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Turnin’ Up the Heat: LGBTQ Chefs of Tampa Bay
The foodie scenes in St. Petersburg and Tampa are sizzlin’ hot—with a global menu of cuisine that could rival any big city like NYC or
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Historic Architecture at Florida Southern College is a Little-Known Lakeland Treasure
Even if you aren’t a big fan of architecture and don’t know much about Frank Lloyd Wright, checking out the unique campus buildings at Florida
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Back to the Beginning: A Brief History of Treasure Island and Bilmar Hotel
St. Petersburg’s Treasure Island had a sudden beginning—and an interesting series of events that led to its fantastical name. It was on Saturday, September 25,1848,
Fort Myers LGBTQ Community Gets Support From Nonprofit
Fort Myers isn’t the most gay friendly city. Like many other Florida towns and cities, Fort Myers leans toward the conservative side. Fortunately, there’s a
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Plans Released for the Adam Lambert and Queen Rhapsody Tour
This summer, Queen and Adam Lambert are teaming up and performing in a new Rhapsody Tour. According to Queen’s official site, the musicians will be
Southside Coffee Brew Bar Serves Up a Queer-Friendly Cup
“I was certain that my passion, 25-plus years of experience and the ability to throw down one of the best cups of coffee around town
St. Pete’s Holiday Inn Express Welcomes All
Though it has the corporate brand name, this is no run-of-the-mill hotel: The Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg – Madeira Beach is a
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Dunedin Wants Key West Style for Stadium Restoration
Dunedin Stadium and the Vanech Recreation Complex will be going through a major restoration project. According to Mark Schantz with the Tampa Bay Newspapers, the
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The Surprisingly Hot Gay Scene of Cape Coral
When I moved to Cape Coral, I didn’t expect much. Having moved around a lot, I was used to living in suburban towns. They were
Second Annual ReadOut Scheduled for February
Mark Your Calendars The Second Annual Gulfport ReadOut is just around the corner: Friday through Sunday, Feb 15-17, 2019. Online registration is now open! The
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Music! Theatre! Taps! The Music Man at the Asolo Theatre
The Asolo Theatre, now celebrating its 60th anniversary, began the season with a stunning remake of the Music Man – the American 1950’s play that
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Red Tide in Pinellas County Greatly Improves
After months of toxic conditions at the beach, Pinellas County finally has some relief. According to Veronica Brezina-Smith of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the
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Ybor City Tunnel to History Uncovered with Demolition Work
Over a century ago, Ybor City was a smuggler’s paradise. Until recently, there were only far-reaching theories that smugglers used underground tunnels to get around
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How to Enjoy a Naples, Florida Vacation with Your Pet
If you’re pet lovers like us, you’ll understand why my wife and I cringe at the thought of going away, especially on an extended-stay vacation.
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Tibet Butler Nature Preserve: Nature Gem in Orlando
For something more authentic than theme park rides and gift shops in the Orlando area, try the Tibet-Butler Preserve, a county park about seven miles
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Museum near Orlando Offers Extensive Tiffany collection
One of the best things about culture in Central Florida is the world’s most comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany items at a museum in
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Developer Releases Renovation Plans for Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club
A Naples icon, the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club could undergo some major changes. According to reporter Laura Layden from the Naples Daily News,
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Cape Coral: Paradise Waiting to be Explored
Cape Coral could be called the hidden gem of Southwest Florida. Although tourists flock to areas like Fort Myers Beach and Naples, Cape Coral remains
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Sarasota 2nd Annual Lido Beach Holiday of the Arts
Begin the holiday season with a journey to Sarasota to explore and experience the beauty of ART! at the 2nd Annual Lido Beach Holiday of the
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Christie Lenée Homecoming at the Straz
International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion and Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Christie Lenée arrives at the Straz Center Jaeb Theater on Sunday, November 18th. The Tampa native returns
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St. Petersburg Hopes to Become Florida’s Gay Tourism Capitol
St. Petersburg is on the rise as a top LGBTQ+ tourism destination, reports Sara DiNatale for the Tampa Bay Times. According to a monthly survey
Gulfport to Trans People: You Belong Here!
It pains me that while LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) people continue to make strides toward full equality, the “T” or Trans part of the
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Drag Brunch With The Gals at Iberian Rooster
I first ran into Ms. Adriana Sparkle on a Wednesday at midnight, in what has now become a legendary weekly drag-off: the Fresh Start Drag
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Bay Voices Offering Free Holiday Concert in Gulfport
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Returning for a fourth year, the Bay Voices men’s choral group will perform another popular holiday concert at the Gulfport Public Library on
Our Wedding Story: We Said “I Do” at the Don Cesar on St. Pete Beach
My wife proposed to me at the Sandbar Restaurant on Anne Marie Island on a beautiful June evening – the 7th to be exact. I
