What the Heck is a Millage Rate?
Gulfport hasn’t raised its millage rate in nearly 10 years – here’s why that should interest you.
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Lifetime of the Century
About 20 neighbors, plus Gulfport Fire Rescue and police, came to cheer Town Shores resident Mrs. Dottie Conway on her 100th birthday.
Mystery Seeds Part of Online Scam
Florida has more than 630 reports of suspicious seed packages and other items from China; here’s what to do if you get one.
Isaias Makes Hurricane Status
As of early Friday morning, Isaias was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane; the storm is not expected to significantly impact the Tampa Bay area.
Webb’s Weekly Update: July 31
Representative Jennifer Webb’s update today will cover Hurricane Isaias, resident and business grants, schools reopening, unemployment, utilities and more.
Gulfport Council Supports COVID-19 Heroes
Essential workers, including US postal workers, are part of the target groups supported by the Heroes Act.
Local Crime Watch: July 30
A sampling of police calls from July 16 to 25 in Gulfport and South Pasadena from the Gulfport Police Department and Pinellas Crime Viewer.
Tropical Storm Isaias is Official
The latest update on Tropical Storm Isaias: the storm has strengthened, but the projected path shifted east of the Tampa Bay area.
Publisher’s Note: July 30
This week, we’re all hitting our stride in the office, and on the streets – a note from Gabber publisher Cathy Salustri.
What’s New at the St. Pete Beach Library
While improvements continue on its permanent location, the St. Pete Beach library is open at its temporary location, 7470 Gulf Blvd.
Bay Area Preps for Potential Tropical Storm
Potential Tropical Cyclone number nine (to be named Isaias) is headed for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Florida falls within the five-day “cone of uncertainty.”
Seriously, Wear a Mask
Gulfport council members gathered at the Casino on July 28 with a public service announcement for residents: “Wear your mask.”