Florida's Gulf Coast is brimming with possibilities for LGBTQ travelers looking for sunshine, serious eats, and a packed event calendar for every interest.

Even with the deflating of DOMA and Proposition 8, marriage equality in Florida still has some significant obstacles to overcome.

While on Orange County School voted to include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policy, the Lake County School Board faces criticism for preventing students from starting a GSA.

Established as a luxury vacation destination in southern Florida for the rich and famous in the early 1900s, Palm Beach is synonymous with old-world glamour and new-world sophistication.

Known as one of the country’s foremost LGBT capitals, Fort Lauderdale definitely offers visitors a plethora of dining, entertainment and cultural options, not to mention miles of pristine beaches perfect for those looking to catch some rays.

The low-down on The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida, as it’s grown from a beachy, Rat Pack hideaway to the perfect backdrop for your Bladerunner-themed Facebook pics. There’s a motorcycle riding pastry chef and glass-bottomed pool too.

Now in its 5th year, the Key West Pride Film Festival at Tropic Cinema has been sponsored and programmed by the Education department at AIDS Help since its inception, with the goal to provide free public access to cinematic works, some little-seen.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way, Orlando Black Pride will take place May 29 through June 3 at the Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel and other venues throughout Orlando.

A gay man in Naples, Fla., was denied a new driver’s license with his husband’s last name because a Florida DMV could not accept his marriage certificate, which was issued in Massachusetts.

BeachBear Weekend will hit the sands of Fort Lauderdale, May 10-14 2012, bringing hot men from around the world to experience all the top gay men’s destination has to offer.