The Sapphic Sun
Summary: The Sapphic Sun: A collaborative project that amplifies queer voices through the sapphic lens. Our focus is on establishing a tangible archive of queer history in Florida and the South, both past and present.The Sapphic Sun’s first issue came out and was delivered on October 1, 2024, right between hurricanes Helene and Milton. Since then, The Sapphic Sun has grown its readership through a print-only monthly subscription and brings local news, entertainment features, advice, horoscopes and more to dykes across the region.
Additional Information: We are 100% volunteer-based, and strive to make our paper as accessible as possible. Your donation helps us continue our work! Link: https://www.sapphicsunfl.com/aboutus
Categories: Queer-Owned Local Businesses, Arts and Entertainment
Sapphic St Pete
Summary: More than a celebration, Sapphic St Pete is a movement to unite our community, showcase the heart of St. Petersburg, and support local queer female-owned businesses and sapphic-led nonprofits. We aim to bring together the local sapphic community while welcoming visitors to experience all our region has to offer.
Additional Information: Once a year. https://sapphicstpete.com/
Categories: Nightlife, Arts and Entertainment
Fab Arts Foundation
Summary: Celebrating 15 years of creativity, community, and pride.
At FabAF, we use the power of the arts to uplift and empower the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, and connection. From festivals to exhibitions, performances to healing programs, our mission is to create spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Located in Sarasota’s Limelight District, our center is a vibrant hub for art, wellness, and community gatherings. Here you’ll find:
At FabAF, we use the power of the arts to uplift and empower the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, and connection. From festivals to exhibitions, performances to healing programs, our mission is to create spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Located in Sarasota’s Limelight District, our center is a vibrant hub for art, wellness, and community gatherings. Here you’ll find:
Art exhibitions & performances
Support groups & mental health services
Workshops, classes, and community events
A safe, affirming space to connect and belong
Additional Information: https://fabaf.org/
Categories: Arts and Entertainment
Tombolo Books
Summary: We are a locally owned, independent bookstore in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District. Our store features a curated selection of the best new fiction and nonfiction titles from around the world.
Additional Information: https://www.tombolobooks.com/
Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Queer-Owned Local Businesses
Tampa Bay Gay
Summary: For over 24 years, Tampa Bay Gay has been Tampa Bay's leading LGBTQ+ entertainment and resource platform, connecting the community through news, events, nightlife, and culture. With over 45,000 monthly visitors and a large Social Media presence, we provide a trusted space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies can stay informed, celebrate, and find meaningful connections.
Founded by Dave Borman, Tampa Bay Gay was built on the mission to inform, connect, and celebrate. What began as a local directory has grown into a recognized digital hub, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, supporting small businesses, and highlighting nonprofit initiatives. Today, we're expanding into multimedia storytelling-bringing video, podcasts, and digital features to reach a global audience.
At its heart, Tampa Bay Gay is more than a website - it's a community mission fueled by Dave's lifelong dedication to making sure the LGBTQ+ community is always visible, supported, and celebrated.
Additional Information: http://www.tampabaygay.com/
Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Nightlife
Project No Labels
Summary: In 2015, Project No Labels set forth on a mission to empower and strengthen our Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ community. We want the world to see our community for all its glory, vibrance, liveliness, and dedication to living our true selves.
Our community is a beautiful one and, here at Project No Labels, we like to share this beauty with Tampa Bay and the world. And we do so through countless mediums: our amazing volunteerism, activism and voice, creative social gatherings, and by creating a safe atmosphere for everyone regardless of orientation, gender, religion, color, beliefs.
We believe that the things that separate us can also be what unites us, and our mission is to unite.
As we work tirelessly to leave a positive, uplifting influence on the Tampa Bay area, we also work hard to combat the darker side that plagues our LGBTQ+ community…. because as we all know, a beautiful rainbow only comes after it endures much rain.
To have a strong presence in community, business, networking, we must also promote strength from within.
Additional Information: https://www.projectnolabels.org/
Categories: Arts and Entertainment