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Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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| ALL FACILITIES CLOSED, FRIDAY JULY 3rd Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Thursday’s Sanitation routes will be picked up on Wednesday, Friday’s routes will be picked up on Thursday, and there will be no yard waste pick up. The Gulfport Public Library will also be closed on Saturday, July 4 |
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| Virtual Bingo Tuesday, July 7th at 1 p.m. Attention Seniors, Join the City of Gulfport and Devoted Health Plans for a Virtual Night of Bingo! Please dial 1 786-701-0127, enter PIN: 273 200 897 # to gain access. Physical bingo cards are available at the Gulfport Senior Center for pickup and virtual bingo cards can be provided via email. |
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| Virtual City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 7th at 6 p.m. Gulfport TV 640 (Spectrum only) |
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| Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meetings 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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Free Face Masks at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom & 49th Street Neighborhood Center!!! |
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| Don’t have a mask? No problem! Visit the Gulfport Casino Ballroom or the 49th Street Neighborhood Center for a FREE mask. |
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Gulfport Casino Ballroom (Walk-up site) 49th Street Neighborhood Center (Walk-up site) |
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| Cloth Face Coverings: Do’s & Don’ts |
Wearing a cloth face covering CORRECTLY can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow these “do’s”. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a face covering. |
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The City of Gulfport is now accepting applications for the Residential, Recovery and Resiliency R3 Program, a grant program aiding individual City of Gulfport Utility customers susceptible to an interruption in service i.e. “cut off” due to non-payment. Residents who are more than two months past due on their Utility Account and within two weeks from their scheduled turnoff are advised to apply for the R3 Grant Program. The first funding cycle will open on Wednesday, June 24 for residents in cycle one with a scheduled turnoff on July 8, 2020. |
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| The City of Gulfport is still offering grant funding for eligible small businesses employing between 3 & 50 full time equivalent employees within City of Gulfport municipal boundaries. Grants in the amount of $1000 are distributed on a first come basis until the fund is depleted. |
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| Individuals & small businesses impacted by COVID19 in Pinellas County can apply for financial help through the Pinellas CARES programs through June 30. |
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Gulfport Flood and Hurricane Information If a disaster were to hit today, would you be ready? Could you, your family, and property survive? Are you prepared? What would you do? Where would you go? These are the basic questions everyone is faced with when a flood, hurricane, or any other disaster that could strike needs to prepare for. |
| Visit www.mygulfport.us/hurricane-center/ for planning tips, evacuation zone information, a list of recommended supplies, and other useful hurricane-related information. Be prepared to stay safe. The Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season ends November 30. |
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| Gulfport Police Department Seeking Public Input on Use of Force Policy Gulfport Police Chief Rob Vincent is inviting public feedback in the agency’s review of their use of force policies. Please see Chief Vincent’s blog for specific information on the changes that are being considered as they relate to the “8 can’t wait” campaign. |
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City Services and Important Contact Information Our highest responsibility to you is the delivery of reliable City Services. Below is important contact information to remain in contact with the City of Gulfport staff. COVID-19 testing is available from Community Health Centers of Pinellas and Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. Find testing sites near you, hours of operation, and more information at www.covid19.pinellascounty.org/testing/. Alert Pinellas – Emergency and Community Notification Service for Pinellas County and the City of Gulfport, Florida. This system enables the City to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of delivery methods. It’s easy to sign up for this FREE service. Visit mygulfport.us/alertpinellas for more information. City of Gulfport, Florida Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mygulfport. Announcements and information are disseminated on social media so followers receive timely information, guidance, and resources necessary on COVID-19 |
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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. |
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Make Pinellas Count! America gets one chance each decade to count its entire population – the 2020 Census is your chance to make sure we get our fair share as a community. The census count determines both the size of our state’s political representation and how billions of dollars are spent on federal and local programs. Public transit, affordable housing, school lunches, Medicaid and SNAP nutrition assistance are just a few examples of programs that rely on census data. Your response is secure, confidential and protected by law. This short survey is a civic duty laid out in the Constitution and it’s also vitally important to our community’s future. Let’s make Pinellas count! |
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Why we need to Make Pinellas Count A message from our Pinellas Census Complete Count Committee Chairman: |
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Your Invitation To Respond The time is now. Help shape your future, and your community’s future, by responding to the 2020 Census. Welcome to the 2020 Census: - It’s quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
- It’s safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.
- Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
- Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.
Getting started: - You must complete your questionnaire once you begin. If you leave the questionnaire and return later, you will have to start over.
- Do not use the web browser buttons (back, forward, or close browser). Use the buttons within the questionnaire to navigate.
- For best results, use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. Enable cookies.
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Response Rates Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census? Stay up to date with a map of self-response rates from across the United States. |
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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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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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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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