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Get Your Goat

By Abby Baker

ABBY BAKER

Lutz-based Goat Yoga Tampa combines traveling goats, animal therapy, and yoga.

It doesn’t matter if you can do a headstand, because at a Goat Yoga Tampa class, the goats are the stars of the show.

On Sunday, March 20, Goat Yoga Tampa owner Kelly Harris loaded up her pickup truck with four bleating male goats and headed to St. Peters-

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She has six back at home, but only brings the goats that willingly load Goat Yoga continued on page 12

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news Gulfport Boulevard’s New Look

City May Add Crosswalk, Mural, Lighting – But it Won’t Be Cheap

By Abby Baker

ABBY BAKER

Gulfport City Council is considering a pricey project that would make Gulfport Boulevard walkable and decorative.

Gulfport Boulevard bears the city’s name in its title, but is it due for a makeover? A future redevelopment project aims to address just that.

“Gulfport Boulevard, we have neglected in a sense over the years … we’ve put a lot of time and effort into downtown and other parts of the City,” Gulfport Councilmember Michael Fridovich (Ward IV) said at a Tuesday, March 15 council meeting.

He went into loose detail, mentioning a potential crosswalk, a road mural, added foliage, and low-tothe-ground decorative streetlights.

“It would be nice if we could get a walkway in front of Maddy’s Spa and Habana Cafe,” Fridovich said. “We’re getting more and more walkable businesses.”

A road mural, much like St. Petersburg’s “Black Lives Matter”, was also thrown in the mix of ideas.

“Some kind of funky ‘Welcome to Gulfport’ mural,” Fridovich suggested.

Gulfport City Manager Jim O’Reilly cautioned council about high costs that come with launching a fullblown road redevelopment project.

In his former job as Leisure Services on St. Pete Beach, O’Reilly oversaw the 2002-3 improvements on the north end of the St. Pete Beach’s

Gulf Boulevard.

“Understand that any of these things are going to take an investment,” O’Reilly said. “Pretty sizable, from my experience doing roadway projects like this.”

The next steps, according to O’Reilly, would be for the City of Gulfport to draft a formal letter outlining their asks to Pinellas County.

The County could possibly pay for parts of the project, but Gulfport will first need to determine some costs.

“They may have funds available,” O’Reilly told The Gabber. “Street lights, any type of aesthetic improvements would be on us, but additional crosswalks could be something Pinellas pays for.”

The City will also need to receive estimates from Duke Energy, draft a landscape plan, and tally costs.

“I’d love to be doing Gulfport Boulevard, as long as you can afford it,” O’Reilly said.

Despite warnings of steep costs, Council expressed interest in continuing toward a beautification process of Gulfport Boulevard, which regularly sees less foot traffic than, say, downtown Gulfport.

Adding aesthetically pleasing elements and making the road more walkable could bring more business to the area, supporters say.

“Gulfport Boulevard is the gateway to Gulfport; let’s beautify it like the rest of Gulfport,” Fridovich told The Gabber.

That idea isn’t lost on the business owners of Gulfport Boulevard.

Recently, four of the Boulevard’s shops [Thai Orchids & Leis, Beach House 5317, Boulevard Shoppe, and Sail Market] have banded together to host monthly block parties that bring the community to their street.

Beach House 5317 owner Jamie Edwards says a project highlighting Gulfport Boulevard is something she’s rooting for.

“I think it would be amazing for the businesses that are here, a little out of the downtown area,” Edwards said. “Bring some beautification to the Boulevard.”

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More than Alligators

Discarded Domestic, Exotic Pets Live Full Time at Discovery Center While spring breakers swarm the shores of Madeira Beach, other animals – including a displaced lemur, pigs, and tarantulas – go through their daily routines at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center.

Originally, the Center only housed juvenile alligators – and one tortoise. Once the gators reach four feet, they re-home them with larger rescues. They still do this, but over time the Center’s morphed into a refuge for surrendered exotic pets, most of which cannot be released into the wild. Not all – some are invasive species or injured wildlife – but many of the animals here were once pets.

“A lot of what we do is educating people and maybe, say, encouraging people not to buy a four-foot lizard,” said General Manager Jamie Barron.

John’s Pass Rescue is the nonprofit backing the wildlife center. Owner Sonny Flynn recently announced a two acre off-site expansion in Clearwater, where she will house the larger animals.

But for now, residents such as pot bellied pigs Brutus and Barley, oink and sleep from their indoor pens. In the morning, they walk on a harness, sometimes even on the beach. In their previous life, the pigs were tiny babies that outgrew their homes.

Flopsy, a domesticated rabbit, was rescued from a neglectful situation in a dorm room.

“The mammals are all up and running around in the mornings before

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Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center General Manager Jamie Barron with Whiphid, a black-and-white ruffed lemur.

anyone gets here,” said Gulfport resident Mimi Moya. Moya’s the primary caretaker of the arachnids.

Often overlooked, but the most common species at the center: ball pythons. The snakes get surrendered by owners who not expecting the reptile’s size and upkeep costs.

The animals still have a lifetime left, and oftentimes it’s up to organizations like the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center or The Florida Aquarium in Tampa to give them a home.

The Center is not technically a zoo, but it is licensed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the USDA. Fundraising and ticket sales keep the Center rolling. The Center’s claim to fame and popular tourist attraction is “gator pictures,” where visitors can pay to snap a picture with small alligators.

“We rotate them out each day so it’s never the same alligator always working,” Barron, holding a restrained reptile, said. “They are such cool animals.”

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Green and Serene

St. Pete Beach Plants Free Trees for Homeowners Homeowners in St. Pete Beach can apply for a new beautification program if the home lacks vegetation in the right of way. According to a March 12 press release, the homeowner must also permit the city to plant trees and vegetation in said right of way.

Although the City Commission agreed to fund the project, funds are slim, so the process is first come, first served. Interested homeowners can apply online. St. Pete Beach Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer McMahon, will oversee and monitor this project.

“We are excited to have these beautification program funds available and urge residents to take advantage of them. Everyone will enjoy the look of the new green space. The program increases the beauty of our streets and improves the tree canopy,” McMahon wrote in the release.

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St. Pete Beach homeowners can apply to get trees planted, for free, to beautify their right-of-way.

the homeowner, and once the City of St. Pete Beach reviews and approves the application, the City makes arrangements for the project.

The replacement of cement and asphalt with trees and vegetation will ensure a more ecologically sound landscape and increase the City’s tree canopy, according to the press release.

Here’s how the program works: Interested homeowners apply to the program and if approved, the City

reviews available funds and distributes them accordingly. Then, the City sends out workers to scope out the landscape and plant trees and vegetation for the homeowners.

After the trees get planted, the homeowner can complete a survey about the process; the City will review the feedback and determine how to use it to better the program.

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Gulfport Will Buy Hybrid Police Cars

Citing Supply Chain Issues, the City Reverses Decision on Hybrid Police Cars

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Although Gulfport Council initially voted against buying hybrid patrol cars, supply chain issues caused the City to change course.

Despite voting two months ago to not buy hybrid vehicles for use as patrol cars, supply chain issues have forced the City’s hand.

In January, Gulfport City Coun-

cil authorized the purchase of two Dodge Chargers as replacement vehicles for the Gulfport Police Department, but the dealership the City uses is out of stock and won’t

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accept new orders until 2023, Council learned at the City’s March 15 Council meeting.

Instead, Gulfport Police Chief Rob Vincent asked Council to approve the purchase of two new Ford Interceptor SUVs, at $33,338 each. Vincent assured Council the SUVs were immediately available.

The unavailable Chargers would have cost the City $33,937 each.

Back in January, Vice Mayor April Thanos (Ward I) asked the City to explore purchasing hybrid vehicles. Thanos is a frequent advocate for the City buying electric or hybrid vehicles.

Due to lack of availability of gasoline-only vehicles, at the Tuesday night meeting, the rest of the council agreed to move forward with purchasing the hybrids.

Council agreed to spend no more than $80,000 on two vehicles.

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Senior Center Fundraising Update

AARP Could Donate $1 Million to Help Gulfport Build a New Senior Center At the March 15 Gulfport City Council meeting, Hartsook – the fundraising company the City hired in November to do just that for a new senior center – gave an update on its fundraising efforts. Hartsook Executive Vice President Jason Wood said the company’s fundraising efforts, which the City hopes will raise between $4.5 million and $5 million, include asking AARP for a $1 million donation and a possible naming rights deal with another large donor.

Those naming rights, Wood said, would also entail a potential honorary chairmanship title for the donor.

“Our hope is to have that committed by the end of April,” Wood said.

Hartsook’s efforts focus on raising private funds for a new $11.6 million center.

When the City hired Hartsook five months ago, it also hired two other firms to raise the money for the new senior center. The City pays Hartsook

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Gulfport’s seeking close to $12 million for a new senior center.

$12,000 per month, plus expenses, to get private contributions for the new center. By the contract, Hartsook’s fees will not exceed $184,000.

The two other firms the City hired, Shumaker Advisors and Thorn Run

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The City plans to pay the three firms $300,000 in total.

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Funky Finds

Picking Through Treasures at Gulfport’s City-Wide Yard Sale

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By Abby Baker

Gas prices are on the rise, and so is alternative transportation.

Bargain hunters and eclectic gift givers hit Gulfport streets for the Annual City Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, March 20. The city-wide event allowed residents to sell their things front yard-style, without a

A Barbie pink toy washer and kitchen set needed a new home.

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into the cages.

It wasn’t long before the start time that groups of mat-carrying yogis and yoga instructor Erin Ciacciarelli set up and stretched in the lawn of the brewery.

The goats prepped by munching, tails wagging, a shared hay bale.

“It’s something different, and people are always craving something different,” Harris said. “The goats are the sweetest and they love people, so this was natural for them.”

The yoga class itself is not an advanced workout, but still a traditional practice. While participants go through the motions, Harris wanders the mats, tossing treats and setting goat goodies on people’s backs while they do child’s pose and tabletop.

Goats naturally jump on things, and that includes people’s backs, which Harris describes as “a little massage.”

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Goat Yoga continued from cover

Jennifer Evans breaks her child’s pose for a laugh.

utes. That’s where 18-year-old Land goats on her land. In 2017, she began O’ Lakes High School student and hosting yoga classes in a partnership Goat Yoga intern Ryleigh Van Vegho with a local yoga studio on her twocomes in. Vegho, a future zoology acre property. major, scoops the poop and throws The idea quickly took off, and Harpeanuts and animal crackers to ris knew that Goat Yoga Tampa was keep goats from using the mats as bigger than her pasture could hantoilets. dle.

“I’ve worked with animals my “Every class sold out,” Harris said. whole life, I want to be a zookeeper,” “Eventually we had too many cars in Vegho said. “So I started interning our driveway.” with the goats. My favorite is Garth.”

She reached out to Loop Brewing Lutz-resident Harris and her in Land O’Lakes and began hosting husband Jeff outdoor goat yoga hatched the idea Goats naturally jump on classes that included of goat yoga af- things, and that includes a free beer. ter reading an Now, she does the people’s backs, which article about an same at Cage BrewHarris describes as “a ing.

Oregon woman little massage.” who launched “It’s yoga, but it’s her goat farm into a full-blown yoga more about animal therapy,” Harris operation after having a ‘midlife crisaid. “People have that want and sis,’ in Harris’s words. that need to be around animals. And It was a funny read for the couple, the goats are calm – I’d say calmer and then a business idea. than some dogs.”

Harris herself is an Air SpokesperHer business is licensed and inson and Television Host on the Home sured. Each participant signs a waivShopping Network. She wasn’t a yoga er, but Harris says there has been no instructor, a farmer, or having a midissues so far. life crisis but she did have a small Find upcoming classes and events herd of three pet Nigerian dwarf at goatyogatampa.com.

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Opinion: Fear=Vitriol

Letters From Your Neighbor

By Ian O’Hara

Vitriol has gotten worse towards politicians in the last few years. Why? Well here are a few reasons: • People’s distrust of the establishment • The anti-establishment movement within both extremes of the political parties • Democratic party rhetoric and propaganda • Republican party rhetoric and propaganda • Media silos • The inability to compromise • The asymmetrical moralism of politics • The experience of dynastic powers in political culture • The removal of the guards that existed in the 20th century • The adoption of anarchy as a political state • Post-modernist concepts within the Democratic party structure • The chronic dystopic view of the future • Only experiencing the political polarities • The religiousness in politics on the left • Constituents’ political realignment • The existence of social media • The anti-intellectual movement within the Republican party • The hypocrisy within the Democratic parties’ policies • The unwillingness to understand science, or just disavowing science as a whole • Futurism as a reality • The pandemic • Loss of respective expertise • The loss of respective authority • The unwillingness to recognize consequences of policies, good, bad, or indifferent • The chronic narcissism within our population as well as the political culture • The perception of economic disparity • Culture wars • The change of discourse in language of politics • The feeling that government is not listening or responding • Devaluing public service by using the word, “job” • Fear I’ll discuss these issues in later columns.

All these ideas combined are a threat to each other and create vitriol within the political culture we are experiencing now. This is not new, just different.

This occurred in 1829 with the realignment of the political parties and the election of Andrew Jackson; in the 1860s with the Civil War; in the 1930s with the Depression; and in the 1960s with the civil rights and the anti-war movements.

What the above dates have in common are a population that is tired, anxious, and angry.

This is not our existential threat; this is a small buildup of cultural, political, psychological, and economic factors. We are in the midst of a great change in the way that we communicate, and in the way we get information, as well as the psychological factors that go along with the aforementioned reasons.

Everyone has agency (a top-down power structure) in America, and I don’t believe that each side recognizes that. What goes along with anxiety and anger is the concept of emotional collectivism. This is our existential threat. We can only improve the world through individual action, not through group action or governmental force.

Humans are slow to change, and change begets fear. And fear begets vitriol and chaos.

Sincerely.

Your neighbor, Ian O’Hara

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arts Pushing the Right Buttons

Want to See a Button Worth $1000?

By Amanda Hagood

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Vicki McTavish sold most of her collection to buy her first car, but kept her favorites, one of which she shows off in this photo.

Scrimshaw. Royal portraits. Quarhave to have a gallery to collect ter-sized enamel dishes. Storybook them. Collectors arrange and mount scenes and religious iconography. their buttons in compact displays – Hollow ones for smuggling cocaine. known as “trays” – for keeping and These are just a few of the hundreds competition. Read’s daughter Ella, of types of buttons that Florida’s also a collector, shows me a tray she button enthusiasts collect, and on created for her favorite type: lacy Saturday, March 26, they’ll gather in black glass. Jet and smoke-colored Pinellas Park to display, swap, and glass buttons, produced more than share these tiny treasures with the a century ago in Czechoslovakia, public. sparkle in intricate floral and geoThe Florida State Button Society metric designs. I’m mesmerized. was founded in 1952, says FSBS “New collectors typically start President, Vicki McTavish, and it has with a jar,” says McTavish, an allbeen fostering new and-sundry jumble There’s a button for aficionados ever they have found at since.

McTavish, everyone, and each is a a yard sale or flea who lives in Orlanhandheld masterpiece. market. Thinking do, started collectthey’ve found a ing 35 years ago with her daughter, rarity, they will then begin posting Jennifer Read, who was then a teenquestions online. ager. While Read later sold most of “As more experienced collectors,” her collection to buy her first car she explains, with a knowing smile, – this may give you some sense of “we will often have to gently inform what highly collectible buttons are them that it’s ‘just a button’. But we worth – she kept her favorites: Third wait for them to grow.”

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Park. Here newcomers will find 4050 collectors and dealers, each with their own display table and hundreds of buttons: Collections of buttons in frames, singles or sets on cards, and tubs of buttons for sifting through and selecting. Prices can range from as low as 25 cents apiece to thousands of dollars, depending on their quality and rarity.

Pam Davis, President of the Bay Area Button Club (a regional affiliate of the FSBS), will be there with her collection of insect-themed buttons. Davis, a St. Pete resident, is a retired biology teacher who loves bringing her passion for the natural world together with her collector’s zeal. She’s looking forward to the 2023 FSBS Annual Meeting, where the theme will be “Wild About Florida” and she will connect fabulous flamingo- and alligator-themed buttons with the unique environmental history of the Florida Everglades.

Despite COVID-19-related shutdowns of the last few gatherings, she expects a sizable crowd at this month’s Swap-N-Show.

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Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. • 727-893-5657 •

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Annual registration required. Free, residents; $50, non-residents. All programs subject to change without notice. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by, join our weekly newsletter, or like us on Facebook for a full calendar of events.

Fitness Center now open! To provide physical distancing, we’ve limited capacity, so call to register for a spot.

Supplemental food assistance for qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need is available at the Senior Center. Pantry is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Proper verification required prior to use of the pantry.

GEMS (Gulfport Extended Mobility Service) provides affordable Door-to-Door transportation service, rides to medical appointments, shopping, and much more for Gulfport residents, 55 years of age or older or disabled. 727-893-2242.

Medical Equipment Lending Program provides gently used wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other medical equipment to seniors who need it. Supplies limited.

SPECIAL EVENTS Monday Mile Walking Club Start your week on the right (or left) foot with a walking group that meets in different locations every week.

Mondays, 8 a.m. Call for location.

Matinee Movie Take a break and enjoy a movie with friends. Call for title. March 25, 1 p.m.

Spring Fling Field Day Meet at Chase Park for a fun-filled day packed with outdoor games, food, and fun! March 29, 10 a.m.

Veterans Coffee Connection Veterans from all eras gather for coffee, support, friendship & to learn about available resources. April 1, 10 a.m.

Gulfport ROCKS! Spend time with friends and create some fun rock art. All supplies provided. April 1, 12 p.m. Limited space; must pre-register.

Medicare & Health Insurance Assistance Frustrated trying to navigate the insurance world? We got you. April 5; appointment only.

Cannabis & CBD 101 Join The Centre SPB & Triverde Health for a cannabis education event where we break down the different types of cannabis, different methods of consumption, strain types, and more. April 5, 2 p.m.

GEMS GETAWAYS Columbia Café & Tampa Bay History Center Mar. 24. $35; $30, GEMS members.

Manatee Viewing Center April 13. $20; $15, GEMS members Yoder’s Restaurant & Amish Village April 21. $20; $15, GEMS members.

Courtside Grille April 28. $8; $6, GEMS members.

Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. • 727-893-1074 • /gulfportlibraryfl Mygulfport.us/gpl • Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

All programs free and subject to change.

Science in the Garden Meeting in the Reading Garden for our weekly Science Club for Grades K-5. Mondays, 4 p.m.

Storytime in the Park Join Miss Cailey at Clymer Park for outdoor Storytime fun!

Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and bubbles.

Bring a chair or blanket if you want to sit during the program. Activities for toddlers and caregivers, but we always welcome additional siblings and family members.

Thurs., 10:30 a.m., through March 31.

Murder in the Afternoon Mystery Series Do you love a whodunit? Join us for our weekly mini-series. Visit our Events calendar or call for description of episodes.

Weds., except April 20, 12 p.m.

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SHINE Presentation: Medicare Part C Information and counseling about Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D. Apr. 20, 1 p.m. 727-8931073 for individual appointment.

Babytime For little ones under 2 years old and their caregivers. We will sing, read, enjoy lap bounce rhymes, and learn baby signs. Older siblings also welcome. March 25, 10:15 am.

Grownup Movie Series Watch an Irish coming-of-age comedy drama about a working class boy growing up in Northern Ireland in the ‘60s & ‘70s. Call for title. Apr. 2, 1 pm.

Gulfport’s Poet Laureate Rob McCabe reads some of his poems, followed by a quick workshop of Blackout Poetry. April 6, 7 p.m.

Spring Sign Craft for Adults Use wood, paint, and fake flowers to create a beautiful sign for spring. April 14, 2 p.m.; registration starts April 7, as we have limited supplies, registration starts April 7. Call or email library.programs@mygulfport.us.

Gulfport Library Book Club Discuss Philip Roth’s “Portnoy’s Complaint”. Borrow a print copy from the library or download the audiobook from Overdrive/Libby. April 21, 2 p.m. 727-893-1073.

Lunch & Learn: Four Hills of Life – The Making of an Elder Presentation by Thomas D. Peacock, author of a dozen books on Ojibwe history and culture, native education, racism, and fiction. March.

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Catherine Hickman Theater 727-893-1070 • 5501 27th Ave. S. The Tin Woman The Gulfport Community Players present Sean Grennan’s play. March 24 – April 3: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. $20, only at gulfportcommunityplayers.org. No lobby sales.

Water Media Show Opening reception for the Senior Center art exhibit. Cash bar. April 1, 4-6 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom 727-893-1070 • 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Contra Dance with friends of Old Time Dance. Contra dance with band and caller. March 27, 3:30-7 p.m.: 3:30 lesson; 4 p.m., dance. $10. tampabaycontra.com Ballroom Dancing with USA Dance Lessons, DJ & dance hosts.

March 28, 7 p.m. $10; $7, USA Dance members. 727-576-1206.

Casino Weekly Dances Ballroom Lessons: Tues., 12-3 p.m. $10 Argentine Tango: Tues., 6:30 p.m., $10 Swing: Weds., 7 p.m. $10 Latin Night: Thurs., 7 p.m. $10

Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd S. • 727-893-1068 • mygulfport.us/recreation/rec Annual registration: $3 residents, $25 nonresidents Basketball Adult: Wed., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m.

Pickleball All levels: Tues., 6-8:30 p.m. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Beginner: Tues., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Intermediate & Advanced: Mon., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Table Tennis Tues.. & Thurs., 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Game Room Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

PROGRAMS Summer Program Gulfport residents, register your kids now for our 2022 Summer Program, open to children who’ve completed kindergarten through age 14.

The 10-week program runs from May 31Aug. 5, from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. (for an extra fee). The program has 25 spots for the discounted rate for Gulfport residents in need of assistance; verify eligibility with either a letter from the child’s school verifying the acceptance of free or reduced lunch or a letter acceptance of assistance from financial aid or a related program.

Register Mon.-Fri., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Teen Night Registrations Continue! Available for middle and high school students 17 and younger. Recreation, social activities, field trips, cooking projects, guest speakers and service projects. Teens can use the gymnasium, game room and outdoor area.

Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 6-9 p.m. Rec Center membership required: $3, residents; $25, nonresidents.

VPK Program We are currently accepting VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) Vouchers for the 2022-2023 School Year. VPK is free for all Florida children who turn 4 by Sept.

1. VPK runs from 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., starting Sept. 6. Apply only at elcpinellas. net; after applying, bring the certificate of eligibility to pre-registration, which takes place Mon.-Fri., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLASSES Call instructor for more information. Want to teach a class? Call John: 727-893-1079.

Ballet and Tap Tues.: Ages 3-6, 5:45 p.m.; ages 7-16, 6:45 p.m. $40/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594.

Essential Oil Thurs., Mar. 24, 6:30 p.m. $10/class. Jennifer: 813-263-3919.

Essentrics Aging Backwards Recommended for active adults 60 years and above. Thurs., 10 a.m. Starts Mar. 3. $50/ month. Lauren: 248-875-7030 Essentrics Toning Thurs., 9 a.m. Starts March 3. $50/month. Lauren: 248-8757030 F.I.T Tennis Fri., 6 p.m. Free for beginners, ages 21 and up. Chase Park, 5313 27th Ave. S. Mo: 727-515-1454.

Hula Hoop Fitness Second & fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. $35/month; $10/class. Maria: mestrada1987@gmail.com.

Tennis Tues. Adult lessons. Chase Park, 28th Ave. and 53rd St. S. $15. Mo: 727-5151454.

Yoga Moves Hatha Yoga Fri., 9:30 $12/ class; $40/month. Denise: 727-251-8868 Youth Hip Hop Ages 6-8: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; ages 9-16, Fri., 7:30 p.m. $40/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594 Watercolor with Patsi Wed., 10 a.m. $55/ month. Patsi: artistpsychic@gmail.com Zumba Thurs., 6 p.m. $20/month; $6/ class. Magda: 727-214-7868

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Sweat, Tears, or the Salt Sea

AMANDA HAGOOD

Camagüey, Cuba; Dolores, whose husband grows lethally abusive as the Cuban Revolution begins to boil; Maydelis, A Meditation on the Resilience of Women Jeanette’s cousin who longs to immigrate to Miami; and

By Amanda Hagood mother and daughter Gloria and Ana, Jeanette’s Salvadorian The title of poet Gabriela Garcia’s debut novel, “Of Women neighbors whose lives get torn apart by deportation. and Salt” (Flatiron Books, 2021), evokes a range of ideas.

Their stories are offered in 12 chapters, each with its Tears. Ocean waves. A cerown distinctive and comtain kind of toughness pelling voice. Rather than women cultivate over the reading chronologically, the years to preserve their souls narratives spiral around the against life’s betrayals, lossshared dilemmas each womes, and heartbreaks. The an faces: persistent racism novel binds all of these toand sexism directed against gether to tell the intriguing LatinX women, personal and intergenerational story of a political violence, and the family of Cuban women who sacrifices and aspirations of reclaim their lives in the face motherhood and daughterof revolution, immigration, hood. and abuse.

While some readers might At the heart of the plot is sense a lack of closure in this the troubled relationship bemore conversational structween Carmen, a first-genture, Garcia, like a true poet, eration immigrant living in drops potent artefacts into a prosperous Miami suburb, the novel that reverberate and her daughter, Jeanette. across the tales. Most notaAfter surviving sexual abuse ble among these is a Spanish at the hands of her father, translation of Victor Hugo’s then spiraling in and out of “Les Misérables”, the book addiction, Jeanette strugwhich inspired María Isabel gles to repair her broken reas she rolled her way down lationship with her mother, the long path toward gender but Carmen doesn’t want to equality. Hidden for decades talk. Wrenching events that inside the walls of the famidestroyed her family apart ly’s house, the book catches back in Cuba have trained Jeanette’s attention when Gabriel Garcia’s debut novel traces the lives of women who her to conceal her trauma she pays a visit to Cuba hoplive through Cuban revolution and exodus and then face disjust as her neighbor – as we ing to learn about her famcrimination and family upheaval in the States. discover in one of the novily’s roots. While María Isel’s more hair-raising scenes – cages a wild panther inside abel’s story is lost to time and revolutionary overthrow, a her well-appointed mini-mansion.

Hugo quotation she carefully copied into the book catches Around Carmen and Jeanette’s story, Garcia weaves Jeanette’s attention: “Who are we, weakness? No, we are parallel narratives of the past and present: María Isabel, force.”

Carmen’s great-great grandmother who broke barriers by Truer words could not be said for this novel of strong, becoming a first female cigar roller in her hometown of complicated survivors.

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Seven Questions: Sheba Queen of the Night

stages and it brings me so much joy to share art with others.

Pinup Model Celebrates Curves and Burlesque

By Abby Baker

You identify as a curvy pinup model?

Would you say curves rule this type of modeling?

I think pinup - like burlesque - celebrates women of all shapes and sizes.

I am proud of being a curvy pinup and embrace it through this art form.

GN: What is burlesque?

SQ: Burlesque began in the 17th century, deriving from the Italian word ‘burlesco’ and ‘burla’ meaning a joke or mockery. A resurgence of the art form started in New York around 2008 and it is now a popular form of entertainment that can be seen in almost every city and state all over the world.

How did you get into burlesque?

My first time seeing a burlesque show was on a visit to New York at the Slipper Room in 2009. I was mesmerized by the performances. When I got back to San Francisco, I began taking classes and performing under my show name, Sheba Queen of the Night. The feminist nature of the art form is why I fell in love with it, and what moves me most about the art today.

SHEBA QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

It’s not uncommon to see burlesque performer Sheba Queen of the Night in bedazzled corsets and tassel-adorned bras.

For Sheba, pinup culture and shimmying on stage are a way of female expression. She got into the game in San Francisco, performed nationally and is now performing, modeling and hosting events full time in St. Petersburg.

Her event company, Sheba QOTN Entertainment, produces the fun, funky shows around town, most recently “Flambé Cabaret: A Dinner Theater Experience” at Sea Dog Cantina - Gulfport.

Sheba Queen of the Night is a burlesque performer, sex coach, pinup model, and event producer in Gulfport.

I began producing variety show cabarets in 2009 in the San Francisco Bay area. I have also produced shows in Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe, and Reno. I’ve produced a few showcases around the Tampa Bay area: “Beautiful Anarchy” (a rockabilly showcase), “Seduction Feroce” (a queer cabaret), and “NEO-RAMA” (a pop-up show). I feel at home on

You also work as a sex coach.

I work with individuals and couples on relationships, dating, sexuality, empowerment, and body-positivity coaching. I also lead workshops at the St. Pete Retreat where we lead circles and classes around sexuality and empowerment.

Why do you enjoy it?

I was a part of a movement called VDAY/”The Vagina Monologues” for 11 years and it was a play that encouraged women to be in their power and in their voices. The monologues were stories about women’s experiences in their bodies and their sexuality. It led me to want to hold more spaces around healing and transformation for people and their sexuality. I love to help people find their voice and be in their body. They find a deeper connection to themselves and discover ways to love themselves more.

To learn more about Sheba and her events visit shebaqueenofthenight. com

How would you describe your performance style?

I consider myself a neo-burlesque performer. I adore the glitz and glamour. My acts may share my feminist and body-positivity views, and can be comedic at times. Growing up watching musicals, I fell in love with theater at an early age and spent a lot of time in casinos watching acrobatic performances, circus shows, and showgirls covered in rhinestones and feathers.

It’s no surprise I fell in love with entertainment.

When did you start Sheba QOTN Entertainment? What made you want to start?

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food Dirty Little Secret

Laundromat-Themed Speakeasy Serves Cuban Plates, Cocktails A glance into Dirty Laundry in downtown St. Petersburg and one might think it’s a small self-wash laundromat with a coffee counter and payphone.

That’s until the phone rings.

Dirty Laundry is a bar, lounge, and restaurant speakeasy at 1742 Central Ave. that opened its doors in November, 2020. The initial entrance room sports a checkered floor, washing machines and dryers accompanied by a C-shaped bar that offers coffee and sandwiches.

At night (and starting at noon on the weekends) the speakeasy serves bottles, cocktails, and Cuban plates.

Despite the downtown spot making a splash on social media, I tried to absorb zero information on the details, aside from the fact that it operates as a speakeasy – I wanted to see if I could figure out how to get inside. Nearby speakeasies such as The Saint (also on Central Avenue) can be accessed by simply checking the Instagram page for a daily password, and I assumed this may be the case.

However, Dirty Laundry makes its visitors work a tad harder.

Occasionally the payphone rings

ABBY BAKER

By Abby Baker

The eternally spinning loads of clothing are a prop, not actual laundry.

and gives instructions on how to access the parallel side of the lounge, a room lit with neon signs and a completely separate, alcohol-based menu. There’s also a separate outdoor patio for those who brave the dark side.

I’ll leave out the nitty-gritty on how to access the secret room, which is not at all obvious until you see it in action.

On the laundromat side, I ordered

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a café con leche and their Lechon Sandwich at the bar. With a theme centered around other people’s dirty clothes, I was skeptical about the food being the draw, but the Dirty Laundry kitchen proved me wrong.

The café con leche was no Ybor City cup, but it did the trick. There were also non-dairy options, cold brew, matcha, kombucha, and a rundown of nonalcoholic sips.

Really, I was in it for the sandwich. The Lechon Sandwich, a Cuban fare favorite, was a pressed, melted mix of mojo pork, pickled red onions, and Swiss cheese, held together with bread from La Segunda Bakery.

La Segunda, famous for Cuban bread and pastries in Tampa, opened a St. Petersburg location earlier this month. Their bread brings the extra-authentic edge to the Central Avenue menu.

As for the row of washing machines, they’re not open for public use despite spinning with actual clothing items every so often.

Paired with aging washing machines - a prop that many visitors pose for photos with - soap dispensers, and rolling carts, you almost forget that it’s all a mirage.

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the gabs If you could live an alternate life, what would it be like?

Photos by Abby Baker

Marina Mullins, New Port Richey “Living in Brooklyn and I’m a film music producer.”

Annie Hambach, Holiday “It’s not so far-fetched; well, it kind of is financially. I’d live in a $3 million condo high rise and there would be bridges that can easily accommodate all the traffic. That’s the far-fetched part. Also I’m independently wealthy and not working.”

Tabitha Martin, Pinellas Park “I’d live in Tuscany on a vineyard married to my hot husband. We have two children and I work as a sommelier at a bougie restaurant in Florence. I want it to be me.”

Rebecca Chase, New Port Richey “I’m in London as a boutique shop owner and writer on the side – participating in tea time on the regular.”

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worship Unitarian Universalist United Fellowship

During the pandemic join us Sundays on Zoom.

St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop 5124 Gulfport Ave S. 33707

Hours 10 AM to 2PM Wednesday to Saturday

Discussion -10:30 Program - 11:00 For Zoom directions email us at uuunited@earthlink.net “You need not think alike to love alike.”

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Paradise Lutheran Church

on Treasure Island 10255 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island

Wednesdays March 9 - April 6 Lent Services 6pm

Sunday Service

10am with Holy Communion

727-360-5739

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5441 9 th Ave N. • St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Sunday Services 10AM Misa en Español: Domingos 12PM

Good Shepherd Old Catholic Church 2728 53rd St. S. Gulfport, FL 33707 (Entrance on 28th Ave.)

Where ALL are welcome at the Lord’s table.

Come and See...

Sunday Mass 9:30am www.goodshepherdocc.net 727-403-7178

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Sundays 10:00am Holy Eucharist Wednesdays 11:00am Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing “St. Alban's is an inviting faith community striving to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

So, no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.”

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obituaries Edward J. Anderson of Redford, Michigan passed March 9, 2022, in Gulfport, Florida. He died unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep. He had just celebrated his 70th birthday on March 2. Edward enjoyed spending time with his family, and he loved them very much. He also loved to share stories (as he has one for everything) and if you needed a laugh, he’d be sure to give you a good one. Edward is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter Darlene Anderson of Apple Valley, California; daughter Yvonne Pasternak and husband Peter of Livonia, Michigan; and son Edward (Eddie) Anderson of Redford, Michigan. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Dominic, Devin, Calvin, and Ty. Richard A. Johnson (Captain Richard), 75, of St. Petersburg passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph H. and Graham Johnson. He’s survived by his wife, Cindi Para, his brother Walter (Connie), his sister Nancy (Robert), a niece, and several nephews. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Richard spent his youth in Champaign, Illinois and his mid and high school years in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He attended Florida Presbyterian College (now Eckerd College) in St. Petersburg in 1964, graduating in 1968 with a history degree. He enlisted and served in the Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer and upon discharge returned to St. Petersburg in 1972. Richard loved

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sailing and enjoyed teaching and introducing others to the sport. He learned how to sail at age 12 at a North Carolina coastal summer sailing program. Upon returning to St. Petersburg he answered a want ad for the Annapolis Sailing School branch in St. Petersburg and was there for more than 30 years as an instructor and branch manager. He was also involved with U.S. Sailing in the Keelboat Instructor program and was a Master Instructor Trainer. He certified sailing instructors throughout the U.S. in courses ranging from Basic Sailing to Coastal Passage Making. He also co-authored the U.S. Sailing book “Bareboat Cruising”. He spent several years as a charter boat skipper along with teaching sailing courses at Eckerd College. He also worked as the dockmaster at Magnuson Marina Cove in south St. Petersburg. Richard volunteered at Egmont Key State Park with the Egmont Key Alliance; he served on the Board of Directors for nearly 30 years and as President for 12. He enjoyed re-enacting the role of an 1898 lighthouse keeper at their annual event. He was a founding member of the Florida Lighthouse Association, serving as District 4 Commissioner and on the Board of Directors for many years. He was involved in and served on committees for several local organizations. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Eckerd College’s Lewis House. Get directions at the security gate. Richard lived and loved the tropical lifestyle, so please wear your favorite Florida shirt or tropical attire.

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Wicked fun. That’s what Warren Thayer and his daughter had in the Big Apple whilst waiting to see the show by the same name. Looks a little chilly!

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Overheard at Gulfport City Council Here’s a few snippets of things we heard at the March 15 Gulfport City Council meeting.

O’Reilly on Thanos’ description of the police contract which the council approved at its March 15 meeting

“A lot of this contract is giving them the same benefits that our regular staff have. So, that’s a lot of what’s in the contract.” — Vice Mayor April Thanos (Ward I) on a new city contract for Gulfport police sergeants “That’s correct.” –City Manager Jim

“We do stand with Ukraine and everything that’s going on over there.

It’s just horrific. I can’t really watch the news much any more; it bothers me so bad.” –Councilmember Paul Ray (Ward III) on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Elton John Songs, Art in the Yard + Plants for Sale Find links for these events — and many other things to do — online at thegabber.com/events.

Now - Tuesday, April 15 Plant and Paint Florida CraftArt’s newest exhibit “Art in the Garden” is a whimsical, colorful crawl of garden-themed pieces, all crafted by local artists. Fifty artists created 90 works made from a range of mediums, including sculptures and threads. If nothing else, the giant praying mantis is a must-see.

Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St Pete. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. floridacraftart.org Thursday, March 24 Tiny Dancer Elton John fans can see the next best thing at St. Petersburg’s Palladium Theater. Tokyo Joe will put on a show featuring John’s lighting, fun costumes, and zany style. He’s accompanied by drummer Charlie Morgan, who played with John for more than 10 years. The Palladium at St Petersburg College, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Pete. 7 p.m. $20-45. mypalladium.org

Saturday, March 26 Working from Home Artists, don’t bother leaving the house today: Gulfport’s Art in the Yard allows for a permit-free art sale across the city. The front lawns of Gulfport transform into outdoor art galleries and anyone and everyone can go shopping. This community event promotes local artists, emerging and seasoned, who showcase their creations from home. Throughout Gulfport.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. mygulfport.us/ gulfport-art-in-the-yard Got Buttons? Swap and shop them with other collectors at the Park Station Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce Building. See what button collecting is all about and get a chance to hone your hoard of antique buttons. Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce Building, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 727-742-5584.

Museum Chat Start your morning surrounded with art and conversation at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum. Local host Celeste Davis will interview Tampa Bay artists and get the discussion

Friday, March 25 Cinema Under the Stars Join the Gulfport Historical Society for a movie on the lawn. The 1967 British drama “To Sir, With Love” deals with social and racial issues in an inner-city school. It stars the late Sidney Poitier and features Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall, and singer Lulu making her film debut. Pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs, and head to the side lawn of the Gulfport History Museum. GHS Members can access the Square Mullet Clubhouse; non-members can bring their own beverages of their choice. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S. 6:30 p.m. gulfporthistoricalsociety. org

rolling in the conversation cafe.

As always, the event is free but registration is required. Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum, 2240 9th Ave. St. S., St. Pete. 10:30 a.m. woodsonmuseum.org Last Saturday Block Party Ready for a block party? Today’s the day four Gulfport Boulevard businesses throw their Last Saturday midday market with local art popups.

The businesses in question: Thai Orchids & Leis, Beach House 5317, Boulevard Shoppe, and Sail Market(ing). Come out and support local Gulfport businesses and discover what’s new around town. Beach House 5317, 5317 Gulfport Blvd. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. beachhouse5317.com Caddys, Mon Hear reggae all day the way it’s best enjoyed: on the beach with a fruity drink. Caddy’s Treasure Island is the scene for island vibes all Saturday long. Start off with Sunsetters from 11 a.m.2 p.m., Trinity from 3-6 p.m., and Jahfari until 10 p.m. Caddy’s Treasure Island, 9000 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. eventvesta.com/events/14550all-day-reggae

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THE NORTH END TAPHOUSE HAS A DELI-STYLE MENU WITH LOCALLY BREWED BEERS AND MORE.

We have live entertainment every day and Open Mic every Tuesday, located in the Village Courtyard.

2908 1/2 Beach Blvd S Gulfport, FL

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Gage Mooney ......... 7-10

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Bud Good.......................3-6 Pat and Dennis...... 7-10

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Doug Thomas ............3-6

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Things To Do continued from page 25 Plants, Paints and Pints 3 Daughters Brewing brings St. Pete’s big three to their patio: art, plants and beer. The bar will serve as usual, but the outdoor space will be full of vendors such as Earth Fusion Decor and Jeanne Highfill. Shop local creations – and the beer list. 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St. S., St. Pete.

12-6 p.m. 3dbrewing.com/events Build a Rose Who says you need a special occasion for flowers? Build your own bouquet at the Fresh Factory with flowers from Florafete. A ticket buys you all the florals and supplies you need to make a heartfelt display and a bite-sized charcuterie board. Wine’s not included, but you can buy some.

Fresh Factory, 7350 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 6:30 p.m. $65. eatatfreshfactory.com Sunday, March 27 Stone Handy Poetry Jam ​​The Blueberry Patch hosts a literary afternoon

honoring the poetic works of the late Stone Handy. Handy’s gone, but his words remain. Join friends and Blueberry Patch-goers for a reading of his poems and words. The Blueberry Patch, 4923 20th Ave. S. 3 p.m. 727914-0226.

Woodson’s Gala Nikole Hannah-Jones will speak at the Coliseum at a gala fundraiser for the Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund, hosted by the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum of Florida. It’s the scholarship fund’s fourth year, and Jones rings in the night as a 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner for The New York Times’s ‘The 1619 Project’. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Pete. 4-7 p.m. $100. woodsonscholarships

walked the shores looking for shipwreck survivors. Author of the “The Legend of the Barefoot Mailman”, John Fleming, discusses the history of his life and the inspiration behind the book. $25. eckerd.edu/olli/calendar Thursday, March 31 Stretch at the Lands Practice yoga in the safe space of Sacred Lands with Salty Souls Yoga. The outdoor space hosts yoga classes in coordination with the moon, so this is a chance to stretch and get in line with your earthly releases. Bring a yoga mat and bug spray. Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N., St Pete. 6:30 p.m. sacredlandspreservation.org

Tuesday, March 29 Shoeless History Do you know the history of Florida’s barefoot mailman? OLLI at Eckerd offers an online Zoom classroom detailing the chronicles of this “barefoot mailman” who historically delivered postage and

Saturday, March 26 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rain date Sunday, March 27

Stetson Area • 807 Hull St. S. • 6270 10th Ave. S. • 1301 60th St. S. • 5817 21st Ave. S. 28th Ave. S. to Gulfport Blvd.

• 2208 Beach Blvd. S. • 5625 23rd Ave. S. • 5631 23rd Ave. S. • 5848 23rd Ave. S. • 2302 59th St. S. • 5139 24th Ave. S. • 2414 58th St. S. • 2506 52nd St. S. • 2520 Beach Blvd. S.

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• 5614 Newton Ave. S. • 5722 17th Ave. S. • 5522 17th Ave. S. • 1714 55th St. S. • 1726 53rd St. S. • 5326 18th Ave. S.

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5325 Tangerine Ave. S. 5610 19th Ave. S. 2001 53rd St. S. 5317 Gulfport Blvd. S.

Marina District • 2626 49th St. S. • 2666 44th St. S. • 4602 27th Ave. S. • 2710 48th St. S. Townshores to 28th Ave. S. • 4920 28th Ave. S. • 2802 53rd St. S. • 2813 56th St. S. • 5437 29th Ave. S.

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2908 57th St. S. 2935 57th St. S. 2937 Beach Blvd. S. 2930 54th St. S. 2831 Dupont St. S. Apt 1 2831 Beach Blvd. S. #2 3205 58th St. S. #100 5737 Shore Blvd. S. Apt.1 5657-5659 Shore Blvd. S. 3020 Clinton St. S. 5220 Delette Ave. S. 3050 57th St. S. 3101 Dupont St. S. 3113 57th St. S. 5417 Essex Ave. S. 3131 56th St. S.

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TAMPA BAY FLOORS & CARPETS CLEANING SOLUTION

We offer marble, vinyl, ceramic, grout cleaning, all kinds of carpet cleaning. We clean upholstery. Also, power washing. We cover all your cleaning needs. We are fully equipped. We are 24/7 emergency flooding service. COVID fumigation available. 727623-7948 or 813-750-9851.

Lawn & Landscape

Licensed Bonded Insured St. Lic. #EC0002881

SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT! Handy Person CLEAN UP CLEAN UP CLEAN UP Handy helper. Skilled labor, anything around the house from A-Z. Weeding, rock gardens cleaned, mulch, sod, and plants installed.

Small trees planted and removed. Pressure washing. Free estimates. 30 years experience. Start the New Year off right. St. Pete / Gulfport area. James: 407-244-6045 HANDYMAN SEMI-RETIRED All types of repairs. Small jobs welcome. Quality work at reasonable prices. Honest. Reliable. Free estimates. John: 727-410-2201.

EXPERT SPRINKLER REPAIR

Rich Moseley, irrigation contractor. 25 years experience. Reasonable rates. Well & pumps. 727-439-0792. Lic.#C8312. BBB Accredited.

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IRRIGATION STAIN REMOVAL

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Professional Services

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STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET?

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Lee Claxton, I.S.A. Certified Arborist

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Miscellaneous Service THE TRASH QUEEN Overwhelmed with the mess? Clean up/clean out, inside and out. Recycling, organizing, and yard work.

Free estimate from Kathy, Trashologist, licensed/insured, with truck/trailer. Call/text 845-866-3867. Responsible, reasonable, and ready!

Moving / Hauling CHARLES JUNK HAULING & DEMOLITION Junk & trash removal. Low, low prices guaranteed. Daily specials. Kitchen, bath, shed, fencing, etc. Demolition. 727-831-0507.

Painting

For Sale Help Wanted

HANDYMAN HELP NEEDED

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WILLING AND ABLE HELPER, LIGHT GARDEN WORK

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Insured. 727-365-1088

ARNEY’S PAINTING INC.

30 years experience. Painting expert plus wallpaper hanging and removing. Lic. #C9579. Call Arney 727-900-3459 Plumbing

PROFLO PLUMBING 727-902-7077

Driven less that two miles. Spent the last year in waterproof storage. Impulse buy for us, and perfect for getting around Gulfport. Two passenger with storage bin for shopping. 120 V charging unit and cover included. 60 miles per charge. 912-604-4400

Automotive

1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE BY OWNER

See at American Legion Post 158 Car Show Saturday, April 2, at the Treasure Island Community Center. Come see it and make an offer.

NISSAN MAXIMA 1996 Grandmoms vehicle, Florida white, 55k original miles. Clean, car fax, no accidents, A/C, all power, cruise, very economical. Will last forever. $3950 obo. 727-748-9117

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BUYING VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY, I MAKE HOUSE CALLS

Buying Vintage Costume Jewelry from the 1980s back. I make house calls. Call Kaye anytime. I am available every day except Sunday. 239-560-2816 - Kaye's Vintage Jewelry General GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341 Marine

SAILERS / INFLATABLE & MORE

10ft Inflatable/Hard Bottom! Year 2000, wood comes in & out. Complete with all pumps, oars, etc. Free 9.9 Evinrude Motor & all complete, 12 new life jackets, motor bike for running around. $700.00. Call/text Ron 502-552-0846 Yard / Garage Sale

ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE!

Hundreds of homes. Home maps @ 5570 3rd Ave. N., St Petersburg. Saturday, March 26 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rain date / extra sales Sunday, March 27th.

YARD SALE 6838 Date Palm Ave., South Pasadena, March 25 & 26, from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Plants, boys clothes, toys, stroller, large dog crate (new), and lots of miscellaneous.

BEACHWAY MOBILE HOME PARK YARD SALE 687 54th St. S. in Gulfport. Sat., March 26, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing kitchen items, furniture, baked goods, and lots more.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CLARE M. BAVIS, File No. 21-009819-ES Deceased Division: Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CLARE M. BAVIS, deceased, whose date of death was July 29, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division; Case No. 21-009819-ES; the address of which is Pinellas County Court House, 315 Court Street, #300, Clearwater, Florida 33756. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege is s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmature, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmature, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITH BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

Furnished Rentals 1/1 CONDO FOR LEASE AVAIL APRIL 7 Pleasant, spacious, 1/1 condo in active 55+ community. Lanai overlooks pretty courtyard. Gated, 2 pools, tennis court, sauna, shuffleboard, and clubhouse. In the Skyway District of Saint Petersburg. $1600 per month, including cable and internet.

Non-smoking. One-year lease. 415-5256851 text/call 2/BD 1/BA WATERFRONT UPPER UNIT ON SHORE BLVD. Available April 4,2022 through January 3, 2023. Parking, cable, utilities included. Utilities in excess of $100/month passed on to the tenant. Onsite Laundry, 90 day minimum lease. Small non-shedding dogs welcome. $4500/ month. Contact JenM@hjmholdings.com

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1 BD/ 1BA WATERFRONT LOWER UNIT ON SHORE BLVD. Available April 12, 2022 through January 3, 2023. 90 day minimum lease. Parking, cable, utilities up to $100 tenant pays anything over. On-site Laundry, small non-shedding dogs welcome. $2500/month. Contact JenM@hjmholdings.com Real Estate For Sale CONDO 890SQFT FSBO GULFPORT SHORES 2900 45th St. S. Unit 11. Refurbished throughout. On Boca Ciega Bay. See Zillow add for pictures. Navigate to FSBO. Built 1962, 2 stories, breathtaking sunrises and launches. Open House Sat./Sun 11a.m.2p.m. 727-322-2650

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THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS MARCH 24, 2022 Attorney for Personal Representative TIMOTHY M. O’MARA, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 267910 5820 Main Street, Suit 267910 Williamsville, NY 14221 716-633-5700 Personal Representative CLARE HOLLAND 1227 Beaver Meadows Rd. Sharon, VT 05965

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Real Estate Snapshots

Here’s What Sold in Gulfport Last Week Other Gulfport Home Sales Last Week 2900 58th St. S. This 2002 home has 1,865 square feet, three bedrooms, and three baths. It sold for $640,000.

CATHY SALUSTRI

5509 16th Ave. S. The buyer paid $399,999 cash for this 1,184-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home, built in 1955.

5514 16th Ave. S. This 912-square-foot home, built in 1951, has two bedrooms and one bath. It sold for $399,000.

5215 27th Ave. S. Built in 1920, this 1,468-square-foot home has three bedrooms and one bath. It sold for $659,000 cash.

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5925 Shore Blvd. S., #605 This 1,060-square-foot, 1/1 condo, built in 1972, sold for $240,000 cash.

1840 51st St S • $299,000

2607 Miriam St S • $450,000

2336 Quincy St S • $335,000

2850 59th St S #107 • $205,000

2233 Quincy St S • $ $299,000 5108 Tangerine Ave S $600,000

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