Ocala gay community
09-04-2015, 12:02 PM | ||
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We're a retired married gay couple looking into moving to Citrus County. We've gotten clashing info through the internet on whether or not this is a great move. Any thoughts? |
09-06-2015, 12:19 AM | ||
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09-06-2015, 08:35 AM | ||
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Specifically, we're wondering if Citrus County is gay friendly or at least tolerant. We recognize Ocala is more cosmopolitan than the county in general. Any towns within the county that are better than others for gays? Is there an homophobic atmosphere that would make it u Despite the pandemic and protests, Ocala Pride Fest is back and boomingNot for eight hours did the stage at the downtown Ocala Square go quiet during this year’s Ocala Pride Fest. Between live performances by local bands, vocalists and the dazzling drag queens and kings, Ocala’s downtown shimmered with the celebration of LGBTQ pride. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the heart of Ocala once again sported the colors of the rainbow. Organizers estimated about 2,000 attended Saturday’s event, including four demonstrators who carried signs and shouted at participants. “It’s such a friendly and open space,” said event-goer Jerry Laveck, 64. “And it gets bigger and nicer every year.” The event organizers, Ocala Pride Inc., said the main goal of Parade Fest is to design a safe place where the LGBTQ community can feel accepted. “It’s great to see you’re not the only one who has to think and perceive and live like this,” said Charlotte Katz, 69, the treasurer of Ocala Pride. Pride Fest comes at a poignant time for Ocala Pride after the Parental Rights in Learning bill, or as critics call the “Don’t State Gay” bill, went int It is with saddened hearts that we formally report the dissolution of Ocala Pride Inc.
The choice to formally dissolve OPI did not come easily, but after consulting with a couple founding OPI members along with a few other members on the current state of affairs surrounding OPI, it is where we jointly landed. To dispel some of the rumors that are out there, OPI did not lose its 501c3 non-profit status. As of dissolution, OPI was still a legally operating 501c3. However, previous years of divisive behaviors within OPI have become too much to overcome by the mighty few who desire to fight another day on behalf of OPI. Should we become into those details, we would verge on the boundaries of slander and defamation so we will not go there - and we encourage everyone else not to as well as it is all likely some variation of truth and rumor.
However, we will speak this - any local bootstrapped non-profit dealing with theft, mismanagement, lies, rumors and mistreatment of the community it is there to serve simply won’t survive … and it shouldn’t. We cannot express gratitude those pioneers who founded Ocala Pride and their vision for what the organiza The journey of finding a place to call house is a deeply personal one, influenced by a myriad of factors including lifestyle, preferences, and principles. For LGBTQ+ individuals and families, the importance of finding an inclusive and welcoming community cannot be overstated. Ocala, Florida, with its growing reputation as an LGBTQ+ friendly urban area, offers not only a supportive environment but also a range of opportunities for both residents and visitors. Finding an LGBTQ+ Approachable Realtor In Ocala, several real estate agencies and agents specialize in LGBTQ+ friendly real estate. They are well-equipped to guide individuals and families through the process of finding the perfect residence that aligns with thei . |