Announcements

Have a Blast at Gulfport’s Teen Night

Register now for Gulfport’s Teen Night Program for teens and middle school kids to age 17. Teens enjoy recreational and social activities, as well as monthly field trips, cooking projects, service projects and overnight lock-ins. The teens get to use the Gulfport Recreation Center’s gymnasium, gameroom and outdoor area. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Annual registration fee is $3 for residents/$25 non-residents. For more, call John at 727-893-1079.

Curbside 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.

Check Out Child Care

Kids in kindergarten through age 14 can now register for the 20202021 School Year Child Care Program at Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. The program provides bus transportation from Pasadena Fundamental, Bear Creek, Gulfport and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. Hours are until 5:30 p.m., with extended hours available until 6 p.m. for an extra fee. The Recreation Center participates in the Afterschool Nutrition Program, a part of the Child Care Food Program, to provide nutritious snacks to children in after-school programs at no extra charge. Register Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 727-893-1068 for fees.

Virtual Learning on the Beach

St. Pete Beach Parks and Recreation offers a Virtual Learning Assistance Program at the St. Pete Beach Community Center. The program allows for smaller groups of kids, with a dedicated staff member monitoring their engagement with the PCS online curriculum. This is not a tutoring program, but oversight for children working with MyPCS online curriculum. Looking for more fun for the kids? St. Pete Beach’s licensed after school program has games, sports, homework time, swimming and more. Transportation provided from Azalea Elementary and Gulf Beaches Elementary. Go to spbrec. com or call 727-363-9245.

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 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 727-893-1118 or visit mygulfport.us/ cityapp.