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Monday, January 23rd | 7 – 10 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Admission:

$7 Members | $10 Non-members

Contact: Nancy Welch nancy01FL@aol.com

Tuesday, January 24th | 9 a.m. – 3p.m.

Join us weekly at our open-air fresh market for the region’s freshest produce, arts & crafts from local creators and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard. 

Tuesday, January 24th | oon – 3 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$15 admission | $25 for couples

Call 727-798-3660

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Beginner Foxtrot

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Foxtrot

2:30 – 3 p.m. Dancing

w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher

Tuesday, January th | 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$10 admission

Call 727-742-3368

Website: https://swingtime.info

Email: Events@SwingTime.info

Wednesday, January th

Lesson 7 – 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 – 11 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$10 admission

Thursday, January 26th | 1 p.m.

Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S,

Attendees will learn the basics about domestic violence.

CASA’S 24-hour domestic violence hotline

727-895-4912

TTY: 727-828-1269

www.casapinellas.org/chat

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S.

Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce

City Council Candidate Debate 2023

Thursday, January 26th | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The Gulfport Merchants Chamber would like to personally invite you to the GMC sponsored Gulfport City Council Candidate Debate for 2023! Doors Open at 6pm. Candidates take the stage at 6:30pm and will end exactly at 8:30pm. Please come prepared with your questions for our Candidates!

Thursday, January 26th | 6:30 – 11 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Salsa and Bachata lessons every Thursday!

Social: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Lessons: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

General Latin Dancing: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.  

$10 admission

Contact Royan Phillip at 813-613-7710

Sunday, January 29th | 2 – 4 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Relive the music and comedy of the greatest trio in Las Vegas entertainment history, The Rat Pack!

Well-known performers Tony Sands, Robert Cabella, and Jeff Foote take you back to when seeing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. in Vegas, was the ultimate event in show biz!

Monday, January 30th | 6 – 9 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Join your neighbors for important, interactive Community Conversations exploring new realities and creating a shared vision for Gulfport.

If you have a questions, please contact 727-893-1118.

Wednesday, February 1st | 5:30 p.m.

Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S.

Please join the City of Gulfport as we honor Black History Month with the participation in the Pan African Flag Raising. The event will take place at the flag pole outside of the Library on the south side of the building.

Wednesday, February 1st | 6 p.m.

Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S.

Planning and Zoning Meeting,

6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Contact: 893-1012 for more information.

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S.

Thursday, February 2nd | 6:30 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Get to know the candidates running for your city’s council as The Gabber holds its second Gulfport candidate forum. This forum allows candidates to offer the voters of Gulfport insight on how they plan to face the community’s issues. Gulfportians will hear each candidate give an opening statement and a closing statement as well as stances on specific topics.

Friday, February 3rd | 5 – 9 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.

Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk occurs each month from 5pm – 9pm. The streets of this creative town come to life with artists, musicians and art appreciators. Come join us each First Friday of the month and get inspired!The Gulfport First Friday Art Walk is free to attend with free parking on all streets.

Friday, February 3rd | 6 – 8 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Everyone is invited to a free Opening Art Reception & Exhibit featuring 20+ photographs by Jude Bagatti. The exhibit will remain on display through February.

Saturday, February 4th | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Trolley Market Square, 4900 Tangerine Ave. S.

Check out cars from the past during the 14th Annual 49th Street Business Association So Classic Car Show at Trolley Market Square. Free and open to the public to attend.

This year’s Car Show is dedicated to the Memory of Mike Brandenburg from the Storage House. An avid sponsor of our car show. For more information, please visit https://so49.org/.

Tuesday, February 7th | 6 p.m.

Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S.

Direct Meeting Video Link: Click Here

City Council Streaming Media Archive: Click Here

The City of Gulfport has a Council-Manager form of government. City Council Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6pm inside Gulfport City Hall. The City Council sets City policies, including adopting the budget on or before the beginning of each fiscal year, establishing local laws, and approving large expenditures of City funds.

Contact: 893-1012 for more information.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$10 admission

https://swingtime.info/soul.html

Friday, February 10th

Lesson 7 – 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 – midnight

The Disco Party returns to the Gulfport Casino! Dance 8 p.m. – midnight to those funky disco grooves and beats. Arrive early for a Dance Lesson 7 – 8 p.m., where you can learn the Hustle and other Disco-era dances. Get ready for the Soul Train! Just $10 includes everything. The Disco Party happens the second Friday of every month. 

February 10 – 12 & February 17 – 19

Fri-Sat at 8 pm Sat & Sun at 2 pm

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

A special benefit performance is being presented in partnership with the LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library. This performance will include a talk-back with the cast and creative team following the show.

Regular admission for this performance, including the talk-back is $30. VIP tickets are $50. VIP tickets are limited and guarantee priority seating, a gift, and a complimentary drink.

Veteran’s Park

5350 31st Ave. S.

Saturday & Sunday, February 11 – 12 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Meet local & nationally known artists and celebrate art near & far at the Eighth Annual Gulfport Fine Arts Festival in Veterans Park.

The Gulfport Fine Arts Festival hosts a select group of juried artists from across the country along Gulfport’s waterfront. Nestled against the waters of Boca Ciega Bay, a park where an historic hotel once sat is home to artists for two days. Free and open to the public.

Monday, February 13th | 7 – 10 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Ticket price: $20 per person / $25 at the door

Tickets available at the Gulfport Senior Center (5501 27th Ave. S.) and the Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Blvd. S.)

Dancing | Light Refreshments | Cash Bar | Prom Attire

Tuesday, February 14th | 8 a.m.

Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee on Aging determines, prioritizes and recommends to City Council program approaches to meet the needs of Gulfport aging citizens, consumer protection standards affecting the health, welfare or safety of Gulfport’s aging citizens, and serves as an advocate on the behalf of the aging in matters of local or regional resource distributions.

Friday, February 17th | 7 – 10 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Dance the night away to live 1960’s Rock & Roll music at the Historic Gulfport Casino Ballroom every third Friday. Live music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available in advance at the Gulfport Casino Box Office, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. and the Gulfport Beach Baazar, 3115 beach Blvd. S. For more information, please contact 727-893-1070.

Saturday, February 18th | 5- 9 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District

Beach Blvd. S.

Welcome to Third Saturday Indie Faire! The Indie Faire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.

Sunday, February 19th | 4 – 7:30 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Teacher: Carol Baker | 727-798-3660

$15 admission | $25 for couples

Lesson: 4 – 5 pm: Carol Baker

Dancing 5 – 7:30 pm, to the fabulous music of Daniel Fugazzotto

Bring a friend, they will have a ball!

Tuesday, February 21st | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd. S.

Gulfport City Council will be hosting an opportunity, every third Tuesday of the month, for residents to get to know their Councilmember, ask questions, and provide comment.

For more information, please call City of Gulfport Councilmember, Ward 1 Representative, April Thanos at (727) 826-7138.

Tuesday, February 21st | 6 p.m.

Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S.

Direct Meeting Video Link: Click Here

City Council Streaming Media Archive: Click Here

Contact: 893-1012 for more information.

Tuesday, February 21st

Immediately Following City Council Meeting

Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S.

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) consists of five (5) members and these are the Mayor and members of City Council. City Council and the CRA are two (2) separate entities and as such hold separate meetings to conduct their duties. City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency often hold meetings on a same evening, one meeting immediately following the other.

Contact: 893-1012 for more information.

Friday, February 24th | 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

A benefit for the Enroy Foundation, Inc. Featuring:

• Costume Contests
• Live Music
• Door Prizes

Saturday, February 25th | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S

Gulfport’s Get Rescued is one of the largest animal rescue events in the state, with all profits to benefit participating non-profit rescue groups.

Animal rescue organizations, many appearing with adoptable pets, take over Beach Blvd. to raise money and awareness for their causes. Additionally, animal-related vendors, artists and crafters offer their wares to festival-goers. Pet Related activities will include pet care education, pet services, a pet food and supplies drive, animal rescue groups, free samples, training demos, food, music & more. Free and open to the public.

Old Time Dance

Sunday, February 26th | 3:30 – 7 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Admission $10

3:30 – 4 p.m. Contra Lesson

4 – 7 p.m. Contra dancing with band and caller

All are welcome! You don’t need a partner!

Sunday, February 26th | 4 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Mina Miller, born July 8, 1865 in Akron, Ohio, was the seventh of eleven children. Her father, inventor and industrialist Lewis Miller, was a founder and leader of the Chautauqua Association. In 1886, at age 20, she married the recently widowed Thomas Edison, then 38, who was known the world over as “The Wizard of Menlo Park”.

Nan Colton’s Performances are now part of the Foundation’s Performing Arts Series. Proceeds support the Senior Center Building Fund Campaign

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Registration Opens

Monday, January 30th.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Registration Opens

Monday, February 13th.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

2023 Inaugural Golf Classic

Registration Open for Golfers and Sponsors!

The Gulfport Senior Center and the Senior Center Foundation are working together on the 2023 Inaugural Golf Classic coming up April 1st at Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club.

ATTENTION: Golfers & Sponsors!

Register today for the 2023 Inaugural Golf Classic co-sponsored by the Gulfport Senior Center & the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation to benefit the Gulfport Senior Center Capital Building Campaign.

See the latest report here.

Check out our live streaming cameras here, to see what you are missing.

Online access is provided at the following link.

View and pay Utility & Marina Billing accounts online here.

The City of Gulfport takes tremendous pride in its park system. The Parks Division improves and maintains the quality of life within the community in environmental landscaping and turf maintenance. The division continues to create safe and aesthetically pleasing recreational facilities for all to enjoy. Please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/parks/ for more information.

The City App for iOS and Android mobile devices, allows residents to connect more conveniently with City government to report issues and request non-emergency services. For more information, please email info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118. 

5330 23rd Ave. S. | 727-893-1024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays, 8am–4:30pm,

Thursdays, 8am-3:30pm

The Community Development Department consists of three principal divisions; Planning and Development, the Building Department, and Code Enforcement Division. Business licensing is also handled within this department. We are located in the Public Services Building at northwest corner of the 2401 53rd Street South City Hall complex, at the corner of 54th Street South and 23rd Avenue South.

If you wish to call in a complaint, discuss a case, or speak with the inspector please call (727) 893-1063.

2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1016

Monday – Friday, 8am–4:30pm

The City’s Utility Customer Service Department is located at the City Hall Complex. You can drop your utility payment off during normal business hours at the Customer Service window, and after hours you may drop payments at the drop box located by the front door of the City Hall Complex. When paying your utility bill in person or dropping off the payment, please bring or enclose your utility stub to ensure accurate payment processing.

City of Gulfport Public Works – Road Paving Announcement

Beginning on Tuesday January 17, 2023, the City of Gulfport Public Works Department will begin paving various local roads. This work will continue through the week and expected to be completed on Friday, January 27, 2023. The contractor will ensure residents and business in the effected arears will have access to their properties. For a map and list of streets effected by the paving, please visit https://mygulfport.us/public-works-department/. Any questions, please call (727) 893-1089.

To help improve the conditions of our sidewalks, the City of Gulfport will be conducting a sidewalk network assessment and inspection beginning Tuesday, December 27. This scooter-mounted scan will determine the health of each sidewalk and assist the City in making informed decisions regarding areas of highest priorities for pedestrian infrastructure. The sidewalk network assessment is expected to be completed by mid-March, 2023.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact, Kendrix Anderson, Public Works Superintendent at (727) 893-1083.

Crews are working in the Municipal Marina area completing Priority 2 repairs of the City of Gulfport’s Sanitary Sewer System. All residents impacted by the construction project will be notified with a door hanger. If needed, signage and traffic control devices will be put in place to assist with rerouting and traffic flow.

For more information, please contact the City of Gulfport Public Works Utilities Department at (727) 893-1085. The City of Gulfport entered into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for finding and fixing infiltration and inflow (I/I) into the City’s sanitary sewer system. The completion of the City of Gulfport’s Sanitary Sewer System Priority 2 repairs in the Municipal Marina area is expected to be completed in March of 2023.

The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is an official collection site for rechargeable batteries!

For more information, please call 727-893-1089 or visit https://mygulfport.us/public-works-department/.

The City of Gulfport Private Waterline and Sewer Lateral Replacement Assistance Program offers financial reimbursement after the replacement of a deteriorated residential waterline or sewer lateral. City Utilities residential water or sewer customers are eligible for a rebate of 50% up to $3,500.00 after the purchase, installation, and inspection of failing waterlines or sewer lateral between the home connection and the city connection.

The City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families.

Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today.

GEMS door-to-door transportation has provided independence & freedom to elderly and disabled residents of Gulfport for over 40 years.

Any Gulfport residents 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride. For more information, call 893-2242.

If you have questions, please contact library staff at (727) 893-1073 or (727) 893-1074. Hours are, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gulfport Public Library is open with normal business hours. We are committed to the health and well-being of the citizens we serve. The Gulfport Library is open with limited services to the public, observing best practices for the safety of both citizens and staff.

If you continue to self-isolate and require library services: The Gulfport Public Library has a number of free services patrons can utilize to checkout eBooks, audiobooks, magazines,  or learn a learn a language.

Senior Center Foundation, Building Fund

Golf Cart Raffle

Thanks to a very generous donation from the Nixon Family, the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation will be raffling off a shiny new golf cart to raise funds for the Senior Center Building Campaign Fund.

The ICON® i40 four-seater golf cart is the epitome of perfection when it comes to residential and commercial needs. Whether you’re taking your friends to lunch or transporting potential clients, the ICON® i40 is stylish and extremely comfortable. Plus, it’s loaded with premium features like 10″ aluminum wheels, 4-wheel disc brakes, powder-coated steel chassis, lights, turn signals, high-speed rear ends, durable front and rear bumpers, painted rooftops, horns, digital gauges, and more! The ICON® EV i40 comes standard with (6) 8V sealed maintenance-free AGM batteries, an upgraded 48V ICON 5KW 3 Phase High Torque motor, and a controller for top-notch performance!

Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Purchase now at the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation Office (9:30am – Noon, Monday-Friday) and online at https://gulfportseniorfoundation.org/2023/01/golf-cart-raffle/.

The winner will be drawn at the 2023 Gulf Beaches Law, P.A. Inaugural Golf Classic on Saturday, April 1st.

Veterans Park

5350 31st Ave S.

Veterans Park Memorial Ribbon Campaign

The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation has installed a memorial ribbon in the Gulfport Veterans Park as a fundraiser to support programs and services of the Senior Center.

The meandering ribbon of engraved bricks will connect the sidewalk to the flagpole base at the beautiful waterfront park. The public is invited to purchase a brick to honor or memorialize a friend or family member, veteran or non-veteran. Engraved bricks will be a permanent part of the Gulfport Veterans Memorial Park.

Resources for Renters

Know your rights and where to get help when making rental decisions. This page is designed to help people who are struggling with the rising cost of housing find available help and learn about their rights as a renter. You can also find information on assistance with homeownership.

Pinellas County Animal Services safeguards public health, public safety and animal welfare. They strive to enhance the quality of life in our community through citizen education, public outreach, and compassionate enforcement and work toward the elimination of neglect and abuse of domestic animals within our jurisdiction.

For more information on animal safety, enforcement, the found pet center, and resources available, please visit, Pinellas County Animal Services, at pinellas.gov/animalservices.