St. Pete Pride launches $289,000 fundraiser as Florida law drives sponsors away

St. Pete Pride has launched a fundraising drive to raise $289,000 by the end of November to cover outstanding expenses from this year, as Florida restricts public funding for diversity celebrations. President Trent Brock said declining corporate sponsorships, rising event costs and years of carrying expenses between Pride seasons put the organization in a difficult financial position, and he pointed to SB 1134, signed by Gov.