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Look for this article at thegabber. com to see how the numbers broke down.
Ward 2 Christine Brown headed the race with 52.38% of the vote, accounting for 1420 ballots. “Our community showed that they believe in the goodness of Gulfport,” Brown told the Gabber on Tuesday night. “Many thanks to go around.” Mike Bauer lost with 47.62% of the vote, or 1291 total ballots. “I don’t think Gulfport is ready for me yet,” Bauer said following the results Tuesday night. “I’m all about forward thinking, and I don’t care who is on council, but there is so much that needs to be addressed in Gulfport and St. Petersburg.”
Ward 4 Michael Fridovich faced two challengers and retained his seat with a
less-than-majority victory: 43.38% of the vote, or 1299 ballots. “I feel good. I appreciate all the support from the people of Gulfport,” Fridovich said. “I have no agenda. I’ve said that from day one. I just appreciate the community here.” Challenger Ian O’Hara was a close second with 40.15% of the vote, or 1,078 total votes. In his third attempt for a Gulfport Council seat, Richard Fried garnered 11.47% of the vote, or 308 ballots. Neither Brown nor Fridovich held election night parties due to COVID-19 precautions. “I didn’t feel comfortable having that many people together while we are still in the midst of the coronavirus,” Fridovich said. Tuesday night’s results have not yet been certified. See more at votepinellas.com.
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Come on Out to the Ball Game! Come out for Gulfport Little League’s Opening Day celebration at Tomlinson Field at 19th Avenue and 54th Street South on March 13. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. and will feature two games, and free concessions courtesy of the Gabber Newspaper. As the GLL season begins, the organization is always looking for parents and residents to volunteer. For more information or to inquire about getting your child involved in Little League, call 727-656-6957 or 727-768-2844.
Chair-ity Auction with a View Sixteen local artists have adorned 10 chairs and six windows to be auctioned off for the benefit of the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation. You can now pre-bid on your favorite selection from A Chair-ity Auction with a View, even if you are unable to attend the live event, at the Tiki Bar & Grill on March 20. Contact the pre-bid coordinator for the auction (search for A Chair-ity Auction with a View on Facebook]. Pre-bids must be placed by March 18, with the auction held live on March 20 at 6 p.m. Opening bid for chairs will be $250, and windows $100.
Get Gulfport on the Go Check out the newest way to connect in Gulfport: an app for iOS and Android. The official City of Gulfport app gives residents a simple way to ask questions or report potholes, signs, trash or debris, code violations, among other things. Users can submit GPS data and photos, keep track of requests and find direct links to utility bill payment, the city calendar, frequently asked questions, the city employee directory, sanitation department, newsletter sign up and more. Email info@ mygulfport.us, call 727-893-1118 or visit mygulfport.us/cityapp.
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