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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

First Friday Art Walk- September 6th

Stroll through Downtown Gulfport and take in the sights and sounds of our monthly Art Walk. Treat yourself to the beautiful Arts & Crafts our fabulous vendors have to offer and be sure to pop into one of our many restaurants to grab dinner or a drink. See you on Friday, Sept 6th!

Gulfport’s Tuesday Market

Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

Dive into freshness at Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market! Every Tuesday, enjoy open-air shopping for fruits, veggies, local art, and more. Skip crowded supermarkets and support local vendors. After shopping, grab a meal from our restaurants and savor it in our scenic parks or by the beach. #GulfportFreshMarket #ShopLocal #SociallyDistancedShopping#FreshAndLocal #GulfportLife

Want to showcase your goods? Become a vendor! Apply here: https://visitgulfportflorida.com/gulfport-tuesday-market #VendorOpportunity #JoinUs

GMC Ribbon Cutting & Mixer

Join us as we officially welcome Julio’s Empanadas to the GMC Family. There will be music, surprises and of course, Empanadas!! Bring a friend and your business cards and mingle with community members and local business owners. See you there!

Saturday, September 21st

A fun and festive street market in downtown Gulfport!

The 10th Annual Gulfport Fine Arts Festival

Applications are now being accepted for this cherished juried art show.

Upcoming Member Events

Wine Tasting Friday, Sept. 6th

Enjoy a taste (or two) of four of our recently added vintages at Stella’s Divine Wine & Gourmet from 5 until 8pm. In addition to this Van Duzer Pinot Noir, we will be sampling Van Duzer Pinot Gris, Truchard Chardonnay, and Vina Robles Cabernet. We hope you’ll visit and enjoy this fun and enlightening wine tasting! You just might discover your new favorite wine!

Boutique at 49th Closing Sale

Stop by the Boutique at 49th located at 2309 49th Street S. in Studio 49 Salon for their going out of business sale. The entire shop will be 50% off!

DRV Gallery reopens Friday, October 4th with our first “Evening at the Gallery” of the season! The event will feature a solo exhibition of artwork by David Hosler entitled “Journey into Art”. The exhibition will tell the story – through his paintings- of David’s journey to creating art. Meet David and take in his many interesting experiences. A portion of proceeds will benefit PARC Center for Disabilities.

The evening will also feature live music with Jim Gilmour and his special guest Joey Interrante aka BanJoey. Joey Interrante is a lifelong (drummer/percussionist) who has lived, played, and recorded in New York, Los Angeles, Europe, Nashville, Austin, and now in the Tampa Bay area. 

This event is free and open to the public.

It is that time of year again as Miracle By The Bay, ROC Park (Remember Our Children Park) and the City of Madeira Beach are excited to announce our annual ROC the Barriers Special Needs Field Day.  We would love for you to join us for this special event on Sunday, October 6th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the ROC Park, 200 Rex Place Madeira Beach, FL 33708. 

 The ROC Barriers Special Needs Field Day is a unique opportunity to bring our community together in support of individuals with various disabilities. The day will be filled with fun activities, games, and opportunities to connect with others in the community as listed below:

Disability Services, Vehicle Wheelchair Providers, Assisted Technology Services, Dental Services, Community Information

 This is a chance to celebrate, empower, and support each other in a positive and inclusive environment.  We look forward to seeing you there! Please mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun and community spirit.

Please visit the link to register participants to participate in the activities and also please scroll all the way down to the bottom on the ROC the barriers special needs Field Day tab and you’ll be able to register them right online

Call For Volunteers

Click the link for more information.

The GMC needs YOU!

The Gulfport Merchants Chamber is in need of Volunteers! We believe in the power of collective action, and we’re reaching out to you because we need dedicated volunteers like you to help us make a difference.

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and their contributions are invaluable. Whether you have a few hours to spare each week or want to get involved in a specific project, your time and skills can have a meaningful impact.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Our new Welcome Center located at 5317 Gulfport Blvd. S. serves as the first point of contact for visitors, newcomers, and those seeking information about our organization. Volunteers like you play a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making our guests feel comfortable, and providing them with the information they need.

Event Ambassadors play a vital role in creating a positive and memorable experience for attendees, guests and participants. You will get to be a part of some of our amazing events in Gulfport!

Use the link below to sign up for different volunteer opportunities!

Members Only: Free Small Business Consultation with The Small Business Development Center

Every Third Thursday, 9am-2pm By Appointment

The Florida SBDC at PCED has partnered with the local community to make confidential consulting available wherever you may be. Debra Schweikowsky, our professionally certified business consultant, specializes in finance and capital access and helps local business owners with growth strategies to realize their goals.

To get started, contact Debra directly to schedule a confidential appointment at 727.453.7108, or email dschweikowsky@pinellas.gov.

Aimee Kosta
Executive Director
info@visitgulfportflorida.com

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