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Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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Highlighted Events/Classes this Week |
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International Dance Class w/ Carol Baker & Paul Kirk Monday, September 16th 7 – 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom $10 admission Call 727-798-3660 Dances are world wide, and show great popularity! Come and Join the International Dance Class on Monday evening the second week in September. Instructor Paul Kirk will be instructing a World Class Standard of Ballroom Dancing. Techniques and the Philosophical approach will bring about a new and fresh beginning, especially when it comes from the Champions of the World! |
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| Fresh Market Tuesday, September 17th |
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, September 17th |
with Carol Baker Gulfport Casino Ballroom 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. $8 admission Call 727-798-3660 |
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| French Club Tuesday, September 17th |
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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| Argentine Tango Dance Tuesday, September 17th |
with Kathleen & Steve Prucher Gulfport Casino Ballroom 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. $8 admission Call 727-742-3368 |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 17th |
7 p.m. Gulfport City Hall |
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Swing Night w/ Swing Time Wednesday, September 18th |
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| The Strand Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Gulfport Recreation Center 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, September 19th 1:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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| Latin Night w/ Carol Rivera Thursday, September 19th |
6:30 – 11 p.m. Doors Open at 6 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom $8 admission |
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Thursday, September 19th 7 – 9 p.m. Join the Gulfport Historical Society as they take a stroll through history in Gulfport. The tour examines the creation of this small seaside hamlet; the tour guides, all Gulfport locals with a penchant for history and storytelling, share the town’s history and stories with the group. The tour starts at the Gulfport History Museum where you can take a peek at some of their historic photos. Please note that this event is on our “summer schedule”, from May through September, we’ll be offering walking tours every third Thursday at 7 pm. Tour free for Gulfport Historical Society members. All others pay $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org. We have a water cooler at the museum; please bring your refillable bottle to fill up before the tour. These tours sell out, so advance ticket purchase is highly suggested. Members should pre-register to ensure they have a spot. We don’t love turning people away, but when the group gets too large it’s hard for everyone to hear our tour guides. |
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| Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Friday, September 20th The James Museum Tuesday, September 24th Gulfport Senior Center |
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FREE Family Movie Saturday, September 21st 1:30 p.m. Join us for a screening of the live action movie based on the popular Pokémon game starring Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton. Call 727-893-1074 for movie title. |
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Third Saturday Art Walk Saturday, September 21st 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visit Gulfport Florida 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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| Contra Dance with Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance Sunday, September 22nd |
3:30 – 7 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom $8 admission |
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| FREE Ride on the Gulfport Rays Trolley! Monday, September 23rd TB Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Monday, September 23 • 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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| Gulfcoast Legal Services Tuesday, September 24th 1 – 5 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Gulfport Lions Club Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 24th |
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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| Stetson Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Stetson School of Law, Eleazer Hearing Room, 1401 61st 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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Keith Stillwagon Benefit Art Auction Friday, September 27th 6 – 10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. There will be live music by well known names that you can dance to like nobody’s watching! A full cash bar, both a silent auction and a live auction featuring the works of Army Veteran and well known artist Keith Stillwagon. Plus plenty of Gulfport weirdness to accompany the festivities and much more. Mark it on your calendar, this will be a Gulfport event you will not want to miss! |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 1st |
7 p.m. Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. |
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Gulfport Public Safety Night Thursday, October 3rd 5 – 8 p.m. Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. We have a new name and a new venue location! Mark your calendars and plan to get to know your neighbor and our 1st responders! The date is set for the City of Gulfport’s Public Safety Night (formally Gulfport Night Out). This interactive community event is on Thursday, October 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Michael J. Yates Recreation Complex at 5730 Shore Blvd. S. in Gulfport. All residents can meet our officers from the Gulfport Police Department, Gulfport Fire Department and other community partners. Check out Gulfport’s Police and Fire vehicles as well as the Marine unit. Neighborhood Watch will be on hand to discuss how you can get involved in your own neighborhood. C.E.R.T. also will offer information on other volunteer opportunities for emergency situations. The Gulfport Library will host children’s activities. Tampa Bay Ray’s gear, bicycles, prize baskets and our grand prize, a Ring 2 doorbell are just some of the many giveaways we have in store. If you are an interested local business that would like to support by donating a gift for our free raffle drawings please contact Gail Biron at with your business logo attached to gbiron@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1049. If you are a local food establishment that would like to donate your favorite dish, please contact Shirley DiBucci with your business logo attached to sdibucci@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1041. Ample parking is available at the Gulfport Beach parking lot on Shore Blvd. S. We welcome all to meet your neighbors, friends and community partners while coming together for neighborhood awareness. Gulfport’s Public Safety Night is a free event organized by the Gulfport Police Department and the city of Gulfport. |
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| 1st Friday Flea Market Friday, October 4th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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Friday, October 4th 8 – 9:30 p.m. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. Sure, everyone’s heard of the ghost at the Peninsula, but what about other hauntings in Gulfport? Join one of our spirits as they lead you on a ghostly tour through Gulfport’s history. This tour was created by Deborah Frethem, who wrote the book “literally” on haunted Gulfport. Your ticket price benefits the Gulfport Historical Society, the nonprofit that runs the Gulfport History Museum, offers porch parties and can help research your home’s history. We have a water cooler at the museum; please bring your refillable bottle to fill up before the tour. Thanks for supporting local history and preservation efforts! This tour is free for Gulfport Historical Society members and $10 for everyone else. Members MUST register for the tour, and please make sure you have your photo ID and membership card on hand the night of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org. |
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| LGBT Senior Resource Fair Saturday, October 5th 9 a.m. – Noon Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. Come out and meet LGBT friendly businesses with resources for seniors! FREE admission! Vendor fair, door prizes and a delicious breakfast for first 100 attendees! |
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Annual Bountiful Minds Festival & Iris Awards Saturday, October 5th 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Every year, NAMI Pinellas supports and empowers the hundreds of individuals and families affected by mental illness. None of this could be done without the support of our community and volunteers! We are giving thanks to all of our supporters for their dedication to spreading the NAMI Pinellas mission to build better lives for our neighbors affected by mental illness. Come out and join us at our FREE event, Bountiful Minds Festival 2019! We will have food, fun, games and mindful celebration. Register today by going on the link below! |
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| Marina District Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, October 9, 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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| Flu Shot Fair Thursday, October 10th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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1960’s Soul Night w/ Swing Time Friday, October 11th is a special 1960’s Edition of Soul Night at the Gulfport Casino! We’re taking it back to the roots of soul! Dance 8 pm-midnight to the best in 1960’s Motown, Funk, Soul, Rhythm & Blues. Arrive early for a Carolina Shag Lesson 7-8 pm. 1960’s-inspired costumes are encouraged! Just $10 includes everything; students get $6 admission if they show up by 7pm and take the lesson. Soul Night happens the second Friday of every month. DANCE LESSON 7-8 PM October 11th’s lesson is Carolina Shag Special Guest Instructor Renee Lipman MUSIC & DANCING 8 PM-12 All Ages~No Partners Needed~Doors Open 6:45 pm~Door Prizes~Cash Bar Lesson Info — Swing Time welcomes special guest instructor, Renee Lipman, who’ll teach the 7pm Carolina Shag lesson. Renee has brought Carolina Shag to Tampa Bay for the last four years. She recently had the opportunity to compete and win first place with Shag champion, Brennar Goree. 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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3rd Friday Sock Hop w/ the Legendary IMPACS Friday, October 18th 7 – 10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Come join us for a 50’s and 60’s Sock Hop at The Gulfport Casino (5500 Shore Blvd. S.) Doors open at 6:30 pm. Advance tickets are $15 each or two for $25, Tables of 10 are $120. Tickets at the door are $20. Buy advance tickets at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Blvd. S.) or the Gulfport Beach Bazaar (3115 Beach Blvd. S.). For more information, please contact 727-893-1070. |
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City of Gulfport Junk Drop Saturday, October 19th 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. Bring your Gulfport I.D. and your junk to the City of Gulfport Junk Drop at the Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. on Saturday, October 19, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Drop your junk off and the City will dispose of it at no charge. Pinellas County HAZ-TO-GO will also be there collecting electronics and chemicals FREE of charge. Proof of Gulfport residency required. Please, no firearms, drugs, needles, tires, explosives, liquor or plants. For questions or more information, please call 727-893-1089 and for information on what you can bring, please visit http://www.pinellascounty.org/solidwaste/haz-to-go.htm. |
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Book Launch – The Tales of the Animal Heroes of Livingston Cove Sunday, October 20th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tomlinson Park Green Space, 19 Ave. & 54th St. S. Free and open to the public with complimentary food and beverage. Pinellas County Animal Shelter will be there for adoption opportunities. A portion of the book sales will go to the MyFoundation. For more information, please contact Linda Davis-Grimes at 810-334-9460. About the Book Lost charms, selfish crows, scary forests, and mad dogs! There are so many problems to solve. Thankfully, a group of special animal heroes have the solutions. While living in their small village, steadfast McGovern, beautiful EllaBella, energetic Paddy, silly Tank, and brave Duke have made it their mission to help lost animals and children, stop bullies, and run down thieves. Throughout all their adventures, the Livingston Cove Gang remind us that we are at our best when we keep our imaginations active and our hearts open while focusing on helping others. In this delightful children’s tale, a band of brave and special animals prove that values and morals still exist and that humans and animals can always learn from each other. |
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6th Annual Monster Mash Saturday, October 26th 7 – 11 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Everyone loves Halloween! Scary, funny, creative costumes, parties, ghosts & goblins. That’s why the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation are hosting the sixth Annual Monster Mash. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. They can be purchased at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar located at 3115 Beach Blvd. S. There will be a live band, costume contest, silent auction, great prizes, fabulous food & more. For more information, please contact 727-893-1244. |
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SPOOKTAKULAR HALLOWEEN BASH Thursday, October 31st 7 – 9 p.m. Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. The City of Gulfport’s Recreation Division is excited and preparing for their 2019 Spooktakular Halloween Bash set for Thursday, October 31st at the Gulfport Recreation Center located at 5730 Shore Blvd. S. All the spooktakular festivities will begin at 7 p.m. The bash will include Trunk-or-Treat, a frightful Haunted House, a Boo-Room for toddlers, carnival games with candy/prizes, a Haunted Snack Shack and a Costume Contest for the children and their family. The Haunted Snack Shack will sell hot dogs for a $1, “potion” for 50¢, chips for 50¢ and popcorn for 50¢. The Costume Contest will begin at 8:00 p.m. Winners will be chosen from eight age categories: 0-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-17 and Family. There will be three awards given in each age category. The fun ends at 9 p.m. Plan to be there, as we are “dying” to see you! For more event information, please call (727) 893-1068. |
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Trolley Market Square – Blues & Brews Festival Saturday, November 2nd Noon – 10 p.m. Trolley Market Square FREE Family FUN Day! The Brews and Blues Festival will return in 2019 on November 2nd. Formerly the Tangerine Greenway, we are excited to have the event in the newly constructed Trolley Market Square site at 4901 Tangerine Greenway, Gulfport, Fl. The 49th Street South Business Association (SO49) is working with the City of Gulfport and many of our valued sponsors on making 2019 our biggest year yet. With 10 hours of great music from renowned headliner blues bands, this is one of the biggest free music events in Gulfport and the Tampa Bay area. Save the date and come out and enjoy a day of free blues music by great bands! |
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Proud to “Serve” at Heroes Weekend in Gulfport! Sunday, November 10, 2019 |
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Whether you served in the military or serve on the volleyball court, join in the City of Gulfport and VETsports Heroes Weekend on Sunday, November 10. It’s a great way for the community to participate in Veteran’s Day while giving back to local Veterans. To register for the volleyball tournament, please visit |
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Gulfport residents, dust off your unused stuff and clear out the clutter and sign up for the permit free bi-annual City of Gulfport City Wide Yard Sale, scheduled for Saturday, November 23 (rain date, Sunday, November 24). Do not miss this incredible opportunity to have your Gulfport address on the brochure for added visibility for free. The City of Gulfport is now kindly accepting addresses to be added to this year’s City Wide Yard Sale brochure. Deadline to sign up is November 15 in order to make print deadline. To have your address listed in the brochure, please visit |
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| Get your Business Around the Volleyball Court! Attention, local merchants! The City of Gulfport is opening 23 spots on the north side of volleyball court on Gulfport Beach and inviting you to add your personalized logo. With hundreds from out of town visiting, let your business be the one that they remember and will visit again and again! Deadline for artwork is Wednesday, October 2. Contact Justin Shea at 727-893-1066 or email |
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| The Gulfport History Museum has a New Number! 727-201-8687 Operating hours: Tuesday & Friday 10 AM to 2 PM |
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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. Call for more information, 727-893-2242 |
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September Mentor Workshops Just thirty (30) minutes a week, can make a difference in a child’s life! Listen, encourage, be a friend to a child at a school closest to where you live or work. We’ve made it easy for you! - Attend a 90 minute mentor workshop
- Register to volunteer and obtain a free level 1 background screening
- Be matched with a student
- Get all the resources to help develop a fun and meaningful relationship
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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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| 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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For more information, please visit |
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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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Don’t miss the Circle Bookshop’s Half Price Cookbook Sale Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. The Circle of Friends Bookshop at the Gulfport Library is offering its entire cookbook inventory at half off of their already super prices. It’s the perfect time to start planning all those holiday baking and cooking projects. Whether it’s sweets, barbecue, ethnic cuisines, vegan/vegetarian, etc., or just the basics, you are sure to find something. As always, all of our shelves are regularly restocked, so drop by often. All bookshop proceeds benefit the library’s many free programs. The Gulfport Library is located at 5501 28th Ave. S. For bookshop questions, please call Marilyn Field at 727-321-4035 |
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