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The-Barb 4 Flossie Florida Reports ; Hang on Pussycats! Here We go on a whirlwind tour of Florida, the Sun and Fun Capital of the World! FT. LAUDERDALE: An other Flossie exclusive! Who wants to give FRIENDS to a friend? Well Flossie does. It’s the gift sensation of the year.- This breath-taking new master piece . just released lay WAYNESART of Ft. Laud erdale is available from Michael’s of Florida for only $19.95 plus $4.50 handling and mailing charge. This sensitive and beautiful work of art, sculpted 12 inches high and a solid 12 pounds, portrays the tender and sweet friendship of two young men. Put FRIENDS under your friend’s Christmas tree! I’ve ordered a dozen! Hats off to Les of the TUN NEL BAR, at U.S. 1 and the tunnel. Here’s a guy who’s giving away something for nothing! Tunnel tokens are the hottest thing in town and will get you a free drink at the TUNNEL by way of introducing this friendly intimate horse shoe bar with a back-room for dancing and? You haven’t seen the light until you've gone into TUNNEL. Flossie pre- , diets that it’ll be one of r the hotspots in this torrid . town., Remember that you; read it in the BARB, and * don’t forget to tell Les that Flossie says HI! Oh how I- love that man...An all-male production of Edward Al- bee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? A French Revue with imper sonations by Jacques La- Verne? Sound exciting? ,You bet it does, and those are Maria Marcy’s plans for the TUNNEL THEATER which right now is pre senting a one-man show with Jack Martin, the world-famous comedy star.- Know any budding talents? Tell them to get in touch with Maria! Address is 553 S.E. 6th Ave., and reserve your tickets by calling 524 - 3161. Maria will be bring ing culture and fun to this town so let’s support the TUNNEL THEATER...Havq you seen the lovely new white wall with fountain and lights that surrounds the BELA-MAR MOTEL? Just exquisite, and Peter and Ed have asked me to thank their dear friends Willie, Dick, and Freddie who were so very helpful and gene rous in their assistance... How Bobbie Joe and Jim of the JAY BIRD NEWS & AR CADE manage to keep up with the gay times is be yond me! Really a full-time job but they’ve done it again with a brand-new stock of the wildest films believe! In the meantime the minimovies, that must be printed on asbestos, keep grinding away until 4: 00 in the morning. And new ones each week at that! The JAY BIRD kids tell me that there’ll be a big surprise tweet in November. It’ll be a LULU! NEW YORK VISIT: Flew up to my Native New York City (yes children the se cret is out. Flossie was hatched in N.Y.C.) ex pressly to dine at that marvelous COMPANY at Third Ave. and 27th St. (Where else?) The food is sensational and the menu diverse. I simply loathe decisions! What should I have? The Chicken Kiev? The Steak au Poivre? The Chicken Livers a la D’Al- bufera? Bless those kid dies Jeff and Chuck. Those . wonderful owners took over and ordered for me from the heavenly Coquille St. Jacques to the fantastic chilled Avacado Soup, to the incomparable Chicken Su preme, and for dessert the unique Chicken Supreme, fichael’s of Florida Swim & Casual Wear "Summer Winter Spring Or Fall Michael’s Of Florida Has it All” 2028 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33306 Phone 564-2017i In The Southwind Motel 2701 North Broadway West Palm Beach, Fla. Cocoanut Grove, Fla. 3428-A Main Highway 833-1034 SendNOW For Your FREE MICHAEL’S GAY FLORIDA TRAVEL GUIDE AND 1975 FASHION CATALOGUE Ma iI Re que sts To: ^Michael's of Florida 2028 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33306 and of course, delicate wines along the way. Then off to a Broadway opening, where by the way, NOBODY asked for my autograph! I do think it was sweet of the crowd to respect the privacy of a star, don’t you? Then I slipped back to COMPANY for Midnight Brunch, in a different out fit NATURALLY! CLEARWATER & ST. PETE’S: HOORAY and clap your hands! More watering spot for the thirsty traveler. In Clearwater drop in at the DROP INN LOUNGE and the NEW STATE BAR, both new and both going places fast Open the door to MARILYN’S CLOSET in St. Petersburg, and plan to hang around a while, cause this is a funplace! MIAMI: We hear that BAYOU LANDINGS already in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas will be coming up big in Miami. Watch for that opening...Really dig the “Y” DISCOTHEQUE, newly opened, with a tremendous dance floor, fantastic sound, and just the right place to dance the night away. Live entertainment every weekend. HALLANDALE: I just know you’re all wondering where I disappear at MIDNIGHT. Just can’t keep the secret any longer! Head for DE ANDRIA’S where from Midnight to 6:00 A.M.,, a wave of the wand trans forms this fabulous Italian eatery into the BLABLA CAFE. It’s a novel idea and just the right setting for meeting old friends and making new ones. Your Midnight snacks and break fasts range from tidbits to eggs benedict to omelettes and the drink menu features cider, cappucinno, egg creams and virgin marys. If you’ve got the blahs, get rid of them at the BLABLA CAFE. POMPANO: At last my dears a parade that won’t be rained on, and that parade is headed for the new RUTHIE’S GOLDEN GARTER on McNabb Road. That lady really knows how to operate a swinging place, and here’s our four-star rating. Decor: EXTRAVAN- ZA, Music: FANTASTIC, Entertainment: MAGNIFI CENT, and Crowd: DIVE! check out this dynamite bar! KEY WEST: The GAIETY BAR, open only a short time, is really setting records and is definitely one of the places you must get to for a great time. Flossie and her crowd couldn’t be budged til closing time. ..Vince of the REDWOOD APARTMENTS called to thank the BARB for all the reservations pouring in. You may re member in Flossie’s last column she told you that it was*. THE place to va cation in Key West. The BARB would also like to thank you for your terrific response. The number to call is 294-4598 and re member our slogan at the BARB, “When you travel, keep it in the family!’’ TAMPA: Opening an adult bookstore and need a little help from your friends? Call Gary of Florida Peri odicals a * 886-2551 for his expert advice. That’s at for now! Watch this column next month for the ANNUAL FLOSSIE FLORIDA PUSSY CAT AWARDS. Don’t miss the Michael’s of Florida Fashion Revue in THIS is sue. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING all you pilgrims and pussycats, and don’t forget to . share your turkey with a friend! Help spread love and kindness and remember that Flossie loves vou all. DAMRON GUIDES AVAILABLE IN ATLANTA AT - CLUB THREE, SCORE ONE, ONYX, MRS. P’S, SWEET GUM HEADS AND BAYOU LANDING. if getting there is half the fun. Being there can be all the fun* WJ