12.18.14 Editor’s Desk
It’s not easy being gay. It sounds trite, but it’s true. And I’m assuming it’s just as difficult being lesbian, bisexual or transgender. As we look back on 2014, we have a lot to celebrate. Marriage...
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Lawsuits challenge marriage ban Five lawsuits were filed in 2014 against the state, arguing against the constitutional amendment banning the recognition of same-sex marriages. In each case, judges have...
View ArticleTop 5 Tampa Bay and Sarasota Stories of 2014
LGBT Welcome Center opens its doors It has taken a full year, but Metro Wellness and Community Center opened its St. Petersburg LGBT Welcome Center at 2227 Central Ave. in 2014. With the official...
View ArticleTop 5 Orlando Stories in 2014
Changes at The Center What didn’t change at The GLBT Center of Central Florida in 2014? In January, it shed the property next door that housed a Chinese restaurant and used the money to help pay debts....
View ArticleTop 5 Nation & World Stories of 2014
Marriage equality swells to 35 states 2014 was a banner year for marriage equality. At this writing, 35 states have full marriage rights for same-sex couples. In an additional 10 states, judges have...
View Article2014 Roundup of Top 5 Stories from Watermark
What a year! With marriage equality sweeping across the nation in various states, Watermark was hard at work keeping you up to date with the latest national, state and local LGBT news. Here is a...
View ArticleTell Watermark readers about your New Year’s Eve events!
Is your organization or business doing something special for New Year’s Eve? Well, we want to know about it! Watermark will be publishing a roundup of New Year’s Eve events happening in Central Florida...
View ArticleWatermark’s New Year’s Eve 2014 events roundup!
What are you doing to ring in 2015? Watermark has you covered with a round-up of LGBT and LGBT-friendly options in both the Central Florida and Tampa Bay areas. Feel free to leave a comment if you know...
View ArticleImage of gay couple in Russia wins World Press Photo
AMSTERDAM (AP) – An atmospheric image of a gay couple in Russia by Danish photographer Mads Nissen was crowned the World Press Photo of the Year 2014 on Feb. 12. The intimate image of Jon and Alex is...
View ArticleGay lead singer of Neon Trees denounces Mormon Church
Salt Lake City (AP) – Two years after coming out as gay and praising the Mormon church for offering support, the lead singer of a popular rock band is denouncing his faith in his latest music video....
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