According to Gulfport: O’Maddy’s Crowds, Free Parking, and Loud Motorcycles
“Look at it. O’Maddys will be able to fill a third story after they build a second.”
The Gabs: What Duties Should Gulfport’s Pet Mayor Have?
In this week’s Gabs, we asked random people “What duties should Gulfport’s Pet Mayor have?” Here’s what they told us.
Gulfport Council Approves BCYC Lease
“The point is, if you can still use that land but you have exclusive use, you’re not allowing others to use that land,” he said. “I’m not willing to give any more land away for that, especially for a lease that is less than many people’s mortgage on a monthly basis.”
Overheard at the May 16 Gulfport Council Meeting
“I went to the VPK graduation [at the recreation center], and it was adorable. The teachers there are clearly doing a fabulous job, and it was just a pleasure to see all of these little kids. It takes me back – to seeing little kids doing all of these performances where even if they do it terribly, it’s fabulous.” – Councilmember April Thanos (Ward I)
St. Pete Man Stole Galapagos Tortoises, Arrested
SPPD officers found one of the rare reptiles in the yard of the house while other had died and its carcass was found in the freezer of the home near 10th Street South and 24th Avenue South.
Stetson Law Ranked Top in Advocacy
U.S. News & World Report ranked Stetson University College of Law Top in Trial Advocacy and third in legal writing.
Boca Ciega Student Investigated Over Social Media Post
On Apr. 27, Boca Ciega High School student investigated over a social media post. The Gulfport Police Department did not arrest the student.
BCHS Senior Already an Experienced Business Owner
In less than two years he has sold more than 2,500 pieces, most of which he filled from his home office.
Publix Parking Lot Alligator Strolls Through Pinellas Park
The Pinellas Park Police Department reported an alligator strolling through the Publix parking lot on Park Boulevard near 49th Street.
Gulfport, St. Pete Things To Do May 18-24
‘Making Faces’ Art show, beer yoga, and musical bingo: Here’s your weekly list of Pinellas things to do May 18-24.
Student Wins Award Uncovering Lincoln Cemetery’s History
“I hope my paper ignites interest in analyzing communal resources that will lead to the potential identification of the over 4,000 who remain unidentified,” Roque said.
Voices: Letters to the Editor May 18
“I’ve said numerous times to certain council members (yes, you, April,) put a foot patrol downtown to maybe, just maybe deter this type of behavior. They had foot and bike patrols 20 years ago when we first moved here, but as April responded to me, ‘the merchants don’t want a police presence.’ Well, maybe next time this happens it could have a more tragic outcome; someone could be carrying.”
