Growing up in Central Illinois, “in the middle of nowhere,” Anthony Leitz, a psychic medium, always knew that he was different, even from an early […]
Meet Natasha Samreny: Tampa Bay Comedian & Storyteller
Stories have always come naturally to comedian Natasha Samreny, who had a penchant for telling a tale – both on the page and on the […]
Meet Sheba Queen of the Night: Tampa Bay Burlesque Performer and Producer
Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area with traditional theater roots, Sheba Queen of the Night is a well known burlesque performer, producer, model, and […]
The Story Behind Jan Mills’ New Book: Coming Out – It Only Took 50 Years
It’s tough enough living a double life – something many in the LGBTQ+ community can unfortunately relate to – but what about living a triple […]
Florida Singer Turned Drag Queen Recaps His Alter Ego Experience
With his vocals and stage presence, masked by a 3D drag queen avatar, Jay Miah stunned audiences in 2021 as Navaeh King on Alter Ego. […]
Get To Know Mel Posner From Tampa Baes
Long before she joined the cast of “Tampa Baes,” an unscripted reality series about a lesbian friend group in the Tampa Bay area released by […]
LGBTQ Florida Insurance Agent Gives Back to Riverview Youth
The insurance industry is all about helping people, and LGBTQ Florida insurance agent Ashley Fox is taking that sentiment beyond her business with community support. […]
Hyperpop Music Artist Debut: Who Is Sylas Dean?
2021 feels like the beginning of the hyperpop music uprise. A music trend that feels more nostalgic than new to some. Teetering between the lines […]
Top LGBTQ Instagram Influencer in Tampa Has Over 100K Followers, Shares Story of Perseverance
Meet Jaime Filer, owner of Jaime Filer Fitness and a favorite Florida LGBTQ Top Instagram influencer with over 103K followers! A transplant from Toronto, Ontario, […]
Florida LGBTQ Couples Share Long-Term Relationship Advice
When it comes to love and romance, LGBTQ couples often have to figure things out on their own. Nobody sat us down in grade school […]
Jennifer Real Releases New Single on Valentine’s Day
Things are about to get Real with the upcoming release of the song “Touch.” On Valentine’s Day, Tampa Bay singer Jennifer Real releases her second […]
LGBTQ Memorabilia Designer Honors Defunct Florida Gay Bars
Most Florida cities have at least one gay bar everyone knows about. Even in some of the more conservative, small cities, there’s usually one designated […]
Stories of Pride: Richard Gray, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
Written by Ivan Quintanilla, TravelingIQ.com Though most of us can’t physically travel right now, there’s still a wonderful world out there for us to explore […]
Tampa Bay Company Launches New Brand to Support LGBTQ Business Owners
It’s always refreshing to see a local company take a larger role in the St. Pete and broader Florida LGBTQ community. As of the past […]
Global Comedian Poppy Champlin Dishes with OUTCOAST About Tampa Improv Show
From Showtime’s’ Pride the Gay and Lesbian Comedy Slam, Poppy Champlin has been knocking ‘em out with the funny for 25 years. She has appeared […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weekly Wellness Profile: Elaine Boucher, LMT & Reiki Master
Elaine Boucher, LMT & Reiki Master is originally from Maine, where she lived most of her life. After working in home care and hospice for over […]
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 […]
An International Women’s Day Shout Out to 5 Outstanding Florida Women
March 8th marked International Women’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate those who have pressed for progress (#pressforprogress) and furthered women’s equality. The #MeToo […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]