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This week’s issue is OUT! Her death was preventable. The system failed.
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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.
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Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
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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.
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Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
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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.
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LOCAL: A driver who tried to run down a West Palm Beach LGBTQ run club with his SUV now faces a hate crime enhancement. Members describe a terrifying attack — and a powerful show of community in response.
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Driver Faces Hate Crime After Targeting LGBTQ Run Club
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January 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM
LOCAL: A driver who tried to run down a West Palm Beach LGBTQ run club with his SUV now faces a hate crime enhancement. Members describe a terrifying attack — and a powerful show of community in response.
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This week’s issue is OUT! When home isn’t safe, community steps in — how Sunshine Pride House is helping LGBTQ young adults build stability and hope.
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Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
This week’s issue is OUT! When home isn’t safe, community steps in — how Sunshine Pride House is helping LGBTQ young adults build stability and hope.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/mt7znyme
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
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PETS: Meet Mama: a playful 2-year-old, 30-lb pup who loves kids, toys, and making new friends. Potty-trained, social, and ready for adventures—she’s looking for her forever home.
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Pets | Mama: I'm Great with Kids and I'm Playful
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January 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
PETS: Meet Mama: a playful 2-year-old, 30-lb pup who loves kids, toys, and making new friends. Potty-trained, social, and ready for adventures—she’s looking for her forever home.
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FOOD: Southern comfort meets coastal breeze at Florida Room, the new waterside spot from chefs Jeff McInnis & Janine Booth at The Fort. Think grits, pimento cheese, citrusy seafood, fried chicken—and a patio made for lingering.
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Florida Room: Where Southern Comfort Finds a Coastal Breeze
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January 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
FOOD: Southern comfort meets coastal breeze at Florida Room, the new waterside spot from chefs Jeff McInnis & Janine Booth at The Fort. Think grits, pimento cheese, citrusy seafood, fried chicken—and a patio made for lingering.
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LOCAL: From first step to first 5K: Front Runners’ free Couch to 5K returns Jan. 21 in Fort Lauderdale—no experience, no cost, just community. One past participant went from beginner to half-marathoner.
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Couch to 5K Returns, Turning New Runners into a Community
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January 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
LOCAL: From first step to first 5K: Front Runners’ free Couch to 5K returns Jan. 21 in Fort Lauderdale—no experience, no cost, just community. One past participant went from beginner to half-marathoner.
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TO DO: Drag stars Symone & Gigi Goode, FLIFF 2026 kickoff, Wonder Woman art, Broadway history, charity bingo, dance troupes, and nonstop nightlife—South Florida is stacked Jan. 15–21.
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Things to Do
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January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
TO DO: Drag stars Symone & Gigi Goode, FLIFF 2026 kickoff, Wonder Woman art, Broadway history, charity bingo, dance troupes, and nonstop nightlife—South Florida is stacked Jan. 15–21.
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NATIONAL: Two trans girls at the center of Supreme Court cases don’t fit the stereotypes used to ban trans athletes. One didn’t make her college team; the other never went through male puberty. Their cases could shape what comes next.
Story by Kate Sosin, @19thnews.org
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Story by Kate Sosin, @19thnews.org
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The Trans Athletes at the Center of Supreme Court Cases Don’t Fit Conservative Stereotypes
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January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
NATIONAL: Two trans girls at the center of Supreme Court cases don’t fit the stereotypes used to ban trans athletes. One didn’t make her college team; the other never went through male puberty. Their cases could shape what comes next.
Story by Kate Sosin, @19thnews.org
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Story by Kate Sosin, @19thnews.org
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MUSIC: From Sylvester’s Mighty Real disco legacy to new releases by Neko Case, Jay Som, and Hand Habits, queer artists keep reshaping pop, indie, and dance across generations.
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Q-Music: Mighty Real Queer Artists
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January 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
MUSIC: From Sylvester’s Mighty Real disco legacy to new releases by Neko Case, Jay Som, and Hand Habits, queer artists keep reshaping pop, indie, and dance across generations.
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MOVIES: From indie standouts to bold studio swings, these 8 films defined 2025—from The Baltimorons and Sorry, Baby to queer docs and daring genre hits. Our critic’s picks, ranked.
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In My Humble Opinion, 2025’s 8 Best Movies
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January 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
MOVIES: From indie standouts to bold studio swings, these 8 films defined 2025—from The Baltimorons and Sorry, Baby to queer docs and daring genre hits. Our critic’s picks, ranked.
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HOT DISH: South Florida’s food scene is shifting: Wilton Creamery closes, Courtyard Café adds dinner, Proof debuts shareable plates at friendly prices, The Florida Room opens waterside in FTL, and Southern soul food lands in Wynwood.
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Out With The Old, In With The New
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January 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
HOT DISH: South Florida’s food scene is shifting: Wilton Creamery closes, Courtyard Café adds dinner, Proof debuts shareable plates at friendly prices, The Florida Room opens waterside in FTL, and Southern soul food lands in Wynwood.
tinyurl.com/37u5jfst
tinyurl.com/37u5jfst