THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
NORTHEAST FL Vol. 1
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT NORTHEAST FL
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT NORTHEAST FL LGBTQ Northeast Florida Once ranked by The Advocate as one of the “Top 5 Emerging Cities of Gay and Lesbians”, Jacksonville boasts a healthy LGBTQ community and is one of the largest cities in Florida. While the city as a whole has remained politically and socially conservative, gay-friendly locals work to keep the vibrant city life alive and eclectic. The historic neighborhoods of Riverside and Avondale are filled with gorgeous tree-lined streets, adorable Craftsmanstyle bungalows, riverfront mansions and numerous distinctive shopping districts. Riverside also has Jacksonville’s highest concentration of gay bars. Over the last several decades, the uber-queer Five Pointsforms the hub of what is, without question, the most gay-friendly area of Jacksonville. Five Points has become known for its edgy, colorful character as well as many independent shops, restaurants and businesses. About 45 minutes south, you’ll find the inter-coastal city of St. Augustine also known as “The South’s Little Secret”. Quaint and charming, cultured and European, St. Augustine’s history is quite alluring to LGBT travelers. Some decided to stay and build a laid-back life in Vilano Beach, Matanzas Bay, or the San Savino neighborhood of St. Augustine Shores.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Trasca & Co Eatery Creative panini, pizzas & espresso are crafted in a streamlined space with communal & outdoor seats. 155 Tourside Dr #1500, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Taverna Trendy wine bar serving brick-oven pizzas & seasonal Italian & Spanish eats in sleek yet warm digs. 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL Collage Atmospheric spot featuring a mix of inspired global eats & a sizable wine list in a romantic space. 60 Hypolita St, St. Augustine, FL
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville American restaurant serving up beer & wines from around the world, plus a popular daily happy hour. 2012 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Southern Charm Country-style barbecue & seafood in a no-fuss eatery with weekend & lunch buffet specials. 3566 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL
The Floridian Restaurant Modern menu of locally sourced Southern grub, including plentiful vegan options, amid kitschy decor. 72 Spanish St #3638, St. Augustine, FL
The Bearded Pig Casual restaurant offering traditional BBQ options & tap brews, plus a patio with TVs. 1808 Kings Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Restaurant Orsay Seasonal French food & creative cocktails meet in this dining room with plush seats & exposed beams. 3630 Park St, Jacksonville, FL
Bellwether Polished eatery with minimalist decor serving thoughtfully sourced, farm-totable American fare. 117 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL
North Beach Fish Camp Airy, modern spot with lively bar for creative & traditional seafood dishes, plus take-out counter. 100 First St, Neptune Beach, FL
Black Sheep Restaurant Casual eatery plating locally sourced Southern chow plus a full bar serving craft beers & cocktails. 1534 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Classic churrascaria offering Brazilian meats rodizio-style, with an all-you-can eat salad bar. 4483 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Doro Compact, contemporary setting for chef-driven, seasonal cuisine paired with craft beer & wine. 106 First St, Neptune Beach, FL
Sainte-George Restaurant Stylish haunt featuring upmarket European & American dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. 1 St George St, St. Augustine, FL
Catch 27 Elevated eatery serving local seafood & seasonal fare in quaint environs, plus beer & wine. 40 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, FL
Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar Bustling bar & restaurant offering Latin fusion cuisine, 100+ tequilas & weekly live entertainment. 207 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL
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2021 EVENT SCH E DULE OCTOBER
a Granny Smith caramel apple in chocolate and load with your toppings. Learn more at visitjacksonville.com.
OCT 21
NORTH BEACHES ART WALK
NOVEMBER
North Beaches Art Walk is a free event held the third Thursday of each month from 5pm-9pm. Featuring many local visual artists and live performers, NBAW is held in Beaches Town Centerwhere Atlantic Blvd meets the Ocean. Adele Grage Cultural Center also participates with a different featured artist every month. Learn more online at visitjacksonville.com.
NOV 2
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Learn more at visitjacksonville.com.
OCT 22
SPOOKTACULAR
“It’s as wicked as you wish” at the 34th annual Spooktacular, presented by Aquafina. Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is back October 15-17 and 22-31, combining beloved traditions with allnew frights and delights. Each night from 6-10 pm, guests are encouraged to dress up in their family-friendly costumes to explore the winding pathways of themed decorations. Spooktacular features activities for all ages from trick-ortreating to scare zones. Learn more online at visitjacksonville.com.
NOV 6
THE 2021 SENDER’S GALA
Our annual fundraising event, The Sender’s Gala, will be an exciting evening dedicated to YOU-- our SENDERS. You hold such a unique calling to help fulfill the Great Commission, and we want to use this night to celebrate you. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
OCT 24
SUGAR SKULLS & SANGRIA
The Sugar Skulls & Sangria class is back. Celebrate the Day of the Dead by making a sugar skull and imbibing on Sangria. Each participant will take home one Sugar Skull and enjoy two cocktails. Choose from Sangria, draft beer or Halloween/Fall sodas. Learn more at visitjacksonville.com.
NOV 14
RIVERSIDE FALL FESTIVAL
We are bringing a family friendly fall festival to the Jacksonville area this November! This event will include local food trucks, carnival games, and live music performances. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
OCT 27
FALL APPLE CLASS
NOV 26
Celebrate Fall with Sweet Pete’s! Learn the art of tempering chocolate. Choose yummy toppings for your apple. Dip
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Forgo the mess at home, and bring the
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BAR GU ID E Rain Dogs Chill late-night bar & lounge showcasing craft beers, grub, live bands, local art & amateur comedy. 1045 Park St, Jacksonville, FL
Boot Rack Saloon Gay bar without outdoor seating. 4751 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL Incahoots Hopping, gay-friendly nightspot featuring drag shows, DJs & dancing. 711 Edison Ave, Jacksonville, FL
The Tini Martini Bar Intimate cocktail bar at the Casablanca Inn offering a verandah with bay views & weekly live music. 24 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL
Hamburger Mary’s American bar & grill chain where diner classics & cocktails meet quirky entertainment. 3333 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
The Shim Sham Room Comfy haunt offering craft cocktails, bar bites & a smoker’s patio in warm digs with a classic feel. 333 1st St N #150, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Biridies Chill neighborhood hangout with a patio & full bar, plus live music & classic video games. 1044 Park St, Jacksonville, FL Park Place Lounge Offering pool tables & a spacious patio, this gay-friendly hangout hosts DJs spinning dance tunes. 931 King St, Jacksonville, FL
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2021-22 EVENT SCHEDULE JAN 18
family here for some fun gingerbread house decorating! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
POWER & PEACE WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
Our weekly 50-minute Power and Peace Classes provide the perfect balance! During these reality-based and truly empowering classes you will start by learning and practicing new selfdefense skills such as striking, blocking, movements, escapes, ground defense, defense against weapons and more to help keep you safe. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DECEMBER DEC 5
ALL LEVELS YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Join us for a easy this all-levels. Yoga class in the Gardens! Enjoy relaxing stress free morning in nature quieting the mind, engaging the body and restoring the spirit. This is kid friendly family event. Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
JAN 29
BLUE BAMBOO COOKING CLASS: CHINESE NEW YEAR. YEAR OF THE TIGER
DEC 10
SWIFT & SOUR: A TAYLOR & OLIVIA DANCE PARTY IN JACKSONVILLE
This class will celebrate the Chinese New Year with some traditional dishes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Rodrigo’s album track ‘1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back’ includes a song cocredited to Swift and her writing partner Jack Antonoff despite it not being a collaboration. Instead, Rodrigo’s song interpolates melodies from ‘New Year’s Day’, the closing ballad on Swift’s 2017 album ‘Reputation‘. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEBRUARY FEB 6
GAINESVILLE VEG FEST 2022
Come see how easy it is to find healthy plant-based foods in the Gainesville, Florida area. Find local sources of ecofriendly and cruelty-free products. Learn about the science behind the benefits of a plant-based diet. Featuring expert speakers, cooking demos, vendors, and animal rescues – with entertainment and activities for the whole family! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 18
MANIFESTING OVER MIMOSAS 2021
Manifesting over Mimosas is a networking movement for current and aspiring entrepreneurial women to connect, gather, and share knowledge. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEB 20
PREMIER BRIDE – A CITRUS TWIST
JANUARY
St. Augustine’s largest wedding event of the year is happening February 20, 2022 at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village! If you are thinking about getting married in America’s oldest city…then you don’t want to miss this event.
JAN 5
COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Do you like comedy? Looking to try it? Join us Wednesdays at 8pm at The Justice Pub for a free weekly comedy open mic. Learn online more at eventbrite.com.
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE The areas top wedding professionals will be there and they want to meet couples who are looking to plan their big day. Over 100 vendors will be there taking up nearly 30,000 square feet of event space. You will see everything from décor to fashion to cake tasting to travel options. Discounted tickets online or buy them at the door! Visit pbjacksonville.com.
Video Game, Vendors, Fan Panels, Video Game Tournaments, Cosplay Contests, After Parties and more. Details at collectivecon.com.
MAR 18-20
JACKSONVILLE AUTO SHOW
It’s the perfect place to browse hundreds of the year’s new vehicles! Located at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, the Jacksonville International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year import and domestic vehicles — cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities. Complete details at jaxautoshow.com.
FEB 26
ST. AUGUSTINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL
The St. Augustine Country Festival is an all day, all things country festival. Featuring live country music, country food, fine crafts & country fashion exhibits, a kids korner, contests, family fun and more. Learn more and purchase tickets at eventbrite.com..
APRIL APR 1-2
MARCH
SPRINGING THE BLUES FESTIVAL The Springing The Blues presented by Sawgrass Asset Management is one of the world’s finest blues music events, located at the Seawalk Pavilion in downtown Jacksonville Beach. Please join us on April 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2022, for three great days of blues on the beach! springingtheblues.com. Visit springingtheblues.com.
MAR 6
CELTIC WOMEN POSTCARDS FROM IRELAND
Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, transporting you from your theatre seat to the lush landscapes of Ireland. Celtic Woman’s fresh fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary songcraft celebrates Ireland’s ancient heritage while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. Find us on Facebook.
APR 16
ST. AUGUSTINE VEGFEST
St. Augustine Vegfest is a diverse and inclusive event, that is committed to educating our community about plantbased lifestyles and how they contribute to a healthier, more sustainable, socially just, compassionate, and cruelty-free world. Visit stayhappening.com.
MAR 11-13
Collective Con North Florida’s Premier Anime, Comic Book, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, & Pop Culture Event returns for Year 8! Collective Con will be located at the Jacksonville Expo Center. Children 10 and under are FREE! Don’t miss out on this weekend of fun with Celebrity Guests, Voice Actors from some of your Favorite Anime/
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
PFLAG The PFLAG Chapter Network--with over 400 chapters across the country-provides confidential peer support, education, and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. Web: pflagjax.org JASMYN JASMYN staff, youth and community health and safety are at the core of our mission and we working to respond to the COVID-19 virus while still remaining open to offer limited youth services. Web: www.jasmyn.org LGBTQ Center Committed to advocacy, equality, community, and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied students, faculty, staff, the Jacksonville community & surrounding areas. 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 620-4720 www.unf.edu/lgbtqcenter
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GOOD FOR BSINESS U S I NESS GOOD FOR BU Protecting LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination is Good for Business Business leaders know that protecting every American from discrimination is good for the economy. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults have a combined buying power of $884 billon dollars, and business leaders know that today’s generation of consumers prefer to shop at businesses that support gay and transgender people. Business leaders across the nation are leading the charge to secure nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people. Fairness for All Hardworking Americans • Gay and transgender people are our neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family. Hardworking Americans deserve to be treated fairly and equally under the law. Sadly, too many hardworking Americans are facing discrimination in areas like employment, housing and public accommodations, just because they are gay or transgender. • America is a land of opportunity and freedom, where people who work hard and meet their responsibilities have the chance to get ahead. Everyone deserves the freedom to achieve the American Dream, including gay and transgender citizens. Respecting Our Coworkers and Getting the Job Done • What’s most important is focusing on what we have in common, taking pride in our work, respecting our coworkers, serving customers, and getting the job done. • Employees should be judged on their qualifications, experience, and the job they do – nothing more, nothing less. Non-Discrimination Protections Are Good for Business • Business leaders across the nation, including conservative leaders, agree: Discrimination is bad for business. Today’s top job creators seek states and communities that are welcoming to everyone, including their families, employees and customers. • When every American is given the opportunity to work hard and earn a living, our economy, communities and nation succeed. To download a PDF version of this resource, go online and visit: freedomforallamericans.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BusinessBackgrounderFFAA.pdf
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ADOPTIONS Law Office of Kimberly A Gossett PA....................... 17
MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTER MMTCFL- Jacksonville............................................... 7
BUSINESS LAW Mary Scott Law.......................................................... 7
NORTHEAST FLORIDA MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE realMLS................................................................... 11
CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS Kayak Amelia............................................................ 7
PRIVATE SCHOOL The Bolles School...................................................... 1
CHILD CUSTODY Simpson & Paull P.L................................................ 13 DENTIST Jacksonville Family Dentistry................................. 13
REAL ESTATE Gerry Williamson- Coldwell Banker.......................... 3 Kellar Realty & Property Management................... 13 Suzanne Rawson Gerrety- Watson Realty Group.... 17
DIVORCE LAW Simpson & Paull P.L................................................ 13
REAL ESTATE LAW Mary Scott Law.......................................................... 7
ESTATE JEWELRY Churchill & Lacroix Antiquaire................................ 11
WEALTH ADVISOR Paragon Wealth Strategies....................................... 9
ESTATE PLANNING Law Office of Kimberly A Gossett P.A....................... 17
WILLS & ESTATES Simpson & Paull P.L................................................ 13
INSURANCE North Florida Region of the Principal Network......... 5
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