SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2016 MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA #NLGJA2016 THE ASSOCIATION OF LGBTQ JOURNALISTS Five distinct regions 127 miles of Overseas Highway Hundreds of named islands Thousands of stories facebook.com/floridakeysandkeywest @thefloridakeys youtube.com/user/FloridaKeysTV Insta keysvoices.com @thefloridakeys Media Hotline: 1-800-ASK-KEYS fla-keys.com/media ANDY NEWMAN Key West... ...Offers Warm Welcome and Tropical Temptations By Carol Shaughnessy drag,” features cabarets, drag For more than 200,000 gay and shows, piano bars, colorful lesbian visitors each year, Key West pubs and a beloved Sunday offers a welcome as warm as the Tea Dance. subtropical temperatures. Lying at the During the day, vacationers southernmost end of the Florida Keys, can choose from exclusively surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and gay and lesbian water activities Gulf of Mexico, the island was one of such as snorkeling, sunset the first popular gay vacation meccas sailing cruises and dolphin — and remains a consistently top- watching or join other visitors MIKE FREAS ranked LGBT travel destination. above, on or below the sea. The Southernmost Point marker is one of the most Visitors will find lively gay and The Key West Business popular photo spots in the Florida Keys. lesbian nightlife, year-round water Guild, founded in 1978, sports opportunities, a packed operates an LGBT visitor center popular with LGBT vacationers is calendar of annual events and an open daily to provide information and because its local population is so accepting “come as you are” attitude. assistance. The center also houses diverse and all-embracing. Liberal, Accommodations range from all-male an exhibit honoring the legacy of civilized, and sophisticated, the clothing-optional properties to historic renowned playwright Tennessee island has a gay police chief and gay-friendly inns, luxurious oceanfront Williams, who lived on a quiet Key other officials, and was the first U.S. resorts, hotels and vacation homes. West street for more than 30 years. city to elect an openly gay mayor. Duval Street, Key West’s “main Key West knows how to throw a The rainbow flag is displayed in the party. June’s Key West Pride city commission chambers and the Key West accommodations include historic gay-friendly inns. celebrates the island’s open Florida Keys’ official motto, adopted by and welcoming community, both Key West and the Keys’ Monroe while August’s Tropical Heat is County, is One Human Family — a four-day event for gay men. proclaiming equality and acceptance Each September, Womenfest for all people. attracts as many as 5,000 For LGBT visitors, Key West is a women for eclectic events, place to be open and relaxed. It’s a and October brings the 10-day place to make new friends, play from Fantasy Fest masking and dawn to dusk or luxuriate in laziness. costuming extravaganza. Other Above all, it’s an unparalleled place offerings include pageants, art to enjoy carefree vacation days and openings and shows, charity nights on an irresistible, accepting happenings and themed subtropical island. weekend events. For more travel information, go to One reason Key West is fla-keys.com/gay. MIKE FREAS Love Drives our greatest moments, big and small Our commitment to diversity doesn’t stop within Toyota. 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September 8-11, 2016 | Miami Beach, Florida | 5 Tim Garnett, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Eli Lilly and Company » Started at Lilly in 1998 in Erl Wood, England » Holds medical degree from The University of London and the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology » Performed clinical research in post-menopause and osteoporosis Expect the unexpected. My life has been an amazing journey.