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When Patch launched in Gulfport in Dec. 2010, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory.

Welcome to your Sunday Sunset, a weekly photo feature that reminds us to take a moment and appreciate what it means to live in Gulfport.

Thousands of people in unincorporated Pinellas County could see their property taxes go up as much as 44.9 percent over the next three years to pay for fire protection.

Welcome to Patch Minute and welcome to your weekend. Every week we'll fill you in on local events and things to do in St.

In Gulfport Thomas French is known for writing "Unanswered Cries" and "Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives." "Unanswered Cries" is the true story about the murder of Karen Gregory in her Gulfport home in 1984.

New : The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Communications Center took over dispatch services for the Gulfport Police Department on Jan.

For months, citizens and city leaders have been discussing, brainstorming and moving forward with stricter code ordinances in an effort to improve curb appeal in Gulfport.

For months, citizens and city leaders have been discussing, brainstorming and moving forward with stricter code ordinances in an effort to improve curb appeal in Gulfport.

Donate to the Library : The Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library is hosting it's second annual Book Sale on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Last year's event was a huge success because of the thousands of donations.

Gulfport City Council Candidate for Ward 1 Dan Liedtke says the current political sign ordinance is a "violation of someone's First Amendment." Gulfport's City Attorney Andrew Salzman maintains that the ordinance is not unconstitutional and writes that the City has not taken action concerning the ordinance.

On Tuesday, March 13, voters will decide who should represent the city for the Ward 1 and Ward 3 council seats.

Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast is located on Shore Boulevard, complete with a view of the beautiful Boca Ciega Bay and Gulfport Beach.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, more than 40.3 million Americans are 65 years of age and older, with a whopping 16.2 million of them not married.A Because seniors are living longer, healthier lives than at any other time in our history, many of these unmarried, mature individuals -- regardless of their advanced age, some even in their 80s and ... (more)

Welcome to your Sunday Sunset, a weekly photo feature that reminds us to take a moment and appreciate what it means to live in Gulfport.

"I grew up cooking," said Pia Goff. "I was rolling pasta when I was four years old." With her husband, Goff owns Pia's Trattoria on Beach Boulevard in Gulfport.

So Classic Car Show : The South 49th St. Business Association presents the So Classic Car Show on Saturday, Feb.

Feb 11 Eliza Gilkyson , Ellis Paul and Audrey Auld: Singer-songwriters in the Round Feb 18 WMNF's 9th Rockabilly Ruckus Feb 26 John Lennon Imagined: Beatles and Solo Years, featuring The Nutopians Mar 02 The Work of the Weavers Dr.

Food Pantry Needs Donations : On Thursday, a sixth grade class from St. John's Catholic Church donated several boxes of pet food to the Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry.

After 25 years of helping keep Gulfport safe, Officer Alex Falconeri , is finally taking some much needed time off.

The Gulf Beaches Kiwanis Club plans its annual Miracle League Motorcycle Poker Run Saturday, Feb.