Never fear, Carlos Smith is here
As the newly elected chair of the Orange County Democrats, Carlos Smith is responsible for 295,000 voters. Corralling the resources needed for contentious upcoming elections that includes two high profile races, for governor and county mayor, is a scary thought. So, is Smith afraid? It’s not likely. He’s a thrill-seeker. Among his achievements: hanging precariously 1,000 feet in the air from a plane traveling 100 mph, wearing a water-filled helmet with angry eels swimming around and leaping across construction platforms. Smith, 33, who can also boast climbing the Andes Mountains, was once a contestant on NBC’s Fear Factor. The reality show that has contestants performing scary stunts and Smith made it to the finals. Compared to facing what I did on Fear Factor all those years ago, taking on Republicans in 2014 will be a cakewalk, Smith said. Democrats in Orange County have great candidates, a message that resonates with voters, and a record of fighting for fairness and equal opportunity for everybody. Republicans like Rick Scott and Teresa Jacobs are the ones who will be running scared.
Family-friendly fun
Many of Central Florida’s LGBT festivals and celebrations, like Gay Days and St. Pete Pride, aren’t always viewed as family-friendly. In their enthusiasm for those street parties, revelers are often scantily clad or overly inebriated. Converge Orlando, Inc, Central Florida’s LGBT Convention and Visitors Bureau, has come to the rescue with a brand new event called Family Outfest. It’s scheduled for July 1- 7 and promises to be wholesome fun for the whole family. (Though the opening event looks to be a cocktail reception). The Facebook page promises several events daily, including theme park excursions, though a specific schedule has not been released.
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