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King Spikey Van Dykey Dishes About All Things Drag
You’ve seen him on stages all over the US, Elle Magazine’s About Face, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Rebel Circus, Transfashionable, Curve and more! But do you
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Documentary Film Follows Gay Palestinian Lives
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library is proud to continue its monthly LGBTQ Film Series on Thursday, April 12 with a documentary film
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PFLAG Dunedin Art Contest Press Release
PFLAG Dunedin is calling all youth artist ages 6- 19 to show their community pride by designing the new PLFAG T-Shirts for St. Pete Pride 2018.
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Clearwater Beach Wins TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award
This year, Clearwater Beach topped TripAdvisor’s Top 10 U.S. beaches list for the 2018 Traveler’s Choice Award, reports Frances McMorris for the Tampa Bay Business
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Black History Month Spotlight: Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde described herself as a “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” according to her biography on the Poetry Foundation. Lorde was not only a talented poet
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Author Spotlight: Humorist Fay Jacobs Returns to Gulfport with STILL Aging Gracefully: 50 Shades of Fay
Following last winter’s sold out show in Gulfport, humorist and author Fay Jacobs will be back in town on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m.
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UnHERground Wednesdays: Tampa Bay Lesbians Press Release
Tampa Bay Lesbians Present: UndHERground Wednesdays – A Celebration Marking the Launch of the Newest Happy Hour Empowering Women in Tampa Bay! ST. PETERSBURG – February
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Gulfport Library Receives National Award for Service to the LGBTQ Community
The Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community is awarded to a librarian, library staff member, library, library board, or library friends group
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Scott Skyberg Opens Up About His Departure from TIGLFF
After two and a half years as the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (TIGLFF), Scott Skyberg is stepping
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Black History Month Spotlight: Celebrating Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes may be best-known as an Emmy award-winning actress, writer, and comedian, but she’s also a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, according to her Wikipedia page.
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Adam Rippon: Winning Hearts and Medals at the Olympics
Adam Rippon made history by becoming the first openly gay American to qualify for the Winter Olympics, but that’s not the only thing that makes
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“Yuri on Ice” Figure Skating Routine Stuns Viewers at 2018 Olympics
Japanese figure skaters Miu Suzaki and Ryuichi Kihara surprised and delighted viewers by performing a routine set to the theme from “Yuri on Ice” at
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Black History Month Spotlight: Remembering Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was a pioneering civil rights leader, whose contributions are all too often forgotten because of his sexuality. Rustin was instrumental in building support
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Florida’s Constitution is Under Attack – Now is Your Chance to Be Heard!
Press Release from Equality Florida: The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is one of the most powerful entities in Florida politics – and most people
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Trans Actress Candis Cayne to Appear on “Grey’s Anatomy”
The popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” will feature Candis Cayne in multiple episodes in Season 14, reports Lesley Goldberg for The Hollywood Reporter. Cayne, a
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One Chapter Closes as President Steps Down: Changes for TIGLFF
PRESS RELEASE FROM the Tampa Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival: For two years, the Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival’s Board of
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Singer Spotlight: Suede Returns to St Petersburg for a Benefit Concert on March 11th
I was first introduced to Suede’s sultry sounds a decade ago. Every Sunday morning, I would pour a cup of coffee, sit down with the
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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
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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
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ACT Hosts Color St. Pete Panel Discussion at USFC
On Wednesday, January 31st, the University of South Florida Saint Petersburg Student Government hosted a community panel discussion, moderated by ACT (Arts Conservatory for Teens)
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Sheree Greer Supports Women Writers of Color Through Kitchen Table Literary Arts
Nearly six years ago, professor and Bold Strokes Books author Sheree Greer accepted a tenured position teaching writing at St. Petersburg College. While she was
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Florida Getaway Destination of the Week: Marco Island
When I moved to Florida last year, I had no idea how much the state had to offer in LGBT-friendly getaway destinations. Most people think
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State LGBTQ+ Protections Must Be Expanded, Say Advocates
In Florida, as across the country, LGBTQ+ protections often do not fully protect individuals from harassment and discrimination, reports Equality Florida. Last November, the U.S.
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Collier County Launches LGBTQ+ Tourism Campaign
Collier County hopes to attract more young and LGBTQ+ tourists with a new marketing campaign featuring same-sex couples, report Olivia Mancino and Erica Brown for
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Top 7 Things to Do in Key West
Over the Christmas holiday, I had the pleasure of visiting Key West for the very first time. Although Hurricane IRMA wreaked havoc on the surrounding
