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July 30 - August 5, 2020

Is Gulfport a Food Truck Kind of Town? By Laura Mulrooney

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Let us take care of your visiting family & friends! Food trucks are a staple in St. Petersburg, like Vanchetta Rolling Rotisserie at Cage Brewing on July 28. They may soon become more common in Gulfport.

When we last saw a hustling and bustling Gulfport, it would have been at one of the last Tuesday Morning Fresh Markets in February. The sidewalks were crowded, shoulders were bumping. You can still feel the sneeze of a toddler on your bare ankle. The Tuesday Morning Fresh Market had a weekly host of eclectic vendors, especially food vendors for such goodies like lobster rolls, Thai food and desserts galore. Gulfport Springfest is another event that welcomes food vendors. And of course, there’re holiday

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Walking Contemplation By Laura Mulrooney

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When available, Ingrid Bredenberg uses divining rods to read the energy, she says, of those who walk through the labyrinth.

A “source of insight” opened up on a Gulfport lawn, according to resident Ingrid Bredenberg. At the corner of 27th Avenue South and 56th Street, Bredenberg created a labyrinth inviting all to meander the path in her front yard. Bredenberg has been studying labyrinths since 2002 with renowned labyrinth teachers in England, Holland and the U.S., she explains. Her design is open to the public, and Bredenberg invites folks to walk the labyrinth at their leisure – even Labyrinth continued on page 11

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This week, we’re all hitting our stride in the office – and on the streets. Coronavirus may be working its way through Florida, but our readers show us repeatedly that even while wearing masks, bathing in hand sanitizer, and publicly shaming anyone who so much as coughs, our community takes care of its own. A few weeks ago, we reported on how Isabelle’s would pay its employees through its unfortunate COVID closure. This week we’re running a short piece about our public safety employees staging a quick parade past the home of a woman who turned 100 during quarantine. We get mail and hand-delivered checks to help keep us going, and voicemail messages thanking us for returning to print. More and more, I feel like we have an abiding sense that we’re all in this together – and we’ll get through it together. But it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. Some of our advertisers aren’t able to advertise yet because they don’t have the money coming into their businesses. If you have an extra $10, please spend it at locally owned businesses. I wish I could tell you I’ve been great at practicing what I preach, but I made a mistake. Our payroll company – which is not local – promised competitive worker’s compensation rates. Florida law says every company must carry it, and I, lost in a whirlwind of “to-do” items (the process of buying a paper is one big to-do list, I’ve learned, and I’m eternally grateful to my mother for passing along her list-making gene), applied for coverage through Square. Today, they informed me that they couldn’t offer us worker’s compensation insurance “due to the exposure in the field for interviews.” Two weeks ago our cover story was a wild turkey trotting through a neighborhood. Last week it was a fender bender on one of our main streets. I’m not sending reporters to the front lines of war; I’m sending them to city council, and right now, they’re doing it from their couch. Granted, things can get heated there, but last time I checked the City of Gulfport manages to get worker’s compensation — and they have people tooling around town hanging off the back of garbage trucks. They insure firefighters and police officers. Sending Laura Mulrooney to get a photograph of a rogue turkey or to ask the weekly Gabs question has to be lower risk, right? I suspect the risk stems not only from journalists and their responsibility to report on the growing unrest across the country, but perhaps from having a leader who refers to the press as the “enemy of the people.” Cries of “Fake news!” and sneers of derision at the “lamestream media’’ have made anger at — and violence towards — journalists more commonplace. I’ve watched videos of journalists attacked while covering protests, and it makes me shudder. Oh, yes, I’ve said to El Cap as we watched the video, this is a lovely time to buy a newspaper. Now, it seems, there’s little distinction between the New York Times and the Gabber Newspaper, at least in terms of how insurance companies see us. I wish that were a joke, but no, apparently the risk is too great for a national insurance company to cover us. And, honestly, I do think about it – a lot. It may feel like we’re just the little ol’ Gabber, covering centenarian birthdays, but not all our letters say, “Thanks for coming back, we missed you!” Some are from readers viscerally upset at their perceptions of how we’re twisting reality. And yes, they call us fake news. What’s next? Well, for me, I’m doing what I should have done in the first place: I’m calling the same agent who covers our home and who found us media liability insurance. They’re local and, I hope, have a little more common sense. – Cathy Contact Cathy at cathy@thegabber.com.

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voices Why aren’t more people wearing masks? Dear Editor: Welcome back to the Gabber. We missed you. After reading your articles on masks [“Mask Pick Up and “May the Best Mask Win”] we would so appreciate if you could bring to the attention of your readers the lack of residents of Gulfport actually wearing masks. Walking around town and along the beachfront, we see 80% of the people without masks. Don’t they realize that the sooner we all start wearing them, the sooner the virus will go. Very many thanks for all you do. —Sincerely, D. Wright, Gulfport

Front page news? Dear Editor: Why is a minor accident involving a police car front page news especially in these crazy times??????? ... The police have it hard enough as it is in todays new world and this certainly wasn’t front page news worthy in mine and a handful of others that discussed it at lunch today. Just pointing out the other view that’s all. Best of luck with the Gabber. —Don Egbert, from email exchange

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announcements Gulfport Council Back to Virtual Meetings Gulfport City Council will return to virtual meetings, at least for now. The next regular council meeting will be held Tuesday, August 4, at 6 p.m. The Wednesday, August 19 council meeting will also be virtual. City Hall is still closed to the public due to COVID-19. A copy of the agenda and supporting documents will be on mygulfport.us July 31. You can also get a copy by contacting the City Clerk at ldemuth@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1012.

Need a Mask? The City of Gulfport hands out free masks to all who need them at two locations: the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., weekdays from 1 to 8 p.m.; and the 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find other local mask distribution sites at covid19.pinellascounty.org/free-face-masks.

Gulfport’s Tot Time and VPK is Back Ready to get the little ones out of the house and into something fun? The City of Gulfport is hosting an open house for the 2020-2021 Tot Time and VPK Programs on Wednesday, August 26. Tot Time is a pre-school, hands-on program for children ages 3 to 5. Two-, three- or five-day monthly options are available. The five-day VPK Program is for children who turn 4 by September 1. VPK is free, but parents need to apply at the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. for a certificate of eligibility. Both programs make learning fun and help prepare kids for kindergarten. Limited spots available. Please call 727-893-1068 to schedule a time slot for the open house.

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news What the Heck is a Millage Rate? By Laura Mulrooney

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Millage rates! Who’s excited about that? Not many people – but here’s why you should be. The City of Gulfport has not increased the millage rate for nearly a decade. That’s not about to change, said council on Tuesday, July 21. “I’m happy to announce that we are proposing a millage rate of 4.039 for the ninth consecutive year,” said City Manager Jim O’Reilly. Councilmember Paul Ray praised City Manager Jim O’Reilly for being a good steward of the taxpayers’ money. “It’s great when we can still maintain all the services and still maintain the millage rate,” said Ray. “For all but three of your 12 years, we’ve maintained the same millage rate. That’s wonderful,” said Councilmember Christine Brown to O’Reilly. “We thank you for your leadership.” Sounds great. But what, exactly, is a millage rate? Broken down, the county and city provide services to residents such as schooling, public transportation, emergency medical services, and more, in return for money – money that comes from property taxes. Gulfport city staff proposed a 4.039 mil tax rate to help pay for these services. What is a mil? A mil is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed, nonexempt property value. A home’s taxable value is the assessed value of the home, minus any exemptions, so a home valued at $200,000

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with $50,000 in exemptions is taxed at $150,000. With the proposed millage rate of 4.039 mils, Gulfport property owners will pay $4.039 for every $1,000 dollars of assessed value. In this example, the home has $150,000 of assessed value, so they will pay $605.85 annually. Here’s the breakdown: $150,000 of assessed value, divided by $1,000 equals 150. That 150 multiplied by $4.039 equals $605.85. Gulfport residents basically pay by the pound (or in this case, the mil) for city services. According to O’Reilly, “Prior to adoption of the final budget on September 15, council can lower the millage rate.” What about raising the millage rate? That’s not as easy. “If you were to determine you wanted to raise it,” O’Reilly said to council, “it would require us, by mail, to notify every property owner in the city if you chose to raise it.” “I remember when the millage rate was lower and we had to fight our way back up to something more sustainable,” said Mayor Sam Henderson. “Although not perfect for everybody, [this] has been a number that seems to be serviceable to us in good times and bad.” Anyone who wants to comment on how much they pay the City of Gulfport for property taxes can attend public hearings at City Hall on Thursday, September 3 and Tuesday, September 15, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively.

Need Help with Rent or Utilities? You can now apply for help with overdue rent, mortgage or utilities through Pinellas CARES by texting COVIDCARES to 898211. Pinellas residents need a signed form attesting job or income loss from COVID-19 and $10K or less in the bank. You can get up to $5K per household, including new bills, even if you previously received help. Learn more at cares.pinellas.gov.

Make Pinellas Count America gets one chance each decade to count its entire population – the 2020 Census is your chance to make sure Pinellas gets its fair share. The census determines the size of political representation and how billions of dollars are spent on federal and local programs. Public transit, affordable housing, school lunches, Medicaid and SNAP nutrition assistance are just a few programs that rely on census data. Your response is secure, confidential and protected by law. The short survey is a civic duty laid out in the Constitution – and vitally important

to your community’s future. Take the census by mail, phone or online. Visit pinellascounty.org/census2020 for more.

Get Gulfport on the Go Check out the newest way to connect in Gulfport: an app for iOS and Android. The official City of Gulfport app gives residents a simple way to ask questions or report potholes, signs, trash or debris, code violations and more. Users can event submit GPS data and photos. Keep track of requests and find direct links to utility bill payment, the city calendar, frequently asked questions, the city employee directory, sanitation department, newsletter signup and more. Email info@mygulfport.us, call 727-8931118 or visit mygulfport.us/cityapp.

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Curb Your Reading at the Library Don’t feel safe going back into public places? The Gulfport Public Library has you covered at the curb! You can pick up requested materials — books, reemployment forms, tax forms, your copy of the Gabber, what have you — at the curb. You can either reserve books online, via email, or by calling the library, Pick up materials Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get more details at mygulfport.us/gpl.

Watch the Watchers Virtually Gulfport’s Neighborhood Watch has gone virtual, which means no matter where you are you can participate via Facebook. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Find the group on Facebook by searching for “Gulfport, FL Community Crime Watch.” The meetings and group offer Gulfport residents a monitored way to learn about burglaries, BOLOs and stolen vehicles. Call 727-893-1022 or email Gulfport’s volunteer coordinator Jim Wright at jwright@mygulfport.us if you want more information.

Got Extra Food? If you do, the Gulfport Senior Center Pantry needs it. They’re looking for non-perishables like tuna, peanut butter, dry cereal, pasta sauce, soups and canned meats. Any Gulfport resident 50 and older can use the pantry. The Senior Center keeps the pantry open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have food to donate, drop it off anytime. If you could use food, bring your photo ID, a utility bill, or bank statement (to prove residence) and your SSI proof of income. Wondering if you can use the pantry? Call Rachel at 727-893-1231.

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Gulfport Council Supports COVID-19 Heroes By Laura Mulrooney

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Local USPO mail carrier Joe Flores gets ready to make his bike run on Tuesday, July 28.

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus, or the ‘Rona – no matter what it’s called, we can agree COVID-19 has reshaped our daily lives. We were given new titles and learned whether we’re essential or nonessential in the world. Then came the stay-at-home orders, the shut down of schools, churches, gyms and bars. Many people have transitioned from in-store shopping to online shopping, from face-to-face interactions to virtual meetings, and cubicle life to couch life. Some industries just don’t have the option to quarantine when others are forced to stay at home. Online purchases have skyrocketed and the government deemed delivery jobs essential. Postal workers have continued to work throughout the pandemic, many six days a week. With that in mind, Gulfport City Council voted unanimously to support H.R. 6800 Heroes Act of 2019-2020 during the July 21 council meeting. The bill responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals and businesses. The intent of the Heroes Act is to provide additional funding for essential employees and businesses that have been affected by COVID-19 – including the U.S. Postal Service. The Heroes Act allots at least $25 billion to the U.S. Postal Service, distributed quarterly, beginning in 2021. The “no strings attached” revenue would help make up

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the difference between postage revenue and total USPS expenses, to ensure equal treatment for postal employees and will fund hazard pay for other front-line workers exposed to health risks related to COVID-19. Gulfport Councilmember April Thanos requested that council consider voting in support of the act, with a special focus on the postal service, by passing Resolution 2020-038. “A woman who used to live in Gulfport asked me to submit to the post office in particular as a group was getting other local cities to do the same,” said Thanos. “As the post office is important for so many reasons and especially this year for voting; it was a great cause.” That woman Thanos referenced, Dena Lebowitz, spoke passionately about USPS and their ability to deliver her medications. “The postal service is under attack by the president,” said Lebowitz. “The post office is essential. It is a matter of national security to have a government-run mail delivery service that can’t just decide to not deliver my prescriptions.” Lebowitz was particularly concerned about the fate of the post office in relation to voting. “The USPS is an affordable, reliable delivery service that will go everywhere,” she said. “The post office will affect the election because once we all start voting by mail we can only trust the integrity of the USPS for that.” Gulfport Council’s resolution in support of the act will go to the federal delegation. Find more information on the Heroes Act at congress.gov.

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Town Shores resident Dottie Conway celebrated her 100th birthday to the fanfair of friends, family and neighbors at the socially distanced celebration July 18.

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All meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2401 53rd 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 and login information for the City Council Virtual Meetings.

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Dottie Conway celebrated her centennial birthday Saturday, July 18. That’s right, Dottie turned one hundred years old and her fellow Town Shore residents didn’t let this milestone slip under the radar. In times of COVID-19, birthday celebrations tend to be sparse – or lonely – affairs. But not Dottie’s. Even the Gulfport Police Department and Gulfport Fire Rescue came to honor Mrs. Conway with all the bells and whistles – and sirens and horns. “We don’t know Dottie very well,” said neighbor Jackie Bohl, “but we couldn’t let her not celebrate her 100th birthday.” About 20 residents came to cheer and sing to Mrs. Conway. Although they were socially distanced and masked up, the sentiment was not lost. Mrs. Conway left with a smile... and a slice of well-earned cake.

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Gulfport’s New Resident-Run Committee Looks to Lighten the Load By April Thanos

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Gulfport Councilmember April Thanos speaks at a February Town Hall meeting, prior to her election. Thanos has founded the Gulfport Sustainability Committee, a resident-run group for the betterment of Gulfport. Photo courtesy April Thanos. Gulfport Police Department

Gulfport’s Sustainability Committee – a resident-run organization – is looking to help businesses and residents who have questions, concerns or ideas about the betterment of Gulfport. The idea is for member resident to look into improvements and suggestions for the city and bring them to council. “We work on anything and everything to make Gulfport an even better place to live while supporting our residents and businesses,” said committee founder and Gulfport Councilmember April Thanos. Though Thanos is a city official, the committee is not a city organization. “The Gulfport Sustainability Committee was created to promote Gulfport’s sustainability and resiliency and engage as many people as possible in the process – all viewpoints and ideas are welcomed,” continued Thanos. “Ideas contributed so far include stormwater run-off, recycling, biking and lots more.” During comments at the July 21 regular council meeting, Thanos reported that the committee now has 45 residents and the group is holding meetings.

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Currently, the group has four subcommittees to address areas for improvement: Accessibility/Recreation – sidewalks, streets, parking, biking, ADA, public toilets and outdoor movies Managing Waste – trash, recycling, composting Natural Resources – sea-level rise, stormwater runoff, trees, landscaping, water quality Planning – planning, zoning, affordable housing, short-term rentals “The mission of the Gulfport Sustainability Committee,” said Thanos, “is to engage the people of Gulfport and the Gulfport City Council in an effort to maintain or improve the city’s quality of life through fact-based, well-researched, transparent, solutions that support cherished community values.” Check out the group’s Facebook page, Gulfport Sustainability Committee, or call Kathy Aumiller, 941-504-6347, for more.

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The labyrinth is a temporary feature, but Bredenberg hopes to make it a permanent display in her yard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more people who use the labyrinth, the stronger its energy gets,â&#x20AC;? she says.

if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not around. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s posted instructions in front of the entrance at 2701 56th St. S. Bredenberg hopes the path will guide walkers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a place of peace.â&#x20AC;?Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a metaphor for our sacred journey of Life, Death, and Rebirth, a labyrinth helps change chaos to cosmos and opens our minds to the awareness of nature,â&#x20AC;? read the instructions.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walking the path can quiet the mind, be a way of prayer, a source of insight and a place of peace.â&#x20AC;? Bredenbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is also the site of Gulfportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest Vote 100% art piece.Â

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and sporting events. Organized events are generally the only time we see food trucks in Gulfport. However, some mobile food vendors want to be seen more than once in a while. In many cities across the world, street food is common. As of July 1, that may become more possible in Florida. On July 21, Gulfport Council discussed adopting and adapting Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HB 1193, Deregulation of Professions and Occupations, and the possibility of allowing MFVs to operate regularly within city limits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just on special occasions. The new Florida statute says that cities must allow food trucks without additional licensure, registrations, permits or fees. However, the city can control the location and hours of operation for vendors. It looks like the Gulfport may do just that. Gulfport City Ordinance No. 202008 reviews Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest statute with a few adjustments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean Gulfportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets are now fair game for any and all MFV. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was agreed on by all councilmembers that mobile food vendors, who are selling to the general public, will not be allowed to operate on public property, only on properly zoned private property,â&#x20AC;? said City Manager Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly at the July 21 meeting. At the meeting, Barbara Banno approached the podium on behalf

of the Gulfport Merchants Chamber and her restaurant, Stellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Banno reported that 85 percent of the GMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members support MFVs, but that they want the city to have more control over where vendors would be allowed to set up. The GMC asked council to consider a few restrictions before coming to a vote: No vending within 50 feet from a restaurant, unless authorized by the restaurant owner. No vending within 500 feet of a community event unless authorized by the promoter. MFV pay a fee to the city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; daily, weekly, monthly, and annually available. As for vending within 50 feet of a restaurant, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly said that should be discussed on a case-bycase basis. Some restaurants may be within 50 feet of private property with commercial use zoning, which would allow for an MFV to operate. The stipulations will not apply to special events. If the city has an event, say the Tuesday Morning Fresh Market, vendors would have to specifically apply to be a vendor for that event. How will MFVs apply for permission to vend within Gulfport city limits? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear yet. Mayor Henderson maintained that city staff would follow after more research. Council will vote on the ordinance at their meeting Tuesday, August 19.

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Keep Informed with Alert Pinellas Do you feel like you’re always the last to know? Alert Pinellas Emergency and Community Notification Service for Pinellas County lets your city keep residents up-to-date on critical information, quickly and with myriad delivery methods. Visitmygulfport.us/alertpinellas for more, and sign up for this free service. Follow prompts to register your email address to receive City of Gulfport emergency announcements electronically.

It’s Always Nice to Get a Call The City of Gulfport’s Telephone Reassurance program is more than a morning wake-up call. This free service offers Gulfport residents 50 or older – and their families – comfort, security, and peace of mind. Volunteers make daily calls to registered members. If you cannot be reached, the volunteer follows procedures to confirm all is well. Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could use this service, call 727-893-2237 or stop by the Gulfport Senior Center at 5501 27th Ave. S.

Not-as-Rare GEMS Gulfport residents 55 and older who don’t, won’t, or can’t drive, good news from the city: The Gulfport Extended Mobility Service has returned. GEMS, along with many non-essential-to-most city services, stopped operating at the local onset of the pandemic. Now, though, the city’s resumed limited transportation to places like the grocery store, doctor’s offices, and other places. GEMS also offers these services to residents with disabilities. The cost for GEMS? $70/year plus $2/ride. Call 727-893-2242 to learn more, or to request a ride. Please note: it can take a full business day to schedule a ride.

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While some cities will resume meeting in real life, South Pasadena commission will remain, for the time, socially distant. Commission meetings take place virtually, and the city has not yet announced plans to resume exercise, dance, and yoga classes. South Pasadena will post any and all updates at mysouthpasadena. com or on the Spectrum Channel 643.

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Local Representative Hosts Weekly COVID-19 Updates By Laura Mulrooney

JENNIFER WEBB

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District 69 Florida House Representative Jennifer Webb, left, with Senator Bill Nelson, Gulfport Councilmembers Michael Fridovich and Paul Ray, and Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson in a 2018 photo. Webb has been hosting live Facebook updates on COVID-19 issues every Friday.

Jennifer Webb. You may have heard of her. Gulfport resident Webb has been District 69’s Florida House representative since 2018, and she’s not one to stay on the sidelines. From the start of the pandemic, Webb started weekly updates on Facebook Live. The initial intent was to provide weekly updates for residents during COVID-19. “The focus has been overwhelmingly on the economic crisis and ensuring that people have up-to-date info on unemployment, small business loans/grants, county and municipal resources available to both,” said Webb. “Of course, I cover the health crisis as well and I provide updates on executive orders.” Webb, who has joined in on the City of Gulfport’s virtual City Council meetings, keeps followers up-to-date

on the unemployment process and has shared best practices on how to get approved for benefits through Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity website. “The purpose for these updates is to give my neighbors reliable information,” said Webb. “Connect them to resources, let them know we are here to advocate for them, and answer their questions.” On Friday, July 24 her updates included information on retroactive unemployment benefits; changes concerning unemployment after July 25; county assistance opportunities; Pinellas County Schools Reopening; and the RNC cancellation due to the spike in Florida’s COVID-19 cases. Future live updates can be viewed every Friday, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Representative Webb’s Facebook page.

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Seriously, Wear a Mask Gulfport’s leadership has a public service announcement for residents: “Wear your mask.” At 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 councilmembers flanked the Gulfport Casino to send the masked message to residents. Mayor Sam Henderson beseeched folks to continue to take responsibility for themselves and others by wearing face coverings in public and when they’re unable to keep social distance. Mayor Henderson also reminded residents to remember common courtesy and basic hygeine – points that bear repeating: wash your hands often; cover your cough or sneeze; avoid touching your face; disinfect frequently; avoid close contact and stay at home if you’re sick. Cultural Facilities Events Supervisor Justin Shea directed and edited the PSA. Residents can expect to see Gulfport’s PSA online by noon, Wednesday, July 29. The councilmember meet-up was not publicly announced prior to filming the PSA, but does not violate Sunshine Laws due to the purpose of the congregation.

Good News for Seafood Lovers

On Tuesday, July 28, Gulfport Councilmembers gathered at the Casino to remind residents to wear their masks and practice CDC guidelines. From left, councilmembers Christine Brown, Paul Ray, Mayor Sam Henderson, and councilmembers April Thanos and Michael Fridovich.

Organizers say the 39th iteration of the festival will feature fresh seafood, craft beer, and culinary creations from dozens of local restaurants. Live music, interactive attractions, and the World’s Largest Bloody Mary Toast are also on tap. Interested vendors, volunteers and performers can visit johnspassseafoodfest.com for more, or contact Curt Preisser, City of Madeira Beach Public Information Officer at 727-391-9951 x299 or cpreisser@madeirabeachfl.gov.

PAT WILLIAMS

The John’s Pass Seafood Festival is a near 40-year tradition – and a destination event for visitors and locals alike. That traditional looks to be intact with the recent announcement that the 39th Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 22, 23, and 24, 2021. “We are proud to be a partner and sponsor of the John’s Pass Seafood Festival and thrilled at the announcement that the tradition will continue,” said Madeira Beach City Manager Bob Daniels. “The City of Madeira Beach stands ready to help the merchants of John’s Pass Village and the hundreds of volunteers make this another safe, fun and very successful event.” The global pandemic forced festival organizers to make a difficult decision: cancel or postpone. So far, the event will go on early next year. “We have to give credit to the festival organizing group: their priority was to host a safe, family-friendly event, and while making their decision, they never wavered from that goal,” said Daniels. “Their dedication to this event and this community should serve as an example of grace under pressure.”

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crime A sampling of police calls from July 16 to 25 in Gulfport and South Pasadena. Sources: Gulfport Police Department and Pinellas Crime Viewer.

Gulfport 7/16 Arrest on warrant: Gulfport Beach Parking. Melisa A. Napier was in contact with officers at the Gulfport Beach parking lot and found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The warrant was for violation of pretrial release for felony theft. Napier was arrested and transported to the Pinellas County Jail. 7/17 Trespass: 5000 block of Gulfport Blvd. S. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a retail establishment. A subject in the store was refusing to wear a face covering and was verbally combative with staff. Officers removed the subject from the store and issued a written trespass warning. 7/18 Assault: 4900 block of 14th Ave. S. Two residents that rent different rooms in a house got into an argument and the male resident reportedly threatened to set the female resident on fire. There was insufficient evidence to prove the allegation. Both parties were separated as the landlord pursues an eviction. Theft: 5600 block of Tangerine Ave. S. A man reported that someone stole his unsecured purple specialized bike from his front yard overnight.

7/20 Warrant Arrest: Sunoco. Officer Dillard was there for another call when he observed Ralph Cleveland inside the store. Cleveland had multiple felony drug warrants out of Pinellas County with a $50,000 bond. He was arrested and taken to Pinellas County Jail. Grand Theft Auto: 2400 block of 51st St. S. A resident called to report that her vehicle was stolen. It was in front of the residence running. A witness saw a white BMW SUV that had stopped; however, the witness did not see any possible suspects. 7/21 Stolen Vehicle: 2400 block of 50th St. S. A known acquaintance took a vehicle from the residence, even after being told he was not allowed to since he had no driver’s license. The suspect has stopped communicating with all parties. The investigation is ongoing. 7/22 Theft: 900 block of 61st St. S. Three pieces of jewelry were missing from a bedroom and the individual thinks it’s a new tenant that moved in. The investigation is ongoing. Burglary-Residence 7/21, 8 p.m., 5700 block of Newton Ave. S.

Burglary: 1400 block of 58th St. S. (Blessed by the Best Hair). An employee reported that sometime overnight someone had damaged the hinges to the rear door and attempted to get inside. It does not appear that the business was entered and it is currently being remodeled. Medical Call: 6300 Pasadena Point Dr. Officers responded to an injured person call. A person lit a large, mortar-style firework and held it close to his body. The firework exploded, causing serious injury to the young man. Two physician neighbors were able to provide immediate first aid, which likely saved the man’s life.

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Battery 7/21, 7:21 p.m., 5600 block of Shore Blvd. S. Stolen Vehicle 7/21, 7 a.m., 2400 block of 50th St. S. 7/22, 12 p.m., 6200 block of 11th Ave. S. Trespass 7/23, 7:38 a.m., 5100 block of Gulfport Blvd. S. 7/24, 2:20 p.m., 5700 block of Gulfport Blvd. S. Theft-Grand 7/22, 12 p.m., 900 block of 61st St. S. 7/25, 6 p.m., 5400 block of 10th Ave. S. Theft-Shoplifting 7/25, 5:04 p.m., 4900 block of 17th Ave. S. Missing Person 7/25, 8:10 p.m., 2000 block of Gray St. S. Theft-Petit 7/25, 10 a.m., 5100 block of 12th Ave. S.

South Pasadena Stolen Vehicle 7/24, 11:43 a.m., Sunset Dr. S. & Bignonia Way. S. Burglary-Residence 7/27, 3 p.m., 6700 block of Hibiscus Ave. S.

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Meals on Wheels needs you… to drive. The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center, as part of the Neighborly Dining & Meals on Wheels program, delivers meals to those who need it, provided they’re at least 60 years wise. Little problem: They don’t have enough drivers. People who can volunteer to deliver meals should call 727-336-3623.

Area Agency on Aging Fundraiser This week’s entry comes from reader Tom Kupfer. “No trip to Italy this year,” he said, “so it’s off to Pia’s for a little sidewalk time with delicious cuisine Italiano while catching up on local news.”

Check in on Friday, August 7 at 7 p.m. at a computer near you for the Area Agency on Aging’s annual fundraiser, “Virtual Hearts and Hope.” The event will air live on YouTube, and all funds go directly to the care of seniors and disabled adults in need. Former Fox13 News Anchor John Wilson will emcee in a showcase of entertainment and heartwarming stories. Tickets are $10; sponsorships start at $100. Go to blspinellas.org/event-3868803 for more.

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Parents who choose to send their kids back to in-real-life school may also need after-school care. The City of Gulfport has an aftercare program, and registration for the program starts Monday, Aug. 3. Kids ages 3-14 can attend, and if they attend Pasadena Fundamental, Bear Creek, Gulfport Elementary or Douglas Jamerson elementary schools, the city offers bus transportation. After-care lasts until 5:30 p.m., but kids can stay for an extra 30 minutes if their parents pay an extra fee. After care costs Gulfport residents $165/month with discounts for more than one child per family; nonresidents pay $206/month. Those prices include nutritious snacks every day. Call 727-893-1068 to learn more.

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business Uploading a Brick and Mortar to the Digital World By Laura Mulrooney

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LocalShops1’s brick and mortar location in the Village Courtyar in Gulfport closed its doors just prior to the mandatory shutdaowns in March. Ester Venouziou used the time and extra money to launch an online marketplace.

In April, founder, owner, and operator of LocalShops1, Ester Venouziou, uploaded her brick and mortar to a complete online presence. For the past three years, Venouziou had a quaint little shop located in the heart of Gulfport, inside the Village Courtyard, facing Beach Boulevard. For safety reasons, due to the small size of her shop, Venouziou closed her doors prior to mandatory shutdowns in March. “We thought we’d be down for a month and everything would go back to normal,” said Venouziou. Little did she know she’d never open her doors again. “The shop was just one component of all the services we provide,” said Venouziou. “We ran the shop component as a consignment for our artists.” When first launching Marketplace on her website, localshops1.com, Venouziou started with 50 businesses – now she has 250 local businesses signed up to sell online. Thanks to sponsorships, “until the end of the year, there is no cost for a local business to sell online at LocalShops1 Marketplace,” said Venouziou. “Even if they’re not a

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LocalShops1 member, as long as they’re local they can sell through us.” Venouziou touts her support services for local businesses in the Marketplace. ”That’s what makes us different from Etsy and even Amazon Handmade,” she said. Venouziou says the Marketplace was “something I had wanted for a long time but didn’t have the money or time. COVID took care of the time issue.” After leaving the lease for her brick and mortar, Venouzou’s reduced overhead enabled her to create the online experience for local businesses she had always envisioned. “Every dollar makes a difference,” said Venouziou. “Think of the local options before jumping inline and purchasing from a larger retailer. There’s often a local option at a comparable price point and better quality.” Launched in 2008, LocalShops1 bills itself as “Tampa Bay’s source for all things local. Our mission is to provide advocacy, support and education to locally owned, independent businesses throughout the region.”

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It is true with riptides, quicksand and any dire circumstance; panic and struggle only make things worse. Though today will not bring quicksand, the opposition of Mars and Jupiter will make a game out of testing our chill-factor. The discipline to remain calm in little things conditions one to remain calm when facing anything. ARIES (March 21-April 19). It starts off small enough. You notice what another person has and it creates a sharp indent where a seed of want is planted in your being. This is not just about envy; it is the distant cry of a calling. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your mood should not be dictated by someone else’s approach to the day. If such a thing is becoming a regular occurrence, consider this the red flag of co-dependency. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Certain conflicts will never be resolved because they are too deeply rooted in core differences. But peaceful coexistence can resume when parties agree not to fight and instead focus on commonalities. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will know the particular kind of thrill that comes with pretending to be someone else and pulling it off to the spectacular degree that “someone else” is actually a new version of you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). These days, it’s not how many people show up but how they show up that matters. Scores of intentionless people can’t make the difference that one intent human being can. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re in the final throes of a minor project and will probably be surprised at your feelings about it. This was more of an emotional investment than you thought it would be. At the end of a journey is a new adventure.

Friends of Strays Click those heels and repeat after me: “There is no place like home!” Dorothy is excited to find her forever home. This 2-yearold will be a perfect addition to any home. She tolerates other cats but truly deserves to be the queen of her own home. Dorothy is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped. Online applications can be filled out at friendsofstrays.org. Email info@friendsofstrays.org or call 727-522-6566.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes, courage is tested in the face of obvious danger. More often than not, it is honed in smaller, less-noticeable ways as you show up to the uncertainties of daily life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The importance of planning will be highlighted. Start with what you want, otherwise, the world will decide your weekend for you and then you get what you get. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you think you’re satisfied, then you are. If you think you’re wealthy, then you are. If you think you’re in love, then you are. But if you think you’re wise, then you are not. Wisdom is not a conclusion; rather, it’s an endless question. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). With the pleasantness of falling for someone comes the hopes that, at the bottom of it, there will be a soft place to land. There’s a period in which you can test this out, but once you’ve leaped, it’s too late. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). After years of neglect, one area of your life is about to receive rigorous focus. You’ll get a dozen ideas about it over the next 48 hours. This is the beginning of an overhaul. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can take the heat today, especially if you’re the one providing it for yourself in the form of self-discipline or lofty ambitions. You may not achieve all you desire, but you’re better for the effort. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 30). You have the power to move people -- a gift that was bestowed to you long ago through the opportunities inside of hardship. This year, you’ll articulate your growth and show how you assimilated life’s lessons. You will teach, inspire and leverage your strength into the creation of an environment where you and yours can thrive. Scorpio and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 44, 48 and 2.

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arts What We’re Reading By Lynn Taylor

“What We’re Reading” is a feature about readers in the community and the books they love, in their own words. To kick things off, we thought it would be fun to check in with the founders of local nonprofit organizations that support the literary arts.

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Maureen McDole Book title: “Why We Swim” by Bonnie Tsui and “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See.

Sheree Greer Book title: “In the Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado What it’s about: “In the Dream House” is a memoir like nothing I’ve ever read. It examines a relationship from crushing beginning to volatile implosion while exploring the realities of verbal and emotional abuse, stories of queer archetypes and psychological tropes common in folklore. Why I chose it: I’m currently working on a memoir myself, and I’ve been hungry for memoirs that take risks with subject, form and narrative voice. Seeing what Machado does in this book gives me a little added courage and inspiration to continue my own work as creatively, authentically and boldly as possible.

What it’s about: “Why We Swim” is about water and why it seduces us, so we keep coming back to it again and again; for pleasure, for exercise, and healing. “The Island of Sea Women” is about two friends, who come from very different backgrounds. They are part of their village’s all-female diving collective, who are responsible for their community’s income source, which is harvested from the sea. It covers many decades starting in 1938 through the year 2008. It talks about the two girls’ relationship and how they process all the different events that their little island in Korea experiences during that 70-year time period. The women live on Jeju Island, which is right below South Korea. Why I chose it: I am working on a poem about my life-long desire to be an avid swimmer, which I didn’t realize until I was 43 years old. I am also reading “Raphael: Painter in Rome” by Stephanie Storey for our Keep St. Pete Lit virtual book club meeting on August 5. The author will be a part of the Zoom event, so our audience can ask her questions about the book.

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Tiffany Razzano Book Title: “Blueprints for Better Worlds” by St. Petersburg author Tenea D. Johnson. She’s an amazing speculative fiction writer (also a musician and poet) who recently appeared on Wordier Than Thou’s virtual programming. She did a solo reading about a month ago, and she was also part of our Nerdier Than Thou virtual con last week. What it’s about: I’m just a couple of chapters in so far, but I really enjoyed her recent readings and Q & As with us. They left me wanting to know more about this post-apocalyptic story and the world she created. Why I chose it: This story seems like the perfect book to read during these uncertain, crazy times. And hearing Tenea talk about her work leaves the reader with a sense of hopefulness that I think we could all use right now.

Marianne & The Professor: Rescued from the Island The first think you notice about the musical duo Marianne & The Professor is their name. Wait, didn’t the professor get top billing in the old “Gilligan’s Island” television series? Not this time. “I thought it sounded better than ‘Marianne and Russell Johnson.’ A joke,” says Don Batryn – The Professor – when asked about the source of the band’s name. “Russell Johnson was the actor who portrayed the professor on ‘Gilligan’s Island.’ As for the inversion, well, Marianne deserves top billing.” Marianne Batryn’s crystalline vocals glide effortlessly through the acoustic duo’s setlist of pop oldies, standards, a dash of country and one-hit wonders from bygone eras. They’ve even been known to do a Broadway number now and then. Their song list includes titles ranging from Patsy Cline to John Prine to The Pretenders. “Our song selection started out with a group of songs that we really love. Our musical taste is wide and varied. The set list is ever expanding and several songs have been added that were suggested by audience members,” says Marianne. “We’re fond of all the songs we play and favorites can vary from night to night. I do love doing Linda Ronstadt, though. She’s my absolute fave.” Marianne and Don say their other favorite songwriters are too numerous to list, but include John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Burt Bacharach, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and Harry Nilsson. Don has songs he says he wrote “way back when,” and occasionally they perform them, but the duo currently focuses on the music of other songwriters. “I absolutely revere songwriters and their craft. We have been playing all these wonderful songs from the best professional songwriters of the twentieth century. It’s very intimidating holding up one of your own next to these amazing songs, but who knows? Maybe one day we will,” says Don. Marianne & The Professor gig in various spots in St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor, and are well known to Gulfport audiences. Scott Linde first

MARIANNE & THE PROFESSOR

By Lynn Taylor

Local duo Marianne & The Professor have been gigging around Gulfport with their mix of pop oldies, standards and a dash of country.

booked them to play at Gulfport’s former Mangia Gourmet. Since then, they’ve played other places around town and have a series of dates scheduled at Tutto Bene beginning July 31. Getting back to gigs hasn’t been easy. Marianne and Don say the pandemic has taken its toll them and other musicians. “We are fortunate to have a few

outdoor venues where diners can be distanced properly. We are grateful to the local venues who reopened and are staying open despite losses in revenue due to the limited distance seating,” says Don. “We’d like to thank all of our fellow music lovers who come out and support us.” For more information and the group’s event calendar, find Marianne & The Professor on Facebook.

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Sounds Good, Looks Great By Lynn Taylor

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Artist album cover reimaginings include, clockwise from top left: Katie Niewodowski, “Midnight Magic” by The Commodores; Hardison Collins, “The Rubber Room” by Porter Wagoner; Ajamu Kojo, “Aladdin Sane” by David Bowie; Mega Supremo, “IGOR” by Tyler The Creator.

Back in the day, ahem, music and art lovers couldn’t wait to buy a new album by their favorite artist. Not just for the music, but also for the cool cover art. Eight-tracks, cassettes and digital music, while still featuring great art, quelled some of that excitement until the resurgence of vinyl in the mid-2000s. The Mize Gallery in St. Petersburg is taking album art love one step further. An open call drew sixty artists to reimagine iconic album covers for an exhibit titled “Sounds Good,” that launches with a virtual opening next week. “We have done exhibits based on films and TV in the past and thought music would be the next fun theme,” said Chad Mize. “We really enjoy pop culture at Mize.”

Each piece of art was required to be square format, like an album cover. “Mediums for this exhibit are two dimensional, wallhanging works in acrylic, oil, collage or multimedia,” said Mize, a multimedia artist who specializes in murals, graphic design and fine art. Mize Gallery, at 689 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., Unit C, opened in March of 2018 and has hosted over 25 exhibits since opening day, with new exhibits featured monthly. All album cover works are for sale. Check out the virtual opening at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 7 on Facebook Live, facebook.com/mizegallery, and at 8 p.m. on Instagram Live, Instagram.com/mizegallery.

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Namaste on the Beach for Yoga The August full moon, aka the Sturgeon Moon, is at its fullest on Aug. 2, but two days later, it’ll still be pretty fool. That’s a good thing for Gulfport the yoga group known as Moon Landing Yoga, because they’ll have their yoga practice under the (still sorta) full moon. They don’t charge but will accept a love offering or accept St. Pete Time Bank hours. Please use COVID-common sense: Don’t come if you’re sick, have a temperature, or are at risk, and do wear a mask and give other yogis plenty of space. Beginners and longtime practitioners welcome; bring a water bottle and come ready to leave feeling peaceful. Aug. 4, 8-9:16 p.m., Gulfport beachfront, near the bathrooms. Event page on Facebook.

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Coffee and Hockey Look, it won’t replace the thrill of paying $16 for a beer at Amalie Arena, but so long as COVID’s keeping us from watching our beloved Lightning in real life, why not pay considerably less for a beer – or a smoothie – and watch the Lightning storm the Capitals at the watch party in South Pasadena. Hockey, coffee, beer, and... something called a Salty Mermaid. It’s free to come by and watch. Aug. 3, 4-7 p.m. 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 207, South Pasadena. 727-9140566, jahvacoffeelounge.com.

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a couple of cakes and a broccoli cheddar quiche. A full list sounds like Bubba talking about shrimp in “Forrest Gump.” There’s cranberry-pecan scones, raspberry white chocolate chip scones, Key lime blackberry scones, cheddar chive scones, blueberry scones, banana blueberry scones, very berry scones, lemon strawberry scones, carrot cake scones… “I change the menu every day. It’s never cookie-cutter – pun not intended,” says Sherley. “I don’t want people to get bored with me, and I don’t want to get bored with what I’m making. So I’m always trying different things, different flavors, and mixing it up.” Baking is not a forgiving art form. “Trying different things” and “mixing it up” are sometimes better left to professionals. “There’s a chemical reaction between everything,” Sherley explains, “so you do have to find the right balance between the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients. It’s good to know certain things, like the way baking soda reacts with milk/water compared to lemon juice. It’s a completely different chemical reaction, so the texture of your baked goods will turn out differently depending on which one you use.” When Sherley develops new recipes, she always has a base recipe in her head. “Because I’ve been baking for so long, I kind of know if I want to add this type of juice or this type of fruit, I need to subtract some of the milk or some of the other wet ingredients so it equals out and the end result turns out as I expect it to be.” Even a professional can make a mistake from time to time. “Sometimes I try a new recipe and think, ‘That didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to,’ and then I’ll tweak it a little bit. After a couple of tries, it turns out the way I wanted.” In baking, the key to innovation lies in embracing the experimental, even if it means a failed batch or two. Sherley’s biggest piece of advice for home bakers, however, isn’t about the technical. “When you’re baking, bring good energy to whatever you’re making,” she says, “because that will come out in what you produce.” Find A Friend Who Bakes on Facebook. A FRIEND WHO BAKES

You may have noticed that people are baking a lot lately. During the stay-at-home order, it seemed almost mandatory. Maybe you’ve even done some yourself. A thousand photos of banana bread on Facebook can’t be wrong. Quarantine baking is a thing and, according to Gulfport baker Brittney Sherley, it’s a good thing. “I think it’s fantastic that people [are] trying these new things, whether it’s baking, sewing, puzzling, or whatever,” says Sherley. “That’s kind of the silver lining to the pandemic – that it’s given people time to try out these things.” Sherley’s watched with curiosity as home bakers took on the formidable challenge of making sourdough bread. “I guess I am a little bit surprised that sourdough bread was the go-to,” she says, “because it does take so long and your starter has to be perfect. You have to raise your starter and feed it, and it has to be just right. If I were not a baker, and I was home for a long time, sourdough would not be the first thing I’d try – that’s way too much work. But for some reason, people really got into that and I think that’s kind of cool.” The pandemic hasn’t gifted Sherley with the extra time at home that others have enjoyed. Her shop, A Friend Who Bakes in Gulfport, was always based on a take-out model, so when indoor dining spaces temporarily closed, it wasn’t a huge change for Sherley. Pandemic or no pandemic, she still wakes up between 3 and 4 a.m. each morning and starts baking. So for the time being, Sherley’s sticking to her multigrain breads, white bread and baguettes. “That’s typically all I make bread-wise because that’s all I really have time for,” she says. “Since it’s just me in the bakery, everything I do has to be very efficient. I have to schedule out my time. Bread is something that takes a lot of time. It’s a labor of love.” If bread were all Sherley baked, time might not be such an issue. But she also makes cinnamon buns, scones, muffins, donuts, cookies, cakes and pies. “I make a lot of things,” she says. The week of July 20, Sherley made eight different kinds of cookies or bars, ten different kinds of scones, seven different muffins, pop tarts, bread, cinnamon rolls, donuts,

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Tommy August, Gulfport: “I think Gulfport did a pretty good job. We have a lot of older citizens here and I think we all took it pretty seriously from the get go. I appreciate, definitely, the local restaurants that have been wearing gloves and face masks and doing curbside service. Especially when everything was shut down, they were able to make it happen where we felt a little bit normal.”

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Mike Jackson, St. Petersburg: “I feel the City of Gulfport has responded to COVID-19 extremely well. More so than a lot of places that we visited, especially with all the tourists involved. They’ve really done as much as they can considering we’re in unprecedented times. This has never been experienced, at least in my lifetime. I think they’ve done a really good job trying to keep people safe.”

Lindsey Miller, Gulfport: “I think they’ve done a good job. All the places around here seem to know the rules; they all respond well to them and follow them. But, it’s not overboard, where you feel like you can’t be part of the city anymore.”

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Maria Wilder, Gulfport: “They’ve done an excellent job. I’ve been receiving communications from the City of Gulfport and you see the mayor respond to all the COVID issues and how they’re handling it and how there’s free masks at the Casino for those folks who don’t have any. They’ve done an excellent job with it; just making sure everybody is safe in this area and abiding by the COVID rules. They’re doing an excellent job.” Gary Schmidt, Tampa: “We feel comfortable where we go over here. We haven’t felt uncomfortable.”

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