The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ workers from discrimination the same way it protects other workers […]
A Complete Guide To LGBT Rights In Florida
Florida is known around the world not only for its balmy climate and beautiful beaches but also as a haven for the LGBTQ community. In […]
Gay And Lesbian Adoption In Florida | Everything You Need To Know
Can Same-Sex Couples Adopt A Child In Florida? Same-sex adoption is a rewarding experience but doesn’t come without its challenges. Fortunately, with all 50 states […]
This Florida Lawyer Loves Supporting LGBTQ Veterans and Elders
There aren’t many lawyers in St. Pete – or anywhere for that matter – who are eager to share information about their personal lives with […]
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 […]
Which Companies Embrace Florida LGBT Workplace Inclusion?
Today, the world is a more accepting place than it was decades ago. However, there is still discrimination. It is especially prevalent in the workplace. […]
Gulfport LGBTQ Resource Center Established as Independent Non-Profit
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library has announced its establishment as an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Begun in 2014, the Resource […]
Club Savor Dishes Up Significant Savings in Pinellas County
Allow us to share with you some Pinellas County insider advice. For those of you who have avoided eating out in an attempt to save […]
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 […]
MBA Orlando — Orlando’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce
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 […]
St. Petersburg’s Gayborhood Chiropractor Does More Than Relieve Physical Pain
It’s no secret that seeing a chiropractor can relieve physical pain, but the Haitian-born chiropractor offers relief for more than just physical ailments. He also […]
USF System to Host Second Annual Supplier Diversity Day on Oct. 5
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2018) – In a sign of its commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive campus environment, the University of South Florida System […]
Study Shows Anti-LGBTQ+ Views Affect LGBTQ+ Youth’s Mental Health
Last year, over 12,000 LGBTQ+ teens age 13 to 17 participated in an online survey created by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the […]
Three Local Women Get Professional Hair Makeovers
It comes as no surprise that Kevyn R Salon in Tampa is my favorite salon in the region. I am blessed with thick, dark hair […]
What is Transgender Day of Visibility?
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which is celebrated on March 31st, and recently recognized by St. Petersburg’s Mayor Kriseman via proclamation, OUTCOAST […]
Florida Hospitals Rank Perfect Scores in LGBTQ+ Health Survey
Sixteen Florida hospitals scored perfect 100s on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual LGBTQ+ health survey, reports Frances McMorris for the Tampa Bay Business Journal. According […]
Gulfport Library Receives National Award for Service to the LGBTQ Community
The Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community is awarded to a librarian, library staff member, library, library board, or library friends group […]
Common Everyday Considerations for Trans People
(In the article, Trans will be used as an umbrella term encompassing Transgender identities) Transgender Awareness Week leads into Transgender Remembrance Day annually on November […]
Holiday Fantasy vs Holiday Reality: LGBTQ-Focused Strategies for Coping with Holiday Stress
by Aimee Beardslee, LMHC, EdS, MS Do you look forward to the holiday season as a time of “comfort and joy”, when you join with […]
OUTCOAST Partner Profile: Aimee Beardslee, Owner of Rainbow Counseling
OUTCOAST partner, Aimee Beardslee, LMHC, EdS, MS, sat down with OUTCOAST to share her favorite childhood memory, what brought her to Florida, and why she focuses […]
Hope and Healing: How to Cope When Tragedy Strikes
How do you even begin to discuss hope and healing in the immediate aftermath of an immense tragedy, like the massacre in Las Vegas, which […]
7 Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Bisexuality
As a bisexual woman, and in honor of Bisexuality Awareness Week, I thought it important to share some basic facts about bisexuality and to clarify […]
Pinellas County: Shelter/Housing Needed
My location: Pinellas County Support Needed Type of Support: Shelter/Housing Description: No power since Irma! Cannot breathe in this mobile home. The smells are overwhelming. […]
Submit a Request for Help or Offer Support to Hurricane Victims
During times of crisis, OUTCOAST offers the LGBTQ community (and allies) a safe space to reach out for support, volunteers, and resources. Following Hurricane Irma, […]
CCWMG Financial Tip: Weathering the Ups and Downs of Business
How do you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle? The business cycle is the term used to describe the expanding and contracting […]