‘Openly single’: Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine clears up relationship status
On a recent trip to Tallahassee, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine was joined by Scott Robins, his longtime collaborator on real estate projects. There was some confusion, though, when Levine said to a prominent politico in the state capital: “Let me introduce you to my partner.”
Recalling the story in front of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Levine said he received a surprised look from the politician, whom Levine declined to name but said was “very well-known” and spoke with a deep Southern accent. Robins told Levine afterwards that he had made it sound like the two straight men were a couple.
“I’m not the openly gay mayor of Miami Beach,” Levine said to laughter from the chamber crowd. “I’m the the openly single mayor of Miami Beach.”
This story was originally published January 27, 2015 at 5:30 PM with the headline "‘Openly single’: Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine clears up relationship status."