We're All Americans I can appreciate David Fernandez' heartfelt letter concerning his perceived plight, yet perception is the key here. ...more

December 1, 2008

Chicago, Philadelphia. Tampa? Carrie West, who helped start the GaYbor District in Ybor City, wants to turn his community into one of the nation's top gay and lesbian destinations. ...more

November 30, 2008

Gay men and lesbians have had their share of setbacks in the Bay area. But amid all the high-profile heartbreak, there are signs large and small that the Tampa Bay area is growing more supportive of gay men, lesbians and their families. ...more

November 28, 2008

Kevin Beckner, a 37-year-old political newcomer who campaigned for controlled growth and against divisive politics, seemed headed for an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair. ...more

November 5, 2008

TAMPA - Kevin Beckner, a 37-year-old political newcomer who campaigned for controlled growth and against divisive politics, seemed headed for an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair. ...more

November 5, 2008

Make no mistake about it; same-sex marriage has nothing to do with equal rights. ...more

October 17, 2008

When a high school senior told her principal that students were taunting her for being a lesbian, he told her homosexuality is wrong, outed her to her parents and ordered her to stay away from children. ...more

August 24, 2008

Two Hillsborough County commissioners say they want to talk with the city about merging the two parks and recreation departments to save money and soften the effects of coming property tax cuts. ...more

February 3, 2008

The two brides from Massachusetts got dolled up in white and made their way down the staircase at the Highlands Inn, a guesthouse for women tucked away in the New Hampshire woods. ...more

October 28, 2007