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November 8, 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.

Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, located in the heart of downtown Gulfport, is slowly recovering from Helene and Milton. Cruisers Net is proud of how the city handled the two storms and we are glad to know things are improving. 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

November 8, 2024 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter

Upcoming Events

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Library Calendar of Events

Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.

Recreation Center

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Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances

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Gulfport Community Update

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Gulfport Arts & Heritage

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Understanding the FEMA 50% Rule

Rebuilding After Storm Damage

FEMA Help

Gulfport City Council

Mayor

Sam Henderson

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826-7208

Ward 1

April Thanos

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826-7138

Report

Ward 2

Christine Brown

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826-7311

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Ward 3 Paul

Ray

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262-2479

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Vice Mayor

Ian O’Hara

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826-7355

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City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update

Gulfport Community Update: November 3 – 9, 2024

Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Sanitation schedule will not be affected, and the Marina will be open.

The Atlantic Basin Hurricane season ends November 30. For up-to-date information visit the City of Gulfport Hurricane Center at https://mygulfport.us/hurricane-center/.

City of Gulfport residents are limited to once a week lawn watering through December 31. Visit https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictionsf/ for information.

Upcoming Official Meetings

City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar November 2024

November 5, 2024 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm – Cancelled
November 5, 2024 – Election Day – Polls open 7:00am to 7:00pm
November 6, 2024 – Planning & Zoning Meeting – No Meeting
November 11, 2024 – City Hall Closed – Veteran’s Day
November 12, 2024 – Senior Citizens Advisory Committee – 8:00 am – Senior Center – 5501 27th Ave S.
November 13, 2024 – Board of Adjustment Meeting – Cancelled
November 19, 2024 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm
November 21, 2024 – Special Magistrate (If Necessary) – 9:30 am – City Hall, Council Chambers – 2401 53rd Street south, Gulfport, Florida 33707
November 28 – 29, 2024 – City Hall Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday

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

Gulfport City Hall & Facilities Closed

Monday, November 11, 2024

Gulfport City Hall and Facilities will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. The Gulfport Marina will be open.

Support Groups for Hurricane-Affected Residents

Monday, November 11th | 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St. S.

The Gulfport Counseling Center will be facilitating support groups for residents affected by the recent hurricanes. These sessions are designed to offer emotional support and a space for community members to connect and share their experiences.

The support group sessions will be held at Breyer Hall (Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St. S.) on the following dates:

• Monday, November 11th: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

• Tuesday, November 12th: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

To ensure adequate space, attendees are encouraged to contact Mark Sieg, Counselor by text or phone at (727) 251-2319 prior to attending the sessions. For more information on the Gulfport Counseling Center, visit https://gulfportcounselingcenter.com.

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Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, November 12th | 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, stretching from 29th Avenue to 31st Avenue South in downtown Gulfport. Enjoy a variety of local vendors and fresh goods in a cozy, community-oriented setting!