For many, using a public restroom, living peacefully in a community, and retaining steady and fair employment are basic human rights. However, members of the LGBTQ community aren’t always afforded those same luxuries. In fact, there is little to no protection for them at all. That’s why longtime LGBTQ leaders Robin Schwartz and Victor Diaz-Herman
When Joseph Zolobczuk thinks about being bullied at his religious school in New York, he remembers the pain of hiding himself. “I didn’t even know what gay was,” he says. “I thought I liked girls like all the other guys did because that’s what all the guys talked about. In an environment where I got
By his own admission, the sentiment never was at the forefront of his mind. But nearly two years after an accident sent him to a trauma center in Miami for more than 50 days, Ralph Pagano understands as well as anyone that life can change in a flash. The chef/restaurateur whose “Naked” titles made him
If you were lucky enough to enjoy the Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, you’re going to love what’s coming next. GFLFW producers 66 Productions announced the inaugural Brews at the Beach Beer Festival. Billed as the only beer festival in South Florida set on the sand, the festival features breweries such as Funky
Just in time for the Holidays, Legends Tavern and Grille is offering a Harry Potter-themed menu for local Potterheads to enjoy. This menu includes specialty drinks, starters, a selection of entrees and a devilishly delicious dessert trio. South Florida diners can experience this marvelous menu until December 14th at the restaurant’s Deerfield Beach location. Wet
“Moon River” When: Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton What: Singer John Lariviere and jazz pianist Phil Hinton join forces to celebrate the work of composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer, who penned classic hits such as “Blues in the Night,” “That Old Black Magic,” “Days of Wine
It seems that every other friend these days have different dietary needs. For vegans and nonvegans, it’s sometimes hard to find a place to eat that caters to both preferences. Enter Beach House Pompano, which recently revealed vegan dishes so tempting that everyone will be wanting them.[image_with_text image=”23709″ title=”Thanu Beach Burger”] Using the restaurant’s Impossible
Join chairperson Tanya Heller and the Royal Dames of Cancer Research on Nov. 23 for the golden anniversary of one of Broward County’s most storied galas. Themed “50 Karats,” the black-tie fundraising event at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music from Remix. Attendees also will have the opportunity
With greater attendance comes greater responsibility, or so it would seem for Joe Cox in his role as president and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science. The sprawling facility in downtown Fort Lauderdale attracts more than 400,000 people each year—more than double the number of annual visitors at the EcoTarium Museum of Science
As part of Lifestyle’s November 2019 cover story, five prominent members of the local LGBTQ community—representing different professions, generations, experiences and backgrounds—opened up about their respective journeys. Mark Goldman Cantor, Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El The back story: The former president of the American Conference of Cantors (2013-16) is celebrating 25 years at Temple
