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The FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund supports a multitude of South Florida organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth. FLoatarama, a NonProfit Organization dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida, announced that Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will return as the proud presenting sponsor of its signature fundraiser, now recognized as the nation’s largest Pride-on-the-water celebration. This seventh Annual Floatarama, which celebrates unity, visibility and inclusion while raising critical funds for LGBTQ+ youth-serving organizations, will take place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 along Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Intracoastal waterway. More than 500 celebrants will set sail aboard the luxurious Sun Dream Yacht Catalina for an unforgettable 2.5-hour brunch cruise featuring a live DJ, premium open bar and high-energy entertainment. The voyage will be followed by a waterfront TDance celebration — all to benefit the FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund, which supports a multitude of South Florida organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth. Anchors Away, Page 4A
24-hour diners are quietly fueling the country’s night-shift economy, gamers, students, and everyone else who simply doesn’t keep daylight hours.
Easter In South Florida: Celebrate A Feast Full Of Flavors, Family, And Festivity Easter in South Florida is more than a holiday—it’s a sensory experience shaped by sunshine, ocean breezes, and a dining scene that thrives on global inspiration. From elegant prix fixe brunches to relaxed, family-style feasts, Miami-Dade and Broward counties offer a diverse range of ways to celebrate. Whether you’re craving Mediterranean refinement, French café charm, or a lively beachfront brunch with bottomless cocktails, this guide highlights some of the most compelling destinations to gather, indulge, and toast the season.
Miami-Dade Restaurants Rose Cafe & Restaurant: For those seeking a refined yet inviting Easter brunch, Rose Cafe & Restaurant delivers a thoughtfully curated Mediterranean-Italian experience in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach. On Easter Sunday, the restaurant transforms into a celebratory haven, offering a threecourse prix fixe menu that feels both indulgent and seasonal. The meal begins with a choice of elegant starters. The Carpaccio di Tonno—delicate slices of fresh tuna accented with arugula, lemon zest, and
capers—captures the lightness of spring, while the Asparagi alla Milanese pairs roasted asparagus with a perfectly poached egg and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. For something richer, the Burrata e Pomodorini offers creamy indulgence balanced by roasted cherry tomatoes and basil. Main courses lean into tradition with a modern touch. The Tagliatelle al Ragu di Agnello features tender, slow-braised lamb woven into fresh pasta, while the Branzino al Forno delivers a
ented films to South Florida,” said Mark Gilbert, Interim Executive Director, OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. “We strive to enrich our audiences while encouraging a sense of com-
munity by presenting international and culturally diverse films that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the LGBTQ+ experience. Our message is that when you come
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There’s a special kind of hunger that only hits after midnight the moment when the fridge is empty, the delivery apps have tapped out, and every sensible person is asleep. Yet across the country, there’s a parallel universe still wide awake: the 1 am burger joints keeping the lights on, the taco trucks that never blink, the 24-hour diners quietly fueling the country’s night-shift economy, gamers, students, bartenders packing down after service, and everyone else who simply doesn’t keep daylight hours. To map this after-hours ecosystem, ACE.com surveyed 3,018 self-identified night owls and asked them to identify the best places in America to eat when everything else is closed. Florida had 3 of the best late night eats in the country: #2. 11th Street Diner, Miami Beach This piece of American history traveled 1,200 miles to reach Midnight Menus, Page 5A
Strong. Proud. United. The 28th Annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival The Opening night film will be, The Dinner (La Cena) (Spain, 2025), a delicious blend of tension, history, and irreverent humor, on April 23 at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Strong. Proud. United. The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition returns to South Florida From Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 – Sunday, May 3rd, 2026! Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, this season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties with vibrant thoughtprovoking, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts including four international, nine
North American and six East Coast premieres from 20 countries. New this year is the festival’s Opening Night Under the Stars, a Community Block Party Closing Night and an extended Fort Lauderdale run adding three more days of fun, fabulous excitement to connect cinema enthusiasts. Last year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festivals drew more than 12,000 attendees from the Greater South Florida area, as well as virtual viewers statewide. “OUTshine was created to entertain, educate, and inspire film-loving audiences of all persuasions by presenting the best of emerging international, national, and local LGBTQ+ ori-
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