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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, …

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What Is The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
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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” …

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Battling HIV - New Vaccine
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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 …

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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 …

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Florida Sport Betting
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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 …

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Tampa Bay Singer Jennifer Real
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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Fort Myers LGBTQ Community
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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 …

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Wilton Manors
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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 …

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Survey
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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 …

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Sarasota
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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. …

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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 …

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sixth circuit
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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 …

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Gainesville
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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 …

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Constitution
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Florida’s Constitution is Under Attack – Now is Your Chance to Be Heard!

Press Release from Equality Florida: The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is one of the most powerful entities in Florida …

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Equal Rights
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State LGBTQ+ Protections Must Be Expanded, Say Advocates

In Florida, as across the country, LGBTQ+ protections often do not fully protect individuals from harassment and discrimination, reports Equality …

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PreP
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Florida Department of Health to Offer Free PrEP to All Residents

Following a mandate from Florida’s surgeon general, the state will offer free Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to all residents by the …

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conversion therapy
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Broward County Bans Use of Conversion Therapy on Minors

The Broward Board of Commissioners has issued an ordinance banning licensed medical health professionals from using conversion therapy on minors, …

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employment
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Employment Discrimination Still an Obstacle for LGBTQ+ Community

While the LGBTQ+ community has been making great strides in gaining equality, studies suggest that, as far as employment discrimination …

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Florida Gulf Coast University
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Florida Gulf Coast University Student Fights Hate With Bagpipes

Florida Gulf Coast University Student Brice Ehmig brought a unique weapon to bear against a homophobic hate preacher, reports LGBTQ …

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Naples
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Naples Teen Shares Gay ‘Glo Up’ on Twitter, Inspires Hashtag

In October, Naples High senior Caitlin Crowley shared a photo of herself attending Homecoming with a male date during her …

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Aidan Faminoff
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Gay Florida State University Diver Aidan Faminoff Talks About Coming Out

In a recent article in Outsports,  Florida State University sophmore Aidan Faminoff told his coming out story. He says that, …

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Jeff Sessions
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Jeff Sessions Issues Religious Exemptions to Nondiscrimination Laws for Businesses

Last Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a directive allowing businesses to discriminate, reports Kevin Johnson for USA Today. The …

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