Florida Agenda

It’s hard to believe that it has been a whole five years since Lips Cabaret opened its doors in Oakland Park (1421 E Oakland Park Blvd).  Yvonne Lamé, the creator and founder of Lips, enjoys spilling the “skinny” on how it all began. “We started in New York City 16 years ago, and our concept […]

Uncle Manley’s Guide to Kissing By Manley Guy The one and only piece of sex advice I ever got from my Dad—before I made him change the subject—was, “Son, the tongue is not a wash rag.” (Growing up in a repressed High Church Episcopalian family, I had the good sense and taste not to confirm […]

By JOSEPH NORMAN Chris Crocker, best known for his tearful YouTube plea to “Leave Britney Alone!” is the newest gay “celebrity” to dive into the murky waters of adult film. He recently announced a deal with OLB Media (the porn company behind Onthehunt.com, Fraternityx.com, Straightmen.com, Parolehim.com, and Maverickmen.com) to create, develop, and manage his own […]

By MARIO WEIR Frenchie Davis first hit the world stage in Season 2 of “American Idol.” Since then she has starred on stage in the Broadway and touring productions of “Rent,” “Dream Girls,” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (a performance that earned the singer her first Grammy nomination). Last year, she hit the national spotlight again, joining […]

Two of the most recognizable bartenders in South Florida, Mark Hess and Gary Wentzel always serve up great cocktails at the main bar of the famous Alibi on Wilton Drive. Along with being a dynamic duo behind the bar, they have been a bona fide couple for nearly 20 years. In his own words, Hess’ […]

By DALE MADISON Matt Auslander is no stranger the bar and grill business. For years, he was the general manager at venerable Wilton Manors staple Georgie’s Alibi. Thinking that the grass might be greener out west, Auslander decided to pull up stakes and give Las Vegas a spin. As he likes to put it, he […]

By Adam Strong Possibly the only downside to living in the most perfect climate on earth is that we South Floridians don’t get to “experience” the change of seasons. (I might add that it’s a small price to pay, but then you’d think me an idiot for stating the obvious.) This is easily corrigible, since […]

By DUNCAN ST THIBAULT In the HEAT of the Night: Hard Rock-style The highlight of the 2013 South Florida Firefighter’s Calendar debut Aug. 20 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino had to be the moment when the Sexy First Responders lost their constraining outerwear to reveal their hard pecs, ripped abs, and sexy […]

By Dale Madison Tom Kauffman’s life is, in many ways, like the Beatles’ song, “The Long and Winding Road.” Growing up in Rochester, New York (home of Eastman-Kodak), the talented BOOM Nightclub bartender dreamed of working for the world leader in film and camera production, and following graduation, he saw his dream fulfilled, being hired […]

CLIFF DUNN It Gives New Meaning to the Phrase “Political Blowhard” An anticipated 50,000 party stalwarts are descending upon Tampa this week for the Republican National Convention, and—according to the comedy Web site Funny Or Die—some of them will be taking full advantage of the city’s “gaiety”—from the vantage point of the Big Tent’s closet. […]