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Designer Juan De La Cruz brought his new couture collection to the Hotspots! Happening Out headquarters on North Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors.
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LGBTQ Fashion Show Rocks Wilton Manors
By John Hayden
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Fashion has long been idolized by the LGBTQ community, and April 19 saw a fashion show that was LGBTQ on steroids.
Coming shortly after Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week, designer Juan De La Cruz brought his new couture collection to the Hotspots! Happening Out headquarters on North Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors.
“Juan was an artist I thought was super fashion-forward and amazing because he upsold and recycled clothes, which is something I love about artists,” model FayWhat?! said moments before the show.
She is a vocal advocate of avoiding “fast-fashion” in favor of reusing materials.
“Juan De La Cruz is a wonderful designer,” FayWhat?! added. “It’s all LGBTQ folks who are walking the runway. Lots of Black and Brown folks, which makes me happy.”
Fay reached out to the designer to make sure he was being inclusive. He was already on it and asked her for help.
“I do, I do [have diversity] but I need another girl. You available?” he asked Fay. She was, and she stole the show as one of the last models to walk the runway. |
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A Hidden Gem, Good Wine, and Great Friends at OL’ Days
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After a hectic few weeks filled with work and life responsibilities, I was craving some quality time with a couple of my closest friends. So, when I received an invitation to check out OL’ Days in Fort Lauderdale, I immediately thought, "This is the perfect place for a girls’ night."
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Frustration Is Building With Lack of Development
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Taxes go up, buildings do not. Restless citizens are speaking out.
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TODAY: Happy Hour
Kickstart your weekends with Late Night Happy Hour at La Mexicana Taco Bar.
SAT: Candle Painting
Join Pottery-by-the-Sea for a fun evening of painting your own set of four taper candles.
SUN: Drag Brunch
Enjoy Drag Brunch at The Well.
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Executive Personal Assistant -- Fort Lauderdale
Careers Done Write, Inc. is hiring an Executive Personal Assistant to schedule and coordinate Zoom and in-person meetings, manage email correspondence, and handle file storage and retrieval, and more. $90,000 - $100,000 per year.
Front Office Manager (FOM) -- Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is hiring a Front Office Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the front office guest services team, assure guest service standards are being applied consistently and that all hotel and department policies and procedures are followed and adhered to. $57,000 - $67,000 per year.
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Sweet Precious (ID 696065) is a 3-year-old gal who was surrendered because the landlord said no big dogs.
She’s gentle, a little shy at first, and still trying to understand that people can be kind. But once she feels safe, her true personality shines — she’s playful, affectionate, and loves belly rubs, water, treats, and running around in the yard. She’s great with kids, gets along well with other dogs, and just wants to be part of a family again. She’s still gaining her confidence and could use a little help putting on some weight, but her heart is in the right place — she just needs someone to give her a chance. Precious is ready to start over. She’s ready for a home where she can feel safe, loved, and never left behind again. Can you make her wish come true?
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Held in Lummus Park, the 2025 Miami Beach Pride Festival featured three live stages, LGBTQ+ activations, art showcases, and a Trans Pride Pavilion. Thousands gathered to celebrate diversity with food, music, and community. Sponsored by Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs and the City of Miami Beach.
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