The Watermark, Vol. 12 No. 23, November 17-30, 2005
Gay culture--United States
The twenty-third issue in the twelfth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on November 17, 2005, and covers relevant news in the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others) community. The cover story features the cast of RENT, a film based on the musical of the same name. Other stories include the trial of Steven Lorenzo, a man accused of nine accounts of date rape and the murder of two Tampa Bay men, the recent developments in adoption laws, festivities and holiday support groups, St. Petersburg city council elections, and the impact of Hurricane Wilma. The issue features interviews with Dolly Parton, Eartha Kitt and the cast of RENT. It also provides information on discrimination laws and recent development in AIDS home testing. This issue of <em>The Watermark</em> deals heavily with the concept of gay culture, social injustice and its lasting impact on LGBTQ+ individuals.<br /><br />
Since 1994, <em>The Watermark</em> has been the cornerstone source of LGBTQ+ centered news for the Central Florida region. Founded by Tom Dyer in Orlando, the publication began generating bi-weekly issues beginning August 31, 1994. Since then, <em>The Watermark</em> has consistently published newspaper-style issues every other Thursday. Gaining traction, the publication expanded in 1995 to include Tampa and, in 1997, <em>The Watermark</em> became a permanent piece of LGBTQ+ culture when the publication initiated the first large-scale Gay Days Weekend event, the Beach Ball at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Before 1999, the publication printed 20,000 copies every week, distributing them to over 500 locations between its two major cities. Following 1999, the publication launched watermarkonline.com shifting to an online publication style. In 2016, Rick Claggett purchased <em>The Watermark</em>.
Dyer, Tom
Wiethop, Dave
Hartlage, Kirk
Blanchard, Steve
Carballo, Charlie
Buck, Lisa
Baber, Keith
Burton, Greg
Crescitelli
DeJesus, Edwin
Jenkins, Georgia
Kundis, Ken
Masters, Billy
Middour, Bryan L.
Murray-Parker, Karen S.
Nolan, Margaret
Paull, Anthony
Roehr, Bob
Triggs, Greg
Wiggins, Jayelle
Wilde, Diane
Bechdel, Alison
Maniscalo, Rex
Moore, Travis
Eckert, Tom
Original 76-page newspaper: <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Watermark</em></a>, Vol. 12, No. 23, November 17-30, 2005: Publications Collection, <a href="http://glbthistorymuseum.com/joomla25/index.php?lang=en" target="_blank">GLBT History Museum of Central Florida</a>, Orlando, Florida.
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Orlando, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida
Lakeland, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Miami, Florida
Key West, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Washington D.C.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Augusta, Maine
Atlanta, Georgia
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Watermark, Vol. 12, No. 9, May 5-18, 2005
Gay culture--United States
The ninth issue of the twelfth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on May 5, 2005, and was the paper's Business and Finance issue. This section of the paper analyzes the incomes and spending patterns of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others) readers, spotlighting several Central Florida businesses, and providing information on bankruptcy laws. The issue also covers the openly lesbian, newly appointed head of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC), same-sex legislative rulings in various states such as Texas, and Microsoft's reversal of support for a law that would have protected LGBTQ+ individuals. Other topics include an ongoing investigation of a man charged with the kidnapping, assault, and murders of numerous gay men, as well as the prohibition of students from wearing pro-gay apparel in a number of schools.<br /><br />Since 1994, <em>The Watermark</em> has been the cornerstone source of LGBTQ+ centered news for the Central Florida region. Founded by Tom Dyer in Orlando, the publication began generating bi-weekly issues beginning August 31, 1994. Since then, <em>The Watermark</em> has consistently published newspaper-style issues every other Thursday. Gaining traction, the publication expanded in 1995 to include Tampa and, in 1997, <em>The Watermark</em> became a permanent piece of LGBTQ+ culture when the publication initiated the first large-scale Gay Days Weekend event, the Beach Ball at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Before 1999, the publication printed 20,000 copies every week, distributing them to over 500 locations between its two major cities. Following 1999, the publication launched watermarkonline.com shifting to an online publication style. In 2016, Rick Claggett purchased <em>The Watermark</em>.
Baber, Keith
Blanchard, Steven
Crescitelli, Jim
DeJesus, Edwin
Dyer, Tom
Ferber, Lawrence
Hartlage, Kirk
Jenkin, Georgia
Kundis, Ken
Masters, Billy
Middour, Bryan L.
Murray-Parker, Karen S.
Nolan, Margaret
Roehr, Bob
Shapiro, Gregg
Sheridan, Michael T.
Triggs, Greg
Walen, Rick
Wiethop, Dave
Wiggins, Jayelle
Wilde, Diane
Original 80-page newspaper: <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Watermark</em></a>, Vol. 12, No. 9, May 5-18, 2005: Publications Collection, <a href="http://glbthistorymuseum.com/joomla25/index.php?lang=en" target="_blank">GLBT History Museum of Central Florida</a>, Orlando, Florida.
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Orlando, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Austin, Texas
Seattle, Washington
Southern Nights, Orlando, Florida
Cleveland, Ohio
The Watermark, Vol. 9, No. 22, October 24-November 6, 2002
Gay culture--United States
The twenty-second issue of the ninth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on October 24, 2002, and was the culminating issue of the 2002 midterm elections, providing readers with brief vignettes on where each candidate stood in relation to issues affecting the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others) community. It also spotlights the demonstration that took place on the steps of Orlando City Hall to encourage Mayor Glenda Hood to make a decision regarding adding "sexual orientation" to the list of non-discrimination policies. This issue also has a pullout section for the second annual WAVE (Watermark Awards for Variety and Excellence) Awards, chosen online by the readers. This section includes articles covering some of the top winners, such as the Lava Lounge and the Urban Body Clothing stores in both Tampa and Orlando.<br /><br />Since 1994, <em>The Watermark</em> has been the cornerstone source of LGBTQ+ centered news for the Central Florida region. Founded by Tom Dyer in Orlando, the publication began generating bi-weekly issues beginning August 31, 1994. Since then, <em>The Watermark</em> has consistently published newspaper-style issues every other Thursday. Gaining traction, the publication expanded in 1995 to include Tampa and, in 1997, <em>The Watermark</em> became a permanent piece of LGBTQ+ culture when the publication initiated the first large-scale Gay Days Weekend event, the Beach Ball at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Before 1999, the publication printed 20,000 copies every week, distributing them to over 500 locations between its two major cities. Following 1999, the publication launched watermarkonline.com shifting to an online publication style. In 2016, Rick Claggett purchased <em>The Watermark</em>.
Blake, Michael
Campbell, Scottie
Chisman, Erin J.
Craige, Shelley
Crescitelli, Jim
Donahoo, Logan
Dyer, Tom
Guarino, David R.
Guay, Rena
Hartlage, Kirk
Jackowitz, Enid
Jackowitz, Syd
Kundis, Ken
Martinac, Paula
Masters, Billy
Rojas, Arturo
Shapiro, Gregg
Smith, Scott Jackson
Sullivan, John
Triggs, Greg
Varnell, Paul
Viren, Sarah
Walen, Rick
Westveer, Drew
Wiggins, Jayelle
Wilde, Diane
Original 72-page newspaper <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank">The Watermark</a>, Vol. 9, No. 22, October 24-November 6, 2002: Publications Collection, <a href="http://glbthistorymuseum.com/joomla25/index.php?lang=en" target="_blank">GLBT History Museum of Central Florida</a>, Orlando, Florida.
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Orlando, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Orlando City Hall, Orlando, Florida
Sawmill Campground, Dade City, Florida
Lava Lounge, Orlando, Florida
Urban Body Clothing, Tampa, Florida
Urban Body Clothing, Orlando, Florida
Starke, Florida
The Watermark, Vol. 8, No. 20, September 27-October 10, 2001
Gay culture--United States
The twentieth issue in the eighth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on September 27, 2001 and came after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Throughout the issue, many columns focused on the tragedy, highlighting the experiences and reactions of the columnists. A re-printed article was featured from the <em>Washington Blade</em> about some members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others) community who were lost in the terrorists attacks. Prominent among these individuals was gay public relations executive, Mark Bingham (1970-2001), who was on Flight 93. However, despite the freshness of pain and loss in this issue, there was a concerted effort to focus on some of the more positive events going on in the LGBTQ+ community, such as the 12th Annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and the Hope &amp
Help Center's Headdress Ball. Also highlighted were occurrences in the international LGBTQ+ community, such as the possibility of the Czech Republic recognizing same-sex partnerships, and a gay Cairo teen sentenced to prison. This issue of <em>The Watermark</em> strikes a balance between hurt and loss with positivity and community while maintaining the paper's unique outlook on all events.<br /><br /> Since 1994, <em>The Watermark</em> has been the cornerstone source of LGBTQ+ centered news for the Central Florida region. Founded by Tom Dyer in Orlando, the publication began generating bi-weekly issues beginning August 31, 1994. Since then, <em>The Watermark</em> has consistently published newspaper-style issues every other Thursday. Gaining traction, the publication expanded in 1995 to include Tampa and, in 1997, <em>The Watermark</em> became a permanent piece of LGBTQ+ culture when the publication initiated the first large-scale Gay Days Weekend event, the Beach Ball at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Before 1999, the publication printed 20,000 copies every week, distributing them to over 500 locations between its two major cities. Following 1999, the publication launched watermarkonline.com shifting to an online publication style. In 2016, Rick Claggett purchased <em>The Watermark</em>.
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Tom
Sullivan, John
Smith, Nadine
Wilde, Diane
Crescitelli, Jim
Kober, Jen
Kundis, Ken
Triggs, Greg
Rojas, Arturo
Masters, Billy
Wiggins, Jayelle
Varnell, Paul
Hartlage, Kirk
Craig, Shelley
Drake, Jen
Russell, Brandi
Jackowitz, Enid
Syd Jackowitz
Viren, Sarah
Martinac, Paula
Original 64-page newspaper: <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Watermark</em></a>, Vol. 8, No. 20, September 27-October 10, 2001: Publications Collection, <a href="http://glbthistorymuseum.com/joomla25/index.php?lang=en" target="_blank">, Orlando, Florida.</a>
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Orlando, Florida
Tampa, Florida
World Trade Center, New York, New York
Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Prague, Czech Republic
Cairo, Egypt
Tampa Theatre, Tampa, Florida
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Oral History of Richard Lamberty
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Mass shootings
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
An oral history interview of Richard Lamberty, a member of the Orlando Gay Chorus, same-sex ballroom dancer, and software developer. This interview was conducted by Geoffrey Cravero at the Center for Humanities and Digital Research at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, on October 11th, 2016. Some of the topics covered include a biographical summary, his educational history, discovering dance, his family history, his relationship with his father, same-sex ballroom dancing, the Orlando Gay Chorus, Orlando Cloggers, becoming a dance instructor, losing communication and physical skills from rheumatoid arthritis, world travels as a dance instructor, homosexuality in Japan, the end of his dance career, North American Same-Sex Partner Dance Association (NASSPDA), the history of same-sex dancing, the kinesiology of dance, Dance Vision International Dancers Association (DVIDA) American Smooth Bronze Syllabus manual, reasons for joining the Orlando Gay Chorus, the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub and its aftermath, the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA) Festival, being a public figure and representing Orlando, violence against homosexuals, meeting a transsexual Muslim, the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) vigil for victims of the Pulse massacre, homosexuality in the space and defense industry, turning tragedy into positive change, gun control reform, the community response to Pulse tragedy, the significance of the rainbow flag, the long-term consequences of the Pulse tragedy, and the rise of fundamentalism.
Lamberty, Richard
Cravero, Geoffrey
Lamberty, Richard. Interviewed by Geoffrey Cravero, October 11, 2016. Audio record available. <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>, Orlando, Florida.
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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida
GALA Choruses Festival, Denver Performing Arts Center, Denver, Colorado
Japan
Orlando, Florida
Pulse, Orlando, Florida
Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida