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( GOOGLE MAP ; 800-524-6627, 954-523-6511; www.lagomar.com ; 1700 S Ocean Lane; r
$205-560; )
On the south end of South Beach, this wonderfully noncorporate resort has it all: a private
beach, over-the-top grand lobby, massive island-style rooms, a full-service spa, on-site eat-
eries, a lagoon-style pool set amid tropical plantings and the personal touch of family own-
ership.
GAY & LESBIAN FORT LAUDERDALE
Sure, South Beach is a mecca for gay travelers, but lately Fort Lauderdale has been nip-
ping at the high heels of its southern neighbor. Compared to South Beach, Lauderdale is
a little more rainbow-flag oriented and a little less exclusive. And for the hordes of gay
boys who flock here, either to party or to settle down, therein lies the charm.
Fort Lauderdale is home to several dozen gay bars and clubs, as many gay guest-
houses, and a couple of way-gay residential areas. Victoria Park is the established gay
hub just northeast of downtown Fort Lauderdale. A bit further north, Wilton Manors is a
more recently gay-gentrified area boasting endless nightlife options. Look for Bill's (
GOOGLE MAP ; www.billsfillingstation.com ; 2209 Wilton Dr; 4pm-2am), a friendly 'bear' bar;
Rosie's ( GOOGLE MAP ; 954-563-0123; www.rosiesbarandgrill.com ; 2449 Wilton Dr;
11am-11pm), a low-key neighborhood watering hole; The Manor ( GOOGLE MAP ;
www.themanorcomplex.com ; 2345 Wilton Dr; 8pm-4am), for nationally recognized per-
formers and an epic dance floor; and Georgie's Alibi ( GOOGLE MAP ; www.georgiesalibi.com ;
2266 Wilton Dr; 11-2am), best for its Wednesday comedy night with Cashetta, a fabulous
female impersonator. There's even a gay sports bar, Sidelines ( GOOGLE MAP ;
954-563-8001; www.sidelinessports.com ; 2031 Wilton Dr; 4pm-2am), which has a super-fun
Wednesday darts tournament, and a leather/bear/cowboy club, Ramrod ( GOOGLE MAP ;
www.ramrodbar.com ; 1508 Wilton Dr; 3pm-2am).
Gay guesthouses are plentiful; visit www.gayftlauderdale.com . Consult the glossy
weekly rag Hot Spots( www.hotspotsmagazine.com ) to keep updated on gay nightlife. For
the most insanely comprehensive list of everything gay, log on to
www.jumponmarkslist.com .
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