It’s taking such a nice event and putting ugly labels on it and stereotypes and it’s very troubling,' said Rosie's owner, John Zieba. “It’s terribly sad that it’s blowing up in this way. Rosie's has hosted the field trip for about a decade. 'This is absolutely nothing controversial about this whatsoever, it is an educational experience with part of the community that supports our local school, and frankly I'm very upset that it's getting this type of attention,' supporter David Comras said. On Friday, a Florida Department of Education investigator was going to the school to investigate, the Sun Sentinel reported.Įarlier Friday, a group of about a dozen parents and former teachers were outside the school to show their support for the principal and restaurant. The threats have been referred to the appropriate authorities, and I will continue to work hard to engage with my community, spread positivity, and represent my district on the school board.' 'These attacks have no place in our society. My friends, family, and church have also been targeted,' Leonardi said in a statement. Just north of Fort Lauderdale in southeast Florida, Wilton Manors has garnered a reputation for being one of the country’s most LGBTQ-friendly destinations. 'Sadly, I've recently been attacked with bigoted comments and death threats.
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