Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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Highlighted Events/Classes this Week |
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Science Club Monday, May 20th 3 p.m. Gulfport Public Library Attention young scientists! Do you love exploring the world around you through hands on activities? Come to Gulfport Library’s weekly k-5th grade science club every Monday from 3-4 pm! We try a fun new hands-on activity and meet other young scientists and engineers in the community! Parents get to join in on the fun too. For more information, contact Cailey at 727-893-1074 or cklasson@mygulfport.us. |
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Open Mic Night Monday, May 20th 5 p.m. Gulfport Public Library Bring your talents to share with a congenial group! For more information, ask Alex Hooks at the Reference Desk or call 727-893-1073. |
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| Seated Tai Chi Tuesday, May 21st at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23rd at 8 a.m. |
Gulfport Senior Center Tai Chi Attire: Wear comfortable clothing, & flat soled shoes. Bring water, if you like. |
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| Seasoned Sowers Garden Club Tuesday, May 21st 9 a.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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| Fresh Market Tuesday, May 21st |
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, May 21st |
with Carol Baker Gulfport Casino Ballroom 12 pm – 3 pm $8.00 admission Call 727-798-3660 |
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| Texas Hold’em Tuesday, May 21st at Noon Friday, May 24th at Noon |
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| French Club Tuesday, May 21st 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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| Popcorn and a Movie Tuesday, May 21st 1 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater |
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Ukulele Group Tuesday, May 21st 2 p.m. Gulfport Public Library Bring your own ukulele and come to the library for an informal jam session. Group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 2 pm – 4 pm. |
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| Argentine Tango Dance Tuesday, May 21st |
with Kathleen & Steve Prucher Gulfport Casino Ballroom 6:30 pm – 11 pm $8.00 admission Call 727-742-3368 |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21st |
7 p.m. Gulfport City Hall |
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| Hurricane Preparedness Presentation – Lessons Learned Wednesday, May 22nd 2 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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| Laughing Yoga Wednesday, May 22nd |
with Certified Laugh-a Yoga Leader, Cathleen Howard 3:30 p.m. Scout Hall |
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| Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesday, May 22nd |
Gulfport Public Library Social: 6:00 to 6:15pm Meeting: 6:15 to 7:30pm |
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Wednesday, May 22nd is the Gulfport Casino Swing Night, withCharleston Lessons Lesson 6 – 7 p.m., Swing-Dance Lesson 7 – 8 p.m., and Dancing 8 – 11 p.m. Just $8 includes both lessons and the dance, students get $6admission, and birthday people get free admission. Charleston is a vital extension of both East-Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, so everything you learn in these Charleston classes can be added onto either dance, extending your repertoire. The first three weeks of Charleston lessons will be low impact, meaning couch potatoes, old folks, and geeky young folks alike, can do the moves and learn the essential Charleston, with very little athletic ability required. Here’s the schedule — Week 1: Triple-Time Charleston, Week 2: Touch Charleston + 20’s-Style, Week 3: Rock-Step Charleston, Week 4: Charleston with a Kick, Week 5: Tandem Charleston! |
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| Stetson Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2019 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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| GEMS: Marietta Museum of Arts & Whimsy Thursday, May 23rd $20 for GEMS Members / $25 for Non-GEMS Members (Price includes: Round-trip transportation, parking and admission. Meal paid seperately) A collection of paintings, sculptures and beautiful gardens. See the unique Whimsy displays throughout the grounds. |
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Toddler Story time Thursday, May 23rd 10:15 & 11 a.m. Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. If you have little ones under 4, join us on Thursdays at 10:15 AM or 11:00 AM for our Toddler Story time program! Enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, dancing, and socializing! For additional information, call Cailey at 727-893-1134. |
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| Sound Meditation Thursday, May 23rd |
11 a.m. Scout Hall 5315 28th Ave. S. |
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| Chair Volleyball Thursday, May 23rd |
2:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Latin Night at the Gulfport Casino Thursday, May 23rd |
6:30 – 11 p.m. Doors Open at 6 p.m. $8 admission Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. |
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| Memorial Day Monday, May 27th All City Facilities Closed The Sanitation schedule will not be affected |
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| Gulfcoast Legal Services Tuesday, May 28th 1 – 5 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Gulfport Lions Club Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 28th |
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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| GEMS: Raymond James Stadium Tour Thursday, May 30th $23 for GEMS Members / $28 for Non-GEMS Members (Price includes: Round-trip transportation, parking, admission & tour. Meal paid seperately) Take a tour of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home stadium. Stand on the famous pirate ship, visit a luxury suite, locker rooms and more. |
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| City of Gulfport Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Thursday, May 30th - Doors open at 6 p.m. for Hurricane related vendor information
- Seminar featuring Chief Meteorologist Bobby Deskins and Emergency Management Director Cathie Perkins begins at 7 p.m.
Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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The LGBTQ Resource Center Presents Pride Month 2019 May 30th – June 27th The purpose of the Resource Center is to not only provide a welcoming communal space to the large LGBTQ population of Gulfport and Pinellas County, it also establishes a sense of awareness and advocacy for a segment of the Gulfport community that is ingrained in the very fabric of the community; it’s history, unique sensibility, and accepting creative spirit. The LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 4th |
7 p.m. Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. |
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| GEMS: Clearwater Threshers – Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2 Wednesday, June 5th $15 for GEMS Members / $20 for Non-GEMS Members (Price includes: Round-trip transportation, parking, admission & meal.) |
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| Benefits of Water Exercise Wednesday, June 5th 2 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Trolley Market District Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Gulfport Neighborhood Center 1617 49th 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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| 1st Friday Flea Market Friday, June 7th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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First Friday Art Walk Friday, June 7th 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visit Gulfport Florida on Friday, June 7th, 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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| Monthly Beach Cleanup Saturday, June 8th 9 – 11 a.m. Gulfport Beach, Shelter #4 |
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| St. Anthony’s Memory Disorder Clinic Monday, June 10th Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. Must call 727-893-5657 to schedule your appointment |
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| Marina District Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 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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City of Gulfport Flag Day Friday, June 14th 10 a.m. Veteran’s Park 5130 31st Ave. S. FREE and open to the public Special guest vocalist’s and former New York City Opera Singers Catherine & Ralph Bassett. The New Horizons Band of Gulfport pre-opening musical performance begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Technical Events Specialist Kristin Ossola at 893-1118. |
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Soul Night w/ Swing Time Friday, June 14th is Soul Night at the Gulfport Casino, happening the second Friday of every month! Dance to the best in Funk, Soul, Disco, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, with an exciting mix of retro and modern dance music, great for a variety of partner dances (Hustle, Swing, West-Coast, Blues, Stepping, Cha Cha, Rumba, Shag, Fusion, etc), plus group, line, and freestyle dancing too! Music & Dancing happens 8 pm-midnight, preceded by a Dance Lesson 7-8 pm. Just $10 includes the dance AND the lesson. Students get $6 admission if they show up by 7:00 pm and take the lesson. DANCE LESSON 7-8PM MUSIC & DANCING 8PM-12 All Ages~No Partners Needed~Doors Open 6:45 pm~Door Prizes~Cash Bar 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 in the St. Petersburg, Florida area at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. |
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| The Strand Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, June 19, 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, June 20th 1:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| FREE Ride on the Gulfport Rays Trolley! Monday, July 1st TB Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Monday, July 1st • 7:10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Departure Loops Start: 5 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino to First Pitch & 7th Inning Stretch to 10 p.m. |
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For more information and to register for the parade, please visit |
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Florida Department of Health is Providing FREE Hepatitis A Vaccines in Pinellas County On November 28, 2018, the Florida Department of Health issued a health advisory to inform the public of an increase in hepatitis A cases in Florida and outbreaks reported across the country. The advisory reemphasized the importance of the hepatitis A vaccination. Since January 2018, 385 cases of hepatitis A virus infection have been reported in Florida. This is more than three times the previous five-year average of 126 cases. Florida’s cases are beginning to mirror national trends as local and state health departments across the country have worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to respond to similar outbreaks since March 2017. Based on recent cases throughout the region, Department of Health – Pinellas is providing the hepatitis A vaccine at no charge at its five clinic locations; no appointment necessary. These centers are providing the vaccine: - St. Petersburg: 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
- Pinellas Park: 6350 76th Ave. N.
- Mid-County (Largo): 8751 Ulmerton Rd.
- Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave.
- Tarpon Springs: 301 S. Disston Ave.
DOH-Pinellas’ Epi staff is available 24 hours a day for information about hepatitis A. For more information, call (727) 824-6932 or visit http://pinellas.floridahealth.gov/. |
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Gulfport’s Safety Around Water Each session spans five consecutive Saturdays (excluding July 6) and will be held at the Stetson University College of Law pool. Classes are 45 minutes long and begin at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. |
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| PSTA Youth Summer Go Card Haul Pass Only $35, valid May 15 – August 31, 2019 It’s a great, safe and economical way for kids to get around during summer! For more information or to purchase, |
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| City of Gulfport’s FREE VPK Program Enrollment begins May 1st Classes start September 3rd Questions, please contact 727-893-1068 |
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New Scholarship for LGBTQ Gulfport Student The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library is proud to announce it is offering a $1000 scholarship for the continuing education of an LGBTQ student from Gulfport. The Resource Center’s inaugural LGBTQ Scholar Award is intended to help students continue their post-graduate education, whether in college or trade school. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have completed high school by June 2019. They must have a home address within the last two years in Gulfport and be currently accepted to or already attending an accredited post-secondary institution. Finally, applicants must be registered for full-time attendance in the fall of 2019 in an undergraduate, graduate or trade school program. Completed applications must be received by June 3, 2019. Reference letters are due no later than June 10. Please direct questions to Susan Gore, c/o LGBTQ Resource Center, Gulfport Library or at susangphd@gmail.com. |
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Call for Applicants for its 2019/2020 “Rise and Shine” Grants for eligible artists currently residing in Pinellas County The Gulfport Merchant’s Chamber (GMC) has announced a call for applicants for its 2019/2020 “Rise and Shine” Grants for eligible artists currently residing in Pinellas County. The purpose of the grants is to support Gulfport’s and Pinellas County’s creative community and to promote Gulfport as an art destination. Preference will given to artists residing in Gulfport. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Two grants, including funding, marketing/advertising support, and exhibition space will be offered with a total value of $1000 each. Deadline to apply is July 31. Each grant includes $500 up front to be used exclusively for displays, materials and supplies related to the artist’s aspirations; $300 in 10 paid booth reservations at the twice monthly Gulfport Art and Gallery Walks within a one-year period, with direct professional social media and marketing support; quarterly mentorship with a professional artist board member and one-on-one consultations with the art committee throughout the year; and $200 after completing 10 events and a post grant report. All grant monies are expected to go directly into the artist creating work and creating a professional display that can be used for future festivals and shows. |
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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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| Latest water quality information: |
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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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Comfort Reading From the Circle Bookshop Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. Curl up with a good book from the Circle of Friends Bookshop at the Gulfport Library. Popular novels, edgy science fiction, juicy mysteries and sentimental romances are all available for purchase at very attractive prices. Prefer cooking or crafting, then check out the many recipe books and craft books. A new selection of quilting books will fly off the shelves so come in soon and come in often as we restock the shelves every day. The Gulfport Library is located at 5501 28th Avenue N,. Please call Marilyn Field at 727-321-4035 if you have any bookshop questions. |
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