Sidelines Gears Up For Super Bowl Sunday

As we eagerly await the outcome of Sunday’s NFL Conference Championship games,  football fans everywhere are making their own plans for the pinnacle contest & gala of this year’s short-lived football season – the SUPER BOWL!

Sidelines Sports Bar, too, is getting itself ready for the blitz of LGBT football fans from around the South Florida area to take their seats in front of their favorite flat screen TV and enjoy the camaraderie,  the howls, the cheers, the laughs, and yes, even the cries of foul for what will certainly be a great sporting event. 

Super Bowl Sunday at Sidelines is often viewed as a sacred event and owners, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea will not let their devout followers down. Sidelines will once again offer its loyal patrons and fans a deluxe buffet of barbeque chicken and ribs and all the fixins’, fantastic giveaways and prizes, a super raffle with a surprise GRAND PRIZE and lots of fun along the way.

New this year is Sidelines’ “SMOKE-FREE ZONE”. Yes, if you haven’t heard, Sidelines has gone smoke-free! Inside, the sports bar has been refurnished and remodeled with a sparkling clean & fresh new look! New bar stools, new tables, and new sports memorabilia adorn the bar, while outside, smokers can enjoy the recently constructed outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, and a new easy-access doorway from the bar to the patio. The enthusiastic reviews keep coming in as some of our new wide-eyed customers enter and gaze at the many changes. “I believe this year will be our best year ever!” predicts Laurie.

The buffet will be served at 5:00 PM and game time begins at 6:30 PM, so come early, have a seat, and sit back for a SUPER ride!

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR COMING TO SIDELINES!

While a number of small businesses across the country face difficult and challenging times due to the nation’s harsh economic realities, Sidelines Sports Bar is grateful to have been able to ride the storm and remain solvent. The owners and management recognize in order to sustain economic health and continue to grow, they must continue to evolve and change. So, after months of deliberation, and many discussions with staff, loyal patrons, and business-minded folks, Sidelines co-owners, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea, have decided to “bring a breath of fresh air” to the popular gay sports bar!

On Wednesday, January 5, 2011, Sidelines will become a smoke-free establishment. In order to properly undertake this rejuvenation, various modifications will be made to the bar and it will be necessary to close operations for two days. Therefore, on Monday and Tuesday, January 3rd & 4^th, respectively, Sidelines will be closed. During this time, the staff will be working very hard to refresh, refashion and surprise its customers by creating a new Sidelines!

It must be reiterated that these changes in no way affect the “sports theme” that has made Sidelines the repeated award-winning entertainment venue of Fort Lauderdale since their opening in 2006. They are still Sidelines Sports Bar, “Where Sports Come First”!

The only things that will not change is the fun & friendly staff, the demand for a high level of customer service and a passionate desire to provide Fort Lauderdale’s LGBT community a pleasant and comfortable environment in which gay sports enthusiasts can come together in a place where they can feel at home, while watching their favorite sport, playing a round of pool, throwing some darts, or simply sitting amongst friends over a cocktail discussing the day’s events.

By giving Sidelines a bit of a “nip & tuck”, the goal of management is to gain even more business, sustain themselves in this seemingly slumped economy, and grow their future business with confidence.

HOLIDAY GIFTS NOW AVAILABLE @ SIDELINES!

Hot off the presses, Sidelines Sports Bar’s new 2011 Sports Calendar featuring some of South Florida’s local cuties as sports models, is now available for sale. This fun and adorable look at some of our community’s talented sports-minded athletes was a cooperative effort by Sidelines, Island City Health & Fitness, and the benevolent donations of two of our area’s professional photographers, Michael Murphy and Jorge Rondon.

The proceeds from the sale of the calendar, priced at only $10, will be donated to Broward House and the Cooperative Feeding Program of Broward County. The 2011 Sports Calendar not only makes for the perfect holiday gift, but your dollars will help to improve the lives of individuals living with or at risk for HIV and other health issues and will feed hungry bodies, minds and souls by providing nutritious food, information and referral, with compassion and caring.

Each month’s calendar photo features one of the winners from the recent “Model Search” held during the month of September at Sidelines Sports Bar. Each model, clad in their chosen sports attire, is a loyal customer of Sidelines Sports Bar. The owners of the Fort Lauderdale gay sports bar did not want to employ professional talent for this project, but wished to show the diversity and attractiveness already here in gay South Florida.

To purchase your calendar, visit Sidelines Sports Bar, Island City Health & Fitness and some of Wilton Manor’s nearby retailers. Quantities are limited, so hurry and get your copy for that perfect holiday gift!

SIDELINES SPORTS BAR RANKED BY LOGO CHANNEL

Popular Club Is Among One of the Top Places to Visit Right Now

Sidelines Sports Bar was recently ranked on the LOGO Channel’s travel website, “TripOut Gay Travel” as one of the “Top 12 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Right Now”, by John Polly.

Mr. Polly ranked Sidelines as the 6^th top thing to do while in Fort Lauderdale. His comments read as follows:

“Huddle Around a Cocktail … for a fun gay belt, I’d recommend Sidelines Sports Bar. It’s Fort Lauderdale’s bustling and festive gay sports haven. Play pool, watch a game, play darts or tunes on the jukebox, and let the many friendly bartenders get you tipsy. (If you can, go and order from Tanner; she’s the short, blondish lesbian and she pours like a champ and is nice as the day is long.)

The crowd is a mix of neighborhoodsy folks, real sports fans, gay daddies and twinks, and they’re always happy to meet visitors. Play ball!”

TripOut Gay Travel, one of LOGO’s websites, offers viewers information about many of the world’s most popular gay and lesbian places to visit, sexiest destinations, hotels and resorts, and travel companies.

In fact, TripOut Gay Travel is conducting their 2^nd annual “TripOut Gay Travel Awards”. Visit them at www. http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com to check out some of these illustrious nominees and vote for your favorite hot destinations, sexiest places and the companies you love to travel with. Scroll down for the full announcement article, and make your selections!

WANTED: LGBT COLLEGE ALUMNI GROUPS!

Sidelines Sports Bar has long been a popular place to watch and cheer for your favorite college football teams. Now, more and more fans are coming out of their proverbial closets to join their schoolmates in rooting their alma mater’s teams to victory.

To that end, Sidelines Sports Bar is introducing its “College Alumni Game Days” for South Florida’s many gay and lesbian college football fans. On any given Saturday, beginning on September 18, 2010, when your college football team is playing, come to Sidelines & wear your college football colors. If your team scores a touchdown, you will receive a special Sidelines’ “Touchdown Shot”.

Yes, Sidelines supports all college teams - the Florida Gators, the Florida State Seminoles, the Miami Hurricanes, the Michigan State Spartans, the Ohio Buckeyes, etc.  One simply needs to notice the many college football flags draped throughout the club. Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines and an avid FSU Seminole fan has said that she will gladly hang any college team’s flag (provided you purchase it)!

So, don your college team jersey, come out to cheer your team and maybe you’ll meet another schoolmate shouting expletives at a referee’s bogus calls! 

Sidelines' Cook-Off Finals Yield Surprising Finish

Sidelines Sports Bar’s Sizzlin’ Summer Cook-Off Finals held on Sunday, July 25^th concluded with a surprising twist. The Cook-Off Competition, held each month during the past summer, brought some of our area’s most aspiring chefs with their unique recipes of Chili, BBQ Ribs, and Chicken Wings to Sidelines Sports Bar. After the spirited three-month cooking contests, the Finals were held yesterday, in which the top three winners of each month’s category competed for the Grand Prize – a deluxe, stainless-steel, BBQ gas grill.

The winners were announced after the five guest judges’ scores were tallied. The judges included Jason (Rosie’s Bar & Grill), Mark H. (Mark’s List), Mike T. (Hotspots Magazine), Nick D. (loyal customer), and Paul D. (loyal customer).

The winning chef, garnering the highest score, was James Morris. The second place winner was Mark Knowles, and third place ended up in a tie – Debbie Mae and Kenny Nash. The owners and staff of Sidelines congratulated all of the participating chefs who donated their time and flair for cuisine. The staff and customers surely enjoyed every morsel, too!

Much to our surprise, after all of the winners were announced, applauded, and congratulated, James Morris, the first place winner, made the announcement to Laurie and Marty, co-owners of Sidelines that he wanted to donate his prize to The Poverello Center so they can offer it as a prize in a raffle at their upcoming Bowl-A-Thon on August 7^th. The Bowl-A-Thon is Poverello’s annual fundraiser that helpsprovide life-saving nutritional essentials to individuals living with HIV/AIDS who are residents of Broward County.

“We are so grateful and amazed at the selfless generosity of James Morris.  His thoughtfulness and considerate gesture is something we will always remember”, commented Dale Madison, Fundraising Coordinator of The Poverello Center.

Hot August Nights at Sidelines

Sidelines Sports Bar announces its August drink promotions to close out what will be remembered as one of the HOTTEST summers in South Florida. During the last few summer months, since May, Sidelines has offered its customers more reasons to come & enjoy the comfortable, clean and fun environment of Sidelines. In August, the owners of Sidelines have dialed it up a notch by offering not one, but four, new drink specials.

The “Hot August Nights” drink specials are as follows:

1.       “TUESDAYS 3-4-3!”

$3 for Three Olive Cocktails!*

9:00 PM – CLOSE

*Martinis only $4.

2.       FREE PIZZA WEDNESDAYS! +

10:00 PM – MIDNIGHT

 +One drink minimum.

3.       “$2.50 Weekends!” 

$2.50 on All Domestic Bottled Beers

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

9:00 PM – CLOSE

4.       2-4-1 on 42° Below Cocktails!w

ALL WEEK LONG

9:00 PM – CLOSE

w Valid for one-liquor drinks only.

These specials are valid only during the month of August, so hurry in and take pleasure in a great end to a HOT summer. And, remember … Football Season is Coming Soon!

Sidelines Awarded City's Proclamation

Sidelines Sports Bar will be awarded a Proclamation from the City of Wilton Manors during its next City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 27^th at 7:00 p.m.  The City’s Proclamation is being given in honor of Sidelines’ fourth anniversary, in addition to the significant contributions made by Sidelines to many of Wilton Manors’ charitable organizations and major fundraising events. The Proclamation will be presented by the Mayor Gary Resnick.

Sidelines Sports Bar celebrated its four year anniversary since its opening on May 12, 2006. The owners of Sidelines, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea, are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor and will surely share it with its loyal patrons, dedicated sports fans, customers, and the community.

Over the last four years, Sidelines has contributed to many of Wilton Manors’ charitable organizations and major fundraising events, such as The Smart Ride, in which Team Sidelines in its 1^st year raised over $40,000. Since 2006, Sidelines has sponsored the Florida AIDS Walk which generates awareness and support to many of South Florida’s HIV/AIDS program initiatives. Their community pride and spirit has helped many organizations such as Broward House, the Feeding Cooperative Program, the Dolphin Democrats, the Pride Center (GLCC), Pride of South Florida, Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Tuesdays Angels, just to name a few.

The “mantra” of Sidelines is and has always been a place where one could feel “normal”, comfortable, relaxed and just have fun. What a great location - in the heart of Wilton Manors, a place where residents and visitors can walk down the “Drive” to dine, grab a quick drink from the multitude of watering holes, or shop in the many unique boutique-like stores.

“It’s still unbelievable to us that we have been here for four years already”, stated Marty Kildea, co-owner of Sidelines. “The wonderful memories and new friends we’ve made truly give us reason to be thankful”, echoed Laurie Whittaker, co-owner. Both chimed in, “our success certainly would not have been possible if it were not for our fantastic staff and loyal customers”. “Thanks to all!

Sidelines Bringing Fun & Games To The 2010 Stonewall Festival!

Friday’s Official Host Bar Party Celebrates Pride 

Sidelines Sports Bar’s sponsorship of this year’s Stonewall Street Festival & Parade in Gay and Lesbian Wilton Manors Florida will bring some amusement to the south end of drive unlike before. Festival attendees will enjoy a tented dance area with celebrated DJs spinning their favorites for the fans throughout the day plus an assortment of sporting games will surely keep revelers in good spirits. 

After the Stonewall parade winds along Wilton Drive, starting at 11:00 AM, the festival officially begins. The music dance tent will be set up next to Sidelines and guest celebrity DJs Wendy Hunt and Marc Scott will perform their music magic for the party goers. As the area’s premier sports bar, Sidelines will offer amusement-type sporting games for its patrons and festival attendees. There will be a dunking tank, a Sumo Wrestling area, and other sports-related contests creating spirited competition for all to enjoy. 

In order to promote Wilton Manors as a gay and gay-friendly destination, the Board of Directors of Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale (PGFTL), the presenters of the Stonewall event, have extended the event to allow some of the nighttime entertainment venues to hold “Official Stonewall Parties” during the week prior to June 20th. On Friday, June 18th, Sidelines Sports Bar will host their “Official Host Bar Party” beginning at 9:00 PM. Raffles, prizes, 2-4-1 drink pricing on 42Below Vodka, the official liquor sponsor for the Stonewall event, will headline the party’s fun and friendly atmosphere to kick-off the 11th Annual Stonewall Street Festival & Parade. 

 “This year’s Stonewall gives us the opportunity to come together as a community to remember those who fought for our rights and ability to be who we are”, commented Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines. “In the spirit of the day, we can let loose, celebrate, and simply have fun with one another proudly”, she continued.

SIDELINES SPORTS BAR IS TAKING PRIDE ON “THE DRIVE”

Sidelines Sports Bar is proud to announce its sponsorship of this year’s Stonewall Street Festival & Parade. As a major sponsor of the annual event, Sidelines will take part in bringing the festivities down to the south end of the drive by hosting a large tented dance area with celebrated DJs Wendy Hunt and Marc Scott spinning for the fans. On Sunday, June 20, 2010, thousands of revelers will emerge onto Wilton Drive at 11:00 AM to watch the popular Stonewall Parade (presented by 42Below Vodka). The annual parade has become one of the most anticipated events in South Florida.

After the parade winds along Wilton Drive from NE 20th Street to its finish at “Five Points”, the festival will officially begin. This year, Sidelines is adding amusement-type sporting games for its patrons and festival attendees. There will be a dunking tank, a Sumo Wrestling area, and other sports-related contests creating spirited competition for all to enjoy.

Headlining on the Main Stage (presented by Miller Lite) is singing artist and Tony Award-winning actress, Jennifer Holiday. Other nationally known entertainers, such as Electra and Kevin Aviance, as well as local acts from South Florida will also be performing throughout the day. Merchants also have the opportunity to exhibit their wares at vendor booths located on Wilton Drive. There will be a Family Activities Area with games and activities for children and their parents, On-Street Bars, sponsored by local bars not located on "The Drive", Beverage Trucks, provided by the beer & soda sponsors, and the Stonewall Food Court, serving up everyone's favorite carnival food specialties.

The Stonewall Street Festival & Parade, put on by Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale (PGFTL), a non-profit organization, commemorates the Stonewall Rebellion on New York's Christopher Street in June of 1969. In the gay world, it is a time to be proud. Gays in a growing number of cities and countries participate in annual parades, festivals and events collectively called gay pride. Gay men and women come out (some, literally) to attend these events as a way to show their pride and participate in the annual tradition of remembrance and celebration.

“We are delighted to once again be a part of the Stonewall Street Festival & Parade”, commented Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines. “This is a day when our community comes out in full force proudly showing our strength, unity, and friendship”, she continued.

2nd COOK-OFF CONTEST shows off a VARIETY OF FLAVORS!

 Sidelines’ 2nd cook-off competition, held on Sunday, May 23, 2010, brought out the community’s best grill masters of the BBQ Rib. These entries showed such a variety of recipes, from the succulent bourbon style to the tasty southern flair. The 1st place prize for the winning recipe went to Debbie Mae & Karen Saint, 2nd place was awarded to James Morris, and 3rd place went to Tim Goshen. Tim Goshen also won the people’s choice award.  These three top winners will now qualify for the Final Cook-Off Championship on Sunday, July 25th with the Grand Prize of a deluxe BBQ grill being awarded to the top vote getter. Not only did our renowned judges pronounce a winner for Sunday’s rib cook-off, our very hungry customers were able to taste and vote for their favorite recipe, too.

The third and last installment of Sidelines’ Summer Cook-Off Competition (before the final championship cook-off) will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 5:00pm featuring Chicken Wings (hot or mild, whichever way you like them). So, if you have a talent for cooking the best Chicken Wings in town, come by Sidelines to enjoy a fun and mouth-watering occasion with friends and fellow wannabe chefs.

FLORIDA’S SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE

As you many of you know, living in Florida during the summer months is a hot proposition … literally! The sweltering heat causes many of us to stay indoors and that’s exactly what Sidelines Sports Bar hopes its customers will do on Saturdays during the month of June.

Back by popular demand, Sidelines is extending their 2-4-1 Happy Hour pricing until 11:00 pm, instead of the usual 9:00 pm. For the entire month of June & on Saturdays (June 5 – 26) from Noon until 11:00 PM, you will receive 2-4-1 cocktails in the cool and relaxed environment that is Sidelines. So, sit back, cool off and watch some of sports best matches, play a round of darts or pool, catch up with old friends and have some summer fun!

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM TO HOST A FUN DAY OF POOL & DARTS

 Sidelines Sports Bar’s newly sponsored women’s softball team, the Blue Crush, is hosting a fun day of pool and dart tournaments at the popular gay sports bar on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Proceeds from the tournaments will help raise money for The Blue Crush to travel to the Amateur Sports Alliance of North America’s (ASANA) Softball World Series 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada in November.

 Everyone is invited to participate in the tournaments. Entry fees for the 8-ball pool tournament are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For the dart tournament (301 Cricket), the entry fees are $10 in advance) or $15 at the door. All tournament entrants will receive a Sidelines’ Event chip for a FREE well drink or draft. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The first place winner of each tournament will receive a Premium Liquor Basket (valued at over $100), second place finishers will receive a Sidelines’ $50 bar tab and third place winners will receive a $25 bar tab from Sidelines.

 Along with the upcoming car washes, Jell-O shot nights, and raffles, players on the Blue Crush team hope their fans, families and co-workers will contribute to their fundraising efforts in order to get them to Las Vegas to play in the World Series. To enter in either tournament, kindly contact Jennifer at Jennifer@sidelinessports.com or Melanie at (954) 614-6344 or e-mail her at snickers9876@aol.com, no later than Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

CHEERS TO ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 

As you may be aware, Sidelines Sports Bar will be celebrating its 4-Year anniversary from May 9 – 12, 2010 and the owners of Sidelines, Laurie Whittaker & Marty Kildea, want to toss in yet another reason for you to join us during our anniversary month. 

For the entire month of May (May 1 – 31, 2010), Sidelines is offering its distinctive Super Premium Vodka at 2-4-1 drink prices (of course, for one-liquor drinks only)! Loyal Sidelines’ customers and discerning vodka drinkers have determined that only the finest distilleries throughout Europe and the world can create such an exceptionally smooth vodka. What sets this vodka apart from all the others in the same category is a purity, smoothness and clean taste that only a “small batch” process can deliver. 

So, cheers! Here’s to many more years of sporting entertainment and friendly fun!

Sidelines Hits A Grand Slam To Celebrate Its 4-Year Anniversary

Sidelines Sports Bar is getting ready to celebrate its 4th year anniversary since they opened their doors to become Fort Lauderdale’s premier gay sports bar. And, this anniversary celebration will be their biggest one yet. Co-owners, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea, want to offer its loyal patrons, dedicated sports fans, customers, and the community a party to remember. They’ve entitled the festivities “Four Days for Four Years of Fun!” 

Beginning on Sunday, May 9th and ending on Wednesday, May 12th, Sidelines will present a number of fun activities, including two new drink specials for this anniversary celebration:

1.      “2-for-$4” on well & draft, which gives you two drinks for only $4.00, and

2.      back by popular demand, “2-4-1 on all Sidelines Vodka drinks”. 

Don’t forget, Sidelines’ regular, yet awesome, Happy Hour drink specials will also be available during these four days of celebration.  

Over-the-top raffles will be held each and every night from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. To receive a raffle ticket, simply purchase a cocktail or a beer and you may win fantastic prizes valued at over $100. 

Of course, there will be plenty of giveaways, such as t-shirts and other promotional items. 

How can a party be a party without food? Sidelines saves the best for last with its delicious BBQ items made-to-order. Sidelines will make available for purchase grilled hamburgers, hot dogs or chicken breast sandwiches with all the fixins on Sunday, May 9th through Tuesday, May 11th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Then, on Wednesday, May 12th, Sidelines will bring its talented caterer to present a FREE buffet of popular fare, such as BBQ Ribs and Mac & Cheese. The FREE buffet will be offered from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. 

“It’s still unbelievable to us that we have been here for four years already”, stated Marty Kildea, co-owner of Sidelines. “The wonderful memories and new friends we’ve made truly give us reason to be thankful”, echoed Laurie Whittaker, co-owner. Both chimed in, “our success certainly would not have been possible if it were not for our fantastic staff and loyal customers”. “Thank you to all, now let’s party”!!

1ST COOK-OFF COMPETITION A TASTY SUCCESS!

Sidelines’ inaugural cook-off competition was held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 and to the pleasure of its customers, contestants, and judges, a fun time was had by all. This Sunday’s competition was all about Chili and the top prize for the winning recipe went to James Bailey; 2nd place to Mark Knowles; and the third place winning chef was James Morris. These three top winners will now qualify for the Final Cook-Off Competition on Sunday, July 25th with the Grand Prize of a deluxe BBQ grill being awarded to the top vote getter.  

Not only did the esteemed judges pronounce a winner for Sunday’s chili cook-off, our very hungry patrons were able to taste and vote for their favorite chili recipe, too. 

The next Cook-Off Competition will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM and will feature BBQ Ribs. So, if you have a talent for cooking the best BBQ ribs in town, come to Sidelines Sports Bar and enter our Sizzlin’ Summer Cook-Off Competition. 

The third and last installment of Sidelines’ Summer Cook-Off Competition will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 5:00pm featuring Hot Chicken Wings! Come by to enjoy a fun and mouth-watering occasion with friends and fellow wannabe chefs.

EAT, DRINK & COMPETE! 

Sidelines Sports Bar is getting ready to hold its Inaugural Cook-Off competition for its dedicated fans, customers and wannabe chefs. Sidelines will host the “Sizzlin’ Summer Cook-Off Competition” on the fourth Sunday of the summer months of April, May, June and July as a way to offer its patrons another fun and friendly contest at the popular gay sports bar.

 The selected foods and contest dates are as follows:

§         April 25, 2010        Chili Cook-Off

§         May 23, 2010        BBQ Ribs Cook-Off

§         June 27, 2010        Hot Wings Cook-Off

§         July 25, 2010         Finals of the Summer

Cook-Off Competition

 Prizes will be awarded to the top three winning chefs on each of the monthly competition dates (April 25th , May 23rd , & June27th) and on July 25, 2010, the top three winners of each monthly cook-off will compete for the Final Cook-Off and a Grand Prize will be awarded to the winner.  

The food entries must be prepared in advance and brought to the bar for judging. A panel of three (3) judges will be seated for tasting and will be comprised of one representstive of the local gay media, a professional restaurant or catering chef, and a Sidelines’ customer. All judges will be judging each food entry on a scale of 0 – 10 (10 being the highest score possible). Each entrant will also receive a FREE drink chip on the day of the Cook-Off (valid for one well drink & draft).

 To register, contestants must see the Manager on Duty and obtain the “Basic Cooking Rules” for the selected competition. As there is limited availability to the number of entrants for each Cook-Off, it is suggested that candidates register as soon as possible, but no later than the Friday before Sunday’s competition.

 In addition, after each Cook-Off competition, Sidelines patrons will be able to taste each entry and judge for their favorite. A “Patron’s Choice Award” will be given to the winning chef.

  “We want to give all of the aspiring chefs in our community a chance to show off their cooking abilities and recipes”, stated Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines Sports Bar. She continued, “Plus, since we are a sports bar, allow for some friendly competition and coveted bragging rights”

SIDELINES INTRODUCES $AVE ON $ATURDAYS 

Sidelines Sports Bar brings its fans another way to have fun at the popular gay sports bar, while saving their hard-earned cash. During the month of April (from April 3 – 30, 2010), Sidelines is offering new drink specials called $ave On $aturdays! 

Back by popular demand, Sidelines will offer its private-labeled Sidelines’ Super Premium Vodka at 2-4-1 pricing from 9:00 PM – Close (one liquor drinks only). And, for beer lovers, Sidelines is featuring a special price of $2.75 for all bottled beers, also from 9:00 PM – Close. 

“We wanted to give our patrons a means to enjoy Sidelines on a typically “full-priced” weekend night by offering something with added value”, stated Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines Sports Bar.  

WALKING TOGETHER FOR A CURE! 

Team Sidelines, a group of Sidelines Sports Bar’s staff, loyal patrons, fans, friends and family will join thousands of other determined individuals walk in the upcoming Florida AIDS Walk to raise awareness and help reverse the continuing spread of HIV/AIDS. On March 28th, in downtown Fort Lauderdale, these caring and thoughtful individuals from across the state will walk together demonstrating their commitment to fight the disease no matter whom it afflicts, or where it is found.  

The Florida AIDS Walk is a 10k walk (optional 5k) fundraiser effort whereby 100% of the funds raised from the Florida AIDS Walk stay right here in Florida and will benefit the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Broward House, the Pride Center at Equality Park, SunServe and the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center. This community fundraising and awareness event helps ensure the expansion of HIV/AIDS testing, education and prevention initiatives in South Florida, and throughout the State of Florida. 

“We are delighted to be a part of this effort once again“, stated Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines. “We will continue to fervently work together looking towards the day in which HIV is eradicated from the globe”, she continued. 

Sidelines Supports Women’s Softball

 Sidelines Sports Bar proudly announced its sponsorships of another LGBT softball team – Sidelines’ Blue Crush. The Blue Crush is the first women’s team that bears the Sidelines name in the South Florida Amateur Athletic Association’s (SFAAA) league.  The team competes in the women’s league “Upper Division”, a division for those players that exhibit advanced physical skills and knowledge of the game.  

Sidelines also sponsors two teams in the SFAAA’s Open Division - the Sidelines Cyclones –B division team and the Sidelines Cyclones –C division team. Coming off of their recent Gay Softball World Series championship win, the Cyclones divided the team into two separate teams, making for a total of three LGBT softball teams sponsored by the popular sports bar. 

“We are proud to include the Blue Crush to our mix of teams!” commented Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines. “As a gay sports bar, it is logical that we support gay sports in our area”, she continued.