Walk a mile every Monday with the Monday Morning Walking Club, you can thank yourself later. The meeting locations vary each week. Call (727) 893-5657 for more information. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

Join Gulfport weekly at an open-air fresh market for the region's ripest produce, arts and crafts and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard. This is a traditional Gulfport event that has been brought back with social distancing and safety protocols in place to keep vendors […]

Celebrate recovery from addiction of all kinds with this 12-step recovery program at Grace Connection. Get help and relish in progress with like minded people. For more information call 727-688-0026. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

A maker's market with beachside vibes. Shoppers can browse clothing, produce, homemade arts and crafts along with other sea-side favorites at the Madeira Beach Morning Market. Held at the City Hall parking lot, across from Winn Dixie.  -AB Photo via Pixabay.

Immerse yourself in the glass art work, one Wednesday a month. Join glass master Diane Bragg in a three hour workshop centered around cutting, layering and personally designing a work of art. Enjoy gourmet treats and a sip of wine while discovering a new form of expression. Photo courtesy of the Brenda McMahon Gallery Facebook […]

Jazz up your Wednesday's at the North End Taphouse and get into the groove of acoustic-based jazz band, HOT TONIC. The courtyard is waiting. -AB Photo courtesy North End Taphouse.

Your community, your crime watch. The Gulfport Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Program streams on Facebook every Wednesday. Whether the meetings are live or rerecorded-it varies-this is the weekly spot to educate yourself on incidents related to vehicle and residential burglaries, BOLO’s and stolen vehicles in the Gulfport area. Post your questions under the video and […]

All the benefits of yoga, without the gravity pains. Aqua yoga improves balance, strength, and flexibility all under the Florida sun. Switch out your yoga mat for a pool noodle every Thursday morning. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

If you're going to experience the views and tastes of St. Petersburg's waterfront Beach Drive, do it right. Meet at the scenic Vinoy Hotel -free valet - for a few craft cocktails before heading off for several food and wine pairings at the Birchwood Inn and The Canopy Rooftop Lounge.  Sip champagne and taste caviar […]

When it rains, it pours. Tampa Bay and surrounding areas can average 50-60 inches of rain annually-why not utilize this aspect of the Sunshine State? Expert Doris Heitzmann will explore money-wise  approaches for preventing runoff, reducing water pollution and harvesting rainwater with a rain garden. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

Join the Gabber and Tombolo Books for our book club. The second Wednesday of every month we discuss a book by various Florida authors, or set in Florida. Most recently, we'll be discussing Mules and Men by anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston.The book club is currently virtual. To RSVP and get a Zoom link, email bookclubs@tombolobooks.com. […]

Eckerd College is the place to be during National Poetry Month, at least online on Thursday nights. Discover local, and no-so-local writers and poets to get the breakdown on their musings. Queer, black author Danez Smith will be digging into his award winning work, Donika Kelly, the author of Aviarium will be doing an interactive […]

If there's one thing Pinellas has no shortage of, it's outdoor marketplaces. From December through April, the Treasure Island Friday Morning Market will feature, you guessed it, local art, produce, foods, flowers, plants and "interesting flea items." This is an open air outdoor bazaar, but masks are recommended.  -AB Photo via Pxhere.

Join the Racquettes tennis group every Friday morning to get your tennis on. Bring your own rackets, fuzzy green balls, and jump in.  For more information, call 727-398-8055. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

Get your hands dirty with something positive this coming Friday -clay- and lots of it. Be prepared to spend two hours molding, wheel throwing, and building your own personal creations at the Moeran Center for Clay. Bring creative energy, and maybe a towel, but leave with your new favorite hand-crafted piece to bring home, show […]

A pet-friendly fundraiser, online or in Downtown St. Petersburg. The SPCA Tampa Bay is exploding into Straub Park, paws first. There will be a pet costume contest, vendors and  fundraising efforts for homeless pets embellished throughout the street festival. Two events, same day, one goal; raise crucial funds for animals in need. -AB Photo via […]

It's Florida, it's hurricane season, you know the drill. Be prepared for seaside storms at this free event featuring Madeira Beach representatives, vendors and local organizations. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

Take some "you time" this Saturday morning. Join like-minded, inner-peace-loving people for a 20-minute sound bath with a hoop drum and following deep guided meditation on the beach. Bring your own chair. –Gabber staff

Here's a reason to get out of bed before noon on Saturdays. Head down to Pass-a-Grille Beach and join the yoga community for free, beachside yoga. This open air event is BYOT (bring your own towel) and is located at the 21st ave beach entrance. -AB Photo by Maurice Stallion photography.

Are you really a St. Petersburg local if you don't know the backstory of the art that coats downtown? In intimate groups of no more than 10, trek four blocks and back while learning the history and inner-workings of prominent murals in the area. Wear your most trusted walking shoes, bring a water bottle and […]

Tap into your gifts as an intuitive, psychic and medium with this intimate class at a Gulfport beer garden. All levels of the mind are welcome, and so is Venmo. It's time to workout more than just your core. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

A celebration of all things Treasure Island, without the sand. This is a collaboration by city departments, civic associations  and community partners to bring a fun-filled day to residents and lovers of the island. There will be a petting zoo, a bicycle rodeo, plant classes and more city sponsored shenanigans. -AB Photo from the City […]

What's better than a furry new friend? Adopting instead of shopping for that addition to the family. Save Our Strays, a no-kill cat rescue organization, is looking to find forever homes for rescue kittens. Raised in foster care, all kitties are vetted, microchipped and ready to be loved. Check Pet of the Week for a […]

In typical Gulfport fashion, Beach Boulevard will be decorated with vendors offering crafts, jewelry and high end art for IndieFaire, a fairly new event that debuts on the third Saturday of every month. Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber, it’s a fun, family-friendly event with live music, street performers, and uniquely designed-for-the-occasion morsels created by […]

Practice pilates on the pier for, get this, free. Bring a mat to protect you from the "grassy area behind the beach" and an environmentally friendly water bottle. -AB Photo via Pxhere.

Yet another fresh-air market to peruse this Sunday funday. Shop over 60 vendors and brag about all the raw honey, fresh spices, sustainable veggies and local art you "stumbled upon." -AB Photo via Pxhere.