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news Council Returns to ‘Normal’

Zoom Attendance Canceled; Residents Refute Noise Complaints In their second meeting back at Gulfport City Hall on May 18, council saw a return to pre-COVID days as the majority of attendees went without masks for the first time since in-person meetings resumed late last year. Council punctuated this change with a 3-2 vote to end Zoom as a means of virtually attending the meeting, before discussing budget issues for the upcoming year and continuing the ongoing debate over the Village Courtyard noise complaints.

NORTH END TAPHOUSE

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Residents Come Out in Support of the North End Taphouse After nearly two months of public back and forth between the owners of the North End Taphouse and local residents complaining about the noise caused by performers there, a half-dozen local residents came to speak in favor of the Taphouse during this week’s public comment.

“Except for Cinco de Mayo, which obviously is an exception, I’ve never heard any music from the North End Taphouse in my house, and honestly, I think that was Sea Dogs’ event that I heard inside,” said David Hand, who lives near both establishments. “I can hear them outside, but whenever I go inside and shut my doors, it’s perfectly fine.”

This sentiment was echoed by several other residents, like Lindsey Miller, who lives caddy-corner to the Taphouse.

“I do notice that some of my neighbors have some of their windows open more often than I do; maybe they’re hearing the music a little bit louder because of that, but I wouldn’t say that it’s a disturbance,” Miller said.

Kelly Wright and Houston Gilbreath, co-owners of the Taphouse, also spoke during the meeting, with Wright explaining that she had spoken with many of the local neighbors, and that all were in favor of a

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revision of the local noise ordinance. and the experience of our guests,” She also presented a document Gibreath said. with 200 signatures supporting that Joe Culbertson, owner of the Vilrevision. lage Courtyard where the Taphouse Gilbreath asked for an increase operates, echoed this last point spein the decibel limit outlined in the cifically, claiming complainants had noise ordinance, and spoke about “weaponized the city ordinance” the financial burdens the Taphouse for music they don’t enjoy, but that had taken on “these same individto control the will also call the “The main complainants uals noise, includTaphouse and request ing not book- have shown no willing- that the same music ing acts that ness to meet with us to be turned up if they were too loud discuss if these mea- like a certain genre.”

– “despite their At the last meetsures would be suit- immense poping on May 4, Counularity and the able… It is our belief that cilmember Christine complaints are Brown requested, and revenue it gen- these erates for us” less about the noise level council approved, a – ending music on the and more about musical moratorium at 10 p.m., and noise ordinance so even talking preferences...” she could try to set with acoustic up a meeting between engineers about possibly purchasthe two sides to negotiate a soluing “acoustic dampening materials.” tion. After public comment, Brown “The main complainants have reported that the complainant resshown no willingness to meet with ident declined the offer to meet, but us to discuss if these measures said Brown felt “positive about the would be suitable… It is our belief work that the business and property that these complaints are less about owners are doing.” the noise level and more about mu Mayor Sam Henderson agreed, sical preferences, and they are usstating that this issue was particing city ordinances… as a means to ularly personal for him since he’s impose their will upon our business performed at the Taphouse’s stage,

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and had noise complaints leveled against his band by a resident.

“It’s a tough one for me, because my heart’s in it,” Henderson said.

Council agreed to extend the moratorium for another two weeks, and will likely make a decision on the ordinance at the June 1 city council meeting.

Overheard at the May 18 Gulfport City Council Meeting “I’ve been harping on garbage cans for two or three years now….

Our city has done a fantastic job of getting garbage cans at the beach; our city does a fantastic job of keeping our parks clean, and 22nd Avenue is a total embarrassment.” – Karen Love, requesting public garbage cans be added to 22nd Avenue (Gulfport Boulevard). In his closing comments, Mayor Sam Henderson requested, and council approved, adding six public garbage cans, three on each side of Gulfport Boulevard, between 49th and 58th Streets South.

Council Looks Ahead as Pandemic Restrictions Loosen As vaccination numbers increase, council continues to make adjustments to a “post-COVID” Gulfport, including a vote to stop allowing residents to call in to comment over Zoom at council meetings. Vice Mayor April Thanos and Councilmember Paul Ray voted to continue using Zoom, while Mayor Sam Henderson and Councilmembers Brown and Michael Fridovich voted to stop.

“With the number of people that have been vaccinated, I think now the responsibility is to get yourself back to the meeting if public comment is important to you,” Henderson said.

With no resolutions or ordinances up for vote at the meeting, council spent a good amount of time discussing budgetary planning for the upcoming year, beginning with a presentation by David Alvarez of the city’s audit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Thanks to the pandemic, general revenues for the city were $800,000 below budget, but “something that the city can be proud of [is that] expenditures actually came in $1.1 million under” budget, meaning the city was able to adapt without going into debt, Alvarez said.

After the audit, City Manager Jim O’Reilly led a discussion on budget planning for the coming year, advising that the city stay fairly conservative in their spending this year since the economy is still uncertain, and to give the city space to increase wages as required by the recent minimum wage hike approved

by Florida voters last November.

Thanos asked if there were any updates to the breakwater park planned for the Gulfport Marina, and O’Reilly responded that there

“I just wanted to say that May 29th will be the Pride Flag raising at 4 p.m. I believe the band will be starting up at 3:30 down at the Rec Center and marching up to the flag raising. The LGBTQ Resource Center’s Art Out Exhibit also begins at 4; that runs until 6.” – Paul Ray, in his closing comments.

“The Lions Club is having a mobile pantry program, Feeding Tampa Bay, and they’re going to do it the fourth Thursday of every month… beginning this Thursday, May 27… from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. They’ll be handing out food, so if you want to find out more about the program, call the Lions Club; they’re out on Tifton Drive.” – Christine Brown, in her closing comments.

were none, as the city is waiting to see if Governor Ron Desantis will include their request for funding in his annual budget.

Thanos continued last week’s discussion on making it a city policy to prioritize electric vehicles over gas-powered ones when

replacing city cars and trucks, an idea council seems to favor, so long as the electric vehicles aren’t prohibitively expensive and can perform as well as the existing ones. The proposal will likely be brought to a vote at a future meeting.

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Peripheral neuropathy is the pain, discomfort and numbness caused by nerve damage of the peripheral nervous system. Jean explained that daily tasks like opening doors and using the bathroom were overwhelmingly painful. “How can you live for the next 30 years when you don’t even want to get out of bed to do simple things?"

She was experiencing the burning, numbness, tingling and sharp pains that those suffering with neuropathy often describe. “The way that I would describe it, is that it's equivalent to walking on glass.” Jean hadn’t worn socks in five years and was wearing shoes two sizes too big so that nothing would ‘touch’ her feet.

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Summer Bucket List

After a Year on the Couch, There’s Plenty to Get Out for This Summer It’s the summer after an eventless year, and St. Petersburg, Gulfport and surrounding hot spots are making up for lost time.

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Gulfport Pride Preview A few days before the month-long party that is St. Pete Pridefest, Gulfport kicks off its first ever Gulfport Pride with events at some of the city’s popular spots.

The celebration commences with a flag raising at 4 p.m. at the Gulfport Public Library on Saturday, May 29.

“I am looking forward to a colorful and all-inclusive event,” said Gulfport Pride event organizer and CEO of SIK Promotions Suzie King.

From there, Beach Boulevard will be decked out in rainbow and filled with vendors until 9 p.m., with a rundown of daylong events from a vibrator race for charity at Salty’s Gulfport to a drag show by local favorite Brianna Summers-Gemini at Neptune Bar & Grille.

“I think it’s going to be much bigger than we anticipated; our vendor spots are sold out already,” King said.

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ArtOut In conjunction with Gulfport Pride, the LBGTQ Resource Center at the Gulfport Library is hosting ArtOut, an annual art gallery showcasing the work of queer artists.

“This year we have a number of curated pieces from old – well, former – and new Gulfport artists,” said LGBTQ Resource Center Board President Susan Gore. “No one is old in Gulfport.”

The temporary exhibit begins at 4 p.m., on Saturday May 29 and runs through the month of June.

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Slightly Sunburnt Pirates

Gulfportians Remember the Golden Summers of Their Youth Ah, summer in Gulfport, a kids’ paradise! Two whole months of vacation, with no classes, no responsibilities, no shoes...But is that really the case?

I recently consulted a group of former junior Gulfportians, seeking the truth about summer fun in years past. I found the facts – and a treasure trove of slightly sunburnt memories.

Many Gulfportians fondly recall the Summer Enrichment Program hosted at Gulfport Elementary School from 1946 through the 1970s. The free program lasted all day, Monday through Friday – “Moms loved it!” – and offered a wide array of arts and crafts, games, sports, movies and a weekly field trip. For just 10 cents, kids could visit such exotic locales as Palm Harbor’s Wall Springs (a former health spa-turned-swimming hole), the Gay Blades rollerink (home of the bay area’s largest hardwood maple floor!), and the old St. Pete YMCA, with its fine mosaics and even finer natatorial facilities.

“I taught public school for 40 years,” says Melissa Nabbe Matusevich, who attended the program in the 1950s, “and have never seen anything like it!”

Matusevich recalls summers spent eating watermelon, biking to Gulfport Beach and playing in inflatable pools.

“They were a great way to try to get cool in our world with no air-conditioning,” she said. “The first AC I knew of in Gulfport was in 1954 or ‘55 at the

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Gulfport Shopping Center. To us kids, it was a marvel.”

The fun continued when the program at Gulfport Elementary transformed into a city-sponsored summer camp at the Gulfport Rec Center. Emily Barnes, who now directs the preschool program at Great Explorations Children’s Museum, recalls working as a counselor for the camp in the 1990s – “my first real sense of responsibility.” Here summer hours

were filled with dodgeball, field days, trips to Fort De Soto, and plenty of opportunities to tease her younger brother, who was a camper.

Then as now, swimming was popular. In the 1950s, the Red Cross sponsored a Vacation Swim Program with lessons for children and adults, and Gulfport Beach was often packed.

This was before the bridge to Mullet Key was built along with the many fill island developments to the south.

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“Kids everywhere had small blow-up swimming pools,” says Melissa Matusevich of her summers in Gulfport in the 1950s.

Gulfport’s kids devised lots of other ways to keep cool.

“We had lots of lemonade stands,” recalls Barnes. “We always did well.”

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livery man gave her and her friends a spare block of ice. “We couldn’t pick it up, so we rolled it end over end to 57th street, which was then a dirt road, and put it in the shade.”

She laughs. “We took turns sitting on it all afternoon!”

And what about the finer things?

Gulfport kids in the 1950s got their literary fix by filling bike baskets up with library books and, as H. Duane Corn puts it, “reading everything I could get my hands on.”

At night, kids could pile into the back of a neighbor’s pickup truck and head on over to the Sky-Vue Drive In in South Pasadena. Admission was $1 per carload, and for 10 cents extra, get a PIC minitorch to put on your dashboard to keep the bugs away. All the modern conveniences.

Far from slacking, Gulfport’s young folks filled their summer days with learning, exploring, small business ventures and more than a few independently organized adventures. Looking back on past seasons of fishing, diving, sunning, camping, climbing, seeking exotic reptiles, and “lord knows what else,” Corne concludes, “I guess we were just pirates in those days.”

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Does the Florida summer make you squirm? Do you wish that the humidity could tone it down a notch so you can walk outside without getting soaked? Good news! Here are a few ways to have fun and take a break from the heat.

Walk and Learn Take a break from the beach with an educational trip to the Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg. Kids will be entertained all day with a variety of hands-on exhibits including a Lego wall, a kids grocery store simulation, life-sized board games and play spaces. greatex.org The Florida Holocaust Museum is now open for visitors on the weekends and hosts Anne Frank: Let Me by Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank through June 30. This exhibit takes a closer look into issues prevalent during Anne’s lifetime and connects them to today’s society. Another exhibit, Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue: The Art and Propaganda of Arthur Szyk showcases the artist behind Haggadah. flholocaustmuseum.org Looking for something a little more local? The Gulfport History Museum is now open to visitors! From smugglers to fisherfolk to GeckoFest, learn

about Gulfport’s history while you browse the cool, cozy space. The book shop also showcases local and Florida-based authors. Admission is free. gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Support Local Art One ticket to the Morean Arts Center delivers four separate art studio experiences, including the Morean Center for Clay, the Morean Glass Studio and The Chihuly Collection. This summer the center hosts Under Pressure and Spoons as featured exhibits, as well as Fresh Squeezed 5 and Juicy. moreanartscenter.org Creative Clay’s art gallery displays works by local artists with disabilities. The center serves as a teaching ground and a space for participants to achieve their greatest artistic potential, with 50% art sales going to the artist. creativeclay.org Cool Fun Outside If you want to be cool outdoors, there’s no better place to be than on a boat. Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center docks at St. Pete Beach with

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Are you looking to learn a new instrument?

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Geckofest returns to Beach Boulevard South in September.

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“Each weekend, thousands of people will (safely) gather for signature events hosted in outdoor locations, while all month long, over a hundred participating St. Pete restaurants, cultural institutions and retail partners will celebrate with events, discounts and Pride-friendly offerings,” reads the post.

More at stpetepride.org/events.

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Treasure Island: Sunday, July 4, 9 p.m., from 10400 Gulf Blvd.

Fourth of July Run A four-mile run starting at dawn off the St. Petersburg Pier on the Fourth of July is one way to kick off the summer holiday.

The sunrise trek leads runners south on Bayshore Drive, past the Al Lang Stadium and the Dali Museum and right back.

The race starts at 6:30 a.m., and then again at 7:30 a.m. for “late” risers.

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GeckoFest From the crowning of a Gecko Queen to the circus of costumes floating down Beach Boulevard, GeckoFest is a Gulfport festival just as quirky as the town that hosts it.

This year, some details are yet to be determined, but organizers expect the festival to go on.

“I don’t have an application just yet, but that’s up to the merchant,” Justin Shea, Gulfport’s Cultural Facilities Events Supervisor, said.

According to Gulfport Merchants Chamber President Barbara Banno, the street festival is planned for Saturday, September 4. Gecko Crawl is slated for Saturday, August 14 and Gecko Ball for Saturday, August 28.

Summer Flicks After a year of streaming services and couchside popcorn, the Gulfport Historical Society is bringing the big outdoor screen to movie lovers – specifically Florida movie lovers.

Screening first on Friday, June 18, the free Florida Summer Cinema Series will show plucky favorites such as “Hoot,” “The Birdcage,” and “Summer Rental,” on the third Friday of each month until September.

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Renaissance Dad: Naked on the Side of the Road We’ve logged tens of thousands of miles road-tripping from coast to coast with our two kids. When it comes to the family road trip, Clark Griswold has nothing on us. We’re experts.

My family has woken up to some stunning scenery. From the shadows of sheer canyons in a remote corner of New Mexico to the shores of Bahia Honda, having an RV is an immersive experience. For instance, this dispatch comes to you from a gravel lot in Jersey City (that’s in New Jersey).

From the bed in our RV, I can see a collection of boats in dry storage, an old crane yard, and a giant tour bus belonging to “El Alfa El Jefe,” (yes, the Dominican music sensation). Just beyond, brand new high-rise condos with views of Lower Manhattan start at a cool $1 million. (I was hopeful when the sign said, “325 Grand,” but that was the address.) We’re camping in the “next Brooklyn.”

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Without Fortnite?

Our kids dug deep and summoned the courage to ride down a road, unentertained. They’ll eventually write a book about their experience. Two hours into the drive, our son stared out the window and mused, “It’s pretty here.” We’ve driven just about every corner of Virginia over the last three summers and he just noticed.

Spoiler alert: they survived.

Honestly, it’s usually great. Our kids have adapted to road life.

They’ve learned to love historic sites; they indulge the backstories we tell them in order to give the context of why someplace is “interesting”; and when the going gets tough, they feign interest when they have none. We dragged them to William Faulkner’s house in Oxford, MS. Our daughter threw me a bone: “What’s your favorite book that he wrote, Daddy?” I haven’t read any, Sweetie.

Just look at the famous dead guy’s house.

Oh, the look of dread on the face of tour guides when they see two kids join their group. But they invariably surprise the experts. The guide at Helen Keller’s birthplace was ready

to hire them. And I’m not kidding when I tell you that we left them unattended with Civil War re-enactors for an hour at Bull Run while Monica and I did a walking tour. When we returned, our son was giving commands during their gun firing demonstration and our daughter was polishing off her third piece of “hard tack.”

The truth is, we tend to remember the good moments and forget the dark times. We once ate at a restaurant in Mammoth Lakes where no one spoke except to the server. For a month in 2018 we couldn’t use the

word “hike” around our daughter.

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Vibrator Theft Shakes Up Gulfport

Bar Bandit Takes Toys Meant for Charity Event; Returns Them

By Abby Baker

Two women entered Salty’s Gulfport bar on Monday, May 17, and one left with 13 stolen vibrators in a purse.

Allegedly, Kandy Schier, 52, walked into the establishment on 5413 Shore Blvd. S., sat at the bar, then walked to the bucket of 13 sex toys that were intended for use at a Gulfport Pride charity event, Vibrator Races, and walked out with them in the mid afternoon.

Her accomplice, Thersea Graham, 58, went with her, and the beer bucket that formerly housed the vibrators remained.

“I have one of their names from a bar tab, and I gave both their numbers to the police,” Salty’s owner JP Brewer said the day after the crime.

“I’m pressing charges because I obviously don’t want the stolen property back.”

Schier was trespassed by the property on Wednesday, May 19 after attempting to return the vibrators.

“Shier stated she was extremely sorry and was under the impression the vibrators were free as there was no sign near them stating otherwise,” according to the Gulfport Police Department report. “Shier then stated she had no mal intent and was trying to do the right thing by contacting Salty’s to tell them what happened.”

Eventually, she returned some of the items, but not all.

“Schier further stated that she thought the vibrators were free giveaways, and that since she had taken them, she had also given some of them away to friends, but that almost all had been returned to the owner,” the police report reads.

Any returned property will not be used in the races, however OutCoast: Gay Florida Travel donated a fresh dozen toys for the event.

“Everyone wants to sponsor now; this is becoming a huge event,” said Suzie King, an organizer with Gulfport Pride.

Brewer ultimately did not press charges.

“Brewer indicated she learned that there had been a lot of negative publicity on social media for the suspects and they are now known and trespassed and she was not interested in continuing the matter,” according to the police report.

Brewer said she told police the stolen merchandise was worth $200, but

that was an offhand estimate and the toys, 11 of which were unwrapped, are probably worth much more.

“I had just picked up three that were priced at $75 each,” Brewer said.

Facebook Fodder After the incident, Brewer posted a photo of the woman from the video on her personal Facebook page, which almost immediately exploded with puns, jabs and donation offerings.

“This post shakes me up, a little rattled,” one Facebook user wrote.

“I’ll send vibes for the cause!” wrote another.

The vibrator races are still charged up and ready to go.

“The show will go on,” Brewer said.

The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 29 at Salty’s, will raise money for the Gulfport Library’s LGBTQ Resource Center.

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arts Summer Theater Is a Go

Local Companies Are Eager to Welcome Back Audiences

By Jeff Donnelly

Gulfport Community Players Gulfport Community Players return to the stage of the Catherine Hickman Theater just in time for Pride Month with “Birds of a Feather” by Marc Acito. Remember Roy and Silo, the two male Central Park Zoo chinstrap penguins who adopted an egg and raised a chick together? This very true story was the subject of a 2005 children’s book by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, “And Tango Makes Three,” that became one of the most banned books in the U.S. Acito’s stage version moves beyond children’s book territory to ruminate on relationships, conformism and the construction of public identity as the penguins and their zoo community grapple with parenthood and celebrity. The show runs June 10 to 20 with socially distanced seating. gulfportcommunityplayers. org St Petersburg Opera Company There are plenty of great venues around town, but catching the St. Petersburg Opera Company at the Palladium is always a treat. Beginning June 13, the SPOC performs Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci,” a tale of fatal jealousies in a traveling troupe

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Nic Roland and Daniel Harris play Roy and Silo, the two male penguins in “Birds of a Feather.”

of actors based on a real-life story of a middle-aged actor who murdered his actress wife during a performance. Opera composers don’t often write their own libretto, but this case lit a creative spark in Leoncavallo, and his 1892 opera is a perennial audience favorite — short, gritty and boasting one of the great tenor arias of all time (“Vesti la giubba”).

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Summer Reads

Chill with a Book by Some of Our Favorite Florida Authors As much fun as you’ll have this summer on a boat, in a kayak or floating in the pool, sometimes nothing beats sitting on a couch in a cold room and escaping into a book. In case you don’t have a stack of “books to read” waiting for you, pick up these reads by Gulf Coast authors.

“Grounds for Murder” St. Petersburg writer Tara Lush introduced this new series in December. She tells us the fictional city has a lot of Gulfport in it. Like this? Read “Cold as Cream” next.

“Stingers: A Sharks Incorporated Novel” Although he lives a few hours south of us, with the advent of his new Doc Ford’s on the St. Petersburg Pier, we’re making Randy Wayne White an honorary local. The second installment of his YA series, “Sharks Incorporated,” promises to

delight just as much as the first.

Also, it’s labeled YA, but we loved it every bit as much as his books for grown-ups. Like this? Read “Fins” next.

“The Newcomer” Mary Kay Andrews may not live along the Gulf Coast anymore, but that doesn’t stop her from visiting and setting her delightful murder/romance stories here. This one takes place at a mom-and-pop hotel in Treasure Island. Like this? Read “Sunset Beach” next.

“Florida Scrub Jay: Field Notes on a Vanishing Bird” Take an armchair road trip across Florida with USF St. Petersburg professor Mark Jerome Walters in his quest to find Florida’s most endangered bird. This slim tome is decidedly un-academic, fascinating and fun. Like this? Read Craig Pittman’s “Cat Tale” next.

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“Maximum Insight: Selected Columns” Former St. Petersburg Times columnist Bill Maxwell published a collection of his best columns, with race as one of the central themes.

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Method: Wash and drain all produce. Quarter peaches and remove pits. Grill peaches over high heat for approximately three minutes or until grill marks are present. Assemble ingredients on top of a bed of fresh arugula, with burrata ball in the middle and prosciutto arranged around the greens. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and dust with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

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or, but white cauliflower is equally as tasty. Not only is cauliflower packed with essential nutrients and vitamins but it’s one of the most versatile vegetables on the market.

Nothing screams Florida barbecue like a whole grilled fish!

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And finally, no grilling menu is complete without dessert. Just about anything can be prepared in a cast iron skillet to keep with your outdoor summer soiree theme and popcorn is no different. Not only is my recipe for grilled popcorn delish, but it’s ultra light, so it won’t sit like cement in your stomach after a full meal.

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As Florida’s summer brews, it’s time to brush off those grill grates and stock up on charcoal because grilling season is here!

Spending the last decade as a Michigander-turned-Floridian, I grill year round, even through the temperamental afternoon storms. It’s tough to beat those sexy char marks on grilled fresh produce or the smoky aftertaste of a grilled steak. Sure, burgers, hot dogs and ribs are classic fare for a backyard barbecue, but this summer is a great time to step up your grilling game. With an abundance of fresh vegetables and Gulf seafood at our fingertips, the possibilities for grilled goodness are endless! (Note that all of my recipes assume your grill is cleaned, oiled and ready to cook!)

Peaches are in season earlier than usual this year because of the temperate winter weather, and their natural sugars caramelize to perfection on the grill, making even the most novice griller look professional. So, kick off your menu with my grilled peach and prosciutto salad – refreshing but full of flavor, balancing acidity with the creamy burrata and salty prosciutto. Peppery arugula completes the dish, but spring mix is also a great substitute for a milder flavor or swap nectarines in place of peaches for an extra tart zing.

Looking for something more classic? With only five ingredients, my grilled romaine salad is a cinch. Be sure to wash your romaine well as dirt and sediment tends to stick near the butt end of the lettuce.

For vegetarians and vegans who dread eating yet another grilled portobello mushroom at carnivore-centric summer get-togethers, grilled cauliflower steaks are hearty, zesty and completely plant-based. I used purple cauliflower for maximum col-

Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn and Avocado Serves two Ingredients: 1 head of romaine lettuce Juice and zest from 1 lemon 1 ear of sweet corn, shucked and cut off the cob 1 each avocado (small diced) Salt & pepper, to taste Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad Serves two Ingredients: 2 peaches 6 slices prosciutto, rolled 1 large, fresh burrata 2 cups arugula Balsamic vinegar, to taste Salt & pepper, as desired

Method: Turn grill to medium high and brush with oil or cooking spray. Slice head of romaine lettuce in half lengthwise, keeping it intact at the core.

Remove any brown or damaged outside leaves. Brush the sliced side with oil or cooking spray and lay flat on grill. Pressing down on the let-

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tuce with tongs, cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill, dust with lemon zest and top with tomatoes, corn and avocado. Right before serving, hit the salad with the fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt to make the flavors pop!

2 whole lemons, sliced into wheels Zest from 1 lemon 3 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (pasted) 2 anchovy fillets (pasted) Salt & pepper to taste

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Method: Depending on how large your fish is, cut 3-4 diagonal slits across the flesh and through the back bone on both sides. Stuff the cavity and slits with lemon wheels. Assemble the gremolata by mixing lemon zest, chopped parsley, pasted garlic and pasted anchovies together until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread mixture liberally on both sides of the fish. Oil a grill basket and carefully lay fish in basket on grill over high heat. Close the grill lid and let fish cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clean. Serve as whole fish.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Serves four

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Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower Olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste Method: Cut the cauliflower down the center and into three-quarter to one-inch pieces to make “steaks.” Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Grill over high heat, approximately five minutes on each side or until cauliflower is tender. Serve with desired choice of sides.

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Grilled Snapper with Gremolata and Lemon Serves four Ingredients: 1 whole fish (cleaned, gutted and descaled)

Method: Turn grill on high, roaring heat. Pour oil into a skillet, top with lid and heat cast iron. Once the skillet is hot, carefully pour kernels in the oil (making sure they are not completely submerged - you’re still grilling, not deep frying) and cover the skillet with a lid. Wearing an oven mitt, gently shake the skillet every 30 seconds to avoid burning the kernels. Once you hear popping, do not open the lid! Keep shaking skillet until popping ceases. Carefully remove skillet from the heat and dress popcorn with your favorite seasoning.

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things to do Volleyball, Hurricanes & A Whole Lot of Pride

All Summer Long Get Out to ArtOut Back again with new and returning artists, the LGBTQ Resource Center at the Gulfport Library hosts ArtOut for the very rainbow month of June. Forgoing a traditional reception, the exhibit showcases the work of local queer artists from 10 a.m. on the opening Friday, May 28. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, May 28 - Monday, May 31 Music Festival and Volleyball on the Beach The Postcard Inn rocks the beach with local lineups and volleyball competitions from Friday till Monday. Hit the sand nets by day, and enjoy the bands at night. Monday and Friday are free; buy tickets for the weekend. Postcard Inn on the Beach, 6300 Gulf Boulevard S. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thursday, May 27 Hurricane Seminar Join Meteorologist Daniel Noah from the National Weather Service for a free public seminar on infamous Florida features, hurricanes. Be prepared, stay informed, spread awareness. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S. 6 p.m.

Friday, May 28 Warehouse Art Market Another pop-up art market with beer, wine, live music and local creations. A portion of proceeds will go to a local animal rescue, so bring your own pooch. 7100 30th Ave. N. 6-10 p.m.

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ReadOut Celebrates the Butch Side of Life ReadOut is celebrating “butches” of the literary world in this virtual discussion between authors Rand Hall, Merril Mushroom, Jean Zeeb and participants. Register for a meet and greet through the screen and a live discussion. readoutbutch.eventbrite.com 2 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 1 Light Up with Pride in St. Pete Pride is going to be a bit different in the post-pandemic world, but at least the colors haven’t changed.

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Saturday, May 29 Gulfport Pride Get your rainbow on, Gulfport. For the first time, Gulfport will host its own Pride event around the city, with LGBTQ spirit. Check out page 7 for a full list of festivities.

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Lina Venegas, Colombia: “The beach.”

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Birds of a Feather?

Gulfport’s Bird Scene is Wild

PHYLLIS MARCUM

ROBERT BARTO

By Gabber Staff

Two eagle-eyed readers sent us photos of some wild sights in Gulfport! Phyllis Marcum snapped a shot of a peahen – that’s a lady peacock – strutting down Beach Boulevard on an early morning walk, and Robert and Kasara Barto got friendly with a small screech owl hanging out in their Ward 4 backyard.

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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.

PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE CLEANING

Accounting

CLEAR NUMBERS BOOKKEEPING Virtual bookkeeping for small businesses and nonprofits. Monthly packages customized to your needs or one time cleanups. Payroll available. QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor.

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Caregivers

HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS OF ST PETE BEACH

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The pollen has finally subsided. Make your home beautiful again. We pressure clean 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.

Computer Service JS COMPUTER REPAIR Mobile Computer Repair – 40.00 per visit/hr – 727-643-0697 – www.jmswebservices.com

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Electrical AC ELECTRIC 727-345-3108 Over 30 years experience. Residential & commercial. New or remodel work, service upgrades, lightning arrestors. Fans and lighting installed.

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MAYNARD ELECTRIC • Room Additions • Lightning Protection • Fuses to Breakers • Mobile Homes • Circuits Added • Phone Wiring • Ceiling Fans • Security Lighting & More 24 Hour Service

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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

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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 CARPENTER DEPENDABLE! Have Tools Will Travel Trustworthy. Doors, Decks/Eaves/ Rotted Wood, Etc. 30 Year Gabber Advertiser.

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Home & Condo Maintenance

D.C. STRONG

At Discount Prices! Free Estimates. Frame and Finish Work. Gulfport and Pinellas Park Areas. Call the Door Doctor. Gus, 727-6446194.

Home & condo maintenance • Interior & Exterior • Experienced in all work, A-Z • Call Dennis Strong 727-301-4530 • Licensed & Insured

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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. Also, Boat Dock Wood Repairs/Replacements.

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!

GUN COLLECTIONS WANTED TODAY! WE TRAVEL!

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ANGEL ERRANDS LLC Need Someone For Errands, Home Check-Ins, or Deliveries?

Call Joan! 727-256-4526. Angelerrandsllc. com Angelerrandsllc@gmail.com

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. 727-504-5909 Lawn / Landscape

For Sale Moving / Hauling CHARLES JUNK HAULING & DEMOLITION Junk & Trash Removal. Low, Low Prices Guaranteed, Daily Specials. Kitchen, Bath, Shed, Fencing, etc. Demolition. 727-8310507.

TREE PRUNING & DEBRIS CLEANUP Serving South St. Petersburg • Free Estimates • 727-308-8650

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Rich Moseley, Irrigation Contractor. 25 Years Experience. Reasonable Rates. Well & Pumps. 727-439-0792. Lic.#C8312. BBB Accredited.

Plumbing

PROFLO PLUMBING 727-902-7077

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

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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 727430-9424 Matt 9-5:30 Monday-Saturday

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Whether buying or selling a home, please call me for all of your Real Estate needs. I will work hard to earn your trust and confidence. Greg Graham, Realtor, Charles Rutenberg Realty 727-698-9017. https:// gregorygraham.gocrr.com

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Automotive 1999 MERCEDES 500 4 door, vintage, showroom condition. Low mileage. $8000 727458-3613

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SALON PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE HAIRDRYERS New and used. Also roller trays. Call 727-798-9006.

COOPER DISCOVERER 265/70R16 TIRES

Used but excellent condition w/ 23,207 miles. $350 OBO for set. Replaced with different tires for our Xterra. No rot, great condition. Call/text 727-360-7070.

Furniture / Appliances

APARTMENT FURNISHINGS SALE...

MUST GO!

Love Seat-Sofa 60”/ Full size quality Futon / Beds x2 / end tables / folding breakfast “Nook” table & chairs plus more. Must sell soon before I move. Call 907-401-3142 or email mwilliam.oconnell@gmail.com.

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Beautiful and clean green L shaped couch (also a clean and comfortable hide-a-bed) $150. Three IKEA tables; white glass and chrome -1 coffee table, two matching end tables on large casters-$125 for all 3. Craftsman Professional table saw, all attachments and booklet, $225. 810-334-9460 General GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341.

LAWN EQUIPMENT

RIDING MOWER, 30”, Troy Bilt, Gas $500.

PUSH MOWER, Rechargeable, $100. HEDGE TRIMMER, Rechargeable, $40. STRING TRIMMER, electric, $35. Call or text (727) 4539764. Gulfport.

WE BUY CARS AND TRUCKS As well as real estate, estates--any condition. 727-4583613.

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Health / Fitness

ROCKOUT WHILE YOU WORKOUT

Cardio Drumming classes at Gulfport Nutrition. Any fitness level. Cost $8 which includes a shake. A fun way to get your body moving! Come join a great community! Call Marlene for information 305-619-9734.

5012 Gulfport Blvd S. 6 classes a week.

Real Estate for Sale

Accommodations Wanted FEMALE ARTIST SEEKING NEW HOME 61yo Single Female Artist w/2 cats VA disability seeks 1 or 2 BR house long termed rental in Gulfport area. Challenged & Unfair credit history. June & July availability. $1300 or less. Just need a Break .Text or Call 727490-8619.

2601 MIRIAM ST. S. • CONTRACT PENDING 2004 54 ST. S. • CONTRACT PENDING

Marine

FOR SALE. 10’ TRINKA ROWING SAILING DINGHY

The best dinghy in the world. New sail and rig, Yamaha 3 horsepower motor. Great Yacht Tender. $2000. trinka.com. Call or text Ann at 860-304-0209 Wanted

BUYING VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY I MAKE HOUSECALLS

727-418-8948

Real Estate for Rent

neldasellsfla@gmail.com

Nelda Hamm

1BD/1BA

Unfurnished duplex apartment. North Gulfport. Non-smoker. Senior preferred. Quiet and private. Small (15lb) dog considered. $900 monthly. 1st/last/sec. deposit. Tenant pays utilities. Yearly lease. Income verification/credit check. By appointment only. 727350-5609.

NOW LEASING OFFICE SPACE At the Executive Bldg., 1135 Pasadena Ave. S. Quality office space. Ideal for Small Business Owner.

727-688-1927.

3037 Beach Blvd. S.

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED LINE ADS ONLINE!

Buying vintage Costume Jewelry from 1980s Back. I make house calls. I set up on Sundays at the Farmers Market England Bros Park Pinellas Park. Call Kaye anytime.

239-560-2816. Also buying old watches and parts.

GARAGE OR CARPORT WANTED IN GULFPORT

We want to rent your car port or garage to shelter our car, preferably downtown Gulfport. We also need a dock or slip for our 9 foot dinghy. Call or Text Ann 860-3040209

C ity O f G ulfpOr t M eetinGs City Clerk’s Office • June 2021

Help Wanted

June 1, 2021

Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

OLDER WORKERS NEEDED

June 2, 2021

Planning and Zoning Board – No Meeting

June 8, 2021

Senior Citizens Advisor y Committee – 8:00 am Senior Center – 5501 27 th Avenue South

June 9, 2021

Board of Adjustment – 6:00 pm

Hiring experienced line cook, busser, barback ,server, bartender. Apply within 2001 Pass A Grille way, St. Pete Beach.

June 15, 2021

Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS HELP From SEAMSTRESS/TAILOR, part time, occasional.

Work at your home. Call Carol 727-3848050.

All meetings are open to the public and will be held IN-PERSON in the CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2401 53 rd Street South unless otherwise noted. Meetings may occasionally be added, cancelled or rescheduled after this list is published; please check the city’s website mygulfport.us for updated information.

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

BUSY WATERFRONT RESTAURANT HIRING

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A real customer testimonial for Marie: It was a pleasure working with Marie Drew. Her Real Estate and marketing expertise as well as her knowledge of the Gulfport, Florida market, priced our home for a really quick sale at the asking price. While there were issues to be resolved due to an inspection report, Marie was very helpful in providing resources to make things right. Selling and leaving a home one loves is a trying time; however, Marie kept me focused and provided the reassurance I needed on a daily basis to get through the total experience. I will definitely recommend Marie in the future!

Beverly G. (Seller) on 13 May 2021

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4th Annual Festival of Gulfport LGBTQ Artists On Exhibit in the Gulfport Public Library from May 28 to June 30, 2021 Introductions at Gulfport Pride Flag Raising at the Library 4PM May 29 Including local artists:

Patsi Aguero • Diane Bains • Jill Barber • Dr. Beverly Boyarsky • Michael Chapman Eagle Finegan • Eunice Fisher • Janet Folsom • Amy Howell • Kathy Jaeck Cedar Kindy • Denise Marie • Shaun Silverleaf • Ed Stevens • Debbie Stevenson Barry Young • Doreen Bryant in memoriam Visit the virtual ArtOut exhibit at ArtOutFestival.wixsite.com/home

JUNE 23RD • 6pm - 8pm (EDT)

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3:30pm Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band @ Gulfport Recreation Center 4pm Flag Raising Ceremony @ Gulfport Public Library 4-6pm ArtOut Reception 4-9pm Vendor Showcases 6pm Vibrator Races @ Salty’s 7-10pm Drag by the Bay with Brianna Summers-Gemini @ Neptune Grill 7-11pm Double M Band @ Salty’s

Stay updated on ReadOut monthly activities and event registration at:

ReadOutFestival.wixsite.com/home

Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 1:45 pm EDT

ReadOut Saturday Special Edition: Butches Yesterday & Today: A Look from Three Generations presented by Merril Mushroom and Jean Zeeb

Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2 pm EDT

ReadOut Saturday Special Edition: “Writing Herstorical Fiction.” With celebrated author Ellen M. Levy author of Struggles in a Boston Marriage

Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 7 pm EDT

Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 7 pm EDT

ReadOut special Wednesday event: Jane Fleishman, award-winning author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism & Aging

Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 2 pm EDT

ReadOut Saturday Special Edition: Debra Gish, international lesbian activist, reads from her book, Crone Chronicles 20-20: Intimately Inspiring Glimpses into the Lives of Wise Women 52+

ReadOut WriteOn featuring international lesbian activist and author Sonja Franeta, and celebrated author Winn Gilmore

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