Every family vacation is bound to have a few challenges. But when Melissa DeStefano and her family decided to book a Florida family vacation, the […]
Gulfport to Trans People: You Belong Here!
It pains me that while LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) people continue to make strides toward full equality, the “T” or Trans part of the […]
Transgender Awareness Events Come to Gulfport Library
Press Release from the Gulfport Pulbic Library’s LGTBQ Resource Center The Gulfport Public Library will host several events during the month of November to highlight transgender […]
TSA Publishes Guidelines for Transgender Travelers
Nobody enjoys Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checks. They feel invasive, they’re stressful, and they slow you down. For transgender travelers, however, such checks can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sixth Circuit Rules Transgender Employees Protected by Title VII
Earlier this month, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers cannot discriminate against transgender individuals, and that they cannot use the Religious […]
Mayor Rick Kriseman Issues March 31st as Trans Day of Visibility Proclamation
St. Petersburg, FL – Mayor Rick Kriseman issued a proclamation declaring March 31st, 2018 as Transgender Day of Visibility in St. Petersburg, a holiday which […]
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 […]
My Journey: Transitioning in College
The first time I told someone I wanted to be a boy, I was seventeen and in a department store dressing room. I had just […]
Trans Actress Candis Cayne to Appear on “Grey’s Anatomy”
The popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” will feature Candis Cayne in multiple episodes in Season 14, reports Lesley Goldberg for The Hollywood Reporter. Cayne, a […]
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 […]
Couple Spotlight: Christye and Tyler Ozog, a Story of Gender Transition
Navigating a gender transition is never an easy process, but doing so as a couple can add unique challenges and test the strength of a […]
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 […]
Collier County Public School Asked to Change Trans Student Policies
At GLSEN’s annual ally night, LGBTQ+ advocates asked for changes to Collier County Public School’s policies on transgender students, reports Annika Hammerschlag for the Naples […]
Keller Williams Realtor Caitlin Jones Joins OUTCOAST as Content Contributor
OUTCOAST is proud to announce it’s latest partnership with Caitlin Jones (AKA “CJ”), a Keller Williams Realty Bogert Sales Team realtor. Jones joins OUTCOAST in […]
2017 Elections Make LGBTQ+ History
One year after Trump’s victory, last night’s elections showed that there is still hope for love and tolerance to triumph, report Philip Lewis and Willa […]
Jeff Sessions Issues Religious Exemptions to Nondiscrimination Laws for Businesses
Last Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a directive allowing businesses to discriminate, reports Kevin Johnson for USA Today. The new directive allows employers to […]
Who Am I If You’re Not You? A Must-Read Love Story for Anyone in Transition
Press Release written by Lynn Thorne He’s fighting the clock; she’s fighting the urge to go back to bed. They kiss goodbye, grab their coffee, […]
OUTCOAST Couple Profile: Cheryl and SueZie Hawkes – A Transition of Love
Although SueZie Hawkes knew in her mind and heart that she was a little girl in her youth, her physical form and society said otherwise. […]
Exclusive: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Amanda Simpson, on Trump
On Wednesday morning, after tweets from President Donald Trump announced the barring of transgender individuals from military service, transgender leaders, allies, and veterans throughout the world, […]
Tampa-Based Transgender Navy SEAL Veteran, Kristin Beck, Speaks Out
Following Trump’s decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military, transgender veteran Kristin Beck is firing back, reports Chris Walker for Revere Press. […]
Fort Lauderdale Ad Campaign Fosters Transgender Inclusion
Fort Lauderdale is seeking to emphasize its inclusiveness with a new ad campaign featuring several transgender individuals, reports Jay Jones in the Dallas News. The […]
ALSO Youth Announces Appointment of New Executive Director, Nathan Bruemmer
Nathan Bruemmer joins ALSO Youth as Executive Director on August 7th. Nathan recently graduated from Stetson University College of Law in May. He is a native […]
New Port Richey’s Denise Brogan-Kator Named Family Equality Council’s Chief Policy Advisor
The Family Equality Council announced that they have appointed Denise Brogan-Kator as their Chief Policy Advisor in an article on their news site, The Family […]