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This week’s issue is OUT! How Wicked gave queer Floridians courage, community, and a place to belong.
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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IN MEMORIAM: Philanthropist Michael Kalb has died, leaving a powerful legacy for LGBTQ youth. He helped create Sunshine Pride House, a 12-bed safe home that has supported 60+ young adults in just two years.
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Philanthropist Michael Kalb Dies
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December 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
IN MEMORIAM: Philanthropist Michael Kalb has died, leaving a powerful legacy for LGBTQ youth. He helped create Sunshine Pride House, a 12-bed safe home that has supported 60+ young adults in just two years.
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tinyurl.com/y8u3e74f
MOVIES: Horror runs in Osgood Perkins’ blood. His 2025 film Keeper traps a couple in a “cabin in the woods” with rituals, curses, and a 200-year secret—until a final twist flips the story.
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'Keeper' - ‘Keep’ Away From Him
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December 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
MOVIES: Horror runs in Osgood Perkins’ blood. His 2025 film Keeper traps a couple in a “cabin in the woods” with rituals, curses, and a 200-year secret—until a final twist flips the story.
tinyurl.com/76me45nz
tinyurl.com/76me45nz
FROM THE NEWSROOM: Local journalism isn’t free to make. With national ad revenue nearly gone this year, our paper’s future is at risk. We cover stories others ignore—and we need community support to keep going.
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We Need Your Support: Help Keep Us in Business
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December 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
FROM THE NEWSROOM: Local journalism isn’t free to make. With national ad revenue nearly gone this year, our paper’s future is at risk. We cover stories others ignore—and we need community support to keep going.
tinyurl.com/4bhdxh2e
tinyurl.com/4bhdxh2e
FEATURE: For many queer fans, Wicked isn’t just a musical—it’s comfort, resistance, and survival. From Oz to real life, its magic mirrors queer identity, grief, joy, and political truth.
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A Rainbow Over Oz: How ‘Wicked’ Superfans Find Comfort, Courage, and Queer Magic
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December 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
FEATURE: For many queer fans, Wicked isn’t just a musical—it’s comfort, resistance, and survival. From Oz to real life, its magic mirrors queer identity, grief, joy, and political truth.
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tinyurl.com/4jnt2fmz
PETS: Atlas is a 3-year-old, 59-lb gentle goofball who loves belly rubs, gets along with dogs and kids, and has a calm, sweet nature. He was adopted once—now he’s ready for his forever home.
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Pets | Atlas: A Gentle, Friendly Puppy
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December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
PETS: Atlas is a 3-year-old, 59-lb gentle goofball who loves belly rubs, gets along with dogs and kids, and has a calm, sweet nature. He was adopted once—now he’s ready for his forever home.
tinyurl.com/57pedz7h
tinyurl.com/57pedz7h
This week’s issue is OUT! How Wicked gave queer Floridians courage, community, and a place to belong.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/2b5s4mtv
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/2b5s4mtv
December 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This week’s issue is OUT! How Wicked gave queer Floridians courage, community, and a place to belong.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/2b5s4mtv
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/2b5s4mtv
The wait is over—discover the winners of the OUTSFL 2025 Your Choice Awards.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The wait is over—discover the winners of the OUTSFL 2025 Your Choice Awards.
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tinyurl.com/ybmk9p92
OP-ED: “I’m not gay and religious—I’m gay and spiritual.” An honest reflection on growing up Catholic, desire, self-approval, and finding peace without seeking permission from church or state.
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Gay and Spiritual | Opinion
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December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
OP-ED: “I’m not gay and religious—I’m gay and spiritual.” An honest reflection on growing up Catholic, desire, self-approval, and finding peace without seeking permission from church or state.
tinyurl.com/2ferzhnt
tinyurl.com/2ferzhnt
FOOD: A hidden Fort Lauderdale speakeasy just turned into Santa’s Arctic Workshop. Room Nine 01’s immersive holiday pop-up mixes chic winter vibes, inventive cocktails, and cozy magic—only through Jan. 2, 2026.
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Frozen in Time: A Holiday Cocktail Escape at Room Nine 01
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December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
FOOD: A hidden Fort Lauderdale speakeasy just turned into Santa’s Arctic Workshop. Room Nine 01’s immersive holiday pop-up mixes chic winter vibes, inventive cocktails, and cozy magic—only through Jan. 2, 2026.
tinyurl.com/yrc6h9wy
tinyurl.com/yrc6h9wy
LOCAL: Elf drag, champagne, and an undercover Santa? The season’s most festive toy drive took over Funky Buddha—collecting a record number of toys to help families in Broward during the affordability crisis.
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Elves, Champagne, and Cheer: Undercover Santa Throws the Season’s Most Festive Toy Drive | WATCH
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December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
LOCAL: Elf drag, champagne, and an undercover Santa? The season’s most festive toy drive took over Funky Buddha—collecting a record number of toys to help families in Broward during the affordability crisis.
tinyurl.com/c43b76pv
tinyurl.com/c43b76pv
HOT DISH: Dining out this Christmas? From farm-to-table feasts and ready-to-heat holiday dinners to drag brunches, NYE masquerade balls, and Drag Race queens taking the stage—here’s where to eat and celebrate.
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Holiday Dining: Your Options for Dining Out on Christmas Eve or Day
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December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
HOT DISH: Dining out this Christmas? From farm-to-table feasts and ready-to-heat holiday dinners to drag brunches, NYE masquerade balls, and Drag Race queens taking the stage—here’s where to eat and celebrate.
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tinyurl.com/37see4bh
Know an eligible LGBTQ+ single in South Florida? 💘 Nominations are now open for OutSFL’s 2026 Most Eligible list—featured before Valentine’s Day.
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Nominations Open for South Florida’s Most Eligible List
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December 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Know an eligible LGBTQ+ single in South Florida? 💘 Nominations are now open for OutSFL’s 2026 Most Eligible list—featured before Valentine’s Day.
tinyurl.com/2v8rpanm
tinyurl.com/2v8rpanm
FOOD: Waterfront views, boats drifting by, and sports-bar energy—Bokamper’s in Fort Lauderdale blends a lively bar, relaxed patio dining, cocktails, sushi, burgers, and wings into an easy night out.
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A Night by the Water at Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale
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December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
FOOD: Waterfront views, boats drifting by, and sports-bar energy—Bokamper’s in Fort Lauderdale blends a lively bar, relaxed patio dining, cocktails, sushi, burgers, and wings into an easy night out.
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tinyurl.com/4ek4e72p
HOT OFF THE SHELF: Romantasy is having a moment. From deluxe fantasy collector editions and myth-driven epics to cozy magic and swoon-worthy slow burns, this season’s new releases promise escape, drama, and love.
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Fantasy, Myth & Romance Are Taking Over Our Bookshelves
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December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
HOT OFF THE SHELF: Romantasy is having a moment. From deluxe fantasy collector editions and myth-driven epics to cozy magic and swoon-worthy slow burns, this season’s new releases promise escape, drama, and love.
tinyurl.com/ywmu77sf
tinyurl.com/ywmu77sf
MIAMI-DADE: Powered by LGBTQ voters, Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral runoff 59–40—becoming the city’s first Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years and defeating a Trump- and DeSantis-backed opponent.
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Higgins Wins Miami Mayor’s Race
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December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
MIAMI-DADE: Powered by LGBTQ voters, Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral runoff 59–40—becoming the city’s first Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years and defeating a Trump- and DeSantis-backed opponent.
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LOCAL: After repeated flooding and sewage backups, Wilton Manors plans major infrastructure fixes—replacing aging pipes, boosting capacity by 40%, and upgrading lift stations over the next five years.
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Wilton Manors Looks to Fight Future Floods
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December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
LOCAL: After repeated flooding and sewage backups, Wilton Manors plans major infrastructure fixes—replacing aging pipes, boosting capacity by 40%, and upgrading lift stations over the next five years.
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CULTURE: From zip-on sheets and tough-love books to THC seltzers, plushies with purpose, and luxe wine, these holiday finds mix comfort, humor, and small indulgences—perfect gifts with personality.
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Treats, Trends & Tiny Luxuries for Holiday Giving
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December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
CULTURE: From zip-on sheets and tough-love books to THC seltzers, plushies with purpose, and luxe wine, these holiday finds mix comfort, humor, and small indulgences—perfect gifts with personality.
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tinyurl.com/mpeebee7
OUTFAU: College can be overwhelming for queer students. At FAU, spaces like CAPS support groups and Queer Coffee Hour offer real connection, confidentiality, and community. Here’s where students go to breathe.
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Where FAU’s Queer Students Go To Breathe | Guest Column
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December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
OUTFAU: College can be overwhelming for queer students. At FAU, spaces like CAPS support groups and Queer Coffee Hour offer real connection, confidentiality, and community. Here’s where students go to breathe.
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tinyurl.com/44brzsjh
OP-ED: Philanthropy keeps LGBTQ nonprofits alive as public funding shrinks. South Florida donors like Peter Zimmer and his late husband Jim Stepp have stepped up with major annual grants, proving how generosity can uplift an entire community.
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In Praise of Philanthropy | Opinion
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December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
OP-ED: Philanthropy keeps LGBTQ nonprofits alive as public funding shrinks. South Florida donors like Peter Zimmer and his late husband Jim Stepp have stepped up with major annual grants, proving how generosity can uplift an entire community.
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tinyurl.com/bdh45rvt
OP-ED: Holiday Park reopens after a $9.5M renovation, debuting as a world-class tennis hub and new home of the Orange Bowl Junior Championships.
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Holiday Park’s Grand Renaissance: A Historic Tennis Home Reborn for a New Era | Opinion
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December 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
OP-ED: Holiday Park reopens after a $9.5M renovation, debuting as a world-class tennis hub and new home of the Orange Bowl Junior Championships.
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IN MEMORIAM: Bill Spinosa, founding president of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, has died at 67. A visionary who helped launch GMCSF in 2010, he shaped its mission, built community, and inspired countless lives through music, leadership, and love.
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William ‘Bill’ Spinosa, Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Founder, Dies at 67 | Opinion
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December 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
IN MEMORIAM: Bill Spinosa, founding president of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, has died at 67. A visionary who helped launch GMCSF in 2010, he shaped its mission, built community, and inspired countless lives through music, leadership, and love.
tinyurl.com/bdh3tney
tinyurl.com/bdh3tney
FEATURE: A gay trans man in South Florida is surviving homelessness from his car — juggling safety, hormones, hygiene, and stigma — while finding community and purpose through Compass, even on $2 a day.
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‘I Can’t Look Homeless’ - Navigating Housing Instability as a Queer Trans Man in South Florida
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December 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
FEATURE: A gay trans man in South Florida is surviving homelessness from his car — juggling safety, hormones, hygiene, and stigma — while finding community and purpose through Compass, even on $2 a day.
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tinyurl.com/2phkkkta
OP-ED: Trump is now pressuring U.S. diplomats to sell his anti-immigrant agenda abroad — even as global data shows immigrants commit fewer crimes and keep key industries alive. Rubio’s push is backfiring with allies who see right through it.
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Now Trump Wants to Export Ignorance | Opinion
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December 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OP-ED: Trump is now pressuring U.S. diplomats to sell his anti-immigrant agenda abroad — even as global data shows immigrants commit fewer crimes and keep key industries alive. Rubio’s push is backfiring with allies who see right through it.
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tinyurl.com/ydppve8k
This week’s issue is OUT! Revealing the LGBTQ+ homelessness crisis we rarely talk about.
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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December 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This week’s issue is OUT! Revealing the LGBTQ+ homelessness crisis we rarely talk about.
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/35t8b2hk
Pick up a copy around town or click the link below to read a digital version.
tinyurl.com/35t8b2hk
TO DO: Packed week in South Florida: holiday shows, drag events, concerts, Nutcrackers, fundraisers, festivals, brunches, trivia nights, and more—from Miami to Palm Beach. Don’t miss what’s happening.
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Things to Do
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December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
TO DO: Packed week in South Florida: holiday shows, drag events, concerts, Nutcrackers, fundraisers, festivals, brunches, trivia nights, and more—from Miami to Palm Beach. Don’t miss what’s happening.
tinyurl.com/bddbyux9
tinyurl.com/bddbyux9