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Short Staffed: The Hospitality Industry in Crisis By Abby Baker
Indoor dining is fully open in Florida, but without willing and able staff, many St. Petersburg restaurants are forced to close temporarily. The phenomena of busy bars and eateries versus a skeleton crew isn’t unique to St. Petersburg; it’s the reality of the hospitality industry across the entire state of Florida. “I think there’s several ingredients that led us here,” said Robin Miller, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce. The chamber recently launched a job placement service that puts job seekers’ resumes at local hiring businesses, namely restaurants and hotels. The office accepts resumes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6990 Gulf Blvd. But whether people can and want to return to work right now remains to be seen. “There’s a lot of single parents that can’t return to work now; the unemployment rate; people moved on from the hospitality industry –
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it’s all at play,” Miller said. “It’s not just a Tampa Bay thing. This goes past that.” The Owners Local eateries like the Horse & Jockey British Pub in South Pasade-
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na, PJ’s Oyster Bar on St. Pete Beach and The Historic Peninsula Inn in Gulfport are all feeling the pain. The clientele is there, but without a proper staff, kitchens must close. Lee Doyle, owner of the Horse & Jockey, closed for two days on Help Wanted continued on page 8
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In printing a letter to the editor last week, posting it on our website (as we have always done) and then sharing that post to Facebook, the Gabber was accused of trying to stir a pot and/or intentionally hurt a reader. Though it seems everyone’s mind has been made up on the matter, I would like to make something very clear: Since the return to print last July, it has been our policy to post all our content online and to share it on our social media. ALL posts on our website are intended to be scheduled to Facebook, automatically. We have never been intentionally selective about this process. And, frankly, we are as surprised as anyone why some posts do well and others do not (web traffic for last month’s post about watering restrictions was off the charts. Go figure.). However, we have had problems with this automated system. Before this week, the last Letters to the Editor post on Facebook was from March 25, but it has always been our intention to post letters to social media, no matter the subject. We do not post them with “teasers” or other incitements to click, as we do many of our news stories. In fact, other than “Letters to the Editor” there is no indication of what that content might be. Very savvy, right? If we were truly trying to “stir the pot,” I can think of many better ways to do it. I speak for the paper when I say that what we do every week is work our butts off to tell the community’s stories. Social media is simply another tool to share what is already in our newspaper and on our website. We have absolutely zero interest in stirring up hateful arguments on social media. It’s beneath all of us. And how does that help the paper or the community we serve? The answer: It doesn’t. To that end, and to be abundantly clear and transparent to readers who submit letters and commentary, I have revised our standard Letters to the Editor disclaimer on the next page. – Shelly shelly@thegabber.com
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out plan for a 300-seat, two-level, steel-and-chrome restaurant on that site, totally inappropriate for Gulfport. The new “old Florida” look consisting of four retail spaces seems a perfect solution. Possibly the 2020 virus shutdown influenced this adjusted plan requiring a much lower, but much smarter investment. If so, at least there was one good thing from the COVID-19 virus shutdown. Good luck to property owner Fetfatzes and the new retail shop owners whomever they may be. Locals
who can will certainly support new shops in this location, as we try to do for all other local businesses. Stay weird, Gulfport! – Dennis Fasone CORRECTION: In last week’s article about the reopening of the St. Pete Beach Public Library [“SPB Makes It Official,” April 29, 2021], the architectural firm named is Mason Blau and Associates, Inc. (not Mason Brown), and the lead architect is Mike Mason. The Gabber apologizes for the error.
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Dear Editor: Very Disappointed with the letter to the editor [April 29, 2021] where a woman states she is not excited about Pride in Gulfport. I, on the other hand, am very excited that we can all come together and celebrate members of our community. I am not gay, but a strong supporter of Pride. I have attended and marched in many Pride parades up north. It’s a lot of fun. Bravo Gulfport for having a Pride celebration. Let us all come out and join in the celebration. Viva Pride. – A. Bella.
Strip of Blue a Good Idea Dear Editor: The photo and article [“Strip of Blue,” April 29, 2021] of the revised plan for the Shore Boulevard South eyesore property next to Salty’s shows a smart adaptation of that property comparable with the “vibe” of Gulfport. In October 2019 there was community rejection of a poorly thought-
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news Governor Repeals Local Authority on COVID
DeSantis Suspends All Emergency Orders, Including Mask Mandates Monday, May 3, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order that officially and immediately ended all state pandemic precautions, including those at the city and county level. That includes mask mandates and required temperature checks, among other things. The governor also signed a bill, to take effect July 1, banning vaccine passports in the state and limiting the role of local government, particularly local authorities’ ability to keep schools and businesses closed. The bill limits emergency orders to seven-day increments, with a max of 42 days, barring hurricanes. “We wanted people going back to work, we wanted our kids to be in school; we thought that that was very important that parents have the ability to send their kids to school, and we wanted our economy to be healthy, our society to be healthy. We wanted people to be happy,” DeSantis said at the Monday press conference at The Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg. Pinellas County Schools have been open since the start of the school year in September, and very few restrictions on business openings or indoor capacities remain. In Pinellas, the governor’s order
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mainly affects mask requirements, which the CDC still strongly recommends. Nonetheless, DeSantis accused those who would maintain basic COVID precautions of not following “science.” “I think folks that are saying they need to be policing people at this point, if you’re saying that you really are saying you don’t believe in the vaccines data, science,” DeSantis said.
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According to the Florida Department of Health statistics, less than 30% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated, and recent demand for vaccines has stalled considerably. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, who was not at the event, took to Twitter afterwards. “Today, in preempting both local governments AND businesses from keeping their establishments safe, Ron DeSantis decided he cares not about public health, but power,” Kriseman tweeted on Monday. “I’m old enough to remember when Republicans at least pretended to be pro-business and for less government.” After the news on Monday, there was some confusion about the status of the Pinellas mask mandate as the county did not offer immediate guidance. The Board of County Commissioners has said they were considering rescinding the mask mandate at the May 11 BOC meeting.
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Move Like No One’s Watching
Ecstatic Dances Allow Revelers to Find Their Own Groove
Don Solo gets into the groove of ecstatic dance.
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“Ecstatic dance is like all the great things about going clubbing without all the terrible things about going clubbing.” So says Don Solo of Tampa, who hosts “ecstatic” dances for all ages every Sunday at sunset on Upham Beach – serene surroundings that provide the perfect environment for participants to relax and fully immerse themselves in the art of dance. Ecstatic Dance is a judgment-free zone, says Solo. Participants wear headphones and let music guide their bodies. To guarantee dancers are in the moment, cellphones, recording and criticism are not permitted. Even talking is prohibited, but not noise: Dancers frequently emit sounds and exclamations as they move. “It’s a very focused, spiritual practice, when it comes down to it, where people are free to completely express themselves through movements, or dance, or not even dancing at all,” Solo said. “It’s really about finding your own unique flow with the music, which everyone has. It’s just sort of buried for a lot of people.” Originally from Chicago, Solo started as a DJ at raves, festivals and larger music gatherings. His career trajectory shifted when he tried ecstatic dance for the first time. “I was just ecstatic and said, ‘This is it, this is for me. This is what I want to put all my energy and dedicate all my efforts and the rest of my life to,’” Solo said. “The format is a really unique, conscious, freeform dance format that really attracts people who just love dance.” Solo attended the Movement Sanctuary in St. Petersburg to practice ecstatic dance, before the venue closed because of COVID-19. Stuck without an outlet for his passion, Solo asked himself how he could continue pursuing his passion despite the pandemic. He began by hosting dance jams on St. Pete Beach, which evolved into
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Trop Plan Gets High Marks
NAACP Backs Sugar Hill Community Partners for Trop Redevelopment In a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, April 22, St. Petersburg NAACP panelists gave Sugar Hill Community Partners, led by JMA Ventures in San Francisco, top scores for their Tropicana Field redevelopment plan. Six chosen experts, including Elizabeth Siplin, an NAACP Economic Development Committee Chair, and Bridget Narvaez with Empath Health, ranked the developers from one to four, with four being the lowest place. Portman Holdings, Third Lake Partners came second, and Miami based Midtown Development ranked third. Unicorp National Development, which operates out of Miami, came in fourth. “This was just something we did for the community,” said St. Petersburg NAACP President Esther Eugene. According to Eugene, St. Petersburg NAACP created the panel to give the community insight into the group’s thoughts on the projects shortlisted by the City of St. Petersburg for the Tropicana Field site redevelopment. The original development displaced thousands of African Americans from their neighborhood homes, and businesses for the ballpark, and it’s still unclear whether there may be human burials underneath the current site. “The St. Petersburg NAACP remains dedicated to its mission to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrim-
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Sugar Hill Community Partners is one of the four developers in the pool to transform St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field site. The St. Petersburg branch of the NAACP gave the developer top scores in a community-benefiting online panel.
ination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons,” reads a press release from the organization. The branch’s choice, Sugar Hill Community Partners, proposes a man-made urban beach, a potential campus focusing on marine technology research and a convention center. “The interest was not so much about the key designing features, including a reimagined Booker Creek basin, civic gathering space, convention centers or greenspaces, but more about community benefits,” the press release reads. Watch for more community updates on the NAACP St. Petersburg Facebook page at fb.com/NAACPBranch5130.
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Wednesday April 21 to 23 when Doyle’s main chef injured his finger. Currently, the crew at the pub consists of one chef and one server. “We’re lucky to be busy, but we can only push on so far,” Doyle said. “The posting on [job website] Indeed – I didn’t even get one response, not one; I used to see 50 to 60 applications every time I logged on.” In a similar boat, Veronica Champion, owner of the Peninsula Inn, gave weekend brunch at the inn’s restaurant, Isabelle’s, the chop. The understaffed restaurant simply couldn’t accommodate what she calls “a tidal wave of people.” “Nobody is applying,” Champion said. “A lot of people just haven’t been able to afford Gulfport housing, which is very expensive, or they don’t have a car, or their kids are not back in school – it’s a number of things.” Pia Goff of Pia’s Trattoria in Gulfport says she hasn’t experienced a staffing issue, but she’s aware of the problem. “I don’t think people aren’t willing to work,” Goff said. “I think partially it’s because of the increase in the number of new restaurants and also many jumped to other industries during COVID.”
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Lee Doyle, the owner of Horse & Jockey British Pub, recently closed the restaurant for two days following the injury of his chef. The South Pasadena pub is facing extreme understaffing, with only one chef and one server.
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a spunky happy-hour staple on Central, is currently closed for lunch due to lack of staff. The list goes on, and some former and current restaurant staff believe it highlights a deeper problem in hospitality industry. Keegan Julius, a 23-year-old political science student stepped from her secondary role as a server when indoor and outdoor dining closed in the first few months of COVID-19 shutdowns. Restaurants may have reopened, but Julius, formerly a server at Buoys Waterfront Bar & Grill, has no plans to return. “The restaurant industry has found a way to escape paying workers fair wages by putting that responsibility on customers,” Julius said. Tipped employees in Florida make $5.63 an hour, according to the US Department of Labor. Servers and bartenders often end their shifts with more than that, but for Julius, there are other reasons she won’t go back. “It’s degrading work,” Julius said. “There are some great customers, but so many people don’t see restaurant staff as real people.... and the way some people would talk to me is unbelievable.”
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As medical marijuana comes to more states, dispensaries are popping up all over the country. In the Tampa Bay area, Dr. Cannabus takes a mobile approach. The appointment-based, family-owned mobile business travels around St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, Fort Myers and Clearwater helping people get their medical marijuana cards. “We decided to be mobile, so we can move around to the different dispensaries, work with them and make it easier for patients,” Kelli Cohen, a managing partner of Dr. Cannabus said. “You know, it’s a very relaxed atmosphere, where some people are scared to go in a doctor’s office. When it’s mobile, we can talk to them outside and they’re in a very private setting.” To get a medical marijuana card, you must have a qualifying condition (approved by a doctor) and be a Florida resident. Seasonal residents are welcome, but must show a lease agreement (or state ID) and a bill in Florida. “As long as you have a qualifying condition, the state of Florida recognizes that and that’s approved medically,” Cohen said.
Doctor fees typically start at $249 per person and patients must also pay a state fee of $75. Dr. Cannabus is the dream of founder Bob Kontout, who started the service in 2019. “He had a dream of this bus that patients got on, but he wasn’t really sure what kind of concept he wanted,” Cohen said. “My friend owned three clinics and she was telling him how the appointments were short and how the appointments are really intimate and he said, ‘That is the concept that needs to be on the bus.’” Patients fill out paperwork online and a doctor sees each patient for 15 to 20 minutes on the bus. “We literally have people drive two hours away so they’re not seen walking in and out of a waiting room,” Cohen said. They recently launched a Cannavan, which provides home visits to patients on their time. Cohen says that service is ideal for people who cannot leave their home, or who are less comfortable with that prospect during the pandemic. More at drcannabus.com.
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Devil’s in the Details
One Resident’s Quest for Accurate Council Minutes For the last year and a half, Gulfport resident Margarete Tober has been fighting to change one sentence of a city council meeting’s official minutes. In preparing for the October 1, 2019 Gulfport City Council meeting, where the council was to do a once-per-decade review of the city charter, Tober noticed that one section appeared to say something different than what she had been told by a city official. She explained that a year or two prior, when she asked why the city didn’t foreclose on abandoned, dilapidated, liened properties, citing “about half a million dollars in past-due receivables for water bills and code enforcement bills” facing the city, she was told that the city would have to take such requests to a referendum vote and that could become costly. “I have been told in the past by a city official, if you buy the property or if you foreclose on it, that you would have to have a referendum to sell it,” Tober said, adding that when she read city charter section 103, it appeared to state that “the only thing you have to have a referendum on is to sell park lands, submergible lands, and so forth,” she said. Tober asked City Attorney Andrew Salzman for clarification, and he later responded, “If real property is being
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used for almost any purpose by the city, you have to do it by referendum,” before adding that the city is also reluctant to buy or foreclose on derelict property because of the responsibility that comes with maintaining and repairing it. Salzman later clarified his initial point, reading from the charter directly. “The charter speaks as to the use of the property that has to be sold by referendum… so if it’s used for park, beach, recreational, beach access, submerged lands, if it’s used for administrative support facilities, it has to go by referendum,” a clarification that means that while the city may not want to foreclose on der-
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“Mayor Henderson stated that he had spoken with the city clerk prior to the meeting and concluded that the minutes don’t need to be verbatim and the public can watch the meeting video and discern the truth,” Tober wrote in an email to the Gabber. “It saddens me greatly that council thinks this error is not worthy of correction.” Mayor Henderson also stated that he didn’t want to get into the “habit of changing the minutes.” At the council meeting on November 5, 2019, then-Councilmember Dan Liedtke asked Salzman if the minutes of October 1 were correct; Salzman said
that they were not. On November 19, Salzman volunteered the same information again. The Gabber spoke with City Clerk Lesley Demuth, who handles the meeting minutes. She responded that the council reviewed the minutes and approved them, and that if they felt that a change was necessary, they would have noted it. Henderson, in a separate interview with the Gabber, agreed, saying, “Ms. Tober has requested a change numerous times based on her perception of an error in context … I disagree with her position. No one on council, to date, has asked to alter the minutes
and I do not want to set a precedent for ongoing editorializing of minutes based on personal subjective bias or someone’s desire to prove a point.” Henderson also added, “Meeting minutes are not a verbatim record of a council meeting, nor are they intended to be. We have archived video of council meetings for anyone looking for those absolutes.” While this is true, historically, the meeting’s minutes will remain as the only permanent record of the meeting. By law the video recording only has to be archived for two years, a deadline which, five months into 2021, is rapidly approaching.
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A Bank, a Bar and St. Pete’s Businesswomen Healing comes in many forms, for some it’s deep acupuncture in the muscles, for others it’s energy work with a reiki, for Nadine Copley, it’s bringing holistic practices to St. Petersburg. Copley, a PhD student studying mind-body medicine, held a soft opening in April at the big blue house that is Embraced Wellness, at 2600 1st Ave. S. On Saturday, May 22, the city’s newest wellness center will host a grand opening welcoming the community to the combined therapy center. Copley’s group of local healers offer massage sessions, therapy, acupuncture and energy healing to start, but the St. Petersburg native is eager to try more services as time passes. “I thought, ‘How great would it be if I created a place where you could have a cup of tea after a massage, or after a therapy session,’” Copley said. “I want this to be a place that’s full of energy and life, a hive almost.” Copley grew up driving past the two-story structure. Eventually, she moved to Colorado where she
worked in the traditional healthcare for more than a decade. “There was something missing in my life,” Copley said. “I didn’t agree with ‘stay sick medicine.’ I wanted to heal the body and the mind, not just symptoms.” She came back to the Bay area to do just that, and the renovated house on 1st Avenue South embodies her growth along the way. “I think St. Pete is a really woke place, a city that really challenges the standard and asks questions,” Copley said. “Really, I think people here want to be happy.” More at embracedwellness.com. Banking on the Planet Ken LaRoe, Founder and CEO of Climate First Bank, doesn’t sound like the typical banking mogul. “I did some soul searching, and my wife was like, ‘You got to do this,” LaRoe said in his characteristic southern drawl. “I describe myself as a rabid environmentalist.” A rabid businessman too, considering LaRoe previously owned Florida Choice Bank and First GREEN Bank.
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Climate First breaks ground as a community bank with environmentally friendly interests, opening June 1 at 5301 Central Ave. “When I sold First Green, I never really felt good about it,” LaRoe said. “But there was a lot of shareholder pressure to sell.” LaRoe still hopes to serve the planet and the community with green initiatives, including online solar loan programs and an emphasis on eco-friendly businesses. The bank will also provide standard banking services. More at climatefirstbank.com.
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Wendy Rosen’s Gulfport Arts Business Network Meet-Up intends to bring marketing and the arts together.
Wendy Rosen’s been connecting artists with the market for three decades. Now, she’s bringing her expertise to Gulfport with a new meetup group. “Design, Launch and Grow Your Art Studio Business” brings marketing to 12 creatives per class, Wednesdays at 3 p.m., at the Sea Dog Cantina. “I’m retired, but I love coaching,” Rosen said. “In some ways I became an artist through this.” Rosen, whose mother illustrated coloring books, has worked with artists her entire life. “A lot of artists have a hard time accessing that [business] side of the brain,” Rosen said. “Your work can be really nice, but without the prop-
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er audience and the right niche, it doesn’t matter.” More at fb.com/artsbusinessinstitute. Have a Drink, Queen Sitting pretty at 2355 Central Ave, Cocktail St. Pete is the area’s newest cheekily named neighborhood bar. The spot opens on May 7, and
will serve a full bar every day of the week, except Monday. There’s an outdoor patio, an old school dance floor, and the Director of Entertainment is a new school bearded drag artist, Adriana Sparkle. “The big disco ball is now rotating! It’s getting close,” reads a post on Cocktail’s Facebook page. Follow the colorful updates at fb.com/cocktailstpete.
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things to do Movies in the Park, Art Walks & Bingo By Abby Baker
Thursday, May 6 Movies in the Park Movie lovers, wine-on-a-blanket connoisseurs, Movies in the Park is back in North Straub Park. Bring or buy a picnic and enjoy film on the big outdoor screen, fingers crossed for good weather. Tickets are required this year, so get them early. North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE. 7 p.m. Friday, May 7 Gulfport First Friday Art Walk So much art, so little time. It’s the First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport again and Beach Boulevard South will be filled with pieces handpicked from a group of chosen artists. In addition, downtown boutiques and dining options will be alive for your shopping pleasure. Beach Boulevard. 5-8 p.m.
Two Years with Brenda McMahon Celebrate two years of art and community with the Brenda McMahon Gallery: ceramics, oil paintings and sculptures galore. Browse the selections while listening to live music by local favorite Gale Trippsmith & Company. Make yourself at home, at Gulfport’s home for fine arts. Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S. 5-9 p.m. Pow Wow Festival in Seminole Rides, fair food, live entertainment, oh my! Check out this weekend-long classic festival with even “grander” rides this year. Holland G Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. 5-11 p.m. Saturday, May 8 Beyond the Beach Cleanup Keep Gulfport beautiful and litter free at this community clean up. Hand sanitizer, pickers, gloves and pails will be provided. Meet at shelter #4
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on Gulfport Beach and get ready to serve Mother Nature. Gulfport Beach, Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th St. S. 9-11 a.m. Second Saturday Art Walk It’s another art-filled Saturday in some of the most colorful corners of St. Petersburg. Studios, galleries and outdoor art spaces in the EDGE District, the Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District will open showcasing the freshest work in St. Petersburg. ArtsXchange is hosting the coastal tradition this month. ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S. 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 Pilates on the Pier Practice pilates on the pier for, get this, free. Bring a mat to protect you from the “grassy area behind the beach” and an environmentally friendly water bottle. St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave N. 10-11 a.m. Sunset Music Bingo in the Courtyard This isn’t your grandmother’s bingo night. Groove out in Gulfport’s Village Courtyard to music while playing, you guessed it, Bingo. Get a tasty tea at Low Tide Kava Bar and brews or an artfully crafted sandwich at the North End Taphouse to complete the fun. Bingo! Low Tide Kava Bar, 2902A Beach Blvd S. 7-9 p.m.
New Exhibition: Abstract It’s up to you what to see. Members of the Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance present “Abstract,” a group exhibition featuring multimedia concepts in non-representational works. The show debuts in the midst of the second Saturday Art Walk, and will feature local work, live music and refreshments, of course. St. Pete Artworks, 2604 Central Ave. 5-9 p.m. Gulfport 80s Party Beware of the leg warmers. Salty’s in Gulfport is throwing a 1980s-themed birthday bash for owner J.P Brewer. The blast from the past party will be paired with JukBox Heroz Band, and you can guess the rest. Salty’s Gulfport, 5413 Shore Blvd S. 7 p.m.
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Lincoln Cemetery, the resting place for more than 6,000 African Americans, requires frequent mowing to tame the nine-acre historic cemetery. Sometime between Monday, April 24 and Tuesday, April 25, the cemetery’s bright red lawn mower was stolen from the property at 600 58th St. S. “For us, this is devastating,” said Vanessa Gray, President of Lincoln Cemetery Society. “We can’t do anything because we don’t have the proper equipment.” According to Gray, the machine was chained to a tree on the property, the steering wheel was locked and the mower was put in gear before the incident. Yet, the vital equipment disappeared overnight. “Whoever stole it must have picked it up in tow or somehow hotwired it,” Gray said. Gray and a team of volunteers work regularly to pick up discarded trash and maintain the property, which was established in 1926 and
has suffered long intervals of neglect. Without a proper lawn mower, the Florida heat and rain will turn the space into a jungle in no time. Gray, who cleaned the cemetery for years before gaining ownership in 2017, accepted the mower as a donation from the 49th Street South Business Association in 2019. In the last week, efforts have been made to trim the cemetery grounds with push mowers and a donated ride mower that is a few years past its prime. “It’s been rough, considering our other donated mower is not in the best shape; the red mower was a brand new machine,” Gray said. Thanks to volunteer sweat, the cemetery remains in order, but the team has little chance against mother nature without proper equipment. “I won’t press charges, we just really need the mower back,” Gray said. Gray asks that anyone wishing to donate either funds for a replacement or lend a ride-on mower contact her at 727- 623-7749.
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crime Police Need Leads in Hit-and Run Investigation St. Petersburg Police are asking for the public’s help solve a year-old hitand-run investigation. Sunday will mark one year since a hit-and-run crash took the life of Philip Anderson, 56, and left his girlfriend, Tricia Best, injured. St. Pete Police investigators are asking anyone, particularly two people who were in a nearby dark-colored SUV/van, which appears to be a Nissan SUV, to come forward with information. On May 2, 2020 Anderson and Best were riding a motorcycle northbound on 34th Street North around at 8:20 p.m. As they traveled, a silver sedan traveling in the same direction swiped their motorcycle, causing Anderson to lose control and crash in the 1500 block of 34th Street North, according to police. The impact threw them off the motorcycle and onto the pavement. Both
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were taken to Bayfront Health, where Anderson later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators tracked down the silver sedan that swiped the couple’s motorcycle, but need your help identifying the person or people who were inside the car at the time as police have said “they may have vitally im-
portant information in the investigation.” Anyone with information about this crash is asked to reach out to the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727893-7780 or you can send an anonymous message by texting the letters “SPPD” and your tip to TIP411. Mention Report# 2020-016224.
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Call us to get the zoom link for these activities. Gulfport ROCKS! Be part of our rock party! Swing by to get your “Grab & Go” art kit with everything you need to paint your own rocks. May 7, 12 p.m. Health Talks with Humana Get valuable information and useful tips from medical professionals on a variety of health topics. May 12, 12 p.m. iPhone 101 Learn the basics of your iPhone or iPad. May 20, 1 p.m. Virtual Veterans Coffee Connection Empath Honors invites all Veterans and those who serve them to pour a cup of coffee and join the virtual conversation. This casual forum encourages discussion and learning about veteran resources in our community, offers guidance and support to fellow veterans and shares upcoming events that benefit veterans. May 21, 9 a.m. Virtual Bingo It’s fun and easy, and you can play it on your smartphone, computer, tablet,
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or traditional phone. Use a virtual bingo card or pick up a paper card at the Center, get a pen or bingo dauber, and you’re ready to play! May 21, 1 p.m. Gentle Mindful Yoga This class includes yoga for healthy aging with an emphasis on alignment, strength, balance, flexibility, breathing and agility. Wed., 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Spanish Practice and improve your Spanish. Thurs., 10:30 a.m. Writer’s Workshop Sharpen your pen, sharpen your mind! Whether this is your first attempt at writing or you’re an accomplished author, together our group encourages, supports, and advances each other’s writing. Fri., 10 a.m.
Find these activities on Spectrum GTV Channel 640 or at youtube. com/thegulfportseniorcenter Larry’s Recipes from Around the World Take a culinary trip around the globe without leaving your home. This week, bring a taste of Spain to your kitchen. May 11, 2 p.m. Call or email gpseniorcenter@mygulfport.us for the ingredient list. In The Kitchen with Chef Jack: Corn O’Brien Chowder Improve your culinary skills with stepby-step guidance from the Soup Guru, Chef Jack! May 18, 1 p.m. Call or email gpseniorcenter@ mygulfport.us for the ingredient list. Chair Exercise with Pat A gentle exercise routine with focus on stretching muscle groups and moving skeletal joints without pain. Mon., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Yoga with Barbara Newborn We are true healers of our body, mind and spirit. Learn meditation, sound healing and how to breathe with slow body movements. Tues., 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wellness Movement with Noa Spector-Flock Explore movement to better use the whole
body to create efficient movement. Weds., 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong By the many methods of Wisdom Healing Qigong, you’ll be inspired and empowered to transform any illness or condition into wellness. Thurs., 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Chair Yoga A gentle class is for beginners and experienced practitioners alike and provides a fun, nurturing environment to increase flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation. Fri., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Other Events Epic Trivia Afternoon Test your knowledge – and win prizes! Join us in person (with a mask) in the parking lot, or from the comfort of your home. Playing the home game? You’ll need to download the Kahoot! App on your smart phone and Zoom on your computer. May 19, 2 p.m. Monday Mile Walking Club Start the week on the right (or left) foot. Bring a friend, invite a neighbor or walk solo with Walter. Call for meeting location. Every Monday, 9 a.m. New in May: Chair Yoga No matter your ability, you can increase your flexibility, muscle tone and strength. Tues., 9: 15 a.m. at Tonkin Park near the tennis courts, 27th Ave. S. & 53-54th St. S. Stretch & Strength Work with and without weights to tone muscles and strengthen the core, improve balance, flexibility, and strength, reduce stress, and boost energy. Tues. & Fri., 10:30 a.m. at Tonkin Park near the tennis courts, 27th Ave. S. & 53-54th St. S. New Horizons Band of Gulfport Practice Learn to play a band instrument or pick up your old instrument after a lay-off with New Horizons, an adult concert band. Tues., 4 p.m. Gulfcoast Legal Services Get legal assistance from a Gulfcoast Legal Services Representative. Fourth Tues.; call for required appointment.
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Mygulfport.us/gpl • Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All programs free and subject to change. Virtual Storytime Join us virtually for our storytime on the library’s Facebook page! Be sure to follow @GulfportLibraryFL for books and rhymes and felts and more! May 6, 10:15 a.m. via Facebook. Babytime Online If you have little ones under 2, join us to sing songs, read books, enjoy lap bounce rhymes and learn baby signs. May 7, 10 a.m. via Facebook.
Grab & Go Kid’s Craft Kit Supplies are limited, so come early to get yours. Project details to come. Supply pick-up starts May 17, 10 a.m. 727893-1134 Cactus Keychain Holder for Teens & Adults Make a keychain holder at the library. Limited number of kits also available for use at home, with a recording available via Facebook after the event. Meeting room. Registration (required)
begins May 20. 727-893-1074, libraryprograms@ mygulfport.us. May 27, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Book Club Live The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Get the print book at the library, download the audiobook on Hoopla, or download the eBook or audiobook from Overdrive/ Libby. June 3, 2 p.m. via Facebook and Zoom: mygulfport.evanced.info/signup/calendar
Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd S. • 727-893-1068 • mygulfport.us/recreation/rec Annual registration: $3, residents; $25, nonresidents
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Basketball (Adult) Wed., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thurs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Game Room Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pickleball Intermediate & Advanced: Mon., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginners: Tues., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (lessons 11 a.m.1 p.m.) All levels: Tues., 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Thurs., 9 a.m.-1 p.m Table Tennis Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Teen Night Available for middle and high school students 17 and younger. Recreation, social activities, field trips, cooking projects, guest speakers and service projects. Teens can use the gymnasium, game room and outdoor area. Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 6-9 p.m. Rec Center membership required.
PROGRAMS Summer Program June 14-July 30 Gulfport residents and nonresidents alike, register now for our seven-week 2021 Summer Program for children who have completed kindergarten, up through age 14. We have 25 discounted spots for Gulfportians in need. We use a letter from the school verifying acceptance of free/reduced lunch or a letter acceptance of assistance of financial aid or related program. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (extended hours available until 6 p.m.; extra charge); register Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Detailed pricing available at the Recreation Center or at the city
Tot-Time Register now for 2021-22 hands-on preschool program for children ages 3-5. The program aims to make learning fun for children and helps prepare them for kindergarten. Two, three and five-day options available on a monthly basis. Program starts Sept. 7, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; register Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Proof of residency required for Gulfport residents. $25 deposit, applied to first month. VPK PROGRAM Register now for free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for the 2021-22 school year. Any child who lives in Florida and turns four by Sept. 1 can attend VPK for free. Apply on the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas website for a certificate of eligibility, required to register. Program starts Sept. 7, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; register Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. elcpinellas.net
CLASSES Call instructor for more information. Want to teach a class? Call John: 727-893-1079. Ballet and Tap Ages 3-6: Wed., 6:30 p.m.; ages 7-16: Wed., 7:30 p.m. $35/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594. Essential Oil May 20, 6:30 p.m. $10 Jennifer: 813-263-3919. Hula Hoop Fitness Thurs., 6:30 p.m. $35/ month; $10/class. Maria: mestrada1987@ gmail.com. Tennis Chase Park, 28th Ave. and 53rd St. S. Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 5-8 p.m. $10. Private lessons available. Jack (727-280-4276) or Mo (727-515-1454). Youth Hip Hop Ages 6-8: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; ages 9-16, Fri., 7:30 p.m. $35/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594. Zumba Thurs., 6 p.m. $20/month; $6/class. Magda: 727-214-7868.
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Pinups in Paradise sashayed into existence in 2012 in the Virgin Islands under musician Mimi De Seda’s creative hand. When De Seda’s recently moved to Gulfport, the pinup contest and calendar spread moved with her, and she recently hosted a charity showcase in the Village Courtyard on Saturday, May 1. According to De Seda, all proceeds from the event benefit the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. “It was a body positive excuse to dress to the nines,” De Seda said. “It was our first event, but it definitely won’t be the last.” For the debut in Gulfport, local entertainer and burlesque producer Sheba Queen of the Night teamed up with De Seda to give the community a taste of mid-century pinup style. “Pinup is my life,” Sheba said. “I’m a published pinup model that is just inspired by the look and feel of that time.” You can purchase a 2022 calendars of Tampa Bay pinups. Email pinupsinparadiseofficial@gmail. com for details.
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Mimi De Seda and local pinup model Sheba Queen of the Night joined forces to put on the retro fundraiser. “This is going to make people fall in love with the art form,” Sheba said.
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Twenty-two-year old sketch artist David Zilich is a man of few words. He makes up for that in his art, drawings that bend reality and tell a story with cartoon-like exaggerations. “I’ve drawn my whole life, as far as I can remember,” Zilich said. “I guess just naturally.” Since February, the St. Petersburg native has been working on the illustrations for Gulfport author Jamie Casasanta’s new children’s book, “Vio and Ceci’s Great Adventure.” It’s a first for both of them. Zilich has never been commissioned for a published work before, and this is Casasanta’s first endeavor into the world of children’s books. “The book, it’s about my grandchildren,” Casasanta said. “I thought it would be great to have a student who was at the Abstract for Autism art fairs be the one to illustrate it.” That person was Zilich, recommended by his former teacher and Abstract Art for Autism Founder, Caroline Duvoe.
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David Zilich is a 22-year-old autistic artist creating the illustrations for Gulfport writer Jamie Casasanta’s new children’s book.
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someone got too close,” Duvoe said. “At these openings, he’s a star.”
Duvoe left the corporate world to pursue a career helping the community in 2014. It’s an age-old story, for her, that meant landing a job as a teacher at Lift Academy, a school in Seminole for those who are not neuro-typical. That same year, she met a young Zilich, who, unlike many of her students, picked up a sketch pad with ease. “I have never taught David anything about sketching or drawing,” Duvoe said. “I didn’t need to. He was already gifted.” Pre-COVID, students sold their creations at the regular Special Abilities Art Opening and fundraisers. Normally reserved, the young artist is animated at the art fundraisers, sketching on the spot and dancing in bursts of energy. “He’s a phenomenon. When I met him, he would barely speak to anyone and would move away when
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Creating a Book A lack of social outings, and a lack of Abstract Art for Autism fundraisers, left Zilich without a driving purpose for his art. The pandemic also ended his job as an usher in a St. Petersburg movie theater, leaving him homebound with his sketchbook of “silly little comics,” as he calls them. “Based on my observation, he became a little reclusive,” Duvoe said. “We all have.” Casasanta’s book, ripe with drawings of squawking pelicans and wavy beach life, gave Zilich a renewed creative purpose. His early work consisted of surreal sketches of butterflies and unnamed fields, according to Duvoe. He went through a spell of creating band posters before he settled on comics of young people. “[Commissioned work] was a struggle at first. He’s used to drawing anything that comes into his head,” Duvoe said. But for Zilich, the challenge of matching that talent with Casasanta’s words gives him more than an artistic outlet – and turns a beloved hobby into his first creative commission.
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The (Live) Show Goes On
A Look at In-Person Performances in May Fans of live performance can be cautiously optimistic heading into May as productions ramp up throughout St. Pete. American Stage plans to return to in-person performances with Pop-Up! Performances: “Uncaged,” presented at The Factory St. Pete’s outdoor venue at 2622 Fairfield Ave. S., May 14 to 16 at 7 p.m. “I’m looking forward to physically being back on stage again,” cast member Patrick A. Jackson said. “While I’ve had virtual performance opportunities, there’s nothing that comes close to hearing the roar of laughter or the collective release of breath when a character succeeds.” The evening of songs, scenes and sketch comedy, written by American Stage Improv program co-founders Gavin Hawk and Ricky Wayne, is a collaboration with the cast, directors and music directors. “Similar to the writers room of a sketch comedy show,” cast member Patrick A. Jackson said, “we’ve had brainstorming sessions reflecting on the moments of laughter, community and challenges we’ve faced over this past year or so, as well as what we’ve learned and hope for moving out of the pandemic and into time to be physically together again.” The company is implementing a number of health and safety guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of audience members, staff and artists, including socially-distanced seating, face masks, cashless transactions and touchless entry. “‘Uncaged’ is an opportunity to write a letter to the community and ourselves,” Jackson said, “and remind ourselves that the gift of connection is a privilege that we won’t ever take for granted!” More at americanstage.org. Broadway Comes to freeFall You could say that freeFall Theatre barely took a break from live performances, having constructed an outdoor stage where they’ve run drive-in
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productions since October. But for those longing for Broadway to light up once again, freeFall’s latest outdoor concert experience might scratch an itch: Leonard Bernstein’s musical revue “New York” explores Bernstein’s music and the city that inspired so much of his life and work. From his famous friendships with Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins and Aaron Co-
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pets Sweet Caroline!
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Sullie Isn’t Sullen
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Coral would love to come home with you and teach you how to have fun. Happy and energetic, Coral is a 2-year-old, 44-pound mix who’s so excited to meet new people she can hardly sit still. Come make her wiggle today!
Sullie is a happy orange lady who just wants to be loved and brushed. We can relate! Meet this 5-year-old beauty and see if you might just be the perfect match.
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1830 61st Ave. N.; 727-521-6191; petpalanimalshelter.com
Focus on the
business of your business and let us handle social media marketing.
Our social media management team can help you stay on top of the digital world while you handle the real world. We offer package discounts for multiple services or digital advertising with The Gabber.
For info on how we can be your full-service digital marketing solution, email advertising@thegabber.com
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Good times never seemed so good... Caroline is the muse you need! She loves car rides, long walks, all the treats you can provide and, you guessed it, songs by Neil Diamond. It doesn’t take much to please this happy-go-lucky girl. Caroline is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Friends of Strays, 2911 47th Ave. N.; 727-522-6566 ext. 102; friendsofstrays.org/adopt
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worship Paradise Lutheran Church
on Treasure Island
17th St. & 29th Ave N St. Petersburg 345-7777 Friday 7PM
10255 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island
Beth-El Shalom Messianic Congregation
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Sunday Service
10am with Holy Communion
Unitarian Universalist ‘Upscale Resale’
316 Corey Ave. St. Pete Beach 727-360-5647 Open five days a week: 10am-2pm Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Clothes–Collectibles–Gifts Household Goods
United Fellowship
During the pandemic join us Sundays on Zoom.
Discussion -10:30 Program - 11:00 For Zoom directions email us at uuunited@earthlink.net “You need not think alike to love alike.”
A Ministry of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Proceeds go back into the community.
- Francis David, 1534
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Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with Great Love.
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gabber on vacation Gulfport’s Newest Fan By Sean Wilson
Finnegan wanted me to let the people and pups of Gulfport know that he absolutely loved his two-night stay in Gulfport earlier this month! Finn, a 2-and-a-halfyear old Sheepadoodle who usually resides in Peachtree City, GA, enjoyed several trips to the dog park, dinner at the Tiki and a meal at O’Maddys. The views from Caddy’s rooftop over Boca Ciega Bay for sunset were a dog’s dream. His favorite memories were his times at Salty’s and North End Taphouse, where he was serenaded by local musicians and pet by friendly humans. Finn can’t wait to come back to town and hang out with the wonderful Gulfportians again soon!
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Neuropathy Breakthrough The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs. These drugs such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta and Neurontin may reduce your symptoms but are primarily antidepressant drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable or drowsy and can cause a variety of side effects.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitation balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in the figure above, the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased and then they shrivel up. This prevents the nerves from getting the needed nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to "die", they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.
Loss of blood flow causes nerve damage and pain.
The main problem is that your doctor may have told you to just live with the problem or try the medications. There is now a facility here in St. Petersburg that offers you hope without taking medications with side effects. Our treatments help increase blood flow that stimulate the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves. This provides the nerves proper nutrients to repair them. The amount of treatment varies from person to person. We determine this by doing a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.
Dr. Rebecca Gibbons RN, DOM, L-AC Mention this article for a $30 Neuropathy Consultation (Normally $230)
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If you have questions about advertising, please email us at advertising@thegabber.com or call 727-321-6965! Deadline: Friday 5 p.m. fences, driveways, homes, sidewalks, pavers, stepping stones, pool cages, pool area, you name it we can make it look new again. 40 yrs exp. Excellent references, call 727743-0701 for a free estimate. WILL DETAIL FRIDGE FOR $35 Will take everything out, wash and clean all, and place back. Call Danci at 615-840-3662. For referenced call Larry (Townshores) at 727432-2499.
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Looking for New Clients to Dazzle with My Cleaning Abilities! Please Call Laura, 727557-4247. Computer Service JS COMPUTER REPAIR Mobile Computer Repair – 40.00 per visit/hr – 727-643-0697 – www.jmswebservices.com
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SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER
At Discount Prices! Free Estimates. Frame and Finish Work. Gulfport and Pinellas Park Areas. Call the Door Doctor. Gus, 727-6446194. Electrical AC ELECTRIC 727-345-3108 Over 30 years experience. Residential & commercial. New or remodel work, service upgrades, lightning arrestors. Fans and lighting installed. State License #ER0007653.
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HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS OF ST PETE BEACH
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PROFESSIONAL CARPET AND GROUT CLEANING
Gulfport Computer Repair Fast Friendly Service
727-388-3493 2321 49th St S
Mon-Thu 10am-5pm
15 Years in Gulfport 45 Years Experience
Computer Sales
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Handy Person HANDYMAN SEMI-RETIRED All types of repairs • small jobs welcome • Quality work at reasonable prices • Honest • Reliable • Free estimates • John, 727-410-2201
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE CLEANING
CARPENTER DEPENDABLE! Have Tools Will Travel Trustworthy. Doors, Decks/Eaves/ Rotted Wood, Etc. 30 Year Gabber Advertiser. Free Estimates, Lic. C-5754. 727-821-9973.
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THE TRASH QUEEN Overwhelmed with the mess? Clean up/clean out, inside and out, recycling and organizing, and we do mulching and weeding! Free estimate from Kathy, Trashologist, licensed/insured, with truck/ trailer. Call/text 845-866-3867. Responsible, reasonable, and ready! Moving / Hauling CHARLES JUNK HAULING & DEMOLITION Junk & Trash Removal. Low, Low Prices Guaranteed, Daily Specials. Kitchen, Bath, Shed, Fencing, etc. Demolition. 727-831-0507. Painting
Specializing in spot removal and sanitizing your carpets. Ask about our $99 special. 40yrs experience ,Excellent references and attn to detail. Satisfaction guaranteed. 727-743-0701
The pollen has finally subsided. Make your home beautiful again. We pressure clean
Miscellaneous Service
CHRISTIANSON PAINTING Interior and Exterior work done right ,Old School. 30 years experience .Strong customer service . Excellent references. Call or text Mark 727-4524938 LIC #C11520
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Size and Price No Object, honest and ethical local ffl dealer. We handle all paperwork, NO AUCTIONS, no consignments just cash today! House calls available or just stop by! 5697 34th St N St Pete 33714 727-430-9424 Matt 9-5:30 Monday-Saturday
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3914 6th St S St. Petersburg
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Rich Moseley, Irrigation Contractor. 25 Years Experience. Reasonable Rates. Well & Pumps. 727-439-0792. Lic.#C8312. BBB Accredited.
Home Improvement SHOP LOCAL. COASTAL DISCOUNT FLOORING Visit our warehouse in Gulfport! Just had a truckload of SPC (luxury vinyl plank) arrive in Gulfport to server our local community. Many colors and prices to meet all budgets. Residential and commercial. Available for pick up. 727-501-5886. ROOFING LEAK SPECIALIST Bryan “The Roof Whisperer”. 727-277-9502. Residential/Commercial, Repairs/Reroof. Shingles, Tile, Flat. Quick Response. Quality Work at Reasonable Rates. References. Insured/Licensed. #CCC1330056.
BLINDS, SHADES, SHUTTERS AND DRAPERY
Installation Service. My name is Jim Richardson, I have been an Installer for JC Penney for over 25 years. As well, I also do repairs on all blinds and drapery rods. Licensed and Insured. 727-504-590 Plumbing
PROFLO PLUMBING 727-902-7077
Collectibles
AFFORDABLE PROMPT • RELIABLE Licensed & Insured
PLANT SALE Butterfly plants: Pentas, porterweed, milkweed, Mexican petunia, vinca. Tropicals: aloe vera, papyrus, oytster plants, African iris, elephant ears, kalanchoe, reedstem, orchids, schefflera. Natives: spiderwort, quarterweed. Plants grown on premises & low maintenance. 5/7-5/8, 8am-12pm 4825 Del Rio Way S, Gulfport.
Lee Claxton, I.S.A.
General
Certified Arborist
Planting • Trimming Tree & Stump Removal Cabling/Bracing • Pruning/Shaping
727-220-0226 AnAffordableArborist@gmail.com
Professional Services
RON DENNISON INSURANCE
• Homeowners FREE • Condo QUOTES • Flood
727-202-7258 10641 1st St E #205 • Treasure Island RLD0002@aol.com • RonDennisonins.com
#CFC1430429 State certified, residential/ commercial service. Senior and military discount. $25 off service with ad. Locally owned and operated.
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LUNAGLOW - LIGHT ~ COLOR ~ MOOD Enhance your environment with the power of light and color. Lunaglow creates lightsculptures made of wood, metal and re-purposed objects. Custom designs and video installations also available. Visit the Lunaglow Studio at 5663 Park Blvd. Pinellas Park. Lunaglow.com FB @LunaglowArt
GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341. PLYWOOD WINDOW COVERINGS Storm protection window coverings, half inch plywood, 19 pieces. Call for measurements. $250 all. 727-321-4035. I WILL SELL YOUR STUFF FOR YOU Make room in your home and make cash. Contact John E for details. Seaghost15@yahoo.Com 727-565-7228 Pets / Animals LOST DOG April 18 she escaped from 23rd Ave S between 46th and 47th Ave S. Female white w/black spots small Rat Terrier. 12 pounds with a long tail the curves upwards. Not friendly. Please keep an eye out contact me text me email me: 646964-8455 vfigols@gmail.com Please notify of place and time seen. Thank you Veronica
BOLO! REWARD!
Lost caramel mini dachshund. New to area. 4/26, 2 am, Shyla ran out of front door after arrival. 14th Ave S, ran up 57th St S toward Boca Ciega H.S. Please check backyards and easement areas. No chip. She has blue spay tattoo. My little girls are heartbroken. Shyla is skittish and shy. Please call BJ at 720-205-3992 with any sightings or info.
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Wanted WANTED: SPACE TO PARK SMALL CAR FOR FIVE MONTHS. Can be carport or garage. 812-369-1186. Call/text. Yard / Garage Sale GARAGE SALE Fri-Sat May 7-8, 8-3pm. 1008 60th St S, rear Gulfport. Keith Urban Complete Set Black Player Guitar w/amp. Like new. Household items, decor, furniture, clothing, jewelry, accessories. Xmas items. YARD SALE HUGE SALE! Household, clothes, and miscellaneous items. New wedding gowns. We have something for everyone! Friday and Saturday the 7th and 8th of May from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. 1273 72nd Street N. GARAGE SALE 3108 York St S (at the end of York St on the water). Moving three bedroom house. Everything must go. Sat. May 8, 8am3pm, Sun. May 9, 8am-3pm.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER Part-time administrative and management duties for Tyrone Villas Condominiums. Keep proper accounting records, manage budget, collect assessments, assist with unit sales and work order tracking. CAM certification required, notary, bonded, exp with QuickBooks. Send resume: tyronevillas55@gmail.com
Real Estate for Rent NOW LEASING OFFICE SPACE At the Executive Bldg., 1135 Pasadena Ave. S. Quality office space. Ideal for Small Business Owner. 727-688-1927. Real Estate for Sale
RECREATION LEADER - City of Gulfport. Summer seasonal full-time positions available from June 14 th thru July 30 th . 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 $12.702/hr. Level II Background check, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted from 3/15/21 thru 3/31/21 at Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. or City Hall, 2401 - 53rd St. S., E.O.E.
I Gulfport! 727-418-8948
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Nelda Hamm
3037 Beach Blvd. S.
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LOOKING FOR ACCOMODATIONS Retired, quiet 65 year old single male, looking for affordable studio or 1BD apt or duplex, in or near Gulfport. Text or call 727-772-3136.
We need a part-time operations and sales assistant to answer phones, support our sales director, and basically keep the office running. The ideal candidate loves our community, spreadsheets and organization. You should also enjoy talking to locals on the phone, greeting walk-in traffic, and finding hard-to-find information. If you’re a smart, organized and reliable people person, we need you for 25 hours a week. We start you at $12 an hour, but review that at 90 days. Email your resume to publisher@thegabber.com. Diverse applicants encouraged.
OLDER WORKERS NEEDED
Paid Job Training for Older Workers…PARTTIME…Pinellas County. Compensation: $8.65 (Federal Grant). General Office, Receptionists, Greeters, Cashiers, Maintenance, Custodial, Food Service. MUST be UNEMPLOYED, Pinellas Resident, 55 or Older, Low Income, AND LOOKING FOR WORK. Call AARP Foundation SCSEP, (727) 547-0534
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