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  • LGBTQ+ advocates, St. Petersburg City Council and Mayor Welch with the Pride Proclamation June 11. (Photo courtesy the City of St. Pete/Facebook)
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    St. Petersburg Pride, Family and Faith Month proclamations draw support and scrutiny

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    PHOTOS: St Pete Pride holds 2026 Stonewall Reception

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  • LGBTQ+ advocates, St. Petersburg City Council and Mayor Welch with the Pride Proclamation June 11. (Photo courtesy the City of St. Pete/Facebook)
    News / 7 hours ago

    St. Petersburg Pride, Family and Faith Month proclamations draw support and scrutiny

  • St Pete Pride President Byron Green-Calisch. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent)
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