Jesse Monteagudo

Florida

Columnist at OUTSFL

Freelance Writer and Journalist at Freelance

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A Nudist Paradise | Opinion

2 weeks ago | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

A Nudist Paradise | OpinionFlorida is a nudist paradise. Our subtropical climate allows us to enjoy clothing optional activities all year long. This attracts numerous gay and bisexual men, both residents and tourists, who enjoy being naked among other naked men. Our presence creates a gay nudist community that is larger than any other in the United States outside of Palm Springs.
Devotees of Trump | Opinion

1 month ago | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

Devotees of Trump | OpinionDonald Trump began his second term the way we expected him to, only worse. Together with his Chief Executive (Elon Musk), Trump has carried out many of the goals of Project 2025. While Trump is misgoverning the country by Executive Order, Republicans in Congress and in the State Legislatures spend their time finding new ways to exalt their glorious leader. They seek to prove their devotion to Trump by putting his name on roads, airports and other places.
'A Prince of a Boy: How One Gay Catholic Helped Change the World'

1 month ago | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

'A Prince of a Boy: How One Gay Catholic Helped Change the World' | Opinion"A Prince of a Boy" reminds me of another great gay autobiography: "The Best Little Boy in the World" (1973), which Andrew Tobias wrote under the pen name "John Reid."Both books deal with talented, successful men who came to terms with their sexual orientation.
The Legend of Snooty

1 month ago | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

The Legend of Snooty | OpinionThe most famous animal in Florida's history was not Flipper or Lolita or even an alligator. It was Snooty, a male Florida manatee who lived at the South Florida Museum's Parker Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton. When Snooty died, two days after his 69 birthday, he was the oldest manatee in captivity or, indeed, anywhere else. By comparison, the average life span of a wild manatee is only 40 years. The life of Snooty is a classic Florida story. In 1948 Samuel J.
Birds of Florida | Opinion

Jan 16, 2025 | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

Birds of Florida | OpinionOne of the pleasures of living in Florida is the variety of birds who dwell or visit the Sunshine State. In my suburban neighborhood, I can see all kinds of birds, from backyard species like crows or jays to birds of prey. Most interesting to me are wading birds like the anhinga, cormorant, egrets, herons, white ibis, and the magnificent wood stork (our only native stork).
A Dark Night (and Day) of the Soul

Dec 8, 2024 | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

A Dark Night (and Day) of the Soul | OpinionI spent Election Day 2024 in one place where politics was not discussed: At a polling place where, as I usually do, I served as a poll worker. I was precinct clerk in a precinct in Weston ("Westonzuela") populated by Venezuelan Americans who, like those of my own Cuban American community, fled a leftist regime and now lean conservative.
Tangled Up in Blue

Nov 18, 2024 | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

Tangled Up in Blue | OpinionOne of the most ridiculous customs of the 21st century is a gender reveal party, one in which parents claim to reveal their unborn infant's gender. Like a wedding or baby shower, a gender reveal party has no ritual or legal purpose, but is just an excuse for the hosts to throw a party and receive presents from their friends and loved ones.
No More Bottom Shaming!

Nov 14, 2024 | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

No More Bottom Shaming! | OpinionA few years ago, actor Haaz Sleiman caused a stir when he came out on social media as "a gay, Muslim, Arab-American man. And I'm going to take it even further - not only am I gay but I'm also a bottom. Not only am I a bottom, but I'm also a total bottom, which means I like it up you-know-where. And I say this to all the homophobes living in the United States of America and across the globe. Why not?
SAGE at 30 | Opinion

Oct 22, 2024 | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

SAGE at 30 | OpinionSAGE - Senior Action in a Gay Environment - began in New York City in 1978 as an organization designed to improve the lives of LGBTQ older adults. In South Florida, SAGE began in 1992, when the Sunshine Cathedral asked Ed Jones to create a task force to develop and expand its program for senior age group members of the church. By 1994 the task force included people from the newly formed community center (now The Pride Center).
The Free (?) State of Florida

Sep 25, 2024 | outsfl.com | Jesse Monteagudo

The Free (?) State of FloridaRecently, the Ron DeSantis Administration posted signs on interstate highways welcoming visitors to the "Free State of Florida." The idea of Florida as a uniquely free state is a favorite of DeSantis, who has been using it for years. During his second inauguration in January 2023, the governor bragged about his state's opposition to federal policies and his war against "woke" ideologies.