Well folks & Bears and those that love them–it’s just about here! Yes BeachBear Weekend will arrive next weekend and it looks like to be the biggest and by far best one yet.

It’s May and the temperatures in Fort Lauderdale just start to get a little balmy and allow our men & bears to run around with little or no clothes (one better reason to make your travel plans at the Cabana’s Guesthouse= two clothing optional pools and hot tub surrounded by our lush tropical landscape).

For a weekend of fun in the sun with some of the sexiest men both locally and of course from all over BeachBear Weekend is filled with activities and functions from Sun up to Sun Down! Please visit their website for a list of night life and other options.

There’s no shortage of fun or things to do for next months BeachBear Weekend. With something to do from sun up to sun down!

Events Schedule

Get Wet: Cool off with a refreshing swim or just relax on the warm sandy beach from 11 AM to 5 PM everyday when the bears invade Sebastian Beach. Umbrellas, lounges, wave-runners, paddle boards and the hottest men in America.

Wednesday (May 8th, 2013):

6 PM – 8 PM: Welcome Party At Village Pub, 2283 Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors Florida 33305

Thursday (May 9th, 2013):

5 PM – 8 PM: Go Nuts, BeachBear Happy Hour and Kick Off Dinner at Coconuts, 429 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Next to the Hotel).

9 PM: Cowboy Up. Come put your heels up and unwind on Scandals back patio. (Discounts given with BeachBear Weekend Bear tags) 
3063 NE 6th Ave. Wilton Manors Florida.

Friday (May 10th, 2012):

8 AM – 11 AM: Breakfast at host hotel. 440 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Florida.

11 AM – 5 PM: Get Wet at Sebastian Beach. Jet Skis, Parasailing, and ton of hot men on our famous Gay Beach. Fat Tuesdays at the Beach will be giving all bears drink specials and discounts on their huge frozen drinks.

3 PM – 7PM: Club Fort Lauderdale host a pool party like no other. A private gay mens club with one of the most amazing out door pool areas. Open buffet to guests on this day. (Membership Required  Please see www.theclubs.com/page.cfm?location=FtLauderdale for details ) 110 NW 5th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311.

6 PM – 8 PM: Wilton Drive Food Crawl. Wilton Drive has so many restaurants that we decided to include them all. Humpy’s, Tee Jay Thai, Courtyard, Alibi, Rodeo, Rosie’s and Wilton Bier Garden and many others will all be participating.

8PM – 12:01 AM: GROWL, A Friday night regular with the local bear community, Bill’s Filling Station and SunServe invite you to join them. (Voluntary/suggested donation towards SunServe – $5)

12:01 AM – 3 AM: Friday night at Ramrod is an institution with the bears of Fort Lauderdale. 1508 NE 4th Ave. (Wilton Drive) Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

1 AM: After party at Slammer. This is an adult gay male private club that really gets cooking in the wee hours of the morning. (Membership required www.321slammer.com ) 321 West Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Saturday (May 11th, 2011):

8 AM – 11 AM: Breakfast at host hotel. 440 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Florida.

11 AM – 5 PM: Get Wet at Sebastian Beach. Jet Skis, Parasailing, and ton of hot men on our famous Gay Beach. Fat Tuesdays at the Beach will be giving all bears drink specials and discounts on their huge frozen drinks.

4PM – 8PM: WHERE THE BEARS ARE PARTY, Come Play the cast of the sensational series “Where the Bears Are” Rick Copp, Joe Dietl, Ben Zook, and Ian Parks at The Marriott.  This BeachBear Cruise Party with DJ Jeffery Jacobs is one of the hottest parties of the weekend. The Pool side party at the Host Hotel has one AMAZING view of Fort Lauderdale beach, and is packed with hot men!

5 PM – 9 PM: Wilton Drive Food Crawl. Wilton Drive has so many restaurants that we decided to include them all. Humpy’s, Tee Jay Thai, Courtyard, Alibi, Rodeo, Rosie’s and Wilton Bier Garden and many others will all be participating.

10 PM: The Meat Ball, 100% pure beef and loaded with testosterone, this event is far from organic and promises to have you begging for seconds. Beachbear takes Boom by the balls as DJ Alex Ramos and DJ Roke pounds out the beats. Doors hosted by Sunserve. (Voluntary/suggested donation towards SunServe – $5)

1 AM: After party at Slammer. (Membership required www.321slammer.com) 321 West Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunday (May 12th, 2012):

11 AM – 5 PM: Get Wet at Sebastian Beach. Jet Skis, Parasailing, and ton of hot men on our famous Gay Beach. Fat Tuesdays at the Beach will be giving all bears drink specials and discounts on their huge frozen drinks.

1PM– 5 PM: Spirit of Fort Lauderdale Adventure Cruise. Out on the open water eating and drinking in a huge catamaran with all of your new Bear buddies is a great way to spend a day. Enjoy the cruise right off the coast of the Gay Beach and take advantage of the inner tube trampolines and slides… 801 Seabreeze Blvd Fort Lauderdale Fl. Boat-slip A109/A111  For reservations go to http://tropicalsailing.com or call  954-579-8181  . . . A great time on the water $45
Mention Beachbear when you call!

5PM – 9PM: The Scandals Saloon. Relax and put your boots up after a great day of sun and fun at the beach. Enjoy some great drink specials while hanging out on the largest patio bars in Wilton Manors. 3063 NE 6th Ave. Wilton Manors Florida.

5 PM – 9 PM: Wilton Drive Food Crawl. Wilton Drive has so many restaurants that we decided to include them all. Humpy’s, Tee Jay Thai, Courtyard, Alibi, Rodeo, Rosie’s and Wilton Bier Garden and many others will all be participating.*

6 PM: GO GO Bear Dance Party at Manor with Superstar DJ Ted Eiel. GO GO Bears provided by Cubcuda Productions and Bear Nation. (Voluntary/suggested donation towards SunServe – $5)

12 AM: After party at Slammer. (Membership required www.321slammer.com) 321 West Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Monday (May 13th, 2012):

8 AM – 11 AM: Breakfast at host hotel 440 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Florida.

11 AM – 5 PM: Beach day at Sebastian Beach

5 PM – 9 PM:  Alibi Recovery Party. 2 for 1 cocktails featuring Stoli Hot Bloody Mary’s and Stoli Honey iced teas.

10PM: Big Bear Beer Bash at Ramrod. This is a weekly party that is always kicking. This is also DJ Ted Eiels Birthday Party.  He will be 43 and Fabulous. 1508 NE 4th Ave. (Wilton Drive) Fort Lauderdale, Florida

12 AM: After party at Slammer. (Membership required www.321slammer.com ) 321 West Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Other Events

Friends of Bill W: 12 noon Interested guests are invited to stop by the Board of Director’s room on the second floor of the host hotel to meet. We are committed to help provide a safe and enjoyable weekend for all of our guests. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) * With your registration for BeachBear Weekend you will be able to get discounts on food and beverages all over Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale beach. You can pick up the Bear Tags starting on May 9th, 2012 at The Pride Factory.

Please visit their website at BeachBearweekend.com

Life seems pretty good for South Florida’s large gay population . Well at least we like to think that life is pretty good and progressive.However it looks like we have work to do according to a new Human Rights Campaign report.

The MEI (Municipal Equality Index)  rated cities based on 47 criteria falling under 6 broad categories: 1-non-discrimination laws 2-relationship recognition 3-the municipality’s employment practices 4-inclusiveness of city services 5-law enforcement 6- municipalities leadership.

The Human Rights Campaign released its first Municipal Equality Index today, and rated 137 U.S. cities from all 50 states based on their policies are to LGBT people. Of the 137 there were 11 cities that scored 100 and  none were in Florida.

With the 11 cities that scored 100 four were in California: Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Fransisco and two were Massachusetts: Cambridge & Boston. The remaining four were: St.Louis, Missouri, New York, New York, Portland, Oregon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Seattle, Washington.

The Sunshine states highest score was not even in South Florida and was Orlando with 77 points. Miami came in at 72 then Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors each scored 62. Then the city of Oakland Park was at 54 points and Hollywood with a dismal 36. The city of Miami Shores was even lower with only 28 points.

The southern cities with the highest scores were Austin,Texas with 91 points followed by Atlanta, Georgia with 82 points.

Friday, November 16

My Tropixxx presents Gear Up 2 Fashion show at Boom starting at 11pm and benefitting Broward House.

Alex Infiniti presents “Rehab” the debut of Miami’s Frigay party at Solare Coliseum and featuring DJ Jarell and hosted by Daisy Deadpetals. The night is 18 and up and will also feature giveaways from Christina Aguilera’s new album “Lotus.”Text the word Rehab to 313131 to get on the list or visit AlexInfiniti.com

The Ramrod presents their monthly (3^rd Friday of every month) Muscle Bear Man Dance starring DJ/Producer Herbie James.

Bubble Gum Fridays at the Manor presents a Hannah Montana Theme Party starring DJ JPS and Miik with performances by Estephania, TP and Sasha.

Saturday, November 17

From 10 am to 3 pm The Pet Project presents a Dog Wash in the parking lot of Alibi. They invite you to enjoy lunch at the Alibi while your pup gets their spa treatment. The cost is $15 per dog and all proceeds benefit the PetProjectForPets.org.

The Manor presents a tribute to the movie Magic Mike, The Art of Stripping with DJ Oren Nizri and a performance by Erika Norell. In the Latin Room and patio catch DJ Larry Larr spinning with Erika and Maite (West) Ofarrel performing.

Bill’s presents a fundraiser to help victims of Hurricane Sandy starting at 7 pm with shows going on all night long. They are asking people to bring old clothes, blankets, etc or money as they are renting a truck to transport all the goods up to the Northeast. The night will star Porsche, Cashetta and many more.

Sunday, November 18

Smarty Pants presents the 9^th anniversary Classic Car Show featuring the Flamingo Auto Group from noon to 4 pm with a BBQ in the parking lot.

For all of your nightlife and dining options make sure you pick up a copy of Hotspots Magazine !

Well as temperatures drop else where and fall brings more grey clouds we have plenty of sun in Fort Lauderdale!

We have new clubs, pubs, restaurants and of course our 2 clothing optional  pools, a hot tub and miles of beach just minutes from our location.

With today’s forecast in NYC 45 high/ 35 low, Boston 44 high/ 40 low, Chicago 43 high/ 40 low, Detroit 44 high/ 32 low, Calgary 40 high/ 29 low, Toronto 38 high, 28 low, London,England 46 high, 40 low. Don’t let the weather get you down.

Today’s Fort Lauderdale high 84 and sunny and tonight’s low of 60…sound good? Give the Cabana’s Guest House & Spa a call and make your reservation today or visit us on line www.thecabanasguesthouse.com / 1-866-564-7764 or 1-954-564-7764 – so what are you waiting for?

We all are well aware of the countries big gay neighborhoods and cities: West Hollywood, Silver Lake, The Castro, South Beach, Wilton Manors,etc. Yes these are cities and areas that gays have moved in some time ago and fixed up, polished and reinvented. These are also areas that have seen rent and real estate sky rocket (and yes some have seen huge price drops).

But with a CNN Money article out this past summer that highlighted some “Gayborhood alternatives”. Some of these communities are a close drive from some of the ones mentioned above and make your dollar go further. Sunny Fort Lauderdale has always been gay but in the last 10-15 years it has really become one of the largest and most diverse gay centers in the USA.

It’s no secret that Wilton Manors is now the gay heart of Fort Lauderdale with it’s clubs, bars, shops, diners and more. But now just a stones throw from Wilton Manors is Oakland Park. This city is just starting to see a new refurbished downtown (OK so it still has a ways to go). But there are some big plans in store from what we have heard.

With some of it’s cute neighborhoods and several bars plus a 5-10 minute drive to Wilton Manors it looks like Oakland Park has a bright and sunny future.

Labor day Sunday looks like an exciting weekend in South Florida! Grammy award winning DJ/Producer Peter Rauhofer will headline URGE .

This special event will be hosted by Score Nightclub and Hilton Wolman and will be at the famous Cameo Nightclub. If you need a sure bet for the hottest sounds and music along with a lively crowd then this is a must to attend.

Doors and the tunes start at 10PM and go to wee hours of the morning-so plan your weekend around URGE.

For tickets go to: URGEMiami.com

Tonight and tomorrow the Boardwalk in association with Fabscout.com presents what I believe is one of the hottest men in the video business, Gunner Pierce with 2 shows each night!

Sideline’s presents the “Get Out The Vote” kickoff party at 6 pm with a proclamation by Wilton Manor’s Mayor Gary Resnick.

Bubble Gum Fridays at the Manor features Pink, the Tribute with performances by Erika Norell, T.P. Lords and Estephania St. Lords and starring DJs JPS and Daisy D.

Saturday, August 25

The Kinsey Sicks, America’s dragapella quartet will be performing their new show, “Dysfunction” at the Broward Center for one night only. To purchase tickets go to BrowardCenter.org. Their pre and post show party will be at Rosie’s. Fab2Go will take you to and from Rosie’s for only $10…what a bargain!

Mona’s invites the entire community to celebrate the life of one of the most loved bartenders Fort Lauderdale ever had, John “Mary” Lyons, on what would have been his 63 birthday. In honor of this occasion they will have a hot diggity dog cook-out starting at 2 pm and feature 63 minutes of open bar in 5 intervals throughout the day.

Boom presents “Heatwave” with DJ Frank Corr. The night will also include a fashion show by GayMartUSA.

Bigger Saturdays at Score features DJ Hector Fonseca with a warm up set by DJ Paul De Leon.

The Manor presents the anniversary tribute to the Rocky Horror Picture Show starring Erika Norell and special guest as Frank-N-Furter Harry Demasiado. The night will feature DJ Oren Nizri. In the Latin Lounge and patio DJ Larry Larr spins the some of the hottest Latin tunes with special guests Yuri Too Much and Amanda West. 10:30 pm with No cover!

Sunday, August 26

Today is the Wilton Manors “Get Out The Vote” bar crawl starting at 2 pm at Sidelines.

Scandals presents Lady Fancy’s monthly Gospel Jubilee featuring the Gospel Jubilettes starting at  6pm and don’t forget Sun-T on the patio from 4-9pm every Sunday with DJ Katastrophy and Lil P.

The Depot Cabana Bar and Grill presents their monthly Leather Rubber Men and boys T-Dance with DJ Billy Hallquist starting at 2 pm.

Dudes Bar presents their monthly Leather vs. Bear charity event with DJ Jeffrey J spinning and no cover.

For All of your Night Life Options pick up a Hotspots Magazine!

It seems like there is “Tanning War” going on in Wilton Manors as South Beach Tanning has recently opened up in Five Points Plaza. Yes that is the same plaza where Boca Tan has been located for several years but has just recently relocated strategically directly across the street.

They were both open in the Five Points Plaza for a short duration as it became apparent that Boca Tan’s time was most likely about to run out with that lease. The question remains as if there really is enough customers to support two tanning salons in sunny Fort Lauderdale so close to one another.

Let us know if any of you have tanned at either and if you have any comments or feedback with customer service at both Boca Tan or South Beach Tanning.

Friday, August 3

Starting tonight and going through Sunday, Smarty Pants presents Trailer Trash Weekend with special trailer trash events all weekend long.

The Boardwalk presents the queen of videos, Chi-Chi LaRue spinning live tonight and tomorrow.

Bubble Gum Fridays at the Manor presents L-U-V Madonna, a tribute to the queen with performances as Madonna by Erika Norell, Estephania St. Lords and Daisy Deadpetals.

Saturday, August 4

There will be 2 big events celebrated today at Mona’s Bar. The first will be their 15^th anniversary and the second is owner Jerry’s 65^th birthday. Some of the things Jerry has planned during the day are: at 3 pm a fabulous cook-out with hot diggity dogs, and chef John’s homemade potato salad, the first 250 people get a $15 bar tab good on their birthday and 65 minutes of open bar in random intervals throughout the day and night. Jerry invites the entire community to come celebrate and get ready to eat, drink and be Mary!

Ramrod features their monthly party, Pig Dance XLVIII with special guest DJ Alex Ramos (Muscle Fest, Beach Bear Weekend, Winter Music Conference, Roxy NYC).

The Gay Worlds Series send off party is at Alibi at 7pm with raffles, giveaways, etc..

For all your nightlife options always check out Hotspots Magazine!