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Orlando Tops List of Pro-Equality Cities in Florida

Submitted by Brittany on November 28, 2012 - 12:51pm

Orlando Tops List of Pro-Equality Cities in Florida.
New National Report Ranks LGBT Legal Protections.

WASHINGTON-- Orlando, Miami and Tampa are ranked as the top three cities for protecting the rights of gay and transgender Floridians while Jacksonville comes in a distant last, according to a new national report card issued this week. 

VICTORY: Gulfport Becomes 1st Pinellas City to pass Domestic Partnership Registry

Submitted by nadine on May 15, 2012 - 9:40pm

 

By a 5-0 vote, the Gulfport City Council became the first city in Pinellas County to adopt a Domestic Partnership Registry.

A capcity crowd overflowed into the lobby to watch the proceedings on televison. Speaker after speaker called on Gulfport to continue its tradition of supporting equality for LGBT residents. 

The mayor agreed to hold a public signing tomorrow Wednesday May 16th at 9AM at city council chambers.