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. […]
ReadOut 2020 Lesbian Literary Event Explores “Why Our Stories Matter”
If you missed the first two ReadOuts, another chance to attend this unique festival of lesbian literature comes again Friday, January 31st – Sunday, February […]
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 […]
Announcing the Equality Florida Internship 2019
From Equality Florida: Equality Florida is excited to announce our 2019 Internship Program! Our program hinges on the idea that if we change hearts and minds […]
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 […]
St Pete Pride Elects New Leadership
President, Vice President, Secretary Transition; Treasurer Re-Elected St. Petersburg, FL, November 19th – St Pete Pride voted in new leadership, including three newly-elected officers from […]
Voting is Now Open for St. Pete Pride 2018 Grand Marshal
Since 2013, the St. Pete Pride Grand Marshal selection process has been a community effort with individuals asked to select the Grand Marshals of Tampa […]
Project No Labels Opens St Petersburg Office
The 501(c)3 LGBTQ nonprofit, Project No Labels, has officially opened its first office in St Petersburg, FL. The new office is located at 425 22nd Ave […]
Celebrate 25 Years with METRO Wellness
THIS IS YOUR TICKET TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING LGBTQ+ PROGRAMS ACROSS TAMPA BAY! Enjoy an open bar, dinner, and an evening of live entertainment with your […]
Project No Labels Appears on ABC Action News
Project No Labels was featured on ABC Action News to promote the upcoming Dancing With the Stars Tampa Bay event, hosted by Julie Weintraub’s Hands […]
The Center, Orlando’s LGBTQ+ Community Hub, Reopens Following Renovations
Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community hub, The Center, has reopened following a 3-year renovation project, reports Naseem S. Miller in the Orlando Sentinel. A $200,000 grant from […]
TIGLFF Cancels Bingo4Charity Event Due to Impending Hurricane Irma
On Wednesday morning, the TampaBay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (TIGLFF) announced the cancellation of their scheduled Bingo4Charity event at Punky’s Bar & Grill, […]
Comfort Cases Wins $75,000 from DSW to Support Foster Kids Nationwide
In 2015, Comfort Cases founder Robert Scheer and husband Maurice Scheer made headlines when their daughter, Amaya, was featured in American Girl Doll Magazine. In […]
Eric Skains Steps Down as St Pete Pride Executive Director
After five years with St Pete Pride, Eric Skains has announced that he is stepping down as Executive Director, reports the St Pete Pride website. […]
Former State Rep Joe Saunders Returns to Equality Florida
Equality Florida announced on Wednesday that former Florida State Representative Joe Saunders will become their Senior Political Director, according to a press release on their […]
Kerry Washington to be Honored by GLSEN for LGBTQ Advocacy Work
GLSEN, an advocacy organization that focuses on creating LGBTQ-inclusive schools, will honor actress and producer Kerry Washington at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards on October […]
Project No Labels Introduces Social Membership Discount Program
The non-stop, hard-working Project No Labels team has exciting news to share! As of last week, the 501(c)3 organization is now offering a social membership […]
Project No Labels Donates over 500 Sandwiches to Area Shelters
On Sunday afternoon, the Project No Labels team gathered together in the Beacon House community room to make deli sandwiches for area shelters, including the […]
New Port Richey’s Denise Brogan-Kator Named Family Equality Council’s Chief Policy Advisor
The Family Equality Council announced that they have appointed Denise Brogan-Kator as their Chief Policy Advisor in an article on their news site, The Family […]
Florida Diversity Council Hosts LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit in Orlando
Last week, the Florida Diversity Council (FDC) hosted the 6th Annual Florida LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit at the UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality in Orlando from […]
SWIM White Party Fundraiser is a HUGE Success
Nearly 280 women dressed in white flooded Nova 535 in downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday evening, June 11th for the first annual SWIM Pride White […]
SWIM Announces 501(c)3 Status in Time for Annual White Party Fundraiser
Prior to the launch of OUTCOAST, I made it my mission to meet every LGBT community group and non-profit leader in the region. I wanted […]
Equality Florida Unveils New Logo In Celebration Of 20th Anniversary
According to a recent press release from Equality Florida, the organization has “unveiled a new new logo celebrating the organization’s 20th Anniversary.” The “new logo reflect[s] the future […]
Four Years, One Love, and No Labels – Support A Cause for Unity
When she arrived in the Tampa Bay area in 2011, Claire Elisan found it challenging to connect with like-minded individuals. She was seeking a positive […]