The (Gay) Elephant in the Room: Gay Republicans go to the Republican National Convention. Saunders takes primary & heads to general election, St. Pete, Clearwater sign domestic partners, ‘Fabulous’ LGBT cinema comes to Sarasota, and much more!
On the Cover: Representatives of the gay conservative groups Log Cabin Republicans and GOProud will be in Tampa to enthusiastically endorse Mitt Romney as the Republican presidential nominee.
Illustration by Jake Stevens
Watermark Issue 19.17//Aug. 16-30, 2012
Page 8 | Orlando News
As expected, voter turnout was low for the Aug.14 primary and we take a look at two of the closest watched races in Orlando; The Fringe Festival will expand in 2013, thanks to a banner year in 2012; more.
Page 12 | Tampa Bay News
The Republican National Convention will bring LGBT conservatives to Tampa the last weekend of August; AIDS Walk Tampa Bay has a new name and a new location in September; more.
Page 25 | Fabulous Independent Film Festival
LGBT cinema is alive and well in Sarasota, thanks to the Fabulous Independent Film Festival, which offers two days of queer films at Burns Court cinema. We provide a schedule for your viewing pleasure; more.
Page 46 | Gallery W
When St. Petersburg cleared the way for its domestic partnership registry, couples didn’t waste any time to make sure they protected themselves. We share some photos of happy couples who registered within the first week.
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