Politically, and in terms of gay-friendliness, Atlanta is sometimes described as a blue island surrounded by a vast red sea. Although more conservative than any other region of the country, The South does nevertheless contain a surprising number of progressive towns and cities, from Savannah to Nashville.
A preview of Pensacola's Gay Celebration and Gay Pride party, over Memorial Day Weekend, late May.
A preview of the St. Petersburg's Gay Pride Celebration
An article by Andrew Collins for Innewsweekly on exploring gay Palm Beach, Florida
Article by Andrew Collins on exploring the gay scene in Orlando.
An article by Andrew Collins for the Seattle Gay News on planning a vacation to the Gulf Coast city of Sarasota.
Article by Andrew Collins for Bgay.com on exploring the gay scene in Tampa.
A monthly glossy geared toward lesbians and bisexual women, She magazine is based in South Florida and tends to have listings, ads, and news focused on Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and other parts of the state, but you'll also find articles about lesbian and women's issues around the country.
A monthly glossy serving Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, and the rest of South Florida, GirL Magazine has plenty of handy articles plus extensive women's-oriented and lesbian-friendly nightlife, dining, and hotel listings throughout the region.
Based in New Orleans and with extensive coverage of the Big Easy, Ambush is the Gulf South's major gay and lesbian paper, with articles and nightlife coverage that runs from central Texas through Lafayette and Baton Rouge, and on to coastal Mississippi, Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida.
