21 May 29 - June 4, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | One Party at a Time Steer Queer events help trans and queer individuals in need. BY CAROLINE VAL M iami’s nightlife scene has long been a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ communities, but few collec- tives have made as direct an impact as Steer Queer. At the Corner downtown, you’ll see some of the most extravagant performances in one of the most welcoming spaces in the 305. But the organizers behind Steer Queer aren’t just throwing a party — they’re building a lifeline. Founded with the mission to support trans and queer individuals through mutual aid, the grassroots collective has cultivated an in- clusive, celebratory space while also raising funds for gender-affirming care, housing sta- bility, and other essential needs. The initiative began as a response to a tragic event: the unprovoked murder of a homeless trans woman in Miami Beach last year. It was a shocking, tragic headline for anyone who stays tapped into South Florida news, and one of Steer Queer’s coordinators, Teal Perez, ex- plains how the loss catalyzed their efforts. “She was known by a lot of trans women in the community, and we just felt like if we could hold a space that might raise funds to help one person find housing, that would be amazing. That was our goal at first,” Perez ex- plains. “But then it grew beyond what we ever imagined. People started reaching out, and we realized just how much demand there was in Miami for this kind of support.” At each event, Steer Queer spotlights a community member in need by making them the honorary guest of the night, and every dollar raised during the evening goes directly to the individual. It’s a de- parture from most or- ganizations that will usually donate to a big- ger fund, as Steer Queer’s organizers be- lieve giving the money directly to the individ- ual or individuals at the end of the event is more impactful for all parties involved. “Sometimes it’s really meaningful and per- sonal when the audience gets to know this one single person,” Perez adds. “Every dollar we raise at the event goes straight to them, whether it’s for hormones, savings for sur- gery, or whatever they need. It doesn’t go through us. It doesn’t get funneled through some middleman. The community is directly supporting one of its own.” Much of the financial support that allows Steer Queer to make these life-changing dona- tions comes from local businesses that donate prizes for fundraising raffles. Some of those businesses include Sweat Records, Mama Tried, Gramps, and others across Miami, all coming together to contribute things like gift cards and experiences in order for the budding organization to sustain its mission. According to donations manager Lily Beckmann, even a small $50 gift card incentivizes people to walk through the door and donate, eventually trans- forming into “a meaningful step toward the honorary guest’s transition or stability.” But beyond the financial assistance pro- vided by these local businesses, Steer Queer’s events also provide an artistic platform for emerging queer performers. It’s something the team takes real pride in, literally centering in- dividuals on an open stage to display their cre- ative talents within a welcoming environment. “We’ve had people step onto our stage for their very first performance, and now they’re getting booked all over Miami,” Beckmann shares. “Some of them are especially trans folks who just want to explore their identity in a safe space. So it becomes more than en- tertainment — it’s self-actualization.” Perhaps that commitment to helping lo- cals looking for gender-affirming care is a sort of self-actualization in its own right for the new local initiative, which has seen tremen- dous growth and traction in just a little under a year of operation. Currently, the collective is in the process of establishing a nonprofit, the Queer Party Project, to expand its impact throughout the entire state of Florida. With official nonprofit status, it hopes to secure larger donations and extend its reach to people who truly need the funds, especially under a new fed- eral administration that is actively targeting trans people. “In times like these, when trans people are being actively targeted by legislation and hateful rhetoric, sticking together is every- thing,” Beckmann says. “Creating spaces like this — where people feel safe, seen, and sup- ported — can be life-saving. And if we can make that difference for even one person, then it’s all worth it.” But for now, Steer Queer continues to bring Miami’s LGBTQ+ community together, one event at a time. Its next event, a goth event titled “Queer Damage,” is set to take place Sunday, June 22, and will benefit Palm Beach entertainer Ground Zero (@ groundze- roking on Instagram), who is experiencing a housing crisis. If you or someone you know is looking for support — whether it’s housing stability, top or bottom surgeries, hormones, or simply finding the right community of dolls and queer indi- viduals — both Perez and Beckmann say there’s no waitlist to become the next honor- ary guest. All you have to do is shoot them a DM on Instagram or reach out via email. As for allies, whether through donations, attendance, or simply spreading the word about Steer Queer, the group’s organizers say every bit of support is crucial to reinforcing a community that refuses to be ignored. “At the end of every party, people come up to us and say they’re reminded that they’re not alone,” Perez adds. “No matter how big or small the crowd, there’s always this over- whelming love and support. That’s the most rewarding thing.” Steer Queer. With DJ @ ciguapa305. 9 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Corner, 1035 N. Miami Ave., Miami; thecornermiami.com. Admission is free. [email protected] ▼ Music Steer Queer at the Corner invites emerging queer performers to the stage while fundraising for people in the community. Steer Queer photo “EVERY DOLLAR WE RAISE AT THE EVENT GOES STRAIGHT TO THEM.” NOTICE FOR QUALIFICATION REQUESTS Notice is hereby given the Land Resources Department of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida is requesting qualifica- tions for professional civil engi- neering services for the award- ed Safe Streets and Road for All and Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grants. Po- tential consultants are to have expertise in roadway and drain- age design/permitting, and planning services in order to complete the project. To obtain a copy of the packet please contact Joseph DeBono, Divi- sion Manager of Transportation & Engineering at 954-829-4263. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. June 27, 2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage on be- half of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell per- sonal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indi- cated: June 11th 2025 at 11:15 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 850 E 65th St. Hialeah, FL. 33013 (305) 849 5848 Bobbijo Jones: Appliances, mattress and bedding, wall art, sports and outdoor, bags, relig- ious ornaments, toilet paper, fan. Ismael Gutierrez: Clothing and shoes, personal effects, canned food, bags, scooter, bins. Coraly Dominguez: Personal effects, sports and outdoors, boxes, hamper. John Beamon: Toys, wall art, boxes, decorations, foldable chair. Benito Rollon: Cabinets and shelves, motor vehicle parts, furniture, boxes, mirrors, tools and supplies, ladder, hand truck. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any pur- chase up until the winning bid- der takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Florida Industrial Properties Six, LLC gives notice and intent to sell, for nonpayment of storage fees per FL Statue 83.805-806 the following vehicles on 6/9/2025 at 8:30AM at 3325 NW 135 Street, Opa Locka, FL 33054. Said Company reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. 2005 UTC VIN# 1UYVS25365P594320 by Karen Transport Inc, Ernesto Rojas Betancourt and Yasser Pena Rivas 2020 FRHT VIN# 1FUJHHDR8LLKS2608 by JL VIN Transort Corp and Yasser Pena Rivas NOTICE OF FORFEITURE ACTION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF $63,750.00 IN U.S. CURRENCY SAO No: 004-0425 SF No: 72-599 CGPD No: 25-002438 17 APPLE MAGIC KEYBOARDS; 2 APPLE MAC MINI WITH APPLE M4 CHIP; 3 APPLE WATCHES OF UNKNOWN MODEL; 4 APPLE MAGIC KEYBOARDS WITH TOUCH ID; 4 APPLE AIRPOD PRO; 1 APPLE MAGIC TRACKPAD; 6 APPLE MAGIC MOUSE; 13 APPLE PENCILS; 1 APPLE MACBOOK PRO WITH STICKERS BEARING SERIAL NUMBER C02GR1SCDV16; 1 APPLE MACBOOK PRO WITH SERIAL NUMBER C02V579LHV2D; 1 APPLE MACBOOK PRO WITH STICKERS BEARING SERIAL NUM- BER FVFWP43EHV29; 1 APPLE MACBOOK AIR WITH SERIAL NUMBER C02Q17LCGF84; 10 APPLE IPHONES IN BUBBLE WRAP; 1 BLUE APPLE IPHONE 16 PLUS WITH SERIAL NUMBER VL71LCC6D4; 1 WHITE APPLE IPHONE 16 PLUS WITH SERIAL NUMBER MC7Q363KDP; 1 BLACK APPLE IPHONE 16 PRO WITH SERIAL NUMBER LDTWX7P7RR; 1 TITANIUM APPLE IPHONE 16 PRO MAX WITH SERIAL NUMBER FQ23TW6P2R; 1 WHITE IPHONE 14 PRO WITH SERIAL NUMBER H95JXKWRVV; 58 GIFT CARDS; 23 MISCELLANEOUS GIFT CARDS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. TO: All persons or entities who have standing to claim a legal interest in the above-described properties YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a forfei- ture action has been filed against the above-described property in Miami-Dade County, Florida on May 22, 2025. WHEREAS any and all potential claimant(s) and/or interested party who wishes to contest the forfeiture shall file and serve a responsive pleading and affirmative defenses with this Court within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this publication establishing cause as to why the above-described property should not be forfeit- ed to Coral Gables Police De- partment on behalf of the South Florida Financial Crimes Strike Force for its use accord- ing to law. This notice shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Miami Daily Business Review. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STAT- UTES SECTION 932.704, any po- tential claimant who desires to contest the forfeiture must serve a true and correct copy of any responsive pleading or af- firmative defenses within the above stated time period upon counsel for the Petitioner, BRIAN H. ZACK, Assistant State Attorney, P.O. Box 227760, Mia- mi, Florida 33222-7760. Pursu- ant to Florida Rule of Civil Pro- cedure 1.500, failure to timely file and serve such pleadings within the above time periods may result in the entry of a De- fault Judgment, and Final Order of Forfeiture. KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE State Attorney /s/ Brian H. Zack BRIAN H. ZACK Assistant State Attorney Florida Bar # 1000416 P.O. Box 227760 Miami, Florida 33222-7760 (T): 786-316-9929 505 Automotive Services 510 Bus Services 515 Computer Services 520 Financial Services 525 Legal Services 527 Legal Notices 530 Misc. Services 533 Home Services 537 Adoptions 540 Travel/Getaways 500 Services 527 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage, on be- half of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell per- sonal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indi- cated: 430 N Dixie Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 06-18-2025 at 10:15am The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any pur- chase up until the winning bid- der takes possession of the personal property. Michelle Henry- Household items Giancarlo Portanova- Household items Vladyslav Stroyev- Personal items Jada Gamble- Household items
