Announcements

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.

St. Pete Beach Public Library

The Little Free Pantry located just outside the St. Pete Beach Library, 7470 Gulf Blvd., has been more popular than anticipated and they would appreciate any donations. Also for the kids: Try their new Take & Make Kits on the themes of art, engineering, coding or upcycling. Activities are geared toward grades 3 to 5 and offer a fun, hands-on way to learn at home. Visit spblibrary. com for more, or to browse the catalog.

Gulfport Utility Customer Service Open

Gulfport City Hall is now open for utility customers for walk-up in-person services. Folks will have to wear masks, use sanitizer and stay physically distant. Customers can make credit card payments online at municipalonlinepayments.com/ gulfportfl. For billing questions, call 727-893-1016 or email utilitiesinfo@ mygulfport.us. If you have a water emergency after hours, call the nonemergency police number at 727-582- 6177.

Tot-Time and VPK is Ready for Kids

Registration continues for the 2020- 2021 Tot Time and VPK Programs in Gulfport. The Tot Time Program is a pre-school, hands-on program for kids ages 3 to 5 with multi-day options. Program hours are from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both programs aim to make learning fun for children and help prepare them for kindergarten. Limited spots available. Register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 727-893-1068 for more.