The sunshine state is jam-packed with unique cities, wildlife, arts, culture, entertainment, and miles upon miles of white-sandy beaches. It’s safe to say that the
A handful of Florida cities received top marks on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index. The Municipal Equality Index (MEI), released last week, measures how
As a state, Florida isn’t well known for its gay scene. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some trendy spots for gay nightlife in Florida.
Orlando LGBTQ business owners can rejoice. For the first time, a Florida city recognizes LGBT-certified businesses. According to the Orlando Sentinel, city officials passed a
Ben Johansen, the founder of the Pulse Ribbon project in Orlando, is refocusing his efforts and promising to make a million rainbow ribbons before he
Nearly three years ago, the Pulse Night Club shooting occurred and shook the country. In fact, people felt the impact of the shooting throughout the
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
Visiting the headquarters office for Tupperware might be the last thing on many people’s minds when they visit the Orlando area, but there’s actually a
MBA Orlando, the Orlando area’s LGBT chamber of commerce, is working to expand networking opportunities and government contract work for its members. The group has
The LGBT Center of Orlando has been providing a safe place and services to the LGBT community for 40 years this year, one of the
For something more authentic than theme park rides and gift shops in the Orlando area, try the Tibet-Butler Preserve, a county park about seven miles
One of the best things about culture in Central Florida is the world’s most comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany items at a museum in
Orlando, FL – In a morning reception alongside leaders of Orlando’s LGBTQ and ally community, Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) was recognized at theLGBT+ Center’s 6th Annual Harvey
After twelve hours of deliberation over three days, the jury returned a “not guilty” verdict in the case against Noor Salman, the wife of Pulse
Last week, Noor Salman’s trial began, reports Jacob Ogles for The Advocate. Salman is being tried for aiding a terrorist and obstructing justice. Prosecutors allege
The city of Orlando has completed a rainbow crosswalk between Orange Avenue and West Ester Street as a memorial to the victims and survivors of
The Human Rights Campaign and Equality Federation Institute recently released their annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), reports Allison Turner on the Human Rights Campaign’s website.
Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community hub, The Center, has reopened following a 3-year renovation project, reports Naseem S. Miller in the Orlando Sentinel. A $200,000 grant from
GLSEN, an advocacy organization that focuses on creating LGBTQ-inclusive schools, will honor actress and producer Kerry Washington at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards on October
As a hot spot for all things entertainment, it’s no surprise that the Orlando area is stock-full of hotels and resorts. In fact, there are
U.S. District Judge Paul Byron ruled to let an obstruction of justice charge against Noor Salman, the wife of Omar Mateen, stand. She also faces
On June 12, 2016, Tampa Bay nurse Amanda Grau was held hostage in the Pulse Night Club bathroom for several hours after being shot four
Earlier this year, we mourned the passing of Gilbert Baker, the LGBTQ rights activist who designed the rainbow pride flag in 1978. This June we
In 2016, the ACC moved their Football Championship game from North Carolina to Orlando, Florida in protest against North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law, reports John
Watermark and the Orlando Magic are teaming up to offer four Ultimate Seat passes for the team’s first ever Pride Night, wrote Jeremy Williams on
