Those Were The Days: The Joy of Beating the Competition – Peter Swanson
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Lockwood Folly has a name as unique as its history – Coastal Review
Wake Community College history instructor Eric Medlin dives into the possibilities of how the river and inlet in Brunswick County earned its name.
Lockwood Folly has a name as unique as its history
02/26/2025 by Eric MedlinBe the first to comment!
CORRECTION: Wally Moran, Boating Rights Crusader. OpEd by Peter Swanson
On December 18, 2024 Cruisers Net posted a link to Peter Swanson’s Loose Cannon blog regarding Wally Moran entitled “Judged a Grifter in Canada, He Fights for Anchoring Rights in Florida (Video)“.
Cruisers Net included the following incorrect statement in this post:
“Until Peter Swanson’s report below, we were unaware of criminal charges against Wally.”
Cruisers Net has been informed that Wally has not been charged with a crime and has never been.
We sincerely apologize to Wally for this incorrect statement, which resulted from a misreading of the article.
Wally’s comprehensive rebuttal to Swanson’s blog post contains evidence contradicting Swanson’s claims here.
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Gulfport Arts & Heritage Newsletter, Gulfport, FL
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.
February 24 – March 22, 2025Gulfport Arts Center
Crimson Hearts Opening Reception
A community art exhibition at the Gulfport Arts Center
FRIDAY, February 28th @5:00pm-7:00pm
Show Dates: 2/28/25-3/28/25Red, particularly crimson, is vibrant and powerful. As a primary color, it is one of the three colors that is necessary in creating a number of other hues. Similarly, the heart is one of the most vital organs in the body as it is responsible for the functioning of many organ systems throughout. Both the color red and the concept of the heart have the power to evoke different feelings, ideas, or implications. This group art show features unique works by local artists of all ages across a variety of mediums, each exploring this pairing.
Upcoming Free Art WorkshopsPainting Without Brushes – Kids Workshop
WEDNESDAY, 3/5 @12:00pm-1:15pm
THURSDAY, 3/6 @5:00pm-6:15pm
Instead of ordinary brushes, kids will paint using unconventional tools such as
sticks, kitchen utensils, rollers, squeeze bottles, and more!“Weaving” Paper Strips – Adult Workshop
TUESDAY, 3/11 @12:00pm-1:45pm
Layer strips of paper to create an abstract “woven” collage.Scrape Painting – Adult Workshop
FRIDAY, 3/14 @5:00pm-6:45pm
Experiment with an exciting method of painting through which dabs of paint are
applied to paper, pressed flat, and then scraped with a squeegee!Registration is REQUIRED in order to participate in ADULT workshops.
Registration is NOT required for KIDS workshops, but is encouraged!Email ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us to register.
Painting Without Brushes 
Monthly Collage Group Meetup, Share and Swap (Adults and Teens) SATURDAY, 3/15 @3:00pm-5:00pm
Hosted on the third Saturday of every month, our collage group is open to collage artists and enthusiasts of any skill/experience level to collaborate with one another and create art in a calm, shared space. Scissors, gluesticks, and other supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring materials to share and swap with others.
Registration is NOT required in order to participate, but feel free to RSVP by emailing us at ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us!
Teach With Us! Have you ever taken a workshop at the GAC and wanted to teach your own? Are you looking for an opportunity to share your artistic knowledge with a class? Did you know that you can apply to teach with us?
We are looking for Gulfport residents that specialize in watercolor, drawing, or textiles/fabric arts to teach a workshop within their field of expertise as a guest artist in our studio. You can apply by filling out the form for instructors on our website: https://mygulfport.
us/art-center-application/ 
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Update: What’s Happening at the Museum?
We’ve been busy working on a large inventory project, cataloging items for online access, preparing for record digitization, helping with research requests, and more! Check out the infographic below for more information.
Pink Flamingo Home Tour: 3/1
This year’s Pink Flamingo Home Tour starts at the museum!
Click here for tickets and more information.Original Gulfport Walking Tour: 3/15
The next historic walking tour will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 3pm.
Join Gulfport Arts & Heritage on a stroll through history in the heart of Gulfport. This reworked tour is led by David Anderson of Discover Florida Tours and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.
$15 for non-members, free for GAH members. Registration is required.
Click here to register!March Porch Party: 3/21
Maria Vasquez and the Women of the Spanish Main: An Evening with Elizabeth Neily
Friday, March 21 at 7pm at the Gulfport Public LibraryLocal artist and living history performer Elizabeth Neily will share her research on the ten women who arrived in the Tampa Bay Area in 1528 with the Pánfilo de Narváez expedition. She will tell this story as one of those women, Maria Vasquez.Doors open at 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm.
Click here to RSVP and for more information!Online Catalog
Did you know that you can browse and search hundreds of photographs, postcards, and objects from the museum’s collection online? The catalog is updated regularly and is available to view 24/7.
Click here to access via CatalogIt HUB.
See someone or something you know? Have a story? Share your knowledge with us and the community by emailing HistoryMuseum@mygulfport.us. Email links are also available at the bottom of each entry in the catalog. GHM on Facebook GHM City of Gulfport Website GHM Email 
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Toast Under the Oaks at Johns Island County Park next week! Update with musicians and food vendors
Toast Under the Oaks at Johns Island County Park March 6 and April 3!
[JOHNS ISLAND] – Beverages, live music and beautiful scenery await guests at Toast under the Oaks at Johns Island County Park this spring! The event will be held on Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, April 3, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. each day.
This popular happy hour event is held beneath the sweeping live oak trees at this scenic park on Johns Island. Beer and wine are included with admission. Each event will also feature two food trucks selling fare on site. On March 6, music will be provided by Hollifield, and the food trucks on site will be Uhane and Smash City Burgers. On April 3, enjoy live music from Noah Grove and food from Gorditas Locas and Seol Ah’s.
Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 per person at the event, and include beer, wine and live music. To purchase tickets, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link) or call 843-795-4386.
Valid ID must be presented for alcohol, and outside alcohol is prohibited. Ages 20 and under are welcome with a paid chaperone. Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed at the event. Guests are encouraged to bring their own tables and chairs.
Johns Island County Park is located at 2662 Mullet Hall Road, just off River Road. The park is owned and operated by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission and features miles of scenic trails for pedestrian and equestrian use, as well as an archery range and an off-leash dog park.
For more information on Toast Under the Oaks, or to purchase tickets for this event, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. This event is brought to you by your Charleston County Parks.
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, a skate park, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, a historic plantation site, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Images courtesy Charleston County Parks. High-resolution photos available upon request
Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission / 861 Riverland Drive / Charleston, SC 29412 / (843) 795-4386
Sarah Reynolds Public Information Coordinator Headquarters 861 Riverland Dr , Charleston , SC 29412 Office: +1 8437628089 Sarah.Reynolds@ccprc.com | CharlestonCountyParks.com Be the first to comment!
Government Response to Moorings in the Bahamas
ALERT: Recently there have been many comments about a private company in the Bahamas installing mooring balls with pending fees throughout the islands. The attached link will provide you with the official government response to this effort. We will endeavor to keep everyone apprised of the situation if significant changes occur.Here’s the link:Be the first to comment!
FOR EARTH DAY! – Explore Teek and Tom’s educational, climate-weather adventures!
Engage your elementary aged students this Earth Day with “Teek and Tom!”
Watch the Short Trailer
Teek and Tom Explore Planet Earth is a five-part animated educational series with ten accompanying lesson plans that takes young viewers on an exploration of the ocean’s influence on Earth’s weather and climate and demonstrates how NOAA uses high tech tools to gather information about our changing planet.
If your students love NOAA Ocean Today videos, they’re going to really love this new five-part animated series all about the ocean-weather-climate connection!
Watch all 5 action and science packed videos!
Check out all 10 amazing lesson plans!
Download the Educators Guide!
Note: All five videos(ranging in length from 9 to 16 minutes) and ten lesson plans (available individually and as part of a comprehensive Educator’s Guide) can be freely downloaded from our website for offline use.
I would recommend these videos to other educators teaching earth science to students. As an educator in a state that has adopted and implemented the Next Generation Science Standards, these videos either directly or implicitly address multiple standards, and they introduce several NOAA tools and data that can be explored further. There are no free resources that I currently know of that address these specific concepts so thoroughly.
Laura Cummings, M. Ed.: Sunset Beach Elementary School, Haleiwa, HI.
This (series) will have a big impact on so many kids for a long time! Through the use of the video and the lesson plan, I can see students developing a deep understanding about the difference between weather and climate. I will recommend these videos to other teachers and share them with our district science leadership.
Kelley Hodges: Patronis Elementary School
FLDOE School of ExcellenceWho is the target audience for Teek and Tom?
NOAA created the Teek and Tom collection for an upper elementary to middle school audience, including students, educators, and families. We designed the five videos and ten accompanying lesson plans to align with the Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core Math and Common Core English and Language Arts Standards at the fourth-through-sixth-grade level. The accessibility of these resources ensures that students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds can benefit equally, bridging gaps in educational resources.
NOAA @ NSTA!: Explore the Ocean, Weather, Climate Connection with Teek and Tom
Teek and Tom Explore Planet Earth investigates the relationship between the ocean, weather and climate on local to global scales. You’ll sample some of the ten hands-on activities for upper ES and MS students to reinforce Earth science concepts related to oceanography, meteorology and climate.
Friday, March 28 – 9:20 AM – 10:20 AM / Pennsylvania Convention Center – Ballroom III
For our more than 70,000 subscribers, we say Thank You for supporting NOAA Ocean Today. We hope that the content we are creating bring value to your work and your community!
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Freedom Trail tells of Roanoke’s formerly enslaved people – Coastal Review
The Freedom Trail begins at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site visitor center on the northern end of Roanoke Island. Photo: Kip Tabb Read more at Coastal Review, coastalreview.org.
Freedom Trail tells of Roanoke’s formerly enslaved people
02/25/2025 by Kip TabbBe the first to comment!
February 24, 2025 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL
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
February 24, 2025 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter 
Upcoming Events See what’s happening this month.
Senior Center E-news Click here to see what’s happening next.
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 Click here to read more.
Gulfport Arts & Heritage Click here to see upcoming events.
Statewide Residential Mitigation Program
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the FDEM, this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.
Apply Today 
City of Gulfport Flood Zone Permitting Packet and Appeal Process
PDF Document Gulfport City Council Mayor
Sam Henderson
826-7208
Ward 1
April Thanos
826-7138
Ward 2
Christine Brown
826-7311
Ward 3
Cosi
Jackson
826-7209
Ward 4 Michael Fridovich
826-7355
City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update Gulfport Community Update: February 16 – 22, 2025 Rebuilding After Storm Damage is a guide for Gulfport property owners in flood zones. Learn how the FEMA 50% Rule impacts your property repair plans in designated flood zones, and what steps to take to comply with regulations. Visit https://mygulfport.us/
fema for information. The Elevate Florida program is an innovative, statewide initiative led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) aimed at enhancing the resilience of residential properties against the destructive impacts of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods. As Florida faces increasing risks from severe weather events, this program provides homeowners with the opportunity to participate in residential mitigation efforts, including elevating homes to reduce damage and ensure greater protection for communities and families. For information or to apply, visit https://fdem-resmit.my.
site.com/Elevate/. Read more Upcoming Official Meetings 
City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar March 2025
- March 4, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00pm
- March 5, 2025 – Planning and Zoning Board – Cancelled
- March 11, 2025 – Senior Advisory Committee – 8:00am – Senior Center – 5501 27th Avenue South
- March 11, 2025 – Municipal Election Day – Polls Open 7:00am to 7:00pm
- March 12, 2025 – Board of Adjustment – Cancelled
- March 18, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm
- March 20, 2025 – Special Magistrate (if necessary) – 9:30am – City Hall Council Chambers – 2401 53rd Street South, Gulfport, Florida 33707
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 
Visit our Website Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, February 25th | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.
The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is a year-round open-air market held in Gulfport’s Waterfront District on Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., October – May & 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., June – September. It also offers a variety of independent shops, boutiques, galleries, its own beach and a large cluster of restaurants, all within easy walking distance. The Fresh Market offers visitors the opportunity for a relaxing day trip in a small town full of “Old Florida” charms.
St. Petersburg Grand Prix Kickoff Street Party Wednesday, February 26th | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille, 5405 Shore Blvd. S.
Get ready to rev up the fun at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix Kickoff Street Party, presented by INDYNXT Driver Nikita Johnson! Join us on February 26th from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. at O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille for a day packed with live music, great food, and racing excitement. Catch O’Maddy’s Trio Band at 2:30 p.m., Jim Mayer and the Tropical Friends Band at 5 p.m., and Greg Billings and the Stay Up Lets at 7:30 p.m. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Grand Prix festivities, don’t miss it!
Italian Language Classes Thursday, February 27th | 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
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