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Fort Lauderdale
Spring is in the air in Fort Lauderdale. The beaches are overflowing with Spring breakers and the eye candy along A1A slows the beach traffic to a crawl. The beaches are pristine and lot’s of sun with warm temperature is a beckoning call.
Shopping along Las Olas Boulevard or inland at the Galleria Mall, Swap Shop or Sawgrass Mills is fun for all. Tourists are also flocking to the local venues as well. Wilton Manors and Oakland Park are enjoying a renaissance with almost full occupancy of it’s stores, shops, restaurants and bars.
There has been a big change in the Fort Lauderdale Beach accommodations area. Many of the properties have been bought up, refurbished and a whole new look has come to the area. The Royal Palms is totally new and is the first gay beach resort to have a bar and restaurant. Several other properties are in the stage of being renovated and will be ready for occupancy soon.
The Grand Resort sports an excellent Day Spa and ocean views from the deck. The Worthington/Alcazar features an excellent gym facility, jacuzzi and two pools. The Elysium has the largest Jacuzzi of the gay properties a, Flamingo, Cheston House and Coconut Cove are fine boutique properties and continue to serve the traveler seeking a gay beach and Fort Lauderdale experience. Several other properties are in the area. Check a Ft Lauderdale FunMap or Fort Lauderdale section of funmaps.com.
Dudes, on the beach, is now under new ownership and reopens this week. Hungry, Lucca is still serving the finest in Italian food, close by to Dudes.
Wilton Drive continues to draw the gay and lesbian crowds. Rosies is packed with those seeking a fun meal with videos, music and friendly staff. New Moon Bar attracts the lesbian crowd and Mattie’s has opened a restaurant along side it’s popular bar. The Manor now host many special events and has a great Friday and Saturday Night crowd. Wilton’s Bier Garden is now open and drawing a big weekend crowd to its beer bust. The old favorites of Georgie’s Alibi, Bill’s Filling Station, Boom and Sidelines Sports Bar are filled with happy patrons. Recently, Tropics changed management and Tony D, the areas famous entrepreneur is at the helm. Fine food and good drinks are served every day….and night. A new Mexican restaurant has opened with acclaimed food. Check out Pinche Taqueria at the south end of the Drive, To The Moon continues to have a great selection of gifts and candies. Leatherwerks, just south of Wilton Manors is your best bet for Leahergear and more. Close by is Boardwalk where dancers will amaze and titillate your every fantasy.
Wherever you go in the Fort Lauderdale area you are bound to have Fun.
Alan H. Beck
Publisher
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