Last night, while most of us were sleeping, a group of artists, LGBTQ leaders and city officials in St Pete gathered to paint a progressive […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is it Time to Create a Home Office Space or Buy a Bigger Home?
Is your home feeling smaller these days? Do any of these ten situations sound familiar? You’ve tripped over dog toys in the last 24 hours. […]
How to Add a Home Office to a Cozy Bungalow or Small Apartment
Photos by Bernie Littlefield with Bel Portraits Florida bungalows are known for their cozy layouts. Sometimes too cozy. And when isolated at home with pets, a […]
How to Buy and Sell Real Estate “Virtually” Anywhere
Guest Blog by Tabi Deas, Coolest Realtor® in Tampa Bay There is no denying that the past couple of weeks have been difficult for most. […]
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, […]
Florida Travel COVID19 Restrictions Impact LGBTQ Community
On Tuesday, March 17th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the immediate closing of all bars and nightclubs for thirty days statewide. This decision followed reports of packed […]
Tampa Bay Company Launches New Brand to Support LGBTQ Business Owners
It’s always refreshing to see a local company take a larger role in the St. Pete and broader Florida LGBTQ community. As of the past […]
The Story Behind St Petersburg’s All-Lesbian Real Estate Team
It’s not often that you come across a real estate team made up of a group of LGBTQ individuals. In fact, some people find it […]
Parliament House Resort Saved By Investors
In 1975, Orlando saw the rise of a gay resort on Orange Blossom Drive. The Parliament House Resort surpassed all expectations to become the most […]
JASMYN Opens New Facility for Homeless Youth in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville’s homeless youth have a new sanctuary. JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network) recently opened a new new day center designed to support teens in need. […]
This Florida Lawyer Loves Supporting LGBTQ Veterans and Elders
There aren’t many lawyers in St. Pete – or anywhere for that matter – who are eager to share information about their personal lives with […]
Love Your Body and Give Yourself the Gift of Youth on Valentine’s Day
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 […]