ST. PETE PRIDE PARADE If you have Fido in tow, pop over to The Dog Bar where the vibe is welcoming and inclusive for people and pups of all breeds. Leave Fido at home to party with the pups while you head to Cocktail St. Pete, where theme nights make for some of the hottest parties in the city. Then cool off at their new Wet Spot Pool Bar. Feed your hunger at Zoie’s, a Southern comfort food restaurant and entertain-ment venue branded as a “place for everyone.” And grab a tasty treat at Daddies Donuts and Delites. Then wrap up your night at Enigma Bar & Lounge for dancing, drag and drinks. For an alcohol-free experience, fly south a block to the Black Crow Coffee Co., or pop into Valhalla Bakery for the most delicious pastries on Central. LGBTQ-owned gift shops are also plentiful. Pick out home décor treasures at ZaZoo’d, buy Mexican metal wall art at Graphi-ko, grab swim trunks at Atlas Body + Home and book a massage with St. Pete Massage Therapy. PAGE BOY GOLDEN DINOSAURS FORT DE SOTO PARK OUTLIER AREAS St. Pete/Clearwater’s LGBTQ+ community expands well beyond Central Avenue. Nearby inclusive accommodations include the GayStPete House , the Hollander Hotel and the Avalon. On Fifth Avenue North, you’ll find Page Boy, an LGBTQ+-owned vintage market apothecary and hair studio. Freshen up your look while treasure hunting for unique gifts, body care products and curated art. Just outside of St. Pete you’ll find Gulfport, an artsy town that draws a large number of LGBTQ+ residents and tourists. Enjoy vegan bites at Golden Dinosaurs where rainbow and transgender flags fly proudly. Attend a Sunday drag brunch at the Neptune Grill or enjoy comfort food at the lesbian-owned Stella’s. Find souvenirs at Stella’s Sundries, Paw Paw’s and Qi Crystal Energy, all LGBTQ+-owned. If you’re staying closer to Clearwater, venture into the adorable town of Dunedin and grab a bite at The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar. It’s lesbian-owned and a local favorite. Then dance the night away at the town’s only gay bar, Blur Nightclub. Travel further south to Largo for a fun night with the ladies at The Lady’s Room, the only official lesbian bar in Florida. VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM 71
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