PSTA Offers Free Bus Rides for World Car-Free Day
All PSTA bus routes are free for World Car-Free Day on Sept. 22. Reduce your carbon footprint by hopping on a bus or SunRunner for the day.
Florida environment
Gulfport City Council Discusses Updated Tree Ordinance
To tree or not to tree? Gulfport City Council discusses a new tree ordinance that would make removing trees more difficult for individuals.
Pinellas County Officials Question Beach Renourishment Plans
Pinellas County officials expressed concern with the beach renourishment plans — or lack thereof — by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Gulfport City Council Approves Financial Assistance Grants
Gulfport City Council approved two resolutions to receive financial assistance grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
St. Pete Beach State of Emergency Extended
The St. Pete Beach Commission extended the State of Emergency on Sept. 5. Post-Idalia, the beach has eroded to a dangerous point.
Hickory Dickery Dock: The Back Story to Causeway Village Docks
Here’s the back story to what is happening to the expanded boat slips at Causeway Village in South Pasadena, Florida.
The State of the Barrier Island Beaches After Hurricane Idalia
With major flooding from Hurricane Idalia, city officials along the beaches discuss the state of the barrier island beaches.
Flamingos Land in Treasure Island
Hurricane Idalia brought some unusual visitors to the Tampa Bay Area: American Flamingos! The Gabber Newspaper talks with a local ornithologist who observed a visiting flock on Treasure Island.
Hickory Dickery Dock? Causeway Village’s Dock Expansion
Causeway Village dock expansion will be discussed Aug. 29 at South Pasadena’s City Hall Commission Chambers meeting.
1993 Oil Spill: 30 Year Anniversary
Remembering the 1993 Tampa Bay oil spill: Thirty years ago, globs of oil ruined the shoreline of a beautiful afternoon along Redington Beach. Early on the morning of August 10, 1993, two tanker barges — the Bouchard 155 and Ocean 255 — had a collision with the freighter Balsa 37 near Mullet Key.
Skyway Pier’s New Fishing Rules
After bird rescue groups voiced concerns for injured birds, the State of Florida plans to implement new fishing rules at the Skyway Pier.
Voices: Letters to the Editor July 27
Check out the July 27 letters to the editor of The Gabber Newspaper. This week: Contracts with WinWay Homes.
