The Gabber: November 3, 2022

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A Century of Stamps in St. Petersburg

By Monroe Roark

CATHY SALUSTRI

Club secretary Bob Holmes displays a portion of the valuable and historic stamps that have passed through the club in nearly 100 years.

Before we all started paying our bills online and communicating via email and text, people sent all of their correspondence through traditional mail. Papers were placed inside a sealed envelope with a stamp

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attached at the top right corner.

Historians say that the adhesive postage stamp was invented in 1837

by Sir Rowland Hill (he received his knighthood solely for this accomplishment) and the first one was is-

sued in England in 1840. They were issued by the U.S. government post office beginning in 1847 and became mandatory for mail service in 1855.

Stamps have since been used in Stamps continued on page 10

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news Friday Night Lights: Gibbs Gets First Win of 2022 One Week Left in Regular Season

By Monroe Roark

MONROE ROARK

Gibbs and Boca Ciega battle in the pouring rain.

Florida fall weather intruded on high school football once again last Friday night, but it didn’t put a damper on the Gibbs Gladiators’ celebration of their first win of the season, a 28-12 home victory over the Boca Ciega Pirates.

Gibbs (1-8) took the opening kickoff and went 60 yards in six plays.

Sammy Miller scored on a 24-yard run to put the Gladiators on the scoreboard first.

Boca Ciega (3-6) ate up nearly the rest of the first quarter on its first possession. Starting at their own 12, the Pirates threw the ball on the first play for a short gain and kept the ball on the ground the remainder of the drive, with Zahir Favors crossing the goal line on a 2-yard run to tie the game at 6.

A long kickoff return by Ke’wyan Washington put the Gladiators in great field position, and a 23-yard run by Ke’veion Wesby made it firstand-goal at the 3 to start the second quarter. That is about the time the rains came, clearing much of the stands and making it impossible for those in the press box to identify the players on the field.

But the game went on, and the Gladiators scored on a 3-yard run by

Wesby followed by Miller running it in for a two-point conversion. Boca Ciega’s next drive went deep into Gibbs territory but ended with a fumble. On second-and-1 from their own 35, the Gladiators got a score when Miller broke loose on a 65yard run that resulted in a 20-6 lead with 8:36 left before halftime.

The rest of the first half saw both teams slogging in heavy rain, with Gibbs giving up the ball once on a fumble and Boca Ciega tossing an interception on the only pass attempt in more than a quarter, just seconds before the half.

With the home stands nearly empty, the Gibbs marching band made a valiant effort to perform at halftime before the rain picked up intensity once again and chased them off the field. The rain stopped by the time the second half started

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The Pirates cut the lead to eight early in the third quarter. Starting at the Gibbs 15 after a fumble recovery, the offense moved closer but was pushed back to the 20 by a personal foul, from which quarterback Jeremiah Dennard picked up eight yards on a run and then threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Rico Freeman.

Gibbs had a chance to put the game out of reach but the Pirates defense held on fourth down at the 1-yard-line with 5:51 to play. Boca Ciega got the ball out past the 20 on a series of runs, but a pass in the backfield was timed perfectly

by Gibbs defender Amarion Lewis, whose pick-six put the Gladiators up by two scores. Miller’s two-point conversion run made it a 28-12 game, and after stopping the Pirates on the next possession the Gladiators ran out the clock.

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Gulfport Council Sets Election, OKs Pension Measures Liedtke Appointed to Board Election season is in full swing as far as state and county races are concerned, but municipal elections in Gulfport are not too far off, either.

The city council voted at its Oct. 18 regular meeting to approve a resolution making March 14 the official 2023 municipal election date. As part of the resolution, City Manager Jim O’Reilly will enter into a contract with the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections to conduct the elections.

According to the city charter, the general election for City Council members is to take place on a Tuesday in March each year, as determined by the council.

The 2023 election will decide seats in Ward II and Ward IV. Vice Mayor Christine Brown is the current Ward II representative, while Councilman Michael Fridovich has the Ward IV seat.

The candidate qualifying period for the election begins Monday, Dec. 5, at 8:30 a.m. and ends the following Monday, Dec. 12, at noon.

According to a staff report, the anticipated cost of the election is $19,141.51.

The resolution setting the election was approved without discussion as part of the consent agenda. The vote was 4-0 with Mayor Sam Hen-

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Dan Liedtke, who served on Gulfport City Council from 2012-2020. Alongside his wife Michelle, he owns an enterprise resource planning consulting company.

derson absent from the meeting.

In other business, three separate ordinances were considered with respect to the Firefighters’ Retirement

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Pension Fund, Police Officers’ Trust Fund, and City of Gulfport General Employees’ Pension Plan. O’Reilly pointed out that all three ordinances were very similar in that they would allow more flexibility in asset investment allocation and also would help with compliance regarding the Internal Revenue code. All were approved 4-0, with no council discussion or public comment.

A resolution was addressed appointing a trustee to the Municipal Police Officers’ Pension Board, with two citizens submitting applications: Vickie Grant and Daniel R. Liedtke. Liedtke formerly served as the Ward I representative, losing his seat to April Thanos in the 2020 election. While serving as an elected official, Liedtke remained a stalwart supporter of the Gulfport police.

Councilwoman April Thanos (Ward I) immediately made a motion to appoint Grant, at which time Council-

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man Paul Ray asked for legal clarification of the process. City Attorney Andrew Salzman said that if the motion got a second, it would be voted upon. If there was no second or the vote failed, another motion could be made for an alternate appointment.

Thanos’ motion died for lack of a second, and Fridovich moved to appoint Liedtke. That motion was seconded.

“I have no problem with Dan [Liedtke]. He would probably do a fine job,” said Thanos. “She [Grant] just has way more experience. He has no experience in this, not specifically in financial management.

She has years and years of experience. I don’t know her, but just from reading the resumés I would pick her.”

Ray countered that Liedtke has a great deal of financial experience relevant to the position and is also familiar to some councilmembers already. Fridovich also pointed out his familiarity with Liedtke.

“I don’t know the lady that applied,” said Fridovich. “I think that

if you’re going to apply for a board and it needs city council approval, common courtesy and sense would be that you contact at least half the council members to introduce yourself to them so they know who you are. Talk to them about what your thoughts are. I haven’t talked to Dan about it but we all know Dan. For that reason alone I’m going to go with Dan. If you’re not known throughout the city or on the council, it would be nice if you talked to the councilmembers.”

Ray noted the experience reflected by Grant’s resume but echoed Fridovich’s comments.

“Dan has a lot of financial experience. He also understands the city,” said Ray. “I agree with Michael. I would have hoped this person would reach out to me and say, ‘I’d like to talk about being on that board.’ I did not speak to Dan, either. I did not think it was necessary in this case.

I’m sticking with Dan.” Liedtke’s appointment was approved 3-1, with Thanos voting in opposition.

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Treasure Island/Mad Beach Chamber Helps Neighbors to the South

By Abby Baker

Tampa Bay and the Gulf Beaches were lucky enough to avoid a direct hit from Hurricane Ian.Other parts of Florida, including Fort Myers, were not so lucky. That’s why the Treasure Island and Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce has started a campaign to request money, gift cards, and donations.

The TIMB Chamber will bring them to the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, which in turn will distribute them to businesses and individuals in need.

“We just feel very fortunate to be spared the grief that is happening to our neighbors in the south,” said TIMB President Barry Rubin. “Anything we can do to help for one of our fellow chambers, we’re going to do.”

The collection will go on through November, then the TIMB will set a time to deliver the goods and cash to Fort Myers.

The Treasure Island and Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce ask that donors give Visa, Amazon, and home improvement gift cards.

For now, donors can drop off gift cards and cash donations to the TIMB office at 12601 Gulf Blvd. in Treasure Island, weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

“Often, tragedies like these get a lot of attention and are soon forgotten when there’s another news

cycle,” Rubin said. “We just want to keep remembering our fellow Floridians, fellow members of the human race.”

Along with the ongoing donations at the chamber office, Rubin says that TIMB members will collect donations at upcoming events.

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Coven Crowd Causes Commotion

The Witches Walk Drew Its Largest Crowd Ever – and the Police

By Mike Sunnucks

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Suzanne King, Owner of SIK Promotions, helped organize the Witches Walk. She told The Gabber she wanted to avoid getting a permit for the event for several reasons.

The fifth conjuring of the Witches of Gulfport’s annual Witches Walk drew its largest crowd ever Oct. 29 which could prompt community organizers to look for an alternative venue for the popular Halloween gathering.

The annual Witches of Gulfport event drew an estimated 300 people to the waterfront area near Beach and Shore Boulevards.

“We will have to find a new location for the dance,” said Suzanne King, who helps organize the gathering.

King’s SIK Promotions helps organize and put on multiple events across Pinellas County, including GeckoFest and the John’s Pass Seafood Festival.

“It grew from last year,” King said of the Gulfport witches’ confab.

She said this year’s Witches Walk was the fifth reprisal of the event with the first one drawing 13 people who dressed as witches to celebrate Halloween.

“It’s done to support local businesses,” King said of attendees patronizing local shops, restaurants and bars.

Crowds grew to 50, 75 and 100 in succeeding years, King told The Gabber.

King said part of the gathering included Halloween witches doing a short, four-minute dance in the street. The problem was attendees didn’t promptly clear the streets after the dance, King said.

Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent said local law enforcement received one call about the large street gathering.

“We had one call about the crowd blocking the roadway. Officers were able to get them to move out of the road [with] no arrests or citations,” Vincent said.

Attendees’ reactions to the police clearing the streets after the dance were split.

“After the dance was over they gave us a grace period for clearing the street, then they came along and flipped the lights and asked us to clear the street for regular traffic again,” Jen Shumilak told The Gabber.

“They were fine with us blocking the main road to follow the

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marching band and then do the dance. Gulfport police have always been great with us. This is definitely the biggest turnout that I have seen.”

There were attendees from Tampa, St. Petersburg, and other parts of Pinellas County, at the event’s latest incarnation, according to organizers and boosters of the weekend event.

Others were annoyed with Gulfport police moving the Halloween weekend crowd after the street dance.

“We all thought it was uncalled for,” said Margret Pederson Fry, who also attended the festivities.

The Witches Walk did not obtain any special city permits for the event, according to King and city officials.

King said she wants to avoid getting permits, worrying the Halloween celebration will lose some of its community feel.

“We don’t want it to belong to anyone,” said King, who also cited the costs, including insurance requirements and logistics of pulling a permit.

She said the event’s dance portion could be moved to the beach or a park but will stay in Gulfport.

“It’s wicked fun,” she said.

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Stamps continued from cover

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Robert Holmes hand-painted this sign, which hangs at the entrance to the St. Petersburg Stamp Club

every country in the world, and the images they contain reflect current events and days long past.

“It is amazing the amount of information that is available just from stamps,” said Bob Holmes, a board member of the St. Petersburg Stamp Club.

Ask someone under 30 if he or she is a stamp collector and you will likely get a blank look. But the practice remains alive, especially locally.

For a century, members of the

St. Petersburg Stamp Club have gathered to continue enjoying their shared passion. The club will celebrate its 100th anniversary in a few months.

It was a Sunday edition of the St. Petersburg Times – Feb. 11, 1923 – that first contained a notice regarding the formation of a permanent organization of stamp collectors.

The club officially received its current name in 1928 and hosted its first stamp exhibition in 1931. Sub-

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sequent exhibitions featured key portions of St. Pete history down through the years.

Now the club claims about 100 members, and 20-25 of them gather on a typical Saturday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown St. Pete, where they have met since 1981. The church has supplied an area for a permanent meeting site which allowed the club to house its growing library of philatelic materials. The library contains thousands of items such as relevant catalogs, timely periodicals, and many specialty books and items donated by members or their family members over the years.

The club members’ ages range from about 36 to 96, according to Holmes, whose interest began in 1956 when he was 9 years old. He acknowledged that stamp collecting is more popular with previous generations.

“Now everything is electronic,” he said. “Kids won’t even sit down and read a book unless it’s on a computer.”

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The club has monthly meetings, stamp auctions, and – as you can see — no shortage of stamps.

The club is affiliated with the American Philatelic Society, and some locals have been members of that organization for more than 50 years. Over the years some members have participated in stamp exhibitions nationwide that have won awards at the highest levels.

“We buy, sell and trade from one another and we order mass quantities from out of state and from Europe on a regular basis,” said Holmes, who has been a member since 2014.

The club’s collection includes stamps from more than 200 countries, some of which no longer exist or have changed their names.

Each one contains a small portion of the history of a certain time and place.

“I think that’s as much the draw as just acquiring the stamps,” said Holmes.

The club survived the COVID-19 pandemic by staying connected via newsletters and online auctions.

Members gather most Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon at the church, at the corner of 5th Street and 4th Avenue North across from the shuffleboard courts and next to the Coliseum and Hollander Hotel. Most of the regulars are men, although Holmes said a few women come on a regular basis.

And they’re still going strong. As Holmes pointed out, “How many organizations do you know that have been around for 100 years and are still going at it?”

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South St. Pete Advisory Committee: Citizens Wanted Deadline is Nov. 11

Citizens south of Central Avenue who want to have their say in what’s happening in St. Petersburg have an excellent opportunity.

The City of St. Petersburg is looking to fill several vacancies on its Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).

Any interested business owner, property owner, resident, or stakeholder can apply before the Nov. 11 deadline.

The CAC is the first redevelopment advisory committee in St. Petersburg and was created by an interlocal agreement between the City Council and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.

It has nine members; six get appointed by the mayor and three by the council.

The CAC advises the St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Agency on the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Plan and any amendments it might have along with other issues and policies pertaining to the CRA. The committee typically meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m., unless the meeting gets rescheduled or canceled due to a holiday.

Members must attend 75% (or more) of the meetings in a con-

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The city accepts applications online only at stpete.org/CAC. You can also upload a cover letter and resume. Officials will begin reviewing applications and resumés after the Nov. 11 deadline.

The initial terms of service for the appointees will vary between one and three years, but all terms end on January 31 each year. New members are potentially eligible to serve up to two additional threeyear terms. Applicants should expect to hear from the city within three weeks of the deadline if they are selected.

The city will accept applications and resumes on an ongoing basis beyond the deadline to maintain a pool of eligible candidates for future vacancies. Applications for this position will be valid for one year after receipt to allow the city to respond quickly to openings on the CAC that may occur during the year.

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A Useful Connection

Gulfport Appreciation Society

By Joe Opaleski

Crime on the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail has been a concern since its first stretch opened in 1990, connecting Taylor Park in Largo to Seminole Park in Seminole.

The one story that always stuck with me is an alleged incident of robbers stringing fishing lines across the path, tripping cyclists and stealing valuables while the cyclists are dazed, bleeding, and still clipped into their Shimano pedals. While I haven’t been able to verify such an incident, the rumor has appeared on internet forums and in the collective consciousness of the Pinellas cycling community for years. Unfortunately, this pales in comparison to some of the documented crimes involving our popular cycling route.

On Sept. 21, 2020, a cyclist hugging the mangrove-lined corners of the Skyway Trail, an offshoot of the Pinellas, hit the brakes upon finding a burned Nissan Sentra smack in the middle of the path. When authorities arrived, they found a body in the trunk.

These stories are heinous, and a quick Google search of “crime on Pinellas Trail” could easily persuade you to opt for a spin class at your local gym. But the traffic deaths involving cyclists on Pinellas County roads far outnumber

deaths recorded on the Trail.

Pinellas County recorded 85 pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2021, most involving cars, which confirmed Tampa Bay’s reputation as one of the most dangerous cycling destinations in the United States. Every minute I spend riding the trail is a minute I’m able to avoid our dangerous avenues, which is why I’m so grateful for Gulfport’s paved connector to the Skyway and Pinellas Trails.

The spur was Mayor Sam Henderson’s brainchild and opened in 2019.

The path starts at the intersection of 26th Avenue South and Quincy Street, meandering behind residential houses and a post office before reaching the Skyway Trail. Upon meeting this corridor, cyclists then have the option to either head towards the Pinellas Trail going north or continue through the rest of Clam Bayou towards St. Pete’s Marina District going south. Without the connector, the fastest cycling route to this destination would take you on 22nd Avenue South – a road that, in my expert opinion, sucks.

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to do so. Drivers on that road aren’t used to cyclists because it’s narrow and has no bike lane. In other words, expect to be honked at, harassed, and possibly hit if you choose that route instead of the connector.

But why would you? There’s a myriad of cyclists, e-cyclists, scooters, skaters, rollerbladers, and walkers using the connector path every day to cross between our village and the next, and while I’ll never discourage keeping a handy can of pepper spray for worst-case-scenarios on the trail, statistics say you’re safer off the street.

Joe Opaleski is a full-time writer living in downtown Gulfport. He’s been featured in publications like Street Roots and the Tampa Bay Times and enjoys tennis, surfing, and cycling.

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Tens of Thousands Vote Early in Pinellas Mail-in Voting Proves Very Popular Election Day 2022 is only a few days away, but tens of thousands of Pinellas County residents decided not to wait until then to cast their ballots.

Using the tools at their disposal provided by county election officials, some voters in all of the more than 150 precincts countywide chose to have their ballots mailed to them, so that they could complete them at home and either return them via mail or drop them off at one of the dozens of official locations in the area designated for doing so.

According to the official website for Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus, the total number of active eligible voters as of Oct. 31 was 695,575. That number will not change because the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election was in early October.

What is changing by the hour, however, is the number of votes tallied. That total is being updated constantly on votepinellas.gov.

As of 5 p.m. Oct. 31, the unofficial voter turnout was 182,467. That is just more than 26% of all eligible voters. The breakdown between the two major parties was almost even at that point, with 73,479 Democrats and 70,214 Republicans. The remainder were from other parties or had no registered party affiliation.

The vast majority of the total voters through October – 164,633 – put their ballots in the mail, with 17,702

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County staff has already processed more than 160,000 mail-in ballots.

using early voting sites. Early voting began Oct. 24 and the total over the first eight days ranged from 1,325 on Oct. 30, the first Sunday for early voting, to 2,784 the next day.

Officials began tallying mail-in ballots Sept. 26. They started with a trickle, 199 in all through Oct. 8, then skyrocketed with nearly 42,000 ballots processed Oct. 11-14.

Early voting continues through Sunday, Nov. 6, with polls open 7 a.m.-7.p.m. every day at seven locations around Pinellas County.

The most convenient spot for the majority of The Gabber readers is likely the Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. in Gulfport.

Other sites in the southern half of the county include the Supervisor of Elections office at 501 1st Ave. N.

in St. Petersburg and the J.W. Cate Recreation Center at 5801 22nd Ave. N. in St. Petersburg.

Voters can go to any early voting site. In order to vote a regular ballot, voters are required to present both picture and signature identification.

Voters who do not bring both types of ID will be required to vote a provisional ballot.

According to county election officials, early voting was approved by the Florida Legislature in 2004 and across the state is held a minimum of the 10th day through the third day prior to any federal, state or county election. The Supervisor of Elections has the option to provide early voting anywhere from the 15th day to the second day prior to the election.

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Looking In on a Film Acting Class at American Stage I’ve acted plenty on stage, but I’m in awe of actors who can deliver believable performances with a battalion of cameras in their faces. So when The Gabber asked if I’d like to check out one of the drama classes now offered at St. Pete’s American Stage, I was drawn to “Through the Lens: Acting for the Camera.” Helmed by local actor/director/screenwriter Cranstan Cumberbatch, the class seemed like a good opportunity to gain insights into the craft.

American Stage classes are geared to accommodate a variety of experience levels, and so it was with “Through the Lens.” Meeting for 10 weekly sessions, the six students ranged from Megan Phillips, a 20-year-old American Stage Emerging Artist Fellow, to Elise Richmond, 67, an actress who got her SAG card in 1987 with a small role in “Wall Street.”

Cumberbatch, a bundle of friendly energy, kicked things off with some key points for us to ponder, among them: • “On camera your face is the main thing.”

• “Each sentence brings a different moment.”

• “The good ones know how to tell you what they’re thinking before they say a word.”

Then he passed out scripts. Kathryn Pollard, a retired flight attendant and Gulfport Community Players regular, teamed up with Doug Ronk, a “paint sales guy” with multiple improv classes under his belt, to perform a face-off between an agent and a frustrated actress. Megan and her partner, Shaun Memmell, 21, prepared a lover’s quarrel with a poignant ending. Elise partnered with Jake Gustafson, 26, for a confrontation between two friends.

Explaining that “film always works from angles,” Cumberbatch told us that he’d be shooting the scenes in over-the-shoulder, head-andshoulder, and wide shots, all with a

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Samsung Galaxy phone. But before any filming, the actors were to read through their scenes in three stages: with no emotion, with “some” emotion, and finally with full emotion.

Elise and Jake were a bit nonplussed by the exercise at first, but it was interesting to watch the script take on a fuller life as the stages progressed — especially after Cumberbatch got them on their feet and had them repeat lines as he filmed them from different angles.

Next up were Kathryn and Doug.

Their deadpan reading was surprisingly funny, but when they moved to the on-camera stage the scene truly began to evolve. Doug, repeating one line as Cranstan moved from shot to shot, got a big laugh on his final delivery.

Due to time constraints — Cumberbatch took part in an online panel about Afrofuturism in the middle of the two-hour class — Shaun and Megan didn’t get to show their scene (though I did hear them getting applause during their rehearsal). Next week, Cranstan told us,

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there’d be more scripts to read and “clips of good actors” to watch — a chance to study the details of what makes a great performance on film.

The chance to better understand the mechanics of film acting might be the most valuable benefit of the class. After that session, I watched an episode of the PBS series “Magpie Murders,” starring the Oscar-nominated British actress Lesley Manville, and realized that a single shot of Manville saying a line might in fact have been the director’s final choice from among multiple readings of the same line, each one filmed from a different angle. Somehow it left me even more in awe of her skill — but also more aware of what her job entailed.

I’d happily return for another “Through the Lens” session to glean more insights like that.

For information on American Stage drama classes, offered for youth as well as adults, go to americanstage. org/education.

David Warner is a St. Petersburg-based writer, editor, and actor.

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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 Medicare & Health Insurance Assistance Frustrated trying to navigate the insurance world? We have you covered! Make your appointment today.

Memory Screenings Worried about your memory? St. Anthony’s Memory Disorder Clinic offers free & confidential memory screenings.

SNAP Benefit Assistance Feeding Tampa Bay will meet with you to help you apply for SNAP benefits.

Gulfcoast Legal Assistance Do you need assistance, with lifetime planning docs, Medicaid/Medicare issues, Social Security issues, food stamp issues, family law issues, consumer/debt collection Issues, or housing/contract Issues? Call to make an appointment with a legal representative. By appointment only.

Movie Matinee Take a break & enjoy a movie

with friends. Call for title. Sponsored by Freedom Square of Seminole. Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

HCA Lunch & Learn Bring a friend and come on in to meet the local hospital’s doctors, get some great health tips, and lunch. Must pre-register. Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

The Girls Club A new social group of single, senior lesbians who just wanna have fun.

Meet for coffee & a chat to plan monthly social events together. Nov. 1, 3 p.m.

Veterans Coffee Connection Veterans of all service eras are invited to gather for coffee, support, friendship, and learn about available community resources. Nov. 4, 10 a.m.

Gulfport ROCKS! Spend time with friends and create some fun rock art. All supplies provided. Space is limited, MUST call to pre-register. Sponsored by Moore Medicare Options. Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.

Senior Center Art Exhibit Stop by and visit a collection of art for the Center’s acrylic artist.

Nov. 4, 6 p.m.

Fall Health Fair & Petting Zoo Meet with local health resources, pet some adorable animals, and stop inside for a health screening.

Sponsored by Labrador Primary Care Center.

Nov. 5, 10 a.m.

Fall Floral Arrangement Workshop Learn the art of floral design from the master, Larry Lucas. Choose flowers, use color, and create a beautiful arrangement. Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Death Talks: Meet the Death Doula Take the mystery & fear out of death and dying with these end-of-life discussions. Nov. 8, 3 p.m.

Health Talk with Labrador Primary Dr. McCoy shares helpful health tips and the latest information on a variety of health topics.

Nov. 10, 12 p.m.

Rhythm & Groove Jam Session Bring your instrument & join others in a casula jamming

group. Open to everyone, all instruments, all levels of experience, and listeners. Nov. 10, 3 p.m.

OTC with Cliff Your Over-The-CCounter (OTC) benefits allow you to order drugs& supplies at no cost. Let Cliff help place you order. Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m.

Trivia Fun Test your knowledge and win prizes! Nov. 15, 2 p.m. iPhone/iPad Instruction Class Learn the basic functions of your Apple iPhone or Ipad.

Must pre-register. Presented by Gulfport Library. Nov. 15, 1 p.m.

Wellness Wednesday: Monthly Wellness Checks Make your health a priority and track your progress with these free monthly wellness screenings. Nov. 16, 9 a.m.

Fresh Market Bring your tote bags and help yourself to some healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. Brought to you by Saving Our Seniors. Nov. 16, 11:30 a,m.

The Widowing Tribe Provides widowed people a chance to meet socially to empower each other, build resilience, and make a positive difference. Meetings help first & third Thursdays. Nov. 17, 1 p.m.

GEMS GETAWAYS Castile at the Hotel Zamora Inviting and extraordinary, The Hotel Zamora’s Castile Restaurant merges the atmosphere of a stylish sidewalk cafe with the sunny sensibility of a modern seaside grill. Nov. 3, $6; $8 nonmembers Sanding Ovations Come see Treasure Island’s beach come to life at the 2022 Sanding Ovations presents “Once Upon A time.”

Come see master sculptors turn piles of sand and buckets of water into outSANDing works of art! Nov. 21, $6; $8 nonmembers

Catherine Hickman Theater 727-893-1070 • 5501 27th Ave. S. Unity of Gulfport Showcase “Wish Upon A Star” Nov. 3, 6 p.m.. VIP & General Admission tickets available at unityofgulfport. org and eventbrite.com

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Art Opening Reception Featuring artwork

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Gulfport Community Players present “Better Late” by Larry Gelbart Nov. 1020. Thurs., Fri., Sat. shows 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. matinees 2 p.m. Tickets $20 at gulfportcommunityplayes.org or $25 cash at door

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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.

Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, music. Thursdays, 10:15 & 11 a.m.

Teen Space Spend time with friends and make new ones. Play games, make art, watch movies, or just hang out. Activities vary – and what we do is up to you! Ages 12-18 only. Mondays, 4 p.m.

SHINE Presentation: Medicare Basics Presentation on Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D and what they mean to you. Oct. 15-Dec. 7, open enrollment. Nov. 16, 1 p.m. floridashine.org; individual appointments also available; call 727-893-1073.

SpeakOut: Intersections of LGBTQ Identity & Aging Presented by Dr. Milton Wendland and Ariana Drew. Sponsored by the

LGBTQ Resource Center. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. Nov. 3, 7 p.m.

Gulfport Book Club Discuss “Sleep no More” by P.D James. Available as print and audio. Nov. 17, 2 p.m.

Grown-Up Movie Series Call 727-893-1074 for title. Nov. 5, 1 p.m.

Come & Go Craft Drop in for creative, self-directed crafting. For all ages, but

some pieces are small. Supplies limited to a first come, first serve basis. Located on tables in children’s area. Nov. 5, 10 a.m.

COF Presents Dr. Thomas Peacock & Elizabeth Peacock November is National AmericanHeritage Month. Dr. Peacock is the author of a dozen books on Ojibwe history and culture/ Sponsored by the Circle of Friends of Gulfport Library. Nov. 17, 1 p.m.

Lego Club See what construction challenges we have for you this week. Recommended for Grades k-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information call 727-893-1074. Nov. 19, 2 p.m.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom 727-893-1070 • 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Disco Party with Swing Time Dance to funky disco grooves and beats. No partner needed. Nov. 11: 7 p.m., hustle lesson; 8 p.m., dance. $10. swingtime.info.

Mind Body & Spirit Expo Vendors, speakers, psychics, & seminars. Hosted by Unity

of Gulfport. Nov. 12, 9 a.m. Free. unityofgulfport.org Impacs Sock Hop Advance tickets available at Casino & Beach Bazaar. Nov. 18, 7 p.m. $20 day of.

Casino Weekly Dances Ballroom Lessons: Tues., 12 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; $25, nonresidents Pickleball Intermediate and advanced Mon., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Beginners Tues., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Adult Basketball Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thurs., 6-8:30 p.m.

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

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

PROGRAMS School Year Child Care Program Registration continues for the 2022-23 school year child care program for kids entering kindergarten through age 14.

Bus transportation available from Pasadena Fundamental, Gulfport Montessori, and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. Program runs until 5:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. for an extra charge. Please contact the Recreation Center for more details.

Teen Night! Registrations continue for the 2022-2023 Teen Night Program for teens in middle and high school, students 17 and younger. Recreation, social activ-

ities, 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; $25, nonresidents.

Tot Time Registrations continue for the 2022-2023 Tot Time Program, a preschool, hands-on program for ages 3-5.

Tot Time makes learning fun for children and helps prepare them for kindergarten.

Two, three and five-day monthly options available. Program runs 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., starting Sept. 6. Registration runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. $25 deposit holds a spot and gets applied to first month’s tuition. Gulfport residents must provide proof of residency.

VPK Program Gulfport’s VPK program is accepting Voluntary Prekindergarten Vouchers for the 2022-23 school year.

The program’s free for Florida children who turn 4 by Sept. 1. Parents must apply at elcpinellas.net, then bring the certificate of eligibility to registration. VPK hours: 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; program begins Sept. 6. Registration hours are MonFri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLASSES Call instructor for more information.

Want to teach a class? Call John: 727893-1079.

Acrylic & Oil Painting Tues., 10 a.m. $130/4-week session. Jim: jim_gigurtsis@ yahoo.com Ballet Tues., 5:45 p.m., ages 5-7; 6:45 p.m. intermediate ballet, ages 8-16. $40/month.

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Tap 7:45 p.m., intermediate. $20/month.

Lisa: 727-742-2594 Essentrics Toning Thurs., 9 a.m. $30/ month. Lauren: 248-875-7030 Hatha Yoga 6:15 p.m. $12/class or $40/ month. Denise: 727-251-8868.

Nia 10 a.m. $15/class, $40/month. Christine: 727-692-1896 Youth Hip Hop Fri., 6:30 p.m., ages 7-9; 7:30 p.m., ages 9-16. $40/month. Lisa: 727742-2594.

Hula Hoop Fitness Second & fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. $10/class. Maria: mestrada1987@gmail.com Tai Chi Gung Mon. 6:30p.m. and Fri. 10 a.m. $15/class or $50/month. Call Kare 727-2620880 Zumba Thurs., 6 p.m., $6/class, $20/ month. Magda: 727-214-7868.

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the gabs What is the Weirdest Pet Name?

Photos by Patrick Graney

Tom Hockok, South Pasadena: “Zorbo.”

Brenda Lescarbeau, Newbury Port, MA: “A miniature greyhound named Hercules.”

Josh Scornavacchi, St. John’s: “For a human or an animal?”

Dave Dalton, Dublin, Ireland: “Deeogie. He was a dog.”

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Dana Peplinksi’s yard at 2832 57th St. S. won Gulfport’s “General Theme” award. The gargoyle skeleton was a nice touch, as was the creepy upstairs neighbor.

With Halloween in the rear view mirror (only 362 days until Halloween ‘23!), the City of Gulfport announced its winners and contenders for the annual Halloween decoration contest. Dana Peplinski, at 2832 57th St. S. won the “General

Theme” category and the Gulfport Beach Bazaar won the “Commercial Theme” category. Other homes included 2202 59th St. S., 1300 Marion Dr. S., 1207 59th St. S., 5521 12 th Ave. S., 5625 27th Ave. S., 3131 56th St. S., and 3049 Dupont St. S. Wondering

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That home’s in the unincorporated area of Pinellas, but since they pay the City of Gulfport for utilities, the city them allowed to enter, Marivel Gutierrez, Gulfport’s Recreation Supervisor, told The Gabber.

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Beach Bazaar once again won the “Commercial Theme” award.

This skeleton was as tall, if not taller, than the home she stood in front of at 3049 Dupont St. S.

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This little guy may have had his own Night of the Living Dead, but we’re thinking he had a Hangover of the Living Dead the next day, too. Kudos to the homeowners at 3049 Dupont St. S. for rigging the creative – albeit disgusting – live-action stream of vomit.

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Friday, November 4 Arts About Town (Shores) Featuring art from the Town Shores Art Guild members. Meet the artists and see their work at this opening reception. Artists include members like Dianne Marlene Hargitai, Bridget Marshall, Michael Arnold, Cora Marshall, Elmer Dey, Janice Stephenson, Barbara Zegarek, Madelyn Corradino, Lyubov Alyeynik, Audrey Lynch, Jay A. Lynch, Pat Gallagher, Pat Flaherty, Cheri Labelle, Linda Weesies, Dr. Beverly Boyarsky, and Susan Winnail.

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At First Friday Art Walk, stop by Gulfport’s Catherine Hickman Theater to see work from the Town Shores Art Guild. Pictured here is work from one member, Janice Stephenson.

27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-8 p.m.; exhibit runs through Nov. 22. 727893-1070.

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Things To Do continued from page 25 date night special every Friday that brings couples together over the wheel. BYOB and BYOS (bring your own smock.) Things can get messy.

559 49th St. S., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. $79. 727-290-6515.

Thor-oughly Fun Because who doesn’t love watching Chris Hemsworth? Thor takes on Gorr the God Butcher, along with some friends. Bring some friends of your own, and settle in for a free film and popcorn. St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 12 p.m.

727-363-9238.

from The Pie Factory, local vendors selling beach wear, and much more. Chic-a-Si Park, 4th Avenue and 2nd Street North, Indian Rocks Beach. 3-9 p.m. Bring money for food. indian-rocks-beach.com

feel so moved to get up on stage, that’s OK, too – come for a night of chill listening. BYOB. Blueberry Patch, 4923 20th Ave. S., Gulfport. $5 suggested. 7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., start. blueberrypatch.org.

Yards of Art Meet local Gulfport artists and buy their art at the semi-annual Art in the Yard that takes place at artist‘s homes across the city. Walk, bike, or drive the event, but make sure to plot your route in advance so you don’t miss even one of these taleted and dedicated artists. Throughout Gulfport. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. mygulfport.us/gulfport-art-in-the-yard

Worst. VRBO. Ever. Mystery writer Lisa Unger is releasing her 20th novel, “Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six.” Join her in celebrating this spooky read with a launch party to remember. Hear Unger speak about her book with Colette Bancroft, book editor at the Tampa Bay Times.

Enjoy drinks and the company of other cozy mystery-lovers. Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. 727-755-9456, tombolobooks.com

Saturday, November 5 Taste the Beach For the love of crab bisque! The Indian Rocks Taste of the Beaches is hosting its 16th year, and seafood lovers – be ready! Chic-a-Si Park will fill up with more than 20 restaurants, cooks, and vendors all eager to showcase some of their best bites. Enjoy crab from Crabby Bills, delectable pie

Monday, November 7 Wednesday, November 9 Blueberry Open (Mic Night) Bring your talent to the open mic night at everyone’s favorite hard-to-describe-why-we-love-it-but-we-do music venue, the Blueberry Patch.

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Meditate Under a Tree Did you know Gulfport has a meditation tree? It does, in Veterans Park, and you can join a class of like-minded individuals for group meditation underneath it every Wednesday. Can’t make it in person? The organizer, Gulfport Unity, livestreams the meditation, too, so you can get your om on wherever you are. Veterans Park, 5530 31st Ave. S., Gulfport. 11:30 a.m. unityofgulfport.org Salty Trivia Think you know it all?

Prove it! With three rounds of questions that run the gamut from sports to animals, you have your chance to be a know-it-all (and getting bragging rights for same.) Bring a team or play solo, and remember, winners get prizes. Salty Nun, 2501 Central Ave., St. Pete. 6:30 p.m. gregandersonevents.com.

Swingers, Unite! Every Wednesday, meet a group of swingers for a weekly swing dance at the Casino. These weekly dances, a proud Gulfport tradition, bring dancers – newbies and seasoned alike – from across the region, and although it’s a dance, not a singles meet, a few couples did find their happily ever after at one of the dances, so you never know. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 7 p.m. $10.

727-893-1070, swingtime.info

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Stacey Purcell and her partner Monica Yocum are so very pleased to announce the marriage of Monica’s daughter Lydia Yocum to Stephan Hakanson. Lydia’s father Floyd “Skipper” Yocum proudly gave her away on Oct 15 at Nova 535 in downtown St. Petersburg. The happy couple will live in Tampa until Stacey and Monica can convince them to move to Gulfport.

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worship AN EPISCOPAL CONGREGATION 330 85th Avenue • St. Pete Beach Reverend Omar Reyes

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Classes/Tutoring

Accounting

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Semi-retired attorney with 49 years experience in Maximo area specializing in estate planning & administration at reasonable costs. Contact at 727-692-6807 or landrews1947@gmail.com. FL Bar No. 171761.

Caregivers

COMPANION CAREGIVER

Experienced - Will help you prepare meals, do laundry, light housekeeping, drive to appointments, play games, etc.

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Looking for St. Petersburg/Gulfport/Pasadena area. Preferably a 55+ community.

Call Alice at 727-433-0278.

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Serving the greater St. Petersburg area.

Family owned and local business. Providing in-home personal aid companion care, after surgery care, 24-hour care, dementia care, postpartum support, childcare, to name a few. 727-914-7472. hwcg.com/StPete-Beach AHCA #299995153

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I am dependable, loving, kind, & have 25+ years experience. Level 2 background check, vaccinated, excellent references, and driving record. Largo area. Call Robin 727-520-2212.

PERSONAL COMPUTER COACH CONNECT WITH FAMILY

Do you have an iPad or iPhone that you need help learning? Master’s degree in Education and plenty of Patience! I work with seniors helping them connect to loved ones. Only $35 for 1 1/2 hours. Call Alice at Help to Connect: 941-500-3993.

Cleaning/Housekeeping

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525-0677

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HOUSEKEEPING Dependable, honest. If you are interested in a clean, sparkly home, call or text Judith at 727-768-3747. $10/ hour. References upon request.

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Computer Service

CLEAN UP CLEAN UP CLEAN UP Handy helpers. 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. Locally St. Pete /Gulfport: 407-2446045. James: 407-244-6045.

JS COMPUTER REPAIR Mobile computer repair – $40 per visit/hour – 727-643-0697; jscomputerrepair.com

COMPUTER SERVICES 727-343-2838

In-Home services: Internet security, training, virus & spyware removal, maintenance and repair, data recovery. (PC & Mac)

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Handy Person

HANDYMAN SEMI-RETIRED All types of repairs. Small jobs welcome. Quality work at reasonable prices. Honest. Reliable. Free estimates. John: 727-410-2201.

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL HANDYMAN Bathrooms, kitchens. drywall, painting, custom high-end finishing. Any job undertaken, honest pricing. Insured, reliable. 347-9730814.

Heating & Air Conditioning

2321 49th St S

Mon-Thu 10am-5pm

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AC ELECTRIC 727-345-3108

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AMERICAN BUILDERS GROUP LLC

Residential/Commercial. All phases of remodeling or renovations. Roofs, kitchens, baths, room additions, new construction, doors, windows, stone or concrete work, flooring, and much, much more. Free estimates. CCC 1333727 CGC 059964. 727410-7323.

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DARCY ROOFING LLC

Residential/Commercial. All roofing types - T.P.O., tapered systems, shingle, metal, tile, & flat roofs. Great prices, best warranties. Our general contracting division also does kitchens, baths, additions, new construction, and much, much more. Free estimates. CCC 1333727 CGC 059964.

727-410-7323.

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE PATIOS, WALKWAYS, CUSTOM STEPS, & REPAIRS

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Lee Claxton, I.S.A. Certified Arborist

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727-220-0226 AnAffordableArborist@gmail.com

Marine Repair

Custom concrete patios, driveway extensions, walkways, small slabs & all types of repairs. 35 years experience. Call Mark for a free estimate: 813-859-2023.

Painting SEASONS BEST PAINTING & CONTRACTING, LLC Interior/exterior painting and power washing services. Over 25 years of experience. 727-506-3677. Licensed/insured. Lic. #C-11623 PINNIX PAINTING, INC. In business locally since 1980. Interior, exterior, commercial, residential. Free Estimates. Lic. #C4334.

Call 727-504-1508.

CHRISTIANSON PAINTING 30 years experience. Interior and exterior work done the old-school way; strong customer service.

References. Lic #C-11520. Call or text Mark 727-452-4938.

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

#CFC1430429 State-certified, residential/ commercial service. Senior and military discount. $25 off service with ad. Locally owned and operated.

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Miscellaneous Service

NOTARY SERVICES - $10

The Gabber now provides Notary Services (in office only) at 2908-B Beach Blvd S., Gulfport. Our Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.

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!

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Remove ugly rust-colored irrigation stains from vinyl fencing and most surfaces around your house or business, including signage. Free estimate and demonstration. Call/text 727-360-7070. ruststainremoval@icloud.com

DO YOU NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE Retired RN, trustworthy, available for day work. Available to help with cooking, housekeeping, cleaning, gardening, general help around the house. Call for pricing.

Vicky: 813-296-9575.

Moving / Hauling SKIP’S MOVING & PICK-UP DELIVERY Have 14 foot box truck, willing to help. I’m the guy who moves everybody in and out of Town Shores. Available Saturdays & Sundays. Call: 727-320-3297.

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License #: 234757, 299994709

WE ARE HIRING FREELANCE & STAFF REPORTERS

The Gabber Newspaper seeks reporters to help tell our community's stories. Area of focus will be arts, features, events, and food. Call 727-321-6965 Monday, Tuesday or Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for more details.

NEED HOUSEKEEPING HELP Amputee needs help with lite housekeeping. Park and Central area, would prefer a CNA or student nurse. Call Patrick or leave a text at 727-345-1968.

Full service removal of junk/trash for your home or business. Appliances, furniture, TV, carpet, concrete, yard debris, paints/chemicals, overgrown lawns, etc. Hoarding, eviction, foreclosure clean outs. 727-623-7219.

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YOUR GULFPORT REALTOR

For Sale

If you are looking to buy or sell in Gulfport or the surrounding area give me a call at 727-851-8121 or shoot me an email at rasmussen.rhett@gmail.com. I would love to help. Century 21 Real Estate Champions.

FOR SALE Hospital equipment: 2 rockets, 1 thigh, 1 arm pulsers. Orreck Air Cleaner. 3 porcelain dolls. Autoharp. All in wonderful shape. Please call Neva at 727-326-8216.

PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT 2000 One owner, automatic, A/C, maintained Florida car, 149k miles. Runs good, $1,950. 727-7489117.

Furniture/Appliances

COUCH/LOVESEAT

Couch and loveseat with two-toned cloth and pillow back. Just moved, purchased the furniture in the home but folks are wanting their furniture from previous home. This set was professionally steamed cleaned 10/17; $500 for the set.

Call or text 727-221-3864.

QUEEN BEDROOM SET Queen Bedroom Set includes bookcase headboard, two nightstands, dresser with mirror, and an armoire. $500. Good quality but not sure of name brand. There are some blemishes. Light brown in color. Please call or text 727 221 3864.

Church Yard Sale

6168 First Ave. N. • St Pete

Saturday, Oct. 29 8am – 2pm

Jeff Thomsen, Realtor Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church

THRIFT SHOP

17th Ave & Pass-a-Grille Way Regular Hours: Tues., Thurs., Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 Donations Welcome September thru May 15, 2023

GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341.

Legal Notices/Fictitious Name Notice

Wanted ON THE HUNT Professional singer/songwriter looking for a seasoned keyboardist or guitarist who comfortably reads lead sheets and has a healthy lifestyle! If he or she also sings harmony, is deft at playing standards, including broadway hits, that would be “frosting on this cake,” but not mandatory. The creative, female maverick writing this ad possesses a versatile repertoire, including jazz, is flexible, digs complex chords, has decades of experience on stage, and for some, strange reason — has landed in Gulfport! Go figure! Also, presently, under her bed and feeling rather lonely: a Yamaha P.A System and an electric piano. Interested? Curious? Please call Kristi at 608-636-0467.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: R & RS HOME SERVICES Owner(s) intend to register the fictitious name “R & Rs Home Services” in Pinellas County, Florida with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to Florida Statute 865.09. 727-7100632.

Real Estate For Sale

Accommodations Wanted

WANTED: HOME WITH USABLE GARAGE

Looking for an older/smaller 1 or 2 bedroom fully furnished home in a safe area. Needs a usable garage for my woodworking hobby. Rental time would be November 5 to April 25, give or take a couple days on each end. Single, senior Canadian snowbird, no pets! Please call Jerry Andreas at 306-2228017 before 6 p.m. CST!

Realean Real Estate

727-222-0099 JeffThomsen.com

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LOOKING FOR TOWN SHORES RENTAL Currently renting in Town Shores, looking for a new place. We are employed full time, nonsmokers, no pets. Open to different pricing and apartment sizes. Please call Bryan at 412-225-7277.

Real Estate For Rent

ROOM FOR RENT Room for Rent - Private entrance, private bath, microwave, medium sized fridge, quiet neighborhood. Half a block to bus line. Five blocks to beach and downtown Gulfport. First, last, background check, no drugs/alcohol. $1200/ month. 727-564-0464.

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Real Estate Snapshots

Here’s What Sold in Gulfport Last Week Other Gulfport Home Sales Last Week 6020 Shore Blvd. S., #211 (Town Shores) This 1,450-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath condo, built in 1974, listed for $375,000 and sold for $330,000.

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6100 Gulfport Blvd. S., #414 (Stetson) This 1973 condo has 914 square feet, two bedrooms, and one bath. It listed and sold for $299,000.

5113 12th Ave. S. (Tangerine) This 504-square-foot bungalow, built in 1954, has one bedroom and one bath. It listed for $259,900, it sold for $250,000.

2819 Beach Blvd. S. (Waterfront District) This 1,105-square-foot, three-bedroom, twobath home, built in 1922, listed for $550,000 and sold for $500,000.

The Gabber lists real estate sales every week, as space allows. This may not be a comprehensive list of all homes and condos sold in Gulfport, and often does not include commercial properties or business sales.

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