Wow, it’s been so long since they started building the joint that I totally forgot about it.  Wilton’s Bier Garden & More is a brand new, upscale bar and dining/nightclub experience in Wilton Manors.

Conveniently located on Wilton Drive, The Garden has a huge selection of beer featuring over 100 bottled beers from around the world and 16 drafts on tap.  Select wines and champagnes are also available.

The Garden also has a bites menu and features a “good sized patio.”  Sounds intriguing to say the least…

Latrice Royale from Miami is the second plus-sized contender reppin large and in charge drag queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race!  

The show debuted in 2009 and each season features 13 drag divas who are tested through a series of tasks to find out who really is the baddest drag bitch.  The ladies are graded on talent, uniqueness and nerve.

Each week, the contestants are judged based on a challenge and the bottom two are put up in a lip-sync for their lives where they basically duke it out.  Latrice must be thrilled and we are even more thrilled for her. She is really putting the Miami and Wilton Manors areas on the map!

If you haven’t checked out her shows make sure you catch her at Palace and Bill’s Filling Station in Wilton Manors before she takes it to the big time!  YOU BETTA WERK…

The number of serious crimes in Wilton Manors occurring within the first half of the year was down almost 6% from last year, according to The Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

“Serious crimes” include the report of murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, larceny and motor vehicle theft.  From January through June 2011, a total of 317 crimes were reported in Wilton Manors, compared with 335 from the year before.

The numbers are as follows:

Murder: 0 in 2011; 2 in 2010;

Forcible rape: 0 in 2011; 0 in 2010;

Robbery: 18 in 2011; 16 in 2010;

Aggravated Assault: 12 in 2011; 10 in 2010;

Burglary: 63 in 2011; 77 in 2010;

Larceny: 215 in 2011; 211 in 2010;

Motor Vehicle theft: 9 in 2011; 19 in 2010;

Overall, the state of Florida’s crime rate dropped by about 2 percent.

Lanham & Associates, Inc. wants to help you avoid foreclosure!  Amen sista!!!!  If you’re a victim of this bad economy and struggling with your mortgage and other home expenses Gary Lanham is offering help.  What’s better than help?  Free help.

The seminar will feature guest speakers like:

• Florida State Representative for District 91, George Moraitis
• Paralegal, Patricia Salois
• Short Sale Negotiator, Brian Karney
• Ivette Lipp from FEMBi Mortgage
• Local landscaping design professional, Luis Llenza

Brian Coldin, the operator of a nudist resort in Bracebridge, Ontario, has challenged the country’s public nudity law in court. He claimed in a case before an Ontario court that Canada’s public nudity laws are too broad and unconstitutional.

Coldin was charged with public nudity after he entered the Ontario outlets of Tim Hortons in 2008 and driving through A&W stores in 2009 without clothes.

Workers at the two dining establishments said the sight of Coldin’s genitals made them uncomfortable.

Nader Hasan, Coldin’s lawyer, will argue on Tuesday that the country’s criminal laws were not aimed to protect the prudish.

Hasan pointed out that innocent acts of nudity – such as sunbathing naked in a backyard or changing clothes at a swimming pool – are punished under current laws.

Hasan conceded that seeing naked bodies may embarrass or make other people uncomfortable, but he stressed there is no evidence that exposure to nude bodies would cause enduring psychiatric harm to people.

Hasan said the public nudity law should only apply if it could be proven that actual harm was caused by the sight of a naked body.

Ontario lawyers pushed for a dismissal of the constitutional challenge. They said that while Coldin is free to strut naked in his private property or a naturist resort, he is not free to do it in public places where people have not been forewarned of his clothesless state or he has not secured their permission to see him au naturel.

The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa is an all male, clothing optional resort located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Gay Wilton Manors.  Voted 2011′s Best Guesthouse, The Cabanas has everything you need for a great vacation or even a great staycation.  For more information click here.

SOURCE: allheadlinenews.com

A congratulations is in order for gay Wilton Manors‘ very own Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa. The Cabanas was voted Best Fort Lauderdale Guesthouse & Spa for 2011.

With a full service European spa, this clothing optional resort boasts amenities like kayaking, cable tv, expanded continental breakfast and so much more.

For additional information on the cabanas, click here.

Congratulations William Pollard of Ann Arbor, Michigan for winning a FREE 3 night stay at The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa.  Not only did William win a 3 night stay at this beautiful gay Wilton Manors guesthouse, he also won a $100 gift certificate to The Cabanas’ own European style men’s day spa.

Don’t forget, the drawings are quarterly.  So be sure to register to win here.

The Cabanas Guesthouse and Spa is an all male clothing optional gay resort located in Wilton Manors, the heart of Gay Fort Lauderdale. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting their compound or had the pleasure of pampering yourself at their full service European style spa, check them out online.

Either way make sure you “Like” The Cabanas on Facebook!!!

Wilton Manors, Florida. The Cabanas, Wilton Manor’s only guesthouse and spa, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.  What started out as a derelict, transient, weekly rental motel called Sante Fe Landings, is now a sprawling and luxurious all male retreat.  Over the ten years, owners John Dorry and Bill Barnish have transformed the property into an oasis for gay men visiting Wilton Manors, the heart of gay Fort Lauderdale.

As soon as guests enter the property, they are immediately immersed in a lush, tropical setting.  Like walking into a modern day Garden of Eden, Palm trees of every variety, ferns and tropical flowers line the walkway.  The rooms are sleek and well appointed, complete with flat screen TV’s and modern bathrooms.  The tranquil sounds of waves from the intracoastal and the two pools join in orchestra to create a serene environment.  The Cabanas is clothing optional but for those who choose to remain clothed, the atmosphere is still inviting and non-intrusive.

As the only guesthouse that’s located on the water, guests can take advantage of the complimentary kayaks and explore the picturesque intracoastal waterways up close.  Complimentary bicycles are also available for those who want a two-wheeled tour of the city.

The Cabanas is perfectly located so that guests can enjoy the myriad of shops, restaurants and nightlife Wilton Manors has to offer.  During the day, visitors can stroll down Wilton Drive and shop the clothing stores as well as the upscale and casual boutiques lining the drive.  Numerous eateries offering Thai, Japanese, Italian and Mexican fare stipple both sides of the road.  After a full day of shopping and sightseeing, guests can retire back to their rooms to relax in the salt water heated pool, hot tub or steam room.  Minutes away from Wilton Manors, guest can return to the strip as the nightlife start to sizzle.

Over the ten years, The Cabanas has undergone vast improvements.  The latest being the addition of the full service day spa.  The Cabanas is the only resort in Wilton Manors that offers this luxury.  From massages to hair removal, this European style day spa pampers its guests from head to toe.  It’s a retreat within a retreat.

Sticking to their tried and tested campaign of offering value and outstanding customer service, The Cabanas has been a favorite destination for gay men around the globe.  From a rundown hotel to luxurious get-away, The Cabanas continues to re-invent and redefine the notion of a gay guesthouse.  It’s the reason why they have not only survived, but thrived for the last ten years.

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.