Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Florida's state tourism organization removed its LGBTQ+ content prior to the summer season. T wo years after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pushed through his controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law , which regulates how Florida public schools can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, the Sunshine State’s tourism organization removed its “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website. In all, dozens of pages were removed from the Visit Florida website sometime between June 1 and July 4, according to the Wayback Machine, which archives old pages from the internet.
Representatives from Visit Florida did not respond to Forbes ’ request for comment. Prior to this summer, Visit Florida’s website included a LGBTQ landing page trumpeting “SUNSHINE FOR ALL,” boasting of the “sense of freedom” in the state and billing its beaches as “a draw for people of all orientations, but especially appealing to a gay community looking for a sense of belonging and acceptance.” “Whether you’re a couple seeking a romantic getaway or a modern family searching for kid-friendly fun, here are some LGBTQ-friendly destinations for you, throughout the Sunshine State,” the now-removed landing page said.
Gone are the pages touting Florida’s top 10 gay beaches and most LGBTQ-friendly destinations. Ditto for those recommending LGBTQ road trips and Pride events. The deletion of content was first reported by NBC News .
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