Watermark Out News

06/11/2026

Watermark Out News is at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church for Pulse 10: Baquine for the Angels.

06/11/2026

Watermark Out News is at Coastal Creative for St Pete Pride's Stonewall Reception!

Read more in the official guide: https://tinyurl.com/3hu3tt6r

06/11/2026

For nearly 40 years, Ed Lally has been showing up for people who need someone in their corner. Read the latest edition of The Good Page to learn how this Tampa Bay organizer is working to empower residents and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Good Page features positive LGBTQ+ news in Central Florida and Tampa Bay. Here, we check in with longtime advocate Ed Lally.

06/11/2026

In his latest Positive Living column, writer Greg Stemm shares why Pride is no longer just for big cities or limited to the June heat. He explores how smaller, local communities are launching successful celebrations throughout the year.

Now Pride has essentially come to Mayberry. It proves to me, and others, that being “here and queer” is not just a matter of size!

06/11/2026

Jean Gabriel Borja Gil de la Madr, 37, will not face a murder charge in connection with a deadly shooting outside SAVOY Orlando earlier this year. A June 9 court filing noted the state cannot prove the use of force was not justified.

A murder charge has been dropped against the man accused in a deadly shooting outside the popular LGBTQ+ nightclub SAVOY Orlando.

06/11/2026

In her latest column, Divas in Dialogue founder Mulan Rouge Montrese Williams shares why showing up to vote and speaking out against injustice is vital for the community.

Mulan Montrese Williams is the founder of Divas in Dialogue, a groundbreaking organization supporting the TLGB+ community but always putting the T first.

06/11/2026

The official St Pete Pride Guide is here, detailing Florida's largest Pride celebration! Learn all about this month's festivities, meet the 2026 Royal Court and much more.

Find a print copy at https://shorturl.at/C4EuS and read it online at https://shorturl.at/1gxVg.

06/11/2026

Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate for the upcoming election. Speaking at the state Capitol, Jolly emphasized Graham’s leadership and readiness to serve the state.

David Jolly, the Democratic frontrunner in the Florida gubernatorial race, named former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate.

06/11/2026

With its 2026 theme “Go Beyond Theatre,” The Tampa Fringe Festival leans fully into that identity for its 10th celebration. The festival returns to Ybor June 10-21 with over 30 shows at the Kress Contemporary and The Commodore.

Tampa Fringe will celebrate 10 years June 10-21 in Ybor. For a full schedule and more information, visit TampaFringe.org.

06/11/2026

Following the 10th anniversary of the Pulse tragedy, a one-night benefit performance of “The World May Be Flat” will raise awareness about the long-term mental health needs of survivors.

Following the 10th anniversary of the Pulse tragedy, a one-night benefit performance on June 14 of "The World May Be Flat" will raise awareness.