Celebrate 2 months ago
First Lesbian Mayor of Tampa, Jane Castor Wins Big
Until today, Florida has never had a lesbian run a city. By winning Tampa’s mayoral race, Jane Castor changed that trend. She headed into the
Celebrate, Stories of Pride 2 months ago
Art, Film, Theater, Speakers and More Featured in Month-Long LGBTQ Pride Celebration
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Starting May 30, LGBTQ Pride Month will be celebrated by a full slate of programs sponsored by the City of Gulfport and the
Orlando LGBTQ Business Owners Celebrate City Council Resolution
Orlando LGBTQ business owners can rejoice. For the first time, a Florida city recognizes LGBT-certified businesses. According to the Orlando Sentinel, city officials passed a
Sloppy Joe’s on the Beach Serves Up Superior Surf on Treasure Island
The Florida Gulf Coast beaches region is filled with restaurants claiming to have the best grouper, fish tacos, and fish spread. As a prior Maryland
Celebrate, Stories of Pride 4 months ago
Orlando’s Pulse Ribbon Project founder: I’ll make a million ribbons
Ben Johansen, the founder of the Pulse Ribbon project in Orlando, is refocusing his efforts and promising to make a million rainbow ribbons before he
Celebrate 4 months ago
Love Thrives in Gulfport
Gulfport city council member Paul Ray has some advice on where to find the man of your dreams if you are single this Valentine’s Day.
Celebrate 6 months ago
Home for the Holidays: Gulfport Dons Its Gayest Apparel
The holiday season isn’t always the “gayest”time of year for LGBTQ people. Although our society is seemingly coming around to be more accepting of LGBTQ
St. Pete’s Holiday Inn Express Welcomes All
Though it has the corporate brand name, this is no run-of-the-mill hotel: The Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg – Madeira Beach is a
Celebrate, Non-Profit News 7 months ago
Orlando’s LGBT Center Marks 40 Years with Community Services
The LGBT Center of Orlando has been providing a safe place and services to the LGBT community for 40 years this year, one of the
Celebrate 7 months ago
A Proposal to Remember: Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park
I’ve always been attracted to the beach. As a child, I would go to the beach about once a year. It took over two hours
Our Wedding Story: We Said “I Do” at the Don Cesar on St. Pete Beach
My wife proposed to me at the Sandbar Restaurant on Anne Marie Island on a beautiful June evening – the 7th to be exact. I
Celebrate 9 months ago
Older Lesbians Looking for Love
Whether you’ve just come out, are recovering from a break-up, or have been single for a while, if you’re an older lesbian, looking for love
Celebrate 11 months ago
Come OUT St. Pete brings daytime parade to Grand Central
The local LGBTQ+ organization gives the community what they want. Come OUT St. Pete (COSP) announces a new LGBTQ+ parade and more for its second
Celebrate 12 months ago
Second Naples Pride Rises to New Heights
Last year, Naples held its first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride event, in what was an incredibly encouraging move for LGBTQ+ residents aware of Collier County’s conservative reputation.
Celebrate 12 months ago
Tech Data Brings 700 Employees to St. Pete Pride
Computer products reseller Tech Data increased its presence at St. Pete Pride by sevenfold this year, sending a record 700 employees, family members, and friends
Celebrate 1 year ago
Pride of the Americas Will Begin in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is preparing to host the world’s first Pride of the Americas in 2020, reports Bill Henning for Hotspots magazine. Following the success of
Celebrate 1 year ago
St Pete Pride, Inc. Announces New Executive Director
TAMPA BAY, Fla, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 – Following an extensive nation-wide search, where over 60 résumés were considered, Luke Blankenship has been named as
Celebrate 1 year ago
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. And their Bronze medal winner
Celebrate 1 year ago
St. Pete Pride, Inc. Announces 2018 Grand Marshals
PRESS RELEASE FROM ST. PETE PRIDE: Last week, St. Pete Pride announced their Grand Marshals for the 16th St Pete Pride Parade, held the Saturday during
Celebrate 1 year ago
What is Transgender Day of Visibility?
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which is celebrated on March 31st, and recently recognized by St. Petersburg’s Mayor Kriseman via proclamation, OUTCOAST
Celebrate 1 year ago
Tampa Pride Begins This Weekend
Now in their fourth year, Tampa Pride returns this weekend bigger and better than ever before. The theme of this year’s Pride celebration is “Diversity
Celebrate 1 year ago
South Florida Residents Have First Same-Sex Marriage on Major Cruise Line
Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray recently became the first same-sex couple to be married on a major cruise line, reports Jim Byers for Travel Pulse.
Celebrate 1 year ago
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas for Florida’s Gulf Coast
If you haven’t logged onto Facebook or checked your calendar today, perhaps you missed the memo – it’s Valentine’s Day! You know, the Hallmark holiday
Celebrate 1 year ago
OUTCOAST Nominated as “Business of the Year” with the Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber
The Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Diamonds in Diversity Event on February 3, 2018 at the Renaissance International Plaza Hotel.
Celebrate 2 years ago
Navigate the Financial Challenges of Divorce
You might think of a financial advisor as someone who just deals with money. But the truth is, financial advisors are there for their clients
