12.25.2025 • 1DECEMBER 25, 2025VOL. 3 • ISSUE 52VISIT US ONLINE AT OUTSFL.COM OUTSFL @OUTSFL @OUTSFL OUTSFL @OUTSFL.BSKY.SOCIAL OUTSFL LIVEOUR PAGESYOUR VOICEOUR YEAR IN PHOTOSMOMENTS OF JOY, RESISTANCE, AND CONNECTION ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA’S LGBTQ COMMUNITY
2 • 12.25.2025 December 25, 2025 • Volume 3 • Issue 52PO Box 23817 • Oakland Park, FL 33307OutSFL newspaper is published on a weekly schedule. You should not presume the sexual orientation or gender identity of any featured individuals solely based on their names, appearance, or inclusion within this publication. Any opinions shared within stories, columns, graphics, or letters to the editor should not be assumed to represent the opinions of OutSFL, its Publisher, or its co-founders. Any stories or content, either in print or online, and also including any articles that are featured in conjunction with any media partners, are protected under federal copyright and intellectual property laws, and this ownership is carefully and jealously guarded by this media group. Nothing that is published may be reprinted, either in whole or in part, without first receiving written consent from the Publisher, Jason Parsley. OutSFL is owned by Jason Parsley and Justin Wyse, and is represented legally by Russell Cormican. As a private corporation, OutSFL reserves the right to enforce its own standards regarding the suitability of advertising copy, illustrations, and photographs.Copyright © 2025 J&J Media Group.PUBLISHERJason Parsley [email protected] Wyse [email protected] TO THE EDITOR Kimberly SwanART DIRECTORJulie PalmerGRAPHIC DESIGNERSKyle Willis • Craig TuggleGRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANTBrendon J. LiesARTS & CULTURE EDITORRick Karlin [email protected] EDITORJohn Hayden [email protected] BEACH COUNTY EDITORClinton Engelberger [email protected] Davis • Carina MaskSOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORAndrés EchavarríaCOLUMNISTSBrian McNaught • Jesse Monteagudo Sabrina Haake • Fred Fejes John Porter • Kelly GhweinemSPECIAL TO OUTSFLSteve RothausCORRESPONDENTSJohn McDonald • Kevin Assam • Deon JeffersonAurora Dominguez • Denise Brown • Mary Rasura Amancio Paradela • Terri SchlichenmeyerGregg Shapiro • Kennedy McKinney • Larry PrintzChristian “CJ” Walden • Robert ColePUBLISHING CONSULTANTPier AngeloSALES & MARKETINGFor ad placement, call 954-514-7095SALES MANAGERSEdwin Neimann [email protected] Carvana [email protected] SERVICESRichie Wilson • Johnathan Rey • Tyler BraytonNATIONAL ADVERTISINGRivendell Media 212-242-6863Spot an error? Let us know at [email protected]: Photo by JR Davis.CAN’T WAIT FOR PRINT?FOLLOW US ONLINE.OUTSFL.COMJACK MCDONALD SERVES ‘SWEET LITTLE PAINTINGS’ IN KEY WESTOwning and operating a small business is challenging in the best of times.These are not the best of times.Our journalism matters now more than ever. And the best part is that it’s free for everyone in our community.But behind the scenes, it is not free to produce. We have to pay writers who dig for the truth. Editors who sharpen the narrative. Designers who make the paper readable and beautiful. Printers who put ink on paper. A distribution team to make sure every box gets a copy.That’s real people, real paychecks and real livelihoods.Our business model depends on local businesses taking out ads and partnering with us to reach the readers who live, work and shop here. Normally, that is supplemented by national advertisers, which helps stabilize our budget.This year has been different.For the first nine months, we received almost nothing from national advertisers.That shortfall has disrupted our financial forecast and put the future of this paper at risk.We’re not just a business. We’re a community institution. We cover stories other outlets ignore. We follow stories Jason ParsleyHIGHLIGHTWE NEED YOUR SUPPORTothers don’t. We hold power accountable. We celebrate our diversity. We lift up voices that too often go unheard. But none of that survives without support.So here’s the ask.Consider giving your own gift to us.A one-time donation, a monthly contribution, whatever you can afford, makes a difference.There are other ways to support us as well, such as sharing our stories on social media and subscribing to our newsletters. Know a business that might benefit from advertising with us? Send them our way. Help them connect with loyal local readers — and help HELP KEEP US IN BUSINESSBECOME A MEMBER:us keep the lights on.And we’re not stopping there.We’re launching a membership. We haven’t worked out all the details yet, but you can be an early subscriber by following the QR code on the page. This paper belongs to you. Its future shouldn’t be left to chance. So help us stay in business so we can keep serving you.
12.25.2025 • 3OLIVER LARKIN | DEMOCRAT FOR CONGRESSFLORIDA'S 23RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTTO RSVP, SCANTHE QR CODE OR VISIT:SECURE.ACTBLUE.COM/DONATE/OFC_WILTON_DEC29PROUDLYENDORSEDBYOliver Larkin is running agrassroots campaign withoutcorporate PAC funds torepresent all South Floridians.He believes Wilton Manors andSouth Florida's LGBTQ+ communitydeserves a representative whoshows up locally and leadsnationally for equality andour civil liberties in Congress.You're invited to join Oliverfora special year-end event atThe Well on Wilton Drive at7 pm ET, Monday,December 29.JOIN OUR YEAR-END EVENT
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12.25.2025 • 5FEATUREOUTSFL.COM/YCA2025YOUR CHOICE AWARDS ONLINECHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS FROM BROWARD, PALM BEACH, MIAMI-DADE, AND THE KEYSTHE BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINER & MUSICIAN (FEMALE) IS...Natasha Ricketts is having a moment, and Wilton Manors is celebrating right along with her. This is her first win in the Your Choice Awards taking home Best Musician (Female) and tying for Best Local Entertainer in Broward. “Oh, this is totally surreal. I didn’t know half of Wilton even knew my name!” she said. Known for her “Purple Goddess” shows, Ricketts invites audiences to feel “sexy, joyful, and beautiful come as you are, and leave just a little bit hornier, happier, and feelin’ yo-self!!” As a big, loud, openly pansexual performer, she says she’s finally “unleashed.” Catch her Wednesdays at Pitch, Please!, Saturdays for Megamix, and this spring in Jagged Little Pill.Jennifer McClain also tied for Best Local Entertainer.Staff Courtesy photo.ON STANDS NOW!OR VIEW ONLINE OUTSFL.COM/PRINTVol. 3 Issue 6 • DECEMBER-JANUARY 2025-2026 • OUTSFL.COM
6 • 12.25.2025HOLIDAY TO-DO LISTTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAYPRESENTS AREN’T THE ONLY THING OPENED ON CHRISTMAS DAYThe following bars responded to requests about their hours on Christmas Day, and will be open: Scandals, Alibi, Koyote will be spinning discs at Ramrod, Dina Martin & Suzy Howard will be entertaining at Tropics with a cabaret and dinner. Be naughty at The Jingle Dance at Eagle with DJ Trevor Oldroyd. The Pub opens at 9 a.m., and in case you need a drink after a day with the fam, later there’s a buffet and Miss Bouvėé, who never met an accent mark she didn’t like. Mona’s will be hosting a potluck, check with the bar for details. Gym Bar will be open, but the kitchen will be closed. Rooster’s will be open, but no karaoke.For those who find this a difficult time, The Pride Center has AA meetings scheduled at three different times today.FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26FEEL THE HEAT, GET YOUR NUTS CRACKED, AND DO IT IN THE DARKFeel the “Heat” at Eagle with beat by TDON. The Parker has The Nutcracker by International Ballet Stars and The Norton Museum hosts an Art After Dark party with live music by Cortadito.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 IS J.D. “VIVIAN” VANCE INVITED?Ramrod welcomes DJ Mascari. I did a double-take. At first, I thought it was mascara night at the bar. That would have been embarrassing if I showed up in full leather and full lashes. Oh, those weren’t the lashes you meant? On a related note, The Pride Center hosts the Leather Culture Club of South Florida.Hunter’s got Pop RoyalTea. And you’ll feel the “Urge” at The Manor with Nina Flowers and Cesar Hernandz. By the end of the night at Eagle with music by Alex Ramos, you’ll be “Holly-Dazed.”SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28HOLIDAY MAGICAquaplex closes out its season of Holiday Spectacular brunches today at 2 p.m., and Rick Leonard and Victor Valdez make magic at Tropics tonight.MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 WHAT IS THE PLURAL OF COX?Coxes? Coxi? Coxus? Whatever it is, there’s a whole lot of them at Pub on the Drive tonight, Leila B. Cox hosts Stilettos, with guests Lorna Vando, Mercury A RossCox, Candy Cox, and Sharde Ross. Unfortunately, their Egyptian cousin, Aida, and Russian cousin, Sitanya, were out of town.Shakira’s “Up Close & Personal” at Hard Rock, she may stop in at Le Pub, because I hear she adores the Cox. Looking a little lower on the anatomy, The Parker has “The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.”TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30HAVE YOU EVER SEEN JESSICA CHANNING’S BALLS?They are huge! She’ll be showing them off during bingo at Scandals tonight, and it’s all for charity. “& Juliet” opens at Arsht Center Broadway in Miami, and comedian Elon Gold at The Hub in Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest.WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVETHE SHOE DROPS AT MIDNIGHTWheels Up, the rollerblade group meets at LIT today. Will they skate in NYE, or will they be home powdering their cheeks (you pick which ones)?New Year’s Eve parties have been announced at the following bars as we reached deadline:Aquaplex is having a New Year’s Eve dinner and show for $65, followed by a masquerade ball at 9 p.m. for $95, go to their website for all the particulars. Backyard at Revolution Live is $35 for general admission, $50 for premium open bar from 9 p.m.-midnight, or $375 for a four-top table and open bar (all plus fees).Bourbon St. Pub in Key West will again host the shoe drop, but this year with a new queen in the pump. Sushi has retired and Mulan Alexander has taken over. The party starts at 9 p.m.Eagle rings in the New Year with music by GSP and a VIP Lounge in the Bear Cave.Hard Rock Live, “In Person Jonas Brothers Greetings from 2026.”Hunters’ White Party features DJs indoors and out, The fun starts at 8.HG Rosters is having a $60 dinner and show package starting at 8 p.m. Then there’s another show featuring Melissa St. John and Kash at 11:30.Lucky’s has a huge glow party planned, with drag shows, party favors, and a free champagne toast at midnight.Manor DJ Alex Acosta, “Summit Of The Gods” featuring Erika Norell.Tropics has a quartet of performers and dinner in a package that is less than $60 a person.Kravis hosts Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour.CHECK OUTSFL.COM/TODOEVERY [email protected] by Rick Karlin
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OUR YEAR IN PHOTOS2025As we move into 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year captured in photographs—moments of joy, resistance, celebration, and connection across South Florida’s LGBTQ community.What these images really document isn’t just events. It’s community.Yes, we still face hate. Yes, there are wins and losses—politically and at the ballot box. But hate has never been stronger than us, and it never will be. These pages tell that story clearly: a community that is broad, dynamic, resilient, and very much alive.And the events? We showed up.South Florida’s LGBTQ calendar never slows down, with something happening nearly every month. Here are just a few of the moments we captured this year: • Dancing With the South Florida Stars (January) • Rock the Block | Wilton Manors (February) • Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala (March) • Miami Beach Pride (April) • The Mz OutSFL Pageant (May) • Stonewall Pride (June) • FlockFest (July) • PrideFête (August) • Julian’s Reverse Quinceañera (September) • Wicked Manors (October) • World AIDS Day Concert (November) • OutSFL Your Choice Awards (December)To see these moments as they unfold throughout the year, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/outsfl and on Instagram @outsfl.This special issue would not be possible without the extraordinary work of photographers JR Davis and Carina Mask. Together, they have spent decades documenting LGBTQ life in South Florida—week after week, event after event—quietly building an archive of our shared history.There are only a handful of photographers who consistently show up to preserve our stories. Davis and Mask are two of them.So while this issue is a celebration of you—our readers, our neighbors, our community—it is also a dedication to Davis and Mask, whose lenses help ensure our joy, our struggles, and our victories are never forgotten.All Photos by JR Davis & Carina MaskLET’S CELEBRATE WHILE TAKING A LOOK BACKCheck out these photos onlineoutsfl.com/2025photosJR Davis. Courtesy Photo.Carina Mask. Photo by JR Davis.8 • 12.25.2025
January Photos by JR DavisDancing with the South florida stars12.25.2025 • 9
THE WELL 1 YeaR anniversary & Ribbon cuttingMayfaire Medical Grand openingJanuary Photos by JR Davis10 • 12.25.2025
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ROCK THE BLOCK | wilton ManorsFebruary Photos by JR Davis12 • 12.25.2025
The Cookout, Wilton ManorsOUR FUND PHILANTHROPY AWARDS12.25.2025 • 13
STONEWALL NATIONAL Museum, Archives & Library GALAMARCH Photos by JR Davis14 • 12.25.2025
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APRIL Photos by JR DavisMiami Beach Pride16 • 12.25.2025
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APRIL Photos by JR DavisGreater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce MixerSTONEWALL NATIONAL Museum, Archives & Library 40 Years of LGBTQ+ history in Broward Opening reception18 • 12.25.2025
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MAY Photos by Carina MaskMz outsfl pageant20 • 12.25.2025
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Stonewall prideJUNE Photos by JR Davis22 • 12.25.2025
STONEWALL NATIONAL Museum, Archives & Library UPRISINGNo Kings ProtestPhotos by Carina MaskPhotos by JR Davis12.25.2025 • 23
FLOCKFESTJULY Photos by JR Davis24 • 12.25.2025
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AUGUST Photos by JR DavisPridefête ^26 • 12.25.2025
12.25.2025 • 27CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM2038 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors(Pride Center Building B)954-564-9232 | etzchaimflorida.org [email protected] Night Shabbat Service 7:30p.m.HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY1436 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors954-633-2987 - HolyAngelsFL.netSunday Mass at 11AMST. MARY MAGDALENE & ST. MARTIN EPISCOPAL CHURCH1400 Riverside Dr, Coral Springs954-753-1400 | www.stmmcs.netSunday Worship 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm (Spanish)ST. NICHOLAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH1111 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach954-942-5887 | StNicholasFL.orgSunday Service 9:30AMSPIRITUALITY LISTINGSPLEASE CHECK EACH LOCATION'S SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING DATES, IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE FOR SERVICES, OR OPTIONS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE.STS FRANCIS AND CLARE CHURCH 2300 NW 9th Ave. (Powerline Rd.) Wilton Manors803-257-0214 | stsfrancisandclare.org Sunday: 10:30 AM. Watch LIVE @ facebook.com/stsfrancisandclareUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF BOCA RATON2601 St Andrews Blvd. in Boca Raton (just off Glades Rd., next to University Woodlands Park)(561) 482-2001 | www.uufbr.orgSunday service at 10:30 AM Eastern. Zoom Meeting ID: 914 8201 7108 Passcode: 952914STONEWALL NATIONAL MUSEUM, ARCHIVES, & LIBRARY 2026 GALASTANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF HEROES FEBRUARY 21ST | 6PM - 9PMTHE VENUE, WILTON MANORSRegister here: stonewall-museum.org/2026-galaJON STRYKERTHE HON. BARNEY FRANKJANIS IANSTONEWALL MUSEUMWE WON’T BE ERASED IF…Three individuals who have each left a permanent mark on our community, our nation and the world will become inducted into the Stonewall national touring exhibit, “Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes”. I’d like to see anyone try and erase that! Hope to see you there!stonewall-museum.org/2026-galaTHE WORK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
AUGUST Photos by JR DavisPINK NAIL SOCIETY LUAU28 • 12.25.2025
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OCTOBER Photos by JR DavisNational Task Force GalaWIcked Manors32 • 12.25.2025
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Hurricane ShowdownAn Evening with Diana Nyad12.25.2025 • 35
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