Sarasota baker refuses to use religion as excuse to turn away same-sex couples - Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7: Local News

Ron Zammit was raised a Christian. He believes the definition of marriage is between a man and a woman.

When a same-sex couple walks into his Sarasota bakery to design a wedding cake, though, personal beliefs are left at the door.

"I don't believe that I should judge them for being gay as well as judging someone for being a certain religion. That's not for me to do," says the owner of Cakes by Ron.

For 27 years, the only change for Zammit's business was people's taste in wedding cakes. Since same-sex marriage became legal in January, he estimates serving between 20 and 30 gay couples.

"It doesn't bother me one bit or another," says Zammit. "It's a wedding cake, and if they feel like they love each other and want to get married, more power to them."

Sarasota baker refuses to use religion as excuse to turn away same-sex couples - Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7: Local News