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TransNetwork is a dynamic community organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering transgender and gender-expansive individuals. Through our online platforms, including our website at MyTransNetwork.org and our active presence on Facebook and Instagram, we provide a supportive and inclusive space where people of all walks of life can connect, share resources, and access vital information.

We believe in fostering unity and solidarity within the transgender community while also advocating for greater visibility, acceptance, and rights for all gender-diverse individuals. Our mission is to provide a platform for education, advocacy, and celebration, amplifying the voices of transgender and gender non-conforming people to promote understanding and create positive change.

Get Involved with TransNetwork for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy in Tampa Bay

Graphic design for TransNetwork Open House with a trans pride flag and event details for December 7th.

Welcome to Our New Home!

Candlelight vigil for the St. Pete Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring trans lives lost to violence

St. Pete Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)

Picnic blanket on grass for a community pop-up picnic at St. Pete Pier hosted by TransNetwork.

Pop-up Picnic at St. Pete Pier – Join the Community

Community members marching with transgender and LGBTQIA+ flags at the 2024 St. Pete Pride Trans Pride March

Community members marching with transgender and LGBTQIA+ flags at the 2024 St. Pete Pride Trans Pride March

Community members marching with transgender and LGBTQIA+ flags at the 2024 St. Pete Pride Trans Pride March

Collage of TransNetwork members interviewed by Tampa Bay News in 2024

Community members listening at TransNetwork's What's Next Community Discussion

How TransNetwork Provides LGBTQIA+ Support and Resources

Community members listening at TransNetwork's What's Next Community Discussion

What’s Next? A Community Discussion on Resilience and Hope

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Conversations on Acceptance: Defining Growth and Opportunity

Community members marching with transgender and LGBTQIA+ flags at the 2024 St. Pete Pride Trans Pride March

St Pete Pride Trans March 2024

Adam and friends at the UNI-Tea Dance, smiling and posing against a TransNetwork backdrop

Drag performer Alice Marie Gripp on stage in a creative rain-themed outfit, performing at the UNI-Tea Dance

Andy speaking to the crowd at the UNI-Tea Dance, expressing gratitude for community support.

Andy and a friend sharing a heartfelt hug at the UNI-Tea Dance, showcasing the supportive community.

Drag performer Aquariius on stage, performing energetically for the UNI-Tea Dance crowd.

Group of drag performers posing together on stage at the UNI-Tea Dance.

Lilith, Andy, and friends posing together at the UNI-Tea Dance, smiling and dressed up for the occasion.

Lilith performing a dramatic dance move, death drop, on the floor, surrounded by an engaged audience at the UNI-Tea Dance.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence posing together at the UNI-Tea Dance, dressed in vibrant, unique outfits.

Group of TransNetwork team members, including leaders Devika (left) and Andre (center with glasses), posing with friends at the UNI-Tea Dance.

Lilith performing on stage in a striking red and black costume, engaging the UNI-Tea Dance audience.

Andy, co-founder of TransNetwork, smiling and posing with a friend at the UNI-Tea Dance event.

A Sister of Perpetual Indulgence tipping a drag performer on stage at the UNI-Tea Dance.

Group photo at the UNI-Tea Dance with TransNetwork leaders Lilith (in drag, back left), Stephanie (blonde), Andre (in black with round-frame glasses), and Tristan (purple shirt on right).

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TransNetwork, Inc is building a community where trans and gender expansive people thrive as healthy, connected, and supported members of society

Wednesday, November 20th at 7 pm This event will

Wednesday, November 20th at 7 pm

This event will go on through any weather that may occur.

Those attending should meet at St. Petersburg's
Sunshine Senior Center, 330 5th St. N.

A candlelight procession will leave from the center
and end at the steps of City Hall 175 5th St. N., where a memorial will be held.

Guests of honor include members of the
Transgender and Gender Expansive community.
Candles will be provided, but please bring your own
if possible.

After the vigil we invite everyone to take a short
walk to The Hollander Hotel St. Pete located at 421
4th Ave N to spend time together, connect, unite
and, be there for each other.

Saint Petersburg Transgender Day of Remembrance

Saint Petersburg Transgender Day of Remembrance

Wednesday, November 20th at 7 pm

Those attending should meet at St. Petersburg's
Sunshine Senior Center, 330 5th St. N.

A candlelight procession will leave from the center
and end at the steps of City Hall 175 5th St. N., where a memorial will be held.

Guests of honor include members of the
Transgender and Gender Expansive community.
Candles will be provided, but please bring your own
if possible.

After the vigil we invite everyone to take a short
walk to The Hollander Hotel St. Pete located at 421
4th Ave N to spend time together, connect, unite
and, be there for each other.

Transgender Day of Remembrance was started by
transgender activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a way to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1999. The
vigil honors the lives of all transgender and gender
expansive people who lost their lives due to fatal
violence each year.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance has grown into an annual nationwide memorial for the transgender and gender expansive community.

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Together We Are Stronger

Together We Are Stronger

We at TransNetwork are deeply concerned about the

We at TransNetwork are deeply concerned about the outcome of the 2024 presidential election and the impact this will have on the future of trans healthcare in the United States. As we prepare to enter this radicalized political era, access to essential, affirming, and lifesaving healthcare for trans individuals is under unprecedented threat.

We anticipate further legislative and regulatory efforts to undermine trans rights and limit access to medical care, counseling, and supportive services.

Now more than ever, our community must come together in solidarity. TransNetwork will remain dedicated to advocating for our rights, supporting those affected, and working alongside allies to ensure that trans individuals receive the healthcare and dignity we all deserve.

We stand firm in our commitment to resilience, compassion, and justice in these challenging times.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

Please join us Tuesday Nov. 12 at 7pm for

"Conversations" on
What's Next? Defining a path forward

We all need to gain strength from each other and feel secure in community. Don't miss this evening.

Needless to say, we need each other more than ever

Needless to say, we need each other more than ever.

Please join us Monday 11/11 for Support Space at 3600 Central Ave.

and

Tuesday 11/12 for our continuing "Conversations" series on "What's Next", a question that is on everyone's mind lately

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Thank you @watermarkonline for the beautiful cover

Thank you @watermarkonline for the beautiful cover!

November is Trans Awareness Month,
but EVERY DAY is a day to be proud of all that we are.

Together we are stronger!

Transgender Awareness Month is a more recent initi

Transgender Awareness Month is a more recent initiative aimed at promoting understanding, visibility, and support for the transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse (TGD) community. Its roots lie in the ongoing efforts within LGBTQ+ and transgender advocacy to address the unique challenges and discrimination faced by transgender people. The month of November was chosen largely because of the significance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), held annually on November 20. TDOR was founded in 1999 by trans activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith in memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman murdered in 1998. The day has since become a solemn event to honor victims of anti-transgender violence and reflect on the impact of transphobia.

Over time, organizations and activists began using the weeks around TDOR to raise broader awareness about the transgender community’s struggles, contributions, and experiences, with Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) emerging in the early 2000s. Transgender Awareness Month evolved from this as advocates recognized the need for a dedicated, month-long focus on education, visibility, and advocacy for transgender rights. Today, the month offers opportunities for allies and community members alike to engage in events, campaigns, and conversations that support transgender equality and celebrate the diversity within the TGD community.

Join us in remembering all those that have come before us and celebrating all that is to come.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

We hope this message finds you safe and well. Due

We hope this message finds you safe and well. Due to the unforeseen challenges caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton and the essential preparations for the upcoming national election, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Haute Ghouls House Party originally scheduled for October 25th.

We understand how much excitement and anticipation has been building for this event, and we share in your disappointment. However, we believe that this decision is in the best interest of our community, giving everyone the time they need to recover from the storm and focus on the critical national issues ahead.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and support during this time. Rest assured, we are working hard to reschedule the event and will provide you with the new date as soon as it becomes available.

Although the event has been postponed, your tickets and sponsorship package will remain intact and will be honored for our future event.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Thank you for your continued commitment to celebrating our vibrant and resilient community. We look forward to coming together soon under brighter circumstances. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us aaron.horcha@gmail.com or President@hillsboroughlgbtqdems.org

Stay safe, and we’ll be in touch with updates.

Welcome to TransNetwork's first official office!

Welcome to TransNetwork's first official office!

In this room, we will continue to make good on the promises we have made, to ourselves and our communities, to never stop finding the joy in living our truths, sharing our love, and working to show that together we are stronger.

In the last 18 months we have gotten to know so many of you in very honest and real ways. We've shared the heartbreaks and fear as someone else's Florida tries to deny our humanity and shatter our peace, yet we still stand. Together, we have fought back and gained some ground, but the fight is still nowhere near over and there is still so much work to do.

Stay tuned as we build on what we have already started. Join us in taking back OUR Florida for everyone...

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TransNetwork is about community, togetherness, fun

TransNetwork is about community, togetherness, fun, unity and support. To assist in bringing people together, we would like to create monthly social events. If you have the time and would like to volunteer to help plan and coordinate social events please let us know.

Meeting is Saturday at 11am online. If you would

Meeting is Saturday at 11am online. If you would like to attend, please email info@mytransnetwork.org to receive the meeting link.
Hope to see you soon!

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Volunteers Needed! Have you wondered how you can

Volunteers Needed! Have you wondered how you can help us create community and all the other ways that we are stronger together? Have you approached us and informed us that you would love to help us in any way. We would like to invite you to a volunteer information meeting on Saturday, September 14th @ 11am via TEAMS. If you would like to attend, please email info@mytransnetwork.org and we will send you a meeting link!
Hope to see you there and appreciate your interest in helping us!

Save the date. TransNetwork's next Support Space,

Save the date. TransNetwork's next Support Space, Tampa.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the over

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the overturning of Judge Hinkle's earlier ruling on trans healthcare in Florida, pending the completion of the state's appeal process. In a 2-1 decision, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has allowed Florida's restrictive measures on transgender adults and children to remain in place. This includes limiting access to gender-affirming medical care for youth and reinstating the requirement that such care can only be provided by MDs or DOs.

The Associated Press first reported this news on Monday evening.

Read more here.
https://apnews.com/article/transgender-rights-children-florida-d06a94dae81597610fad0c046d581376

We will provide more details as they become available and as we better understand the impact of this reversal on our lives.

We are stronger together, and this statement has never been more meaningful as we rely on each other for support.

TransNetwork

First proposed 25 years ago, the Transgender Pride

First proposed 25 years ago, the Transgender Pride Flag was first flown in Phoenix, Arizona in 2000, and presented to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on this day in 2014.

Designed by activist, leader, and trailblazer, Monica Helms, founder of the Transgender Veterans Association.

"The pattern is such that no matter which way you fly it, it is always correct, signifying us finding correctness in our lives." -Monica Helms

Thank you, Monica, for your gift.

Be proud

Together We Are Stronger

TransNetwork presents... "Support Space" A new i

TransNetwork presents...

"Support Space"

A new initiative aimed at furthering our connections, supporting our communities, and strengthening our bonds. "Support Space" is open to trans and gender expansive folks and their immediate loved ones.

Wednesday, August 21st at 6pm
3600 Central Ave. St. Pete

*There will be pizza

For further information and reasonable accommodations, please contact andy.citino@mytransnetwork.org

Acceptance can sometimes come effortlessly, almost

Acceptance can sometimes come effortlessly, almost without us noticing. Yet, other times, it feels like a relentless struggle to come to terms with what stands before us.

Often, acceptance is a conscious choice;
—a decision that opens doors to personal growth and new opportunities.
—a resolve to close the door to what has caused us pain, and to never let it happen again.
—a perfect moment that shows us who we were meant to be.

Join us for a compelling conversation where we explore how choosing acceptance can alter our lives. Each of us has our own journey, and by sharing our experiences, we support one another.

Be part of this important conversation—your voice matters, and together, we can be reminded of how acceptance can be a powerful tool for personal and collective transformation.

With guests,

Stephanie Stuart, @stephaniestuart165 – Multi-Title holding performer, activist, advocate, and outspoken proud trans woman

Daylina Miller, @daylinamiller – Multimedia reporter / journalist with WUSF, photographer, gamer, and bold non-binary voice in marginalized queer spaces.

Jules Rayne, @jules_rayne1 - Founder / Executive Director at Florida Transgender Alliance/ Community organizer EF, and multidisciplinary musician.

Thursday Aug. 29th

7pm-9pm

@allendaleumc
3803 Haines Rd N
Saint Petersburg, FL

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