FLoatarama

10/02/2026

Last night FLoatarama awarded $120,000 in grants through its FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund to eight South Florida nonprofit organizations providing critical programs and services for LGBTQ youth.
Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the FLoatarama Youth Fund Awards celebration welcomed more than 200 guests to Hunters Wilton Manors. The evening celebrated philanthropy, community and the collective commitment to supporting LGBTQ youth, featuring lively entertainment and dazzling performances by the Hard Rock Dancers. Congratulations to our 2026 FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund grantees.

09/01/2026

For an LGBTQ+ young person who suddenly finds themselves without a home, homelessness can mean far more than having nowhere to sleep. It can mean losing family, security, education, employment and the support system most young adults need while finding their place in the world.

Here in , the Sunshine Pride House in City of Fort Lauderdale is confronting that reality in a very personal way.

FLoatarama's LGBTQ Youth Fund is proud support this incredible program, managed by our partner The Our Fund Foundation.

For an LGBTQ+ young person who suddenly finds themselves without a home, homelessness can mean far more than having nowhere to sleep. It can mean losing family, security, education, employment and the support system most young adults need while finding their place in the world. Here in South Florida...

07/31/2026

If FLoatarama has brought a smile to your face, introduced you to new friends, or helped make a difference in our community, we’d be grateful for your nomination.

Please consider nominating FLoatarama in these four categories:

• Best Local Event
• Best Local Fundraiser
• LGBTQ Specific Non-Profit
• Best Social Group

Your nomination helps introduce FLoatarama to new supporters and strengthens our mission of raising funds for LGBTQ+ youth programs while creating unforgettable experiences on the water.

Nominations only take a minute.

Vote today at https://outsfl.com/local/nominations-now-open-for-your-choice-awards

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us continue to HaveFunDoGood.

07/29/2026

Attention South Florida nonprofits, the 2026 FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund Grant is accepting grant submissions until Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Following the successful FLoatarama 2026 annual fundraising cycle, FLoatarama is pleased to announce its initiative to invest in community projects that serve LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida.

FLoatarama’s Board of Directors recognizes that now, more than ever, LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida are particularly vulnerable. While attacks on LGBTQ+ youth are happening across the State in public school settings, community-based organizations that can rise to the occasion of addressing their needs, especially on issues like homelessness, health education, and mental health, will be more important than ever in providing a network of support.

Fulfilling the mission for which it was established, FLoatarama seeks to fund bold and innovative projects that address the unique and pressing needs of LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida. Projects will identify and address existing issues with urgency, prioritizing the well-being of youth. Preference will be given to projects that approach these issues with creativity and sensitivity. Understanding the challenges of working with youth in the current climate and incorporating solutions to overcome them will be hallmarks of any successfully funded project.

Applications received will be reviewed by the grant approval panel organized by FLoatarama. Follow-up interviews may be requested to gain further insight into the parameters of the proposed projects.

As FLoatarama’s philanthropic partner, The Our Fund Foundation is managing the “FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund” and disbursing funds to awarded projects.

It's easy to apply, please review the application prompts below.

https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=ourfund&fbclid=IwY2xjawTXOMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4aDgwa1gwVFhMQTZqTDl0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvHAdSpAbaQ8Q57Y7m2UFyTwpVJBi6Wh--0sS0Un4gyL7RrT_-CaYCgpWkU0_aem_ZXBmfj6-CpxdRHEbMV4Epg

07/08/2026

Relive the excitement of the Seventh Annual FLoatarama Presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood! 🌈⚓
Check out our new highlight video recapping the nation's largest LGBTQ+ Pride-on-Water event, where hundreds came together to celebrate community, visibility and inclusion while raising critical funds to support LGBTQ+ youth across South Florida.



Watch, share and help us keep the momentum going! 💙

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfOXtmxlszY

06/30/2026

Attention prospective grantees, we invite you to apply for FLoatarama's LGBTQ Youth Fund. Our philanthropy partner, The Our Fund Foundation is accepting grant applications now through August 15, 2026. FLoatarama's successful annual fundraising event is proud to continue supporting community projects serving LGBTQ youth in South Florida.

https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=ourfund

06/18/2026

Relive the fun from nation’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride-on-Water event! 1,000+ photos from last Saturday's 7th annual FLoatarama presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL. We left Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill aboard Sun Dream Yacht Charters Yacht Catalina for an epic 2.5 hour cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway dancing to DJ Trevor Oldroyd, then returned for an exclusive waterfront T-Dance to the electrifying sounds of DJ Matt Consola, a performance by the one and only TP Lords and an unforgettable hydro flight performance by Aqua Flight photo credit: Stephen Lang and Carina Mask

Explore this photo album by FLoatarama on Flickr!

06/15/2026

View photos of Marysol Patton and the FLoatarama LGBTQ+ pride yacht parade in Fort Lauderdale.

06/15/2026

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