OutCoast TV: Explore LGBTQ Florida

GOP: Liberals Are ‘Grooming’ Kids to be LGBTQ+

Say Gay Rally in Tampa

Curtis Hixon Park - Tampa

LGBTQ groups sue DeSantis

Gay rights advocates sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. here

For Facts Sake: Florida’s Parental Rights In Education Bill

Say Gay Rally - Tampa

SUNDAY AT 3 PM

Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa

LGBTQ+ community uses Tampa Pride to fight hateful legislation

How Gay is Sarasota?

Undecided on which LGBTQ-friendly Florida town to explore? Looking for a casual beach vibe? Dreaming of fine-dining, luxury, and culture? You can have it all in Sarasota. From the shimmering Gulf access to the arts, Sarasota is an ideal gay Florida vacation destination. HERE

Florida Department of Education Removes LGBTQ Resources

Following the removal of anti-bullying resources from the Florida Department of Education website, including information regarding LGBTQ students, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is providing that information instead. Here

Wilton Manors protest new Florida transgender law

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Florida Taxpayers Spend $129 Million to Pay for Anti-LGBTQ Education

The concept of separation of church and state seems to be all but dead in the state of Florida. Anti-LGBTQ religious activists have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams, convincing lawmakers that the taxpayers should foot the bill for nearly any school parents want to send their children – including private Christian and other religious schools that promote 
anti-LGBTQ hate. HERE

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Taxpayers are literally paying to teach children of all ages that being LGBTQ 
is a sin.

Florida GOP Ted Yoho Was The Only One On The List

At least 48 Republican members of Congress have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that LGBTQ people should not be considered a protected class when facing discrimination from employers.

Among the congressmen is U.S.
 Rep. Ted Yoho of Gainesville he was 
the only Florida representative on the list. HERE

Representative Anna V. Eskamani on the AM Joy Show

Florida GOP LGBT Controversy

Legislation that would create employment protections for LGBTQ individuals is causing controversy between some Florida Republicans.

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Florida GOP Chair and State Senator Joe Gruters is coming under fire from some Republicans for sponsoring legislation with an openly gay Democrat, Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, that would add employment protections for gender identity and sexual orientation. here

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This guy, John Stemberger, President of the Florida Family Policy Council, has called on Gruters to resign as GOP Chair, saying the bill would punish Christians.

Florida GOP Who Voted Against LGBT

Neal Dunn - Matt Gaetz

John Rutherford - Ron DeSantis

Bill Posey - Daniel Webster

Gus Bilirakis - Dennis Ross

Vern Buchanan - Thomas Rooney

Francis Rooney - Mario Diaz-Balart

This was a vote to approve or reject amendment H.Amdt. 183 (Vicky Hartzler) to H.R. 2810. The title of the amendment is H.Amdt. 183 (Hartzler) to H.R. 2810: To prohibit funds for medical treatment (other than mental health treatment) related to gender transition to a person entitled to medical care under chapter 55 of title 10, 
U.S. code. Source

Florida GOP Rick Baker Wants To Take St. Pete Back To The Bad Old Days

During Rick Baker’s term as mayor, he refused to offer any support for the LGBT community, banned the pride flag from city hall, and refused to attend pride events around the city. Since Rick Baker’s time, St. Petersburg has moved forward, and city hall is open and supportive of the city’s diverse gay community. St. Petersburg now has an equality score of 100, because of equality in the law and the support for the gay community by the mayor and city council. Time and time again, equality has proven to be not only the right thing to do, but also good for tourism and business. St. Petersburg is no exception, and Rick Baker would move our city backward on this hard earned progress.

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“St. Petersburg has moved forward the past 3 years. We can never go back to a time when discrimination was ok in the mayors’ office. We will be discussing the stakes in this election, and the type of candidate our community cannot stand with in August. We can’t go back to a mayor who is uncomfortable with the LGBT community, or any other part of our diverse city.” Susan McGrath

Florida GOP Vote Down LGBTQ Protections

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Florida for two whole years, yet under state law, employers in the Sunshine State are still well within their rights to fire or refuse to hire people solely because they're gay. Likewise, landlords can boot tenants or refuse to rent to them based on their sexual orientation. here

Don't expect that to change anytime soon. A House bill adding sexual orientation to the state's nondiscrimination clause is all but dead after getting passed over in committee.

Ybor City Wall Of Love

Centro Ybor - 7th Ave

The Haters

Love Trumps Hate In Ybor City

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