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🌱 Patch AM: Discover why Gulfport tops the list of Tampa Bay day trips

And on the Gulfport Patch calendar - Open House

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Hey hey Gulfport! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover why Gulfport tops the list of Tampa Bay day trips

Also on today's calendar: Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nicest Small Towns To Visit Near Tampa (worldatlas.com) — Gulfport gets a prime spotlight as one of the nicest small towns near Tampa, with its history, Boca Ciega Bay waterfront, and laid-back beach recreation front and center. The piece highlights Gulfport Beach Recreation Area, Clam Bayou Nature Park, and local hangouts like The Village Courtyard and O'Maddy's, giving residents and visitors ideas for enjoying their own backyard.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cute little Ceraunus Blue butterfly let me get within inches of it.
    This was taken with my phone about 8" away from this little beauty. 10/2/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
  • Rare occasion.
    Even more rare to be able to take a photo of this Brown Thrasher. (Nextdoor Stetson)

🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

  • 27 of the best Florida movies, including films shot in Sarasota (jacksonville.com)
  • HGTV Star Leslie Davis Reveals Her Son Kyler Is Engaged: 'Couldn't Be More Excited' (people.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Aaron Boone explains why leaving Aaron Judge off ALDS roster was 'right decision' (nypost.com)
  • St. Pete-Clearwater Travel Unveils 10,000 Dollar Paid Escape Covering Food, Arts, Nightlife and Sunsets (travelandtourworld.com)

Madeira Beach

Ok Gulfport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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