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Alexis Fuller
Alexis Fuller, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Hourglass
Height: 5′8″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: World traveler and culture enthusiast. Let’s explore the world one city at a time.
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Trent Rogers
Trent Rogers, 29 Online: Recently
Body Type: Pear-Shaped
Height: 6′0″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Occasionally
Sexuality: Questioning
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Some High School
Bio: Stand-up comedian and improv lover. Looking for someone to laugh with.
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Janay Pitts
Janay Pitts, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Stocky
Height: 5′8″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Occasionally
Sexuality: Questioning
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: PhD
Bio: Tech geek and video game lover. Let’s build something amazing together.
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Markus Skinner
Markus Skinner, 32 Online: This week
Body Type: Lean
Height: 4′11″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Some College
Bio: Aspiring chef with a soft spot for Italian food. Seeking a taste tester for my creations.
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Carolyn Carpenter
Carolyn Carpenter, 31 Online: This week
Body Type: Tall
Height: 5′6″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Polysexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: Personal trainer and nutrition coach. Health and happiness are my priorities.
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Donald Rowe
Donald Rowe, 33 Online: Today
Body Type: Plus-Size
Height: 6′3″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Music geek and vinyl collector. Searching for someone who can vibe to my eclectic playlist.
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Antonio Hendricks
Antonio Hendricks, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Busty
Height: 5′1″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Androsexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Master's Degree
Bio: Music lover and cat parent. Looking for someone to explore new restaurants with.
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Emerson Dyer
Emerson Dyer, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Petite
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Occasionally
Sexuality: Questioning
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Master's Degree
Bio: Therapist and mindfulness coach. Seeking a peaceful and loving connection.
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Tyson Herrera
Tyson Herrera, 28 Online: This week
Body Type: Compact & Petite
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Gray
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Questioning
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Cyclist and environmentalist. Let's ride into the sunset together.
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Nicholas Nicholson
Nicholas Nicholson, 31 Online: Today
Body Type: Curvy
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Some High School
Bio: Yoga instructor and meditation guru. Searching for someone to share peaceful moments and laughter.
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Finding Our Rainbow Family in North Florida's Hidden Corners

Have you ever felt like a technicolor fish swimming in a sea that sometimes forgets how beautiful your scales are? That was me three years ago when I first moved to Gainesville—lost, lonely, and wondering if I'd ever find my people in this college town.

My Gainesville Awakening

I remember wandering into the Wild Iris Books during my first month here, nervously fingering through queer literature and wondering if anyone could tell I was new. The owner smiled at me like she knew exactly what I was looking for—not just books, but belonging. That small interaction led me to my first Pride event at Bo Diddley Plaza, where I awkwardly danced alone until a group of drag performers essentially adopted me on the spot.

The Invisible Tightrope We Walk

Let's be real about something: finding your queer family in a place like Gainesville comes with its challenges:

  • The dating pool feels impossibly small (swiping through dating apps where you recognize everyone)
  • Creating safe spaces in a politically divided state
  • Balancing visibility with safety, especially outside the university bubble
  • Finding authentic connections beyond superficial "gay friendships"

Growing Roots in Unexpected Places

The magic happens when you stop looking for the perfect queer utopia and start creating micro-communities instead. The University Centre Hotel's monthly drag brunches became my sanctuary. The Civic Media Center's queer book club gave me intellectual companions. These spaces exist—sometimes you just need to show up consistently until familiar faces become friends.

Remember, darling, your queerness is not a burden to accommodate but a gift to celebrate. In Gainesville's mosaic community, your piece of the puzzle matters. What spaces have helped you feel seen here? Your story might be someone else's roadmap home.