LOCAL POLL II #1: LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA!

What's yer name/nickname yer going with here: Radym

Where do you live?: Lake Worth, FL

What neighborhoods or areas around where you live you do you recommend exploring? All of Lake Worth (except the intracoastal) rocks! We have a tight-knit radical community  that enjoys potlucks, midnight bikerides to the beach, and making honest connections with our neighbors in the community.

Any good parks round you for sitting in or wandering through? Yes. My favorite is in front of the library and behind the historical society. It's in the middle of downtown, so you get that hustle-and-bustle feeling, but it's also a great place to just sit and hang out.

Any good festivals? When? Sun Fest is supposed to be good, although I didn't go this year. It takes place in late April, I believe. The pride fest in Lake Worth (Ell Dub) is suprisingly not that corporate!

Best on-line/print source(s) for local entertainment info: City Link and the Broward-Palm Beach New Times

Best place(s) to stop in to see inexpensive local rock music (particularly those that regularly book bands with females): Haven't found out yet, but would totally be willing to get my ass in gear and find a venue if the Violents were coming in town.

Best place(s) to stop in to dance: Anywhere me and my friends go.

Best place(s) to stop in to get a beer without pretention or hoo-haw: Harry's Banana Farm. Fucking awesome jukebox, alligators on the wall, and friends -- what more could you ask for?

Best place(s) to stop in to get a drink: I'd still have to say Harry's

Best place(s) to stop in just to stop in while visiting:  Radym's house.

Best secret deals : During the summer, there's a little craft/music festival every friday night.

Best bets for lodging: Radym's house.

Is public transport available? Do you recommend it? If so, how much is it? If not, how should a visitor get around? Buses run all over the place. We also have the Tri-Rail, which goes from Palm Beach to Miami. They're both pretty cheap. Lake Worth also has a horde of bicycles to let our friends use when they come in town.

Locally-run cheap restaurant(s) you dig (yay to veg friendly and regional flair ones!):
       Mexican: Lupita's
       Vegan food?: Radym's house
       Coffee shop with character: Lupita's -- Mexican coffee rules!


One road trip outta town you like: Tallahassee -- though I haven't gone yet, I hear that there's a great community of people up there.

Best/worst time of year to come. Why: Summer -- it's fucking hot as hell.

Shoes you recommend bringing for a good visit: Biking shoes.

A bit about who you are: I'm a radycal librarian who loves fagatron, limp wrist, and other queer-positive hardcore/non-hardcore music. I'm currently reading "The Kite Runner." If you haven't read it, you have to pick it up at your local library -- it's intense. I love children, and want a puppy really badly.