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The Gulfport Peace, Love and Pride Festival Returns to Gulfport

When Amy Oatley and Lynn DiVenuti bought ProSuzy, a website and radio station connecting lesbians and the greater LGBT community, …

March 12, 2022 No Comments

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What Is Florida’ “Don’t Say Gay” Bill and Why Does it Matter?

Over the past few weeks, the LGBTQ community has fought the proposed Florida House Bill 1557, coined the “Don’t Say Gay” …

March 9, 2022 No Comments

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Battling HIV: A New Weapon Discovered

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV has been a silent specter in our lives since its discovery in the late …

February 24, 2022 No Comments

Pride

LGBTQ Florida Insurance Agent Gives Back to Riverview Youth

The insurance industry is all about helping people, and LGBTQ Florida insurance agent Ashley Fox is taking that sentiment beyond …

August 27, 2021 No Comments

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Florida Sports Betting – A Comprehensive Guide To Gambling In Florida

When it comes to sports betting, Florida is finally catching up with the rest of the United States. Thanks to …

June 4, 2021 No Comments

Pride

Jennifer Real Releases New Single on Valentine’s Day

Things are about to get Real with the upcoming release of the song “Touch.” On Valentine’s Day, Tampa Bay singer …

February 13, 2021 No Comments

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Mount Dora Business Owners Embrace Spirit of Christmas with Letters to Santa

For the second consecutive year, Linda and Jeanette Bokland are bringing Christmas magic to Mount Dora. Their Letters to Santa …

December 13, 2020 No Comments

Pride

Tampa Bay Company Launches New Brand to Support LGBTQ Business Owners

It’s always refreshing to see a local company take a larger role in the St. Pete and broader Florida LGBTQ …

March 16, 2020 No Comments

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Senate Protects Nudity Rights on Florida Nude Beaches

Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Miami, wants to make sure people who visit nude beaches in Florida aren’t arrested and charged for …

February 9, 2020 No Comments

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Fort Myers LGBTQ Community Gets Support From Nonprofit

Fort Myers isn’t the most gay friendly city. Like many other Florida towns and cities, Fort Myers leans toward the …

December 18, 2018 No Comments

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Wilton Manors Contributes to Strong LGBTI Presence in Government

Imagine a world run by the LGBTI population. In Wilton Manors, that scenario is a reality. According to Joe Morgan …

November 26, 2018 No Comments

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LGBTQ Institute and Georgia State University Release Landmark Survey Revealing Southern LGBTQ Experience

Survey Data Fills Research Gap: Transgender People and Communities of Color Face Higher Rates of Discrimination, Harassment, and Exclusion Study …

November 14, 2018 No Comments

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Sarasota Author Receives Independent Publisher Book Award

Bywater Books, a small lesbian press has been awarded an impressive four Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) for its titles. …

May 2, 2018 No Comments

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Orlando’s Rep. Smith Nationally Recognized by The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in Washington D.C.

Orlando’s Rep. Smith Nationally Recognized by The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in Washington D.C. Washington, D.C. – In a ceremony with HIV/AIDS advocates from …

March 27, 2018 No Comments

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Sixth Circuit Rules Transgender Employees Protected by Title VII

Earlier this month, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers cannot discriminate against transgender individuals, and that …

March 21, 2018 No Comments

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Gainesville Commission Votes to Ban Conversion Therapy

Last Thursday, a commission of Gainesville city leaders unanimously approved an ordinance banning licensed therapists and counselors from performing conversion …

March 21, 2018 No Comments