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🌱 Patch AM: Ready for Gecko Fest to take over Beach Boulevard this Saturday?
Happening soon: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on the Gulfport Patch calendar
Cheers Gulfport! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready for Gecko Fest to take over Beach Boulevard this Saturday?
- Which Gulfport homes just sold, and for how much?
Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 80.
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gecko-mania continues this weekend in Gulfport (wusf.org) — Gulfport's big Gecko Fest takes over Beach Boulevard this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a costumed walking parade at 6 p.m., two music stages, and more than 100 vendors. Organizers and the newly crowned Gecko Queen highlight the event's focus on community spirit, local businesses, and keeping Gulfport's quirky traditions going strong. 
• August 28-September 4 Gulfport Real Estate Sales (thegabber.com) — If you're watching Gulfport's housing market, this week's sales show strong demand, with several homes closing above or near list price across Stetson, Waterfront, Tangerine, and Town Shores. The piece also points new and prospective Gulfport homeowners to city services, local history resources, and community groups to help them plug into town life.
📸 Around Gulfport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport
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★ Featured events ★
- 9/11 Memorial Ceremony →
Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
10:00 am
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Eckerd College Women's Soccer at Columbus State
Eckerd College Athletics Columbus, Ga.
12:00 pm - Eckerd College Men's Soccer at Delta State
Eckerd College Athletics Cleveland, Miss.
12:00 pm - Closed for Labor Day Holiday
City of Gulfport Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave SGulfport, FL 337 - City Hall & Facilities Closed in Observance of Labor Day
City of Gulfport , FL - Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market →
City of Gulfport Gulfport's Waterfront DistrictBeach Blvd. S.
9:00 am - What's on Your Mind? — With Councilmember Marlene
City of Gulfport SumitrA Espresso Lounge2838 Beach Blvd. S.
11:00 am - Guardian Ad Litem Outreach & Orientation
Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave S., Gulfport
1:00 pm - Beginner Paper Quilling for Adults
Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
1:00 pm - Get Growing with G.E.T.
Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave S., Gulfport
1:00 pm - Second Quarterly Gulfport Micro Film Festival →
Russian American Club, 2920 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
7:00 pm - Meet the Artist: Ashley Rivers →
Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
6:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
📣 Gulfport Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Went to Fresh Market on 4th Street today What a surprise!
The store looked so different and inviting. Thursday chicken special $7.00. 4-5 different varieties. See my friend Thom, assistant manager. A joy and… (Nextdoor Stetson) - European Starling
Love the spots on it at this stage of development. 9/2/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
🗞 Nearby News
Treasure Island
- Volunteers clean up Treasure Island Beach (baynews9.com)
- Pinellas Beaches Real Estate August 28-September 4 (thegabber.com)
St. Petersburg
- St. Pete police credit Flock camera for hit and run arrest amid community concerns (wfla.com)
- 90 Day Fiancé: Remember Kenny & Armando Before The Other Way? Here's Their Full Journey (tvseasonspoilers.com)
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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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