Months of absence of LGBTQ+ social hubs in Colorado Springs are about to end due to community solidarity and a generous gesture from Gloria Estefan. Following the closure of the Icons bar due to fire damage after the Club Q tragedy, the city's LGBTQ+ community faced a void in social spaces. Now, Icons' owners, Josh Franklin and John Wolfe, have secured a new location after extensive search efforts. In a heartfelt plea on GoFundMe, they highlight the financial hurdles, emphasizing the need for community support to realize their vision. Within days, the fundraiser garnered overwhelming backing, with over $15,000 raised from 130 supporters, including a notable $1000 donation from Miami’s Gloria Estefan. Gloria is a famous Latin pop trailblazer who is also mother to an LGBTQ+ daughter, Emily Estefan. The response reverberated across social media platforms, with LGBTQ+ individuals and allies expressing eagerness to contribute and celebrate the bar's revival. The outpouring of support reflects the significance of Icons as a cultural landmark and safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs. While the reopening of this bar signals hope and resilience, the memory of the Club Q tragedy lingers. Plans for The Q's reopening remain tentative, underscoring the lasting impact of the mass shooting on the city's LGBTQ+ landscape. Nevertheless, Icons' impending return signifies solidarity and a testament to the community's unwavering spirit in overcoming adversity. #Queer Up Business