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January 27, 2024 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL

Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always have a full calendar of events for all ages. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

Weekly news & updates

January 27, 2025 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter

Upcoming Events

See what’s happening this month.

Senior Center E-news

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Library Calendar of Events

Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.

Recreation Center

Click here to see all classes and activities.

Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances

Click here fo weekly dance schedule.

Gulfport Community Update

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Gulfport Arts & Heritage

Click here to see upcoming events.

Pinellas County Hurricane Home Repair Program

Up to $30,000 grant for repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA

Application are now open.

Apply Today

City of Gulfport Flood Zone Permitting Packet and Appeal Process

PDF Document

Gulfport City Council

Mayor

Sam Henderson

Webpage

826-7208

Ward 1

April Thanos

Webpage

826-7138

Report

Ward 2

Christine Brown

Webpage

826-7311

Report

Ward 3

(Open Seat)

Webpage

262-2479

Ward 4 Michael Fridovich

Webpage

826-7355

City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update

Gulfport Community Update: January 19 – 25, 2025

Due to the resignation of Councilmember Paul Ray, Gulfport City Council will appoint a candidate to fill the vacant Ward III seat. Candidates must be registered voters in Gulfport and have resided in Ward III for at least one year prior to appointment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume in person to the City Clerk’s office or email tcarrico@mygulfport.us no later than 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 29. Councilmembers will review and vote for an applicant at the Tuesday, February 4 City Council meeting. The term ends in March 2026. For information call 893-1012 or email tcarrico@mygulfport.us.

Upcoming Official Meetings

City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar February 2025

• February 4, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00pm

• February 5, 2025 – Planning and Zoning Board – Cancelled

• February 11, 2025 – Senior Advisory Committee – 8:00am – Senior Center – 5501 27th Avenue South

• February 12, 2025 – Board of Adjustment – Cancelled

• February 17, 2025 – City Hall Closed – President’s Day Holiday

• February 20, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

All meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2401 53rd Street South, In Person, unless otherwise noted. Meetings may occasionally be added, cancelled or rescheduled after this list is published. Please check the city’s website https://mygulfport.us for updated information.

This Weeks Events & Meetings

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Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, January 28th | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.

The City of Gulfport, in conjunction with the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce (GMC), will host a special, smaller-scale Tuesday Fresh Market on Tuesday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be located along the right-of-way on Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport. Enjoy a variety of local vendors and fresh goods in a cozy, community-oriented setting!

Italian Language Classes

Thursday, January 30th | 6 – 8 p.m.

Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.

The Italian American Society of St. Petersburg would like to invite you to our free Italian language classes held at the Gulfport Senior Center. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for students of all ages. The classes are held on Thursday evenings 6 – 8 pm. You do not have to be a member of the society to participate, but we highly recommend it! Members get discounts at area restaurants, businesses and services like Pia’s Trattoria! For more information please visit our website, Facebook and Instagram or send your questions to info@iasosp.org.