The Watermark, Vol. 10, No. 15, July 17-30, 2003
Gay culture--United States
The fifteenth issue of the tenth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on July 17, 2003. The lead story raises questions about the death of a former Orlandoan hairdresser, Robert Murray (1965-2003), in Louisiana. Murray had been popular in the Orlando LGBTQ+ community. Other topics covered include plans for Pride celebrations that October, a Florida civil rights law that neglected to include sexual orientation on its non-discrimination list, and a second Canadian province to legalize gay marriage. The issue also covers a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the city of Tampa for the death of a lesbian police officer, and outrage within the Southern Baptist Convention for the appointment of a lesbian minister in Tennessee. The <em>Water Colors</em> section covers a spotlight on a new television show, <em>Queer Eye for the Straight Guy</em>, which was a makeover show on Bravo network.<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
Blake, Michael
Campbell, Scottie
Chisman, Erin J.
Crescitelli, Jim
DeJesus, Edwin
Doering, Karen M.
Donahoo, Logan
Dyer, Tom
Elber, Lynn
Garcia, Glenda
Hartlage, Kirk
Highleyman, Liz
Jackowitz, Enid
Jackowitz, Syd
Kundis, Ken
Masters, Billy
Murray-Parker, Karen
Roehr, Bob
Smith, Scott J.
Sullivan, John
Varnell, Paul
Walen, Rick
Westveer, Drew
Wiethop, Dave
Wiggins, Jayelle
Wilde, Diane
Original 56-page newspaper: <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Watermark</em></a>, Vol. 10, No. 15, July 17-30, 2003: 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
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Glendale Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee
Montverde, Florida
Lubbock, Texas
The Watermark, Vol. 10, No. 14, July 3-16, 2003
Gay culture--United States
The fourteenth issue of the tenth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on July 3, 2003, and provided coverage on the biggest summer event of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others) community: Pride. From the Central Florida Pride Parade to the first ever St. Pete Pride, thousands of LGBTQ+ people came out to celebrate their culture, heritage, and community in the last week of June. This issue covers the United States Supreme Court ruling on <em>Lawrence v. Texas</em>, which banned Texas's sodomy laws and solidified the private rights of citizens. It also includes features on the gay-owned, gay-centric Suncoast Resort, and Canada's decision to legalize gay marriages.<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
Blake, Michael
Campbell, Scottie
Chisman, Erin J.
Crescitelli, Jim
DeJesus, Edwin
Donahoo, Logan
Dyer, Tom
Ferber, Lawrence
Garcia, Glenda
Hartlage, Kirk
Jackowitz, Enid
Jackowitz, Syd
Kundis, Ken
Masters, Billy
Murray-Parker, Karen
Roehr, Bob
Sullivan, John
Triggs, Greg
Varnell, Paul
Walen, Rick
Westveer, Drew
Wiethop, Dave
Wiggins, Jayelle
Wilde, Diane
Original 56-page newspaper: <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Watermark</em></a>, Vol. 10, No. 14, July 3-16, 2003: 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
St. Petersburg, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Suncoast Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Wilton Manors, Florida
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Watermark, Vol. 9, No. 20, September 26-October 9, 2002
Gay culture--United States
The twentieth issue of the ninth volume of <em>The Watermark</em> was published on September 26, 2002 and continued coverage of Florida politicians running for state and federal legislative seats. This issue highlights the platforms of U.S. House District 13 candidates Katherine Harris (R) (b. 1957) and Jan Schneider (D) (b. 1947). It also features a look into the Hope &
Help Center's annual Headdress Ball benefiting the HIV/AIDS organization, the success of the Out &
Equal Workplace Summit, and a full schedule of the 13th annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The issue discusses how various states and countries were voting to protect their LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others) communities. This included California's domestic partners' inheritance law, South Africa's gay adoption policy, and the continuation of Miami, Florida's Human Rights Ordinance. Other articles include a spotlight on actor, Heath Ledger, and the aspirations of the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival's director, Margaret Murray.<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
Smith, Scott Jackson
Sullivan, John
Triggs, Greg
Varnell, Paul
Viren, Sarah
Walen, Rick
Westveer, Drew
Wiggins, Jayelle
Wilde, Diane
Original 68-page newspaper: <a href="http://www.watermarkonline.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Watermark</em></a>, Vol. 9, No. 20, September 26-October 9, 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
Miami, Florida
New Orleans, Louisiana
Sacramento, California
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tampa Theatre, Tampa, Florida
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida
Gulfport, Florida