FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 31, 2025
Harmon Collective Paints Rainbow Ramp in Solidarity After Pulse Crosswalk Erased
WINTER PARK, FL – As Florida officials move to erase rainbow crosswalks and public artwork tied to diversity and inclusion, local business owners are sending a different message: Central Florida remains a community of love and respect for all.
This week, Clarissa and Casey Detzel, co-owners of The Harmon Collective in Winter Park, transformed the ramp to the iconic former Lombardi’s Seafood building into a vibrant rainbow walkway. The project is a symbol of inclusivity, solidarity with the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities and a direct response to the recent removal of Orlando’s iconic Pulse crosswalk.
The Florida Department of Transportation, at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, is also targeting other Florida cities which have a history and philosophy of welcoming diversity and expressions of inclusivity; most notably Key West. There, the motto is “One Human Family,” and the island’s iconic rainbow crosswalks have long stood as a reflection of Key West’s spirit of freedom, self-expression and the value of all people. Key West officials were told they have until September 1 to paint over the crosswalks, or FDOT will.
Harmon Collective wants its expression of diversity, equality and inclusion to be clear and visible as the state attempts to erase public acknowledgement of commonality and community.
“We hope this sends the message that no matter what gets painted over, the Central Florida community will remain one of inclusion and love, and supports the efforts of all the cities across Florida who are fighting to retain freedom and humanity,” said Clarissa Detzel.
Their statement follows a call to action from Se7enbites owner Trina Gregory (@se7enbites ), who invited local artists to cover her parking lot with murals on September 15.
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✨ Something’s always happening at Harmon Collective ✨
From Trivia and Bingo nights 🎉 to networking meetups and community-centered events 💡 — there’s a space for everyone to connect, create, and have fun.
Check out our event calendar, grab your friends, and come be part of the community 💛 We can’t wait to see you at Harmon!
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We’re so excited to introduce Next Slice: Girls Mentorship, a new Networking Pizza initiative created in collaboration with @hilite.youth.programs and @harmoncollective 🍕✨
Next Slice is designed for 5th–8th grade girls who are looking to build confidence, make positive friendships, learn real-life skills, and be encouraged by strong women leaders in our community.
Our first meetup will be:
Saturday, June 7
3:30–5:30 PM
Harmon Collective, Winter Park
This is more than just a girls’ event. It’s a safe, fun, and empowering space where girls can be themselves, ask questions, laugh, learn, and walk away feeling more connected and confident.
At Networking Pizza, we believe mentorship starts early and sometimes all it takes is one conversation, one leader, or one room full of positive energy to make a lasting impact.
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation to the table. 💛
Your girl can sit with us!
Grab her spot today on Eventbrite! Pizza & drinks included. This is a drop/off pick/up event.
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We had the absolute best time last week with @otowncrossfit ✨
Community is at the heart of everything we do — laughing together, showing up together, and making memories along the way. From the fun outfits to the nonstop smiles, our “Anything But Athletic Wear” event was one for the books 🤩
So grateful for times like these and the people who make them special. ✨🖤
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🦋Drop by @harmoncollective Saturday 5/16, 10 am - noon as we paint clay butterflies for the @iawh_fln
🧻Bring your donations for @theumbrellabrigade ☂️🌈
🗣️All levels of participation are welcome. Paint on your own or sit with us and chat about how our community has been showing up for immigrant neighbors.
🧡We’ll have lawn signs available too!
👯♀️You’ve ASKED for it, we’ve DREAMED about it, and finally it’s HERE!!
Details and sign up coming super soon 👀
DM us if you want first dibs!
#winterpark #girlsmentorship #youthadvocate
We turned this place into a runway
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Anything but athletic wear for Cinco de Mayo, with @otowncrossfit
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We can’t wait for the next event with you guys!!!
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Mother’s Day Matcha Menu: includes Saturday and Sunday 05/09 & 05/10! While supplies last! Special weekend matcha menu featuring some lovely fruity matcha offerings. Bring mom to grab a matcha while you spoil the most special person all weekend long! Love YOU MOM! @harmoncollective and @kiwi.and.fern will have an assortment of lovely gifts any mom would love.
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