Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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Highlighted Events/Classes this Week |
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| Holiday Tree Lighting Monday, December 2nd 7 p.m. Clymer Park, Gulfport Blvd. S. & Beach Blvd. S. Join us for song and good cheer during the City of Gulfport Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy an evening of light refreshments and festive music presented by the Gulfport Recreation division; meet the Mayor and City Council. Santa will visit and listen to little ones’ holiday wishes. For more information, please call 893-1118. |
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| Fresh Market Tuesday, December 3rd |
Every Tuesday 9 am – 2 pm Gulfport Fresh Market on Beach Blvd. S. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, located along Beach Blvd. in Gulfport’s Historic Waterfront Arts District, is open year-round, from 9 am – 2 pm. With a roster of over 70 vendors, you will find a wide variety of products, including but not limited to, ready-to-eat and take-home foods, fresh produce, plants, herbs, jewelry, teas, art, clothing and live music. |
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| Ballroom Dance Tuesday, December 3rd |
with Carol Baker Gulfport Casino Ballroom 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. $8 admission Call 727-798-3660 |
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| French Club Tuesday, December 3rd |
12:30 p.m. Gulfport Public Library Come practice speaking French in a relaxed atmosphere with others who are actively learning the language. |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 3rd |
NEW TIME 6 p.m. Gulfport City Hall |
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| Argentine Tango Dance Tuesday, December 3rd |
with Kathleen & Steve Prucher Gulfport Casino Ballroom 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. $8 admission Call 727-742-3368 |
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Body Movement & Being Wednesday, December 4th 11:30 a.m. How is this class unique? It reminds one of yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and maybe other practices and yet it is not. It does not focus on repetition of a set of exercises. The classes are built on a flow of movement with a main theme that develops and finds connections in the body that make sense for more efficient movement. Words do not do it justice; it has to be experienced within the body. Is it easy? Not really. Is it too hard? Absolutely not. This class will focus on attention as we work, coupled with body awareness, allows us to find pathways for movement that re-balance our system. It is a study about our own patterns of movement which we can change to make more sense to the system. Classes are slower than most classes, which allows us time to find the connection, pay attention and concentrate on the center and the core of the body. No mindless repetition, but a strong mind-body connection. We allow movement to flow, progressing in a circular motion so as to follow the shape of the joints, utilizing breath, imagery and intention while we work. All that puts us on the pain toward attaining new levels of wellness. |
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Wisdom Healing Qigong Wednesday, December 4th 1:30 p.m. Join me in the search for wisdom, fulfillment and inner joy. We will make this happen through sound healing, gentle-meditative movements and inner smiles. This class will be most warm and loving to ourselves and others. So please join me for a magical hour of happinessl Barbara Newborn |
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Tai Chi Beginner Class for Health and Well-Being Wednesday, December 4th 6:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center You will be introduced to a Qi gung exercise and the 8 Brocades. In addition, you will be introduced to the Yang Family Form. By daily practice of these foundation movements you will gain Balance and Relaxation while enjoying a peaceful and relaxed gathering learning the ancient art and discipline of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an excellent exercise method for people of all ages. Studies have shown that Tai Chi will improve your health and well-being, work on reducing knee and back pains, help improve circulation and internal organ functions, increase flexibility and range of motion, build muscle and strength for better balance and posture and help relax the body and quiet the mind. Call the Gulfport Senior Center at 727-893-5657 to register for this 12 week class. |
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| Latin Night w/ Carol Rivera Thursday, December 5th |
6:30 – 11 p.m. Doors Open at 6 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom $8 admission |
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| 1st Friday Flea Market Friday, December 6th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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First Friday Art Walk Friday, December 6th 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visit Gulfport Florida for the Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk. Find your shopping and dining maps at VisitGulfportFlorida.com and chart your course to our beachfront town! Shop for local art along Beach Blvd, visit a gallery, catch a live local band and dine at one of the locally owned restaurants along Beach & Shore Blvd’s. The Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk event, produced by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Association, takes place from 6-10 p.m. every first Friday and third Saturday – rain or shine, all year round, and is home to dozens of artisans and craftsmen each month. There is never an admission fee for visitors and complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Gulfport events are always pet and family friendly. GPS – 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. |
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| Gulfport Lions Club Holiday Craft Show Saturday, December 7th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Support local artisans in your community! For more information, please email Marie at |
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| Coffee w/ a Cop Saturday, December 7th 10 a.m. – Noon Visit A Friend Who Bakes while smelling the fine aroma of fresh brewed coffee and baked goods, straight from the oven, along with casual conversation. This event is hosted by Community Resource Officer Zack Mills. As always during Coffee with a Cop, there is plenty of socializing and meeting old and new friends. |
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| Elf The Musical JR. Saturday, December 7th 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Purchase tickets online at, Other show dates and times: Sunday, December, 8 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Based on the cherished hit movie, starring Will Ferrell. From Santa’s Workshop to the Big Apple, join Buddy The Elf on his hilarious quest to find his father and save Christmas. It’s all the things you love about this holiday favorite movie with songs that are instant classics. |
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Art Jones Studio Tour Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Behind neighborhood fences, down alleys and inside garages, Gulfport artists are creating in the rough. The working artists of this Florida gulf coast community often show at galleries and art venues around the state and across the nation but are rarely known at home. Once a year artists open their shops and galleries to the public to share where inspiration takes seed and the blossoming of creativity is formed. See the fiber studios where yarn and wool are in spools on the wall, the painting studios where drawings are transformed into art and the ceramic studios where the alchemy of clay and fire birth vessels and tiles. ArtJones welcomes art enthusiasts of all ages to See it, Feel it, Buy it during this 2-day free event. |
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| Ballroom Dance Lessons Monday, December 9th 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Second & fourth Mondays Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. Class space is limited. Sessions run for 3-month period. Please call 727-893-5657 to pre-register. |
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| Gulfport Lions Club Monthly Meeting Tuesday, December 10th |
6 p.m. Social / 6:30 p.m. Dinner Gulfport Lions Club 4630 Tifton Dr. S. Second & fourth Tuesday’s every month |
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| FREE Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 10th 7 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S. The band will play familiar holiday tunes, plus pop hits. The admission is FREE for everyone! |
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Holiday Concert by the Bay Voices Men’s Choral Group Tuesday, December 10th 7 p.m. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Returning for a fifth year, the Bay Voices men’s choral group will perform another popular holiday concert at the Gulfport Public Library. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Complimentary wine, soft beverages and cheese will be offered. Bay Voices was formed in 2007 after several members of the former Tampa Bay Gay Men’s Chorus got together and realized how much they had missed singing together. Since that time, the group has grown in popularity and renown and has performed concerts at venues including the Salvador Dali Museum, University of Tampa, International Plaza, the Sandpearl Resort and several local churches. This will be their fifth holiday concert at the Gulfport Public Library, performing Christmas and Chanukah favorites to ring in the season. Bay Voices are under the direction of Stephen L. Allen. For booking information, contact John Lulias ( Lulias@aol.com). Find out more about the group at www.facebook.com/BayVoices. The event is sponsored by the LGBTQ Resource Center in conjunction with the Gulfport Public Library. The Resource Center provides collections, services and events throughout the year to the local LGBTQ community, its friends and family. Find out more about the Resource Center and the Library on the web at www.mygulfport.us/gpl or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL. |
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| Board of Adjustment Meeting Wednesday, December 11th |
6:30 p.m. Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. |
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| Marina District Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Lions Club 4630 Tifton Dr. 7:00 p.m. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Contact Jim Wright, Volunteer Coordinator at: 727-893-1022 |
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“PRIDE” (2014) NEXT IN LGBTQ FILM SERIES Thursday, December 12th at 7 p.m. The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library is proud to continue its monthly LGBTQ Film Series on Thursday, December 12 with PRIDE. The Film Series is a free gathering to watch a film in the company of friends and neighbors on the second Thursday of each month. Popcorn, candy, bottled water and soda are available. Donations will be accepted to benefit the LGBTQ Resource Center. Feel free to bring your own “brown bag” supper and beverages. Each film begins at 7pm in the Friends Room at Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Avenue South). Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. About PRIDE (2014): This film is inspired by a true story. In 1984’s Thatcher-ruled Britain, a strike by the National Union of Mineworkers prompts a group of LGBT activists to raise money for the families of striking workers. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the LGBT group targets a small village in Wales where they decide to try and offer their donation in person. The strike drags on and the two groups find that standing together forms the strongest of all unions. “A joyous crowd-pleaser that genuinely works.” (Rotten Tomatoes) (Rated R) The LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Resource Center provides collections, services and events throughout the year to the local LGBTQ community, its friends and family. Find out more about the Resource Center and the Library on the web at mygulfport.us/lgbtq-resources or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL. Or contact the LGBTQ Resource Center by email to LGBTQGulfport@gmail.com. |
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Soul Night w/ Swing Time Friday, December 13th is a special Disco Party edition of Soul Night at the Gulfport Casino. Dance 8 pm-midnight to those funky disco grooves and beats. Arrive early for a Hustle Lesson 7-8 pm. Get ready for the Soul Train! Just $10 includes everything; students get $6 admission if they show up by 7 pm and take the lesson. Soul Night happens the second Friday of every month. DANCE LESSON 7-8 PM December 13th’s lesson is Hustle Special Guest Instructor Joséh Marion MUSIC & DANCING 8 PM-12 All Ages~No Partners Needed~Doors Open 6:45 pm~Door Prizes~Cash Bar Lesson Info — Swing Time welcomes special guest instructor, Joséh Marion, who’ll teach the 7pm Hustle lesson. Joséh is an award-winning dance instructor whose dance career has taken him to over 40 countries. He’s a veteran of New York City’s Hustle scene, where everyone dances Hustle 5-6 times a week! Joséh has danced and trained with many of the world’s top Hustle dancers/instructors. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is one of the world’s top dance destinations, offering social dance excitement in a picturesque beachfront setting. It features a rich history, a grand dance floor, a full bar, a smoke-free atmosphere, and free parking. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is located at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. |
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| Clam Bayou & Osgood Point Trail Clean-up Saturday, December 14th 9 a.m. – noon Trail Head at 26th Ave. S. & Quincy St. S. For more information, please contact Wolfgang (Deininger) at 732-310-4932 |
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| 34th Annual BCYC Lighted Holiday Boat Parade Saturday, December 14th 6 p.m. Gulfport Waterfront Each year, BCYC members and members of the general public come together to spread holiday joy by decking the hulls and heading out on Boca Ciega Bay to parade the BCYC way! |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 17th |
NEW TIME 6 p.m. Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. |
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Holiday Dance Party w/ Swing Time Wednesday, December 18th 6 – 11 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Celebrate the Christmas season at Wednesday December 18th’s Gulfport Casino Swing Night with refreshments, lights & decor, plus we’ll mix in the best of swingable holiday music! The whole City of Gulfport, especially the waterfront/Casino area, will be beautifully decorated for the holidays and wait ’til you see the Casino itself, with beautiful lights and festive decor both inside & out! Join us for this holiday dance celebration. |
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| The Strand Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd. S. 7:00 p.m. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Contact Jim Wright, Volunteer Coordinator at: 727-893-1022 |
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| Introduction to iPad & iPhone Thursday, December 19th 1:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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3rd Friday Sock Hop w/ the Legendary IMPACS Friday, December 20th 7 – 10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Come join us for a 50’s and 60’s Sock Hop at The Gulfport Casino (5500 Shore Blvd. S.) Doors open at 6:30 pm. Advance tickets are $15 each or two for $25, Tables of 10 are $120. Tickets at the door are $20. Buy advance tickets at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Blvd. S.) or the Gulfport Beach Bazaar (3115 Beach Blvd. S.). For more information, please contact 727-893-1070. |
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Holiday Marketplace / Gulfport Art-Walk Saturday, December 21st 2 – 10 p.m. Downtown Waterfront District The Gulfport Merchants Chamber presents the inaugural Holiday Marketplace in conjunction with the third Saturday Art Walk, with extended hours from 2-10 p.m. Visit Gulfport, Florida on Saturday, December 21 to support small business by shopping local for those last-minute deals. Holiday Marketplace will celebrate of arts, crafts and most of all, holiday excitement. Stroll the decorated streets filled with exhibitors and unique shops and galleries. Selfies with Santa will entertain the whole family, including furry members, at Gulfport Beach Bazaar from 2-6 p.m. The Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band will make a special appearance and live music appears at several venues throughout the arts district. Regular Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk events take place from 6-10 p.m. every first Friday and third Saturday, rain or shine, year-round. These monthly events are home to dozens of artisans and craftsmen. There is never an admission fee and complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Gulfport events are always pet and family friendly. GPS – 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. Interested in getting a marketplace booth? Artisans and craftsmen can view the guidelines at www.SIKpromotions.com under the “vendor info” tab. |
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Saturday, December 21st 3 – 5 p.m. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. Join the Gulfport Historical Society as they take a stroll through history in Gulfport. The tour examines the creation of this small seaside hamlet; the tour guides — all Gulfport locals with a penchant for history and storytelling — share the town’s history and stories with the group. The tour starts at the Gulfport History Museum where you can take a peek at some of their historic photos. Tour free for Gulfport Historical Society members. All others pay $10 per person. We have a water cooler at the museum; please bring your refillable bottle to fill up before the tour. These tours sell out, so advance ticket purchase is highly suggested. Members should pre-register to ensure they have a spot. We don’t love turning people away, but when the group gets too large it’s hard for everyone to hear our tour guides. |
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City Hall & Facilities Closed in Observance of Christmas!!! Wednesday, December 25th Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. No Yard Waste Pickup This Week. |
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| City of Gulfport’s Arbor Day Friday, January 17th 3:45 p.m. Tomlinson Park, 19th Ave. S. & 54th St. S. We invite everyone to attend Arbor Day to share their commitment to environmental stewardship for a special tree planting. For more information, please call 727-893-1118. All are welcome! |
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| Stetson Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2019 Stetson School of Law, Eleazer Hearing Room, 1401 61st St. S. 7:00 p.m. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Contact Jim Wright, Volunteer Coordinator at: 727-893-1022 |
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Rat Pack Together Again Sunday, January 26th 1 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S. A Toast to the Rat Pack takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. After watching these performers, you will leave the show feeling as though The Rat Pack is still going strong after all these years. link to the show https://youtu.be/mQmp9P7NuwU. |
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WOW is currently installing a fiber cable network inside the City of Gulfport, Florida. During this time, residents may expect construction in the public right of ways. The majority of the cable infrastructure is aerial, however, there are areas in the City, approximately 1.5 miles, where the fiber cabling runs underground. Wow will properly notice city residents with door hangers and is expected to be completed by the end of the 2019 calendar year. For more information, please contact the City of Gulfport Public Works Department at (727) 893-1089. |
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| Calling ALL Teens!!! Looking for something to do in the evenings? Come to Teen Night at the Gulfport Recreation Center! Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. For questions or more information, please call John at 727-893-1079. |
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| Catch A Ride With GEMS! GEMS door-to-door transportation has provided independence & freedom to elderly and disabled residents of Gulfport for over 40 years. Call for more information, 727-893-2242 |
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December Mentor Workshops Just thirty (30) minutes a week, can make a difference in a child’s life! Listen, encourage, be a friend to a child at a school closest to where you live or work. - Attend a 90 minute mentor workshop
- Register to volunteer and obtain a free level 1 background screening
- Be matched with a student
- Get all the resources to help develop a fun and meaningful relationship
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Do you love Gulfport and wish you could be here all the time? Check out our live streaming cameras to see what you are missing. From beaches and volleyball to dining and special events; Gulfport has it all! After all we are one of the most fun and exciting cities on the Gulf coast! |
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| Household Electronics & Chemical Collection Schedule All events are on Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. call 727-464-7500. |
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| Smoke Alarms Save Lives Free smoke alarms are available to elderly and low income households within Gulfport City limits. Call Fire Chief James Marenkovic at 893-1062 for more information. |
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Gulfport on the Go! Get the City App City of Gulfport is proud to announce the launch of the new City of Gulfport app for iOS and Android mobile devices, the newest way to connect with its citizens. The Official City of Gulfport app offers citizens a simple way to submit requests-like reporting potholes, signs, trash or debris, code violations, and inquiring about an event venue. Users can include an address and description, GPS-specific location, as well as a photo of the issue. Once a request is submitted, you can keep track of pending and completed requests within the “My Requests” section. In addition, the City app has direct links to the online utility bill payment system, the City calendar, frequently asked questions, the city employee directory, the sanitation department, and the electronic newsletter signup. The City App allows residents to connect more conveniently with City government to report issues and request non-emergency services. Offering more ways for citizens to connect with the City, please email info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118 with questions or technical issues about the smart phone app. |
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Reassurance Telephone Program Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. Let the friendly Volunteers of the Gulfport Senior Center chat with you on a daily basis. Sign up for the Gulfport Reassurance Program and choose between two call times: early-morning or mid-morning. This service is designed to help you feel secure and connected. For more information, call the Gulfport Senior Center at (727) 893-2237 |
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| Get a FREE Amplified Phone Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. 3rd Tuesday of every month 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. You MUST call 727-399-9983 to qualify. |
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TREATS, NOT TRICKS at the Circle Bookshop! Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. Just in time to start thinking about holiday shopping, the Bookshop is having a blowout 2 for 1 sale on all $.50 books throughout the shop. That’s right, any book marked fifty cents is on two for one sale the entire month of October. Additionally, all cookbooks will remain on sale for half price for the next two weeks, and CDs/DVDs remain on sale as well. Stock is refreshed daily, so come check us out and check back often. All Bookshop proceeds benefit the Gulfport Library and the many wonderful free programs it offers to the community. Thanks for your support! |
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