We look at St. Petersburg’s (partisan) non-partisan primary mayoral race between Baker and Kriseman, Come Out With Pride in Orlando announces the 2017 theme, local news, celebrity interviews, photos, events and much, much more!
Watermark Issue 24.17 // Aug. 24 – Sept. 6, 2017
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On the Cover | Page 31
A tale of two Ricks: With the St. Petersburg mayoral office up for grabs, we look at current mayor Rick Kriseman and former mayor Rick Baker to see who is best for the ‘Burg’s LGBTQ community.
Building Futures | Page 8
The Orlando Youth Alliance awards $14,000 in scholarships to local LGBTQ youth.
Bon Voyage | Page 13
St. Pete Pride’s Executive Director Eric Skains announces he is resigning and moving to Texas.
Domestic Disturbance | Page 19
A Florida stripper is arrested in Key West after confessing to murdering boyfriend suspected of being a cannibal.
Positive Living | Page 25
“Rick Baker doesn’t like us. He thinks homosexuality is a choice and a sin. He also resents the way St. Petersburg has become such a glowing blue beacon in purple Florida.”— Watermark columnist Greg Stemm on the possibility of Rick Baker once again becoming the mayor of St. Petersburg.
A Witch Hunt | Page 37
The Lavender Scare, a new film that looks at Sen. Joe McCarthy’s hunt for “the homosexual,” comes to TIGLFF.
Queen’s Calling | Page 41
Local drag performer Trinity Taylor talks about being a part of RuPaul’s Drag Race and leading a team of queens to the Sunshine State.
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