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Take PRIDE! Brings Community Together at Galleria

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Pride Month Launches with Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 Benefit Reception and Exhibition Preview Honoring LGBTQ+ Community Advocates.

May 31st, 2026

The countdown is on to celebrate Pride Month with “Take PRIDE!” 2026, a History Fort Lauderdale benefit cocktail reception and exhibition preview honoring LGBTQ+ community advocates. The event hosted by beloved South Florida personality and former “Take PRIDE!” honoree FayWhat?! Was held on May 28th at Galleria Mall. The festive evening, filled with friends, fashion, food and drink served as an official kickoff to Pride celebrations and Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival activities while recognizing some of the region’s most influential LGBTQ+ leaders.

The celebration featured the first public performance by the newly crowned Mizz OutSFL, Angie Ovahness Pryce, along with live entertainment, the sounds of DJ Jay McCracken, cocktails, and light bites. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of “Coming Out of the Shadows,” a compelling historical exhibition that will be on display at Galleria Fort Lauderdale from May 29 through June 30.

The evening’s awards presentation honored community leaders whose dedication, advocacy and service have made a lasting impact throughout South Florida:

Chris Caputo, Commissioner and Vice Mayor, City of Wilton Manors
Dennis Dean, Executive Director, ArtsUnited
Robert Griffin and Durrell Watkins, Bishops, Sunshine Cathedral
Ronnie Larsen, Actor, Director, Playwright and Producer
Rafaelé Narváez, Co-founder and Director of Health Programs, Latinos Salud
Jason Parsley, Owner and Publisher, Out South Florida
William Schultz, Police Chief, City of Fort Lauderdale
Nicole Stodard, Artistic Director, Thinking Cap Theatre
Tatiana Williams, Founder and Executive Director, TransInclusive Group

“Galleria Fort Lauderdale is a proud supporter of our community and the immeasurable contributions of this year’s ‘Take PRIDE!’ honorees,” said Tatiana Juarez, Regional Marketing Director at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. “As a welcoming environment for all, we invite guests to shop and dine while learning more about our dedicated leaders and local history.”

A highlight of the evening is a sneak preview of “Coming Out of the Shadows,” a thought-provoking exhibition exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living in Fort Lauderdale during the politically turbulent years preceding the Stonewall uprising. Featuring rare photographs, documents and ephemera, the exhibition chronicles stories of resilience, courage and community during the 1960s.

The exhibition is a collaboration between History Fort Lauderdale, Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Florida International University and is curated by Fred Fejes, professor emeritus of multimedia studies at Florida Atlantic University, and Julio Capó, Jr., author and associate professor of history at Florida International University. The exhibition will be free and open to the public during regular mall hours.

“History Fort Lauderdale is proud to be a beneficiary of this important event that showcases the valuable legacies of our LGBTQ+ businesses and influential leaders across a variety of disciplines,” said Patricia Zeiler, Executive Director of History Fort Lauderdale. “Education and tolerance are paramount as we continue to build upon these touchstones and safeguard our progress to ensure that Fort Lauderdale remains a welcoming place to live and visit for all—during Pride Month and beyond.”

Previous “Take PRIDE!” honorees have included Dean Trantalis, Richard Gray, Sebrina María Alfonso, Craig Stevens, Rod Stafford Hagwood, Tiffany Arieagus, Gary Keating, Andy Rogow, David Jobin, Erika Norell, Jacqueline Lorber, Scott Holland, Mark Gilbert, Misty Eyez, Shawn Palacious (Kitty Meow), and Steven Evans, Ph.D.

“Take PRIDE!” 2026 is presented by Galleria Fort Lauderdale with support from The Our Fund Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, OutSFL, Hunters Nightclubs, Gulf Stream Distillery, Ethos Greek Bistro, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Proceeds benefit History Fort Lauderdale.

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Luli Fama Launches Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Swimwear Collection in Miami

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Luli Fama celebrates its Paradise Found Cruise ’27 swimwear and resortwear collection with a luxury Miami launch at its Dadeland Mall boutique.


 August 20, 2026

Miami swimwear favorite Luli Fama is stepping into Cruise ’27 with Paradise Found, a new swimwear and resortwear collection inspired by tropical escapes, exotic prints and effortless vacation glamour.

South Florida Insider has already taken a closer look at the Luli Fama Paradise Found collection, and it feels made for Miami.

The new Cruise ’27 collection combines the bold, body-confident swimwear Luli Fama is known for with elevated resort pieces designed to move effortlessly from the beach and pool to cocktails and dinner.

On Thursday, August 20, Luli Fama will celebrate Paradise Found with an exclusive evening at its newest Dadeland Mall boutique in Miami, complete with fashion, light bites, personalized surprises, and a luxe espresso martini bar.

Inside Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Collection

Paradise Found is inspired by the feeling of discovering a hidden tropical retreat.

Think lush landscapes, warm golden hour light, exotic patterns, and silhouettes made for somewhere beautiful.

The collection features Luli Fama signatures, including flattering ruched details, seamless construction, adjustable fits, and statement swimwear, alongside an expanded selection of resortwear.

We especially love the pieces that blur the line between swim and ready-to-wear.

Flowing dresses, sleek coverups, and body-skimming silhouettes make it easy to transition from a sun-drenched afternoon to an evening out without losing that relaxed resort feeling.

It is sensual, polished, and unmistakably Miami.

Luli Fama Brings Luxury Resort Style to Miami

There is a reason Paradise Found feels so natural in South Florida.

In Miami, resortwear is not reserved for vacation.

A swimsuit can become part of an outfit. A coverup can take you to lunch. A flowing resort dress can carry you from an afternoon by the water straight into cocktails and dinner.

Luli Fama has always understood that lifestyle.

Paradise Found takes it a step further, creating a Cruise ’27 wardrobe that feels as appropriate for a tropical getaway as it does for a weekend in Miami.

The campaign captures that mood beautifully, pairing the collection with palms, lush greenery, tropical architecture and the kind of sun soaked setting that makes you want to extend your vacation indefinitely.

Paradise Found Comes to Luli Fama at Dadeland Mall

Luli Fama will bring the world of Paradise Found to life on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall in Miami.

The intimate celebration will bring together invited guests, influencers, celebrities and media for an early look at Cruise ’27.

Luli Fama is also dressing invited guests in pieces from the brand, allowing the new collection to be experienced the way it was designed to be worn: in motion, styled and out for the evening.

Luli After Hours Espresso Martini Bar

Fashion is only part of the experience.

For the Paradise Found celebration, Luli Fama is introducing Luli After Hours, an Espresso Martini Bar inspired by the glamour of the collection.

Guests will be able to sip three specialty espresso martinis created for the evening.

The Luli Babe puts a polished spin on the classic espresso martini, while Golden Hour pairs salted caramel with edible gold shimmer. Miami After Dark takes a richer approach with chocolate hazelnut and a cocoa dust finish.

Along with cocktails, guests can expect light bites, curated details and a special personalized surprise.

The result feels less like a traditional retail event and more like checking into a private resort for the evening.

A Miami Swimwear Brand Celebrates at Home

For a brand with such a strong connection to South Florida, launching Paradise Found in Miami feels especially fitting.

Luli Fama has built its identity around colorful, confident swimwear and resort fashion with a distinctly tropical point of view.

Paradise Found carries that identity into Cruise ’27 while giving it a more elevated, escapist mood.

And with Luli Fama’s newest boutique now at Dadeland Mall, Miami shoppers have another destination to experience the brand in person.

After getting our own closer look at Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 collection, we can safely say the name fits.

Paradise has officially been found, and this time, it is in Miami.

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