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| Gulfport Fresh Market Tuesday, May 18th 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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Ask a City Councilor Event at the Third Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, May 18th, 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. at the Gulfport Merchant Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Boulevard South. |
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| In Person & Virtual City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 18th at 6 p.m. City Hall Contact: 727-893-1012 |
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Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday’s at 1:30 p.m. Broadcasting “on Facebook” Wednesdays at 1:30 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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| Fourth Thursday Mobile Food Program Thursday, May 27th, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Gulfport Lions Club For more information on Feeding Tampa Bay |
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| Hurricane Seminar Thursday, May 27th at 6 p.m. The Atlantic basin hurricane season begins June 1. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will begin issuing regular Tropical Weather Outlooks on May 15. Get informed to be prepared during the City of Gulfport’s Annual Hurricane Seminar at the Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27. This free, informative seminar is open to the public. Meteorologist Daniel Noah from the National Weather Service will join us via GoToMeeting. For more information, call 893-1118 or email info@mygulfport.us. |
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Gulfport Pride Saturday, May 29th Celebrate Pride with the City of Gulfport on Saturday, May 29. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m., with the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band leading the parade to the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Avenue for the annual Pride Flag Raising at 4 p.m. |
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First Friday Artwalk Friday, June 4th 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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| Gulfport Community Players Presents, Birds of a Feather A Comedy by Marc Acito June 10 – 13 & June 17 – 20 Catherine Hickman Theater |
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Third Saturday IndieFaire Saturday, June 19th 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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The City of Gulfport Historic Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances Reopen Tuesday, June 1st In accordance with State of Florida Executive Order 21-102 (Suspending All Remaining Local Government Mandates and Restrictions Based on the COVID-19 State of Emergency), Pinellas County Government rescinded the emergency mask ordinance that specifically intended to prohibit dance floor areas within any establishment licensed to serve alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. The City of Gulfport has determined that a soft opening of the Casino’s weekly dance programs will occur the week of June 1. The City of Gulfport encourages people to wear masks and follow safety protocols that they are comfortable with. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local health experts, continue to recommend mask wearing as a proven way to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here is the latest information from the CDC on mask wearing, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/preventgetting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html. |
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The Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Aging is Looking for New Members This committee serves as a liaison between Gulfport’s senior community and the City of Gulfport. Appointed by City Council, committee members consider and advise the City on ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Gulfport. For more information, contact Rachel Cataldo at (727) 893-1231. |
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Dog Park Closed for Annual Maintenance The City of Gulfport Dog Park is closed this week, May 17th (weather depending) for annual maintenance. During this time, the Parks Department will be re-sodding and will take approximately two weeks. For questions, please contact Parks and Facilities Superintendent, Tim Connor at 727-893-1092. |
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Casino Dinghy Dock Temporarily Closed City of Gulfport, Florida Marina Director, Denis Frain has announced the Gulfport Casino floating dinghy dock in Boca Ciega Bay will be temporarily closed, until further notice. The floating dinghy dock will re-open when the necessary repairs and renovations are completed. Any unauthorized boats at the Casino dock will be towed to a safe location. All boaters are able to dock at the Gulfport Marina for a fee. |
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Community Band Needs ‘Direction’ The New Horizons Band of Gulfport is seeking a Music Director for its beginning and intermediate concert bands. The New Horizons mission is to give adults an opportunity to play music with others, whether that person is just learning to play a musical instrument, returning to play after a long absence, or an accomplished musician. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting in an educational setting such as a high school and have some familiarity with appropriate repertoire. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - select music for rehearsals, concerts and purchase
- prepare the band for public performances, via weekly rehearsals
- teach players of varying levels of ability and experience
- provide encouragement and instill confidence
New Horizons was created by Dr. Roy Ernst of the Eastman School of Music 30 years ago and is now an international organization with over 200 bands. For additional information on New Horizons visit newhorizonsmusic.org. |
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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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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges. No one in our community has to face crisis alone. Dial 2-1-1 where you will receive FREE, CONFIDENTIAL crisis counseling, along with information and referrals to a crisis center service or to over 3,000 other community resources. Click HERE to view community resources online. We are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |
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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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| Pinellas County Mobile Collection Events & Haz-to-Go Truck Mobile Collection Events and the Haz-to-Go Truck are convenient ways to safely dispose and recycle chemicals and electronics, such as old computers, TVs, paint, fluorescent bulbs, and fertilizer. These events and collection sites are FREE to Pinellas County residents. |
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The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is 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) |
| 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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| Gulfport Recreation Center VPK Program Pre-registrations are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 VPK Program. VPK is FREE for children who live in Florida and who turn 4 years of age by September 1st. Parents must apply with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. and receive a Certificate of Eligibility to attend the program. For more information, please call 893-1068. |
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Registration paperwork is currently available at the Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. For more information or questions, please call 893-1068. |
| 2021 Summer Recreation Program Gulfport resident registrations began on Thursday, April 1st for the 2021 Summer Program for children who will complete Kindergarten thru age 14. Non-Resident registrations will begin on Monday, May 3rd. Hours of registration are Monday–Friday between 9a.m.–5p.m. The 7-week program (June 14th – July 30th) cost is $495 for residents and $619 for non-residents, which does not include field trips. Summer program hours are from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with extended hours available until 6 p.m. for an additional charge. There will be 25 available spots for the discount rate for Gulfport residents in need of assistance. Eligibility requirements for the discount is either a letter from the child’s school verifying the child’s acceptance of free/reduced lunch or a letter verifying the child’s acceptance of assistance from financial aid or a related program. |
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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 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. |
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| Gulfport Library is Open with Limited Service 5501 28th Ave. S. | 727-893-1074 |
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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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| 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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