On January 6, 2015, Florida was the 36^th state to embrace marriage equality in the United States.   As more states join marriage equality, it the clear that America is ready to become a country where the legal freedom to marry is fully accepted.

According to the US Census of 2010, over 48,000 same sex couples are living together in Florida.  I have married several couples in recent months and they are thrilled that their relationship can now be legalized.  My couples show a deep caring for each other and many have been together several years.

I am honored to officiate at their marriage ceremonies.  The picture is with one of my couples where the ceremony took place on a Sarasota Beach three weeks ago.