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St. Pete Pride didn't meet weekend fundraising goal
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (396+ words) Tampa Bay Times Going into last weekend's festivities, St Pete Pride Board President Byron Green-Calisch hoped to raise $100, 000 to close a budget shortfall Putting on one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the Southeast is expensive and the nonprofit's coffer…...
In Tarpon Springs, religious activists push back against Pride proclamation
1+ day, 54+ min ago (634+ words) Tampa Bay Times...
At St. Pete Pride, revelers celebrate LGBTQ+ resilience, joy
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (525+ words) At St....
See photos from the St. Pete Pride Parade and festival
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (131+ words) Tampa Bay Times Petersburg's waterfront was vibrant with every color of the rainbow Saturday, as revelers gathered for a festival before the St Pete Pride Parade along Bayshore Drive Northeast. Vendors set up at Straub Park where people could browse,…...
How funding for St. Pete Pride is faring amid a heated political climate
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (333+ words) Tampa Bay Times Pete Pride says its budget is under strain as funding from corporate sponsors has diminished amid economic concerns and a political environment that has made some companies rethink donating to LGBTQ+ causes. The nonprofit, which hosts one…...
Facing backlash, Tarpon Springs mayor doubles down on proclamation honoring gay couple
1+ week, 6+ day ago (873+ words) Religious activists from outside Tarpon Springs turned out at the June 9 City Commission meeting to denounce Mayor John Koulianos for signing a proclamation that congratulated a hometown native on his marriage to another man. The mayor was unbowed. He defended…...
St. Petersburg's "Inclusive Family and Faith' proclamation draws scrutiny
2+ week, 5+ day ago (141+ words) Tampa Bay Times St. Petersburg's "Inclusive Family and Faith' proclamation draws scrutiny Colleen Wright is a reporter covering St. Petersburg. She can be reached at cwright@tampabay. com. Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Community…...
St. Petersburg raises last Pride flag before DEI law goes into effect
3+ week, 4+ day ago (570+ words) St. Petersburg threw a party Thursday, with uncertainty hanging over city's reputation as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community and host of the state's largest Pride celebration each year. The colors of the Progressive Pride flag draped the front steps…...
Tourism funding cut for Key West Pride event as county cites state DEI law
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) Tampa Bay Times Tourism funding cut for Key West Pride event as county cites state DEI law Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Community Guidelines. - Tampa man jailed for not demolishing his guest house is…...
St. Petersburg could fly pride, Black history city flags
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) City Council member Gina Driscoll asks that the "Harmony" and "History" flags be flown at city facilities. St. Petersburg City Council member Gina Driscoll is requesting that the city fly variations. .. Since the state erased five street murals to comply…...