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MIZZ SCANDALS 2019

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Scandals had their first annual Mizz Scandals contest on Saturday, July 6.  The event—which rivaled, if not surpassed, the Mr. Scandals’ contest in attendance—saw five queens competing for the title.  The categories under question were daywear, evening wear, and presentation (which consisted of an on-stage impromptu question).  At the end of it all, Savannah native Verandah Lanai was crowned the inaugural Mizz Scandals.  Local entertainer Jennifer McClain and the winner of the 2019 Voice of Scandals contest, Scott Galens, each performed a couple of numbers.  The contest was judged by six locals from the industry, including Shawn Palacious, A.K.A. Kitty Meow, and Miss Sharde L. Ross.

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VOICE OF SCANDALS 2019

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By Mike Jeknavorian

Scandals had the finale of their first singing contest last Tuesday.  The contest—which was called the Voice of Scandals—started with 12 contestants, with one contestant eliminated each week.  Patrons were given one ticket per drink, even including a purchase of bottled water, and could vote for their favorite contestant.  Scott Galens won the contest.  The contest was co-hosted by general manger Alex Amarosa and lead entertainer Jessica Channing.

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2019 MR. SCANDALS CONTEST

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Scandals Saloon in Wilton Manors hosted their Mr. Scandals contest last night, with original Mr. Scandals John Mosca relinquishing his “crown” to winner Matthew Hermann.  The crowed event, which was judged by six judges, saw five contestants competing for the title.  Categories included casual cowboy, gymwear/swimwear, and formal cowboy.  General manager Alex Amarosa was the master of ceremonies, with additional entertainment provided by Jessica Channing and Jennifer McClain.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN WILTON MANORS 2019

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By Mike Jeknavorian 

New Year’s Eve in Wilton Manors saw many options, including the soft opening of a new piano bar, Club Silver, at the old space for Southern Nights, and $1,000 raffle at Scandals, where patrons got a raffle ticket for each drink that they bought.  Because it was a soft opening, Club Silver didn’t open its doors until about 10:00 p.m., but patrons were waiting to get in an hour before the door opened.

 

 

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SCANDALS TURNABOUT 2018

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By Mike Jeknavorian

Scandal’s hosted their first turnabout, since re-opening last October under new owners. Bar manager Alex Amarosa emceed the event, which featured a mix of live singing and lip syncing.  The turnabout, which saw perfect weather under the night sky of Fort Lauderdale, took place in the outdoor area of the venue.  It went from 8:00 p.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m.

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SCANDALS’ LAST NIGHT

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March may have gone out like a lamb, but Scandals Saloon didn’t.  On a cloudy afternoon, and after a week of record-breaking rain, Scandals Saloon, the only gay country bar in South Florida, closed its doors for good last Sunday.  The sudden closing, with barely more than a week’s notice, was not without emotion.  Longtime patron and Gospel Jubilee cast member, Doug Blevins, said, “I’ve been crying all week.” Others lamented that the bar was one of the few places left where strangers actually talked and socialized with each other.  The closing may have been precipitated by the lack of public parking when Kmart—the neighbor across the street—closed, thereby forcing patrons to utilize valet.  Regardless, hoards came out of hibernation to say farewell to the popular bar, as it was more crowded than its been in years.

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