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Announcements
Help Rename Causeway Park
The City of Madeira Beach is looking to rename its Causeway Park, the site of their 9-11 Memorial and the future site of the Court of Honor – to something patriotic to honor “those we have lost and those who continue to serve our country.” Residents can submit their idea at madeirabeachfl.gov/parkname-contest. Commissioners will select a winner and invite them to the unveiling ceremony of the new park sign. Contest runs through April 2.
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Catch a Ride with GEMS
The Gulfport Extended Mobility Service (GEMS) through the Senior Center has resumed limited, essential transportation services like grocery store runs and medical appointments. Any Gulfport resident 55 or older, or residents with a disability, can take advantage of GEMS door-to-door service for a yearly membership of $70, plus $2 per ride. Call 727-893-2242 for more information.
Watch the Watchers Virtually
Gulfport’s Neighborhood Watch has gone virtual, which means no matter where you, are you can participate via Facebook. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Find the group on Facebook
by searching for “Gulfport, FL Community Crime Watch.” The meetings and group offer Gulfport residents a monitored way to learn about burglaries, stolen vehicles and more. Call 727-893- 1022 or email Gulfport’s volunteer coordinator Jim Wright at jwright@mygulfport.us if you want more information.
Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
COVID-19 vaccination scams are on the rise. Pinellas County authorities encourage residents who have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud to immediately report it to 1-800-HHS- TIPS, tips.hhs.gov; the FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI, ic3.gov; or the CMS/Medicare Hotline, 1-800-MEDI- CARE.
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program helps low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, with home energy emergencies. The program helps with utility payments, blanket purchases and portable heaters and fans. For more visit poc-inc. org/emergency-home-energy-assistance-program.
