Orlando Fringe Review: ‘Escape Room: It’s Just a Game’
(Photo courtesy Orlando Fringe) This show contains Adult Language, Mature Themes and Sexual Content There’s something inherently fun about watching an escape room spiral completely out of control, and...
View ArticleOrlando Fringe Review: ‘Double Play’
(Photo courtesy Orlando Fringe) This show contains Adult Language, Mature Themes and Sexual Content Orlando Fringe’s magic has always come from giving passionate artists the freedom to tell deeply...
View ArticleOrlando Fringe Review: ‘Big Gay Jesus: The Third Coming’
(Photo courtesy Orlando Fringe) This show contains Adult Language, Audience Interaction, Mature Themes, Nudity, Sexual Content, Sexual Assault Content and Strobe Light Arthur Davis III’s “Big Gay...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: If ‘No Comment’ Wins, We All Lose
It’s been a few issues since my last article. The holiday season breezed by and we began a new year. As I sat on my couch counting down from 10, someone in the room shouted, “See you all next year!” It...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: Light at the End of the Tunnel
A year ago today we were in a dark place. Trump had just been reelected and although it took us back to the utter shock of the 2016 election, this one somehow hurt more. Perhaps because we thought we...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: Season of Hope
I’m feeling unusually optimistic as I write this. It’s the eve of Election Day, and you’d think by now I would have learned my lesson. Although, here I am, cautiously excited about what could happen....
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: We The People
I’m going to make the assumption that most people reading this column share a similar worldview to mine. It’s an understatement — an extreme understatement — to say we’re living through tough times for...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: Keep the Plug in the Jug
I have a little tradition with this space. Around October 1, I usually pull up a chair and get real with you about my life as an alcoholic. This year’s early October column belongs to our...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: Mental Health Matters
I often refer to myself as an Oprah type person, not because I am a media mogul or anything, but because my weight fluctuates very often. Luckily my struggles with […] The post Publisher’s Desk: Mental...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: Stay Hopeful
I have never been someone in tune with inspirational aspirations. I get it, they provide a service for those who believe and I’m not here to rain on your parade, […] The post Publisher’s Desk: Stay...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: What Happened to Rainbow Logos?
At the time I sit down to write this column, we are halfway through Pride Month. For those who work in the community, we understand Pride is a year-long affair, […] The post Publisher’s Desk: What...
View ArticleRyan Williams-Jent named Editor-in-Chief of Watermark Out News
Please join me in congratulating longtime Watermark Out News employee Ryan Williams-Jent on his promotion to Editor-in-Chief. Ryan began his time with Watermark Out News as a freelancer covering Tampa...
View ArticleBellanee Plaza named Central Florida Bureau Chief of Watermark Out News
Please help me welcome Bellanee Plaza to the Watermark Out News Family! Bellanee will take on the role of Central Florida Bureau Chief, working with Ryan Williams-Jent, to bring you […] The post...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: I Am an Airhead
I used to say, “I don’t like anything that much.” It was usually in response to seeing a superfan of something be overly excited about that thing. This spring I […] The post Publisher’s Desk: I Am an...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: A Time for Change
I think it’s difficult to choose your own happiness. Often, and sometimes appropriately, we tend to choose obligations over happiness. Last week our editor-in-chief, Jeremy Williams, gave his notice to...
View ArticlePublisher’s Desk: Attitude of Gratitude
I, like many of you, find it hard to get through the day lately. I know we have to stay informed but sometimes it’s hard to watch or listen to […] The post Publisher’s Desk: Attitude of Gratitude...
View Article08.29.24 Publisher’s Desk
1994 was a solid year. Ace of Base’s “I Saw the Sign” topped the charts, “Friends” was the most popular show on TV, Disney’s “The Lion King” hit the big […] The post 08.29.24 Publisher’s Desk appeared...
View Article08.01.24 Publisher’s Desk
I can’t say that I am a sports person. I play softball and I’ll watch baseball when it’s on at the local sports-themed restaurant, but I can’t tell you who […] The post 08.01.24 Publisher’s Desk...
View Article07.03.24 Publisher’s Desk
I lost my dad December 31, 2014. I spend a lot of time thinking about him every year around Father’s Day. He was a good man. He married my mom, […] The post 07.03.24 Publisher’s Desk appeared first on...
View Article06.06.24 Publisher’s Desk
I’ve had this song playing in my head for the past two days, “Everything Must Change” by Terri White. Some might say her version is bit on the dramatic side, […] The post 06.06.24 Publisher’s Desk...
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