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October 26, 2023- November 1, 2023

Spike It Walking up to the beach volleyball courts along Shore Boulevard is an experience filled with warm greetings and smiles from the people there. Although groups play seemingly around the clock, you’ll find a bigger crowd on Wednesday and Sunday nights. For these people, volleyball goes beyond exercise. The sport represents their friendships, and the sense of community they have found in the people who they play with.

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By Patrick Heinzen

Recent Volleyball History Growing up in Gulfport, Jack Townsend has always found interest in the beach activities. For the last 10 years, he has been playing volleyball on and off. “I grew up a few blocks away,” said Townsend. “Me and a few friends just decided to come play one day.” From there, Townsend was welcomed into the open-play-style community, allowing people of all skill levels to play. He even participated in a “newbies” tournament.

Gulfport’s beach volleyball courts brings beginner and experienced players together.

“The best part of this is the people,” said Townsend. “The only thing that could make this better is to add more nets.” Currently, the location has six nets set up.

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Good Vibe Tribe The community spirit is exactly what drew Almir Zeqo to the courts. In early 2021, Zeqo was searching for a way to develop a group that Volleyball continued on page 10

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Meet the 2023 BranchOUT Scholars The LGBTQ Resource Center dedicates its time to providing resources and support to LGBTQ community members in Pinellas. Much of this is done through what it calls its four “signature programs.” ArtOUT, ReadOUT, and SpeakOUT are all exhibits, each focusing on a different aspect of LGBTQ culture. The fourth program is BranchOUT, three scholarships awarded by the LBGTQ Resource Center. What is BranchOUT? BranchOUT is an annual scholarship awarded by the LGBTQ Resource Center, for LGBTQ students. The scholarship recipients for 202324 each receive $2,000 towards their education. Susan Gore, board president for the LGBTQ Resource Center, says she strongly believes in the importance of this scholarship. “We are looking for not just queer students, but queer leaders,” said Gore. The scholarship is available each year, and does not have an upper age limit. Students can use it toward any accredited education program, not only a university. “If you want to be a truck driver, find an accredited program and we can help pay for it,” said Gore.

Who Are This Year’s Scholars? Bryan Hinkson Bryan Hinkson is one of the three scholars for 2023. Hinkson graduated from George Mason University in Virginia, where he studied TV and radio broadcasting. He was also inducted into the Suncoast Softball Hall of Fame. He spends his days as a radio host for the award-winning Big Gay Radio Show, which airs Thursdays from midnight to 3 a.m. on WMNF

JUNE PARLETT NORSWORTHY

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For more than 50 years, June Parlett Norsworthy devoted her life to making lesbian voices heard.

88.5 FM. Hinkson is currently a graphic design intern at Cox Media. He will use his scholarship at St. Petersburg College with hopes of working as a full-time graphic designer.

the Digital Photography Certificate Program at St. Petersburg College. In retirement, her goal is to raise awareness of lesbian contributions to art, through photo and video. Jamie Riley

June Parlett Norsworthy June Parlett Norsworthy is the recipient of the Jackie Mirkin scholarship. Mirkin was a lesbian activist who lived in Gulfport prior to her death in February 2023. The Resource Center honors Mirkin’s name and work with this scholarship, named in her honor. Norsworthy dedicated more than 50 years of her life to documenting lesbian lives and the art of women forgotten by history. For 37 years, Norsworthy worked as a photographer and registered nurse. In May 2023, she completed

Jamie Riley is the third scholar. Riley has spent his time working in various fields, from anthropology and public relations, to teaching elementary school in Korea, North Carolina, and Taiwan. Riley is currently studying for a Master of Divinity in Interfaith Chaplaincy. He is a Chaplain intern at BayCare Hospital, with hopes of becoming, in his own words, “a visibly queer Buddhist hospital chaplain.” In his free time, Riley performs stand-up comedy at Spitfire Comedy Club in St. Petersburg.

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Squirrel Army

Overheard at Gulfport Council’s Oct. 17 Meeting By Patrick Heinzen

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“I still had red hair when we started working on this stuff.” —Mayor Sam Henderson, referencing Resolution 2023-99, which deals with sewer repairs “The best tree you can plant is a nut. You have to hire the squirrel army.” —Dean Hay, Senior Urban Forestry Specialist for the City of St. Petersburg “You can get lei’d for 15 bucks in advance, or 20 bucks at the door.” —Tommie Bixler, discussing the Lion’s Club Aloha dance “I’m not one to break the rules, but that puts me

at a disadvantage.” —David Kanter, about alleged misuse of slips at the Gulfport Marina “I’ve never encountered anything that everyone in Gulfport wants.” —Mayor Henderson, responding to multiple public comments about the Gulfport Marina Overheard: Oct. 17 Gulfport Council is part of our ongoing efforts to include the flavor of Gulfport City Council meetings. Our reporter will include things here that get said but do not necessarily relate to a specific agenda item.

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The Diverse History of Childs Park

More Than 110 Years of This St. Pete Neighborhood Much of Gulfport’s eastern boundary along 49th Street abuts Childs Park. Generally, this St. Petersburg neighborhood spans from 5th Avenue South to 22nd Avenue, between US Highway 19 and 49th Street. Similar to the way the label “South St. Pete” creates overbroad misperceptions, viewing Childs Park as a singular entity denies the diverse history of its neighborhoods.

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Childs-Free Groves and Farms During the late 1800s, groves and farms in portions of western Childs Park had closer ties to Disston City (present-day Gulfport) than the small hamlet of St. Petersburg. Two early pathways connected agricultural lands with Gulfport’s waterfront. An east-west dirt road that became Lakeview Avenue (22nd Avenue South) offered a corridor between Big Bayou and Disston City. Big Bayou’s “Pinellas” settlement, now the Driftwood neighborhood, existed before St. Petersburg. Similarly, a north-south path that became Disston Avenue (49th Street) allowed growers to bring their goods to boats moored along Clam Bayou and present-day Gulfport Beach.

Lake Park at 43rd Street and 10th Avenue South.

John Donaldson, a farmer and occasional mail carrier, acquired a 40acre tract in the area. Donaldson’s children attended school in Disston City. He gained respect for his syrup, farm products, and negotiating skills. Donaldson became the first Black landowner on the Pinellas peninsula. He arrived more than a decade before the Orange Belt Railway reached the village of St. Petersburg in 1888.

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Streetcars, Ostriches, and a Field of Dreams The streetcar line’s completion in 1905 accelerated development. Shortly after J.F. Chase transformed the former Disston City into Veteran City, electric trolleys ran along Tangerine Avenue (18th Avenue South) to and from St. Petersburg. Early conductors often contended with wild horses, cattle, and razorback hogs. In 1908, Jerry Wells brought his Tampa ostrich farm to the area. He leased land slightly west of present-day Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School, along 18th Avenue. A trolley stop allowed people to travel to his St. Petersburg Ostrich Farm and Zoo to see more than 50 ostriches. For the cost of a nickel trolley fare and a dime (for children) or 15 cents (for adults), visitors could watch daily ostrich races and interact with other animals. An April 1913 fire at Wells’s farm closed this attraction. By the 1930s, another St. Petersburg Alligator and Ostrich Farm flourished near Big Bayou. The St. Petersburg Saints sought a new baseball diamond in 1910. Their manager, Charles Clarence Sy-

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Streetcars such as this one in St. Pete ran along 18th Avenue South to Gulfport.

monette, worked out a deal to move the Saints from a field near Mirror Lake to groves west of the Ostrich Farm. The Saints played their first game against the Tampa All-Cuban Stars at Symonette Field in September 1910. A month after Symonette Field’s inaugural game, voters in Veteran City decided to incorporate their town as Gulfport. By that time, St. Petersburg had ambitions of claiming much of the land near the trolley line east of 49th Street. The Youthful Years Eugene B. Rowland grew crops on land he owned north of 18th Avenue, near 40th Street South. After streetcar service began, he turned some of his holdings into the Oak Park subdivision. By the time Rowland passed away in 1913, developers starting carving lots out of fields west of 43rd Street, between 15th and 18th Avenues, creating the Forest Heights subdivision. The Tampa and Gulf Coast Railroad reached St. Petersburg in

1914, following the current path of the Pinellas Trail. With the railroad and regular trolley service running through the area, St. Petersburg’s city limits expanded westward into unincorporated lands formerly associated with Disston City. Childs’ Neighborhood Lysander Doolittle Chiles moved to St. Petersburg in 1912 after wintering here for a few years. A western North Carolina native, he was born in 1866 at a settlement named for his family, Childsville. Now a ghost town, his family had established a saw mill and grist mill in that community. Along with his older brother, Dr. Julius Arthur Childs (1858-1945), L.D. Childs began selling real estate. Additionally, Lysander’s son, Charles Albertus Childs (1899-1971), worked at the L.D. Childs & Sons office on Central Avenue. Their firm marketed “Childs Park” properties northwest of the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 34th Street South. With some lots span-

ning more than a third of an acre, advertisements announced that they were “sufficient for a home with chicken ranch, garden, and fruit.” More than Childs’s Space The “Childs Park” name encompasses an area much larger than the properties L.D. Childs sold. In addition to Oak Park and Forest Heights, other developments sprouted in the area. C.A. Harvey acquired 10 acres west of the original Ostrich Farm in February 1910. His holdings spanned between 18th and 22nd Avenues, near 42nd and 43rd Streets. Harvey, the developer of the Bayboro Harbor area south of downtown St. Petersburg, turned this land into Boca “Ceiga” Heights. He misspelled “Ciega,” and “Boca Ceiga” remains the improperly spelled proper name for property platted in this area. By late 1913, realtors proclaimed that sales in Fairmount Park would help St. Petersburg become “the Los Angeles of the East.” Fairmount Park boosted lots where buyers could raise their “own vegetables and chickens as well as tropical fruits and flowers.” William P. Woodworth operated the Oakwood Poultry Farm on lands east of 49th Street South near 16th Avenue. Subsequently, the location of his Disston City chicken-and-egg business became St. Petersburg’s Oakwood subdivision. Read part two next week in our next issue or read the whole story online at thegabber.com.

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Zombies in the Yard

Weed Barriers and You: A User’s Guide “History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of man.” –Blue Oyster Cult Yes, it’s fall. Here in the Sunshine State this means that it’s time to plant. When it’s time to plant, we learn it’s also time to prep(are). Prep is wretched. You will dress like a cowpoke, pretend you’re Crocodile Dundee, slam things around as if you were the Hulk, and drain yourself of enough blood to look like a vampire. Then you have to take a day off because the mummy bandages make it hard to hold the axe. Horrifying, I know. How could it get any worse?

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Problematic Weed Barriers Short answer? Your choice of weed barrier. You know, that stuff that you’ve heard might keep your weeds down, a layer of of that woven black fabric stuff, or fuzzy fabric, or (gasp) black plastic. I know you’ve seen it. Your neighbor lays out the roll, pins it in place, lays out the plants, and meticulously cuts little x-shaped marks where each plant will go. Or they spread out their rock, shell, or other aggregate and pronounces themselves “weed free.” <cue sinister, echoing voice> Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha… Things seem OK in the beginning. Maybe a few weeds manage to germinate along the edges of a sidewalk or a driveway. One or two might pop up in the middle of a plant. “No problem,” you say to yourself (in an uneasy whisper). “I can pull one or two, no big deal.” But Nature has you by the bloody eyeballs. Those weeds have evolved so that a little piece of their root, or a seed, will be left behind. Where you pulled one, two will come up. Pull those two and four will appear. Those four? 16. You are officially in Exponential Existential Hell. A few months later, after the sand that blows in on the wind has slipped through the cracks and crevices of your chosen mulch, weeds start to grow on top of the weed barrier.

Weed barriers can turn Florida landscapes in zombies. Unless that’s the look you were going for, you may want to rethink that. Toffer Ross has an easy — and inexpensive! — alternative.

Their little wild roots will make their way through the designated petroleum-based duvet and will, in addition, bond that sheet-o-hydrocarbon to the innocent soil on which you so carefully pinned it. Meanwhile, those plants and trees in their x-shaped marks are struggling to get the right amount of water and nutrients. A bit passes through, but not enough to establish a decent root system. So they wind around and around the area just below the “x”. Within three years, they’re way smaller than they should be. Their color will be closer to yellow than to green, and the first good wind will start to tilt the trees that have survived a chronic lack of food and water. Apocalyptic? Yep. Ask any seasoned Florida gardener who tries to dig through a weed barrier-“enhanced” landscape 10 or 20 years after the fact. The details are gory.

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Here’s an Idea Solution: think outside the box (Well, sort of). Good old-fashioned plain brown cardboard (no shiny printing and remove the plastic tape) works pretty well. Pin it down with landscape pins, put just enough mulch on top to hide it, and you’ll have a pretty decent barrier. Best part is that it’ll break down, compost into the soil over the course of a year or so, and provide some nutrients for the plants. Yes, you’ll have to do it again, but that’s a good thing. No zombies. Go go Godzilla. Have a question about gardening and landscaping, or wondering about new landscaping in Gulfport? Send ’em to Toffer at info@thegabber.com. Toffer Ross, MLA CSLA, works for the City of Gulfport as the City Horticulturalist.

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All are welcome to play beach volleyball at the Gulfport sand courts.

could come together and have a good time. Along with four friends, he started the “Good Vibe Tribe” group chat, and began playing volleyball at the courts. Fast forward to late 2023, and that group chat has more than 350 members. The group was originally called St. Pete Pickup, but as the community grew, Zeqo felt more connected with Good Vibe Tribe. “My goal was to be all inclusive,” Zeqo said. “I want anyone who wants to play to have a place to play.” Zeqo describes how this connection goes deeper than the sport. “We go to O’Maddy’s after playing

for drinks. We go kayaking, camping, and have parties,” said Zeqo. Members of the Good Vibe Tribe seek the same things that Zeqo does. Anne Pagano has been playing since the beginning. She moved to Gulfport in early 2021, and found her way to get Good Vibe Tribe immediately. Beach Volleyball Welcomes Everyone “It started as just looking for something to do, but these people are my best friends,” said Pagano.

“You can learn to build your skills or just come and have fun. We’re very welcoming.” Despite this, Pagano discussed an early incident that involved a player discriminating against other players, and not wanting them to play. “We told him our priority is to enjoy. If he can’t do that, he can’t play with us,” said Pagano. Interested players can find the Good Vibe Tribe, along with other groups and individual players, enjoying the sport any day there in the sun.

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For the Trees

An Education on Trees at Gulfport’s Oct. 17 City Council Meeting Trees have been a topic of discussion for a while in Gulfport. At the Oct. 17 City Council meeting, they were the topic of a presentation. The City Council invited Dean Hay to give a tree presentation. Hay is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and the Senior Urban Forestry Specialist for the City of St. Petersburg. He has been in the forestry industry for 25 years. The US Forest Service estimates that 36,000,000 trees are lost from communities each year, according to Hay. This is often caused, Hay said, by over-development and lack of preservation. Despite this, Hay told Council, the outlook for the future is promising. When cared for properly, trees can last 200-300 years, providing various measurable benefits. “The annual benefits for a single tree can commonly exceed $1,000,” said Hay. The US Forest Service developed a tool called, “iTree,” which allows a user to determine the benefits of trees over time. The software lets a user input their location, tree species, and tree size; it then provides a detailed list of benefits, and assigns each a dollar value. This includes benefits from carbon dioxide uptake, stormwater mitigation, air pollution removal, and energy usage and emissions. The tool shows annual benefits, as well as benefits as far as 20 years in the future.

CATHY SALUSTRI

By Patrick Heinzen

St. Pete’s Senior Urban Forestry Specialist Dean Hay gave an educational presentation on trees at Gulfport’s Oct. 17 City Council meeting.

Along with this, trees provide benefits such as increasing a property’s value, and shade cover to allow people to spend more time outside. Future Goals Recently, Hay partnered with Gulfport horticulturist Toffer Ross to study Gulfport’s tree canopy. This study found that Gulfport’s tree cover was 23.08%; the average Florida city has a canopy cover of 33.7%. With this study, Hay and Ross considered development, land use, ordinances, and climate to recommend the City set a goal of 30% canopy coverage. With this goal, Gulfport residents could expect over $400,000 in annual measurable benefits.

Following the presentation, Council discussed the future of trees in the city. Mayor Sam Henderson appeared being particularly excited about the 30% canopy coverage goal. Council asked Hay which trees should the City should plant, and at what size. Hay discussed his “Right Place, Right Tree” guide that he developed for St. Petersburg. It details which trees are best for each situation. He ended his presentation by talking about a program he is working towards in St. Petersburg, which allows community members to learn about which trees to plant, and where. Hay believes a program like this could help Gulfport reach the 30% coverage goal.

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Skyway Stories

How the Skyway Marina District Came To Be We had no idea. Back in 2021, when my husband and I were selling our house in west St. Pete and looking for an apartment elsewhere in the city, we didn’t know much about the Skyway Marina District. We’d heard about the rebranding of the area, a 1.5-mile stretch of 34th Street (U.S. 19) between 30th and 54th Avenues South, including some businesses and neighborhoods to the west. But we mostly knew it for its long-gone gay resorts: The Suncoast, demolished in 2007 for a Home Depot that never materialized; and the Flamingo, which opened in 2009. That was demolished in 2019, to be replaced by… Our new home. Yup, these two old gays wound up moving into Marina Walk, the apartment complex that rose from the ashes of The Flamingo. Eight stories and 245 units, painted a blazing white, it was an inescapable sign that something new was happening in the neighborhood. Two other big apartment projects also opened in 2021: Sur Club and Addison Skyway Marina. It was evidence that the Skyway Marina District, in the works since 2013, was finally becoming… a district. I don’t think we were alone in being surprised. We’d never even known there was a marina in the area, let alone one you could walk to. We’d never realized that tony enclaves like Broadwater and Maximo

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Moorings were just a block or two away. Like many who’d traveled down 34th Street South headed to the interstate or the beaches, we’d thought fast-food franchises and no-tell motels told the whole story. But no, there are many stories in this still-growing section of St. Pete — not the least of which are the visionaries who saw the potential here more than a decade ago. “Then and Now” Ride Along A ride-along with Jack Dougherty

through the Skyway Marina District is like paging through one of those “Then and Now” books. “That was a Bob Evans.” (The new Mavis Tires & Brakes at 4900 34th St. S.) “This was a Ponderosa.” (The new SkyWay Lofts, 3900 34th St. S.) “The Addison was an old Kmart.” (Addison Skyway Marina, 3951 34th St. S.) “That used to be a car wash.” (The new Zaxby’s, 3700 34th St. S.) “This used to be a Ramada Inn.” (Grand Villa, now La Orilla, assisted living community, 3600 34th St. S.) “This is where Suncoast Resort used to be.” (Sur Club, 3601 32nd St. S.) Marina Walk

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Third Bank branch, both adjacent to Marina Club, are already open. Dougherty says that a well-known restaurant is going to be built next to the bank, but he’s not revealing any more info except to say, “People are really going to be excited.” But not that long ago, when Dougherty was president of the Skyway Marina Business Association, few shared his dreams of new restaurants, retail, and apartment complexes. As recently as 2016, he’d drive bankers past the expensive homes and picturesque inlets of Broadwater to prove that people with good incomes weren’t afraid to live in the area. But 34th Street South, “where they saw so much that was vacant, so much that was run down,” always killed their interest. The City leaders who shared a vision for the Skyway Marina District also had to face down the doubters. “People were kind of ignorant about what was out there,” remembers former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “It was an area you just drove through; you certainly didn’t want to stop in. We had to change people’s perception.”

Former City Councilmember Steve Kornell agrees. He recalls one potential developer telling him, “What you’re thinking is going to happen in the area is not going to happen for 20 or 30 years.” Rebuilding the Neighborhood But the believers persisted, among them local residents, business leaders, and the City’s Planning and Economic Development Department. In March 2013, a crowd of 250 attended a kickoff meeting at the SPC Allstate Center (a former

insurance headquarters that’s now a training center for public safety). After that, says Kornell, “everything just clicked.” “We really paid attention and pushed and prodded for the things we wanted to see out there,” says Kriseman. A steering committee formed, community meetings held, and, in May 2014, City planners issued The Skyway Marina District Plan. Nearly 100 pages of recommendations, maps, charts, and budgets, it laid down a vision for a “destination district” with three overarching goals: “One: Improve the retail experience; two: Create more redevelopment opportunities; and three: Increase the profits of businesses.” Later that year, during Mayor Kriseman’s first term, City Council approved the plan, and the City sweetened the pot by offering a $1 million incentive for “to the first qualified, mixed-use project,” reported the Tampa Bay Times, “and an incentive of $50,000 for a 5,000-square-foot restaurant.” It would take a while before anyone snapped up those incentives. Fresh and New Misty Bottorf joined the Skyway Marina District Association as executive director — the volunteer group’s only paid position — seven years ago. “When it was still so fresh and new,” she says. Or to put it another way, when nothing much was happening. Publix had demolished its dated

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Going up: Marina Club, a 400-unit, eight-story apartment complex under construction in the Skyway Marina District at 4311 34th St. and the recently opened Public Storage.

supermarket and built a shiny new replacement at the old Bay Pointe Plaza shopping center. Maximo Marina was undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation. But, as City officials and Dougherty had already been finding out, the area remained a hard sell for investors and developers. Dougherty eventually found a bank, Mutual of Omaha, that was willing to take a chance on the area and enabled him to proceed with Marina Walk. But he wasn’t the first developer to submit a site plan. That was Donald Phillips, the managing director of Tampa-based Phillips Development & Realty, who got approval in 2017 to build the $75 million, 296-apartment Sur Club — the one whose storage facility sports the dynamic 55-foot mural visible from I-275. Various delays over the next few years meant that Sur Club didn’t get built until 2021, the same year as Marina Walk and Addison Skyway.

But, as the first to jump in with “a qualified, mixed-use project,” Phillips was awarded the coveted $1 million incentive. What’s Next?

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Well, the biggest news of late is what’s happening to the sprawling 34-acre office campus that once housed the workforce management company Ceridian at 3201 34th St. S. The Miami-based developer Altis Cardinal purchased the campus in 2021, and won approval for its $500 million mixed-use Skyway Village project in a hearing before the City’s Development Review Commission earlier this month. Dougherty sold part of his property, north of Marina Walk, to Orange Belt Holdings, which plans to build an upscale senior living community, The Manhattan. And we’re getting a Craft Kafe! The gluten-free bakery and restaurant, which already has popular out-

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posts in West St. Pete and downtown Pete, is opening a new branch in Marina Village. These two old gays can walk to it.

•There used to be a bowling alley. And a movie theater. Longtime residents remember the way it was. •What the heck is going up in the space in front of Sur Club? •Is the XTC Adult Supercenter a permanent fixture, or will its owner ever sell? I invite the denizens of the district and other interested parties to share their questions, memories, and juicy anecdotes about the Skyway Marina District. As Frank Guerra, the principal and founder of Altis Cardinal, told the St. Pete Catalyst, “We see the Skyway Marina District as the next city center. This development will be the most exciting corner of St. Pete.” Why not join the fun?

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Gulfport Evaluates Impacts

Council Discusses Vulnerability, Watershed Management Plans Living in a beachside community has its benefits and drawbacks. While Gulfportians get to enjoy the water and all the activities that come with it, paradise doesn’t come without some important issues to consider. At the Oct. 17 Gulfport City Council meeting, Justin Keller from Advanced Engineering and Design presented Council with information about a vulnerability assessment and watershed management plan.

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Vulnerability Versus Watershed Management Keller began his presentation by providing the differences between a vulnerability assessment and a watershed management plan. A vulnerability assessment looks at the impacts of severe weather events; it also includes a list of a city’s critical assets. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has guidelines for these assessments. Currently, Gulfport’s assessment is in the inventory stage, as Advanced Engineering and Design puts together that list of critical assets. The watershed management plan will look at Gulfport’s watershed. This plan finds gaps in data that was

The Oct. 17 Gulfport Council meeting had a presentation about its vulnerability and watershed management plans.

previously collected to create a concrete idea of the needs of the watershed. The data includes factors like elevation, land usage, and soil type; using this information allows scientists to understand watershed quality. Both of these are what Keller described as “living documents,” because they can change. Looking to the Future According to Keller, Hurricane Ida-

lia caused the second highest level of flooding recorded in St. Petersburg. Studies done by NOAA show the strength of hurricanes in the Atlantic is increasing, and will continue to increase. Because of this, Keller recommends that the City should update these documents every 10 years. “If the data is out there, we’re going to review it and either use it, or provide a reason why we won’t use it,” said Keller.

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On Oct. 19, the Gulfport Merchants Chamber held an official ribbon-cutting for the Boutique at 49th. Studio 49 recently introduced the section of the beauty salon. Boutique at 49th has a variety of curated items such as clothing, hats, jewelry, makeup, purses, and sunglasses. They sell “must-have items that harmonize perfectly with your refreshed look” the company’s website says. Studio 49 owner Jennifer Gallo-Lee told The Gabber Newspaper the ribbon cutting had “a wonderful turn out.” Gallo-Lee said her boutique partner Sue Lockett is the one behind the boutique’s product selection and decor. “Sue loves decorating and meeting new customers to assist in the boutique,” according to the salon’s website.

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After exploring the store as a reporter, I bought a new ring to add to my collection. The boutique had plenty of earrings, bracelets, and rings for a reasonable price. 2309 49th St. S., Gulfport. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 727-800-6655, studio49ingulfport.godaddysites.com. Lawn Bowling Season The St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club opens for the 2023-24 season Wednesday, Nov. 1. From Nov. 1 through April 30, the club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. The club holds free lessons for first-timers, beginning at 9 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., official games start and go until 11:30 a.m. The club provides equipment for players. Each meeting serves coffee, tea, and other refreshments as people socialize and lawn bowl. Spend your mornings on the green with your club friends. At more than 100 years old, this is the oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in the state, according to its website. It welcomes new members. Call for more information on joining. 536 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

727-344-4240, stpetersburglawnbowling.org. Free SunRunner Pinellas Suncoast Transportation Authority (PTSA) will offer free SunRunner rides for Halloween on Central on Oct. 29. The City of St. Petersburg will close 22 blocks (to vehicles) for Halloween on Central. From noon to 5 p.m., the City encourages attendees to take the rapid transit service for this event. The fare is free all day. “We are happy to provide safe, convenient and reliable service to one of the biggest Halloween bashes in the county,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “With eight stations along the Halloween on Central event zone, the SunRunner will enhance accessibility by eliminating the need to find parking in the EDGE and Grand Central districts.” From MLK to 31st Street North, people in costumes walk up and down Central Avenue celebrating Halloween. This is St. Pete’s largest open-air Halloween event featuring 130 vendors and food trucks. Additionally, take part in fun activities such as candy stations, a witch walk and dance, and kid crafts. halloweenoncentral.com

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city whys Sign of Confusion

Question: When we moved to Gulfport in 2013 there was a sign at the base of a lamp post in Tomlinson Park which read “one lap around park equals ½ mile.” That sign wore out and was recently replaced with a sign reading “three laps around park equals one mile.” Which is it? Have I been using the wrong calculation for all these years? —Susan Bullard Answer: We reached out to Tom Nicholls, Gulfport’s Director of Public Works, about the change. “We do not have any records of when the sign that referenced ‘one lap equals ½ mile’ was replaced but it was not correct. The full lap around is actually 1,914 feet, so three laps would be 1.08 miles. I have asked staff to make the correction to be exact,” said Nicholls. As of Oct. 11, Gulfport staff had measured the distance and installed a new sign.

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arts The Art of Self-Acceptance

Photographer Michelle Caudle Highlights Breast Cancer Survivors “People come in, and then just stop,” says Brenda McMahon, of her Gulfport gallery’s latest exhibit, Radical Self-Acceptance. And no wonder: The exhibit features nearly a dozen stunning photographs of intricate body art captured by Tampa-based photographer Michelle Caudle. But these aren’t just any tattoos. They are badges, tributes, armor – images emblazoned across the chests of breast cancer survivors.

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Beautiful Spark According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. The National Cancer Institute estimates one in eight U.S. women will get diagnosed at some point in their lives. The disease is an epidemic, reflects McMahon, which touches nearly everyone. Which is why she wanted to devote October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to a fundraiser to help those struggling with the illness. After a successful partnership with Susan G. Komen in 2022, she wanted to explore a new concept: survivors who use breast tattoos as a step for healing and reclaiming their bodies. That’s where a “beautiful spark” of a new idea came in, says McMahon. Caudle, who photographs glasswork for McMahon Gallery artist Susan Gott, is also vice president of The Affirmations Project. The nonprofit provides emotional and financial support to cancer and domestic violence survivors in the Tampa Bay area. A signature event for the organization, Caudle revealed, invites breast cancer survivors whose bodies have been altered by surgery to paint an affirming words and images — “blessed,” “gratitude,” or “fighter,” for instance – across their chests. Caudle has photographed this empowerment-through-body-art since 2016. Radical Self-Acceptance began to blossom.

In her new exhibit, Radical Self-Acceptance, Tampa photographer Michelle Caudle highlights breast cancer survivors healing and reclaiming their bodies through breast tattoos. Brenda McMahon Gallery will donate 10% of all gallery sales during October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to support breast cancer survivors.

The Bodies of Warriors It’s easy to see why many gallery visitors initially mistake Caudle’s photographs for paintings. Their lighting is pitch-perfect, with stark black or white backgrounds fading into warm tones of skin, then back into shadow. Complex figures – cranes with feathers arched in flight, flowers drifting on a breeze – gracefully hug the curves of the models’ chests and arms. Archival matte photo paper gives each image the weight and flow of brushwork. Caudle’s composition is equally arresting. Close cropped around survivors’ breasts, there is a feeling of strength-in-vulnerability, beauty-in-alterity. These are not the breasts so readily and regularly sexualized in our advertisements and television; they are the gorgeously real bodies of women warriors. And while survivors’ faces do not appear in Caudle’s photographs, many contain a fascinating details — a silver swoop of earring, bright crimson points of fingernail — that speak to each subject’s personality. Supporting Survivors Since the exhibit opened Oct. 6, McMahon has watched gallery vis-

itors engage with the show with a mix of emotions. Many are wowed; many recognize the contours of their own struggle to reinhabit bodies transformed by cancer. “It has been an incredibly healing show,” she declares. Moreover, the exhibit offers visitors a chance to give back. Through Oct. 31, McMahon Gallery will contribute 10% of gallery sales back to The Affirmations Project. Many of the artists currently on exhibit will also match this donation with 10% of their own proceeds. McMahon happily recalls the exhibit’s opening night, when many of the models were present to see the work they had helped to create. “They stood back and said, ‘I never realized how beautiful I am.’” For her, this is the central message of her exhibit: “Radical Self-Acceptance. Because it is a radical act for women to love themselves.” Radical Self-Acceptance, Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S., #104, Gulfport. Through Oct. 31: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. brendamcmahongallery.com; 727-4540453.

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food A Slice of French Heaven

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I had to get the French Breakfast ($10.90) which included a French croissant, a whole French baguette, butter, jam, and a cup of hot coffee.

French cuisine is classic. The cooking methods, techniques, and ingredients are timeless. As a classically trained chef, French cuisine holds a special place in my heart. Who doesn’t love luscious sauces laden with cream? Or flaky desserts layered with butter? It’s rich, decadent, and simple all at once. Marquise Café is a slice of French heaven in South Pasadena (with a second location in Dunedin). It reminds me of a street-side café you’d find in Paris, complete with an authentic French menu and a chef who is as sweet as she is talented. French Brunch On my visit to Marquise Café, I dined with friend who is a longtime regular and top fan of the restaurant. She described it like having “a home-cooked lunch in Grandma’s dining room,” and she was spot on. The inside is small, quaint, and cozy. The brunch menu is host to a number of items including crêpes, galettes, sandwiches, omelettes, sweets, and French specialities (i.e: escargots, French onion soup, pate, and frog legs). Stéphane, the owner and chef of Marquise Café, explained how she imports her flour directly from France to make her croissants and baguettes. It’s better quality than

the ultra-processed American flour and makes for a higher quality, authentic product. Stéphane’s croissants are exquisite, like something out of a tasty fairy tale dream. I ordered the Tenderness Croissant ($6.95) with peanut butter, strawberry jam, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream on a French croissant. (I’ve been craving a PB&J lately.) My god, it was magical. We also enjoyed the Brie Croissant ($11.50) with raspberry jam, ham, brie cheese, and spinach salad. Très magnifique! And I had to get the French Breakfast ($10.90) which included a French croissant, a whole French baguette, butter, jam, and a cup of hot coffee. (Carbs, anyone?) It was quite possibly the most adorable breakfast I have ever enjoyed.

Marquise Café closes between brunch and dinner. Stéphane flips her restaurant to serve a beautiful French meal with rotating weekly specials. Everything is made from scratch, and made with love. The week we dined, the menu featured escargots in garlic butter sauce ($11.50) and French burrata ($12.50) appetizers. For dinner, try the Daube Provencale ($29; marinated beef, slow cooked with onions, tomatoes and garlic served with mashed potatoes) or the duck confit with potatoes au gratin ($32). You can also pre-order classic French dinners (minimum two entrées with four days notice) like cassoulet, foie gras, bouillabaisse, and duck à l’orange. But whatever you do, don’t skip dessert. The chocolate mousse ($8.90) is one of Stéphane’s specialties. It’s gluten-free and made with Belgian chocolate. It has no added sugar, so it’s rich without being overly sweet. And, it’s delightfully fluffy. I could eat it for days by the bucketful. Other delicious desserts include her lemon tartlet with homemade lemon curd ($8.90) and her creme brûlée ($8.90) with its crispy, torched crust. Fall in love all over again with French cuisine at Marquise Cafe. Bon appétit! Marquise Café, 2525 Pasadena Ave. S., South Pasadena. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.3 p.m./5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m./5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., closed Mondays. 727-367-2233, marquisecafe.com

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“I don’t respond well to women in hoodies.” —Kevin Stanley, sharing his inner thoughts

“Wait, we ran outta Gabbers?” —Town Shores resident, Ron Wilson finding an empty bin

“I’m bringing all my [North End] Taphouse open mic experience to Nashville in January.” —Local musician Ben Roger, on his upcoming move

“I’m in Ohio when I belong at the Tiki Bar. Missing Gulfport.” —Susan Phillips, on her first week back up north

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Field of Screams, FEARville, and Witches Walk ARTofficial Intelligence The robots are coming! The Morean teamed up with The St. Pete Robot Exchange to feature robotic artwork by 44 Florida artists. Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.5 p.m. $14-20. 727-822-7872, moreanartscenter.org. Toddler Storytime Littles and their bigs are welcome for Halloween-themed stories, songs, and movement followed by trick-ortreating around the library. Don’t forget your costume! Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10:15 a.m. 727-893-1074, mygulfport. us/gpl. Trunk or Treat The City of St. Pete Beach brings trunk or treating to Horan Park. Don’t forget the costumes! Enjoy candy, Kona Ice, and music. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. 5-6:30 p.m. 727367-2735, stpetebeach.org. Movies in the Park Watch the 1991 film of The Addams Family in downtown St. Pete. Enjoy live music as you find the perfect spot in the park. The movie begins at dusk (around 7 p.m.). Grab snacks and drinks from St. Pete food trucks and vendors. North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 5:30-9 p.m. 727-824-7802, ptb.wildapricot.org.

Friday, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 29 & Tuesday, Oct. 31 Field of Screams TASCO’s Halloween tradition returns with a “Beyond the Bayou” theme. Embark on an immersive journey through an eerie landscape of twisted gardens, murky waters, and haunting legends. Pinellas Pioneer Settlement at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 3010 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. $10-15. 727-892-5060, stpeteparksrec.org/fieldofscreams.

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Friday, Oct. 27 FEARville A haunted hayride, a haunted house, and the Oddville Circus of the Strange and Macabre are just a few of the features you’ll find at DK Farms & Gardens’ Halloween spectacular, best for visitors 14 years and up. Come back during the day for pony rides, a pumpkin patch, and more all-ages autumnal fun. DK Farms & Gardens, 1750 Lake Ave. SE, Largo. Oct. 27-28, & 31. 6-10 p.m. $27-35. 727348-0818, dkfarmsandgardens. com/fall. Gulfport Community Players: Volunteer Job Fair Open House Socialize with other community theater contacts, explore volunteer opportunities, and tour the building and workshops. Check out the Players’ 2024 productions soon on their website. Back Door Theater, 1619 49th St. S., Gulfport. 7 p.m. 727-322-0316, gulfportcommunityplayers.org. I Put a Spell on You Sara DelBeato, Ann Morrison, Ericka Womack,

and Resident Music Director Michael Raabe bring you an evening of covers and monster mash-ups of your favorite Halloween inspired hits. Simply mesmerizing! freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. $20-35. 727-4985205, freefalltheatre.com. Beach Concert This October concert series features the Aerosmith Tribute band. Set up your blankets and chairs with your friends and family. Check out the food, beer, wine, and other drinks available to purchase. Then, sit back and enjoy some live music. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. 7 p.m. 727-363-9246, spbrec.com.

Saturday, Oct. 28 Island Sisters by Micki Berthelot Morency. Four women from across the world meet at a college counseling session and forge an unbreakable bond that anchors them through many challenges in their lives to come. Discuss this debut novel with its author, a noted local

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writer and women and children’s advocate, while enjoying mimosas and brunch at the Woodson’s Books, Bubbles, and Brunch Club. Registration required. The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, 2240 9th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 10:30 a.m. $20. 727-323-1104, woodsonmuseum.org. Witches of Gulfport Parade and Dance Grab your pointy hat and broom and fly off to downtown Gulfport for the sixth annual gathering of local witches, ghouls, and goblins. Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Drunken Taco and ends with a rousing dance and costume contest at Tiki Bar & Grill. Tiki Bar & Grill, 5519 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 12-8 p.m. facebook. com/events/2459806454177706. Halloween Bash Join your Gulfport neighbors for a trunk-or-treat, games, costume contest, and haunted house. Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 5-8 p.m. 727-893-1068, mygulfport. us/recreation/rec.

es – plus candy stations; witch walk and dance; strolling skeletons; and kid crafts! Central Avenue between MLK (9th) Street and 31st Street, St. Petersburg. 12-5 p.m. halloweenoncentral.com. Gulfport Haunted Walking Tour Discover the shady side of our sunny little village as you visit Gulfport’s most haunted sites on this delightfully spooky walking tour. The Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. 8 p.m. $25. 727-201-8687, gulfporthistoricalsociety.org. Monday, Oct. 30 Halloween Fun Run Don’t miss out on this Spooky Paws Halloween Fun Run. Dress up in your best costume. Bring canned food, toys, and other items for an animal shelter donation drive. Each item donated equals one raﬄe ticket for a chance to win a pair of Saucony running shoes. St. Pete Running Company, 6986 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 6:30 p.m. 727800-5043, stpeterunningco.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Babytime Boofest Make a footprint ghost with your little ones 2 years and younger (older siblings also welcome). Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10:15 p.m. 727893-1074, mygulfport.us/gpl. Radical Self Acceptance: Redefining Beauty This exhibit honors breast cancer awareness month by showcasing photographs of breast cancer survivors/warriors and their tattoos, and by donating 10% of all sales proceeds to The Affirmation Project. Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 727-454-0453, theaﬃrmationsproject.com Wednesday, Nov. 1 ART in AUTUMN A showcase of the work of members of Gulfport’s own Town Shores Art Guild. Suntan Arts Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 727-367-3818, suntanart.org

Trick or Treat Trail Treasure Island offers a howling good time for little ghouls and goblins, including a costume contest, interactive entertainers, goody bags, trick-or-treating, inflatables, and more. Treasure Bay Golf, Tennis, & Recreation Center, 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island. 6-8 p.m. 727-547-4575, mytreasureisland.org. Haunted Paddle Tour Kayak into the night on this Halloween haunted paddle tour and costume party. All are welcome to dress up for this tour along the bay. Don’t forget to bring something to drink for the hour and a half trip. Reservations are required, call to reserve your spot. Gandy Beach Mangroves, 13498 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg. 8 p.m. $5080. 727-565-6421, goodvibeskayakrentals.com. Sunday, Oct. 29 Halloween on Central St. Petersburg’s largest open-air Halloween event features 130 Tampa Bay makers, food trucks, and small business-

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Sundays 10:00am Holy Eucharist Wednesdays 11:00am Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing

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“St. Alban's is an inviting faith community striving to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So, no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.”

Messianic Congregation

United Fellowship

AN EPISCOPAL CONGREGATION 330 85th Avenue • St. Pete Beach Reverend Omar Reyes

727-360-8406 • www.StAlbanStPeteBeach.org

Good Shepherd Old Catholic Church 2728 53rd St. S. Gulfport, FL 33707 (Entrance on 28th Ave.)

Where ALL are welcome at the Lord’s table. Come and See... Sunday Mass 9:30am www.goodshepherdocc.net 727-403-7178

St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop 5124 Gulfport Ave S. 33707

Hours 10 AM to 2PM Wednesday to Saturday

Afﬁliated with

St Vincent’s Episcopal Church

5441 9 th Ave N. • St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Sunday Services 10AM Misa en Español: Domingos 12PM

Paradise Lutheran Church

on Treasure Island 10255 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island

Sunday Service

10am with Holy Communion

727-360-5739

paradiseluth102@gmail.com paradiselutheran.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

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. 10+ years experience. Call/text to 727-248-0714 or email to nspence@clearnumbers.biz

Caregivers

HANDS N HEART IN HOME CARE LLC

Assistance with personal care, medication reminders, meal planning, light housekeeping, short errands, feeding, bed, bathe/ shower. To the comfort of your home. Compassionate care to meet all your needs. Contact HandsAndHeart4you@yahoo.com, 727481-4722 or 727-623-2410.

DO YOU NEED HELP IN YOUR HOME?

Alice’s Companion Care Services can help with transportation to appointments, meal prep, laundry, groceries, light housekeeping, socializing, or respite care. Reviews on Google. Less expensive than an agency, and one reliable caregiver. Free Meet & Greet. 727-900-5648. Serving the Beaches.

HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS OF ST. PETE BEACH

Providing in-home health care services to the greater St Petersburg Area. Personal, companion, complex care, post-surgery, respite care, and more. Family and veteran owned local business. Accepting private pay, VA, and Long-term health insurance. Licensed, insured, and bonded; all employees are W2. Free consultation: 727914-7472. Hwcg.com/St-Pete-Beach.com. AHCA #2999995153.

LOOKING FOR ONE RELIABLE AND TRUST WORTHY CAREGIVER?

I am an experienced companion/caregiver with references who can provide the following services: transportation to/from appointments, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, light meal prep, socialization, help with cell phones, Facebook, and more! Call Alice’s Companion Care Services: 727-433-0278.

If you have questions about advertising, please email us at advertising@thegabber.com or call 727-321-6965! Deadline: Friday 3 p.m. Cleaning / Housekeeping

Home Improvement

HOUSEKEEPING BY TARA

THE TRASH QUEEN: OVERWHELMED WITH THE MESS?

Reliable, efficient, excellent references. Call or text Tara at 727-641-0975.

A TOUCH OF CLASS JANITORIAL SERVICE

Free estimate: 727-322-1300. We provide a service that meets all specific needs. Weekly, monthly, or a one-time cleaning. Affordable, dependable, experienced, and professional. Ceiling fans, trash, floors, window seals, laundry, refrigerators, baseboards, ovens, windows, etc. Licensed and insured since 2001. Computer Service

JS COMPUTER REPAIR

Mobile computer repair – $40 per visit/hour – 727-643-0697; jscomputerrepair.com Electrical

AC ELECTRIC 727-345-3108

Over 30 years experience. Residential & commercial, new or remodel work, service upgrades, lightning arrestors, fans and lighting installed. State license #ER0007653.

Handy Person

CLEAN UP CLEAN UP CLEAN UP XERISCAPING/PLANTS MULCH

Skilled labor, anything around the house from A-Z. Weeding, rock gardens cleaned, lawn maintanence, leaves removed, mulch, sod, and plants installed. Small trees planted and removed. Pressure washing. Electrical consults available. Free estimates. 30 years experience. Locally St. Pete /Gulfport: 407-244-6045. James: 407-244-6045. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTER OR REFINISHING OF FURNITURE Great deals on all painting jobs, very clean work. Cabinets, furniture, interior or exterior paint jobs. Now offering pressure washing! Free estimates; call 727-320-6420. HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical: ceiling fans, lighting, switches, outlets, and other devices. Plumbing: faucets, valves, and other fixtures. Door locks and cabinet hardware. Flips to problem solving and rental punch lists. References upon request. David: 727-851-7548. HANDYMAN SEMI-RETIRED All types of repairs. Small jobs welcome. Quality work at reasonable prices. Honest. Reliable. Free estimates. John: 727-410-2201. SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER At discount prices! Free estimates. Frame and finish work. Clearwater, Gulfport, and Pinellas Park areas. Call the Door Doctor. Gus: 727-644-6194.

My team will clean-up/clean-out, inside and out. Organizing, dumping, recycling, odd jobs, yard and maintenance work. Free estimate! We are licensed and insured, with truck and trailer. Call/text 845-866-3867.

AMERICAN BUILDERS GROUP LLC

Residential/Commercial. All phases of remodeling or renovations. Roofs, kitchens, baths, room additions, new construction, doors, windows, stone or concrete work, flooring, and much, much more. Free estimates. CCC 1333727 CGC 059964. 727410-7323.

DARCY ROOFING LLC

Residential/Commercial. All roofing types T.P.O., tapered systems, shingle, metal, tile, & flat roofs. Great prices, best warranties. Our general contracting division also does kitchens, baths, additions, new construction, and much, much more. Free estimates. CCC 1333727 CGC 059964. 727-410-7323.

KEITH THE ROOFER

“Quality Through The Roof.” Free estimates, 24-hour emergency service available. Residential & Commercial. 20+ years experience. All types of roofs. Lic. # CCC 1334641. Call 727-768-5140.

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAY EXTENSIONS, & REPAIRS

Custom concrete patios, driveway extensions, custom steps, & all types of concrete repairs. Storage Building slabs. Over 35 years experience. Call Mark for a free estimate: 813-859-2023. Lawn & Landscape

James Fox Tree Service Owner/Operator for over 25 years “We make your trees feel beautiful”

Trees Cleaned • Bobcat Services Stump Grinding • Hazardous Limb Removal Storm and Roof Protection • Insured

727-322-1849 or 727-215-8601

LIC#0700008985

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NEW OFFICE 5217 Gulfport Blvd

Landscape L andscape Installs Installs (residential and commercial)

sod, s od, llighting, ighting, llarge arge ttree ree and palm a nd p alm iinstalls, nstalls, and yard a nd y ard ccleanups. leanups.

Contact: Junglegirlslandscaping@gmail.com Phone: 727-947-2423

CLEAN UP YARD - CLEAN OUT HOUSES Tree work, yard work, big/small tree removal, hauling, trim/rake, pressure cleaning, garage cleanout, handyman. Call Sylvester: 727460-8721.

YARD CLEAN UP 727-641-9033

Leaves, trees, weeds, etc. Call for estimate: 727-641-9033.

GOOD RIDDANCE LANDSCAPING: 727-265-6454

Great work with great prices. We do it all. Check us out on Google at Good Riddance Landscaping. 727-265-6454. Miscellaneous Service

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP MEETS THURSDAYS

Pasadena Community Church / Life Enrichment Building / Classroom 3c, 227 70th St. S., St. Petersburg, Fl 33707. Free, no registration, 7 p.m. Call 727-410-1569 for more information. Website: https://dbstampabay.org

NOTARY SERVICES - $10

The Gabber now provides Notary Services. In office only at 2908-B Beach Blvd S. in Gulfport. Our Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.

HB HAULING SERVICES

Hauling Services Available. We do everything from junk removal, demo, debris removal, estate clean out, and so much more. 12ft. dump trailer. Mention The Gabber and get a discount. Call or text Kenny Baschuk at 727-793-5816 for free estimates.

Big or Small, We Haul it All. Eviction/hoarder/property cleanouts. Shed/fence removal, carpet removal, garage/storage clean outs. Too much stuff, let us help! Fully Licensed and Insured. Free estimates. Lamys Hauling and Removal Service. 727-5016464. Lamyshaulingandremoval.com.

Bobbles & Bags in John’s Pass needs parttime help weekends & nights, 4-9p.m. Great pay, great atmosphere. Call 727-430-0276.

Painting SEASONS BEST PAINTING & CONTRACTING, LLC Interior/exterior painting and power washing services. Over 25 years of experience. 727-506-3677. Licensed/insured. Lic. #C-11623

ARNEY’S PAINTING INC.

30 years experience. Painting expert plus wallpaper hanging and removing. Lic. #C9579. Call Arney: 727-900-3459. PINNIX PAINTING, INC. In business locally since 1980. Interior, exterior, commercial, residential. Free Estimates. Lic. #C4334. Call 727-504-1508.

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. Professional Services

Trauma. Anxiety. Depression. Self- Esteem. There is hope for a better tomorrow. Gulfport Counseling Center Mark Sieg, LCSW, CAP 727- 251- 2319

marksieg@gulfportcounselingcenter.com gulfportcounselingcenter.com

Automotive

F150 CREW CAB , 2006

4-door, silver, tool box, newer tires, 300K + orig. miles. (1) owner. $3,500. Mike - 727-4607779. Card of Thanks POWERFUL PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solves all problems, who lights all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who give me the divine gifts to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you, in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted, without mentioning the favor, only your initials should appear at the bottom. TTD

For Sale

BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM 1994

One owner since new, 36k original miles, cold A/C, all power, cruise, runs excellent. $1,950. 727-748-9117. General GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341.

Legal Notices

Help Wanted

Moving / Hauling

JUNK REMOVAL FULL SERVICE

LADIES FASHION ACCESSORY STORE LOOKING FOR HELP

The Perfect Part-Time Job! Flexible Hours...Tell Us When You Want To Work... Supplement Your Income By Helping A Senior!

Call Us Today At (727) 401-4700! License #: 234757, 299994709

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes, Jeremy S. Clark, LLC will register the fictitious name Clark Hartpence Law with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations Tallahassee, Florida. Business location 10812 Gandy Blvd. St. Petersburg, Florida 33702, Pinellas County. FICTITIOUS NAME Notice given that Pink Java, LLC, shall engage in business under the fictitious name “Castles From Coffee to Corks” in Pinellas County, Florida, to register said name with Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant section 865.09 Florida Statutes. DBA PROPERTY WATCH NINJAS Seaking Shellter LLC is hereby advertising the following fictitious name with the intent to do business under “Property Watch Ninjas”. Will file to register name with Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

Yard / Garage Sale

GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Annual plant sale at the Garden Club of St. Pete (500 Sunset Dr. S., by Park St.). October 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hardy plants, orchids, pots, yard art, and gifts.

Property Managers

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & LEASING SERVICES

Home Equity Loans for

ALL CREDIT TYPES

Loren Morgan 813-965-6967

Vacation Rentals SHORT TERM GULFPORT WINTER RENTALS Various studio, one and two bedroom apartments available for monthly winter rentals in 2024. Fully furnished with linens and cookware supplied. All utilities plus internet included in the rent. Great locations within walking distance to downtown and library. Call 781-325-5965.

Commercial Properties for Rent

lmorgan@associateshomeloan.com NMLS#1454682

NEWLY RENOVATED COMMERCIAL SPACE 49TH STREET S. 464 ft sq newly remodeled commercial space ideal for an office, salon or shop. Private bathroom & beautiful terrazzo flooring available Nov 1! Has 2 parking spots; $850 / month + utilities. 727-265-2496.

Property owners! The Blue Waters Team from Berkshire Hathaway offers full service management: marketing, tenant screening, leasing, 24/7 maintenance and a dedicated website, rentahomewithus.com. Ashtin Brock and Dan Heroux: 727-422-3686. We maximize your investment potential!

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED LINE ADS ONLINE!

Real Estate For Rent

RENOVATED APARTMENT RENTALS! HALF OFF FIRST MONTH

Near downtown St. Pete just minutes from the beach. This home is upgraded and renovated - come see it! Text or call our office: 205-5370207. You can reach our leasing agent at 727608-3593. CHARMING 3 BEDROOM BEACH HOME FOR RENT Charming house in Arts District; two bedrooms, one bath, plus Sunroom. Can be office or bedroom. Central air, freshly painted interior, new tile, working fireplace, utilities included, huge yard, laundry on-site. $3,000/ month; 1 year lease. Call/text: 813-922-5633. HOUSE FOR RENT Cute, clean, well-maintained house. 3 bed/1 bath. Nice neighbors, very close to Gulfport. 2134 Quincy St S. $1,875, includes water. First and last. No dogs, but other pets are okay. 727-565-3908. Please TEXT; I will return call.

Real Estate For Sale

BEACHWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

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New on Market!

2814 54th St. S, Gulfport

Offered for $615,000

Gulfport’s only resident owned mobile home park. 2 bed/1.5 bath, carport, on-site laundry, nicely updated. Only $240/month HOA; includes water, gas, lawn, pool, & clubhouse. $159,000. Call 727-320-6062.

Live the dream in this quintessential 2BR/2A vintage 958SF cottage located on two lots & NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE! Ideally located less than 2 blocks to the vibrant waterfront downtown area with its restaurants, shopping, art walks, weekly fresh market, & much more! The home’s structure & wood floors are made of prized Miami Dade Pine known for its strength, density, resistance to termites & beauty. Natural gas has been brought to the home and only needs to be hooked up to the fireplace & appliances. The oversized outside area with a storage building is a gardener’s delight with areas of tranquil bamboo & vegetation.

For information, call or text Sharon Lardieri, Century 21 Integra, at 727-455-3556. 30

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Gulfport Real Estate Sales

6318 Pasadena Point Blvd. (Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club) This 2001 home has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, and 6,338 square feet. It listed for $3,380,000 and sold for $3,100,000.

Find More Home Sales at thegabber.com. Here’s what homes sold in Gulfport Oct. 13-19

6343 Vista Verde Dr. E. (Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club) This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhouse, built in 2003, has 2,332 square feet. It listed for $749,000 and sold for $737,000.

CAMERON HEALY

6319 9th Ave. S. (Stetson) This 1951 home has three bedrooms, one bath, and 1,075 square feet. It listed for $429,000 and sold for $427,000. 1829 58th St. S. (Tangerine) This three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home, built in 1955, has 1,456 square feet. It listed for $385,000 and sold for $350,000. 4520 26th Ave. S. (Marina) This two-bedroom, one-bath home, built in 1951, has 900 square feet. It listed and sold for $399,000. 1107 Hull St. S. (Stetson) This two-bedroom, one-bath home, built in 1949, has 864 square feet. It listed for $369,900 and sold for $370,000.

2609 Tifton St. S. (Marina) This two-bedroom, two-bath home, built in 1957, has 1,266 square feet. It listed for $639,900 and sold for $688,000.

5401 13th Ave. S. (Tangerine) This two-bedroom, one-bath home, built in 1951, has 822 square feet. It listed for $345,000 and sold for $350,000.

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