The latest issue of Watermark Out News is out now! We spotlight Florida’s anti-trans ID policies, checking in with local advocates and organizations like Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. about how to make a difference. Plus, we preview the 34th Florida Film Festival and get groovy American Stage’s "Hair." Find a print version near you at: https://bit.ly/3pxInxr and read the digital edition at the link and to support independent journalism and those who support you, be sure to visit our advertisers by clicking their ads. https://lnkd.in/eTUcCAnh
Watermark Out News
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About us
Watermark is a multi-faceted media company using opportunities and innovations to communicate and advance LGBTQ+ interests, with a corporate emphasis on professionalism while building strong relationships with our readers, customers and community. Watermark Media was founded by Tom Dyer in Orlando in 1994, and expanded to Tampa Bay in 1995. Dyer is an attorney, former board member of the Metropolitan Business Association and Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and current advisory board member of the Harvey Milk Foundation. In 1997 Watermark produced Beach Ball at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, the first large-scale nighttime party associated with Gay Days Weekend. Watermark publishes a glossy guide to that weekend's events, as well as a Wedding Guide, Arts Guides and Pride Guides. Watermark was a newsmaker in 1998 when it sought to hang rainbow flags throughout downtown Orlando during Gay Pride Month. The city reluctantly acquiesced, but the controversy made national news when televangelist Pat Robertson predicted Orlando would be beset by hurricanes as punishment. Watermark prints up to 18,000 copies every other Thursday, and distributes them in more than 700 locations throughout Orlando, Tampa Bay, Sarasota and throughout the state. The newspaper donates more than $300,000 annually in free and sponsor advertising to worthy local and national LGBT non-profits. Watermarkonline.com was launched in 1999. The award-winning newspaper currently maintains offices in Tampa Bay and Orlando and employs a full-time staff of 12, along with several part-time and freelance contributors. Watermark Publishing Group, founded by publisher Rick Claggett, purchased Watermark in January of 2016. Rick Claggett is a long-time employee of Watermark Media and former board member of both the Metropolitan Business Association, Come Out With Pride and One Orlando Alliance.
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- Industry
- Newspaper Publishing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Media, LGBTQNEWS, Marketing, Advertising, LGBT, News, Entertainment, Journalism, Networking, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, Daytona, Space Coast, and Florida
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1300 N Semoran Blvd
Suite 250
Orlando, Florida 32807, US
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401 33rd Street N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713, US
Employees at Watermark Out News
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Rick Todd (Claggett)
Owner/Publisher at Watermark Publishing Group
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Deb Kelley - The WriteOne Creative Services
PR Copywriter, Graphic and Web Designer since 2005
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Brianna Rockmore
Board Member at Metropolitan Business Association of Orlando
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Karron "Sam" Callahan
Senior Account Manager at Watermark, Inc.
Updates
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The UKSupremeCourt ruled April 16 that the definition of a woman is someone who is born biologically female, explicitly excluding transgender people from the legal definition. -- #transawareness #unitedkingdom https://lnkd.in/esud3pG6
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After more than 10 years, Watermark Out News Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Williams will be stepping away from the team to pursue new opportunities. Jeremy has been an essential part of our team personally and professionally and will be greatly missed. We thank him for his dedication to his craft, to the community we serve and wish him the best in his next steps. With change comes opportunity. Watermark Out News is now hiring a Central Florida Bureau Chief, a qualified journalist who will work with our editorial team to develop news stories, features and additional content from Orlando. Read about how to apply here. -- #hiring https://lnkd.in/e6aehYfU
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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 the social group known as The BLOC (Black Lesbians Of Orlando and Central Florida). -- #lesbianpride #LGTBQ #LesbianNetworking https://lnkd.in/er-x77sw
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Grindr for Equality, Grindr’s #socialimpact initiative, launched new characterizing condom and DoxyPEP tags within the app March 11 as well as a series of videos that promote safer #sex practices, empowering users to make informed decisions about their #sexualhealth. https://lnkd.in/egzPTg8W
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Pride In Real Estate St. Pete, a new networking and support group for #LGBTQ+ #realestate professionals and their allies, has formed to help members connect, grow and thrive. -- #Stpete #TampaBay https://lnkd.in/egCgnE_n
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Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda and Marta Vieira da Silva, known mononymously as Marta, were awarded the 2024 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 trophy April 14. The award recognizes the best #soccer players around the world. https://lnkd.in/eyuhdm4U
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Coastal Creative heats up April 20 with the 420 Pinups Burlesque extravaganza, an unapologetic celebration of cannabis, bold burlesque, and immersive art that champions self-expression and community. https://lnkd.in/ezJZtcMr
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Hungarian MPs on April 14 voted to amend their country’s constitution to ban public LGBTQ events. -- #Hungary #LGBTQIA https://lnkd.in/ezj7endP
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Advertise in Watermark’s Rainbow Family Guide This guide is all about LGBTQ+ families! Watermark Out News is proud and excited to present the fourth annual Rainbow Family Guide. This guide is a great resource for LGBTQ+ parents, parents of children who identify as LGBTQ and our allies looking for all inclusive family friendly businesses and events throughout Central Florida and Tampa Bay. For more information visit https://bit.ly/4lgZ2x0.
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