Helpful Resources for GLBT visitors
Feeling good and having a sense of pride is what Greater Fort Lauderdale is about. Below are some special local GLBT resources--- from libraries to spiritual guidance to publications --- to help you enjoy your stay.
"Every year, Community Marketing, Inc. undertakes a gay and lesbian travel research project to get a "pulse" on the community's travel patterns and the most popular destinations and services. This past year, the study found Fort Lauderdale to be the most popular gay destination in Florida, based on the number of gays and lesbians planning vacations there. Among the 1,500 gay and lesbian travel survey participants, 27% indicated plans to vacation in Fort Lauderdale in the coming year. This was ahead of Key West and Miami."
--- Tom Roth, Community Marketing
ARTSUNITED, INC.
- 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 145, Fort Lauderdale, 954-530-2723
- Organization dedicated to presenting positive messages about the gay and lesbian community through diverse performing and fine arts.
CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM
- 1881 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors, 954-564-9232
- To provide a nurturing environment for gay and lesbian Jews, inclusive of bisexual, transgender and heterosexual in South Florida; ‘Jews of the Rainbow’. Dedicated to spiritual, social, educational and emotional support that empowers and enhances the quality of members’ lives and the community as a whole.
INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN TRAVEL ASSN.
- 1201 NE 26th Street, Suite 103, Wilton Manors, 954-630-1637
- IGLTA is the leading global organization dedicated to connecting businesses in the GLBT tourism industry.
ISLAND CITY HEALTH & FITNESS
- 2270 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, 954-318-3900
- Local gym with aerobic classes, weights, cycling, and spa. Temporary and visitor passes available.
PRIDE CENTER AT EQUALITY PARK
- 2040 N. Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors, 954-463-9005
- The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCCSF) serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community with information, education, advocacy, support, human services, cultural experiences and social opportunities. The center works to foster personal development and quality of life for the entire community by embracing individuality and diversity.
RAINBOW ALLIANCE
- 606 Orton Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-258-9915
- Representing more than 50 gay and gay friendly guesthouses, gay and lesbian vacation rentals, as well as properties offering gays and lesbians with kids a place to vacation with other families.
RAINBOW BUSINESS COALITION OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
- 5090 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, --
STONEWALL LIBRARY & GLBT ARCHIVES
- 1300 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 954-763-8565
- Cultural and educational resource that preserves, interprets and shares the heritage of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Serving as an epicenter of enlightenment to build bridges of cultural understanding in the LGBT community and beyond. From its founding in 1973, the Stonewall Library & Archives has grown into the largest lending library of its kind in the US, with more than 18,000 books and audio-visual materials. Archives contains more than 5,000 items including periodicals, oral history collections, business and association records, and more.
SUNSERVE
- 1480 S.W. 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 954-764-5557
- A community outreach organization offering programs to support LGBT youth, seniors, women, and others.
SUNSHINE CATHEDRAL MCC
- 1480 SW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-2004
- A Metropolitan Community Church affiliated with The Center for Progressive Christianity.
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