UPDATE/BOCA CIEGA BAY /ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0100-26 UPDATE-2
BOCA CIEGA BAY DBN 13 (LLNR 60580) IS TRUB. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//062359Z APR 26//
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PORT MANATEE CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 10 (LLNR 22545) IS RPTD DIM. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//052359Z APR 26//
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ST PETERSBURG CHNL LT 6 (LLNR 24975) IS RPTD EXTINGUISHED. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//052359Z APR 26//
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There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
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BAY PINES CHANNEL DBN 3 (LLNR 61230) IS RPTD BROKEN WITH WRECKAGE ON SCENE. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//042240Z APR 26//
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Few Floridian communities are as welcoming to the cruising community as CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Fort Myers Beach! This is a town that knows how to treat cruisers.
HILLSBOROUGH BAY BIG BEND CHNNL OB RRL (LLNR 23027) IS RPTD EXTINGUISHED. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO XSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//042359Z APR 26//
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There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
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There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has a full calendar of events for all ages. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.
MARCH 2026 Gulfport History Museum & Gulfport Arts Center Newsletter
Gulfport Arts & Heritage is seeking board members Are you interested in Gulfport history and culture? Do you have ideas for expanding Gulfport Arts & Heritage’s programming and membership? Consider joining our board of directors! Send a statement of interest to amanda@gulfporthistoricalsociety.org.
Documenting Stillwagon Murals With the restoration of a Keith Stillwagon mural underway, Gulfport Arts & Heritage is assisting in an effort to identify and document murals by this iconic artist located throughout town, and help property owners find resources for restoration. Do you own a Stillwagon mural, or know someone who does? Contact amanda@gulfporthistoricalsociety.org.
March Porch Party: 3/20
The Mysterious Origins of Florida Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM at the Gulfport History Museum Please let us know if you’re attending! Your RSVP allows us to provide enough space, seating, and refreshments for everyone.
Florida is so much more than what we see. It’s one of the most incredible pieces of property on the planet Earth. Created out of the collision of continents, it was then torn apart when the Americas were ripped away from Africa. This is a tale of powerful forces and deep time. This is a story of massive earthquakes, volcanoes, and asteroid impacts. This is a chance to discover the real depths of Florida’s very beginnings.
Gulfport Arts & Heritage is thrilled to welcome our neighbor, Hermann Trappman. Trappman’s journey began when his family relocated to Florida from Rochester, NY. His fascination with fossils was sparked when he found a mammoth toe bone in a construction site at the age of nine and Indian arrowheads on his elementary school playground. Since then, he has been on a lifelong quest to uncover Florida’s geology, ancient creatures, and indigenous people. His artwork can be found in museums and parks throughout the Southeastern United States, in films, books, and publications.
This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the program begins at 7:00pm.
Original Gulfport Walking Tour: 3/14
The next historic walking tour is Saturday, March 14 at 3:30 PM and starts at the Gulfport History Museum.
Join Gulfport Arts & Heritage on a stroll through history in the heart of Gulfport. The tour lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.
$15 for non-members, free for GAH members. Registration is required. Check in begins at 3 PM on the museum porch. Please note the museum will be closed. Public restrooms are available in Chase Park.
Did you know that you can browse and search hundreds of photographs, postcards, and objects from the museum’s collection online? The catalog is updated regularly and is available to view 24/7.
See someone or something you know? Have a story? Share your knowledge with us and the community by emailing HistoryMuseum@mygulfport.us. Email links are also available at the bottom of each entry in the catalog.
We are asking for donations of recyclable goods in preparation for a TBA kids and family art event in collaboration with Eckerd College’s Gulf Scholar Program, centering on creating art with trash often discarded on shorelines.
Donations may include bottle caps, soda tabs, soda rings, plastic or aluminum lids, plastic bottles, egg cartons, wrappers, plastic or mesh bags, plastic fruit containers, snack boxes, toilet paper rolls, plastic straws or cutlery, etc.
Donations may be dropped off at the Gulfport Arts Center during open hours.
All workshops listed are FREE and all materials are provided!
Registration by email is REQUIRED in order to participate in adult workshops as space is limited. Registration for kids workshops is encouraged, but not required, otherwise space is first-come-first-serve.
Jumbled Collages – Adult Workshop FRIDAY, 3/6 @3pm-4:45pm Craft an eclectic collage with jumbled strips of paper.
Foam Stamps – Kids Workshop WEDNESDAY, 3/11 @12:45pm-2pm THURSDAY, 3/12 @5pm-6:15pm Kids will get to make their own stamps with craft foam and create colorful prints with them.
CD Etchings – Adult Workshop THURSDAY, 3/19 @1pm-2:45pm Etch your own design into a CD, then, print with it using our etchings press.
Sock Puppets – Kids Workshop WEDNESDAY, 3/25 @12:45pm-2pm FRIDAY, 3/27 @5pm-6:15pm Kids will combine art and play by constructing an expressive sock puppet.
OPEN COLLAGE GROUP MEETUP
BIMONTHLY, EVERY 1st & 3rd SATURDAY @3pm-5pm
MARCH – March 7th & 21st
Join us for an afternoon of collage-making with all materials provided, completely FREE! Bring your own ephemera to share or swap with others and get to know like-minded creatives in a laid-back atmosphere.
Email us at ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us to be added to our optional RSVP list and receive bimonthly reminders.
A snapshot overview of our last collage meetup of the month of February.
OPEN STUDIO HOURS
Anyone 13+ can use our studio space to work on their own personal art projects during open hours. Studio space is provided on a first-come-first-serve-basis, reservations are prohibited. Artists must bring their own supplies.
There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
Fishermen’s Village MARCH Calendars of Entertainment/Events
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A powerful nor’easter is expected to produce widespread snowfall of 1 to 2 feet (12–24 inches) and blizzard conditions along coastal areas, resulting in nearly impossible travel and potential for numerous power outages.
Key Weather Hazards
Blizzard Conditions: Millions of residents from coastal Delaware through southeastern New England are under blizzard warnings. High winds combined with heavy snow will cause whiteout conditions and near-zero visibility.
Extreme Winds: Wind gusts are expected to range from 40 to 70 mph from coastal New Jersey to southeast New England.
Power Outages: The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy, wet snow is likely to cause scattered to numerous power outages.
Coastal Flooding: Moderate to major coastal flooding and high surf are forecast, with inundation of roads and property most likely from Delaware to Cape Cod.
Travel and Safety Impacts
Travel will become treacherous to life-threatening starting Sunday afternoon. Officials have urged residents in major metropolitan areas, including New York City, to stay off the roads. Significant disruptions to travel and infrastructure are likely, including widespread flight cancellations and school closures on Monday.
Offshore Waters
Storm to Hurricane force winds and seas building up to 9-11 meters within 180-360 nm south of the center during the next 36-48 hours.
There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
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March is one of the most popular months for cruising the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean—and for good reason. It sits right at the sweet spot between winter cold fronts and the start of the wetter summer pattern. For cruisers, that means comfortable temperatures, manageable seas, and very low risk of tropical weather…
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The course, which is approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and meets state boating safety education requirements, can be taken at the student’s own pace. After passing the exam, they can print their own certificate of completion for immediate use and will receive a lifetime card from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The course provides video demonstrations and sample common boating situations for students to interact with to better understand how to evaluate real-world instances. The learning experience includes storylines where the student “boats” to various places and includes interactive learning tools like flashcards and drag-and-drop features to enhance learning and retention. Course-takers will be able to design and name the virtual boat that takes them through the course and map how far they’ve “traveled” within it.
In the state of Florida, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boating safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and proof of boating safety education completion issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The online BoatUS Foundation boating safety course and exam are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as exceeding the minimum requirements for the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
“NASBLA approval of our Florida Boating Safety Course is a meaningful investment in boater safety, said Lynne O’Hearn, Program Manager at BoatUS Foundation. “Boater education is one of the most effective ways to prevent accidents, and this course gives Florida boaters the opportunity to build their skills to better enjoy Florida waterways safely.”
About BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water:
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. Funded primarily by donations from the more than 740,000 members of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the nonprofit provides innovative educational outreach directly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of America’s waterways, and keeping boating safe for all. A range of safe and clean boating courses – including the nation’s only free online boating safety course – can be found at BoatUS.org/Courses.
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