If anyone knows this it should be ya’ll out there in gay Fort Lauderdale.  Apparently members of the LGBT community and republicans both LOVE them some Subway.  That’s right gents…eat fresh.

YouGov BrandIndex ranks the brands with the best buzz by political party and LGBT status and Subway appeared as the number 5 brand among those of the republican party and number 7 among members of the LGBT community.

Has anybody else noticed the over abundance of Subway locations in the Fort Lauderdale area?  As a matter of fact, there is a Subway located almost across the street from The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa.  I don’t know about you, but this is more of a reason to book that summer getaway!

To book your vacation click here or call 866-564-7764 for more details!

On Sunday February 27^th, in conjunction with the nationally televised Oscars, The Manors Entertainment Complex hosted the 2^nd Annual Besties Awards, a ceremony recognizing the best of the best local businesses that cater to the gay consumer.

The awards, which are broken down into categories (like The Oscars), offer not only bragging rights for the winners, but a genuine claim to the exceptionally high standards of service that are provided by their businesses.

Over the past five years alone, the continual investments into The Cabanas amenities and services have generated quite a following within the global gay community, resulting in over 70% of their bookings coming from return guests, year after year.  Even through the harsh and extensive economic downfall, The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa has maintained their growth by providing a truly remarkable experience coupled with unprecedented customer service.

Other nominees within the “Best Guesthouse” category included Aragon Inn, Ed Lugo Resort, Orton Terrace, Pineapple Point, The Royal Palms, and The Worthington.

Hosted by Joe Posa (in drag as Joan Rivers) and his equally interesting sidekick, Mikey Verdugo, the ceremony drew in a packed house. The Oscars were displayed live on numerous oversized screens for those in attendance, while The Besties Awards were presented during each commercial break. The classy, red carpet atmosphere, along with the issuance of awards made for a genuinely exciting and equally entertaining evening.

Upon acceptance of their award, John Dorry and Bill Barnish (owners of The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa) thanked the community, their loyal and ever-expanding customer base, and Lary Arnett of Times Ten Creative Marketing Solutions for his outstanding work which has helped them achieve the status of “The Best Guesthouse in Fort Lauderdale.”

“On behalf of Bill, myself and the entire staff at The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa are very grateful and thankful for all of the support we have received over the past 10 years and happily look forward to many more years of offering our guests a joyful and memorable experience at our Guesthouse & Spa”.

For more information, a virtual tour, or to book reservations at the multiple-award-winning Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa, visit them online at www.TheCabanasGuesthouse.com today.  To book by phone or to inquire about special requests, contact The Cabanas by phone at 954.564.7764 or 866.564.7764 (toll-free).  As the Besties Award implies, there isn’t a finer place to stay during your next visit to Gay Fort Lauderdale.

Yes, it’s already November. Thanksgiving is just around the corner with Christmas and New Years soon to follow. The hot weather has tapered off and as we enjoy some beautiful South Florida nights there are a lot of us sharing the desire lately to get out and enjoy ourselves. Surely there never seems to be a shortage of exciting things to do here, but now is the time when Florida is at its best – the winter months. Don’t let your November go to waste! Get out there and have some fun, there’s more than enough to go around.

Friday November 19^th: Filthy Gorgeous @ Score in Miami Beach. Visit www.ScoreBar.net for more information.

Saturday November 20^th: Demon Pack T-shirt show @ The Manor in Wilton Manors. Visit  www.themanorcomplex.com for more info.

Friday November 26^th: The Leather Masked Ball @ Sea Monster Nightclub in Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.leathermaskedball.org for tickets and more info.

Friday November 26^th: Bear Appreciation Party @ Bills Filling Station in Wilton manors. Visit www.BillsFillingStation for more info.

Friday November 26^th: Bearlesque – Holiday Edition @ The Manor in Wilton Manors. Visit www.bearnationevents.com for more info

And don’t forget that November 24^th – 29^th is White Party Week at Vizcaya in Miami Beach! The white party benefits Care Resource which is an organization that helps care of individuals living with HIV & AIDS throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. It’s a phenomenal party year after year with 2010 promising to be the best yet! Many special events are planned throughout the week – don’t miss out! For more information about White party 2010 or to purchase tickets, please visit www.whiteparty.org/events today. The 2010 white Party will be the final time after 25 years that the event is held at Vizcaya. Organizers claim it costs too much to host at the Miami landmark.

If you plan on visiting South Florida to attend the ever popular White Party, be sure to check out The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa for the ultimate resort stay! The Cabanas is an all male clothing-optional guesthouse located in the heart of Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale. Just minutes from the gay district and minutes from the beach, Cabanas is an all-around favorite among locals and travelers alike. Make your reservations today!

On Sunday June 20th, the streets of Wilton Manors will be closed to traffic as the party begins for the Stonewall Street Festival, now in its 10th year. The festival is an annual celebration in memory of the Stonewall Riots of  June 28th, 1969 – a critical date in history marking the beginning of the fight for Gay and Lesbian rights in the USA. This year’s festival is predicted to be the biggest yet, with an estimated 30,000 people to be in attendance throughout the day. The party will be held on Wilton Drive and begins with an hour long parade at 11:00am, followed immediately by the festival itself at about 12:00 noon. There will be a central main stage, on-street beverages, a food court and two dance tents with local DJ’s.  Don’t miss out on this event! For more information, visit the Stonewall Festival’s official webpage HERE.

by South Florida Gay News

After a highly successful event in 2009, the City of Miami Beach is gearing up for another historic Gay Pride Parade Festival and Expo set for Saturday, April 17 on Ocean Drive.

With award-winning actress Sharon Gless and army activist/Iraq veteran Lt. Dan Choi serving as Grand Marshals, crowds are expected to exceed 25,000; an amazing accomplishment according to Pride organizers for an event in its second year. View a Schedule of Events.

Pride Parade Highlights

The Pride Parade begins at noon at 5th Street on Ocean Drive, with a diverse range of festive floats and more than 1,000 people participating in the parade.  One of the most popular highlights of the parade is the Legacy Couples – 28 LGBT couples who have been in committed relationships for 20 years or more; George Volpe and Peter Santangelo have been together the longest, for 66 years.

Another highlight of the Parade is the Key West Rainbow Flag, a 100-foot piece of the flag created by the Key West GLBT Community Center.  Originally 8,000 feet long (1.25 miles), the flag contained 25 miles of seams before being broken up and donated to several LGBT organizations across the nation.  It was created at the request the late Harvey Milk and was designed by Gilbert Baker, designer of Milk’s eight-color flag 32 years ago. The Key West flag includes more than 18,000 yards of nylon fabric, 25 miles of seams and weighs more than three tons.

Many of the parade entrants will ride in classic cars, with Sharon Gless and Dan Choi leading in a vintage Rolls Royce.  South Beach performer Elaine Lancaster will ride in a classic Lindberg as part of the “Miami Beach 25/7” contingent, the same car that Madonna drove in the film Dick Tracy.

Pride Festival and Expo – Lummus Park, between 10th and 14th Streets

Immediately following the parade, the Expo will feature 150 booths, food kiosks, exhibits and a family-friendly play zone, creating a massive Gay Pride exhibition area for businesses, community organizations and entertainers to showcase their pride and support of LGBT equality.

Two entertainment stages will showcase local, national and international recording artists and music sets by international DJs (see schedule for details).

Pride Cruise

From Ocean Drive to the ocean, Miami Beach Gay Pride continues with the first-ever “Pride Celebration at Sea,” Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, a four-night/five-day voyage aboard the Norwegian Sky with stops in Grand Bahama, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.  The cruise is produced by Source Events, with a portion of tickets sold to be donated to Miami Beach Gay Pride.

An Eco-Friendly Pride Event, featuring The Green Team

ECOMB, the Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches, in partnership with several local businesses, has developed a series of strategies to “Green” Miami Beach Gay Pride, including:

• A comprehensive Recycling program along Ocean Drive and Expo Area. Recycling bins courtesy by Waste Management
• Energy needs to be produced by Biodiesel Generators, provided by Sidram Power
• Transportation and recycling support by EZGO Street Legal Electric LSV Cars, courtesy of Advantage Golf Cars
• Green Team volunteers will ensure that the site remains clean and free of debris and/or recyclables. T-shirts made of organic cotton provided by Boucher Brothers Management.
• Organic food and smoothies to be provided by Pasha
• Serving utensils, napkins and drink cups made of recycled and recyclable plastic

Our Mission
Miami Beach Gay Pride brings together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBT community by producing free, safe, quality mass-appeal events that are open to all, such as the Parade, Festival and adjunct Miami Beach Pride sanctioned events.

Sponsors
Bar 721, Belvedere Vodka, BioScrip, City of Miami Beach, ECOMB, Felix Becerra, GLBT Community Projects Fund, HotFlyers, Icandee Events, Kersten Communications, Max Losk, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Miami-Dade County, Mova, National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, Palace, TD Bank, Dade Community Foundation, Source Events, The Treister Murry Agency, Twist, Unity Coalition, Wachovia and Wolfe

Media Sponsors
Ambiente, Atlantic Broadband, Edge, Florida Agenda, HotSpots, Latino Boys Magazine, Mark’s List, Natural Awakenings, Passport Magazine, Plum TV, South Florida Gay News, Wire,  93.9 and Y-100.

For further information, please go to www.MiamiBeachGayPride.com.

Actress Charlize Theron has repeated her calls for gay marriage, saying she will not tie the knot with her boyfriend until gay and lesbian couples can do the same.
Appearing on The View on Thursday, she was asked by host Barbara Walters when she would marry long-term boyfriend Stuart Townsend. Theron replied: “I don’t want to get married because I feel that right now the institution of marriage feels very one-sided, and I want to live in a country where we all have equal rights.”

Several years ago, she was honoured by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for increasing “visibility and understanding” of homosexuality.