Watermark

Watermark is a versatile media organization dedicated to promoting and supporting LGBT issues. We focus on using new opportunities and innovative approaches while maintaining a professional image and fostering meaningful connections with our audience, clients, and the community. Founded by Tom Dyer in Orlando in 1994, Watermark expanded to Tampa Bay in 1995. Dyer, who is an attorney, has a rich history of involvement in the community as a former board member of the Metropolitan Business Association and the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. He also serves on the advisory board of the Harvey Milk Foundation.

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Equality Florida celebrates defeat of state's anti-LGBTQ+ bills

6 days ago | watermarkonline.com | Ryan Williams-Jent

Equality Florida celebrates defeat of state’s anti-LGBTQ+ bills Pride at the Capitol 2025. (Photo by Luis Salazar)The state’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization worked throughout what it calls the “60 most dangerous days in Florida” to do so. Their advocacy included Pride at the Capitol 2025 in March and more. “This win didn’t happen overnight.
Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws

6 days ago | watermarkonline.com | Ryan Williams-Jent

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. (Photo via Mendenhall’s Facebook)SALT LAKE CITY (AP) | The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states’ Republican-controlled Legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings.
Euphoria Coffee: Queer, Caffeinated, Connected

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Jeremy Williams

Euphoria Coffee: Queer, Caffeinated, Connected (Photo courtesy Julien Salerno)The Good Page features positive LGBTQ+ news in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, uplifting and inspiring stories highlighting locals in our community. In this issue, we learn about Euphoria Coffee. When the world paused in 2020, Julien Salerno found clarity in the quiet.
Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Jeremy Williams

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15, 2025. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)More than 20 members of Congress have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to publicly condemn a Hungarian law that bans Pride events. California Congressman Mark Takano, a Democrat who co-chairs the Congressional Equality Caucus, and U.S. Rep.
Kennedy Center slated for huge funding increase while local arts slashed under Trump plans

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Jeremy Williams

Kennedy Center slated for huge funding increase while local arts slashed under Trump plans The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The center hosts more than 2,000 performances a year, including theater, contemporary dance, ballet, vocal music, chamber music, hip hop, comedy, international arts and jazz.
Editor's Desk: Reflecting on my time with you, the readers

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Jeremy Williams

Editor’s Desk: Reflecting on my time with you, the readers When I first walked into the offices of Watermark Out News, I had no idea how profoundly this place would shape me: professionally, personally and emotionally. Now, as I prepare to leave my role as Editor-in-Chief and embark on a new chapter in New York City, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude, nostalgia and a deep sense of bittersweet pride.
Editor's Desk: The most magical trips on Earth

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Ryan Williams-Jent

Editor’s Desk: The most magical trips on Earth My family didn’t have much money while I was growing up, but my parents made sure I had everything I needed. They also did their best to get me whatever I wanted. Usually those wants came at the expense of their own. It’s something I was aware of at the time, at least as much as a spoiled kid could be, but that I’ve certainly come to appreciate more as an adult.
Tampa Bay's 'The Big Gay Radio Show' moving to daytime on WMNF

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Ryan Williams-Jent

Tampa Bay’s ‘The Big Gay Radio Show’ moving to daytime on WMNF TAMPA BAY | “The Big Gay Radio Show,” which currently broadcasts Thursdays from midnight-3 a.m. on WMNF 88.5, has announced it will move to Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-noon beginning June 17. The only LGBTQ+-focused radio show in the region, “The Big Gay Radio Show” launched in 2021 to provide three hours of talk, music and more.
WorldPride permits for National Mall have yet to be approved

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Ryan Williams-Jent

WorldPride permits for National Mall have yet to be approved The Equality March for Unity & Pride in 2009.
HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ+ community in Trump budget

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Ryan Williams-Jent

HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ+ community in Trump budget Human Rights Campaign headquarters (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)A memo issued May 5 by the Human Rights Campaign details threats to LGBTQ+ people from the “skinny” budget proposal issued by President Donald Trump on May 2. HRC estimates the total cost of “funding cuts, program eliminations, and policy changes” impacting the community will exceed approximately $2.6 billion.