Announcements

Beyond the Beach Cleanup

Gulfport Grass Roots’ monthly “Beyond the Beach” clean-up is coming up Saturday, July 11, at Shelter #4 on the Gulfport Beach at 8 a.m. and organizers invite all folks interested keeping the town clean to attend. Gulfport Grass Roots is extending their coverage to different areas of Gulfport, and asks for tips on where to clean. They’ll have sterilized pails and pickers, bags and gloves for all, will be spread out and socially distanced. They will also supply hand santitizer and sterilizing wipes. For questions or suggestions call Wolfgang at 732- 310-4932 or find Gulfport Grass Roots on Facebook.

Are You Prepared for a Hurricane?

It’s hurricane season, and the City of Gulfport has Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Guides available at Gulfport City Hall, the public library and the fire station. Visit mygulfport.us/hurricanecenter for site addresses, planning tips, a list of recommended supplies and other useful hurricane-related information. The Atlantic Hurricane Season extends through November 30, so the time to prepare is now.

Tall Tales of Tall Grass

Gulfport’s code enforcement department consists of one person, and right now, the city’s directed him to focus primarily on life and safety issues (for example, a house with a pool that lacks a fence.) The officer does patrol the city for violations, focusing on one area of Gulfport a week. Gulfport’s Community Development department asks residents to be extra sets of eyes and report violations. The city promises the inspector will respond within one working day. Call 727-893-1061; if you get voicemail, please leave a detailed message. You may report anonymously, but if you want the office to follow up with you, the complaint will not be anonymous. And contact information you leave on the voice mail or give the officer becomes part of the public record.