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  • St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Brandi Gabbard (C) attends a No Kings protest last month. (Photo via Gabbard's campaign Facebook)
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    St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Brandi Gabbard condemns Florida’s anti-DEI law

    Apr 28, 2026 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (C) signs SB 1134 April 22. (Screenshot via DeSantis' Facebook)
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    DeSantis signs bill restricting local DEI support in Florida

    Apr 22, 2026 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • City of St. Petersburg officials and local LGBTQ+ advocates March 26. (Photo courtesy City of St. Petersburg)
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    St. Petersburg recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility 2026

    Mar 31, 2026 / Ryan Williams-Jent
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    Tampa Bay’s Top 3 2026 WONDER Award winners

    Mar 19, 2026 / Watermark Out News Staff
  • Mayor Ken Welch filed for a second term Feb. 2, launching his reelection campaign “to keep making progress for our city.”
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    Florida mayors and more urge state lawmakers to reject ‘anti-diversity’ bills

    Mar 04, 2026 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • Mayor Ken Welch filed for a second term Feb. 2, launching his reelection campaign “to keep making progress for our city.”
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    St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch files for reelection, vows to protect LGBTQ+ community

    Feb 03, 2026 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • St. Petersburg installs Pride-colored bike racks.
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    St. Petersburg installs Pride-inspired bike racks after removal of Pride street mural

    Dec 15, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • St. Petersburg LGBTQ+ Liaison Nathan Bruemmer.
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    St. Petersburg names Nathan Bruemmer as city’s LGBTQ+ liaison

    Dec 01, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • Organizers of the Joy Ride Nov. 22. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent)
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    PHOTOS: The Joy Ride raises at least $282K in 2nd year

    Nov 25, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • Human Rights Campaign MEI
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    Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa retain perfect HRC scores in 2025

    Nov 18, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
  • In Depth

    As Florida targets LGBTQ+ crosswalks and street murals, advocates fight back

    Sep 04, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
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    St. Petersburg vows to keep spirit of Pride, Black History murals alive despite FDOT ban

    Aug 25, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
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    Maren Morris to headline Capital Pride Concert

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    Evers says state won’t repeal conversion therapy ban despite pressure from right-wing groups

  • Arts & Culture / 23 hours ago

    Repression, toxic masculinity fuel intense queer drama ‘Half Man’

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    ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

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  • News / 16 hours ago

    PHOTOS: The Pride Chamber annouces new program for senior LGBTQ+ members

  • News / 16 hours ago

    Orlando special effects company AEOStudios to close after 30 years

  • Nation / 20 hours ago

    Maren Morris to headline Capital Pride Concert

  • Nation / 22 hours ago

    Evers says state won’t repeal conversion therapy ban despite pressure from right-wing groups

  • Arts & Culture / 23 hours ago

    Repression, toxic masculinity fuel intense queer drama ‘Half Man’

  • Graphic via the Tony Awards Facebook
    Arts & Culture / 2 days ago

    ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

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