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OUT Magazine Praises St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is the latest LGBTQ+ hotspot, according to Andrew Collins’s recent article for OUT Magazine. The popular LGBTQ+ publication lauded St. Pete’s sunny beaches,
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Study Shows Anti-LGBTQ+ Views Affect LGBTQ+ Youth’s Mental Health
Last year, over 12,000 LGBTQ+ teens age 13 to 17 participated in an online survey created by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the
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A Record Breaking Night for LGBT Equality
Press Release from Equality Florida‘s Todd Richardson: The 2018 Equality Florida St Pete Gala was a smashing success and a new record-breaker! We raised $355,287
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Orlando’s Rep. Smith Awarded “Champion of Equality” by The LGBT+ Center
Orlando, FL – In a morning reception alongside leaders of Orlando’s LGBTQ and ally community, Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) was recognized at theLGBT+ Center’s 6th Annual Harvey
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OUTCOAST Profile: Tracie Mayo with Mayo Mortgage Group and The Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber
Tracie Mayo and her spouse Eileen Donovan moved to St. Petersburg in 2015 from South Carolina. They reside in the Tropical Shores neighborhood in the
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Three Local Women Get Professional Hair Makeovers
It comes as no surprise that Kevyn R Salon in Tampa is my favorite salon in the region. I am blessed with thick, dark hair
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Heather Stotts and Colleagues Join the Keller Williams Family as The Hustle & Heart Group
Last week, realtor Heather Stotts and colleagues joined the Keller Williams family under a team newly named “The Hustle & Heart Group.” Stotts, the team
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Not Mom or Dad: Parenting Beyond the Binary
I am a parent. I have a gorgeous 3 month old baby, Hadley Rose, and yes, I change diapers, I give bottles, and I cherish
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Equality Florida Introduces Public Policy Director
PRESS RELEASE FROM EQUALITY FLORIDA We are thrilled to announced that Jon Harris Maurer has joined Equality Florida’s staff as our Public Policy Director! Jon
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Equality Florida Elects Anastasia Hiotis Board of Directors Chair
Earlier this month, the LGBTQ-focused nonprofit Equality Florida elected Anastasia Hiotis chair of its fundraising charitable arm, reports Frances McMorris for the Tampa Bay Business
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Gay Former Police Chief, Jane Castor, Enters Tampa Mayoral Race
Yesterday, former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor announced that she would be running for mayor in Tampa, reports Charlie Frago in the Tampa Bay Times.
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Equality Florida Hiring Two Field Directors
Equally Florida is hiring two field directors! Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual
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How My Wife and I Surrendered to the Realities of Adoption
Written by Karen Izzi We learned about the opportunity to adopt a newborn from a young couple on February 24th, my father’s birthday of all
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Creative Loafing Tampa Sold to Euclid Media Group
The alt weekly newspaper Creative Loafing Tampa has been sold to Euclid Media Group, which is based in Cleveland, reports Ashely Gurbal Kritzer for the Tampa
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A Big Thank You From Project No Labels
Press Release from Project No Labels: Project No Labels is humbled by the success of the 2018 Pride Legacy Awards and thankful to everyone who
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Advocates for Competitive Workforce Act Still Fighting
At this moment, LGBTQ+ Floridians across the state are at risk of housing and employment discrimination. The Competitive Workforce Act (CWA) would change that, reports
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Florida Hospitals Rank Perfect Scores in LGBTQ+ Health Survey
Sixteen Florida hospitals scored perfect 100s on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual LGBTQ+ health survey, reports Frances McMorris for the Tampa Bay Business Journal. According
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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 across
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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 they cannot use the Religious
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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 therapy on minors, reports Andrew
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Properties Available at The Resort on Carefree Boulevard, a Lesbian Housing Community
If you’ve been following OUTCOAST on Facebook and reading our newsletters, you already know about the The Resort on Carefree Boulevard and the incredible residents who
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Mayor Rick Kriseman Issues March 31st as Trans Day of Visibility Proclamation
St. Petersburg, FL – Mayor Rick Kriseman issued a proclamation declaring March 31st, 2018 as Transgender Day of Visibility in St. Petersburg, a holiday which
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An International Women’s Day Shout Out to 5 Outstanding Florida Women
March 8th marked International Women’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate those who have pressed for progress (#pressforprogress) and furthered women’s equality. The #MeToo
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A Record Breaking Night for LGBT Equality with Equality Florida
A letter of thanks from Equality Florida: More than 500 guests packed TPepin’s Hospitality Centre for the 2018 Tampa Gala on February 24th, raising more
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All-Women’s Resort in Fort Myers is Home to 500+ Lesbians, Homes Now Available
In early 1994, Gina Razete and her partner Cathy Groene traveled to an all women RV park in Apache Junction, AZ. They loved being with all
