Rosewood: History Buried, Then Remembered
You won’t find Rosewood listed on any map of “places to see in Florida.” In fact, most folks in the area would prefer we all forget about it or, at the very least, never come looking for what remains.
Arts
Art Comes to 49th Street
The long-awaited community art project will soon take shape at Gulfport Square, the shopping plaza at the southwest corner of Gulfport Boulevard and 49th Street.
Wood You Try It?
Lynn Jasmin, a native Boston artist who moved first to the Florida Keys and then Gulfport, said she moved to Gulfport because it reminded her of the Keys.
Aquarium Paddling at Weedon Island
When our other plans got scrapped at the last minute, we all thought, “Hey, let’s check out Weedon Island.”
From Railroads to Clams: One Fishing Village’s Story
Cedar Key has reinvented itself more than once. Today, Cedar Key exists as part clam village, part tourist center.
Art Opening After All These Years
“It’s about finding the right artist,” gallery manager Mike McCue remarked as art lovers crowded the shop and gallery for Valerie Brandli art opening.
Denis Frain: Sea Creatures in Aluminum
Denis Frain is not your typical artist. By day, Frain runs a wildly successful marina.
Gecko Wizardry at Gecko Ball: Jon Ziegler
If you saw the tall man with the gecko-sequined blazer and stylish 70s wig dancing on the Casino’s small stage at Saturday night’s Gecko Ball, you witnessed one of Gulfport’s most ambitious costumers
Saint Somewhere: Liquid Florida
Saint Somehwere gets its name from a Jimmy Buffett anthem, but this beer tastes nothing like the brews sponsored by that artist.