Florida city installs Pride bike racks after being forced to remove rainbow crosswalks
St. Petersburg's new bike rack publicly displays LGBTQ+ Pride while complying orders to keep crosswalks undecorated.
December 16, 2025
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St. Petersburg's new bike rack publicly displays LGBTQ+ Pride while complying orders to keep crosswalks undecorated.
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As the state continues to force the removal of crosswalks and street art, community members are seeking different ways to honor the LGBTQ+ community.
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