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• Gulfport Goes Green

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: March 22, 2010

  Gulfport Goes Green, a monthly (free and open to the public) street fair focused on green and healthy living, eco-consciousness, and sustainability, is hosted in the fun and funky waterfront community of Gulfport in Pinellas County (FL).

  All are welcome to attend this family-friendly event, which takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10AM through 5PM in the Gulfport Waterfront District.

  Plan ahead by bringing along unwanted or outdated items from your closet, office/den, or garage.  Gulfport Goes Green features computer and battery recycling, a clothing and book swap, and Florida Blood Services is onhand to accept blood donations.

  Speakers, vendors, artists, along with anyone “green with curiosity,” are invited to join the fun!  Individuals and businesses are welcome.   More information is available on the Vendor Information page of the Gulfport Goes Green website at www.GulfportGoesGreen.com.

  Gulfport Goes Green Activities Include:

  • A Book Swap hosted by Small Adventures Book Shop
  • Computer Recycling at The Gulfport Technology Center
  • Battery Recycling at The Outpost*
  • A Clothing Swap hosted by LocalShops1 in support of the Salvation Army Woman’s Shelter (with special thanks to BoTiki for the space)
  • Florida Blood Services blood donations

  *THE OUTPOST

  The Outpost has become the hub of activity for Gulfport Goes Green!  Donations of time and talent , community spirit, and mass quanities of heart and soul, contribute to the success of this little store.  Brimming with one of a kind art pieces, The Outpost is a fun place to shop.  Leslie Gilchrist, the owner, displays eco-friendly items, including night lights made from recycled bottles, skirts made of recycled jeans and t-shirts, rainbarrels, and palm frond fish.   Tiki masks painted to whimsical perfection and carved wooden bowls also add charm to the environment.  The store also features handmade jewelry and Hawaiian-style shirts by Ben Worn and Ima Stillgood.  And, more adventurous shoppers can augment the experience of Gulfport Goes Green with a kayak trip or guided eco-tour of Clam Bayou!

  The residents (and friends) of this quaint and funky waterfront community have a favored saying . . . ”If you’re too weird for Gulfport, you’re just too weird.”

  Gulfport Goes Green is another fun way to spend the day . . . in Paradise Found!

  CREDITS:  Photos courtesy of www.GulfportGoesGreen.com.  Information used for this blogpost was taken from the afore-mentioned website.

• Gulfport Centennial Art Walk

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: February 1, 2010

  Help the charming City of Gulfport celebrate its upcoming centennial! 

  2010 marks the beginning of a new decade and officially marks the City’s 100th birthday!

  The public is invited to help celebrate the new decade with an old tradition at the Gulfport First Friday Art Walk on Friday, February 5 from 6-to-10PM.  Plan to participate in this historic milestone and absorb Gulfport’s authentic “Old Florida” atmosphere.

  Peruse the work of over 50 artists and crafters, as well as authors, antique dealers and entertainers stretched over a half-mile up and down scenic Beach Boulevard. While browsing the art and craft booths, don’t miss Gulfport’s unique shops, boutiques and galleries. Enjoy dinner at one of over a dozen fine restaurants within the Art District, now one of the foremost dining destinations in the Bay Area. Live entertainers will be appearing at venues throughout the Village. Observe the talented artists at work all along Beach & Shore Boulevards.

  Gulfport Art Walk takes place on the First Friday and Third Saturday of every month, year-round. Parking is always available, the event is free, and free trolley rides are available from off-site parking areas, including nearby Catherine Hickman Theatre and Gulfport Public Library.

  CENTENNIAL ART WALK DETAILS:
  
  When:  6 to 10PM, Friday, February 5, 2010
  Where:  3129 Beach Blvd. in Gulfport, FL
  Cost:  Admission and Parking are FREE.
  For More Information:  Call 1-866-278-9255 or visit www.GulfportMA.com.

  This event is pet and family friendly!

  Once you discover Gulfport, Tampa Bay’s “best kept secret,” you’ll want to come back for more! 

  Just another day of history and fun . . . in Paradise Found! 

  For more information on many other Gulfport events, go to www.ExploreGulfport.com or www.GulfportFlorida.us.

  The Gulfport Art Walk and event recorded information line is 866-ART-WALK.

   

  

  

  

  CREDITS:  Press release and Art Walk photos courtesy of Gulfport Merchants Association website.  www.Gulfportma.com.  Poster art by Mike Darras (“The Peace Man”) courtesy of www.DomainHomeAccessories.com. 

  

• Gulfport is My Pinellas

  Written by MyPinellas.com No Comments
  Last Updated: May 8, 2009

  Alexandra Kingzett, long time Gulfport investor;
  Resident since 2000; owner of the Peninsula Historic Inn & Spa

  For a large part of my life, I’ve been at large in the world.  This is the first time I’ve had a sense of belonging. When we retired from a career in the Peace Corps, my husband and I visited Gulfport to see what kind of opportunity was there.  We purchased four investment homes on that first visit.  In 1999, we purchased a hotel that had been boarded up for seventeen years. We had to build it practically brand new from the inside out.  The following year, we also purchased our first home for ourselves here –  the fabulous Brumer Estate, a sprawling house with huge old live oaks and a lawn that ran down to the water.  The inn was a real catalyst for change – for a renaissance, as new people and investors and businesses came to Gulfport.  For the first time in my life, I feel as though I’m part of a community — that I’ve contributed … that I’m valuable.  My sense of belonging is also due to the richness of Gulfport. The town is made up of so many kinds of people.  It’s a very tolerant community.  Being here and owning the inn has defined a significant part of my adult life.  We will continue the stewardship of the inn, to be passed on eventually.  We’re just trying to set the table for the next decade.
  
  Gulfport is My Pinellas.

  Click here to visit the Peninsula Inn and Spa website.

  Click here to find out more about Gulfport.

• Gulfport

  Written by MyPinellas.com No Comments
  Last Updated: April 28, 2009

  Retaining much of its yesteryear charm, yet also exuding an eclectic artistic and bohemian vibe, the quaint City of Gulfport is one of the most interesting communities in Pinellas County. Known for its tranquil Old South atmosphere, the city also boasts chic boutiques, shops and art galleries thanks in part to the active community of artists drawn here by the tropical light and natural beauty of the place.

  Gulfport is also home to the beautiful campus of  Stetson University College of Law, Florida’s first law school.

  Old Florida
  Gulfport’s 13,000 residents enjoy the splendid setting overlooking beautiful Boca Ciega Bay. Housing choices are diverse, ranging from a restored 1920s Mediterranean villa to a newly-built waterfront condo, a comfortable 1960s ranch house to an elegant country club home. Residents take pride in rehabbing old housing stock in creative ways. The spirit of the community is to maintain the throwback-to-old-Florida charm.

  Small but Active
  Gulfport residents are proud of their city pier, an ideal location for catching a fish or just watching the sunset. Other civic institutions include a state-of-the-art performance hall, the Catherine Hickman Theater, and the Gulfport Casino, a waterfront landmark home to dances, musical performances, and other activities. Hop on the free trolley the first Friday of the month to experience Art Walk, an evening of street performances, craftsman exhibits, and a variety of galleries, shops, restaurants and clubs open late for your enjoyment. Art walks take place on the first Friday and third Saturday of every month.

  The city parks are numerous and varied – from a nature preserve with boardwalk trails to a neighborhood park with softball fields.

  “There is a remarkable sense of place in Gulfport. It’s the hometown you grew up in or wish you’d grown up in.” Greg Stemm, eight-year resident.

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  Factoids:
  Population: 12,533
  Land Area: 2.83 Sq. Miles
  Median Age: 47.3

  Points of Interest: City pier, Fishing, Performance hall, The Catherine Hickman Theater, and Gulfport Casino, Free Trolley, Art Walk takes place on the first Friday and third Saturday of every month, City parks are numerous and varied – from a nature preserve with boardwalk trails to a neighborhood park with softball fields.
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