Brotherhood Redefined: Florida’s Leather Community is multifaceted, ever-evolving, and probably not at all what you expected, Orlando’s MBA may pursue fraud charges against former president, St. Pete commemorates World AIDS Day, It’s time to be ‘Out at the Asolo’ in Sarasota, local news, celebrity interviews, and much, much more!
Watermark Issue 21.25// Dec. 4-17, 2014
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On the Cover | Page 29
Triskelan, left, and Dan Radwanski, leaders in the Tampa Bay Leather Community, are photographed inside the Code Bar at the Flamingo Resort in St. Petersburg. Photo by Lee Vandergrift
Orlando News | Page 13
The Metropolitan Business Association could possibly vote to press charges against former president Mikael Audebert; Mikael Audebert tells Watermark what happened in the weeks leading up to his resignation and termination from MBA and Come Out With Pride.
Tampa Bay | Page 17
More than 100 people participated in the Rock it Red Candlelight Vigil to commemorate World AIDS Day at the new LGBT Welcome Center on Central Avenue. Sarasota includes transgender protections in its HRO.
Page 29 | Leather
Area leather leaders offer insight into the history and practices of the subculture of the Leather Community. We also offer a glimpse into the terminology of the culture, the creation of the Leather Pride Flag and the Mr. Friendly campaign.
Come out | Page 43
Asolo Rep in Sarasota welcomes back its Out@Asolo program this season, inviting LGBTs of all backgrounds to enjoy the theater. We find out why the program started and what productions are featured this year.
Sports | Page 62
With the release of a simple photo of him with his husband, Major League Umpire Dale Scott became the first, out active umpire in the history of the league. Jason Collins, the NBA’s first out, active player, has announced his retirement.
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