True Florida Stories
Growing up in a coastal town in Venezuela, I would often hear a story about an elderly woman known by others to be a witch. At night, she transformed into a large white bird and sneakily hid in the trees, waiting for dawn to break before returning to its human form … Read moreMagical, real
On a Monday evening, before the downtown’s 20-somethings file in line, I head to a space of queer-inclusive, universal human desire: the University Club bathroom.
My cause is less biologically urgent than the typical restroom patrons’, but the space is no less occupied. I’ve cracked the door just enough to glimpse the singular stall inside when I hear the polite “Oh!” of someone struck from behind it
… Read moreLiquid bodies, soft hearts
Ortiz had to wake up earlier than usual on the morning of his first event. He had played at many bazaars, markets and parties, but tonight was the first one with his name on it: JORDAY … Read moreNo slowing down
The day Guy Francois’ sister was kidnapped dawned hot, humid and deceptively ordinary … Read moreFinding hope in a broken nation
Tony Montana is coming to town.
He delivers no machine guns or illicit drugs. He deals in sustenance, feeding gym goers, barbershop and construction workers … Read more“Scarface” food truck owners fight two years’ misfortune with family, fortitude