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Tampa May Expand Domestic Partnership Recognition

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

The City of Tampa is considering an ordinance that would recognize domestic partnerships from communities around the United States.  Currently, Tampa only recognizes the rights of those domestic partners who have registered with Tampa’s domestic partnership registry.  According to the … Continue reading →

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Tampa’s Domestic Partnership Registry Goes Into Effect

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

On June 25, 2012, the City of Tampa opened up its Domestic Partnership Registry for applications.  This allows for committed same sex and unmarried heterosexual couples to have expanded rights, such as the following: Healthcare visitation for partners and dependents … Continue reading →

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St. Petersburg and Clearwater Join Tampa and Gulfport in Creation of Domestic Partnership Registry

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Tampa’s City Council recently approved the creation of a domestic partnership registry, which will be open to the public beginning June 25, 2012.  The cities of Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, and Gulfport have followed Tampa’s lead, and will all soon have … Continue reading →

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Rights Recognized in Tampa’s Domestic Partnership Registry

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

As President Obama today expressed his support for gay marriage, the State of Florida continues to define marriage as “a legal union between one man and one woman,” leaving homosexuals in loving relationships in a state of legal limbo.  Attempting … Continue reading →

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