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🌱 Patch AM: What Gulfport’s newly reopened casino docks mean for waterfront businesses
Coming up: "Welcome to Cesarville" Art Show on the Gulfport Patch calendar

Hi there, Gulfport! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Gulfport's newly reopened casino docks mean for waterfront businesses
- What really happened in Gulfport during last week's police calls?
Also on today's calendar: "Welcome to Cesarville" Art Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 87, low: 78.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gulfport welcomes back boaters as docks at casino reopen after damage in 2024's hurricane season (ilovetheburg.com) — Boaters can once again tie up at the Historic Gulfport Casino docks, which have officially reopened after 2024's hurricane damage. The new floating docks restore a key gateway to downtown Gulfport restaurants and shops, making it easier for visitors and locals to arrive by water just as the busy tourist season ramps up and waterfront businesses look for a boost.
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• Eye on Gulfport: October 1-7 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report (thegabber.com) — Gulfport residents can see a snapshot of last week's police activity, including 162 dispatched calls, two arrests, and several unusual incidents ranging from thefts and vehicle crimes to welfare checks. The report also highlights how Gulfport officers handled confused or vulnerable residents and reminds locals how to access broader crime data and support their community newspaper.
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📸 Around Gulfport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport
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★ Featured events ★
- "Welcome to Cesarville" Art Show →
Bayboro Brewing Co., 2390 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg
2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Gulfport's Neptune Grill Weekend Breakfast →
Neptune Grill, 5501 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport - 7th Annual Oktoberfest at Gulfport Brewery + Eatery →
Gulfport Brewery + Eatery, 3007 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport - International Coastal Cleanup - Gulfport's Clam Bayou →
Clam Bayou Nature Park, Miriam St. S., Gulfport
9:00 am - Beyond the Beach Cleanup →
Gulfport Beach, Pavilion #4, Gulfport
9:00 am - Gulfport's Monthly Beyond The Beach Cleanup →
Gulfport Beach, 5730 Shore Boulevard South, Gulfport
9:00 am - Gulfport Senior Life Health & Wellness Expo →
Maria Center, 1500 58th Street South, Gulfport
10:00 am - Lizard Fest →
Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport
10:00 am - Watercolor Portraits by Laurie Edwards →
DRV Gallery, 5401 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport
5:30 pm - Artist Talk with Debra Vivi Steinfeld →
Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
6:00 pm - Shop The Market at Nathan Benderson Park →
Nathan Benderson Park, 305 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota
9:00 am - Songwriter Afternoon with John Kelly & TC Carr →
DRV Gallery, 5401 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport
1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found this Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar in a plant that I rescued from my neighbor's house.
(They are installing a new driveway and had dug up some plants to make room for it. Then left the plants in a dirt pile by the street.) Anyway, as I… (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
🗞 Nearby News
St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg man accused of using a security camera to stalk former partner (wtsp.com)
- Peacock Home brings globally sourced decor to Central (stpetecatalyst.com)
Clearwater
- 'Dr. BBQ' Opens Tiki-Themed Restaurant At Clearwater Resort (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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