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Hundreds gathered at the Rainbow Bridge connecting Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale on July 26.
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City Rallies for Rainbow Crosswalks
By John Hayden
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Gov. Ron DeSantis is good at burning bridges, but South Floridians are intent on saving bridges. On July 26, hundreds gathered at the Rainbow Bridge connecting Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale. It’s part of a response to orders by state and national officials to erase rainbow crosswalks.
Wilton Manors Mayor Scott Newton says the city has not received a notice to destroy the art, supporters of free speech are being proactive. Eric Swanson, who performs under the name Miss Bouvèé, is a leading organizer in the fight to keep LGBTQ culture on the streets and out of the closet.
While rainbow crosswalks are drawing the most attention, the state appears intent on targeting all forms of street art. It remains to be seen if the rainbow bridge could end up drawing the ire of the state in the future.
“It’s important to show there is power in numbers. It’s important to show that a crosswalk isn’t just a crosswalk, a bridge is not just a bridge.” he said in an interview posted on social media. “It’s a symbol of safety and a safe space in our community.”
Florida is sending removal notices to cities with rainbow crosswalks. They sent a team in the middle of the night to remove the one at the Pulse Nightclub memorial in Orlando.
Volunteers came out and restored it with chalk. Now pictures show state troopers watching over the crosswalk to make sure it isn’t “vandalized” again.
One person points out that there are now more police preventing a paint job than were on hand the night of the massacre.
Earlier that evening, there was a rally to support Fort Lauderdale’s rainbow crosswalk at Sebastian Beach. The road in question is essentially a street in name only. It connects northbound and southbound A1A and is less than a half-block long.
Wilton Manors Vice Mayor has been sounding the alarm on this for weeks, and his Facebook profile says “Crosswalks aren’t the problem. Hate is. Illuminate love.” |
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Florida Cities Fight State’s Order to Erase Pride Crosswalks
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Under cover of night, the state painted over the rainbow crosswalk at Pulse nightclub — the site of the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history — sparking outrage in Orlando and beyond.
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Decide the Winners of Your Choice Awards
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OutSFL would like to congratulate all of this year’s nominees for our annual Your Choice Awards contest.
Thousands of people submitted nominations for over a hundred categories that helped us decide on a final list of nominees for each category. Voting is now open for the finalists. Vote here.
Deadline is Sept. 10.
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Aquaplex Thrives With New Show, New Vision, and Global Ambitions
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Oh, what a difference a year makes. In August 2024, Lips was closing its doors, a victim of indifferent ownership and a lack of fresh ideas or vision. After a last minute deal to keep the doors open, a rebrand as Aquaplex and an extensive renovation, the venue is doing better than ever.
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TODAY: Happy Hour
Kickstart your weekends with Late Night Happy Hour at La Mexicana Taco Bar.
SAT: GAGAVERSE Drag Brunch
Palmyra Lounge and Jose Marrero Present: GAGAVERSE Drag Brunch.
SUN: Paws in Town
Get ready for a paw-some time at Paws in Town Summer Edition Welcome to Hawaii - where furry friends and sunshine meet for a fun-filled day.
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Executive Assistant -- Fort Lauderdale
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