Watermark's Tampa Bay Living With Pride Guide 2021 by Watermark Publishing Group

TA M PA B AY WITH PRIDE

Top: (L-R) St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman by Nick Cardello; Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, photo via Facebook; Grand Central District by Dylan Todd. Center: (L-R) Stillwaters Tavern via City of St. Petersburg; A Bradley's on 7th bartender, photo by Jamarcus Mosley; Studio@620, photo via Facebook. Bottom: (L-R) St Pete Pride, photo via City of St. Pete; Equality Florida Tampa gala, photo by Dylan Todd; Grand Central District by Dylan Todd.

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City of St. Petersburg Letter Welcome

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City of Tampa Welcome

Introducing Tampa Bay Living with Pride

Ask the Locals: Tampa Bay's Dining

Ask the Locals: Tampa Bay's Nightlife

Ask the Locals: Tampa Bay's Arts & Entertainment

Home Sweet Home: A Warm LGBTQ Welcome

Pride 365: Tampa Bay's celebrations

Community Care: Tampa Bay's support organizations

Business Directory

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Dear Proud LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and allies, On behalf of the residents of the Sunshine City, welcome! As you enjoy our beautiful city, let us remember those who fought for equality and contributed to our progress, both locally and throughout the world. I know without the LGBTQ+ community, our city wouldn’t shine as bright. While here, enjoy our exciting culinary scene, visit one of our many museums and galleries, or spend time along our iconic waterfront park system or St. Pete Pier. Now, more than ever, we must be demonstrative in our support of the LGBTQ+ community. If you are an ally like me, we must continue to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors. We must continue to tell the world that St. Pete is a place where diversity is not just tolerated but celebrated. This will be my final year as your mayor and I want to thank you for your support throughout the years, for helping to make sure the ‘Sun Shines Here’. Please know that I will always stand up for you, and next to you, because supporting the LGBTQ+ community is a privilege. Thank you again for choosing St. Petersburg and enjoy your stay,

Greetings: Tampa, Florida has a unique culture and rich heritage, and our city is proud to be well-known globally as a diverse and inclusive community, celebrating all its citizens, businesses and organizations for the contributions and positive impact they make within our neighborhoods. The City of Tampa is very proud of our inclusiveness and protects residents and visitors from discrimination and harassment, including those within the LGBTQ community. We have proudly and consistently received the top score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipal Equity Index for our LGBTQ inclusive laws, policies and services. We were one of the first cities in the region to have a domestic partnership registry and the City continues to be committed to social progress. We have included our LGBTQ owned businesses in the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Program. The LGBTQ community and the entire city celebrate with community events such as festivals, parades and concerts, the North America Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance sanctioned softball tournament is held in our city annually, and each year, Tampa Pride Day is proclaimed in the City of Tampa. We are fortunate to have dedicated organizations such as Tampa Pride, Inc., the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber and Metro Inclusive Health in our area who advocate, celebrate, and partner with others to promote the contributions the members of the LGBTQ community make in adding to Tampa’s success as a diverse city and in enhancing our economic growth, improving neighborhoods, advancing the arts and culture scene, and adding to our rich and unique heritage. Congratulations to Watermark Publishing Group for its inaugural Tampa Bay Living with Pride guide. This magazine will provide Tampa Bay area residents and visitors to our city with the many wonderful highlights of what to see and do in our great community. Sincerely,

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13 raising roughly $4.5 million across the U.S. and Canada each year. More than $47,000 was raised locally for EPIC in 2019, while 2020’s COVID-conscious efforts brought in $28,000. Its 16thh outing was held April 29, 2021. “I think people underestimate just how good the food scene is here in Tampa Bay,” Winheim says. “There’s so much to choose from!” Thankfully she’s chosen some of her favorites to get you started. Check them out below and head to our Business Directory on page 30 for even more places for you to dine with Pride!

FAVORITE LGBTQ-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS: There are so many. Stillwaters Tavern, The Studio Public House featuring Pom Pom’s and Brew Bus Brewing. Stillwaters Tavern | 224 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-350PHOTO BY DYLAN TODD

1019 | StillwatersTavern.com The Studio Public House ft. Pom Pom’s | 2950 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,

Dining with Pride Ask the Locals: Joy Winheim

RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER AND DRINKS: The Independent

oy Winheim is the executive director for Empath Partners in Care

Bar & Cafe in Seminole Heights. I

(EPIC), which formed after the merger of the AIDS Service Association

I know and they have a great

of Pinellas (ASAP) and the Tampa-based Francis House in 2016. The

almost always run into someone selection of craft beers that are always rotating. The food is

nonprofit is a member of Empath Health, a decades-old network of care

delicious and we don’t leave there

supporting Tampa Bay you can learn more about on page 28.

our pants!

In addition to her work with EPIC, Winheim also serves on the board of directors for the philanthropic Balance Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Party Project, the former

diverse because we live in an area that is all welcoming and allows people to be who they are!” She’s also fallen in love with all the area offers the

of which is also detailed on page 28 and the latter which

LGBTQ community of which she’s a part, including its

provides birthday parties to children in need.

ever-expanding dining scene. That’s been bolstered by

The New York native has proudly called Tampa Bay home for 25 years, giving her plenty of time to fall in love with the community she serves. She explains it’s “so very

the fact that EPIC has been the beneficiary of Dining Out for Life (DOFL) Tampa Bay for 16 years. DOFL has enlisted restaurants to donate a percentage of their sales on specific dates to nonprofits since 1991,

feeling like we have to unbutton 5016 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33603 | 813-341-4883 | IndependentBarTampa.com

FAVORITE SWEET TOOTH SPOT: Beans and Barlour in St. Petersburg. It has boozy ice cream, sweet treats and the owner and staff couldn’t be nicer! 538 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-440-4540 | CONTINUED ON PG. 14 |  |

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FAVORITE DINING DATE NIGHT: The Barterhouse in Ybor City. It has a great atmosphere, amazing cocktails and the food is delicious! 1811 N. 15th St., Ste. A, Tampa, Florida 33605 | 813-542-1710 | BarterhouseYbor.com

FAVORITE UNIQUE FLORIDA MENU: The C

SEAFOOD STAPLE:

VEGAN MUST:

The Cider Press Cafe Audacious Avo BLT.

Ulele's Seafood Risotto.

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House in Seminole Heights. Everything on the menu starts with the letter C. You can’t go wrong with a cheese and charcuterie board. 6005 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33604 | 813-488-4813 |

1902 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, Florida 33602

risotto at Ulele in Tampa Heights.

| 813-693-5478 | Steelbach.com

FAVORITE CRAFT BEER: The

I’ll choose seafood eight days

Neapolitan Berliner Weise at Brew

a week and this dish is always

Bus Brewing. You can taste all

cooked to perfection.

three flavors of chocolate, vanilla

FAVORITE DINNER WITH A VIEW: Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill

1810 North Highland Ave., Tampa,

TheCHouse.com

along Clearwater Beach. We don’t

Florida 33602 | 813-999-4952 | Ulele.

beach often but Frenchy’s never

com

FAVORITE VENUE FOR FANCY DINING: Steelbach at

disappoints when we go. Try the

Armature Works in Downtown Tampa. Armature works is a favorite destination with so much to choose from but the roasted vegetables at Steelbach are a go to! 1902 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, Florida 33602 | 813-693-5478 | Steelbach. com

FAVORITE LOCAL JOINT: Once again I have to say The Independent Bar & Cafe in Seminole Heights. They have great sandwiches, craft beer and German fare. It’s the place where they know my name! 5016 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33603 | 813-341-4883 | IndependentBarTampa.com

FAVORITE BRUNCH: Definitely Steelbach again! They had me at Monkey Bread (and Mimosa flights!)

and strawberry! It’s smooth and refreshing! 4101 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33603 | 813-990-7310 | BrewBusUSA.

7 Rockaway St., Clearwater,

FAVORITE VEGETARIAN DISH/ RESTAURANT: The Cider Press

Florida 33767 | 727-446-4844 |

Cafe in St. Petersburg’s Audacious

FrenchysOnline.com

FAVORITE SPOT FOR WINE: The

Avo BLT. A BLT is one of my go

Wine Exchange in South Tampa.

to sandwiches and this veggie

They have a great selection of

version hits the spot.

wines and a great patio for a

grilled octopus!

FAVORITE SMALL PLATES: Haven in South Tampa. It’s also

601 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,

a great place for a one of a kind

Florida 33701 | 727-914-7222 |

cheese board!

CiderPressCafe.com

2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa, Florida 33606 | 813-258-2233 | HavenTampa.

FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK:

com

Xtreme Tacos in Seminole

FAVORITE RESTAURANT:

Heights. Best. Burrito. Ever. 5609 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, Florida

Bella's Italian Cafe in South

33604 | 813-570-6407 | XtremeTacos.

Tampa. It has all of my Italian

com

favorites in one place. I love the

com

Saturday or Sunday afternoon glass. 1609 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, Florida 33606 | 813-254-9463 | WineExchangeTampa.com

FAVORITE GLOBAL CUSINE: Yummy House China Bistro in Tampa. I always get the Seafood Chow Fun. It’s my favorite dish on the menu and I rarely vary

casual atmosphere but if you

FAVORITE COFFEE HOUSE:

wanted to get dressed up you’d

Spaddy’s in Seminole Heights.

2620 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa,

still fit right in!

Not only is it walkable from my

1413 S. Howard Ave. #100, Tampa,

Florida 33610 | 813-237-3838 |

house but its camper and outdoor

Florida 33606 | 813-254-3355 |

YummyHouseFlorida.com

space is the perfect meet-up for a

BellasItalianCafe.com

coffee or tea!

FAVORITE SEAFOOD DISH/ RESTAURANT: The seafood

5206 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33603 | SpaddysCoffee.com

from it!

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Nightlife of Pride

Ask the Locals: Jaeda Fuentes

RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

aeda Fuentes loves Tampa Bay – and Tampa Bay loves Jaeda Fuentes. The fan favorite entertainer has performed throughout the area for more than 10 years, capturing coveted titles like Miss St. Pete Pride and more in the process.

Her appreciation for the stage is more than evident, but it’s in her enthusiasm for Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community that Fuentes really shines. She currently serves on the board for Come OUT St. Pete, which advocates for awareness and acceptance of all sexual orientations and gender identities through events surrounding National Coming Out Day. Leading by example, she utilized the holiday to come out as transgender last year. “The work is ongoing,” Fuentes says. “We are actively trying to provide crucial resources to Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community.” While its changed drastically over the last decade, Fuentes says “the small-knit community feel of our vast and

diverse community” she fell in love with remains. She adds that “the friendships and family I've made here are what makes this community so special.” There are a number of places to cultivate that community, which is why Fuentes has detailed a few of her favorites here. “It's all what you make it,” she explains. “There is truly somewhere for everyone; no matter how you fit into the LGBTQ spectrum.” Read her favorites here and view our Business Directory on page 30 for even more places to show your Pride!

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FAVORITE LGBTQ OR LGBTQ-FRIENDLY BAR:

in love with this gorgeous

Florida 33705 | 727-202-8931 |

Florida 34698 | 727-736-2587 |

place! If you want to flex

Facebook.com/TheBendsBar

Facebook.com/BlurDunedin

Enigma. It is home for

for a date this beautiful

me, from the staff to the

downtown restaurant will

patrons.

sure to impress! If your

1110 Central Ave, St.

FAVORITE BAR WITH A VIEW: The

date is anything like me,

view at Cristoph’s is my

Petersburg, Florida

FAVORITE PLACE TO GRAB A BEER: When I'm ready

she'll LOVE taking selfies

to just chill and play some

favorite view of all... THE

33705 | 727-235-0867 |

in front of the gold glitter

darts or pool its all about

MEN! When it comes to

EnigmaStPete.com

wall.

Steve's Taver.

great eye candy, they have

150 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg,

933 Central Ave, St.

best view in Tampa Bay.

Florida 33701 | 727-202-6113

Petersburg, Florida 33705

2606 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa,

| EatSocialRoost.com

| 727-894-1004 | Steves-

Florida 33607 | 813-450-3877

The-Avenue.Edan.io

| CristophsTampa.com

FAVORITE CRAZY NIGHT OUT: Emerald Bar and

FAVORITE LGBTQFRIENDLY EVENT OUTING: Come OUT St. at The Garage on Central

FAVORITE PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC:

Ave. It has food trucks,

Sip Shop Hooray. This

vendors, great drinks

fabulous boutique and

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A STRONG DRINK: Southern

and music, and a show

wine bar hosts live music

Night's Tampa. Baby,

Bar@548. If you want

featuring the Come OUT

on select nights. The vibe

Southern has some

some good stories with

Royal Court!

is so chill and relaxed

fabulous drink specials!

Jaeda, let's make a night

2729 Central Ave, St.

there and the “be who you

It's always a fun time

of it at these two spots!

Petersburg, Florida

are” clothing styles they

at Southern and the

Emerald Bar | 550 Central

33713 | 727-258-4850 |

carry are gorgeous!

bartenders definitely

Ave. N. St. Petersburg, Florida

ShorelineDJ.com/GarageBar

2053 Central Ave., St.

know how to take care of

33701 | 727-898-6054 |

Petersburg, Florida

you. Be sure to take care

Emerald-Bar.Edan.io

33713 | 727-310-1541 |

of them in return!

Bar@548 | 548 Central

SipShopHooray.com

1401 E. 7th Ave., Tampa,

Ave., St. Petersburg, Florida

Florida 33605 | 813-559-8625

33701 | 727-914-7424 |

| Facebook.com/

Facebook.com/Bar548DTSP

Pete's Sunday T-Dance

FAVORITE DRAG SHOW: Not to shameless plug, but it has host with entertainer Mya

FAVORITE FANCY COCKTAIL BAR:

Valentine each week at

Alta Mare Fish Bar.

Enigma. It’s an anything

When you say award-

goes talent show – to be

winning mixologist, they

able to witness so much talent and creativity on a weekly basis is truly food

to be the show that I co-

ST. PETE TREAT:

The Social Roost's Soirée, Tito’s, Blackberry Liqueur, fresh lime and mint. PHOTO VIA SOCIAL ROOST'S FACEBOOK

SouthernNightsTampa

say, “Yeah, we have a

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER AND A SHOW:

FAVORITE PLACE TO SIT BACK AND BE ENTERTAINED:

few,” ha. The drinks are

I love Punky's Bar and

Quench Lounge on a

always on point and the

Grill and hostess Georgia

Saturday. I love the

for the soul!

ambiance is beautiful.

Moore's Bingo is always

Saturday shows there! It’s

1110 Central Ave, St.

300 Beach Dr. NE #124,

a fun time! Great food a

the perfect spot to truly

Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

show – what else can you

chill out and enjoy a great

33705 | 727-235-0867 |

33701 | 727-873-3427 |

ask for?

show.

EnigmaStPete.com

AltoMareFishBar.com

3603 Central Ave., St.

13284 66th St. N., Largo,

Petersburg, Florida 33713 |

Florida 33773 | 727-754-5900

727-201-4712 | PunkysBar.com

| QuenchLounge.com

FAVORITE PLACE TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY:

knows me knows my love

Bradley's on 7th. When

for The Bends. The staff

FAVORITE LIVE SHOW VENUE:

it comes to a great night

and patrons are truly

Blur Nightclub in Dunedin

FAVORITE PLACE TO MEET LOCALS:

out, Bradley's is sure to

what makes it what it is.

is so much fun! They have

I love having a glass of

hit every mark.

The word comfortable

live music weekly and a

champagne at Flute and

1510 E. 7th Ave., Tampa,

does not describe how

drag show every weekend!

Dram. What can go wrong

Florida 33605 | 813-241-2723

amazingly welcome they

Their patio a blast with a

with Champagne and

| BradleysOn7th.com

make you feel there.

group of friends.

Caviar?

919 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg,

325 Main St., Dunedin,

234 Beach Dr. NE., St.

FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: Social Roost Kitchen and Bar. I am so

FAVORITE DIVE BAR: Anyone who

Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-350-5657 | Flutendram.com

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Pride in Arts & Entertainment Ask the Locals: Saumitra Chandratreya RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

aumitra Chandratreya has been making a difference through his work since moving to Tampa Bay in 2017 from his native Mumbai,

India. The visual artist and graphic designer says his goal for the area is to “make it as welcoming to everyone under the LGBTQIA+ spectrum as possible.” Chandratreya, who is gay and

He notes that LGBTQ visitors and

nonbinary, has accomplished that in a

residents throughout Tampa Bay “are

number of ways. “I have been blessed

welcomed, cherished and celebrated not

with a talent and I have nurtured it,” he

just by the larger community but by the

explains. “I give back to the community

city and county officials and that makes

through my work. I work pro bono for

it a very welcoming place.” That’s

causes that I believe in that help the

reflected within the immersive and

LGBTQIA+ community in the area.”

growing arts and entertainment scene

The artist serves on the education committee for the Warehouse

of which he’s a part. “I think about how welcomed I

Arts District in St. Petersburg,

felt when I moved here and I want

the nonprofit arts organization

to have that experience for everyone

dedicated to creating a vibrant

who chooses to move to Tampa Bay,”

arts community within and around

Chandratreya says. He shares some of

the area. Its mission is to build and

his favorite ways to experience the area

sustain a vibrant arts community to

for that reason on page 21. Check them

support the success of all artists and

out and be sure to head to our Business

the community at large.

Director on page 30 for even more!

PHOTO BY DYLAN TODD

FAVORITE FANCY NIGHT OUT:

The Florida

Orchestra before or after dinner and drinks. The whole vibe is amazing. One of the places they play is at the Mahaffey Theater and the location makes everything easy.

installation through her movement and that was intense and beautiful. 620 1st Ave S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727895-6620 | TheStudioAt620.org

Florida 33701 | 727-892-5767 | TheMahaffey.com

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER AND A SHOW: The Urban Stillhouse has had

The Florida Orchestra | 244 2nd Ave N Suite 420,

some good music and their food is really

St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-892-3337 |

scrumptious.

Mahaffey Theater | 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg,

FloridaOrchestra.org

FAVORITE COMMUNITY THEATER: Jobsite

2232 5th Ave. S. St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 | 727440-8040 | TheUrbanStillhouse.com

Theater, freeFall Theatre and American

FAVORITE VENUE FOR LIVE DANCE:

Stage Theatre Company. I couldn’t pick one.

Watching Charlotte Johnson and Marquis

They all have done some amazing shows

Floyd performing at the Gallery at Creative

and I am always looking forward to their

Pinellas was a moving experience. They both

programming.

had routines that used the space really well

American Stage Theatre Company | 163 3rd St.

and the intimacy was intense.

N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-823-7529 | AmericanStage.org freeFall Theatre Company | 6099 Central Ave.,

12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo, Florida 33778 | 727582-3600 | CreativePinellas.org

CREATIVE SPACE: The Studio@620. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STUDIO@620'S FACEBOOK PAGE

FAVORITE HANDS-ON ART CLASS: Any of the classes offered at the Morean Arts Center, Morean Center for Clay and Dunedin Fine Art Center are great! The facilitators are

freeFallTheatre.com

FAVORITE VENUE FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC: The Mahaffey Theater with The

Jobsite Theater | 1010 N. Macinnes Pl., Tampa,

Florida Orchestra. I love the space and I

practical know how.

Florida 33602 | 813-476-7378 | JobsiteTheater.org

love its location downtown. My partner is

Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd,

St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 | 727-498-5205 |

musically well versed and so it’s always a joy

FAVORITE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT:

planning a whole evening and experiencing

The Saturday morning market. It’s a great

the orchestra play.

way to run into other locals while checking out the vendors and people watching. 101 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727455-4921 | SaturdayMorningMarket.com

FAVORITE VENUE FOR A MOVIE: For

all practicing artists so you get an in-depth knowledge of the medium and also the

FAVORITE GEEK SPOT: ARTpool Gallery.

can get lost in various racks of clothes that owner Marina has curated for hours. I never walk out of there empty handed and I am

commercial movies, AMC Sundial. You can

FAVORITE VENUE FOR LIVE ART: The

go to a movie there and plan a dinner and/

Factory St. Pete has been doing some great

anything I can think of at there. They’ve

or drinks later to make it a whole evening or

programming for their Second Saturday art

also hosted a lot of curiously themed fashion

day. For indie movies, Green Light Cinema

walks. They have been a great addition in the

shows which are amazing.

has had some amazing shows. For cult

Warehouse Arts District. The Studio@620 does a curated poetry hour every month with

2030 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 |

movies, Second Screen Cult Cinema used to host a monthly gathering of film aficionados

Keep St. Pete Lit that’s really good as well.

com

FAVORITE CRAZY NIGHT OUT:

Second Screen Cult Cinema |

Saturday Art Walk. I love exploring all the

SecondScreenCultCinema.Podbean.com

art spaces that St. Pete has to offer – biking

Second

or using the shared scooters to hop around

FAVORITE VENUE FOR A LIVE, INTIMATE PERFORMANCE: The Studio@620. The space can be a white wall gallery or a small black box theater and I love how versatile it is. I remember experiencing a performance by Helen French there where she activated an

between discussing art with artists and mingling with friends and acquaintances. The Factory St. Pete | 2622 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 | TheFactoryStPete.com

a discerning shopper. I can find literally

727-324-3878 | ARTPoolRules.com

WARM WELCOME:

Manager Jim Nixon greets guests at Metro's LGBTQ Welcome Center during Come OUT St. Pete 2019. PHOTO BY DYLAN TODD

Home Sweet Home LGBTQ Visitors and residents are welcome in Tampa Bay RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

ampa Bay isn’t just an ideal stop for LGBTQ visitors, it’s also the perfect place for them to make a permanent home. It’s one of the many reasons Metro’s LGBTQ Welcome Center opened in 2014 in the heart of St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District, the birthplace of the

largest Pride celebration in Florida, St Pete Pride. The center is operated by Metro Inclusive Health, detailed on page 28, which

In St. Petersburg, those neighborhoods include Central Oak Park, the

has provided health and wellness services to Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community since

aforementioned Grand Central District, Old Southeast, Historic Roser Park and

1992. It’s a safe space for anyone seeking information about Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ-

Historic Round Lake. In Tampa, they include Downtown, Hyde Park, Seminole

inclusive attractions, businesses, culture and more.

Heights and Ybor City.

In a unique partnership, St. Petersburg LGBTQ Liaison Jim Nixon manages

“Almost an island, we are cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter,”

Metro’s LGBTQ Welcome Center. The dual roles have allowed him to proudly assist

Longstreth reflects on his home. “We have an effective transportation grid and

members of the community of which he’s a part for years.

improving transit options. For outdoor lovers, we have waterfront public parks and

“We serve as the front door of Metro Inclusive Health, the City of St Petersburg and the LGBTQ community,” Nixon says. “We are the first stop resource for anyone traveling or relocating.” A mixture of new LGBTQ residents and visitors alike utilize the center’s services. Nixon explains that “travel and relocation information are our two top reasons that people visit the welcome center.” That’s because Tampa Bay has so much to offer them, Your Neighborhood

the St. Pete Pier downtown, with amazing beaches all around. Then there are the nature preserves like Weedon Island, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and Fort Desoto.” With so much to offer, it’s kept Longstreth busy in real estate and Nixon occupied at the welcome center. “I constantly hear from residents that visited the Welcome Center on their first visit and now live in our great city when they return to say ‘thank you, you were so right, we love it here,’” he says. “Also, as a safe space and drop-in for LGBTQ youth,

Realty’s Brian Longstreth says. He’s spent three decades working as a realtor in

I hear from many youth and parents of LGBTQ youth that the welcome they received

the area and also helped found celebrations like the aforementioned St Pete Pride

at the center made a difference in their transition or coming out … they are welcome

and Come OUT St Pete, each detailed on page 25. If that weren’t enough, he owns

and have a place here.”

GayStPete House – an LGBTQ-focused bed and breakfast in St. Petersburg. “Visitors still comment about how friendly and helpful perfect strangers are when exploring,” he says. “It’s much more laid back than on the east coast.” Longstreth has helped a number of LGBTQ residents find their forever homes throughout Tampa Bay, satisfied customers who he says find “progressive politicians and charming distinct neighborhoods, all of which are LGBTQ friendly.”

Interested in visiting or relocating? Learn more about Metro’s LGBTQ Welcome Center at LGBTQWelcomeCenter.org. For more information about Your Neighborhood Realty or GayStPete House, visit SellStPete.com and GayStPeteHouse.com. You can also utilize our Business Directory on page 30 for more information about Tampa Bay’s many inclusive services.

WATERMARK’S CENTRAL FLORIDA LIVING WITH PRIDE GUIDE - 2021

Pride 365

Tampa Bay celebrates LGBTQ Pride year-round RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

here’s no shortage of ways to showcase your Pride in Tampa Bay. It’s been celebrated throughout the area by LGBTQ residents and visitors alike for decades..

While the largest celebrations have traditionally been held in June – chosen to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which birthed the modern LGBTQ civil rights movement – the desire to honor authenticity in Tampa Bay has long outgrown the month. It’s a testament to the impact the LGBTQ community has had on the region.

With so many advocates and allies proudly showing their support, this list is far from complete. Be sure to read Watermark’s Central Florida and Sarasota Living with Pride guides to see how even more of Tampa Bay’s neighbors share their LGBTQ Pride – and watch future issues of Watermark and visit WatermarkOnline.com for the latest details about each outing.

Come OUT St. Pete

for LGBTQ civil rights and

the Gulfport Peace, Love and

organized by SIK Promotions,

St. Petersburg, Florida |

encouraging authenticity. The

Pride Fest, scheduled to return

which manages festivals;

ComeOUTStPete.org

holiday has led COSP to envision

in March 2022 – and as of 2021,

LocalShops1, which supports

Come OUT St. Pete (COSP) has

a world that is unified around a

Gulfport Pride.

local businesses and the city

advocated for the acceptance

culture that values freedom of

The former is presented

itself. Both celebrations are

of every sexual orientation

expression, acceptance, love and

by ProSistersRadio and co-

expected to grow in the coming

and gender identity since

equality for LGBTQ individuals.

sponsored by the City of

years.

2017, encouraging a sense of

COSP’s next outing is scheduled

Gulfport. Organizers explain that

community through a series

for Oct. 16, 2021, with events

the celebration “is about more

Pasco Pride

of events and activities that

once again beginning Oct. 11 for

than LGBTQ Pride. We’re proud

New Port Richey, Florida |

promote equality for all. The

National Coming Out Day.

of our hometown. We’re proud of

PascoPrideFestival.org

our diversity. We’re proud that

The goal of Pasco Pride is to

everyone is welcome here.”

connect, build and strengthen

organization’s main events are traditionally held in St.

Gulfport Pride

Petersburg in October, coinciding

Gulfport, Florida | GulfportPride.com

Similarly, the latter celebrates

the LGBTQ community in

with National Coming Out Day.

Gulfport’s LGBTQ residents

and showcases the area’s

and around Pasco County.

National Coming Out Day has

have led numerous celebrations

growing LGBTQ community

It was founded in 2018 and

been celebrated on Oct. 11 for

over the years, most frequently

and LGBTQ and ally-owned

made history by becoming the

more than 30 years. It seeks

with the LGBTQ Resource

businesses. Held May 29, 2021,

area’s first festival celebrating

to unite the community by

Center at the Gulfport Public

it served as a fundraiser for the

the area’s growing LGBTQ

positively raising awareness

Library. Newer events include

resource center. The event was

population.

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whether the celebration is someone’s first or

Tampa Pride is traditionally held in late March,

efforts are held throughout the year, Pasco

50th Pride.

coinciding with Spring Break as one of the

Pride’s main outing is traditionally held in

earliest Pride celebrations of each calendar

that organizers seek to foster communication,

Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

tolerance, education and mutual support

Tampa, Florida | TIGLFF.org

and national talent.

among the LGBTQ community and its allies,

The Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian

In addition to its entertainment, Tampa

providing positive role models through mutual

Film Festival (TIGLFF) has been held for more

Pride is well known for its diversity parade

support and respect.

than 30 years. It has entertained, empowered

through Ybor City and growing street festival.

In 2021, the nonprofit resumed one of its

and enlightened Tampa Bay audiences across

It also holds an arts and crafts festival and a

signature events for all ages, Drag Queen

three decades with compelling films by, for

community health fair, working closely with its

Story Hour. They also funded their community

and/or about the LGBTQ community.

partners to bill itself as the fun-focused Pride

leadership scholarship program, each of which

TIGLFF is credited for helping to usher in a

for all.

are designed to unite the people of Pasco

renaissance for Tampa’s downtown, notably

County to promote the history, diversity and

for its partnership with the historic Tampa

St Pete Pride

future prosperity of the LGBTQ residents.

Theatre. In 2020, organizers expanded

St. Petersburg, Florida | StPetePride.org

its access to hold its first virtual festival,

Last but certainly not least is the largest

streaming films to audiences state and

LGBTQ Pride celebration in Florida. St Pete

Lakeland, Florida | PolkPrideFL.com

nationwide. They also held the first Tampa Bay

Pride was founded in 2003 in St. Petersburg’s

Polk Pride was formed in 2015 to showcase

Transgender Film Festival with St Pete Pride.

Grand Central District and in recent years has

the thriving LGBTQ community living in and

Another new addition, Queer in Color: A BIPOC

expanded to welcome hundreds of thousands

around Polk County. The growing event aspires

Film Festival, is scheduled for June 18-20, 2021

for events each year throughout the entire city.

to be the premiere platform for education

in celebration of Juneteenth. The 32nd annual

St Pete Pride was created to ensure a safe space

and entertainment for the area’s LGBTQ

TIGLFF is expected to follow Oct. 1-17, 2021 to

for all of Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community,

community.

further its mission of showcasing the LGBTQ

celebrating unity and that which make us

The celebration is a joint venture of the

community on the silver screen.

similar. Organizers add that they not only

early October. It’s through their activities

Polk Pride

Lakeland Youth Alliance (LYA) and PFLAG of

year. It returned in 2021 on May 22, adding its inaugural Pride at Night concert featuring local

embrace those similarities but welcome and

Polk County. LYA is a nonprofit which provides

Tampa Pride

a safe space for LGBTQ youth to gather, talk

Tampa, Florida | TampaPride.org

The gathering will return to St Petersburg for

about issues and concerns and meet other

Following an eight-year ban on celebrating

its 19th season in June 2021, orchestrating its

LGBTQ youth. It serves ages 13-24.

Pride in Hillsborough County, Tampa Pride

first month-long celebration. St Pete PrideFest

Similarly, PFLAG of Polk County is a chapter

returned stronger than ever in 2015 and hasn’t

will feature four themed weeks with signature

of the nation’s largest support group for

looked back. The thriving celebration now

events, beginning with Outdoor Adventure

members of the LGBTQ community and their

enjoys the full support of the city and county

Week June 5. Family Week begins June 12,

allies. Polk Pride is expected to return June

in which it resides as the perfect example that

Arts & Music Week follows June 19 and Taste

12-19, 2021 and hopes to reach every member

elections have consequences for the LGBTQ

of PrideFest Week will close out the month on

of the community, inclusive of all backgrounds

community.

June 26.

promote humanity's many intersections.

ST. PETE PROUD:

Supporters take in the sights during St Pete Pride's parade in Downtown St. Petersburg in 2019. PHOTO VIA CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG

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Community Care Tampa Bay organizations

offer their ongoing support

AIDS Healthcare Foundation 3404 26th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 | 727318-6880 | HIVCare.org

The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Centers provides advanced medical care designed specifically for its more than 1 million HIV-positive clients across the globe. Its St. Petersburg healthcare center does so regardless of the ability to pay and is located in the organization’s Tampa Bay flagship facility in the Skyway Marina District, first opened in May 2017. It houses AHF’s pharmacy and their fundraising thrift store Out of the Closet, which utilizes 96 cents of every dollar collected to fund programming and services benefiting those living with HIV, AIDS and/or homelessness. The model has existed and flourished for more than

EPIC SUPPORT:

30 years.

PHOTO BY DYLAN TODD

Balance Tampa Bay

Empath Partners in Care in St. Petersburg.

1802 N. Howard Ave. #4529, Tampa, Florida 33677 | BalanceTampaBay.org Balance Tampa Bay (BTB) was founded to promote fellowship, fun and philanthropy for the LGBTQ community and Tampa Bay at large in 2011. To further its mission, volunteers have held public service activities and large-scale events ever since, including three signature gatherings: Kickball For Kids, Masquerade! and Party 4 Presents. Kickball for Kids is described

RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

ctivist Barbara Gittings has been called the mother of the LGBTQ civil rights movement, celebrated for both her

visibility in its infancy and for her lifelong fight

as a “fun in the sun fundraiser” which supports a different children’s charity each year. BTB partners with another nonprofit – traditionally Empath Partners in Care, detailed below – for masquerade, described as “a fabulous night of music, dance, fun and fundraising,” and Party 4 Presents is a holiday gift drive benefiting Tampa Bay charities.

to secure the community’s future. Her work

Empath Partners in Care

began in 1958 when she founded the first East

3050 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 | 727-328-

Coast chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, the

Empath Partners in Care (EPIC) is a member

nation’s first lesbian civil rights organization, and continued for decades in a number of other ways. That’s because “equality means more than passing laws,” she famously shared. “The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” LGBTQ advocates and allies throughout Tampa Bay have long understood that, forming organizations dedicated to changing hearts and minds alike. Learn more about some of that important work here.

3260 | MyEPIC.org of Empath Health’s network of health care providers, which has supported patients challenged by chronic and advanced illnesses in Tampa Bay since 1977. It formed after the 2016 merger of the AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) and the Tampa-based Francis House and currently offers a wide variety of services via its Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. The organization has benefited from Dining Out for Life Tampa Bay for 16 years and holds a number of other fundraisers to raise awareness for its mission, which helped

LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library

PFLAG

The Plus Project+

Sexual Health Center in South St.

Multiple Tampa Bay

4300 W. Cypress St., Ste. 700, Tampa,

Petersburg in 2021.

5501 28th Ave. SW., Gulfport, Florida

Chapters | PFLAG.org

Florida 33607 | 813-282-1975 |

33707 | 727-893-1074 | MyGulfport.us/

PFLAG is the nation’s largest

ThePlusProject.org

LGBTQ-Resources

organization dedicated to uniting

The Plus Project operates in

The LGBTQ Resource Center is

LGBTQ people and their allies,

partnership with the Community

housed in the Gulfport Public

with chapters throughout Tampa

Foundation of Tampa Bay,

Equality Florida is the largest civil

Library, which has received the

Bay. Leaders hold support

which has worked to build a

rights organization dedicated to

National Medal for Museum

groups and events to let LGBTQ

better community through

securing full equality for LGBTQ

and Library Service, the

individuals and their loved

creative philanthropy in

Floridians. They have worked to

nation’s highest honor given

ones celebrate diversity and

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco,

change the political landscape

to libraries and museums. It

envision a society that embraces

Hernando and Citrus counties

in Florida since 1997, doing so

was awarded the honor in part

everyone. They believe that

since 1990. The donor-advised

through education, grassroots

for its inclusive service, which

only with respect, dignity and

fund formed in 2019 to become an

organizing, coalition building

cultivated the resource center

equality for all will we reach our

innovative and inclusive funding

and political lobbying. They also

which now operates as an

full potential as human beings,

resource for organizations serving

hold a number of annual events,

independent nonprofit featuring

individually and collectively

Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community,

including the Tampa and St.

thousands of LGBTQ-themed

and organizers welcome the

increasing awareness and

Pete galas, to raise awareness

print and digital resources. The

participation and support of all

enhancing the effectiveness

for their fight to ensure no

organization is a year-round

who hope to realize this vision.

for those organizations.

one is discriminated against

provider of programming for the

Contact Dunedin’s chapter at

Contributions to The Plus Project

on the basis of their sexual

LGBTQ community and its allies,

727-279-0449, PFLAGDunedin.

help to meet the immediate needs

orientation or gender identity.

highlighting exhibits, films,

org; Lakeland/Polk County’s

of Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ residents

That work specifically extends

guest speakers and performances.

at PFLAGOfPolkCounty.org;

while supporting an endowment

to adoption, discrimination,

They also host annual events

Riverview’s at 813-833-7972,

to ensure a permanent, reliable

family recognition, gun violence

like ReadOut and ArtOut, which

PFLAG.org/Chapter/PFLAG-

revenue stream to address

prevention, hate crimes, HIV

respectively highlight lesbian

Riverview; St. Petersburg’s at

emerging needs in the area.

advocacy, marriage equality, safe

literature and LGBTQ artists.

727-490-9044, PFLAGStPete.

lead to the opening of its first

Equality Florida P.O. Box 13184, St. Petersburg, Florida 33733 | 813-870-3735 | EQFL.org

org; Tampa’s at 813-535-5239,

Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber

PFLAGTampa.org and Wesley

107 N. 11th St., Unit 512, Tampa,

3251 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg,

Chapel/Pasco’s at 443-606-0993,

Florida 33602 | 727-755-8390 |

Florida 33713 | 727-321-3854 |

PFLAGWCPasco.org

TampaBayLGBTChamber.org

and healthy schools, transgender inclusion and voter mobilization.

Lakeland Youth Alliance P.O. Box 8978, Lakeland, Florida 33806

Metro Inclusive Health

MetroTampaBay.org

For more than 35 years, the

Metro Inclusive Health has

Project No Labels

The Lakeland Youth Alliance

worked to meet the health and

813-438-3537 | ProjectNoLabels.org

sought to advance the common

(LYA) is a nonprofit which

wellness needs of Tampa Bay

Project No Labels seeks to

business interests, economic

provides a safe space for LGBTQ

since 1992, working closely with

empower and strengthen Tampa

growth and equality in the

youth to gather to discuss issues

partners throughout the area

Bay’s LGBTQ community to

workplace for LGBT and allied

and concerns that are important

to do so. They share LGBTQ and

create a safe atmosphere for

businesses, corporations and

in their lives. It also allows them

ally-focused health centers

everyone, regardless of sexual

professional members. It does

to meet other LGBTQ youth in its

throughout the area with CAN

orientation, gender identity,

so by providing educational and

peer-based groups with members

Community Health, including

religious affiliation and more.

networking opportunities to

ranging from the ages of 13 to

a 47,000-square-foot space

The organization does so through

engage with the community,

24. It began as a chapter of the

in St. Petersburg, a renovated

their volunteer work, social

representing hundreds of

Orlando Youth Alliance in 2008

facility in Tampa and offices in

gatherings and various events,

businesses, community groups

and seeks to empower LGBTQ

Clearwater and New Port Richey.

believing that “the things that

and individuals in Hillsborough,

youth to become advocates and

Through their medical and social

separate us can also be what

Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee,

leaders in the community while

services, they strive to ensure

unites us.” Through its latest

Sarasota, Polk and Hernando

helping them navigate their lives.

that all are welcome, which

initiative and mental health

counties. As an affiliate of the

While it features adult leadership,

they also accomplish at Metro’s

program “Dear Self, You Are

National LGBT Chamber of

the organization stresses that

LGBTQ Welcome Center. Only

Worth It,” Project No Labels

Commerce, it also provides LGBT

its groups revolve around

the third in the nation, it serves

partners with licensed mental

Business Enterprise certification

its members.

as an LGBTQ visitors’ resource,

health counselors and therapists

to businesses which are majority

coffee house and safe space while

in Tampa Bay to make mental

owned, managed, operated and

hosting business resources and

wellness attainable for all.

controlled by LGBT individuals.

| LakelandYouthAlliance.org

educational events.

Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber has

Business Directory ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Noble Crust – Tampa

town

813-463-0193

727-892-9900

Noble-Crust.com

StPetersburgDowntown.HamptonInn.

RETAIL

AsoloRep.org

Noble Crust – Wesley Chapel

com

Gold and Diamond Source

EDUCATION/COLLEGE

Noble-Crust.com

Asolo Repertory Theatre 941-351-8000

St Petersburg College 727-341-4772 SPCollege.edu

FOOD AND DRINK Big Storm Brewing Co. – Clearwater

813-703-2602

727-573-9351

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

GoldAndDiamond.com

St. Petersburg Museum of History Noble Crust – St Pete

727-894-1052

THERAPY AND COUNSELING

727-329-6041

SPMOH.com

Gulf Coast Psychotherapy

Noble-Crust.com

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Shaded Keg Pub

Dylan Todd Photography

941-219-3111 GulfCoastPsych.com

727-289-9902

727-310-1212

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

BigStormBewery.com

ShadedKegPub.com

DylanToddPhotography.com

City of St Petersburg

Big Storm Brewing Co. – Pasco

The Studio Public House

Rachel Joan Photography

727-873-6992

813-421-1204

BigStormBewery.com

TheStudioPublicHouse.com

RachelJoanPhotography.com

Cocktail St Pete

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

REAL ESTATE

Midway Specialty Care Center

Caitlin Jones Real Estate

813-902-8600

813-530-5687

Rainbow Getaways, LLC

MidwayCare.org

TheJonesHomeTeam.com

321-344-9001

Ted Ciske Realtor

RainbowGetaways.net

727-376-2890

727-592-1914 CocktailStPete.com Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro 727-894-4429 FrescosWaterfront.com

727-893-7111

HOTEL AND LODGING Hampton Inn St Petersburg / Down-

StPete.org Orlando International Airport/MCO 407-825-2001 OrlandoAirports.net

727-385-9192 TedCiske.com

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