Sprouting up from the charming colorful cottages that make up a large portion of the housing in Gulfport, Florida is the high-rise 55-plus community of […]
Living the Dream in Ft. Myers, Florida
The Resort on Carefree Blvd, in North Fort Myers, Florida, has come of age. Twenty-one years young, the resort is a vibrant and thriving community […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All Women Resort on Carefree Boulevard in Fort Myers is Home to 500 Lesbians
There are few places in the country, let alone the state of Florida, that are specifically designed and created for women. But the Resort on […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
OUTCOAST Leader: Anna Leverenz, Founder of Alt Womyn Events
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 […]