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Gabber On Vacation

This happy trio decided they’d take The Gabber to Mexico –specifically, Cozumel. While we live vicariously through these intrepid travelers, their smiles tell us they had a great time on their trip, and we’re glad they decided to take The Gabber to Mexico with them. You can’t tell in this photo, but they’re standing in front of giant letters that spell out “Cozumel” in an assortment of bright colors. Pictured: Mickey Reeves, Daniel O’Neil, and Robert Reeves.

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St. Patrick’s Day, Clam Bayou Cleanup, and Art

Friday, March 17Sunday, March 19

St. Patrick’s Weekend Spend St. Patrick’s Day weekend with friends at Mastry’s Brewing by the beach. Celebrate with their food and beer specials. Enjoy live music from performers such as Gruvas on Friday, DJ Norton and The Gearz on Saturday, and Chris Manings on Sunday. Mastry’s Brewing Co., 7701 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach. 12-11 p.m. 727-2028045, mastrysbrewingco.com

Friday, March 17

Irish Dinner + a Show Here’s your chance to experience traditional Irish cuisines, drinks, and an Irish song open mic night. Some of these Irish dishes include Irish beef & Guinness stew, colcannon (a mashed potato with cabbage and bacon), Scotch Eggs, and Irish soda bread. Sit back and enjoy people try to sing their favorite Irish tunes or modern pop with an Irish twist to it. North End Taphouse + Kitchen, 2908 1/2 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 5 p.m.-12 a.m. 727290-9682, thenorthendtaphouse.com

O’Maddy’s Waterfront Party The annual daylong celebration returns, with the restaurant’s tried-and-true corned beef, cabbage, and green beer menu. The party starts at 10 a.m. with live music, including Pred Shredz (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), Pete & Dean & Dennis (1-4 p.m.), Horses Wild (4-6 p.m.), and Hornet Toads (6-10 p.m.).

O’Maddy’s, 5405 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 727-3238643, omaddys.com.

Paddy Fest Jameson Irish Whiskey and the City of St. Petersburg presents Paddy Fest, an all-day celebration. Eat Irish food, play Celtic games, and check out Celtic art and attire. Watch March Madness games and enjoy live entertainment from Chad McDonald, First Of The Day, Gilleoghan Irish Step Dancers, Guinness Lake,Lucid Druid, Jimmy Bragg, Mac Tier, My 3 Kilts, Stormbringer, and World Champion Dunedin Pipe Band. Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. paddyfeststpete.com

All Shook Up Elvis fans, you’re going to want to see this! All Shook Up is a musical that uses the music of Elvis to tell the story of a small midwestern town. The town comes to life after a handsome motorcyclist with a guitar on his back arrives. St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Mar. 17-26: Fri.Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $12-$30. 727-866-1973, spcitytheatre.org

NOPE! Jordan Peele fans will love this! Have an afternoon watching the sci-fi horror film Nope with some friends. A man and his sister witness something sinister in the skies above their inland California horse ranch. Meanwhile, their neighbor tries to profit off the mysterious phenomenon. St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 2 p.m. 727-363-9238, spblibrary.com

Saturday, March 18Sunday, March 19

Artist Studio Tours Art in the ‘Wood’ explores the art and culture of Historic Kenwood. Experience 21 exhibits from 30 artists on this self-guided tour. Enjoy work of ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, photography, mixed multi-media, fine art paintings, and performing art. Watch some live demos, talk with artists, and learn about their creative processes. Kenwood Gables, 2801 7th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. kenwoodartistenclave.org

Saturday, March 18

Clam Bayou Cleanup Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Gulfport Grassroots for a community cleanup of Clam Bayou Nature Park. Volunteer to remove litter from this park and/ or locations throughout Pinellas for the day. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring a reusable water bottle, and the organizers provide cleaning supplies. Clam Bayou Nature Park, 29th Ave. S. & Miriam St. S. Gulfport. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 727-893-7441, eventbrite.com

Health & Wellness Gulfport’s Health & Wellness Expo returns, bigger and better. Receive free health screenings, watch demonstrations, and taste healthy food. Learn about your health, legal information, insurance providers, assisted living options, and recreational activities. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 727-893-1244, gulfportseniorfoundation.org

Kid’s Literacy Festival Spend a day full of reading and fun with your kids at the 11th annual literacy festival. Have a blast with the bounce houses, puppet shows, face paint- ing, free books, and poetry readings. All the proceeds benefit the James Weldon Johnson Community Library. 1059 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 727893-7113, fojbl.org

Sunday, March 19

Volunteer Opportunity Make a difference in someone’s life. Come to Menorah Life’s volunteer info session and learn how to provide high-quality care to residents at this nonprofit nursing center. The volunteer opportunities include wheelchair transportation, resident visitations, and much more. Samson Nursing Center, 255 59th St. N., St. Petersburg. 10:30 a.m. 727-3023729, menorahlife.org

Jazz For Lunch Enjoy jazz by the beach. Le Jazz Trio features some of Tampa Bay’s best jazz musicians. This jazz group plays a combination of styles and feels that everyone will love. If you consider yourself a jazz enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this afternoon performance. Boulevard Burgers & Taphouse, 5905 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 pm. 727201-4906, blvdburgers.com

Social Justice Story The Leif Nissen Social Justice Lecture Series presents author Saket Soni of The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America

Soni’s book takes us into the lives of immigrant workers in the United States. Hear more about one of the largest human trafficking cases in twenty-first-century American history and the heroic journey for justice. Stay for Q&A and a light dinner after. Temple Beth-El, 400 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 4:30 p.m. 727-3476136, templebeth-el.com

Tuesday, March 21

Yoga in the Garden End your day with a peaceful yoga session surrounded by nature. Join instructor Casey Jones for this month’s yoga theme: Warriors of Change. You learn to focus on courage, flexibility, and strength through breath work, movement, and sound. Sign up online and pay what you want; this is a donation-based class. The Herb Scoop Shop, 140 49th St. S., St Petersburg. 6 p.m. 651-2527654, bbycooperative.com

Wednesday, March 22

My Verse, My Voice Get your creative juices flowing at My Verse, My Voice . Join Sara Ries Dziekonski from Keep St. Pete Lit with a pen and notebook to unleash your creativity. Learn writing techniques you’ve always wanted to try. Call to save your spot. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10:30 a.m. 727-893-5657

Kurt Beem 1955-2023. Celebration of Life Mar. 18, 2023 12-5 p.m., Gulfport Lions Club. Please come celebrate my father’s life. There will be live music and food. BYOB. We do ask that everyone bring one unwrapped toy so we can donate them to Toys for Tots. My dad played music every year for them, so I thought it would be good to donate in his honor one last time.

Pete High School and St Pete Junior College. She later moved to Nashville, TN, where she met and married the love of her life. She worked in all phases of the music industry. Former employers include Col Tom Parker, Hubert Long Talent Agency, and Sawgrass Publishing (Mel Tillis). She also worked at WSM and WENO Radio Stations. After returning to St. Petersburg to be near her parents she worked for the St. Petersburg Times and the City of St Petersburg. She was an avid baseball fan and loved her Tampa Bay Rays. Gi Gi is survived by her son Buddie Emmons II (Patti); grandchildren Buddie Emmons III (Celena); Crystal Ankrum; and great-grandson ,Tommy Hoffman. She is predeceased by her daughter Tami Emmons. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. alifetribute.com also a long-time social justice activist for peace, racial justice, women’s equality and reproductive freedom, and les/bi/gay/trans equality.

Born in Boston, second-generation in a Russian Jewish immigrant family, and living much of her life in the northeast, Jackie moved to Pinellas County in 1997. She was active with Womyn’s Energy Bank, a lesbian feminist collective in St. Petersburg; served on the board of the Sonia Plotnick Women’s Health Fund; the inaugural Women’s Studies Advisory Board at the University of South Florida; was a board member of Southerners on New Ground; and a member of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Equality Florida, and a life-member of the Gulfport Library LGBTQ+ Resource Center, who has chosen to name a Returning Student Scholarship for LGBTQ+ students in her name.

In 2004-2005, she and wife Edie were co-chairs of the Gulfport Citizens Committee in the successful effort for a Human Rights Ordinance protecting rights of les/bi/gay/trans people in employment, housing, education and hospital visitation, before those rights were assured by marriage. Together 26 years, Jackie and Edie were legally married in 2008.

Georgene Marie Emmons (Gi Gi) passed away on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023 at the age of 90. She spent her final days in the home of her son where she was surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Angola, Indiana on Feb. 13, 1933, she grew up in Madeira Beach. She attended St.

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Mirkin lesbian, activist, died in the comfort of her home with loved ones by her side in Gulfport on Feb 27, 2023. She was 92. Jackie was a retired social worker with many years of serving children, adolescents and families in inner-city New Jersey schools, six years on the faculty at Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work, and several years in private counseling, mostly with lesbian/gay/bisexual people and people who were homeless and had HIV or AIDS. She was worship

She is survived by: wife, Edith F. Daly of Town Shores of Gulfport; sister, Enid L. Mirkin of Town Shores of Gulfport; niece and family, Sharon, Jeffrey, and Emma Charloff of Medway, MA; David Charloff of Fort Bragg, NC; children, Stephen Daly of Mesa, Arizona, Peter and Cathy Daly of La Grange, N.Y., Philip and Donna Daly of Teaneck, NJ; and extended family.

Deborah A, Russell February 21, 1950 - December 25, 2022. Deborah A. Russell formerly of St. Louis, MO passed away on December 25, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Greg; her son, Peter; daughter Kelly; sister Linda; brother David; and three grandchildren, Miguel, Angela, and Otis. She will be dearly missed.

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AFFORDABLE CONCRETE PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAY EXTENSIONS, & REPAIRS

Custom concrete patios, driveway extensions, custom steps, & all types of concrete repairs. Storage Building slabs. Over 35 years experience. Call Mark for a free estimate: 813-859-2023.

American Builders Group Llc

Residential/Commercial. All phases of remodeling or renovations. Roofs, kitchens, baths, room additions, new construction, doors, windows, stone or concrete work, flooring, and much, much more. Free estimates. CCC 1333727 CGC 059964. 727-410-7323.

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Residential/Commercial. All roofing typesT.P.O., tapered systems, shingle, metal, tile, & flat roofs. Great prices, best warranties. Our general contracting division also does kitchens, baths, additions, new construction, and much, much more. Free estimates. CCC 1333727 CGC 059964. 727-410-7323.

The Trash Queen

Overwhelmed with the mess? Clean up/ clean out, inside and out. Recycling, organizing, and yard work. Free estimate from Kathy, Trashologist, licensed/insured, with truck/trailer. Call/text 845866-3867. Responsible, reasonable, and ready!

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HANDYMAN SEMI-RETIRED All types of repairs. Small jobs welcome. Quality work at reasonable prices. Honest. Reliable. Free estimates. John: 727-410-2201.

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Skilled labor, anything around the house from A-Z. Weeding, rock gardens cleaned, lawn maintanence, leaves removed, mulch, sod, and plants installed. Small trees planted and removed. Pressure washing. Electrical consults available. Free estimates. 30 years experience. Locally St. Pete /Gulfport: 407-244-6045. James: 407244-6045.

Tree Service By Payless

Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding. Also do yard work, mulching, weeding, and yard clean up. Call for estimate: 727-641-9033.

Irrigation Stain Removal

Remove ugly rust-colored irrigation stains from vinyl fencing and most surfaces around your house or business, including signage. Free estimate and demonstration. Call/text 727-360-7070. ruststainremoval@icloud.com

Lawn & Landscape specializing

Servicing Gulfport, Pasadena and St Petersburg Areas. Contact JungleGirlTropicals@gmail.com Ph. 815-980-2759

#CFC1430429 State-certified, residential/ commercial service. Senior and military discount. $25 o service with ad. Locally owned and operated.

Miscellaneous Service

Depression Support Group Meets Thursdays

Pasadena Community Church / Life Enrichment Building / Classroom 3c, 227 70th St. S., St. Petersburg, Fl 33707. Free, no registration, 7 p.m. Call 727-410-1569 for more information. Website: https:// dbsatampabay.org

NOTARY SERVICES - $10

The Gabber now provides Notary Services (in office only) at 2908-B Beach Blvd S., Gulfport. Our Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.

Moving / Hauling

HB HAULING SERVICES Hauling services available. We do everything from junk removal, demo, debris removal, estate clean out, and so much more. 12 . dump trailer. Mention The Gabber and get a discount. Call or text Kenny Baschuk at 727-793-5816 for free estimates.

Marine Repair Painting ARNEY’S

30 years experience. Painting expert plus wallpaper hanging and removing. Lic. #C9579.

Painting BYRON JOHNSON PAINTING PLUS, INC.

Time to refresh the interior/exterior of your house or business? High quality, professional painting. Free estimates. Lic.#9894. Insured. 727-365-1088.

PINNIX PAINTING, INC. In business locally since 1980. Interior, exterior, commercial, residential. Free Estimates. Lic. #C4334. Call 727-504-1508.

SEASONS BEST PAINTING & CONTRACTING, LLC Interior/exterior painting and power washing services. Over 25 years of experience. 727-506-3677. Licensed/insured. Lic. #C-11623”

O’Neill’s Marina is looking for fishing enthusiasts to join our team. We have part-time positions in our bait shop. These positions are perfect for an active retired person with a flexible schedule looking for a little extra spending $.

Contact Alysia at alysia@oneillsmarina.com or call 727-867-2585, option 4

ELECTRIC BIKE Electric bike RadCity from Rad Power Bikes. Excellent condition. Kept indoors. Ladies white. Owners manual and fully equipped. $930. Call or text 508-566-0410.

GAS DRYER Hardly used gas dryer - $199. Also have extra arger speakers, 22” across, 31” tall, 15” wide. Make an offer. Text 727-642-1013 for pictures and information.

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HEALTH CARE Private Care Home Health provides quality home care services. Nurse available evenings and weekends. License #299995707. Call 727-803-6016 or 813-5414200. www.privatecarehomehealth.com

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY SUDDENLY IN COMMAND CLASS USCG Auxiliary “Suddenly in Command” class for those who might need to operate a boat if the Captain is incapacitated. Sat., 3/25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Gulfport Public Library Meeting Room. Contact merichardsonjr@att.net or 630-6745352 for more information.

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RECREATION LEADER - CITY OF GULFPORT

“Summer seasonal full-time positions available from May 30 thru August 4. Education/experience preferred in education, physical education or child care. Knowledge of recreational activities including games, arts & crafts, and sports. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalency. Entry $14.54/hr. Level II Background check, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted from 3/1/23 thru 3/17/23 at Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. or City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. E.O.E.”

JUNIOR COUNSELOR - CITY OF GULFPORT

Summer seasonal part-time positions available for Gulfport resident’s ages 15-17 years old from May 30 thru August 4. Experience working with children preferred. Entry $11.00/hr. Level II Background check, physical and drug screening will be conducted. Applications are being accepted from 3/1/23 thru 3/17/23 at Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. or City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. E.O.E.

POWERFUL PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solves all problems, who lights all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who give me the divine gifts to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you, in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted, without mentioning the favor, only your initials should appear at the bottom. 4AD

POWERFUL PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solves all problems, who lights all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who give me the divine gifts to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you, in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted, without mentioning the favor, only your initials should appear at the bottom. TTD

GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341.

Garage Sale

Sat., 3/18 & Sun., 3/19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1301 56th St. S, Gulfport. Power tools, lots of exercise equipment, large aluminum BBQ grill, lawn furniture, and more.

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Gorgeous water view, totally updated 2/2. Waterfront condo in immaculate condition in the much sought a er gated Three Palms Point Community. Rare covered parking spot. Amenities include fishing dock, boat slip, recreation room, gym, game room and stunning pool on the water. Free cable, St. Pete Beach two short blocks away. Sunrise with your morning co ee on your balcony and sunset on the beach. Sorry, no pets. AVAILABLE NOW! Call 646-808-7043 or email casuleiman@ aol.com for more info.

5951 Bayview Circle S. (Pasadena Yacht & Country Club)

This 2004 home has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. It has 4,429 square feet and listed and sold for $3.2 million.

2701 58th St. S. (Waterfront District)

This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home, built in 2003, has 4,474 square feet. It listed for $990,000 and sold for $900,000.

3008 Dupont St. S. (Waterfront District)

This 1947 home has three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,310 square feet. It listed for $711,000 and sold for $695,000.

5861 27th Ave. S. (Waterfront District)

Built in 1958, this home has 1,272 square feet, three bedrooms, and two baths. It listed for $625,000 and sold in three days for $590,000.

4615 27th Ave. S. (Marina)

This three-bedroom, two-bath home, built in 1959, has 1,450 square feet. It listed for $503,000 and sold for $495,000.

6020 Shore Blvd. S., #104 (Town Shores)

This two-bedroom, two-bath condo, built in 1974, has 1,450 square feet. It listed for $425,000 and sold for $440,000.

5721 13th Ave. S. (Tangerine)

Built in 1923, this three-bedroom, two-bath home has 1,001 square feet. It listed for $398,999 and sold for $385,000.

5940 Pelican Bay Plaza S., #305 (Pasadena Yacht & Country Club)

This 1983 condo has two bedrooms, two baths, and 1,476 square feet. It listed for $450,000 and sold for $427,200.

2651 44th St. S. (Marina)

This three-bedroom, one-bath home, built in 1929, has 1,233 square feet. It listed for $390,000 and sold for $350,000.

6020 Shore Blvd. S., #311 (Town Shores)

This two-bedroom, two-bath condo, built in 1974, has 1,450 square feet. It listed for $285,000 and sold for $300,000.

5955 30th Ave. S., #108 (Town Shores)

This 1970 condo has one bedroom, one bath, and 1,060 square feet. It listed for $249,000 and sold for $226,000.

The Gabber lists real estate sales every week, as space allows. This may not be a comprehensive list of all homes and condos sold in Gulfport, and often does not include commercial properties or business sales.