Florida Agenda

Former Republican Chair Comes Out It has been rumored for several years and those rumors were amplified when he bought a luxury apartment in the ultra-gay neighborhood of Chelsea in New York City last June, but former Republican National Committee chair- man, Ken Mehlman came out of the closet as being gay. In an interview [...]

Helping Children Have their Holiday Dreams Come True By DALE MADISON Several years ago while writing for another publication, I saw an opportunity with the holidays rapidly approaching and the economy faltering, that there were probably going to be a lot of kids that wouldn’t have the best of times during that holiday season. I [...]

-Founded by Richard Colbert back in 1994, Shadowood II has been providing services to homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. Many of these homeless individuals are also victims of violence once they have informed their loved ones of their status. Accredited for excellence and professional standards by Broward County, Florida, Shadowood II has assisted over 5,000 men and women since 1994. Currently about 55 clients look to Shadowood II for their shelter, food and day to day care.

-With over 200+ participants in this year’s Poverello Bowl-A-Thon, you can only imagine what a party it was. With sponsors Ultimat Vodka and Paton providing coolers with Cosmos and Margaritas for the 20 minute ride on the beautiful luxury Davis Tours coaches, we had the makings for a great event.

Even with the down economy and less teams than last year, nearly $40,000 was raised for the Poverello Food Bank clients.

-Helping Parents Help Their LGBT Children

-Outside of parking and parking meters, the hottest topic at almost every Wilton Manors City Commission meeting is the initiative to beautify Wilton Drive as well as make it safer for pedestrians and commuters alike by decreasing the number of lanes from four to two and increase parking.

Known as “The Main Street Initiative”, the proposal was presented by Doug Blevins, president of Wilton Manors Main Street, an organization of business and property owners charged with making downtown Wilton Manors a better place to work, play, shop and stay.

-The proposal to improve traffic flow and provide more parking on Wilton Drive has taken a huge step forward with the support of the city commission and the commission’s approval to create a Wilton Drive Task Force. The Task Force members will soon be appointed to initiate the plan and help identify any and all sources of possible funding for the Wilton Drive improvements.

-Founded in June 2009, Fit4Life is a gym and spa management company which services eight apartment and condo complexes for their residents in the Fort Lauderdale area and has a have full-service gym of their own in Miami which is open to the public.

Activists Fought for Issue After Gay Polo Tournament (Photo courtesy of Village of Wellington Website) By DMITRY RASHNITSOV The Village of Wellington has amended its Equal Employment Opportunity policy to prohibit discrimination based on both “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” in Village employment. The policy covers the Village’s 258 employees. Currently there are 55,584 [...]

Anita Priest’s Foundation Awards Money to GLBT Youth in the Arts (Photo courtesy of Anita Priest Whispering Angels Memorial Scholarship Fund) BY DMITRY RASHNITSOV Having come off a successful third year of scholarship donation at their banquet this past April, the Anita Priest Whispering Angels Memorial Scholarship Fund is ready to give out more money [...]