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    Mar 07, 2018 / Damon Scott of the South Florida Gay News
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    Orlando Fringe to celebrate ’35 Years Weird’ this May

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    PHOTOS: Pride Night returns for 6th year of celebration at Central Florida Fair

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    PHOTOS: Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber luncheon celebrates local impact

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    Orlando releases new designs for permanent Pulse memorial as demolition nears

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    NY attorney general demands hospital resume gender-affirming treatment for trans youth

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    Talarico beats Crockett in Texas primary

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