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Announcing the Equality Florida Internship 2019

From Equality Florida: Equality Florida is excited to announce our 2019 Internship Program! Our program hinges on the idea that if we change hearts and minds

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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

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Press Release: TIGLFF 2018 Opening Night Film Stars Molly Shannon!

TIGLFF is excited to announce our opening night film on October 5th at the Tampa Theatre is “Wild Nights with Emily” starring Molly Shannon as

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St Pete Pride, Inc. Announces New Executive Director

TAMPA BAY, Fla, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 – Following an extensive nation-wide search, where over 60 résumés were considered, Luke Blankenship has been named as

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Sarasota Author Receives Independent Publisher Book Award

Bywater Books, a small lesbian press has been awarded an impressive four Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) for its titles. And their Bronze medal winner

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Not Mom or Dad: Parenting Beyond the Binary

I am a parent. I have a gorgeous 3 month old baby, Hadley Rose, and yes, I change diapers, I give bottles, and I cherish

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St. Pete Pride, Inc. Announces 2018 Grand Marshals

PRESS RELEASE FROM ST. PETE PRIDE: Last week, St. Pete Pride announced their Grand Marshals for the 16th St Pete Pride Parade, held the Saturday during

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Gay Former Police Chief, Jane Castor, Enters Tampa Mayoral Race

Yesterday, former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor announced that she would be running for mayor in Tampa, reports Charlie Frago in the Tampa Bay Times.

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How My Wife and I Surrendered to the Realities of Adoption

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

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International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Announces New Board Members

International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Announces New Board Members The 2018-2019 board includes business leaders representing seven countries and a globespanning array of brands

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Properties Available at The Resort on Carefree Boulevard, a Lesbian Housing Community

If you’ve been following OUTCOAST on Facebook and reading our newsletters, you already know about the The Resort on Carefree Boulevard and the incredible residents who

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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

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All-Women’s Resort in Fort Myers is Home to 500+ Lesbians, Homes Now Available

In early 1994, Gina Razete and her partner Cathy Groene traveled to an all women RV park in Apache Junction, AZ. They loved being with all

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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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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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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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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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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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ReadOut Lesbian Literary Event Debuts in February

A new literary event featuring 15 lesbian authors will debut at the Gulfport Library in Gulfport, Florida on the weekend of February 16 through 18.

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OUTCOAST Leader Profile: Darden Rice, Chair of St. Petersburg City Council

As the first openly gay candidate to run for office in Pinellas County, Darden Rice knows best that when you want something bad enough, you

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SWIM White Party Fundraiser is a HUGE Success

Nearly 280 women dressed in white flooded Nova 535 in downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday evening, June 11th for the first annual SWIM Pride White

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OUTCOAST Leader: Anna Leverenz

On any given week in the St. Petersburg area, several social groups bring women together for evening activity, connectedness, and celebration. This week, OUTCOAST sat