Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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| City Hall & Facilities Closed Monday, January 18th Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Sanitation schedule will not be affected. |
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| Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, January 19th 9 a.m. – 3 p.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. With social distancing and safety protocols in place to keep vendors and shoppers safe, the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market offers people an outdoor venue where they can safely shop. |
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| In Person & Virtual City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 19th at 6 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater Contact: 727-893-1012 |
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Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. Broadcasting “live on Facebook” Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Check on updates for your area and learn about recent incidents related to vehicle, residential burglaries, BOLO’s and stolen vehicles. For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Wright Volunteer Coordinator at 727-893-1022 or jwright@mygulfport.us. |
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| Identity Theft Awareness Week Monday, February 1st 2 – 3 p.m. Please join us online or by telephone to learn: - The different types of identity theft
- Ways your identity may be stolen
- Tips to protect your personal & financial information
- What steps to take if you fall victim to identity theft
For more information, contact Anna Marie Millett with Pinellas County Consumer Protection 727-464-6617. |
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First Friday Artwalk Friday, February 5th from 5 – 9 p.m. Downtown Waterfront District First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage our arts loving community in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber, all safety protocols are met and exceeded to ensure a safe and entertaining night out for the entire family. Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more. |
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| 2021 12th Annual So Classic Car Show Saturday, February 6th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trolley Market Square 49th Street South Business Association is working on a FUN project for everyone. After months of practicing the safe distancing at home, it is time to get out and re-emerge into the community our projected car show date is February 6, 2021. Our goal will be to provide; FREE Admission to Bounce Houses for the kids, Music throughout the day, A Car Show for all ages, Hot Dogs $2.00, Hamburgers $3.00, chips and Sodas $1.00. |
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Gulfport Candidate’s Debate Thursday, February 11th, 6 – 8 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater The Gabber Newspaper and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce will co-host the Gulfport In Person/Zoom Candidate’s Debate on Thursday, February 11th at the Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport. Social distancing and mask protocols will be enforced. For more information, please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gulfport-debates-tickets-131452817917. |
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Gulfport Fine Arts Festival February 13 – 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate art, near and far, at the Gulfport Fine Arts Festival, set against the idyllic backdrop of Boca Ciega Bay in Gulfport Florida. Meet local and nationally known artists and add to your collection. |
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Third Saturday IndieFaire Saturday, February 20th from 5 – 9 p.m. Downtown Waterfront District Welcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire 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. |
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2021 Great American Cleanup – Clam Bayou Cleanup Clam Bayou Nature Park, Miriam St. S. Saturday, March 20th, 9 a.m. – noon |
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This is a perfect opportunity to volunteer your groups, family members, neighbors or just come on down solo to meet everyone and enjoy a beautiful morning at Clam Bayou. Directions to Clam Bayou are 49th Street S. to 29th Ave S. east to Miriam St. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather appropriate clothing. Cleanup supplies and drinks will be provided. For more information, please contact the Gulfport Grassroots at 732-310-4932. |
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COVID-19 Response & Recommendations Where to Get Help Contact 211 Tampa Bay Cares by texting your zip code to 898211 or dialing 211 (available 24 hours a day). Pinellas County has also established a dedicated COVID-19 webpage where citizens can find in-depth information on the virus, links to resources and regular updates. CDR Health COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination You must “Create an Account” in order to get Tested or schedule your Vaccination Appointment. Once you have created your account, you still need to schedule your vaccination appointment and complete the medical screening questionnaire by clicking “GET VACCINATED” on the homepage of your account screen. For customer support questions, please contact us: |
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| Protect Yourself, Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams If you believe you have been the victim of•COVID-19 fraud, immediately report it to: - HHS-OIG Hotline: 1-800-HHS-TIPS I tips.hhs.gov
- FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI I ic3.gov
- CMS/Medicare Hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE
For accurate, up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit: |
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| ALERTPinellas Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the community’s emergency notification service. – Alert Pinellas. |
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| Household Electronics & Chemical Collection Center (HEC3) Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and 2855 109th Ave. N., St. Petersburg |
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The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is now an official collection site for rechargeable batteries! Only batteries weighing 11 lbs. or less, and cellphones (with or without their batteries) are accepted. The Call2Recycle program does not accept wet cell batteries. |
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Rechargeable Batteries Accepted: • Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) • Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) • Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) • Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn) • Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) |
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Batteries NOT Accepted: • Single-use (Alkaline, Lithium etc.) • non-rechargeable batteries • Wet cell Ni-Cd • Wet cell lead acid vehicle batteries |
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For questions, please call the Public Works Department at 727-893-1089. |
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City of Gulfport Senior Center Telephone Reassurance Program: Keeping you Safe and Connected 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. |
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| Catch A Ride With GEMS The Gulfport Extended Mobility Service (GEMS) run thru the Senior Center has resumed limited, essential transportation services to grocery stores, medical appointments, etc. 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. |
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| Gulfport Library is Open with Limited Service 5501 28th Ave. S. | 727-893-1074 |
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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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| The City of Gulfport is Proud To Be A Tree City USA Community |
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| Latest Beach Water Quality Sampling Data: |
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| City of Gulfport High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program For more information, please visit or contact 727-893-1016. |
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| Gulfport on the Go! Get the City App 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. |
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