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 days. Phyllis and I proceeded with bells on.
We have been on an emotional roller coaster with this young ...
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Stories of Pride
Honoring Miss Vanessa Jackson and Her Legacy
The Fort Myers LGBTQ community is mourning the loss of one of their own this week. On Monday, March 5th, community activist and entertainer Miss Vanessa Jackson passed away after collapsing. She was headed to the Hideaway Sports Bar to spend time ...
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My Journey: Transitioning in College
The first time I told someone I wanted to be a boy, I was seventeen and in a department store dressing room. I had just tried on a pair of cargo shorts and a baseball tee. I tugged the teal shirt away from my chest to hide my breasts and asked my ...
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LGBTQ Artist Spotlight: Melissa C Romanaux
Local artist, Melissa C Romanaux, knows how to add a sparkle to everything she does. Her work, which can be found in local restaurants and wineries around the region, offers the viewer a unique display of color, spunk, and shine, especially when she ...
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Couple Spotlight: Christye and Tyler Ozog, a Story of Gender Transition
Navigating a gender transition is never an easy process, but doing so as a couple can add unique challenges and test the strength of a relationship. Christye Ozog and Tyler Ozog are doing just that. They met with OUTCOAST to open up about their ...
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LGBTQ Artist Spotlight: David Rule
His love of art and use of multiple mediums sets David Rule apart from other artists in the St Petersburg area. Rule's work can be seen at galleries, vendor markets, and exhibits throughout the region. OUTCOAST sat down with Rule to learn more about ...
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