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RuPaul's Drag Race - Lashauwn Beyond
Week 2 of RuPauls Drag Race featured a wrestling challenge and unfortunately Florida’s own Lashauwn Beyond was sent home. That means Florida’s only contestant left is Latrice Royale. Since I have faith in my friend Latrice I am not worried, she will make us proud! Here is the Hotspots exclusive...
Valentine's Day Couples
Hotspots asked local couples to tell us about themselves. Stephen Moss, CEO of Florida Entertainment Group and Andy Bell of Erasure How long have you been together? We have been together just under 2 years. What is the secret to the longevity of your relationship? The secret to our relationship...
RuPaul's Drag Race - Alisa Summers
I am very happy to announce that Hotspots Magazine has once again entered into an agreement with Logo TV to be the only gay magazine in the state of Florida that interviews the eliminated contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race every week. This year I am even more excited as 3...
Fort Lauderdale's Fabulous Beach
Sometimes Fort Lauderdale residents are so used to their gorgeous surroundings that they forget how lucky they are to live in a beach paradise. According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 11 million tourists from around the world flock to the area annually to enjoy the beaches....
Taps and Tapas
Noticing the latest in the food and beverage industry trend leaning towards fun pub/ale houses, The Manor Complex launches its new addition Taps and Tapas. The grand opening of Taps and Tapas will be on Friday, February 10 at 8 pm and will feature a light-hearted fun Pub that serves...
Miss Richfield Interview
That Midwestern maven of beauty and style, Miss Richfield 1981, again graces The Manor for two nights next weekend (February 17 & 18 at 8 pm). It's been a year since she was in the area, and now she's coming back with an all-new show. We heard all about it...
Humpy's Pizza turns 5
I think we have all come out of one of the many bars and nightclubs in Wilton Manors craving some food and Humpy's has been our savior. Well what was thought of as the fun little pizza shop when it first opened is about to celebrate its 5th anniversary next...
MDGLCC Expo
The LGBT community is a fiercely loyal consumer. According to a recent Harris Interactive national study, seven out of 10 LGBT consumers said they are likely to remain loyal to a brand they believe to be very friendly and supportive to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, even when...
Pride Center Welcomes New Executive Director Robert Boo
The Board of Directors of the Pride Center and Paul Hyman wish to announce that on March 9, 2012, Paul Hyman will be stepping down as the Pride Center's Executive Director. Please join us in wishing Paul the best in his new role as Executive Director of The Stonewall Community...
LGBT Events, Social News & Happenings Around Florida
 Tuesday night was the monthly Mack Mixer in Boca this month held at Seasons 52 (great food, low calories) and as usual had a very nice turn out. Thursday night was the 24th anniversary of The Palace Bar in South Beach, the oldest gay bar on the beach. The... from: What's HOT! South Florida |  OK everyone, take a deep breath... now breath out. Gasparilla is officially over for now --the knight parade will be here in Ybor next week! This week is Valentine's Day! spend some time out with friends and family and that special someone. Remember, you... from: What's HOT! Central Florida |  On a picture perfect day the 2012 Gasparilla Invasion went off without any problems. GaYBOR District was packed with all kinds of party animals, like weekend Pirates, a fun filled circus, Naughty Butt Pirates, Circuit bozs, great entertainment all over... from: Dishing with Mark And Carrie |
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Relationships & Personal Issues
Dear Mark,
How do you know for sure a guy likes you? I've been flirting with this hot guy at starbucks for weeks. We see each other every Saturday morning and smile at each other. The other day we exchanged a few words and had lingering eye contact. I... | Dear Mark,
My partner and I just moved down to Florida from Virginia about 8 months ago. I retired last year and we decided to make a new start. My partner Chris and I have been together for 9 years. He is considerably younger than me. I'm 56 and he's... | Dear Mark,
My partner and I have been together for 8 years. We have a great loving relationship. We are the only gay couple I know who do not have an open... |
Dear Mark,
I've been beginning to have some sort of social anxiety recently. I've always been a bit shy at parties and never have been a big talker. But recently it's gotten worse. On my way to work last week I got some sort of an attack. My heart began... | Dear Mark,
About 3 months ago I met a guy on Scruff. We hooked up and it was amazing. Great sex and we ended up talking for hours after. Since then we've been meeting up a lot. At first it was just sex, but as it progressed, I found myself more and more... |
Dear Mark,
I just got off the phone with my best friend who suggested I contact you for advice. I'm having issues with a guy who I think is stalking me. He and I briefly dated, approx. 1 month, about 7 years ago. I was in my 30s and had been out for... |
Music & Movies
 When I walked into the Beverly Hilton for the Golden Globes, a strange man stopped me on the red carpet and handed me his business card, saying that I should call him. He could help me. I shoved it in my pocket and forgot about it. When I took my tux to... |  "They ask me every year, and I just can't do it. I tell them why: 'You guys keep saying every year you're going to get A-list people and then it's the girl that was with George Clooney!'" - Jenny McCarthy explains why she keeps turning down offers to... |  "I asked him if he's elected, how does he plan to engage gay Americans. How are we to support him? And he told me to support Obama." - Scott Arnold, Adjunct Professor of Writing at William Penn University, talks about his encounter with Newt... |
 "Good things don't end unless they end badly." - Ben from The Bachelorette tells Ashley his feelings after being dumped. Something tells me it won't end any better when he becomes the next "The Bachelor" on January... | 
"That was the best kiss I have ever had. It was deep, it was intense, and it was a long time coming." - Jason Segel talks about the on-screen kiss he shared with Paul Rudd on "Saturday Night Live" which included, dare I say,... |  "I like more of a guy's guy. Like Johnny Depp, James Franco, Ellen DeGeneres." - Sara Gilbert shares her opinion of Bradley Cooper being named "People" magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". Because, as we all know, Gilbert is known for her discerning taste in... |
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Sexuality
 Hey Woody,
I just moved here and can't believe how juvenile guys are about HIV. I'm quite up-front about my status and I choose to let it come out in the natural course of getting to know a guy. Granted, after living through the crisis since the... |  Hey Woody,
I'm 28, reasonably good-looking, I work out, I'm well-read, drive a good car, have a good job, blah, blah, blah. So why can't I bag any guys? I'm not interested in one-night stands. I want dates, not tricks. Whenever I meet someone I try to be... | 
Hey Woody,
I thought you might be able to help us. After a month's breakup last year due to infidelity on my part over a need to get some butt, my lover and I decided to give it another go. I told him I'd agree to a monogamous relationship if he'd... |
Hey Woody,
My friends have a raging debate going on about relationships. Half think "Opposites Attract," while the other half say, "Opposites Attack." I'm curious, what does the Woodster think?
-No position on... |  Hey Woody,
How many calories do you burn having sex? I'm thinking if it's high enough, wouldn't promiscuity be a better way of getting fit than going to the gym? Besides, I'd love to be able to say, "I'm not a whore; I'm an athlete." In all seriousness,... |  Hey Woody,
I'm hoping you can help me and other people in the same situation. I'm HIV+ and in desperate need of meds. I make practically nothing income-wise yet I've been turned down for assistance from every AIDS organization, public health clinic and... |
