On Monday July 31^st was Diva’s 2^nd annual Miss Wilton Manors Illusion pageant at Elements. She had 4 contestants vying for the title and in the end Noel was the 1^st runner up and the new Miss Wilton Manors Illusion 2006 is Tionna Love.

For those of you who have never had the chance to visit Buck 15 and hang out at Edison Farrow's Simple Life Thursdays, you are really missing a great event. Last Thursday was Dawn's Disco party and the place was packed wall to wall with one of the best looking crowds I've seen in a long time. Buck 15 has been called, "The most underground bar and lounge to ever hit a second-floor loft space." One look and you'll know it's simply "cool." While at the club you can hang out and relax on funky brown and orange cloth sofas or dance on coffee tables that look like they're straight out of the basement of That '70s Show.

Last Friday was the grand opening of China White's Fag-Tabulous Fridays and it appears that once again Jason Tamanini and Jordan Bailey have put together another fabulous event. Mizz Cori emceed the party, Lady Ivy hosted the door and of course there was spectacular eye candy working behind every bar.  Using a music formula similar to their now legendary Hump (Wednesday night), they brought in DJ Shannon, famous for spinning at Crobar's, Back Door Bamby. To borrow a line from last week's ad, Fag-Tabulous Fridays is "Fresh, Young, Hip... and keenly cheap!" Congratulations to the folks at China White!

For two years Peter Burke's Tea Cruise has sailed the waters of the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal and none was more fun than last Sundays Anniversary cruise. Performing on the cruise were former Miss Florida Nikki Adams in the likeness of Madonna and Deja D as Tina Turner. If the girls weren't enough, Manny of Helix Studios and Nick and Steve of Boardwalk performed a scantily clad strip show and then hung out with the crowd afterwards. Also on hand were many local celebrities including photographers J. R. Davis, Pompano Bill and Marks list own Stephen R. Lang. Our hats off to Peter Burke for taking a chance two years ago and daring to do something different, and succeeding.

Raunchy, raucous hit comedy, Another Gay Movie, has spawned Fort Lauderdale Spring Break style parties and contests at three of the areas hottest nightclubs.  Each will offer drink specials and contests for a chance to win some great prizes, including tickets to the Thursday, August 17 Advance Screening of Another Gay Movie at Sunrise Cinemas Gateway 4, which opens the film the following day Friday, August 18. Screening tickets will also be awarded at Chic Optique. Get ready to cut loose. 

Here’s the line-up of events to celebrate Another Gay Movie.

Friday, August 11:  STEEL will offer $1 Blow Jobs and $1 Cocksuckers (drinks of course) and will feature a contest called Eat My Weenie!   The contest involves two people and a hot dog.  Prizes will include tickets to the advance screening, gift certificate from The Pride Factory, DVD movies from TLA Releasing.

Saturday, August 12, Noon – 5:00pm: Chic Optique - For those who are virginally shy … stop by, find a pair of shades, and just ask for your tickets.

Tuesday, August 15:  Elements - Miss Misty Eyez hosts Trannie Shack and a variety of contests including, Wet Jockey Shorts (men), Wet T-Shirts (women), and a game called Tutti Fruiti in My Suiti (think bananas, carrots, cucumbers and where you might stuff them).  Prizes will include tickets to the advance screening, $25 bar tabs, basket of liquor, gift certificates from The Pride Factory, and DVD movies from TLA Releasing. Elements will also offer drink specials.

Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 pm – 11pm: Georgie’s Alibi - At Georgie’s, you’ll receive an advance screening ticket when one of the Alibi’s wait staff or bartenders lei’s ya.   Not only that, enjoy Sex on the Beach (drink special).  Prizes will include tickets to the advance screening and DVD movies from TLA Releasing.

Thursday August 17:  Advance Screening at the Gateway and Post-Screening party at Elements.  Those who won advance screening tickets will be in for a real treat.  Upon arrival at the Gateway, topless hotties will greet and Lei ya right at the door; the event will be MC’d by Misty Eyez.  After the film, Elements will host a post screening celebration where you can get a drink shot for a Lei and win posters for Another Gay Movie.

Friday, August 18: Another Gay Movie, from TLA Releasing, opens at Sunrise Cinemas Gateway 4, located at 1820 E. Sunrise Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. For show times visit check Mark's South Florida List.  Directed by Todd Stephens (Edge of Seventeen, Gypsy 83) and inspired by films like American Pie, Porky’s and even Scary Movie, Another Gay Movie imagines a world where being gay is a non-issue and losing one’s virginity has become top priority. Starring fresh-faced newcomers Michael Carbonaro (winner of the 2006 Outfest Grand Jury Award for OUTstanding Performance), Jonathan Chase, Mitch Morris and Jonah Blechman, the film also features appearances by Scott Thompson, Lypsinka, adult film star Matthew Rush, James Getzlaff (Bravo’s “Boy Meets Boy”) comedian Ant, and a full-frontal Richard Hatch of “Survivor.” 

Project Link of South Florida, Inc., a facility for HIV/Hepatitis C prevention education, counseling, testing, and case management, is pleased to announce that they have moved to their new office located at 4007 North Federal Highway, Oakland Park Florida. The new location will enable them to provide even more HIV and Hepatitis C testing, for those concerned about infection, while also providing medical services, social services, and clinical studies for HIV and Hepatitis C infected individuals living in South Florida.  They encourage you to visit their new office or website at www.plosf.org or you may contact them by phone 954-564-8669 or fax 954-564-8659 during office hours, Monday thru Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Project Link of South Florida is pleased to announce that they will have the assistance of Anthony LaMarca, M.D, the Medical Director for Therafirst Medical Center, which is located next door to Project Link providing easy access for those in need of services, Dr. LaMarca will provide full treatment services for HIV and Hepatitis C individuals. His office offers clinical trials for new medications. His practice does accept most major insurance plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance. Dr. LaMarca, an established physician, and HIV specialist in the Fort Lauderdale area, has extensive experience in HIV/HCV treatment.  His dedicated staff has many years of experience and treats all patients with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality proving to be one of South Florida’s most respected medical offices in South Florida. Project Link of South Florida is also please to announce that they have laid the foundation for their new Medicare and Medicaid satellite office at Project Link. This service will be in full operation by mid September 2006. Coming this January 2007, Project Link will be offering at a sliding scale fee, Psychiatric Counseling, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and free testing for Gonorrhea and Syphilis. Project Link, a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization, began proving personalized HIV services and referrals including pre and post diagnosis for HIV and HCV in January 2005. According to Mr. Jay McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Project Link of South Florida stated that he founded this organization to help the number of growing population infected with HIV and/or HCV. One of their other objectives is to help those individuals who have a limited or no income at all and for those who think they qualify for Ryan White, which assist those who need HIV services. Their mission and purpose is to provide quality prevention education, HIV and Hepatitis counseling and testing, linkage to HIV and Hepatitis medical care and wrap-around services as well as addressing treatment/medication adherence to those individuals at risk for and/or infection with HIV and Hepatitis.

This event promises to be an evening of music, entertainment, food and friends in a prom setting. The adult prom will take place on Saturday, September 16th, at the JW Marriott Miami. Join them early for Prom Photos, a Silent Auction and Reception at 7:00 PM - Dinner, Dancing and Entertainment at 8:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. For more information visit www.pridelines.org

Register to be a Party Host Today and You or Your Guests Could WIN A CRUISE! On Saturday night, September 16th, hundreds of fair-minded Floridians from across the state will host house party gatherings in their homes and together raise thousands of dollars to support Equality Florida. The "Night of 1000 Dinners" is a fun way to share food and drinks with friends and at the same time help Equality Florida in this critical election season. All of our Party Hosts and any guests who join Equality Florida on the "Night of 1000 Dinners" will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a fabulous r family vacations Caribbean cruise for a family of 4 (valued at more than $4,500!). This wonderful prize is made possible through EQFL Florida Council Member Ed Alvut and R Family Vacations. Every Party Matters! The money each house party raises will help Equality Florida reach out to thousands of voters across the state and ensure that the voice of Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community is heard loud and clear on Election Day. To host a party email George Byars, Director of Development, at george@eqfl.org or call (305) 491-1105.

The Goffers is a congenial group of gay and lesbian golfers who have been around for about seven years. They play golf every Sunday and every Wednesday, usually on a Broward County golf course, year round. Their web site, (which is not completely up to date), is www.thegoffers.com, and it explains their games and how to sign up. Their email address is thegoffers@bellsouth.net and their telephone number is 954-565-8003.  They welcome visitors to join them. In addition to their Wednesday and Sunday games, they participate in charity tournaments a few times during the year which sometimes have well over 100 gay and lesbian golfers participating. Those events would also welcome visitors. The next tournament planned is Saturday, October 28, at one of the Palm Aire golf courses, benefiting Tuesday's Angels; registration is at 11:00 AM and tee time is 12:45 PM.