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We've put together our detailed travel reference to Sarasota featuring the best queer bars, events, things to do, lgbtq+ friendly hotels to stay, and more.
To know Sarasota is to love Sarasota!
This is the abode of Siesta Key Rum, the Siesta Key beach, the massive Ringling Circus Museum, and so much more! Sarasota is a destination that most lgbtq+ travelers to Florida are likely to overlook.
We'll be very honest, before coming to Sarasota we knew very tiny about it. However, it turned out to be the hidden gem of our trip, a place we would love to refund to. As adv as being a cultural hotspot of Florida with so many things to do, Sarasota also has a petty fun gay scene worth checking out, with annual events like the “Harvey Milk Festival” and “Sarasota Pride”.
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The Sarasota gay scene is very petite with only a handful of male lover
Bradenton LGBTQ City Guide
Bradenton is a beautiful Florida city that is situated on the Manatee River, south of Tampa, and nearby Sarasota. It is a town with a vibrant arts scene, an abundance of natural coastal beauty, and plenty of one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. It also has a smaller but thriving LGBTQ collective that is friendly and welcoming to all. If you’re thinking of finding your next dwelling in Bradenton, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love.
A Look at Bradenton's History
Like much of Florida, Bradenton was first long-inhabited by Native American tribes before its eventual discovery by Hernando de Soto in the 1500s. It maintained a Spanish influence for some time until the area eventually became part of the Combined States. Bradenton was named after Dr. Joseph Braden, whose place had been a refuge for many in the area, and it was officially incorporated in 1903. The city quickly became a popular place to dwell, not only for its spontaneous beauty but also for its ideal location. Today, Bradenton is a diverse and thriving capital with plenty of opportunities and much to see and execute for all who call it home.
A Few Fun Facts About Bradenton
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Gay Florida Road Trip Mentor to Downtown Bradenton
Downtown Bradenton is a short trip south of St Petersburg, Florida, over the picturesque Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Prior to my Big Same-sex attracted Florida Road Trip, I had spent several afternoons on Bradenton Beach. In fact, my wife proposed to me on the neighboring Ana Marie Island. However, I hadn’t previously explored Downtown Bradenton. In fact, most people guide right through Downtown Bradenton on their way to the beaches. So, I thought I’d do us all a favor and explore the downtown area to report back.
Here’s what I found: If you’re looking for a one or two-night staycation, Downtown Bradenton is the ideal spot to explore and relax. It’s also an ideal stopover destination on the way to or from Venice, Sanibel, or Naples.
History of Downtown Bradenton
Many parts of Florida own rich and interesting histories. The City of Bradenton is no exception. While the town was formally established in the in advance 1900s, its miles of fresh and salt waterfront property have been attracting people for centuries. Native Americans, Spanish explorers, settlers, and tourists have all played a part in the formation of t
Project Sarasota: LGBTQ History
Democrats become the first major political party to endorse a homosexual rights platform
Florida Amendment 2 passes which defines marriage as "a union only between one man and one woman".
The Venice Municipality Council unanimously passes nondiscrimination protections, including protections for LGBT individuals.
Then Governor Farris Bryant selected Sarasota to host an eight-county education forum on "homosexual criminals".
In One, Inc. v. Olesen, the U S Supreme Court rules in favor of the First Amendment rights of the lesbian, male lover, bisexual and trans person (LGBT) magazine.
“The Purple Pamphlet” was published by the FL Investigative Committee with intent to persuade the state legislature to adopt anti-homosexual laws.
Local package alcohol store, "Dixie Lee's", includes anti-gay sentiments in advertisements in the Sarasota News.
Charlie's Newsstand in Sarasota was fined $200 for "selling and possessing obscene literature" which contained themes of "homosexuality".
Bob Damron publishes his first book of same-sex attracted bars from his travels throughout the United States. The "Bob Damron Addre