Gulfport: Helping Businesses, Helping People

As the community and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber brace for the economic impact of COVID-19, businesses reach out to help others in need ...
Motorized Scooter Driver Injured in Collision

A pedestrian on a motorized scooter and a truck collided at a residential intersection recently in Gulfport resulting in non life-threatening injuries ...
At Pandemic’s Beginning, Citywide Sale Continued

In the midst of local event cancelations related to the COVID-19, participation in Gulfport's citywide yard sale was strategically left up to residents ...
Azalea Elementary Gets National Award

In February, Azalea Elementary became one of three in the southeast to win the “Start With Hello” award from the Sandy Hook Promise ...
New Lights at Wood Ibis Park

Contractors for Duke Energy recently installed 11 new light poles and fixtures at Wood Ibis Park located at 58th Street and 28th Avenue South ...

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Art Festival Beth-El Celebrates 47 Years

Laura Mulrooney January 29, 2020

January 25 through 27, Art Festival Beth-El hosted their 47th annual invitational indoor and outdoor exhibit and sales of original work from artists all over the country

New Business Official in Gulfport

the Gabber January 29, 2020

The Gulfport Merchants Chamber welcomed three new business with official ribbon cuttings this week: Infinity Massage, Zaiya ArtiZen Market and Studio 49 Salon

Engine 17 on the Scene

Debbie Wolfe January 29, 2020

Gulfport Fire Department Engine 17 paused at the Gulfport Casino in the midst of a busy week

Local Crime Watch: Jan 23

Debbie Wolfe January 22, 2020

A sampling of police reports from January 9 through January 15 in Gulfport, South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach; plus, a crash with fatality in St. Pete

Meet the Candidates: Gulfport

Debbie Wolfe January 22, 2020

Gulfport is readying for the election of a councilmember for Ward 1 on March 17; meet the candidates in the Gabber's first Q&A series

‘We March… We Engage, We Vote’

Laura Mulrooney January 22, 2020

January 18, more than 600 people flooded the common ground outside the Gulfport Casino on Shore Blvd. S. for one purpose: to express their desire for equality

Gulfport Candidate Forum in the Works

Laura Mulrooney January 22, 2020

After some doubt, a Gulfport Candidate Forum for the upcoming municipal election for Ward 1 on March 17 may happen after all

Gulfport Celebrates 20 Years of Arbor Day

Laura Mulrooney January 22, 2020

Gulfport celebrated Arbor Day Wednesday, January 17 at Tomlinson Park with a ceremony, tree planting and tree giveaway

The Little Local Library with a Big Story

Debbie Wolfe January 22, 2020

Part of winning the highest honor from a national group, the Gulfport Public Library will be in the limelight again in when StoryCorps visits next week

SPB Classic: It’s No Ordinary Race

Laura Mulrooney January 22, 2020

Over the two-day event, 2,000 runners of all ages, races, shapes and sizes were signed up to participate, with 500 volunteers supporting the show

Library Pays Homage to Dr. King

Laura Mulrooney January 22, 2020

Gulfport Public Library recently provided a board for residents to answer “life’s most persistent and urgent” question according to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The ‘L’ Word

Laura Mulrooney January 22, 2020

Author Ellen M. Levy to life the struggles and confusion of romantic love between two young Jewish women in 1910 on January 17 at the Gulfport Library

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Clubs, Orgs & Classes

Gulfport Seniors Knit for a Cause

Jeff Donnelly March 4, 2020

Gulfport Senior Knitting & Crocheting Group meets every Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Gulfport Senior Center
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Polish American Society Dances for Paczki

Jeff Donnelly February 26, 2020
Gulfport Elves Donate Medical Equipment

Debbie Wolfe February 5, 2020
Trivia Night at the Pub(lic) Library

Jeff Donnelly February 5, 2020
Shouting BINGO! at Post 305

Laura Mulrooney January 29, 2020

Sun 29

Farmers Market at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

March 29 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mon 30

Euro Chemistry Congress

April 2 @ 9:00 am - April 3 @ 6:00 pm

Apr 02

Treasure Island Friday Morning Market December Thru April

April 3 @ 9:00 am

Apr 03

Pinellas Pepper Fest

April 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dear Gabber Readers,

In good times and bad, from recessions to hurricanes, the Gabber has brought you the local news faithfully, every week for 52 years.

It has been our family’s greatest privilege to helm the ship for 28 of those years.

We know how important this paper is to our readers. So many of you depend on the Gabber as a resource, not just for local news and events, but for comfort and a sense of community.

As a newspaper supported solely through advertising, however, we depend on local business. But so many businesses are now in crisis mode. In these uncertain times, businesses everywhere are having to make difficult, sometimes unthinkable decisions.

Our paper is no different. Sadly, this issue of the Gabber – number 2664 – will be our last for the foreseeable future. This has been a truly unexpected turn of events. But, the reality of a suddenly dwindling revenue stream means that we can no longer continue to print the paper, or to support our colleagues in bringing you news. And while we remain hopeful for a future where the Gabber can continue, we don’t know when that will be.

In the meantime, as we weather this crisis together, please look to official sources – your city, county, state and the CDC – for reliable information. Please follow their warnings and instructions diligently so that we can all be safe and healthy, and resume our normal lives as soon as possible.

This virus, and its far-reaching effects, are unprecedented. We can’t be sure how our community will look in its wake. But tough times tend to bring out the very best in our people. And we are so proud to call you neighbors. We have no doubt that we will come through this stronger, together.

We wish you and your families all the very best,

Ken and Deb Reichart

Publishers/Owners

While the Gabber suspends printing and operations, you can still contact us via phone and email. We will be checking messages, so please allow us a little time to respond.

727-321-6965

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Editor’s update: Since posting this message to Facebook on Tuesday, March 24, some of you have asked why the Gabber cannot go online until printing can resume. The truth is, printing the paper is only one part of our business expense. Of course, we must compensate our reporters and other employees who would be necessary to make that happen, and without the revenue that comes from print advertising, we cannot sustain an online-only option right now.

Others readers have suggested the Gabber create a gofundme account, or similar donation process. The fact is, even for a small publication, the cost of bringing you the Gabber each week is significant. And while we are truly touched that the community would want to contribute in this way, we respectfully ask that readers use any extra funds they have to support our many other local businesses in this time of need. Once they are stronger, we will all be stronger.

As the community and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber brace for the economic impact of COVID-19, businesses reach out to help others in need ...

A pedestrian on a motorized scooter and a truck collided at a residential intersection recently in Gulfport resulting in non life-threatening injuries ...

In the midst of local event cancelations related to the COVID-19, participation in Gulfport's citywide yard sale was strategically left up to residents ...

In February, Azalea Elementary became one of three in the southeast to win the “Start With Hello” award from the Sandy Hook Promise ...

Contractors for Duke Energy recently installed 11 new light poles and fixtures at Wood Ibis Park located at 58th Street and 28th Avenue South ...

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