Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 12th | 8 a.m.

Gulfport Senior Center | 5501 27th Ave. S. | 893-1012

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, September 12th | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Carol Baker

Tuesday, September 12th | noon - 3 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$15 admission | $25 for couples

Call 727-798-3660

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Beginner Tango

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Tango

2:30 - 3 p.m. Dancing

Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson

w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher

Tuesday, September 12th | 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Wednesday, September 13th | 6 p.m.

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

Gulfport Neighborhood Watch Meetings

Wednesday, September 13th | 6 p.m.

Every second Wednesday of each month

Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Wright Neighborhood Watch Coordinator at 727-893-1022 or [email protected].

Swing Dance w/ Swing Time

Wednesday, September 13th | 6 - 11 p.m.

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

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$10 admission

Latin Night at the Gulfport Casino

Thursday, September 14th | 6:30 - 11 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Salsa and Bachata lessons every Thursday!

Social: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

level 1 lessons: 7 - 7:45 p.m.

level 2 lessons: 8 - 8:45 p.m.

Social dance: 9 - 11:00 p.m.

$10 admission

Contact Royan Phillip at 813-613-7710

The Writing Life

Saturday, September 16th | 10 a.m. - noon

Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S.

Do you enjoy writing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenplays, or something else? Join us for one of our upcoming writing sessions at the Gulfport Library with facilitator Todd Wellman, MA, MLS.

No pre-registration. Bring a laptop &/or paper & pen.

Third Saturday Indie Faire

Saturday, September 16th | 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.

Ballroom Dance Night w/ Carol Baker and Daniel Fugazzotto

Sunday,September 17th | 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Teacher: Carol Baker | 727-798-3660

$15 admission | $25 for couples

Lesson: 4 - 5 pm: Carol Baker

Dancing 5 - 7:30 pm

Bring a friend, they will have a ball!

City Council Meeting

Monday, September 18th | 6 p.m.

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

Ask a City Councilor at the Third Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, September 19th | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd. S.

Gulfport City Council will be hosting an opportunity, 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 Councilmember, Ward 1 Representative, April Thanos at (727) 826-7138.

Fourth Friday WCS & Country Dance

Friday, September 22nd | 7 - 11 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$15 admission / $25 for couples

Call 727-798-3660

Host - Carol Baker

Instructor/DJ - Danielle Blouin

Contra Dance w/ Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance

Sunday, September 24th | 3:30 - 7 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Admission: $10

USA Ballroom Dance at Historic Casino

Monday, September 25th | 7 - 10 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Admission: $10 Members | $13 Non-members

Contact: Nancy Welch [email protected]

Feeding Tampa Bay: Mobile Food Pantry

Thursday, September 28th | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Gulfport Lions Club, 4630 Tifton Dr. S.

Receive fresh groceries, free of charge! Drive Thru site hosted by Feeding Tampa Bay and the Gulfport Lions Club.

Painted Raven Harvest Moon Celebration Concert

Friday, September 29th | 7. - 8:30 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Harvest Moon Celebration Concert by Painted Raven, an award winning musical duo featuring multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Annette Abbondanze and flutist and percussionist Holly Red Feather. Full moon celebration honoring Native American culture and music.

City of Gulfport & City of St. Petersburg Visioning Meeting: 49th Street Business District

Monday, October 2nd | 6 p.m.

49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S.

City of Gulfport Councilmember, Ward IV Representative, Ian O’Hara and St. Petersburg City Councilmember, John Muhammad will hold a Visioning Meeting at the During this meeting, they will discuss the future vision and improvements of 49th Street South, both on the City of St. Petersburg and the City of Gulfport sides. Business owners, community stakeholders, members of the community, media, and the public are invited to participate. For more information, please contact City of Gulfport Councilmember, Ian O’Hara by email at [email protected] or call (727) 826-7355. 

Line Dancing Lessons & Dance

Monday, October 2nd | 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

$10 admission

Call 727-798-3660

Lesson: 7 p.m.

Dancing: 8 - 9:30 p.m.

​​​​​Lessons and dance music by Aleta Bernstein!

Hosted by Carol Baker!

First Friday ArtWalk

Friday, October 6th | 5 - 9 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.

Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk occurs each month from 5pm – 9pm. The streets of this creative town come to life with artists, musicians and art appreciators. Come join us each First Friday of the month and get inspired!The Gulfport First Friday Art Walk is free to attend with free parking on all streets.

Gulfport Health, Wellness & Resource Expo

Saturday, October 7th | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Empower your mind, body, & soul during the Gulfport Health & Wellness Expo. Healthcare professionals will offer health screenings, interactive demonstrations and healthy food tastings.

Disco Party w/ Swing Time

Friday, October 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. 

International Coastal Cleanup: Clam Bayou

Saturday, October 14th

Clam Bayou Nature Park, Miriam St. S

Join Gulfport Grassroots, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, and the City of Gulfport Florida to clean up our Clam Bayou Nature Park on land & water.

We'll have bags, pickers, gloves, and sanitizer. We suggest volunteers wear boots, long slacks & sleeves as you might be walking through mangroves and marshy areas. Kayaks & canoes are welcome.

Gulfport Gets Lei'd Island Party

Saturday, October 21st

Gulfport Lions Club, 4630 Tifton Dr. S.

Advance admission $15

Admission at door $20

Join us at the Gulfport Lions Club for our FUNdraiser benefiting local and lion charities!

Live music - Dancing - Cash bar - Food

Today, Florida Commerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Idalia.

Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses.

Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting https://floridadisaster.biz/BusinessDamageAssessments and selecting “Hurricane Idalia” from the dropdown menu.

If you need additional assistance with your business, please call the private sector hotline at 850-815-4925. The hotline was activated on Sunday, August 27, 2023, and the hotline will be operational between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or you can email [email protected].

Post-Storm Cleanup Assistance - If you need assistance with damage from Hurricane Idalia, call the Crisis Cleanup Home Cleanup Hotline: 800-451-1954. Crisis Cleanup will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities.

Services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will be open through Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

For more info, visit www.crisiscleanup.org.

The 2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Saturday, August 26 and ends Friday, September 8. Visit https://floridarevenue.com/disasterprep/ for information and a list of qualifying items.

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/.

The New Horizons Band of Gulfport Fall Season begins Tuesday, September 5 - December 12. The Green Band is the beginning band and meets between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m. and the Concert Band meets between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.

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.

Visit, https://www.newhorizonsbandgulfport.org for more info.

While the heat is high, we're urging you to follow these safety measures to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses and emergencies.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water! But be careful of too much caffeine or alcohol since they will dehydrate you.

Stay cool. Avoid direct sunlight and long exposure to the sun. Spend time in air-conditioned environments. If you do not have access to air conditioning, consider visiting public buildings or public spaces with shade, such as public libraries. Minimize outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in shaded areas and don't strain yourself.

Never leave children, vulnerable individuals, or pets unattended in vehicle. Cars can get lethally hot within just a few minutes.

The My Safe Florida Home Program was re-enacted during the most recent Special Session of the Florida Legislature. Eligible residents who need help hardening their homes this hurricane season may be able to receive up to $10,000 for new windows, doors and roofs. The program offers free home inspections and, in some cases, funding to boost a home’s defenses against hurricane-force winds. For more information on the My Safe Florida Home Program, please visit https://mysafeflhome.com/.

The My Safe Florida Home Program was enacted to help single-family homeowners protect their homes against hurricanes and save money doing it!

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/.

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. 

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.

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 one-way trip. For more information, call 893-2242.

Veterans Park Memorial Ribbon Campaign

The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation has installed 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. For more information, please visit https://gulfportseniorfoundation.org/2021/08/coming-soon/.

Utility Customer Service Department

2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1016

Monday – Friday, 8am–4:30pm

The City’s Utility Customer Service Department is located at the City Hall Complex. You can drop your utility payment off during normal business hours at the Customer Service window, and after hours you may drop payments at the drop box located by the front door of the City Hall Complex. When paying your utility bill in person or dropping off the payment, please bring or enclose your utility stub to ensure accurate payment processing.

Community Development Department

5330 23rd Ave. S. | 727-893-1024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays, 8am–4:30pm,

Thursdays, 8am-3:30pm

The Community Development Department consists of three principal divisions; Planning and Development, the Building Department, and Code Enforcement Division. Business licensing is also handled within this department. We are located in the Public Services Building at northwest corner of the 2401 53rd Street South City Hall complex, at the corner of 54th Street South and 23rd Avenue South.

If you wish to call in a complaint, discuss a case, or speak with the inspector please call (727) 893-1063.

City of Gulfport - Parks Department

The City of Gulfport takes tremendous pride in its park system. The Parks Division improves and maintains the quality of life within the community in environmental landscaping and turf maintenance. The division continues to create safe and aesthetically pleasing recreational facilities for all to enjoy. Please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/parks/ for more information.