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We're sad to share the passing of local LGBTQ activist, attorney, and former county mayor, Ken Keechl. He was 60 years old and died less than a year after his husband. The Gazette spoke with locals to share their reactions, and we'll have a full obituary coming soon.
Rest in power.
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Local Activist Ken Keechl Dies at 60
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Ken Keechl, right, with his late husband, Ted Adcock. Photo by J.R. Davis.
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Ken Keechl, an attorney who pioneered LGBTQ family law in Florida, has passed away. The news was announced on social media by his friend, the Rev. Joel Slotnick.
“Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden passing of friend Ken Keechl. He was an amazing man who cared so much about the community. So many roles in government, too, aside from being a great attorney.”
He focused his life’s work on bettering the LGBTQ community around him. Before marriage equality, Keechl worked on domestic partnership law, adoption, and other equality issues.
He was also incredibly prolific in local politics. Keechl was elected to the Broward County Commission in 2006, and served as the county’s first openly gay mayor from 2009-2010. He graduated from Florida State University’s law school in 1987 and began a love affair with law and politics.
Todd Delmay, current president of the Dolphin Democrats, praised his predecessor as a friend and mentor.
“He was a leader in the community and a trailblazer. We are very proud of his past as president of Dolphin Democrats. His counsel was always so wise. He was a kind man and so giving.”
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Drag Queens Mock GOP Candidates at Debate
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Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, and Michael Pence took the stage at the first GOP debate. At Hamburger Mary’s, they were upstaged by Rhonda Santis, Christine Christie, and Michelle Pence.
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Hunters Nightclub Hosts Celebrity Lip Sync Battle
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Hunters Nightclub in Wilton Manors was packed for the annual Celebrity Lip Sync Battle. This year’s event was dedicated to helping Broward House, which was left devastated by April’s flood.
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The Gazette Interviews Hotel Developer Mark Ellert
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TODAY: Customer Appreciation Party
Tatts and Tacos is hosting a customer appreciation party with open bar, complimentary food, and a DJ spinning top 40 and Latin tunes.
SAT: Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Auditions
Are you ready to hit the high notes and harmonize with some of the most talented voices in South Florida? Audition to join the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida and be a part of an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse community.
SUN: Tea Dance Join Women With Pride for a tea dance at The Angeles in Fort Lauderdale with music by DJ Musicat. Proceeds benefit The Pride Center.
MON: "The Penis Talk Show"
Bruce Vilanch will be hosting this long-running show at The Foundry, where naked men get interviewed about the details of their sex lives. It's made even more more hilarious with Vilanch asking the questions.
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Smoke Shop Attendant -- Wilton Manors
Smoking Manors is hiring a smoke shop attendant to give insight and opinions on devices and products, restock/refill small products, cleaning, handle cash register, open/close store, and more. Must be 18 or older.
Assistant Store Manager -- Oakland Park Aldi in Oakland Park is hiring an assistant store manager to take on key store management responsibilities such as supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to develop and grow the team. |
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Sadly, 11-year-old, 52-pound Monte lost his home when his owner died. Neighbors fed and walked him, but Monte stayed in a crate in the backyard when no one was around. This cutie wants to spend his golden years lounging on the couch, going for leisurely walks and being spoiled.
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InTarotGate by Dooney
Water, earth, and fire are in interplay this second week of September, requiring some time away from emotional turmoil that stems from conflicts with people with whom you work closely and who seem to be expecting you to carry the brunt of the burden. The Eight of Cups is a reminder to find solace in endeavors that cultivate your inner self, allowing you to navigate the interpersonal challenges of the reversed Three of Coins kindly, but firmly, thus releasing the sense of burden of the reversed Ten of Wands and learning to embrace that one magic word: delegation.
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