October 2011: Tampa Bay news briefs

October 2011: Tampa Bay news briefs

St. Pete thanks Rays for “It Gets Better” contribution
During its early October meeting, the St. Petersburg City Council thanked the Tampa Bay Rays for contributing to the anti-bullying “It Gets Better Campaign.” The Major League Baseball team recorded their submission in September and it featured popular players B.J. Upton, Johnny Damon and manager Joe Maddon.

Dinner discusses faith and sexuality
A new, free program is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 14 at the Franciscan Center of Tampa to tackle the difficulties Catholic families face when a member comes out as LGBT. Father Jim Schexnayder of the Catholic Association for Lesian and Gay Ministry, will host the “Setting the Table” at the center at 3010 N. Perry Ave. in Tampa beginning at 7 p.m.

FTM Fund event hits Gulfport Nov. 14
The fundraiser for the FTM Fund, benefitting female-to-male transgender people, returns with its annual fundraiser at the Gulfport Casino on Nov. 14. This year's event takes on

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