Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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Virtual/Regular Events & Meetings |
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| Gulfport Fresh Market Tuesday, March 30th 9 a.m. – 2 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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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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First Friday Artwalk Friday, April 2nd 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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| Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3rd at 10 a.m. Gulfport Recreation Center Ages 0-11 Please bring your own basket Masks are required and please practice social distancing |
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| In Person & Virtual City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 6th at 6 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater Contact: 727-893-1012 |
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Memorial Dedication at Veterans Park for Gulfport Resident, Steven Jay Robin Saturday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m. Spearheaded by City Councilmember, Ward IV Representative, Michael Fridovich, the City of Gulfport will honor the late, Steven J. Robin of the United States Navy with a memorial dedication at Veterans Park. Steven J. Robin was assigned to the USS Pueblo in 1967, captured on January 23, 1968, and held as a Prisoner of War in North Korea until his release on December 23, 1968. The City of Gulfport was Steven Jay Robin’s adopted home. The event is free and open to the public. The ceremonies include accounts from keynote speaker Richard Rogala, a crewmember of the USS Pueblo. For more information, please contact City Councilmember, Ward IV Representative, Michael Fridovich at (727) 826-7355 or by email at mfridovich@mygulfport.us. |
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Third Saturday IndieFaire Saturday, April 17th 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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Ask a Councilmember Event at Third Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, April 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 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 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Located at the Gulfport Merchant Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Boulevard South, during the Tuesday Fresh Market, City Councilmember April Thanos will be the first Councilmember on Tuesday, March 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. |
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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. For a COVID-19 Vaccine, please register with the Florida Dept. of Health with the CDR Maguire Patient Portal, PatientPortalFL.com, or by phone at (844) 770-8548 and you will be contacted to schedule your appointment as appointments become available. |
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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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Hello volunteers! We love our volunteers and we sure could always use your help. Here’s how you can be involved with Gulfport. First Friday Art Walk! We need volunteers to assist artists with set-up, as well as ambassadors to stroll the event and help direct people and answer questions. Third Saturday Indie Night Market! We need volunteers to assist artists, artisans, and makers with set-up, as well as ambassadors to stroll the event and help direct people and answer questions. Here’s how it works, in three easy steps: - Click this link to see where we need volunteers.
- Review the options listed and choose the spot (or spots) you like.
- Sign up! It’s easy; you don’t need to register or keep a password on the website.
Note that signup.com doesn’t share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact us so we can sign you up manually. Questions? Email us. Thank you for supporting your local chamber of commerce. |
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| Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. The Program allows for the payment to utility companies, the purchase of blankets, portable heaters and fans. |
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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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| 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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| Latest Beach Water Quality Sampling Data: |
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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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