Florida is home to over 45 annual holiday boat parades each year! With waterways throughout the state there are plenty of options to choose from. […]
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The Best Holiday Light Displays in Florida
Put a little sparkle in your season by visiting some of the best holiday light displays in Florida. Here are some of our favorites. Note: […]
St. Pete Pride Gay Florida Travel Guide
St. Petersburg – The Sunshine City St. Petersburg, otherwise known as St. Pete or “The Burg” by locals, is one of Florida’s top destinations for […]
Your Destination Wedding Packing List
Planning for normal weddings is already quite demanding so the travel associated with destination weddings often adds several more layers of stress to the big […]
Private Aviation: Monarch Air Group’s Top LGBTQ+ Private Jet Destinations Worldwide
Unique LGBTQ+ Private Jet Locations Fort Lauderdale-based private jet provider Monarch Air Group shares the top global LGBTQ+ private jet destinations, providing details that make […]
Best Towns For Condo Living in Tampa Bay
Interested in condo living in Tampa Bay? Then you’ve come to the right place! If you have ever considered condo living, you know there are […]
Riviera Beach Votes in Favor of Civil Rights
The Riviera Beach City Council unanimously voted to enact the Riviera Beach Civil Rights Ordinance on September 16, 2020. The ordinance will go in effect […]
Governor DeSantis Issues Executive Order Lifting Florida COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor Ron DeSantis sent Florida into phase 3 this week. The executive order allows restaurants to operate at maximum capacity and overrides any local ordinances. Businesses […]
Andrew Gillum Comes Out As Bisexual
Former Florida Gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum, spoke candidly about his sexuality in an interview with Tamron Hall earlier this week. Gillum identifies as bisexual. In […]
10 Romantic Things to Do in Tampa Bay
You may be wondering, “Why an article about 10 Romantic Things to Do in Tampa Bay in August?” Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day isn’t […]
How to Stage Your Florida Home to Sell
Do You Need to Stage Your Florida Home? “Do I really need to pay to stage my Florida home?” is a common question Realtors receive […]
Tampa Bay Businesses Cope with Losses from Pride Cancellations
Tampa Bay businesses trying to recover from COVID-19 restrictions are facing another blow with pride cancellations throughout the region. In late May, organizers of St […]
Naples Pride Drives On!
Every June cities across the United States celebrate Gay Pride Month. They do this to commemorate the first pride that started June 28, 1969, known […]
Same Sex Weddings Boost Florida Economy
On June 26, 2015, nearly five years ago, the United States Supreme Court struck down all bans on same-sex marriage. Following the landmark decision, same-sex […]
Metro Inclusive Health Hosts Virtual Summer Camp for LGBTQ Florida Youth
Metro Inclusive Health has a new virtual summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids in St. Petersburg, Florida. The camp includes gnome painting, campfires, jokes and lots […]
Best Spots for a Sunrise and Sunset in Florida
You’re not going to want to miss this. The sun paints Florida’s sky twice a day and depending on where you are standing, the view […]
A Complete Mural Art Tour of Florida
No museum ticket necessary! Throughout the State of Florida, blank walls are seen as prime real estate for some of the boldest and intricate works […]
Drag Performers Go Virtual In The Wake of Coronavirus
In Florida, COVID-19 has put nearly 1,000 drag performers out of work. Bars and restaurants were traditionally venues for drag shows and are currently either take-out […]
How to Create the Ultimate Florida Staycation
When you can’t travel, life can feel very mundane. Unfortunately travel isn’t always possible. Whether the weekend doesn’t provide ample travel time, the budget doesn’t allow it, […]
Travel Like a Local: Hidden and Secret Destinations in Florida
Looking for a secret destination in Florida to enjoy the sun and sand but keep your social distance? Outcoast has you covered. Click here to learn more.
Mayor Jane Castor to Issue Shelter-in-Place for City of Tampa Wednesday Night
On Monday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor proposed a city wide shelter-in-place order. The county emergency group shut it down. According to the Tampa Bay Times, […]
Pinellas County Beaches to Close Friday Night for Two Weeks
The Pinellas County Commission closed beaches this Friday at midnight to curb the spread of COVID19. Videos surfaced Monday of Clearwater Beach inundated with crowds […]
Not Just Disney: The Best LGBT+ Friendly Attractions in Orlando
Orlando is one of the most LGBT+ friendly cities in the country and the pride seeps into everything in the city. While Disney is a […]
9 Relaxing Things To Do in Florida By Yourself, COVID-19 or Not
Florida is a beautiful place. It’s gorgeous views, sunsets, sunrises, and beaches are the top of the list in many worldwide travel guides. But, with […]
Irish You Were Here: How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Florida
Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration, green beer and frivolity. Here in Florida, we do it better than […]
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