On June 26, 2015, nearly five years ago, the United States Supreme Court struck down all bans on same-sex marriage. Following the landmark decision, same-sex […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Protect Pets During Florida’s Dog Days of Summer
Written By Jacqui May Whether you’re a year-round Floridian or you’re planning a visit to the Sunshine State no doubt sunscreen is on your shopping […]
Irish You Were Here: How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Florida
Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration, green beer and frivolity. Here in Florida, we do it better than […]
Trip Advisor Agrees – Florida Beaches are Paradise!
Trip Advisor just confirmed what Floridians already knew. Our coastlines are paradise. In a recent list of the 25 best beaches in the United States, […]
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. […]
Florida Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations Coming Soon
Tuesday, a panel in the Florida Senate approved a proposal to give the state control over short-term vacation rental regulations. The Senate Commerce and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Life Coach in Gulfport Strives to Make a Difference
Donna Ross wears many hats. After spending 34 years working jobs that left her feeling unsatisfied, she finally threw in the towel. But Ross didn’t […]
Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling This Summer
We are right here in the middle of summer. It’s such a busy time of year and exciting to get outdoors and away from home. […]
High Season Brings Events and Fun to Gulfport
It’s officially high season in Gulfport, my favorite time of year. Gulfport is a whirlwind of fun just about any time of year, but I […]
Call for Artists Grant Applicants
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The Gulfport Merchant’s Chamber (GMC) has announced a call for applicants for its 2019/2020 “Rise and Shine” Grants for eligible artists currently residing […]
Clearwater Beach, Again, TripAdvisor’s No. 1 Beach In U.S.
St. Pete/Clearwater (Feb. 26, 2019) – For the second year in a row, Clearwater Beach has taken TripAdvisor’s top spot in its annual Best Beach […]
The Worst Cities in Florida: Where Not to Go
Florida has some of the best cities in the country. With great vacation spots like Tampa and Naples, Florida is the place to visit. However, […]
This St Petersburg Attorney is a Bar Above the Rest
In Florida, you can’t drive a mile without seeing a billboard plastered with the faces of local attorneys. Lawyers are a dime a dozen in […]
Pirate-Themed Hotel to be the Newest Addition to Legoland
In its current state, Legoland Florida draws a major crowd. But a newest addition to Legoland could make the amusement park even more appealing. According […]
True Life Love Story: Love and Furniture in St. Petersburg
Love stories don’t only happen in the movies. When Nathalie met Haley Pryor, it was love at first sight. But there is so much more […]
Our Central Florida Road Trip: Full-Time Lesbian Travelers
This Fall, my wife and I embarked on a month-long road trip through the United States. Being Canadian, we’ve spent plenty of time down in […]
Drone and GoPro Technology Now Available
OUTCOAST Photography now offers Drone and GoPro technology. Interested in a marketing video? Have a Florida property you’d like to showcase? Contact us today! Email […]
5 Tips for Florida Holiday Home Buying
Winter is a busy time in Florida real estate. When temperatures are cold up north those dreaming of a warmer future escape to the south. […]