""Womenfest lost [funding] because it's a women's-only event. Tropical Heat lost it because it's a men's-only event. That's how this [law] is being applied.""
""We're due to lose about $200,000. Not all of that is direct, but the way that the Tourist Development Council (TDC) distributes their money, about $75,000 of it is for Key West Pride, and that helps to pay for things like marketing, swag, and other things that promote the event.""
Key West will no longer receive state funding for its Pride events starting next year due to Florida's S.B. 1134, an anti-DEI law. This law prohibits local governments from using taxpayer dollars for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Critics argue that it undermines LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion. The funding cut will affect Key West Pride, Tropical Heat, and Womenfest, with an estimated loss of $200,000. The law's application is seen as targeting events perceived as exclusionary, significantly impacting local economies and marketing efforts.
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