LGBTQ+-affirming adult prom to benefit PFLAG Safety Harbor

The musical showcase is the philanthropic side of WriteOne Creative Services, the independent design and advertising company founded by Deborah Bostock-Kelley. Among other endeavors, the LGBTQ+ ally is also a Watermark freelancer.

“Mark your calendar now — to step back in time to the unforgettable nights of high school prom — but with a twist!” Life Amplified shared in a press release, promising “the ultimate grown-up event.”

“Whether you reveled in every second of your high school prom, wished for a do-over, or never had the chance to attend, Life Amplified SPECTACULAR offers the perfect opportunity to create or recreate those special moments,” it reads. “The prom’s theme is a throwback to the 70s, voted on by social media, inviting attendees to dust off their bell bottoms and tease their hair for a night of Saturday Night Fever.”

The era’s fashion is encouraged but optional, though business casual attire is suggested to elevate the evening. ABC Action News reporter Anthony Hill will emcee the event, which will also feature nearly 30 local vocalists, complimentary corsages, a dance floor, grazing table, disco backdrop and décor, photo spaces, mocktails and more.

“This event is for those seeking a lively, inclusive evening minus the alcohol,” Life Amplified notes. “It’s a disco-themed wonderland that will transport you to Studio 54. But this isn’t just about the past; it’s a vibrant statement against the forces trying to erase the LGBTQ+ community.”

That’s part of why Bostock-Kelley chose PFLAG Safety Harbor as the prom’s beneficiary. The chapter formed in 2023 and has advocated for LGBTQ+ civil rights throughout the state ever since.