| April 25, 2022 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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| Upcoming Events See what’s happening this month. |
| City Manager Report Read the current community news. |
| Senior Center E-news Click here to see what’s happening next. |
| Library Calendar of Events Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library. |
| Michael J. Yakes Recreation Center Click here to see all classes and activities. |
| Historic Casino Weekly Dance Events Click here to see the Casino’s Weekly Dance Schedule. |
| Gulfport City Hall & Facilities will be Closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day ! |
*Gulfport Municipal Marina will be Open. |
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| This Weeks Events & Meetings |
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| | USA Ballroom Dance at Historic Casino Monday, April 25th | 7 – 10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, Florida 33707 Admission: $7 Members, $10 Non-members Lesson: 7:15 – 7:45 Gina Santamaria Show: 8:30 Gina & Aladdin |
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| | Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, April 26th | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S. Join us weekly at our open-air fresh market for the region’s freshest produce, arts & crafts from local creators and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard. |
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| | Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Carol Baker Tuesday, April 26th Noon – 1 p.m. Beginner Rumba 1 – 2 p.m. Intermediate Bolero 2 – 3 p.m. Ballroom Dancing |
| Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. $10 admission Call 727-798-3660 |
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| | Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher Tuesday, April 26th | 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. $10 admission Call 727-742-3368 |
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| | Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting Every Wednesday | 1:30 p.m. |
Broadcasting “on Facebook” Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Check on updates for your area and learn about recent incidents related to vehicle, residential burglaries, BOLO’s and stolen vehicles. For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Wright Volunteer Coordinator at 727-893-1022 or jwright@mygulfport.us. |
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| | Swing Dance & Lesson w/ Swing Time Wednesday, April 27th Lesson 7 – 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 – 11 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. $10 admission |
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| Upcoming Events & Meetings |
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City Councilmember April Thanos athanos@mygulfport.us (727) 826-7138 |
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| City Councilmember Ward I Representative Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, May 4th | 6:30 p.m. Gulfport Public Library (Friend’s Room) 5501 28th Ave. S. City Councilmember, Ward I Representative, April Thanos will hold a town hall meeting. Members of the community, media, and the public are invited to participate. “Everyone knows parking is an issue in Gulfport. The question is what can be done? Should we charge for parking? How about timed parking? Can we encourage waterfront employees to park off Beach Boulevard? There are loads of public parking areas not close to Beach Boulevard. How can we get visitors to park there? Our town is renowned for its bike- and walkability; do we need to make it safer and more convenient? Our residents are a talented bunch with concerns and ideas; I will hear them and discuss the alternatives. By having many people involved, we are bound to come up with ways to make our downtown even more enjoyable and prosperous. Please join the conversation,” said City Councilmember, April Thanos. |
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| | First Friday Art Walk Friday, May 6th | 5 – 9 p.m. Downtown Waterfront District Beach Blvd. S. Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more. First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage in our arts loving community. |
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| | Disco Party w/ Swing Time Friday, May 13th Lesson 7 – 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 – midnight The Disco Party returns to the Gulfport Casino! Dance 8 p.m. – midnight to those funky disco grooves and beats. Arrive early for a Dance Lesson 7 – 8 p.m., where you can learn the Hustle and other Disco-era dances. Get ready for the Soul Train! Just $10 includes everything. The Disco Party happens the second Friday of every month. |
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| Ask a City Councilor Event at the Third Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, May 17th | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd. S. The City of Gulfport, Ward I Representative, April Thanos will be hosting an “Ask a City Councilor” event, every third Tuesday of the month, for residents to get to know their Councilmember, ask questions, and provide comment. For more information, please call City of Gulfport, Ward I Representative, April Thanos at (727) 826-7138. |
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Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. 727-893-1070 |
| Sock Hop with the Legendary Impacs Friday, May 20th | 7 p.m. Step back in time as you dance to the sounds of the 50s and 60s with the legendary Impacs. Tickets, in advance, are $15 each and available at the Gulfport Casino Box office, 5500 Shore Blvd S. or the Downtown Beach Bazaar at 3115 Beach Blvd. S. The fun begins the night of the show with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and live music starting at 7 p.m. Admission at the door, the night of the show, is $20 per person. |
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For more information, contact Ken Breslauer at KenBreslauer@gmail.com or visit Floridania Fest. |
| | Floridania Fest 2022 Saturday, May 21st | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. ADMISSION: $5 (children 14 and under free). Door prizes every hour. Collectors of vintage Florida ephemera, including souvenirs, postcards, books, art and related memorabilia will be gathering for the 2022 Floridania Fest in Gulfport, Florida. Show promoter Ken Breslauer, who founded the Floridania Fest in 1994 at the Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, is the author of several Florida books relating to Florida souvenirs and collectibles. “The Floridania Fest is a fun, informal gathering of vintage Florida enthusiasts, stated Breslauer. “Many of the leading dealers of Florida travel souvenirs, postcards, books, art and related vintage Florida collectibles will be attending. A wide range of Florida memorabilia will be available.” |
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| | Third Saturday Indie Faire Saturday, May 21st | 5 – 9 p.m. Downtown Waterfront District Beach Blvd. S. Welcome to Third Saturday Indie Faire! The Indie Faire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport. |
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| | 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Thursday, May 26th | 6 p.m. | Doors open at 5 p.m. for vendor information Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S. The Atlantic basin hurricane season begins June 1. Get informed to be prepared during the City of Gulfport’s Annual Hurricane Seminar. This informative seminar is free and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy a slice of pizza and soft drink for $3 beginning at 5 p.m. For more information or to become a hurricane related vendor, call 893-1118 or email kossola@mygulfport.us. |
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| | Ballroom Dance Night at the Casino Ballroom Sunday, May 29th | 6 – 9:30 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Teacher: Carol Baker | 727-798-3660 $10 admission Lesson: 6 – 7 pm: Carol Baker Dancing 7 – 9:30 pm, to the fabulous music of Daniel Fugazzotto Bring a friend, they will have a ball! |
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| | Annual Pride Flag Raising & 5th Annual ArtOut Exhibit Wednesday, June 1st | 6 p.m. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Start pride month off with the Annual Pride Flag Raising & 5th Annual ArtOut Exhibit at the Gulfport Public Library. Artworks will remain on display through Saturday, June 30. |
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Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S. To learn more about Destination Theatre, please visit www.destinationtheatre.org or contact Artistic Director, Cory Phelps at cory@destinationtheatre.org |
| | Boley Centers on Broadway Presents Legally Blonde – The Musical Thursday, June 2nd | 7 – 9 p.m. Destination Theatre is partnering with Boley Centers to put on a production of Legally Blonde, Jr.! Boley Centers’ clients will perform as actors in the show working alongside Destination Theatre’s professional actors. Join us for this remarkable theatre experience! Performance dates: • Thursday, June 2nd at 7pm: Reserve a Seat! • Friday, June 3rd at 2pm: Reserve a Seat! • Friday, June 3rd at 7pm: Reserve a Seat! *seat reservations available online only |
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Downtown Waterfront District Beach Blvd. S. |
| | 2nd Annual Gulfport Pride Saturday, June 4th | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Gulfport will host its 2nd Annual LGBTQ Resource Center Pride event to benefit the award-winning LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library. Activities will include the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band, the ArtOut Exhibit and vendors showcasing art, pride gear, services and resources that serve the community. Additional activities and fundraisers sponsored by Gulfport’s all-inclusive local businesses include live music, fun-raisers, a local business décor contest and more. |
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| Latest Beach Water Quality Sampling Data See the latest report here. |
| Public Cameras Check out our live streaming cameras here, to see what you are missing. |
| Gulfport Charter & Code of Ordinances Online access is provided at the following link. |
| Utility & Marina Bill payment View and pay Utility & Marina Billing accounts online here. |
| The City of Gulfport and the Southwest Florida Water Management District acknowledge the month of April as Water Conservation Month |
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| The 49th Street South Business Association is assisting Pinellas County Emergency Management in collecting supplies for hurricane kits that include hygiene items for the local community, especially among high-risk populations. If you can help, donation boxes are located at Gulfport City Hall (2401 53rd Street South), Safety Tire (1833 49th Street South), the Storage House (1219 49th Street South), and Smokin J’s (5135 Gulfport Boulevard) for the month of April. For more information, please contact Jeri Reed, SO49 President, at (727) 439-5381 or email SO49web@aol.com. |
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| FSI Connect Real-Time Help for Families is a Call or Click Away 727-888-HELP (727-888-4357) FSI is a prevention initiative focusing on providing families the right service, at the right time. The initiative provides support and wrap-around services to meet the family’s basic needs and helps to empower and educate them to become self-sufficient, and anchored within our community. |
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Veterans Park, 5350 31st Ave S. |
| Veterans Park Memorial Ribbon Campaign Available Now to Support the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation will be installing a memorial ribbon in the Gulfport Veterans Park as a fundraiser to support programs and services of the Senior Center. The meandering ribbon of engraved bricks will connect the sidewalk to the flagpole base at the beautiful waterfront park. The public is invited to purchase a brick to honor or memorialize a friend or family member, veteran or non-veteran. Engraved bricks will be a permanent part of the Gulfport Veterans Memorial Park. |
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Lift Station No.2 Installation and Improvements The City of Gulfport continues to invest in new infrastructure to move wastewater more efficiently through the system, minimize the potential for wet weather overflows and protect the environment. The Lift Station No.2 Force Main Installation and Improvement Project involves designing, permitting and updating the lift station in the Municipal Marina area. It also includes a new underground pipeline to connect both City of Gulfport lift stations to the City of St. Petersburg system for treatment and disposal. Beginning Monday, February 28, 2022, construction will occur at Lift Station No.2 site and along the pipeline route. There will be temporary construction impacts, including: - Temporary closure at 53rd Street South and 31st Avenue South, extending eastward along 31st Avenue South to Tradewinds Drive, and Del Rio Way, then northward along Tifton Street South to 29th Avenue South.
- Lane closures on 31st Avenue South.
- Impeded driveway access on 31st Avenue South during horizontal directional drill pipe installation (long segments of fused pipe will be strung along the roadway).
- Increased construction traffic near the lift station site and near pipeline construction.
- Construction activity, traffic, noise and minor vibration Monday through Friday; some night or weekend work may be required to reduce impacts to the community.
- Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution when traveling near construction and follow all detour and lane closure signs.
For more information, please contact the City of Gulfport Public Works Department at (727) 893-1085. |
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| Duke Energy is working hard in our community to improve reliability, reduce outages, strengthen the power grid against severe weather and prepare our system to serve our growing area by upgrading electrical infrastructure in Gulfport. As part of this commitment, they are conducting a major grid improvement project in the City of Gulfport and surrounding areas. |
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| Duke Energy Crews are performing tree trimming in the City of Gulfport as part of their vegetation management program. Trees and vegetation are part of Florida’s natural landscape and also one of the leading causes of power outages. Trees that are close to power lines must be trimmed or cut down by qualified crews to ensure reliable electric service. Customers who have questions or concerns about right-of-way or vegetation maintenance can contact a Duke Energy Progress customer service representative by calling 800-452-2777. |
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| To help our community prepare for hurricane season, Pinellas County Emergency Management presents the 2022 Pledge to Plan Hurricane Preparedness Series. Pinellas County Emergency Management and affiliated community partners will discuss preparation, evacuation procedures, shelter options, special needs, insurance considerations and resources available to communities within Pinellas County. The webinars are designed to focus on a special interest and are open to all residents, business people and visitors. Registration in advance is required to attend each event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about accessing the webinar. For assistance with registration or questions, please contact Emergency Management at (727)464-5550 or ema@pinellascounty.org. |
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| The City of Gulfport Private Waterline and Sewer Lateral Replacement Assistance Program offers financial reimbursement after the replacement of a deteriorated residential waterline or sewer lateral. City Utilities residential water or sewer customers are eligible for a rebate of 50% up to $3,500.00 after the purchase, installation, and inspection of failing waterlines or sewer lateral between the home connection and the city connection. |
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| The City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families. Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today. |
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| GEMS door-to-door transportation has provided independence & freedom to elderly and disabled residents of Gulfport for over 40 years. Any Gulfport residents 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride. For more information, call 893-2242. |
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| The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is an official collection site for rechargeable batteries! For more information, please call 727-893-1089 or visit https://mygulfport.us/public-works-department/. |
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If you have questions, please contact library staff at (727) 893-1073 or (727) 893-1074. Hours are, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Gulfport Public Library is open with normal business hours. We are committed to the health and well-being of the citizens we serve. The Gulfport Library is open with limited services to the public, observing best practices for the safety of both citizens and staff. If you continue to self-isolate and require library services: The Gulfport Public Library has a number of free services patrons can utilize to checkout eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, or learn a learn a language. |
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| The City App for iOS and Android mobile devices, allows residents to connect more conveniently with City government to report issues and request non-emergency services. For more information, please email info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118. |
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| Gulfport Municipal Marina The City of Gulfport Mooring Field is the ideal destination for the traveling sailor. With options to stay for a day, week, or month, we’re conveniently located in the heart of downtown. Our engineered moorings offer a variety of amenities for transient boaters wishing to anchor out in the bay. |
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