Growing up in Central Illinois, “in the middle of nowhere,” Anthony Leitz, a psychic medium, always knew that he was different, even from an early age. But he didn’t understand that he had psychic abilities until he was about 13 years old, after his maternal grandmother died. “I have chills thinking about this today,” he …
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Stories have always come naturally to comedian Natasha Samreny, who had a penchant for telling a tale – both on the page and on the stage – even as a child. Growing up, the self-described “multicultural military brat” was initially drawn to writing. “As much as you can be a writer, as a kid, I guess …
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As a collegiate volleyball player, Senia McIntyre knew other players that found wearing compression socks after matches and practices beneficial. The socks promote blood flow to the legs, improve muscle support and recovery, reduce swelling, provide arch support, reduce varicose veins, and protect from shin splints and plantar fasciitis. Their benefits were a relief to …
With his vocals and stage presence, masked by a 3D drag queen avatar, Jay Miah stunned audiences in 2021 as Navaeh King on Alter Ego. OutCoast had a chance to catch up with the Florida super star for a recap on his experience and plans for the future. Who is Jay Miah? With a powerhouse, …
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Florida’s real estate market is one of the hottest in the country right now as people clamor to call the Sunshine State home. From July 2020 to July 2021, more than 211,000 people moved to Florida from other states, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state saw the second-highest population in the country, only …
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The Salty Nun, a partnership between two of Gulfport’s most well-respected business owners, Barbara Banno and J.P. Brewer, is opening in the Grand Central District in March. LGBTQ Ownership The lesbian duo will take over Swingers Patio Bar & Grill’s former spot at 2501 Central Ave in early March 2022. Located adjacent to the city’s …
Long before she joined the cast of “Tampa Baes,” an unscripted reality series about a lesbian friend group in the Tampa Bay area released by Prime Video earlier this month, Mel Posner was already making a name for herself as part of the region’s vibrant arts scene. Not only has she built a brand for …
Following the daily lives of a lesbian friend group in the Tampa Bay area, “Tampa Baes,” which was released by Amazon Prime Video Nov. 5, has everything you might expect: power couples, romance, fleeting hookups, wild parties, heated rivalries, friendships that are more like family. The eight-episode, unscripted reality series is so much more than …
Nearly six years ago, professor and Bold Strokes Books author Sheree Greer accepted a tenured position teaching writing at St. Petersburg College. While she was excited about getting tenure, she also began thinking about her long-term goals. “I was feeling a bit unfulfilled by my work at the college,” she said. “I love teaching, but …
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After two decades and 20 albums of creating “depressing” music, Jeremy Gloff, Tampa’s self-described “Queen of Pop,” decided it was time to release “a fun, summer, happy album.” He added, “I’ve never done that before.” So June 21 – the first day of summer – he released “Lightrail.” He didn’t tell anyone the album was …
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Author Brit Chism grew up around strong women. He had two sisters and was also the only boy in a neighborhood of girls. So when Chism, 65, began writing his first collection of short stories two years ago, he revisited these relationships with the women who made an impact on his life. He wanted to …
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As a gay man and artist, John Gascot knows first-hand the positive impact the arts can have on LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with identity and self-expression. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to New Jersey with his family when he was 12 years old. He knew he was gay at an early age, but never thought …
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