Alpha Kinetix

Musicians know – there’s nothing worse than a busted instrument. But luckily for everyone in the vicinity of Pompano Beach, there’s Gary Philips. He started Alpha Kinetix back in 1979, and these days he’s the master craftsman for all things musical. Your amp will reward you with some seriously sweet tunage. So play on.

Pride Center Flea Market

For treasure hunters, flea markets are the Holy Grail. But too often they’re filled with crap from the corner of grandma’s basement, better left to the garbage bin. But at the Pride Center Flea Market the first Saturday of every month in Wilton Manors, you can score some serious finds. Rare records, Mardi Gras masks, […]

Butterfly World

Nothing can bring a smile to a forlorn face like the ever delightful butterfly. And at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, you can see thousands of the winged wonders. Basically, it’s a 10-acre butterfly bonanza spurred by one man’s love. Here, you’ll catch a glimpse at Biblis Hyperia, Vindula Erota, Euploea Mulciber and all kinds […]

Chippy the Pirate

This is South Florida, where we have more than our fair share of pirate wannabes and Jimmy Buffett clones. And if you’ve gone so far as to procure a feathery friend for your shoulder, y’know, to get a little closer to Blackbeard status – Chippy the Pirate has anything and everything you need to keep […]

Compass

Let’s be real – the local library probably offers a paltry selection of your favorite gay and lesbian authors. But at Lake Worth’s Compass GLCC Lending Library, you’ll find all your favorites – plus free wifi and good company. Like your average neighborhood library, but oh-so-much better.

Everglades Holiday Park

When it comes to the Everglades, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. After all, it’s 734 square miles of gators, grass and swamp water. But Everglades Holiday Park is a great place to start. This famous Fort Lauderdale outpost has the fanciest fan boats you’ll ever see, and they’re also home to the Gator Boys of […]

Flamingo Road Nursery

Hiring landscapers is the coward’s way out. If you’ve got a lawn that needs some ‘scaping, do it yourself. And start your endeavor at Flamingo Road Nursery in Davie, where they have every kind of plant, flower, bush and tree that can survive the South Florida sun. Plus fountains, sculptures, pottery, furniture and everything you […]

Kids-n-Science

Nowadays, kid’s brains are basically becoming mush – what with iPads and streaming TV taking over the world. But don’t lose hope. At Kids-n-Science, you can get your offspring cool toys that’ll actually build up that brain matter rather than disintegrate it.

La Bare

So “Harley” is revving his motor in your face, and you don’t know whether to laugh or laugh. For a not-so-small fee, you can witness a crowd of strictly women hootin’ and hollerin’. Why is it that men sit at titty bars in dumbfounded silence while women — when they visit their own version of […]