This afternoon we welcome Michael's House in Palm Springs CA to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

This afternoon we welcome Michael's House in Palm Springs CA to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

"Michael’s House is nationally recognized for providing integrated treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, personality disorders and similar conditions. We are located at the foot of the towering San Jacinto mountain range in Palm Springs, Calif., and our modern, restorative facility with four campuses (our Stabilization Center, Men’s Center, Women’s Center and Outpatient Center) provides safety and privacy for patients seeking healing and recovery. Michael's House is LGBT-friendly, with compassionate process groups and therapeutic venues that provide trauma resolution and peer support. Michael's House is part of the Foundations Recovery Network family of treatment centers."

See full contact details for Michael's House atwww.lgbtjax.org/directory under Addiction and Recovery.

We are pleased to welcome Laurie Potter, Mortgage Banker, Ameris Bank Fleming Island to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

We are pleased to welcome Laurie Potter, Mortgage Banker, Ameris Bank Fleming Island to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

After retiring as a Master Chief from the U.S. Navy after 21 years, Laurie has originated mortgages for 14 years. She is considered the leading VA loan expert in the area, including VA Jumbo loans, and also provides Conventional, FHA and USDA, and Reverse HECM for Purchase loans.

See Laurie's full contact details at www.lgbtjax.org/directory under Mortgage. 

Welcoming Jack & Diane's Cafe in Fernandina Beach to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

A quaint cafe serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Prices range from $5.00-$15.00. Menu is very eclectic and adventurous. Vegans, Vegetarians, Gluten-free, Paleos and Carnivores alike frequent Jack & Diane's where they can find something for everyone. Oh, yea, mimosas to die for.

Jack & Diane's is also a great venue for weddings and receptions or to cater your next event! (and don't forget to tell them LGBT/JAX sent you)

See their complete details at:http://lgbtjax.org/directory.html#RESTAURANTS

Welcoming The Law Offices of Caro Kinsella to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Immigration Attorney Caro Kinsella to the LGBT/JAX Directory! Attorney Kinsella specializes in same sex spouse immigration rights. Full details are available on her website at: http://www.ckinsellalaw.com/

We are please to announce the addition of Deborah Anthony, LMHC to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory.

We are please to announce the addition of Deborah Anthony, LMHC to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory. You view Deborah's full listing at http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory under the category Mental Health & Counseling.

Melissa Lee-Tammeus, Possible Self Counseling joins the LGBT/JAX Directory

We are pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Lee-Tammeus of Possible Self Counseling to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory. You can see Melissa's full details at http://lgbtjax.org/directory.html#MENTAL_HEALTH

This afternoon we are pleased to welcome Maureen McLain of Counseling for Wholeness to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

This afternoon we are pleased to welcome Maureen McLain of Counseling for Wholeness to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory! You can see Maureen's complete details at:http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory under Counseling & Mental Health.

Welcoming Dr. Betty Carvajal to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Dr. Betty Carvajal to the LGBT/JAX Directory! See Dr. Carvajal's full details under Counseling at: http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory

Welcoming In-Trinsic, Inc. to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming In-Trinsic, Inc. Life Coaching to the LGBT/JAX Directory!
See their full details at: http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory.html#LIFE_COACHES

Welcoming FirstCoast MCC to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

This morning we welcome FirstCoast MCC of St. Augustine to the LGBT/JAX Directory! See their full details under Churches and under Weddings at:www.lgbtjax.org/directory

Welcoming Therapy Department to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory!

We are please to announce the addition of the Therapy Department to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory! See their full details under Counseling at:http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory

Mandarin Counseling and Wellness Center joins the LGBT/JAX Directory!

We are please to announce the addition of Mandarin Counseling and Wellness Center to the LGBT/JAX Business Directory in the categories of Counseling, Mental Health and Therapeutic Massage! See their full details at http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory

The new documentary film Six Words will tell the story of inclusion - or lack of inclusion - of the LGBTQ community in the City of Jacksonville’s Human Rights Ordinance.


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Protestors gathered outside Jacksonville City Hall last August as the City Council held a controversial vote on updating the HRO.

"It's an issue with political, economic and social ramifications extending far beyond our city’s borders," says Emmy- and Edward R. Murrow-award winning producer Bill Retherford.

The title refers to the six words that would have updated the city's HRO to provide equal protection to Jacksonville's LGBTQ community. The measure failed last summer in a controversial, 10-9 vote.Council members refused to provide protection from jobs and housing discrimination based on "sexual orientation, gender identity or expression." Those six words would have been added to the ordinance, which bans discrimination against other groups based on categories such as race, age, and gender. ....Read the rest of the story at: http://news.wjct.org/post/six-words-documentary-spotlights-jacksonvilles-hro-controversy

LGBT/JAX Launches Region-wide Community Calendar of LGBT Events

We are please to announce that the LGBT/JAX Regional Calendar of LGBT Events is up and running! Serving NE Florida and SE Georgia. To submit your events click the link on the calendar page. http://www.lgbtjax.org/calendar.html

Out of the Closet and In Your Office: Representing LGBT Clients 2013

Whether you work in a legal office, non-profit work, counseling, or a myriad of other occupations you may want to know the legal issues LGBT people face when it comes to serving LGBT clients. If you are thinking of creating a service sector in your office, need a refresher course or just have an inquiring mind and want to know, this conference is for you. Come join us for some education in a cutting edge area.

October 18 - 19, 2013
Florida Coastal School of Law
Conference is open to the public.
Registration and details at: http://closettooffice.com/

Advocates for expanding gay rights in Jacksonville say their work is not done yet Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-08-03/story/advocates-expanding-gay-rights-jacksonville-say-their-work-not-done-yet#ixzz2bC35BOKS

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-08-03/story/advocates-expanding-gay-rights-jacksonville-say-their-work-not-done-yet

"It went down in a dramatic, narrow defeat one year ago this month. But those who support expanding Jacksonville’s human rights ordinance to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination say that won’t be the last time the issue comes up.

It likely won’t happen while the same City Council — which turned down the bill Aug. 15 in a hotly contested 10-9 vote — is in place.

But nine of 19 council members will be leaving office in 2015 because of term limits. Advocates say that gives them a solid opportunity to bring the anti-discrimination bill up again.

“We will work for candidates who support it,” said Tom Serwatka of the Jacksonville Committee for Equality, which is part of a group that has monthly strategy meetings on the matter. “We’re going to make it an issue in a lot of races.”

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-08-03/story/advocates-expanding-gay-rights-jacksonville-say-their-work-not-done-yet#ixzz2bC3Bf2SW

Spirit Night @ sweetFrog Riverside Aug. 6th to support JASMYN

Another great local effort. Turn up for some awesome froyo at sweetFrog on Riverside, Tuesday August 6th from 3 - 9 pm and tell them you support JASMYN. They have committed to give 20% of their sales revenue from Spirit Night to JASMYN!

A Chat with Equality Florida: What Now that the Supreme Court Ruled?

As everyone knows by now, the United States Supreme Court made two historic rulings last month on same-sex marriages: one on the legitimacy of California’s Proposition 8 which was sent back to the lower courts where it had already been overturned; the second on the issue of federal recognition of same-sex marriages performed by the states. Click the link to keep reading http://southfloridagaynews.com/articles/a-chat-with-equality-florida-what-now-that-the-supreme-court-ruled/126372

From South Florida Gay News July 24, 2013

Today we also welcome Katherine Davidson, Realtor Broker Associate, of Prudential Network Realty to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Today we also welcome Katherine Davidson, Realtor Broker Associate, of Prudential Network Realty to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

”I am a baby boomer living and working the beaches lifestyle and couldn’t enjoy myself more. Real estate is a perfect fit for me, because I genuinely like people. I care about them, and want to help them find a home where they feel safe, secure, comfortable and loved. My clients and I enjoy long-term relationships. I have helped some of them with their real estate needs as they’ve relocated several times."



See Katherine’s full listing and links at: www.lgbtjax.org/directory under Real Estate.

Welcoming John Whitesell, Realtor Broker Associate, with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming John Whitesell, Realtor Broker Associate, with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

” I view what is happening in a community, the people, events, places, as being just as important as the home you buy or sell, and if I am going to help you “Move Into the Future”, I have to be a part of that community."



See John’s full listing and links at: www.lgbtjax.org/directory under Real Estate.

Today we welcome Called Out Believers in Christ Fellowship to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Today we welcome Called Out Believers in Christ Fellowship to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

”If you are looking for a church home where Christ really is the central focus of the ministry, where regardless of any label you may be wearing you can be included and valued as a beloved member of the family of God; we earnestly beseech you to visit us. You’ll only be a visitor once; after that, you’re family!"



See full details at: www.lgbtjax.org/directory under Churches

Welcome Black Sheep Restaurant!

Today we welcome Black Sheep Restaurant in 5 Points to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Black Sheep is an independent restaurant located in Jacksonville’s historic 5-Points in Riverside. The focus is on fresh, local ingredients, hand-crafted food, and gracious service. Black Sheep offers a full bar, signature cocktails, craft beers and an excellent wine list. Visit Black Sheep for fast-casual lunch Monday through Friday, full service brunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner Monday through Sunday.

1534 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL
(904) 380-3091
hello@blacksheep5points.com

See full details at http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory

Welcome: Awakening Recovery Center!

Today we welcome Awakening Recovery Center to the LGBT/JAX Directory! Awakening Recovery Center is an LGBT friendly drug rehab, alcohol rehab & alcohol treatment center in Jacksonville, Florida providing help for alcoholism and drug addiction while allowing the affected person to live at home and work as usual. Awakening is an outpatient drug & alcohol treatment center that provides individualized intensive outpatient programs to individuals in and around Jacksonville, Florida.

8130 Baymeadows Cir West, Suite 308 Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 733-7383 info@awakeningrecoverycenter.com

See full details at http://www.lgbtjax.org/directory

Equality Florida Event at Blue Fish, July 13 2013

LGBT/JAX attended the Equality Florida event at Blue Fish in Avondale last evening. Equality Florida's Statewide Field Director Michael Farmer and EQFL's Jacksonville Super Volunteer attorney Sharon Gasparo fired the crowd up for another amazing year.

See all the photo's on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.401958626590990.1073741829.362336740553179&type=1&l=7671c133f5

Welcoming Agentia Partners, LLC to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Agentia Partners, LLC to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Julington Creek Counseling to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Julington Creek Counseling to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Electronic Payments to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Electronic Payments to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Dawn Niermann to the LGBT/JAX Directory!

Welcoming Dawn Niermann, Realtor, Prudential Network Realty (http://www.dniermann.prudentialnetworkrealty.com/) to the LGBT/JAX Directory! See full details at www.lgbtjax.org/directory

Welcoming Aloha Pool Company to the LGBT / JAX Directory!

If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At Aloha Pool Company we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. We offer the best in construction, complete renovations, re-marcite, vinyl liner installation, service, repair and maintenance. Aloha Pool Company has been located in Jacksonville and the Beaches since 2000. Let us put our experience to work for you.  Relax and enjoy the water.



Aloha Pool Company Home Page

Aloha Pool Company|Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250|904-759-8187

Welcoming Sarah Shields, Loan Officer, Chase Mortgage to the LGBT / JAX Directory!

Welcoming Sarah Shields, Loan Officer, Chase Mortgage to the LGBT / JAX Directory!

Whether purchasing or refinancing a home, I will work hard to ensure that you get the best loan program at the best rate, and the service that allows you to enjoy the experience of home ownership.

Sarah K Shields
Mortgage Banker
NMLS ID: 457813

Chase  Sarah Shields - Home Page - Chase
7301 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Office
1-904-477-5158
Fax
1-855-245-1269

https://www.chase.com/mortgage/loan-officer/loan-officer-detail.sarah.k.shields.html

Welcoming Nonpareil904 to the LGBT / JAX Directory!

Mobile Spa and Massage

In home Licensed and Certified! Massage Therapist and Esthetician at your call for in home treatments no overhead of an office building or fancy lighting and fountains means you get qualified professional treatments in your home at your service at a cost that you can afford so you can maintain your health and beauty regularly and treat defeat or prevent your issues!

I want nothing more then to give the knowledge I have obtained over many years of training and experience to the world through Massage, Skin Care and knowledge of the body and its functions so we can put up a good fight against mother nature time and gravity.

Services include: Massage, Facials, Micro-dermabrasion, Light Therapy, Ultrasound, Lash Extensions, Make-up Artistry, Product education Ear candling and so much more!(904) 222-4165    nonpareil904@gmail.com    www.facebook.com/Nonpareil904

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Welcoming Hair by Kel Kath to the LGBT / JAX Directory!

Step into a luxurious spa and salon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Here you will find Kel Kath who caters to all clientele not just hotel guests. With 15 years' experience she has done numerous celebrities both male and female and has been featured in local area magazines, wedding expo's and has styled various models for photography events in Jacksonville. Kel has a unique eye for precise cutting and is truely an artist. Kel specializes in haircolor, grey coverage and highlighting. Other services offered are color corrections, relaxers, perms, formal styling, blow-outs, eyebrow-facial waxing and keratin treatments. Gift certificates are available. "Give the gift of beauty by Kel Kath~ Master Stylist/ Barber" 904.476.7422 | One Ocean Resort & Spa, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 | HairByKelKath@gmail.com
www.hairbykelkath.com

http://www.hairbykelkath.com/

Welcoming iFiSHJAX.Com to the LGBT / JAX Directory!

Ready to have some fun? iFishJax.Com has something for everyone! Whether mom and dad need a little break from the kids or you'd like to take the whole family fishing without all the stress, money, sea sickness  and time committment of reserving a charter - Captain Smith has you covered!

Kids Fishing Outings are a great way to introduce the kids ages 4 and up to ocean fishing in a fun but low-key environment. Kids Outings are two hours in duration and take place at the Jacksonville Beach pier. Everything needed for fishing will be provided as well as kid friendly fishing instruction and fish identification lessons. Your kids will also get a digital photo of themselves with their "catch of the day". The Jacksonville Beach Pier is centrally located to all the beach hotels and resorts. For details and prices click here. Visit the Jacksonville Beach Pier live webcam to see whats happening on the pier right now.

Captain Smith also offers family outings and adult, kids and group fishing lessons on the pier and in the surf.  Call Us or Text to book your outing now: 1-904-444-5799

Email:  captsmith@ifishjax.com   

IFiSHJAX.COM Home Page

We are putting the finishing touches on the new LGBT / JAX website. Our official launch is right around the corner. Stay tuned for details!