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Over the weekend, our media partners at Out South Florida learned that the SMART Ride, now in its 20th year, will be ending after this year's race. The bike ride from Miami to Key West for decades has raised funds for HIV/AIDS organizations, including many right here in Wilton Manors.
-- Christiana Lilly, Editor |
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SMART Ride Abruptly Announces Ending
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Photo via SMART Ride, Facebook.
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The SMART Ride, the venerable fundraiser that’s collected nearly $15M over 19 years, is coming to an end. OutSFL broke the news on social media Sept. 16, and Founder Glen Weinzimer and Executive Director Todd Delmay confirmed the news in a press release a short time later.
The 20th and final 165-mile ride from Miami to Key West will be Nov. 17-18. The SMART Ride, which stands for Southern Most HIV/AIDS Ride, is the only one of its kind in the nation that returns 100% of donations back to the community. Six HIV/AIDS groups throughout Florida were beneficiaries of last year’s ride, which raised more than one million dollars.
Long before the decision was made to shutter the organization, the ride set a goal of two million dollars for the 20th trip.
Delmay was named Executive Director in January, and Weinzimer wanted to use this year to make a smooth transition. The situation changed when Delmay accepted the job as Executive Director at SAVE LGBTQ. SAVE works to advance LGBTQ issues and endorse candidates.
Read more at OutSFL.com.
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Man Accused of Raping ‘Passed Out’ Man at Victim’s Home
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Six Spiritual Centers Up For Broward’s Best in Your Choice Awards
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Fatal Shooting In Wilton Manors
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A 44-year-old man was found unresponsive when WMPD arrived at the scene. He was rushed to the hospital, but efforts to save his life were in vain. The victim was identified as Arland Cata.
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TODAY: Trivia Challenge If "a compendium of useless information" describes your brain, stop by Smarty Pants in Fort Lauderdale and make some use of it as Nikki Adams hosts “GAYme Night.”
WED: Safe T Transgender and Gender Diverse Support Group SunServe's drop-in support group for those who do not conform to gender stereotypes; limited to transgender and gender-queer persons only.
THURS: Back to the Drive Celebration With Billy Porter
Join Stonewall for a night of music, dancing and fun at The Venue, benefiting its Stonewall National Education Project's National Task Force taking on the root causes of prejudice and hate in our educational system.
FRI: "Clark Gable Slept Here"
When the corpse of a naked male prostitute is found in his client's hotel room during the Golden Globe Awards, Jarrod Hilliard and hotel manager Gage Holland are left to sweep things under the rug. The latest play to hit The Foundry.
SAT: "Sordid Lives" New to Empire Stage, when Peggy hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas.
SUN: The Flamingo Flea Enjoy a Sunday fun day at Tarpon River Brewing with more than 30 hand-crafted vendors, live music, brunch and craft beers. Dogs welcome!
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Line Cook -- Wilton Manors
Bona Italian Restaurant in Wilton Manors is in search of a saute cook/pizza cook with a minimum of two years experience as a saute cook and making hand-tossed pizza.
Grocery Clerk -- Oakland Park
Grocery clerks at Sprouts Farmers Market can be found stocking shelves, filling the frozen foods bins, and helping maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the store.
Are you hiring? Send us your job listing with details to islanderwm@gmail.com. |
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Tijuana Flats has got that drip!
The Tex Mex restaurant is rolling out a new collection of dishes with its famous gold queso.
The Cheesy Queso-Dilla is served up with classic shredded chicken or beef, queso, cheddar jack, sour cream, tomato and onions. Served with chips and starting at just $9.99. |
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"A Night With the Divas" at Lips benefitted the work of CAN Community Health. The event was hosted by Amanda Austin and special guest performers included Jhoan Acevedo, Peter Bisuito, Brian Mason and Bill Schultz. (Photos by J.R. Davis)
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Our mailing address is: The Islander | 2520 N. Dixie Highway | Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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