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🌱 Patch AM: What did Gulfport Police handle in last week’s calls for service?
And on the Gulfport Patch calendar - Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29

Good morning Gulfport! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What did Gulfport Police handle in last week's calls for service?
Also on today's calendar: Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 78.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eye on Gulfport: August 20-26 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report (thegabber.com) — Gulfport residents can see a detailed snapshot of recent police activity, from traffic crashes and domestic disputes to thefts, bar disturbances, and welfare checks handled between Aug. 20-26. The report highlights arrests, citations, and outcomes, while also pointing readers to county crime logs, storm resources, and local event listings that keep the community informed and prepared.
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📸 Around Gulfport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport
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★ Featured events ★
- Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29 →
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg
8:30 am
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Backtrack Blues Band Concert →
City of Gulfport Catherine Hickman Theater5501 27th Ave. S.
8:00 pm - Eckerd College Men's Soccer vs Barton →
Eckerd College Athletics Home, Johnson Field
1:00 pm - Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
City of Gulfport Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave SGulfport, FL 337
10:15 am - BYOBook Club
City of Gulfport Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave SGulfport, FL 337
1:00 pm - 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 Wonder Works5314 Gulfport Blvd. S.
2:00 pm - Eckerd College Women's Soccer vs Georgia College →
Eckerd College Athletics Home, Johnson Field
5:00 pm - Pixie Playtime
City of Gulfport Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave SGulfport, FL 337
10:15 am - LIV(IN)G Estuary...A Space Between by Ashley Rivers →
Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
6:00 pm - Second Quarterly Gulfport Micro Film Festival →
Russian American Club, 2920 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
📣 Gulfport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tech Help by appointment →
St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach
2:00 pm - Annual Gecko Ball - 2026 Theme: "Gecko Music Awards" →
City of Gulfport Stetson University1401 61st Street SouthGulfport, FL 3
6:00 pm - Open Mic Night @ Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce 5851 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Red-winged Blackbird came to visit today.
My first time seeing one at my feeders. I was watching some Mourning Doves eating as it rained, when two black birds flew in and scared them away… (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street) - The most common birds in my garden.
Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, and Tufted Titmouse Gulfport 8/27/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
🗞 Nearby News
Treasure Island
- Bill Edwards, businessman who helped reshape downtown St. Pete, dies at 81 (businessobserverfl.com)
St. Petersburg
- New restaurant Mei puts on a flashy debut in St. Petersburg (tampabay.com)
- Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with St. Petersburg first responders (fox13news.com)
- St. Petersburg residents raise privacy concerns over Flock license plate cameras – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Bradenton
- Father, 85, Dies From Injuries A Week After Fight With Son: Manatee Sheriff (patch.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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