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🌱 How a bar empire’s collapse is reshaping Oakland Park’s LGBTQ nightlife

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a bar empire's collapse is reshaping Oakland Park's LGBTQ nightlife

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 95, low: 79.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Johnsons Owner Matt Colunga Speaks Out (outsfl.com) — Oakland Park's LGBTQ nightlife is directly affected as a former Johnsons owner describes how Pride Holdings Group took over Lips in Oakland Park and later shut down Aquaplex there amid bounced paychecks, unpaid taxes, and utility threats. His account details financial turmoil, closed venues from Oakland Park to Key West, and concerns that workers and local businesses may be left holding the bag.
   

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