Case: Naples Pride v. City of Naples

Pride v. City of Naples

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23233360) filed by Naples Pride. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Samantha Past on behalf of Naples Pride. Lead Counsel: Samantha Past. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

Time Sensitive MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

Time Sensitive MOTION to Correct 2 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:25-cv-291-JES-KCD. (AA) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 6 Plaintiff's Time-Sensitive Motion For Leave to Exceed Page Limitation. Plaintiff may file a motion for preliminary injunction, not to exceed 40 pages. The prior motions seeking the same relief, 2, 5 are denied as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/11/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 4/11/2025. (CGW) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

PROPOSED summons to be issued by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (EVK) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order on Motion to Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement AND Order on Motion to File Excess Pages AND Order on Motion to File Excess Pages

Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Craciun Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 1 - 2025 Pridefest App., # 3 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 2 - Security Fee Est., # 4 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 3 - Security Fees (2017-2024), # 5 Affidavit Desear Declaration, # 6 Affidavit Past Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 1 - Fla. Politics, # 8 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 2 - The Ledger, # 9 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 3 - The Guardian, # 10 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 4 - Nat'l Geographic, # 11 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 5 - Emails from T. Hutchison, # 12 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 6 - Emails from T. Blankenship, # 13 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 7 - WGCU, # 14 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 8 - Invoices, Naples, # 15 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 9 - Invoice, Cape Coral, # 16 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 10 - Email from C.Dominguez, B.Barton, # 17 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 11 - Transcript Pt. 1 City Council Mtg., # 18 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 12 - Transcript Pt. 2 City Council Mtg., # 19 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 13 - Naples Police Dept. Offense-Incident Report, # 20 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 14 - Special Events Permit Manual, # 21 Affidavit Soldavini Declaration, # 22 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 1 - 2022 Approved Permit App., # 23 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 2 - Stop Naples Drag Facebook Page, # 24 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 3 - Stop Naples Drag Facebook Page Posts and Comments, # 25 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 4 - 2023 Special Event Permit App., # 26 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 5 - Presentation to City Council, # 27 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 6 - 2025 Pridefest Permit App., # 28 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 7 - Email from C. Merritt, # 29 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 8 - Email from O'Reilly, # 30 Text of Proposed Order )(Past, Samantha) Modified on 4/14/2025 to edit docket text, chambers notified (JDR). (Entered: 04/12/2025)

1 Affidavit Craciun Declaration

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2 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 1 - 2025 Pridefest App.

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3 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 2 - Security Fee Est.

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4 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 3 - Security Fees (2017-2024)

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5 Affidavit Desear Declaration

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6 Affidavit Past Declaration

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7 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 1 - Fla. Politics

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8 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 2 - The Ledger

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9 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 3 - The Guardian

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10 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 4 - Nat'l Geographic

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11 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 5 - Emails from T. Hutchison

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12 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 6 - Emails from T. Blankenship

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13 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 7 - WGCU

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14 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 8 - Invoices, Naples

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15 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 9 - Invoice, Cape Coral

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16 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 10 - Email from C.Dominguez, B.Barton

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17 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 11 - Transcript Pt. 1 City Council Mtg.

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18 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 12 - Transcript Pt. 2 City Council Mtg.

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19 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 13 - Naples Police Dept. Offense-Incident Report

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20 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 14 - Special Events Permit Manual

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21 Affidavit Soldavini Declaration

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22 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 1 - 2022 Approved Permit App.

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23 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 2 - Stop Naples Drag Facebook Page

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24 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 3 - Stop Naples Drag Facebook Page Posts and Comment

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25 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 4 - 2023 Special Event Permit App.

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26 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 5 - Presentation to City Council

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27 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 6 - 2025 Pridefest Permit App.

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28 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 7 - Email from C. Merritt

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29 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 8 - Email from O'Reilly

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30 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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REQUEST for oral argument for Time-Sensitive Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/12/2025)

Disbursement Voucher / Refund

REFUND for duplicate payment. Receipt number AFLMDC-23233357 refunded in the amount of $ AFLMDC-23233357 paid to Samantha Past.. (NLC)

RETURN of service executed on April 15, 2025 by Naples Pride as to All Defendants. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

Amended RETURN of service executed on April 15, 2025 by Naples Pride as to All Defendants. (Past, Samantha) Modified on 4/17/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). (Entered: 04/16/2025)

ORDER directing response and granting 13 request for oral argument. Defendants are DIRECTED to RESPOND to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. #12) on or before Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Plaintiff's Request for Oral Argument (Doc. #13) is GRANTED. Oral argument will be heard by the undersigned at 10:00a.m. EST on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Courtroom 6A, 2110 First Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/17/2025. (JGM) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Jadon on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. Lead Counsel: David R. Jadon. (Jadon, David) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Rodrick McConnell on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff (McConnell, Matthew) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew William Justin Dickman on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff (Dickman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Odelsa Flores-Dickman on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff (Flores-Dickman, Odelsa) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. (Jadon, David) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Anthony J. Wong to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 04/22/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Joshua M. Goldman to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 04/22/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Jonah M. Knobler to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 04/22/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Maxwell K. Weiss to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 04/22/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Thomas P. Kurland to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Anthony J. Wong already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Joshua M. Goldman already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Jonah M. Knobler already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Maxwell K. Weiss already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Thomas P. Kurland already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Time Sensitive MOTION for Leave to File amicus brief by Liberty Counsel. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

ORDER granting 32 Time-Sensitive Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae filed by Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel may file an amicus brief on or before April 30, 2025, and no longer than 20 pages in length. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/25/2025. (JGM) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of hearing on motion re 12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2025 at 10:00 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 6A before Judge John E. Steele pursuant to 16 ORDER.(JGG) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

Notice of Hearing on Motion

MOTION to File Excess Pages Time Sensitive Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit to File Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Defendants. (Jadon, David) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

ORDER granting 35 Time-Sensitive Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit in Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants may file a Response totaling up to forty (40) pages, not including declarations, affidavits, and exhibits thereto. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/28/2025. (JGM) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16976 for $150) by attorney Joshua M. Goldman, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: 23 Unopposed MOTION for Joshua M. Goldman to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)

Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16977 for $150) by attorney Jonah M. Knobler, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: 24 Unopposed MOTION for Jonah M. Knobler to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16978 for $150) by attorney Maxwell K. Weiss, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: 25 Unopposed MOTION for Maxwell K. Weiss to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16979 for $150) by attorney Thomas P. Kurland, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: 26 Unopposed MOTION for Thomas P. Kurland to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)

Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16985 for $150) by attorney Anthony J. Wong, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: 22 Unopposed MOTION for Anthony J. Wong to appear pro hac vice . (ABM)

ORDER on Electronic Devices. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/30/2025. (JGM)

RESPONSE to Motion re 12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Brief for Amici Curiae Liberty Counsel, Chelsea Melone, and Theodore & Kimberly Collins in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Liberty Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kimberly Collins with Exhibits)(Heuser, Kristina) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit)(Jadon, David) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

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MOTION for William J. Olson to appear pro hac vice by America's Future. (e-portal)(JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 05/01/2025)

Time Sensitive MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendants by America's Future. (JGG) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

Tangible Item Received. One USB (Exhibits M through V) by Liberty Counsel re 38 Response to motion. Provided to chambers. (LF) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 41 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney William J. Olson already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/1/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File to file a reply to Liberty Counsel's amicus brief by Naples Pride. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Second Declaration of Samantha J. Past, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 15 - Heuser Email to Mayor and City Council, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 16 - Naples Response to Heuser Email, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 17 - Email for Comment Between Heuser and Hutchison)(Tilley, Daniel) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

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ORDER granting 44 Time-Sensitive Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae filed by America's Future. America's Future may file an amicus brief no longer than 20 pages inclusive of all parts. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/1/2025. (JGM) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 43 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief. Plaintiff may file a reply brief, not to exceed seven pages, on or before 6:00 am May 2, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/1/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically by All Defendants. (Jadon, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 05/01/2025)

MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Cease and Desist by Ashley-Marie Jenkins. (ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 05/02/2025)

Tangible Item Received

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Brief for Amici Curiae Liberty Counsel, Chelsea Melone, and Theodore & Kimberly Collins filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice 47 Motion Requesting Time Limitation. The Court will address any time limitations it feels appropriate with the litigants at the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/2/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge John E. Steele: MOTION HEARING held on 5/2/2025 re 12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Naples Pride. Court Reporter: Brandi Wilkins - Brandi_Wilkins@flmd.uscourts.gov (JGG) Modified on 5/5/2025 to correct Court reporter contact information(JGG). (Entered: 05/02/2025)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 5/2/25 before Judge Hon. Judge John E. Steele. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Brandi A. Wilkins. Email address: brandi_wilkins@flmd.uscourts.gov. Telephone number: 2394612033. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 5/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/5/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/4/2025. (BAW) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Justin Zaremby Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (GL) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

Brief Amicus Curiae of America's Future, Inc. In Support of Defendants re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by America's Future. (Olson, William) Modified on 5/7/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). (Entered: 05/05/2025)

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16989 for $150) by attorney William J. Olson, appearing on behalf of America's Future. Related document: 41 MOTION for William J. Olson to appear pro hac vice. (ABM)

Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

NOTICE by Naples Pride re 51 Motion Hearing As Requested by the Court (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Naples Ordinance No. 2023-15181, # 2 Exhibit Naples Code § 28-32, # 3 Exhibit Naples Code App'x A § 28-32, # 4 Exhibit Naples Code § 46-39)(Past, Samantha) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

ORDER denying without prejudice 50 Non-party Ashley-Marie Jenkins' Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/6/2025. (CGW)

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by All Defendants. (Jadon, David) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeremiah L. Morgan and William J. Olson of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeremiah L. Morgan Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

Time Sensitive MOTION to Intervene by Theodore Collins, Kimberly Collins, Chelsea Melone. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kimberly Collins, # 2 Declaration of Theodore Collins, # 3 Declaration of Chelsea Melone, # 4 Proposed Intervenor-Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint)(Heuser, Kristina) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

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NOTICE by Naples Pride re 60 Time Sensitive MOTION to Intervene of Intent to File Response. (Past, Samantha) Modified text on 5/8/2025 (GL). (Entered: 05/08/2025)

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by William J. Olson on behalf of America's Future. Lead Counsel: William J. Olson. (Olson, William) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Jeremiah L. Morgan to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23344502 for $150 by America's Future. (Olson, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 05/09/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 63 Unopposed Motion for Jeremiah L. Morgan to specially appear to represent Amici Curiae America's Future, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Morgan already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/12/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

ORDER denying in part and otherwise taking under advisement 60 Motion to Intervene. Proposed Intervenors' Motion to Intervene (Doc. #60) is DENIED as to their request to intervene to file opposition to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction. Proposed Intervenors' motion is otherwise taken UNDER ADVISEMENT. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/12/2025.(JGM) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/12/2025.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. See document for details. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/12/2025.(JGM)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Unopposed MOTION for Justin S. Zaremby to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23352600 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Tilley, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 05/13/2025)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 68 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Justin S. Zaremby already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/13/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Cash BOND Paid re: 67 Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride (BOND $100.00, Receipt Number 17001). Copy of receipt to Finance via interoffice. (FLY) Modified on 5/15/2025 to edit text(FLY) . (Entered: 05/14/2025)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jonah M. Knobler, Thomas P. Kurland, Justin Zaremby Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LSS) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

Cash BOND in the amount of $100.00 posted by Naples Pride. Receipt #17001. (LF) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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