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Dining With Pride Ask the locals: Clifford Hobbs

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hether it’s as a hospitality professional or as a board member of organizations like the Euclid St. Paul Neighborhood

Association and St Pete Pride, Clifford Hobbs works to create welcoming spaces for all.

“As a gay, Black man, there aren’t many spaces where I feel I fully belong," he explains. "Being a part of Tampa Bay’s LGBTQIA+ community, however, I’ve been able to become the Cliff of my dreams. This community is a space where dreams meet life.”

As someone who’s worked in the region’s dining scene, he’s had the opportunity to help make others' dreams come true. He’s also seen how the industry's grown. “That growth was led by our resilient local hospitality professionals,” Hobbs says. “We’ve been on the front lines of service, even through a global pandemic, providing our visitors and locals with that fun in the sun hospitality that has folks flocking to Florida. We have some amazing culinary visionaries that have helped to put Tampa Bay on the map as a true foodie city.”

Watermark spoke with Hobbs about a few of his favorite places to experience all Tampa Bay’s dining scene has to offer. He details them below.

FAVORITE LGBTQ-OWNED RESTAURANTS: St. Pete has a vast community of LGBTQIA+ owned, managed and chef-led restaurants that are really killing the culinary game. A few that I strongly encourage you to check out are Uptown Eats, Roam Restaurant & Bar, Lingr Restaurant, Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill, 22 South Food Hall, Punky's Bar and Grill, Daddies Donuts and Delites, LALA St. Pete and more.

Uptown Eats | 689-D Dr., MLK. Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-810-3287 | UptownEatsStPete. com Roam Restaurant & Bar | 3405 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-346-5242 | Facebook.com/ RoamSteakhouse Lingr Restaurant | 400 6th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-471-6120 | LingrRestaurant.com Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill |

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2451 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-623-0969 | Facebook. com/MixersAtOKW 22 South Food Hall | 642 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-5921267 | Facebook. com/22SouthFoodHall Punky's Bar and Grill | 3063 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-201-4712 | PunkysBar.com Daddies Donuts and Delites | 449 Central Ave., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-498-8436 | DaddiesDonuts.com LALA St. Pete | 2324 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-329-9455 | LALAStPete.com

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER & DRINKS: For a great

space makes you feel like royalty, coupled with a delicious, globally inspired menu and lavish cocktail.

150 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-202-6113 | EatSocialRoost.com

SWEET TOOTH SPOT: Uptown Snoballs and Ice Cream. From

their delicious flavors, garnishes and sauces to the snowballs that you can make 21+ if you so desire and are of age, they will more than satisfy you.

1003 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | UptownSno.com

200 Central Ave., Ste. 165, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-954-3863 | TavernaCostale.com

FAVORITE UNIQUE FLORIDA MENU: Wild Child, which lives up to its name. From the grouper with a smoked pork dashi and ramp pistu, to the mushroom and kale paella and tuna tostadas, it offers the most unique and delicious Florida menu.

2710 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-954-7425 | WildChildStPete.com

FAVORITE VENUE FOR FANCY DINING: Lingr Restaurant. Their

cocktails, my fiancé and I visit Social

FAVORITE DINING DATE NIGHT: Taverna Costale. The

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owners have put into their beautiful

Costale for me feels like home.

dinner coupled with some delicious

are fancier than Iggy Azalea. The

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FAVORITE LOCAL JOINT: Trip’s Diner. It’s a St. Pete staple.

2339 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33704 | 727-498-8980 | TripsDiner.com

FAVORITE BRUNCH: The Left Bank Bistro. I judge my brunch

spaces on how well the eggs are cooked on not just my plate, but every plate at the table. I’ve never seen eggs cooked more perfectly than I have while dining here. This little piece of heaven brings you the experience of Paris circa 1920 in the heart of St. Petersburg and has one of the best brunches in Tampa Bay. 1225 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-256-1691 | TheLeftBankBistro.com

FAVORITE DINNER WITH A VIEW: Paul's Landing at the Vinoy, which is where my fiancé and

I had our very first date. Not only is it where I fell in love with him, he had me at hello, it's also where I fell in love with St. Pete. The view highlights the downtown center and our beautiful waterfront as the

you didn’t hear that from me.

Paul’s Landing | 501 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-8248007 | PaulsLandingStPete.com

FAVORITE BEACH PICNIC LUNCH: Publix! Every Tampa Bay local knows to hit up that good ol’ Publix deli on your way to the beach.

Anything else would be uncivilized.

Throughout Tampa Bay | Publix.com

FAVORITE SMALL PLATES: COPA. It offers a unique look into

the cocktail lounge experience with authentic flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean combined with a tapas style Mediterranean twist.

FAVORITE VEGETARIAN DISH/RESTAURANT: Freya's Diner. I am so proud of the vegan

comfort food the chef is serving there. It has a Vegan spin on Southern classics that provide for the perfect transition to a healthy, plant-based lifestyle. I believe the more access we can get to delicious plant-based meals the better for all of us, and Valhalla makes for a seamless, healthy transition.

2462 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-954-4792 | Facebook. com/FreyasDinerSTP

COPA serves as a middle ground for

FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK:

enthusiasts of craft cocktails, tapas

Three Generations Food Truck.

plates and upbeat Afro Latin sounds.

Be on the lookout for the chef's

1047 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 | 727-623-9199 | COPADTSP. com

FAVORITE RESTAURANT:

culinary masterpieces.

2810 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-254-8104 | ChefMellys. com

Taverna Costale hands down! I

FAVORITE COFFEE HOUSE:

still have dreams about the meal we

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails

had there months ago.

has craft coffee and cocktails along

200 Central Ave., Ste. 165, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-954-3863 | TavernaCostale.com

FAVORITE SEAFOOD DISH/ RESTAURANT: Spanish Octopus

smoked wings and avocado shrimp

at Sea Salt. Chorizo hash, frisee,

toast highlight their unique Florida

vernaccia-caper sauce. #Heaven.

menu. Also, it is the BEST spot to

183 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-873-7964 | SeaSaltStPete.com

with a vibe. Sign me up! You can take meetings in the mornings and have a cute Happy Hour with the crew afterwards. Intermezzo is a one-stop coffee shop!

1111 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 | 727-873-6664 | Intermezzo.co

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ARMATURE WORKS

1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 | 813-250-3725 | ArmatureWorks.com

BODGEGA

1180 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 | 727-623-0942 | EatBodega. com

HAMBURGER MARY’S CLEARWATER

28910 US-19, Clearwater, FL 33761 | 727-400-6996 | Facebook.com/ HamburgerMarysClearwater

NEW YORK NEW YORK PIZZA

1512 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | 813-248-1845 | NYNYPizzeria.com

NOBLE CRUST

8300 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 | 727-329-6041 | NobleCrust.com

RED MESA RESTAURANT

4912 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 | 727-527-8728 | RedMesaRestaurant.com

RED MESA CANTINA

128 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-896-8226 | RedMesaCantina. com

RED MESA MERCADO

1100 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 | 727-954-7430 | RedMesaMercado.com

SALTY NUN

2501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-329-9994 | Facebook. com/SaltyNun

THE STUDIO PUBLIC HOUSE

2950 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-873-6992 | TheStudioPublicHouse.com

THE TAP ROOM

421 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-873-7900 | HollanderHotel.com

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Nightlife of Pride Ask the locals: Juno Vibranz

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uno Vibranz, also known as Kenneth Lawson, lights up any room she’s in. The entertainer has dazzled audiences with her

drag in and out of the pageant scene for years.

“The stage is my life, my liberty, my whole world,” she explains. Vibranz

holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, something she’s used to build a captivating brand that she uses to help others.

“Any way that I can help someone going through a rough patch I will gladly step in to help,” she says. “Drag has been a wonderful way to have a hand in all that. I have always had a strong belief that you put in what you get back.

Karma is a tricky lady and can be a good sidekick if you do good for others.”

Her favorite aspect of belonging to Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community is its comradery. “The nightlife scene in Tampa Bay is thriving and fun," Vibranz says. "There are tons of entertaining things to experience from food, libations, entertainment (music/drag/dancing), even enjoying a night out walking the beaches and feeling the sand between your toes while you watch the sunset.” She details some of her favorites here.

FAVORITE PLACE TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY: That has to

FAVORITE LGBTQ OR LGBTQ-FRIENDLY BAR: I have

be Enigma. It is so much fun and

many, but my favorite of all would

the DJ and bartenders keep the

have to be Blur Nightclub. It’s for

place bumping and the drinks

everyone and like nothing I’ve ever

flowing all night.

been a part of. The music is lively and popping, the food truck (Tios Pios) is delicious, especially after having several Peanut butter and Jelly shots. (Laughs.) All the owners and bartenders are like family. It's

1110 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 |727-235-0867 | EnigmaStPete.com

FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: Hawkers Asian Street Food. The

just a home away from home.

food is always hot and delicious and

FAVORITE DRAG SHOW: Here

hold a great conversation.

comes the shameless plug. It's my very own, hosted at Blur. I host first Fridays and they’re so full of energy.

Not to forget our Fabulous Brunch Show every first Sunday with myself and the lovely Autumn Vee. Never a dull moment with me behind the wheel – this Vibrant Beauty always keeps the party going!!!

325 Main St., Dunedin, Florida 34698 | 727-736-2587 | BlurDunedin.com

they have a nice covered patio to

1235 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 | 727-521-7253 | EatHawkers. com

FAVORITE FANCY COCKTAIL BAR: That would be Cocktail, there are so many wonderful choices with silly names and gay lingo. It is so fun.

2355 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-592-1914 | CocktailStPete.com

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FAVORITE DIVE BAR: Bar@548 is a little bar with a big personality.

You will meet so many interesting people there. It is always an

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enjoyable evening and it is usually

CITY SIDE LOUNGE

3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609 | 813-350-0600 | CitySideLounge.com

EMERALD BAR

550 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-898-6054 | Emerald-Bar.Edan.io

LUCKY STAR LOUNGE

2760 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 | 2760 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | Facebook.com/ LuckyStarFL

MAD HATTER’S ETHNOBOTANICAL TEA BAR

4685 28th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714 | 727-800-5030 | MadHattersTeaBar.com

PUNKY'S BAR AND GRILL

3603 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-201-4712 | PunkysBar. com

SHOWBAR YBOR

1613 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | 813-443-8581 | ShowbarYbor.com

THE DOG BAR

2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-317-4968 | DogBarStPete.com

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER AND SHOW: My other home away from home, Hamburger

all your stress and just get crazy and really quench your thirst is Quench.

the past few years we have lost

Always a blast and I can definitely

Tampa, Brandon and St. Pete

tell you some stories of drunken

locations, Clearwater has been

nights and silly drag shows.

thriving and giving people a place to

Especially since I am one of the four

enjoy great drag, good food and

Divas for our Saturday night shows!

pretty packed at night.

548 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-914-7424 | Bar548.com

show experience that will have you

drinker, but if I do decide to enjoy a cold draft or cider I usually go with Bayboro Brewing Co. They always

have some great choices and the workers are always extremely knowledgeable about what they make and sell.

2390 5th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-767-9666 | BayboroBrewing.com

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A STRONG DRINK: Definitely Bradley's on 7th. The memories

you will make there are like any other, and the drinks will leave you wanting more. Always a fun time at and they never fail when it comes to strong and stiff drinks.

1510 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | 813-241-2723 | BradleysOn7th.com

horrible day, the best place to let out

Mary's Clearwater. Even though

delicious drinks for years.

FAVORITE PLACE TO GRAB A BEER: I’m not the biggest beer

in a bad mood or just having a

It will give you the best dinner and saying... "Let's Eat, Drink, and Be Mary!!!"

28910 US-19, Clearwater, FL 33761 | 727-400-6996 | Facebook.com/ HamburgerMarysClearwater

FAVORITE LIVE SHOW VENUE: The Ritz Ybor. The shows and bands they host are always so thrilling and they definitely give you the LIVE show experience from beginning to end.

1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, Florida 33605 | 813-248-4050 | TheRitzYbor.com

FAVORITE BAR WITH A VIEW: Birchwood Canopy is such a

beautiful view of the St. Petersburg Pier and surrounding area.

340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-896-1080 | TheBirchwood.com

FAVORITE CRAZY NIGHT OUT: Quench Lounge. If I am ever

13284 66th St. N., Largo, FL 33773 | 727-754-5900 | QuenchLounge.com

FAVORITE PLACE TO SIT BACK AND BE ENTERTAINED: The one and only Southern Nights Tampa. The shows are always so

electric and enjoyable. Not much sitting going on, but you will definitely be entertained!

1401 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | 813-559-8625 | Facebook.com/ SouthernNightsTampa

FAVORITE PLACE TO MEET LOCALS: I would have to say where I serve, which would be The Tap Room at Hollander Hotel.

Looking to get a good draft or delicious food and meet some awesome people from the area, The Tap Room is a great place to go.

You’re bound to meet some amazing people and maybe even make some new friends along the way.

421 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-873-7900 | HollanderHotel.com

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2729 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 | 727-258-4850 | Facebook.com/OFCLGaragePage

THE SAINT

49 24th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-258-7626 | TheSaintSpeakeasy.com

Southern Nights Tampa. Photo via Facebook.

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uthor, business coach and consultant Camille Barbone has more than three decades of experience in media and entertainment. The New York native – who now calls St. Petersburg home – has worked in the mainstream music industry as a manager, producer and publisher.

Today she coaches and consults on the matter, in addition to serving as a voting member of the Recording Industry Association of America. The organization

is responsible for the Grammy Awards nomination and voting process as well as certifying albums as gold and platinum.

Her favorite thing about Tampa Bay’s arts and entertainment scene is that “it is always on fire.” She’s proud to enjoy it with her wife, a fellow business professional.

“This area can compete with large cities like New York, LA and Chicago when it comes to the level of talent, the venues and the non-stop activities,” Barbone explains. “There is something for everyone. The events are well organized, and the great Tampa Bay weather completes the picture … I am happy to be a part of the arts community of Tampa Bay.” That’s why Watermark asked Barbone to share a few of her favorite arts and entertainment hotspots, which she does below.

FAVORITE FANCY NIGHT OUT: My go-to place for a fancy

FAVORITE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT: St. Pete

night out is Teak at the St. Pete

ArtWalk does it for me. It’s a great

Pier. The view at sunset sets the

place to discover the next big thing

mood for a romantic and elegant

in the St. Pete arts scene.

outing. Afterwards we like to stroll along the Pier and people watch.

800 2nd Ave. NE, 4th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-513-8325 | TeakStPete.com

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A LAUGH: The Coconuts Comedy

Throughout St. Petersburg | 727-754-6404 | StPeteArtsAlliance. org

FAVORITE VENUE FOR A MOVIE: CMX Cinemas for the blockbusters and for indie and foreign films, Green Light Cinema.

Club brings talented comics to our

The roster of films is competitive

area and has helped to launch a few

with film houses in big cities.

big careers. Open Mic night is a hoot, the prices are fair and the food and drinks are good.

CMX Cinemas | 2998 Tyrone Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710 | 727-2091950 | CMXCinemas.com

5501 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 | 727-360-5653 | CoconutsComedyClubs.com

Green Light Cinema | 221 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 508-8168968 | GreenLightStPete.com

FAVORITE COMMUNITY THEATER: Catherine A.

FAVORITE VENUE FOR A LIVE INTIMATE PERFORMANCE: : I

Hickman Theater in my hometown

of Gulfport. The environment is warm, cozy and well kept. The lineup

have gone to burlesque shows and a few other events at Bar@548. The performances are great and are

of shows is great and every seat in

literally in your face.

the place has great sight lines.

548 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-914-7424 | Bar548.com

5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL 33707 | 727-893-1070 | MyGulfport.US

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AMERICAN STAGE THEATRE COMPANY

163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-823-7529 | AmericanStage.org

DR. CARTER G. WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

2240 9th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-323-1104 | WoodsonMuseum.org

FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY

6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33710 | 727-498-5205 | freeFallTheatre.com

MIZE GALLERY

689 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., Unit C, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-251-8529 | ChadMize.com

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, ST. PETE

255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-896-2667 | MFAStPete. org

RUTH ECKERD HALL

1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759 | 727-791-7400 | RuthEckerdHall.com

STRAZ CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

1010 N. Macinnes Pl., Tampa, FL 33602 | 813-229-7827 | StrazCenter. org

the Mahaffey Theater, which has

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FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER AND A SHOW: The

the best acoustics, tech and staging.

Everything is great. I enjoy the

Petersburg is a hive of creative

Florida Orchestra dates and the

activity. There are courses to suit all

various classical pieces that are

levels of experience.

Zubrick Magic Theatre is a great

presented there.

place to take visitors when they

Mahaffey | 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-8925767 | TheMahaffey.com

come to town, and it gives me an excuse to tag along. I love magic so I complete the evening with food at Parkshore Grill before the show.

Zubrick Magic Theatre | 1211 1st Ave. N., Ste. 101, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 | 866-982-7425 | ZubrickMagic.com Parkshore Grill | 300 Beach Dr. NE, #104, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-896-9463 | ParkshoreGrill.com

FAVORITE VENUE FOR LIVE DANCE: All the major venues in Tampa Bay contribute to the different types of dance that comes into the area. The Mahaffey and Palladium Theater are live dance

work horses that easily adapt into a venue suitable for dance recitals.

Mahaffey Theater | 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-8925767 | TheMahaffey.com Palladium Theater | 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-8223590 | MyPalladium.org

FAVORITE VENUE FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC: It’s got to be

FAVORITE HANDS-ON ART CLASS: The Clay Center of St.

The Florida Orchestra | 244 2nd Ave N Suite 420, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-892-3337 | FloridaOrchestra.org

FAVORITE VENUE FOR LIVE ART: The Duncan McClellan Gallery offers an elegant but

relaxed environment. I love strolling through the garden and being

2010 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-439-8522 | ClayCenterofStPetersburg.com

FAVORITE GEEK SPOT: It’s The Dali Museum for me. It’s high art at

its best and one of the venues in St. Pete that truly feels international.

1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-823-3767 | TheDali.org

FAVORITE HIDDEN A&E GEM: Morean Arts Center. The classes

and exhibits are great and their

surprised by strategically placed

lineup of events is impressive.

pieces of art.

2342 Emerson Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 855-436-4527 | DMGlass. com

FAVORITE CRAZY NIGHT OUT: The Gecko Ball in Gulfport.

The event is always themed and you can expect most of the town to come out in outrageous costumes and masks. It is held at the old Gulfport Casino, a cool, art deco venue.

3101 Beach Blvd S #1, Gulfport, FL 33707 | 727-344-3711 | GeckoFest. com

719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-822-7872 | MoreanArtsCenter.org

FAVORITE ANNUAL EVENT:

It

has been and will remain the St Pete Pride Parade for as long as I

live in St. Pete. The freedom, acceptance and love make me emotional. There are no strangers at St Pete Pride, only friends.

Events Throughout St. Petersburg | 727-342-0084 | StPetePride.org

STUDIOS AT 5663

5663 Park Blvd N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781 | 727-549-6587 | PinellasPark.com

STUDIO@620

620 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-895-6620 | TheStudioat620.org

THE JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN & WILDLIFE ART

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727-892-4200 | TheJamesMuseum.org

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Pride 365 Tampa Bay celebrates LGBTQ Pride year-round RYAN WILLIAMS-JENT

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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, with more celebrations popping up each year.

While the largest celebrations have traditionally been held in June – chosen to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots – 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 read future issues of Watermark and visit WatermarkOnline.com for the latest details about each.

Come Out St. Pete

COSP to envision a world that is unified around a

Chamber of Commerce and City of Dunedin to

ST. PETERSBURG, FL | COMEOUTSTPETE.ORG

culture that values freedom of expression,

showcase the area as “a diverse place to live,

acceptance, love and equality for LGBTQ

work, play and retire.”

Come OUT St. Pete has advocated for the acceptance of every sexual orientation and gender identity since 2017, encouraging a sense of community through events that promote equality

individuals.

COSP’s next events are scheduled for October 2022, once again surrounding National Coming

history and raising awareness of issues affecting

Out Day.

the LGBTQ+ community,” officials explained. It’s first year proved that the celebration can only

for all. The organization’s main events are traditionally held in October, coinciding with National Coming Out Day. The holiday has been celebrated on Oct. 11 for more than 30 years.

It seeks to unite the community by positively raising awareness for LGBTQ civil rights and encouraging authenticity. The holiday has led

“Pride is about acceptance, equality, celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ people, education in LGBTQ+

Dunedin Pride DUNEDIN, FL | DUNEDINPRIDE.COM Dunedin Pride was launched June 11-18, 2022 to

continue to grow.

Gulfport Pride

honor the city’s growing LGBTQ community. The

GULFPORT, FL | GULFPORTPRIDE.COM

week of events were presented by the Dunedin

Gulfport’s LGBTQ residents have led numerous

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celebrations over the years, most frequently with

Youth Alliance. LYA is a nonprofit which provides a

the LGBTQ Resource Center at the Gulfport Public

safe space for LGBTQ youth to gather, talk about

Library.

issues and concerns and meet other LGBTQ youth.

Newer events include the Gulfport Peace, Love and Pride Fest, which was held in March 2022

It serves ages 13-24. The gathering returned June 18, 2022 to reach every member of the community.

– and the second annual Gulfport Pride in early June. The former is presented by ProSistersRadio.

Organizers explain that the celebration “is about more than LGBTQ Pride. We’re proud of our hometown. We’re proud of our diversity. We’re proud that everyone is welcome here.” The latter celebrates and showcases the area’s growing LGBTQ community and LGBTQ and ally-owned businesses. Held June 4, 2022, it served as a fundraiser for the LGBTQ Resource Center.

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Pasco County. It was founded in 2018 and made history by becoming the area’s first festival

the full support of the city and county in which it resides as the perfect example that elections have

Pride @ The Village made history in 2021 by organizing the first-ever Pride celebration in the

While various events are held throughout the year, Pasco Pride’s main outing was traditionally held in October. It’s through their activities that organizers seek to foster communication, tolerance, education and mutual support among the LGBTQ community and its allies. In 2022, the nonprofit returned for an event in February.

Polk Pride LAKELAND, FL | POLKPRIDEFL.COM Polk Pride was formed in 2015 to showcase the thriving LGBTQ community living in and around

consequences for the LGBTQ community.

Tampa Pride is traditionally held in late March,

city of Pinellas Park. More than 100 vendors and

coinciding with Spring Break as one of the earliest

community organizations came together in

Pride celebrations of each calendar year. Before

celebration of diversity and inclusion.

returning in 2023, Tampa Pride will also host the second annual Pride on the River. On Sept. 24, the

headliners from "RuPaul's Drag Race" and more.

riverside festival will return with a boat parade

It's a celebration that will only continue to grow,

and more. Tampa Pride says it’s proud to “bring

bolstered by the booming arts mecca in the heart

the area together both on land and on the sea …

of Pinellas County it calls home.

taking advantage of what we have right here in our beautiful home.”

TIGLFF

St Pete Pride

TAMPA, FL | TIGLFF.ORG The Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film

celebrating the area’s LGBTQ population.

Following an eight-year ban on celebrating Pride in Hillsborough County, Tampa Pride looked back. The thriving celebration now enjoys

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The goal of Pasco Pride is to connect, build and strengthen the LGBTQ community in and around

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returned stronger than ever in 2015 and hasn’t

pride @ the village

The gathering returned in 2022 featuring event

Pasco Pride

Tampa Pride

Festival has been held for more than 30 years. It has entertained, empowered and enlightened

ST. PETERSBURG, FL | STPETEPRIDE.ORG Last but certainly not least is the largest LGBTQ

Tampa Bay audiences across three decades with

Pride celebration in Florida. St Pete Pride was

compelling films by, for and/or about the LGBTQ

founded in 2003 in St. Petersburg’s “gayborhood,”

community.

and in recent years has expanded to welcome

TIGLFF is credited for helping to usher in a renaissance for Tampa’s downtown. In 2020,

hundreds of thousands for events each year.

St Pete Pride was created to ensure a safe space

organizers expanded its access to hold its first

for all of Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community,

virtual festival, streaming films to audiences state

celebrating unity and that which make us similar.

and nationwide. They also held the first Tampa

Organizers add that they not only embrace those

Bay Transgender Film Festival with St Pete Pride,

similarities but welcome and promote respect for

an event scheduled to return in 2023.

the many intersections of the human experience.

Another

new addition, Queer in Color: A BIPOC Film

The gathering returns to St Petersburg for its

Polk County. The growing event aspires to be the

Festival, returned in 2022. The 33rd annual TIGLFF

20th season in June 2022, a celebration that

premiere platform for education and

is expected to follow Oct. 7-16, 2022.

promises to be its biggest yet. It began with a

entertainment for the area’s LGBTQ community.

beachside kickoff, pictured above.

The celebration is a venture of the Lakeland

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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 to secure the community’s future. Her work began in 1958 when she founded the first East Coast chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, the 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.

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

3404 26th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711 | 727-318-6880 | 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 30 years.

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gatherings: Kickball For Kids,

research. The organization also

have worked to change the political

Masquerade! and Party 4 Presents.

seeks to enhance public awareness

landscape in Florida since 1997,

Kickball for Kids is described as a

through education and prevention

doing so through education,

“fun in the sun fundraiser” which

initiatives while hosting annual

grassroots organizing, coalition

supports a different children’s

events and more.

building and political lobbying. They

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.

CAN COMMUNITY HEALTH

3251 3rd Ave. N. #125, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-498-4969 | CANCommunityHealth.org

CAN Community Health has served the needs of the HIV community in Florida and beyond since 1991. The private, not-for-profit organization owns and operates 34 medical clinics and currently shares LGBTQ and ally-focused health centers with Metro Inclusive Health, including a

1802 N. Howard Ave. #4529, Tampa, FL 33677 | BalanceTampaBay.org

47,000-square-foot space in St.

Balance Tampa Bay was founded to

facility in Tampa.

promote fellowship, fun and

CAN’s mission is to inspire and

philanthropy for the LGBTQ

contribute to the health and

community and Tampa Bay at large

well-being of those affected by HIV,

in 2011. To further its mission,

Hepatitis C and other sexually

volunteers have held public service

transmitte diseases. They do this

activities and large-scale events

through outreach, integrated clinical

ever since, including three signature

practice, advocacy, education and

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EMPATH PARTNERS IN CARE

3050 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | 727-328-3260 | MyEPIC.org

Empath Partners in Care is a member 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 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 17

also hold a number of annual events, including the Tampa and St. Pete galas, to raise awareness for their fight to ensure no one is discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. That work specifically extends to adoption, discrimination, family recognition, gun violence prevention, hate crimes, HIV advocacy, marriage equality, safe and healthy schools, transgender inclusion and voter mobilization.

LAKELAND YOUTH ALLIANCE

P.O. Box 8978, Lakeland, FL 33806 | LakelandYouthAlliance.org

The Lakeland Youth Alliance is a

years and holds a number of other

nonprofit which provides a safe

fundraisers to raise awareness for its

space for LGBTQ youth to gather to

mission, which helped lead to the

discuss issues and concerns that are

opening of its first Sexual Health

important in their lives. It also

Center in South St. Petersburg in

allows them to meet other LGBTQ

2021.

youth in its peer-based groups with

EQUALITY FLORIDA

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

Equality Florida celebrated 25 years as the state’s largest LGBTQ-focused civil rights organization in 2022. They

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members ranging from the ages of 13 to 24. It began as a chapter of the Orlando Youth Alliance in 2008 and seeks to empower LGBTQ youth to become advocates and leaders in the community while helping them navigate their lives. While it features

adult leadership, the organization

needs of Tampa Bay since 1992,

that only with respect, dignity and

the effectiveness for those

stresses that its groups revolve

working closely with partners

equality for all will we reach our full

organizations. Contributions to The

around its members.

throughout the area to do so. Today

potential as human beings,

Plus Project help to meet the

they are the second largest

individually and collectively and

immediate needs of Tampa Bay’s

LGBTQ-focused health and

organizers welcome the

LGBTQ residents while supporting an

5501 28th Ave. SW., Gulfport, FL 33707 | 727-893-1074 | Facebook. com/LGBTQResourceCenter.Gulfport

community center in North America.

participation and support of all who

endowment to ensure a permanent,

Currently, the nonprofit shares

hope to realize this vision. Contact

reliable revenue stream to address

The LGBTQ Resource Center is

LGBTQ and ally-focused health

Dunedin’s chapter at 727-279-0449,

emerging needs in the area.

housed in the Gulfport Public

centers with CAN Community Health,

PFLAGDunedin.org; Lakeland/Polk

Library, which has received the

including a 47,000-square-foot

County’s at PFLAGOfPolkCounty.org;

National Medal for Museum and

space in St. Petersburg and

Riverview’s at 813-833-7972, PFLAG.

Library Service, the nation’s highest

30,000-square-foot facility in Tampa.

org/Chapter/PFLAG-Riverview; St.

107 N. 11th St., Unit 512, Tampa, FL 33602 | 727-755-8390 | TampaBayLGBTChamber.org

honor given to libraries and

They also have offices in Clearwater

Petersburg’s at 727-490-9044,

For more than 35 years, the Tampa

museums. It was awarded the honor

and New Port Richey. Through their

PFLAGStPete.org; Tampa’s at

Bay LGBT Chamber has sought to

in part for its inclusive service, which

more than 100 medical and social

813-535-5239, PFLAGTampa.org and

advance the common business

cultivated the resource center which

services, including recently

Wesley Chapel/Pasco’s at 443-606-

interests, economic growth and

now operates as an independent

launched pediatric care, they strive

0993, PFLAGWCPasco.org

equality in the workplace for LGBT

nonprofit featuring thousands of

to ensure that all are welcome, also

LGBTQ-themed print and digital

accomplishing this through St.

resources. The organization is a

Petersburg’s Metro’s LGBTQ Welcome

year-round provider of programming

Center and retail experience

4300 W. Cypress St., Ste. 700, Tampa, FL 33607 | 813-282-1975 | ThePlusProject.org

for the LGBTQ community and its

Inclusivitea.

The Plus Project operates in

with the community, representing

partnership with the Community

hundreds of businesses, community

Foundation of Tampa Bay, which has

groups and individuals in

worked to build a better community

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco,

through creative philanthropy in

Manatee, Sarasota, Polk and

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco,

Hernando counties. As an affiliate of

Hernando and Citrus counties since

the National LGBT Chamber of

1990. The donor-advised fund

Commerce, it also provides LGBT

formed in 2019 to become an

Business Enterprise certification to

innovative and inclusive funding

businesses which are majority

resource for organizations serving

owned, managed, operated and

Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ community,

controlled by LGBT individuals.

LGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER

allies, highlighting exhibits, films, guest speakers and performances.

They also host annual events like ReadOut and ArtOut, which respectively highlight lesbian literature and LGBTQ artists.

METRO INCLUSIVE HEALTH

3251 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | 727-321-3854 | MetroTampaBay.org

Metro Inclusive Health has worked to meet the health and wellness

PFLAG

Multiple Tampa Bay Chapters | PFLAG.org

PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to uniting LGBTQ people and their allies, with chapters throughout Tampa Bay. Leaders hold support groups and events to let LGBTQ individuals and their loved ones celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone. They believe

THE PLUS PROJEC+

TAMPA BAY LGBT CHAMBER

and allied businesses, corporations and professional members. It does so by providing educational and networking opportunities to engage

increasing awareness and enhancing

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Business Directory ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD AND DRINK

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Opera Orlando 407-512-1900 OperaOrlando.org

Bastet Brewing 813-242-0064 BastetBrewing.com

Avita AvitaPharmacy.com

Dylan Todd Photography 727-310-1212 DylanToddPhotography.com

Straz Center for the Performing Arts 813-229-7827 StrazCenter.org

Big Storm Brewing Co. BigStormBewery.com

CAN Community Health 844-922-2777 CANCommunityHealth.org

Cocktail St Pete 727-592-1914 CocktailStPete.com

Empath Partners in Care MyEpic.org

Tampa Fringe TampaFringe.org Zubrick Magic Theatre 866-982-7425 ZubrickMagic.com

BANKING SERVICES Climate First Bank 727-335-0500 ClimateFirstBank.com

DERMATOLOGY Divine Dermatology 727-528-0321 DivineDermatology.com

EDUCATION/COLLEGE St Petersburg College 727-341-4772 SPCollege.edu

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RumFish Grill 727-329-1428 RumFishGrill.com

HAIR AND BEAUTY Sergeant Mikes Getup 727-739-5340 SergeantMikesGetup.MySalonOnline. com

Metro Inclusive Health 727-321-3854 MetroTampaBay.org

JEWELRY Gold and Diamond Source 727-573-9351 GoldAndDiamond.com

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 727-892-4200 TheJamesMuseum.org

PET SERVICES Pet Food Warehouse – St Pete 727-521-6191 PetFoodStPete.com

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REAL ESTATE Caitlin Jones Real Estate 813-530-5687 TheJonesHomeTeam.com

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