On November 26 we asked our readers to submit their own photos from the day. We also assigned our photographers to capture a day in the life of South Florida’s LGBT community.

Too often in the news we read about the famous, the politicians, or the celebrities. Rarely do we hear about the people who actually make up the LGBT community – from the bartenders, waiters and hairdressers to the retirees. That’s why this issue celebrates the lives of the everyday LGBT person. These photos are a reminder that the LGBT community is numerous and diverse.

We like to relax at the beach, walk our dogs, raise funds for charities, bike ride, shop, work, eat and play. These photos show the normality of being LGBT. We are the same. All of us. We do the same thing. We live and enjoy the same lives as our straight counterparts. We all have more in common than we do apart.

View the full 24 Hours in LGBT South Florida issue here.

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