Valentine’s Day is typically a day to pamper and spoil your partner with flowers, chocolates and champagne. But why should your partner have all of […]
Virgin Brings Bicoastal Trains, Planes, Cruise Ships & Hotels to Florida
Virgin has a huge presence in Florida, and the company has no plans to slow down its growth in the sunshine state. Orlando has long […]
8 Florida Food Destinations Make Yelp’s Top 100
Few lists tell as much about customer satisfaction as Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat. This list combines fine dining, local favorites, and hidden gems to […]
Love Your Home – 12 Small Upgrades with a Big Payoff
Guest Writer: Tabi Deas, licensed Realtor® As a licensed Realtor® for almost 20 years, I have seen thousands of homes for sale – lived-in homes, […]
Mortgage Company Gives Back to St. Pete Community in More Ways Than One
St. Petersburg has a strong sense of community, and Savvy Mortgage Lending has helped to foster that bond. The St. Petersburg-based company has dedicated its […]
Florida Home Sales Rise, While Inventories Fall
Real estate in several Florida counties were bright at the end of 2019. This was particularly true in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. Single-family […]
19 Florida Companies Receive High Marks on HRC Corporate Equality Index
Report Summary Written by Jacqui May, Ph.D. Eighteen years ago, The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Workplace Equity Program conducted their first national review of workplace […]
Florida Surpasses Texas as Top Moving Destination
Americans love sunshine. And they’re moving to Florida to find it. U-Haul recently reported that Florida just passed Texas as the top moving destination. Miguel Caminos, […]
Visit Florida Fights for Funding: Should your taxes support tourism agencies?
Politicians in Florida were recently embroiled in a hot debate over the state’s need to fund tourism bureaus. Governor DeSantis and the Senate fought to […]
10 Reasons to Buy a Brand New Home in Florida
Homebuyers have a choice in today’s market of buying a pre-owned resale home or a “never been lived in” brand new home. Today’s new construction […]
Five Florida Cities Achieve Perfect Scores on Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index
A handful of Florida cities received top marks on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index. The Municipal Equality Index (MEI), released last week, measures how […]
Affordable Housing for LGBTQ Seniors in Florida Will Become a Reality
It’s no secret that Florida has a large retirement community. Unfortunately, many seniors in Florida struggle to find affordable housing. The problem is even worse […]
Spring 2020 Internship Applications are now open!
Equality Florida is excited to announce their Spring 2020 Internship Program! This program hinges on the idea that if we change hearts and minds and […]
Life Coach in Gulfport Strives to Make a Difference
Donna Ross wears many hats. After spending 34 years working jobs that left her feeling unsatisfied, she finally threw in the towel. But Ross didn’t […]
Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling This Summer
We are right here in the middle of summer. It’s such a busy time of year and exciting to get outdoors and away from home. […]
LGBTQ, Woman-Owned African Safaris Tour Company Celebrates 15 Years
Asheville, NC, July 15th– Fifteen years ago, Jody Cole did what most of us only dream about doing. She turned her childhood passion into a […]
Spa Day for Your Home: Your Summer Homeowner’s Checklist
Summer is coming at us quickly-can you believe we are almost halfway through 2019 already? This time of year is exciting as the summer plans […]
Same-Sex Home Buyers Likely to Experience Discrimination
New research shows that same-sex home buyers throughout the country may experience discrimination. According to Iowa State University, lenders are less likely to approve same-sex […]
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 […]
NCAA Women’s Final Four Boosts Tampa Economy and Breaks Records
If you love basketball, you probably love March and April. The months are full of exciting post-season college basketball games. This year, some of those […]
Is Sarasota the Best Place to Live in Florida?
If you’re looking for the best place to live in Florida, you may want to consider moving to Sarasota. According to the Herald Tribune, U.S. […]
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 […]
Tampa Ranks as One of the Best Cities for LGBTQ Seniors
According to SeniorAdvice.com, LGBT seniors have a lot to love about Tampa. The senior housing referral service ranked the most gay-friendly cities for retirement in […]
Which Companies Embrace Florida LGBT Workplace Inclusion?
Today, the world is a more accepting place than it was decades ago. However, there is still discrimination. It is especially prevalent in the workplace. […]
Gulfport LGBTQ Resource Center Established as Independent Non-Profit
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library has announced its establishment as an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Begun in 2014, the Resource […]