From the casual eye’s view, the panhandle region of Florida isn’t typically known for a large amount of LGBTQ life. Entertainment in the Panhandle. Increasingly, many […]
COVID-19 Ruins Wedding Plans for Two Furloughed Florida Brides, And Yet They Persisted
Brittany Yates popped the question to Jenna Lack on May 25, 2019 at The Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg, Florida. Without batting an eye, she […]
Unofficial Tampa Pride Goes Virtual Starting Tonight – Don’t Miss It
Tampa Pride was scheduled for March 27-29, 2020. Due to COVID-19, plans were put on hold until May. But this didn’t stop Mr Tampa Pride, […]
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 […]
Tips for Having a More Amicable Divorce
Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Florida since January 6, 2015. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state bans on […]
2 Grooms, 1 Bachelor Party: Throw a Joint Key West Bachelor Party
You don’t have to go it alone at your bachelor party, especially if you’re both bachelors. Have you ever considered throwing a joint destination bachelor […]
Unique Proposal Ideas to Sweep Him Off His Feet
When you have dreams of wedding bells in your ears you might want to rush the asking bit so you can get to the alter […]
LGBT Wedding Rings: Where to Buy Your Bands in St. Pete
Getting married is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. The symbol of this tremendous commitment is the solid metal circle you place on […]
The Complete Guide to Florida Pride
It’s coming. It’s right around the corner. Some are starting this month! It’s the beginning of pride season! We are pumped for pride this year […]
Our Top Six LGBT Party Ideas
Whichever letter you identify with, or none at all, being loud and proud is amazing and should be celebrated! What better way to celebrate than […]
How and Where to Throw the Ultimate Gay Pool Party
Nothing says upscale in the sun than a chic gay pool party. I’m sure you’ve attended one of these epic affairs. Here at OutCoast, we […]
Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas for Lesbian Couples
Every woman wants to feel wooed once in awhile. Valentine’s Day may be the ultimate Hallmark holiday, but it’s the perfect time to get mushy […]
Destination Wedding Ready! The Best LGBT Wedding Vendors
Everyone dreams of their wedding day. With almost 170,000 weddings in Florida in 2018, this is certainly a popular spot to get hitched and make […]
Best Places in Florida to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Believe it or not, 2020 is only a few hours away. If you’re still undecided on where to go or what to do, we’ve compiled […]
#SayHerName on Transgender Day of Remembrance
On Wednesday — the Transgender Day of Remembrance and Visibility — communities across the nation will come together to pause, reflect, and honor the memory […]
Tampa Bay Cyclists Embarked on 165 Mile Bike Ride, Raised $1,325,427 for AIDS Organizations
On November 15th, 500 cyclists embarked on a 165 mile journey. For the 16th year in a row, the SMART Ride kicked off in Miami. […]
CJPaws Hosts Third Annual Black Cattail Pawty Fundraiser in Gulfport
On November 1st, 2019, CJPaws, Inc. will host its third annual Black Cattail Pawty in Gulfport, Florida at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom from 7:30 PM […]
11TH Annual Fort Lauderdale Edition of the OUTSHINE LGBTQ+ Film Festival
11TH ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE EDITION OF THE OUTSHINE LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GILEAD, BROWARD COUNTY AND CULTURE BUILDS FLORIDA TO TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 10 […]
LGBT Event Venue Spotlight: The Bilmar Beach Resort
Finding LGBT event venues can be challenging. In addition to locating a venue with all the right amenities, you also need to find one that […]
Most Important Fundraisers in Southwest Florida
Don’t miss some of the most important fundraisers in Southwest Florida. If you’re in a charitable mood, donate to one of these fundraisers. Walk with […]
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 […]
On Trans Day of Visibility, Join St Pete Pride for our TransPride March on Saturday, June 22nd
St. Petersburg, FL, March 31, 2019 – Each year on March 31st Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated around the world to honor the courage and […]
OUTshine Film Festival, Miami Edition – April 18 – 28, 2019
The 21stAnnual Miami Edition of the OUTshine Film Festival begins Thursday, April 18that a new venue for the Festival, the Historic Lyric Theatre in Downtown […]
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 […]
High Season Brings Events and Fun to Gulfport
It’s officially high season in Gulfport, my favorite time of year. Gulfport is a whirlwind of fun just about any time of year, but I […]