase corrupt elites in La Jolla while sparks fly in this suspenseful new thriller from true crime author Caitlin Rother.
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'Hooked' - Good Suspense and Romantic Tension
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January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
BOOKS: A surfing detective and an investigative reporter chase corrupt elites in La Jolla while sparks fly in this suspenseful new thriller from true crime author Caitlin Rother.
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BOOKS: Two rival debutantes forced to compete for the same man instead fall for each other in Emma R. Alban’s sapphic Regency romance set in Bath — full of banter, pining, and chaos.
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'Like In Love With You' - A Rivals-to-Lovers Sapphic Romance
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January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
BOOKS: Two rival debutantes forced to compete for the same man instead fall for each other in Emma R. Alban’s sapphic Regency romance set in Bath — full of banter, pining, and chaos.
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MOVIE: Oscar-nominated animated debut Arco follows a 10-year-old time traveler who crash-lands in 2075, bonding with a girl amid climate chaos, rainbows, and subtle queer coding.
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‘Arco’ is Rainbow Bright
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January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
MOVIE: Oscar-nominated animated debut Arco follows a 10-year-old time traveler who crash-lands in 2075, bonding with a girl amid climate chaos, rainbows, and subtle queer coding.
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LOCAL: A mother returns to Fort Lauderdale every January seeking justice for her son, Jason Marous, an out gay man murdered in 2023. Despite surveillance footage and a $50K reward, the case remains unsolved.
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Mother Mourns Her Son, Fights For Justice
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January 26, 2026 at 2:32 PM
LOCAL: A mother returns to Fort Lauderdale every January seeking justice for her son, Jason Marous, an out gay man murdered in 2023. Despite surveillance footage and a $50K reward, the case remains unsolved.
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LOCAL: Wilton Manors just unveiled 10 new EV charging stations at City Hall — the largest EVgo site in Florida. Faster chargers, no parking fees, and a big step toward cleaner air.
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New Charging Stations In Wilton Manors | WATCH
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January 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
LOCAL: Wilton Manors just unveiled 10 new EV charging stations at City Hall — the largest EVgo site in Florida. Faster chargers, no parking fees, and a big step toward cleaner air.
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This week’s issue is OUT! Her death was preventable. The system failed.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/mr3csvkb
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/mr3csvkb
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This week’s issue is OUT! Her death was preventable. The system failed.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/mr3csvkb
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/mr3csvkb
A&E: Flagler Museum extends its iconic department store exhibit through May 24, GMCSF’s ABBA-themed concert is already 50% sold out, Aventura Center rolls out tribute shows to Tina, Bee Gees, Bette & more — plus a fundraiser for beloved music director Gabe Salazar.
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Service Me with a Smile and Support for a Friend
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January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A&E: Flagler Museum extends its iconic department store exhibit through May 24, GMCSF’s ABBA-themed concert is already 50% sold out, Aventura Center rolls out tribute shows to Tina, Bee Gees, Bette & more — plus a fundraiser for beloved music director Gabe Salazar.
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TO DO: Comedy nights, Pride events, drag brunches, Broadway stars, Nina Flowers, and Miami nightlife — here’s what’s happening across South Florida Jan. 22–28.
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Things to Do
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January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
TO DO: Comedy nights, Pride events, drag brunches, Broadway stars, Nina Flowers, and Miami nightlife — here’s what’s happening across South Florida Jan. 22–28.
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A&E: Broadway history, queer storytelling, jazz legends, global orchestras, and Miami premieres — the Arsht Center’s 2026 season is stacked with culture, icons, and must-see moments.
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Arts in Bloom: Arsht Center’s 2026 Season Celebrates Queer Stories, Global Icons & Miami’s Cultural Heartbeat
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January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A&E: Broadway history, queer storytelling, jazz legends, global orchestras, and Miami premieres — the Arsht Center’s 2026 season is stacked with culture, icons, and must-see moments.
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A&E: Two South Florida theaters opened powerhouse shows on legacy and inheritance — Zoetic Stage’s The Inheritance and Island City Stage’s The Little Foxes — with sold-out houses and award-worthy performances.
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Two Stories of Legacies Sparkle on Stage
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January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A&E: Two South Florida theaters opened powerhouse shows on legacy and inheritance — Zoetic Stage’s The Inheritance and Island City Stage’s The Little Foxes — with sold-out houses and award-worthy performances.
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LOCAL: Comedy icon Bruce Vilanch workshopped his new play about writing the 1989 Oscars in Wilton Manors, drawing big laughs — and says the full production could return after a California run.
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LGBTQ Comedy Icon Bruce Vilanch Workshops New Show | WATCH
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January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
LOCAL: Comedy icon Bruce Vilanch workshopped his new play about writing the 1989 Oscars in Wilton Manors, drawing big laughs — and says the full production could return after a California run.
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HOT OFF THE SHELF: February reads are bringing magic, cowboys, cozy winter romance, and even couples’ financial empowerment — from a ghostly duology finale to ranch love triangles and relationship money guides.
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Feels, Finales & Fresh Starts
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January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
HOT OFF THE SHELF: February reads are bringing magic, cowboys, cozy winter romance, and even couples’ financial empowerment — from a ghostly duology finale to ranch love triangles and relationship money guides.
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LOCAL: Wilton Manors commissioners are pausing most new hires amid proposals that could eliminate property taxes — a move that could gut local control. Four key positions will still be filled as lawmakers debate major changes.
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Hire & Lower: Commissioners Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty
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January 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
LOCAL: Wilton Manors commissioners are pausing most new hires amid proposals that could eliminate property taxes — a move that could gut local control. Four key positions will still be filled as lawmakers debate major changes.
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LOCAL: Hollywood’s My Hollywood Pride returns for year five — celebrating a perfect 100 score on HRC’s Equality Index, a new Arts Park location, family-friendly events, and the Hard Rock lighting its iconic guitar for Pride.
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High Five! My Hollywood Pride Back for Fifth Year | WATCH
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January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
LOCAL: Hollywood’s My Hollywood Pride returns for year five — celebrating a perfect 100 score on HRC’s Equality Index, a new Arts Park location, family-friendly events, and the Hard Rock lighting its iconic guitar for Pride.
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OUTFAU: From free donuts to QR codes and protests, FAU’s College Democrats have become one of the most visible forces on campus — quadrupling their following from 300 to 1,200 and driving student voter engagement ahead of major Florida elections.
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The College Democrats: Method to the Madness | YCA Winner
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January 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
OUTFAU: From free donuts to QR codes and protests, FAU’s College Democrats have become one of the most visible forces on campus — quadrupling their following from 300 to 1,200 and driving student voter engagement ahead of major Florida elections.
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BOOKS: Need a mental reset? Four new books dive into gaslighting, war and the brain, common knowledge, and even how to harness your dreams for better mental health.
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Books to Clear Your Mind: Four New Titles on Mental Health and the Human Brain
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January 15, 2026 at 3:07 PM
BOOKS: Need a mental reset? Four new books dive into gaslighting, war and the brain, common knowledge, and even how to harness your dreams for better mental health.
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HOT DISH: Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns Jan. 19–25, spotlighting Broward’s top chefs with tastings, collab dinners, classes, and marquee events like BBQ at the Beach and The Grand Tasting.
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Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Puts Local Hospitality Industry In The Spotlight
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January 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
HOT DISH: Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns Jan. 19–25, spotlighting Broward’s top chefs with tastings, collab dinners, classes, and marquee events like BBQ at the Beach and The Grand Tasting.
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OP-ED: The LGBTQ community champions underdogs — but what happens when one of us wins? An opinion on why success makes us uneasy, and why equality must include power, leadership, and influence.
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Who Do We Cheer When We Win? | Opinion
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January 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
OP-ED: The LGBTQ community champions underdogs — but what happens when one of us wins? An opinion on why success makes us uneasy, and why equality must include power, leadership, and influence.
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OP-ED: South Florida author Scot Rogers turns Wilton Manors satire into a sharp, outrageous novel series — from a gay pool party “shitshow” to a wealthy, dysfunctional Hicksville family saga.
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From Wilton Manors to Hicksville: The Times of Scot Rogers | Opinion
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January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
OP-ED: South Florida author Scot Rogers turns Wilton Manors satire into a sharp, outrageous novel series — from a gay pool party “shitshow” to a wealthy, dysfunctional Hicksville family saga.
tinyurl.com/zwctf5pa
tinyurl.com/zwctf5pa