As if South Beach weren’t already gay enough, the rainbow flag now flies over Miami Beach City Hall.
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower raised the flag on Monday, reversing a policy that had specifically forbidden the multi-colored banner. “I think that this is just another step to making a whole city, a city that really welcomes gays and lesbians,” she said.
Herrera said the gay flag will fly intermittently over government buildings, while businesses will likely keep it up year-round. The city commission hopes the largely symbolic gesture will be adopted by other jurisdictions in South Florida.
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dee // November 25, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Great news. I was just writing a blog about SOFL when I spotted this story. Just like when Keyh West paraded a mile-long flag, this gesture will put Miami back on the gay map – just when tourism needs a helping hand down there.
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