News & Updates

Introducing: Spidey / Patrick Webb, Board Member at Large

Patrick Webb (known as “Spidey” by many)has been involved with the burn community since 2011, beginning at the ripe age of 19. His burn journey began in Georgia, with Alchemy and Euphoria, before calling Florida home. After just his Read more

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Introducing: Josue Garcia, Secretary

I am a lifelong artist and social activist. I’ve worked with various organizations to help bring awareness to floridas environmental issues, political climate, and other queer based social issues through grassroots, community activist, and event production.

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Introducing: King Banana / Karloz Torres, Placement Coordinator

King Banana! 👑🍌 (Aka Karloz) Burning Bright since 2013! Over 20 Burns and completely lost count by now. Proud founder of Camp Banana Hammocks. Love Burn’s original queer camp! Tetris is my jam so Placement is where I excel. Read more

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Introducing: Adriene Elizabeth Hannus-Darby, Treasurer/Art Grant Director

About… a Darby! Burning since 2012! I currently reside in Fort Myers, FL but originally from Chicago, IL. I have participated endlessly in the co-creation of Midwest Burns and Florida Burns. I spin magic in numbers and art, and Read more

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Introducing: Cat Lafuente, Vice Chair

Cat Lafuente started burning in 2009 at Pre-Heat. Even though there was a burn ban in place that year, she fell in love with the community and has been a part of it ever since. She’s attended Pre-Heat, AfterBurn, Read more

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Introducing: Maiah Duck, Chair

My journey began with a serendipitous encounter at Maker’s Square in Fort Lauderdale, and since then, I’ve been hooked, immersing myself in the ethos of self-expression and communal effort. My first Burn experience was at PreHeat, followed closely by Read more
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Volume 7, Number 1: Embracing change and moving forward.

Hello Burnt Oranges community,

Welcome to 2024! Love Burn has passed, spring has arrived, and we’re setting our sites on AfterBurn 2024. As you have probably heard, that’s happening November 8, 2024 through November 10, 2024 at Camp La Read more

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