Out With Scott – By Scott Holland

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Crowded party scene with three insets: left shows people dining at a long table, center shows a group of drag performers posing together, right shows a pool party with people in the water and on a deck.

On Friday, August 28, the Riverwalk Chocolate & Whiskey Tasting took place at the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club which was an evening of exceptional pairings, great conversation, and a fun, educational tasting experience.

People sit around long dining tables in a festively decorated hall with string lights and greenery above them.

On Saturday, August 29, The YMCA of South Florida, in partnership with the University of Miami Department of Community Service hosted a FREE Health Fair at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center. The services provided included blood pressure measurement, blood sugar/diabetes testing, bone density screenings, colon cancer screenings, cholesterol testing, child health education, dental screenings, skin cancer screenings, mental health screenings, HIV & hepatitis C screenings, vision & glaucoma screenings, pap smears, men’s health screenings, emergency preparedness, physical therapy, kidney health screenings and more. 

Group of students working around tables with laptops in a classroom, seen through a glass wall; a person sits at a desk to the right with a laptop and books nearby.

On Thursday, September 3, The GFLGLCC presented “Chamber Unscripted” with a book signing at the chamber with Von Biggs. 

On Saturday, September 5, The Imperial Sun Court of All Florida’s Sheila Noya Cox, and Freeda Feta presented a Turnabout Drag Show at Pub on the Drive hosted by reigning emperor Marshall Snyder-Harris and benefiting Reign VIII Charities. This was a fun event that raise a few thousand dollars. 

A group of drag queens and friends posing together on a stage, smiling, with a pink backdrop and colorful outfits.

Afterwards, Arts United Gallery presented the opening reception of “Carnivale of Color,” which was a juried visual art exhibition celebrating Hispanic Heritage with awards given out. The exhibition runs through September 26. 

Colorful collage paintings hung on a white wall in an art gallery, with a glass display case in the foreground.

I ended the night as Mistr presented Gary Santis Events’ Black Fort Lauderdale, one of the biggest gay fetish parties at the Manor Live. The night starred Celebrity DJ Nina Flowers along with international festival DJ Thomas Santiago and some sexy performances. 

On Sunday, September 6, Flockfest presented “Splash: Red Edition” at The Easton Rooftop pool and Lounge. The party starred DJ Deanne and the boys came out even though it was raining. 

Crowded outdoor pool party with a bright Splash sign and festival branding, people in swimsuits enjoying the water.
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Scott Holland