Stories

Story ∙ March 2, 2015

Hearts Full Of Acceptance: Barbara & Lea Acosta-Meshna’s Story

Barbara & Lea Acosta-Meshna Tampa, FL

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Story ∙ February 24, 2015

Icing On The Wedding Cake: Claudia & Christa

Claudia Thomas & Christa Teno: Florida Couple’s Marriage in the Great White North Finally Recognized in the Sunshine State

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Story ∙ February 24, 2015

The Joys Of Marriage: John & Jose Vivas-Goetting’s Story

"It might seem like a whirlwind romance, since it was less than a 3 week engagement, but John and Jose Vivas-Goetting of Tampa have been committed to each other for almost 10 years."

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Story ∙ February 24, 2015

Together 26 Years: Dan and Steve Warren’s Story

On Jan. 6, Dan and Steve Warren were sixth in line at Manatee County Courthouse, awaiting their marriage license. After 26 years together, Dan Michael Smith could finally be called Dan Michael Warren.

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Story ∙ February 24, 2015

A Part Of History: Malene & Carrie’s Story

"A giant heart with “Malene, will you marry me?” was written in the sand at the place where their love began three years ago. Malene dropped to her knees, her eyes filled with happy tears and exclaimed, “Yes!”"

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Story ∙ February 24, 2015

Love Is Louder: Dean & Rob’s Story

Dean Hanson & Rob Steinfeld Tampa, FL Editors’ Note: This story was written by Tierney Tran in partnership with Equality Florida. “It was like lightning,” Dean Hanson, 51, recalls upon meeting his future husband, Rob Steinfeld, 48.

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