BY AMY SHERMAN
The Miami Herald
After Mayor Jim Naugle enraged Fort Lauderdale gays last year with a rant about ''homosexual activity'' in public restrooms, activists pledged to elect a gay-friendly mayor in the 2009 election.
One obvious choice: Dean Trantalis, a gay man who had served one term on the City Commission.
But when Trantalis didn't show interest, some gay activists signed up to support City Commissioner Cindi Hutchinson -- a straight, but gay-friendly candidate.
Then Trantalis changed his mind, confirming Thursday he is running.
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