November 29, 2021 | City of Gulfport, FL - Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter | |
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Upcoming Events
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City Manager Report
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Senior Center E-news
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Library Calendar of Events
Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.
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Michael J. Yakes Recreation Center
Click here to see all classes and activities.
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Historic Casino Weekly Dance Events
Click here to see the Casino's Weekly Dance Schedule.
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All City Facilities Closed
Friday, December 24, 2021
in Observance of the Holiday
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This Weeks Events & Meetings | | |
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Downtown Waterfront District
Beach Blvd. S.
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Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market
Tuesday, November 30th | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| 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, November 30th | Noon - 1 p.m. Mambo | 1 - 2 p.m. Samba | 2 - 3 p.m. dancing
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Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$10 admission
Call 727-798-3660
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Gulfport Lions Club - Feeding Tampa Bay
Mobile Food Program
Tuesday, November 30th | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Gulfport Lions Club
4630 Tifton Drive S.
For additional updated assistance, text FTBFYI to 855-530-3663 or visit https://www.feedingtampabay.org.
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Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson
w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher
Tuesday, November 30th | 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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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.
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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 [email protected].
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Swing Dance & Lesson w/ Swing Time
Wednesday, December 1st
Lesson 7 - 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 - 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$10 admission
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Latin Night at the Gulfport Casino
Thursday, December 2nd | 7 - 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$10 admission
Call 727-254-6563
www.salsarivera.com
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First Friday Art Walk
Friday, December 3rd | 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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Theater Art Reception
Friday, December 3rd | 6 p.m.
Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.
Everyone is invited to a free Art Reception & Exhibit featuring the works of Leisha Bishop. The exhibit will be on display through the month of December.
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Upcoming Events & Meetings | | | |
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City of Gulfport Holiday Tree Lighting
Monday, December 6th | 6 p.m.
Clymer Park, Gulfport Blvd. S. & Beach Blvd. S
Enjoy an evening of light refreshments and festive music featuring the New Horizons Band of Gulfport. Meet the Mayor & City Council. Santa will visit and listen to little ones’ holiday wishes. For more information, call 893-1118.
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Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
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Soul Night at the Gulfport Casino
Friday, December 10th | 7 p.m. - midnight
Second Friday of Every Month
Doors Open 6:45pm | $10 Admission
Dance to the best in Funk, Soul, Disco, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, with an exciting mix of retro and modern dance music, great for a variety of partner dances (Hustle, Swing, West-Coast, Blues, Cha Cha, Shag, Fusion, etc.), plus group, line, and freestyle dancing too! Arrive early for a Dance Lesson 7 - 8 p.m.
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Join the USCG for the Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
Saturday, December 11th | 5 p.m.
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 7-16, 3120 Miriam St. S.
We have the best seats in the bay!!! Bring your chair and enjoy an evening of music, hot coco and cookies. We will be collecting unwrapped toys to support Gulfport Police Operation Santa or bring a non-perishable food donation for the Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry.
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36th Annual BCYC Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
Saturday, December 11th | 6 p.m.
Each year, BCYC members and members of the general public come together to spread holiday joy by decking the hulls and heading out on Boca Ciega Bay to parade the BCYC way!
See the parade from Osgood Point all the way to Isla del Sol!
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New Horizons Band Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 14th | 7 p.m.
Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.
The New Horizons Band of Gulfport invites you to join us as we perform Sounds of the Season.
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Mobile Food Pantry
Thursday, December 16th | 3 - 5 p.m.
Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S.
FREE pre-packaged box of groceries while supplies last.
For more information, please call 727-443-4031 ext. 506 or email [email protected].
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Cocktails and Candy canes - Third Saturday Indie Faire Holiday Event!
Saturday, December 18th | 1 - 9 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.
Come and celebrate the Holiday Season at a special Third Saturday Indie Faire! You'll find a night market brimming with art, jewelry, plants, crafts, and other locally crafted finds. Along with vendors, you can catch live music and a special visit from Santa!
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Members $7
Non-members $10
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USA DANCE Presents Ballroom dancing
Monday, December 20th | 7 - 10 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
USA Dance provides dance opportunities for local citizens by organizing affordable social dances, dance lessons and dance workshops. The goal of the Suncoast chapter is to serve the USA Dance mission which is to increase the quality and quantity of ballroom dancing in America.
Contact Nancy Welch at, [email protected] for more information.
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ALERTPinellas
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Pinellas County Emergency Management
Prepare yourself and your family here.
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Latest Beach Water Quality Sampling Data
See the latest report here.
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Public Cameras
Check out our live streaming cameras here, to see what you are missing.
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Gulfport Charter & Code of Ordinances
Online access is provided at the following link.
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Are You Ready to Help Gulfport Rebound?
The Gulfport Rebound incentive program will provide vouchers for Gulfport residents to be used at participating businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID‐19. Participating businesses will collect Gulfport Rebound vouchers as payment for goods and services through the duration of the program. Don't delay! Vouchers will expire on January 10, 2022
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Pick-up will be by appointment only, so it’s important that we hear from you right away.
For more information on Operation Santa, please call at 893-1097 and leave a message.
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Operation Santa 2021
It’s that time of year again and Santa is putting his list together! If you are a Gulfport resident and could use a little help, the Gulfport Police Department is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance through December 17, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday at Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S.
Each family’s head of household must bring photo identification, proof of Gulfport residence as well as the name(s) and age(s) of child(ren) living in the home. Operation Santa will collect Christmas gifts for children ages 0 to 10 years of age. There will be no home deliveries and you must pick up your gifts at the Police Department from December 20 - 21, 2021.
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If you have any questions,
please call 893-1097 and leave
a message and someone will
return your call.
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To Assist Operation Santa 2021
For 30 years, Gulfport Police Department employees have sponsored a program called “Operation Santa” in which toys are donated to needy children that live in the City of Gulfport. Operation Santa has always been very successful in part due to the contributions we receive.
We would again like to ask you for your help in the form of donations, i.e. monetary, new unwrapped toys, and gift cards. Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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JOIN THE BAND – “Your Best is Good Enough”
Calling all musicians and aspiring musicians! (And especially percussionists!) The New Horizons Band of Gulfport will begin our first session of 2022 on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL.
The New Horizons mission is to give adults an opportunity to play music with others, whether that person is just learning to play a musical instrument, returning to play after a long absence,
or lifelong player.
- Green Band/beginning band - meets between 5:00 and 5:45 pm. This group is for those learning music for the first time or experienced musicians starting a new instrument.
- Concert Band meets between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. The band plays marches, show tunes, and popular music.
The Session 1 fee is $25 to cover band expenses. Bring an instrument and music stand.
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Help for Families with Children
For families with children, finding and accessing the right services can be a challenge. That’s why the Family Services Initiative was created: to provide real-time help for struggling Pinellas families.
Trained professionals work in partnership with families to help overcome their challenges. Plus, resources are available for basic need items like food, kids’ beds/bedding, transportation, and rent/utility assistance. Four agencies are at the core of the initiative: 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services (PEMHS), and the Juvenile Welfare Board. In addition, multiple community partners access and contribute to the system.
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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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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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Coming Soon!
Veterans Park Memorial Pavers
Available Now to Support
the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation
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Wood Ibis Park is a 4-acre park located along 58th St. S. at approximately 28th Ave. S. The most distinguishing feature of the park is the lake. With native aquatic plantings and a fountain to keep the water aerated, the park has become a favorite location for small bunnies, wading birds and a variety of ducks. | | | |
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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 Library (5501 28th Ave. S.) is open with limited service. Check out all the virtual events they have to offer on their Facebook page at, www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL.
For more information, please call 727-893-1074.
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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 [email protected] or call 727-893-1118. | | | | | |
