Remembering Ryan Skipper: Five years after his murder, his family, Florida, and the country continue to heal through progress, Meeting tackles transphobia in St. Petersburg, LGBT candidates stack Orlando’s April 3 election, and much more!
Watermark Issue 19.07//March 29-April 11, 2012
On the Cover: In 2007, Ryan Keith Skipper was murdered on a rural road in Polk County by Joseph Bearden and William Brown Jr., just because he was gay. Five years after his death his family talks about keeping his story alive and embracing their accidental role as activists. (Page 23). Illustration by Jake Stevens
Page 13 | Orlando News
For the first time in Orlando history, two openly gay candidates are campaigning for the same seat, and Randy Ross and Chase Smith both think they’re the right man for the job; Michael Cantone wants to be Orlando’s next mayor and is critical of Buddy Dyer’s tenure; more.
Page 17 | Tampa Bay News
Nearly 80 people participated in a town hall discussion in St. Petersburg inspired by a transphobic incident at a nearby tavern; St. Petersburg city councilman Steve Kornell says his city could be next in line to start a domestic partnership registry; more.
Page 23 | State News
Every March, the family of Ryan Keith Skipper has to live through the ordeal of his 2007 murder. After five years, it’s not any easier, but they remain committed to sharing his story. Sawmill Campground celebrates its first year as the nation’s first gay-owned co-op; more.
Page 62 | Gallery W
St. Patrick’s Day is the one day when everyone is Irishâ┚¬â€Âand this year was no exception in Ybor City. People from around Tampa Bay participated in the Rough Riders’ annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and before consuming green beer at bars along 7th Avenue.
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