Metro Inclusive Health announces annual party honorees
Metro Inclusive Health has announced the honorees for its annual Cocktail Party, scheduled for Nov. 9. METRO utilizes the annual event to fundraise for its many essential health and community services offered throughout Tampa Bay. The 2019 gathering will be headlined by recording artist and LGBTQ advocate Deborah Cox.
Deborah Cox will headline Metro Inclusive Health’s annual cocktail party
Say cheers, St. Pete, because international recording artist Deborah Cox is performing in the Sunshine City. The prolific performer will headline METRO Inclusive Health’s annual cocktail party, which takes place on November 9 [2019], benefiting the non-profit organization’s LGBTQ+ programming.
Deborah Cox headlines Metro Inclusive Health’s November cocktail fundraiser in St. Pete
Metro Inclusive Health (the second-largest LGBTQ+ Center in the U.S.) has tapped Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox to play its Annual Cocktail Party on November 9.
The mission of the cocktail event is to mix, mingle, raise funds and raise awareness for hurdles the LGBTQ community faces as its members try to lead the same normal lives their neighbors do.
METRO Joins Daytime Television to Discuss LGBTQ Career Fair
Tampa Bay Metro Inclusive Health is having a job fair today. Brian Bailey and Cal Jackson are here to tell us about it on News Channel 8.
She, he or they: Tampa Bay bars train to better serve LGBTQ customers
Workplace classes about navigating pronouns, gender identity and sexual orientation are getting more popular in the local customer service scene.
LGBTQ job fair selects Tech Data exec as keynote speaker
Tech Data’s diversity director, Cal Jackson, is slated to deliver a keynote speech at this year’s LGBTQ+ career fair hosted by Metro Inclusive Health.
Explore another life experience with Metro’s KINK event
Lou Reed’s not here, but if he were he’d be extending a personal invitation to Metro Inclusive Health’s Saturday fundraiser, KINK – An Art Affair, at the Metro Community Center in St. Petersburg.
Alongside specially-created works by 35 of the area’s top LGBTQ+ and ally artists, there’ll be erotic performers – from Florida Community Boot Black, Florida Leatherboy 2019, Electro and Impact Play, Male Review Tampa and more – and interactive fetish installations for the curious.
We went to a class on hepatitis A. Here’s what we learned.
Dr. Luke Johnsen, medical director of Metro Inclusive Health, answer[ed] questions about hepatitis during a class Aug. 6 at the organization’s St. Petersburg office.
Metro Inclusive Health, CAN break ground on Tampa expansion
Metro Inclusive Health, CAN Community Health and Alliant Partners began the restoration of Tampa’s German American Club for their Tampa expansion Aug. 15.
The partners announced their plans for the expansion in April after acquiring the historic venue, located at 2105 N. Nebraska Ave. Metro and CAN currently lease space at 1315 E. 7th Ave. in Ybor.
Metro Inclusive Health breaks ground on Ybor City facility
Restoration has officially begun on the historic German American Club in Ybor City. The building, constructed in 1909, will soon serve as a new state-of-the-art facility for Metro Inclusive Health (METRO), and CAN Community Health.
Immerse yourself in sexy kinky art at Metro Inclusive Health in St. Pete
This Saturday, you can see how more than 30 LGBTQ and ally artists interpret love, lust, and sexual empowerment at Metro Inclusive Health’s KINK. The event is one part art auction, one part fundraiser, and one part sexual empowerment. “We like to think of this as more than just an art show,” says Metro’s Chief Marketing & Experience Officer Brian Bailey. “It’s an art immersion experience.”
Immersive Experience & Artistic Interpretation of “KINK” Arrives in St. Pete
METRO Inclusive Health is bringing KINK – An Art Affair to the Burg for one night only. August 17, get ready to take part in what they’re describing as an “interactive experience with zero shades of gray”.
The 21 and up only event promises to offer a first-person opportunity to explore the concepts of KINK. At the same time, subtly messaging the important of self-awakening and safe sex practices.
Metro Inclusive Health hosts intergenerational panel for community discussion
Metro Inclusive Health and The Dru Project joined forces to host “Stonewall to Pulse: A Community Discussion,” which is the first-ever community-wide, intergenerational panel event featuring individuals who experienced milestones in LGBTQ+ history.
St. Pete Realtor says Pride is good for business
“I attribute about $2.5 million in sales to LGBT buyers or couples that have come to the area, which is probably about half of my individual sales this year, and that’s a huge increase from prior years,” he said.
Poth credited organizations such as St. Pete Pride, Equality Florida and Metro Inclusive Health, which hosted the Chamber event. This is the second year that Poth & Associates has participated in Pride.
A few LGBT advocacy groups worthy of your support
I always like to support those organizations that may exist in smaller communities than our own. For me, that is Metro Inclusive Health in Tampa, Fla. It’s important to me because many of these organizations do not have as strong of a donor base and, more often than not, cannot rely on local or state funding. While I am lucky to see the city where I grew up evolve to embrace our community, that is not always the case. These organizations are on the front lines of protecting and nurturing our community and I highly recommend searching for a local organization of your own.
