Auditor Selection Committee Meeting (AGENDA)

Monday, August 30th | 3 p.m.

City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012

https://mygulfport.us/asc/

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, August 31st | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Carol Baker

Tuesday, August 31st | Noon - 3 p.m.

Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson

w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher

Tuesday, August 31st | 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Every Wednesday | 1:30 p.m.

Swing Dance & Lesson w/ Swing Time

Wednesday, September 1st

Lesson 7 - 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 - 11 p.m.

Latin Night at the Gulfport Casino

Thursday, September 2nd | 6:30 - 11 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, September 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.

Opening Art Reception & Exhibit

Friday, September 3rd | 6 - 8 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Everyone is invited to a free Opening Art Reception & Exhibit featuring the works of Denise Keegan. The exhibit will remain on display through the month of September.

First Friday Pop-up Dance Party

Friday, September 3rd | 7 - 10 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$10 admission

Head to the Historic Gulfport Casino Ballroom for live music and cold drinks every first Friday of the month.

20th Annual Gecko Fest | Website

Saturday, September 4th | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District

Beach Blvd. S.

Gulfport invites you to the 20th Annual Gecko Fest, celebrating the end of summer with its largest festival of the year, honoring this waterfront village’s unofficial mascot and favorite reptile, the Gecko!

Parking and admission to Gecko Fest is complimentary and the event is pet and family-friendly.

The City’s Special Event Trolley will be looping the offsite parking locations during Gecko Fest at 12 p.m. 

Beach Boulevard from 28th Avenue South to Shore Boulevard will close at 5 a.m. on Saturday, September 4th and remain closed for the duration of the event. Beach Boulevard will reopen after the conclusion of the event Saturday evening. 

The City of Gulfport Casino Dock will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 4th at 7 a.m. for a City sponsored fireworks display. Read full press release here.

The Williams Pier will be closed on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 9 a.m. and remain closed until the Casino dock opens. The Casino dock will reopen on Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at 7 a.m.

City Hall & Facilities Closed

Monday, September 6th

Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. The Sanitation schedule will not be affected.

Auditor Selection Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 7th | 3 p.m.

City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012

https://mygulfport.us/asc/

City Council Meeting (In Person & Zoom)

Millage Rate/Budget Hearings & Regular

Tuesday, September 7th | 6 p.m.

City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012

https://mygulfport.us/councilmeetings/

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Wednesday, September 8th | 6 p.m.

City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012

https://mygulfport.us/board-of-adjustment-agendas/

City of Gulfport 9/11 Commemoration

Saturday, September 11th | 9 a.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom (Outside pad)

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

For questions, please call 727-893-1118.

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 14th | 6 p.m.

City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012

https://mygulfport.us/senior-citizens-advisory-committee-on-aging-agendas/

Mobile Food Pantry

Thursday, September 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 info@hopevillagesofamerica.org.

Florida Summer Cinema Series

Friday, September 17th | 8 p.m.

Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S.

Pack a picnic, bring chairs, and join us for the screening on the back lawn. This event is free and open to the public.

For this months movie information, please visit https://www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org.

Third Saturday Indie Faire

Saturday, September 18th | 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. 

Ask a City Councilor Event at the

Third Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, September 21st | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gulfport Lions Club - Feeding Tampa Bay

Fourth Thursday Mobile Food Program

Thursday, September 23rd | 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Gulfport Lions Club

4630 Tifton Drive S.

For more information on Feeding Tampa Bay and how you can help, please visit https://www.feedingtampabay.org/.

Fourth Saturday Fresh Market

Saturday, September 25th | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gulfport Waterfront District

Beach Blvd. S.

Come see all of your favorite vendors from the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market and catch all the fresh faces this 4th Saturday!

City of Gulfport Junk Drop

Saturday, October 9th | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

49th Street Neighborhood Center

1617 49th St. S.

We ask that residents please stay in your vehicle and that all items are placed in an easily accessible location; the backseat, trunk, truck bed, or trailer.

For questions or more information, please contact 727-893-1089.

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/.

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.

Pre-registrations are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 VPK Program. VPK is FREE for children who live in Florida and who turn 4 years of age by September 1st. Parents must apply with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. and receive a Certificate of Eligibility to attend the program.

For more information, please call 893-1068.

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.

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.

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.

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.