The Gabber: November 2, 2023

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Fish On!

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Few things are more Floridian than fish spread. (OK, maybe key lime pie and Cuban sandwiches). As I traipsed around the Gulf Beaches sampling this signature appetizer, I never knew

there was so much variation in recipes. How could something so ubiquitously Florida be so totally different at some of the most popular restaurants? For this Top Tastes, my moth-

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Town Shores I am a resident of Town Shores and live in a first-floor unit in one of the buildings that face the north and south docks. On Oct. 25 at around 5:30 a.m., I stepped out onto my patio and I immediately observed a Gulfport police patrol car, traveling south down 59th Street. The officer was using the car’s spotlight to shine light onto carports, and buildings, soon approaching the marina and again shined his light thoroughly on both docks. Shortly after, the officer continued driving south towards the maintenance parking lot, and proceeded with the same routine.

Witnessing this event provided me with an increased sense of safety as both a resident of Town Shores and Gulfport. I believe this officer, as well

as the Gulfport Police Department, deserve additional recognition for their active involvement in our community’s safety.

Sincere regards from community resident, —Frank Ottomanelli, Gulfport

Ask Toffer Just want to say, this article by Toffer is my favorite Gabber article so far. I just moved into my home in July but, boy are you right about that icky black tarp. Why???

Anywho, your piece practically read my mind as I renovate my yard this fall. I appreciate the solution-forward advice and will be saving my cardboard for use!

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opinion Trees, Trees, and More Trees April Thanos’ Town Hall Meeting Nothing is nicer on a hot summer day than walking down shady, tree-lined streets. Especially after a hot summer like we just had, the importance of this is even greater. Trees make every street and each home look more inviting and cooler.

They are good for residents, business and property values.

Trees add to the character of Gulfport — one of the things attendees at Gulfport on the Edge found most important.

We are losing trees — people are building bigger homes and homes on previously empty lots (often that had trees), our laurel oaks are aging out and need to come down, plus people build pools and home additions that take out trees.

We currently have a tree canopy of 23% and Gulfport city council voted to increase it to 30%. This year we put $30,000 in the City budget for trees and that will be a start towards the 30%.

We can do more! St Pete has an Urban Forestry plan and I think we should talk about doing something similar. Dean Hay, who works for St. Pete will talk to us about this program and what we as residents can do to add trees and protect the ones we have.

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news Visions of 49th

Gulfport & St. Pete Host 49th Street South Visioning Meetings

By Patrick Heinzen

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The project plans to beautify 49th Street South, from First Avenue South to Boca Ciega Bay.

Do you have ideas on how to improve your community? This might be the place for you. That is, if you live near 49th Street South. Gulfport City Councilmember Ian O’Hara (Ward IV) partnered with St. Petersburg City Councilmember John Muhammad (District 7) to put together a beautification project along the street.

This initiave follows a three-pronged approach of improving the sidewalks, providing parking, and switching from a four-lane road to a two-lane road. Another major part of this project is the creation of a business district in the area. O’Hara and Muhammad are working together to host a series of visioning meetings for the community to voice their ideas.

At 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, O’Hara and Muhammad

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will host another visioning meeting at the Gulfport Neighborhood Meeting Center (1617 49th St. S.). The goal is to discuss improvements and visions for the future of the Gulfport and St. Petersburg sides of 49th Street South.

“We want to put together the core so we can start to move forward with the project in January,” said O’Hara.

“We’re getting to the point where we have some concrete ideas on what we can get done.”

All residents are welcome to attend the meeting, and talk about what they think is necessary.

“Who doesn’t want to improve a part of their community that can be improved?” said O’Hara.

For more information, contact Ian O’Hara at iohara@ mygulfport.us, or 727-826-7355.

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A New Twist on Tradition

Three New Historic Markers Have Landed in Gulfport

By Patrick Heinzen

CATHY SALUSTRI

The new marker placed along the Tangerine Greenway describes the history of the Gulfport Trolley.

History is the most important part of what makes cities unique.

At least, that’s what Gulfport Historical Society board member Cathy Salustri Loper believes. Because of this, Gulfport Arts and Heritage (Gulfport Historical Society), along with the City of Gulfport, a grant, and an anonymous donation, purchased and installed three new historical markers across Gulfport. One of the markers is placed in front of the City’s first library (now Pia’s Trattoria). The other two markers are at Williams Pier, and along the historic trolley line at the Tangerine Greenway.

the GHS board, who agreed to start working towards implementing it in Gulfport.

Seven years later, that work has paid off. With support from the Gulfport City Council, a Gecko World Grant from the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce, an anonymous donor, and Gulfport Historical Society funds, the markers are in place. Former Gulfport History Museum curator Joey Vars researched the history for each of the markers, made of granite and inlaid in

City Support Gulfport City Council has worked closely with Gulfport Arts & Heritage to make this happen. Council

Markers continued on page 10

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Gulfport Historical Markers Traditional markers that feature a metal sign on a post have two main drawbacks. They are susceptible to high winds; during tropical storms and hurricanes, they can come off their posts and sail through the air as a projectile. They also create a visual break to the landscape, and stand out compared to the background. While on a road trip, Salustri Loper drove through Florence, Alabama. There, she saw a historical marker carved directly into the sidewalk. She was so impressed with this design she brought the idea to

the sidewalk. The interesting part?

They are made by monumental masons, or companies that make headstones.

“Headstones are built to last,” said Salustri Loper. “The markers don’t require much maintenance, and are resistant to wind and rain.”

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The Diverse History of Childs Park — Part Two More Than 110 Years of This St. Pete Neighborhood Once known for abundant farms and groves, the neighborhoods of St. Petersburg’s Childs Park have a diverse history. Here is part two of “The Diverse History of Childs Park” from last week’s story. Read the story online at thegabber.com.

Boom-Time Expansion Additional suburbs appeared during the early 1920s. Beginning in the summer of 1922 on lands immediately south of the Pinellas Trail between 37th and 46th Streets, many of the original lots in Fuller’s Garden Homes exceeded two acres. Industrial sites replaced most homes and gardens in Fuller’s Garden Homes after 1950.

In January 1923, Edgar Linn began selling lots in Victory Heights. He bought this acreage — between 5th Avenue South and the Pinellas Trail, from 46th to 49th Streets South — from Henry H. Victory. In 1924, Vinsetta Park became a hot spot on the other side of the Trail, between 44th and 49th Streets South.

In early 1924, the Sunny Slope neighborhood formed south of 18th Avenue South, near the former Ostrich Farm. Lots sold for as low as $800. South of this area, Dr. Julius Arthur Childs had donated land for Childs Park Elementary School, which also opened in 1924.

Located between the trolley line and the new school, developers touted Sunny Slope as a subdivision

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Grapefruit groves grew throughout the Childs Park area a century ago.

“where a little means a lot.”

A century ago, ads proclaimed that the sweet grapefruit grown at Golden Glow Groves required no sugar. Soon thereafter, the trees located on Golden Glow lands between 46th and 49th Streets South, from 20th to 22nd Avenues South, became homesites.

Gulfport developer William Roe began selling lots in his Tangerine Gardens subdivision in October 1925. The are north of 18th Avenue South, near Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary School, became one of the last marketed before the land boom came to an end.

A Shared Separation Despite their unique characteristics, Childs Park’s subdivisions shared a similar demography: no Black homeowners lived in Childs Park before the 1920s.

Many white homeowners expected their local government to maintain segregation. They implored mayors and City Council members to pass ordinances that would prohibit nearby Black residential districts. White residents occasionally formed “protective associations” to maintain the “character” of their neighborhoods.

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Neighborhoods west of 34th Street South remained all-white during the early 1950s. As Black residents began to move into areas south and west of Jordan Park and Campbell Park, some real estate brokers began to use scare tactics.

These agents played upon the fears of white residents. White property owners sold low, brokers handsomely profited, and neighborhoods quickly transitioned.

By the late 1960s, Thirteenth

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1978. Lacking air conditioning, the once-ornate campus suffered from mold, mildew, and cracked plaster.

Despite the district spending nearly $600,000 to maintain the building between 1989 and 1994, the school closed in June 1995. Subsequently, a wrecking ball demolished the school.

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Built as the Sunshine Masonic lodge in 1924, this structure now serves as the home of the Christ Centered Church of God in Christ.

Street Heights, Cromwell Heights, and other neighborhoods north of Lake Maggiore had majority Black populations.

Fairmount Park Elementary opened in Sept. 1957. At that time, no Black students lived near the school. The first Black teacher transferred to the school a decade later.

Black residents began to move into homes in eastern Childs Park by the 1960s. A decade later, many neighborhoods throughout Childs Park had experienced a similar pattern of brief integration, followed by a relatively rapid resegregation.

Why did this happen? Hateful racial stereotypes persisted. Redlining (per the New York Times, “government maps that outlined areas where Black residents lived and were therefore deemed risky investments”) and other practices discouraged white residents from remaining in — or moving into — Childs Park’s neighborhoods.

Childs Park Elementary had a few Black students in 1967. Three years later, the proportion soared to 40%.

vices at 4668 15th Ave. S. in the early 1950s. After the flock moved to a new building on 54th Avenue North, this structure became the home of Ebenezer New Testament Church of God. Services for the Childs Park United Methodist Church began under large oak trees near the intersection of 18th Avenue and 40th Street South in 1920. After Dr. J.A. Childs donated land, the congregation built a house of worship. Membership soared to nearly 700 by the 1960s, but declined to under 50 by the new millennium.

Although Childs Park United Methodist welcomed members of all races by the 1960s, the church held its last service in June 2002. Presently, its 1925 masonry and brickstone structure serves as the home of the Rock of Jesus Missionary Baptist Church.

Childs Park Elementary became a fundamental school in the fall of

Efforts to improve Childs Park’s long-neglected neighborhood institutions have occurred during the last quarter-century. A major school renovation plan announced in August 1999 led to the reconstruction of Fairmount Park Elementary. Classes at Jamerson Elementary began in 2002.

The former Childs Park Elementary campus expanded from 5.5 acres to nearly 20, after the demolition of more than 50 homes. Presently, this is the home of Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Also, a newly rebuilt Gulfport Elementary School reopened 20 years ago that serves many Childs Park families.

Since its construction in Dec. 1977, the Childs Park Community Center has enjoyed enhanced programs.

Later, a pool opened in July 2002.

Since then, the neighborhood obtained a public library branch.

Later in life, Childs developed the Big Bayou and Bayou Bonita areas.

A longtime user of the trolley system, he appered in a St. Petersburg Times photograph, standing next to a streetcar during its last Big Bayou run in Jan. 1948. L.D. Childs passed away in June 1952, at the age of 86.

Midlife Challenges Although court-mandated busing integrated Pinellas County schools after 1971, patterns of white flight in Childs Park continued.

As white residents left the area, church members who once lived nearby now commuted for fellowship.

St. Andrews Russian Serbian Orthodox Church began to offer ser-

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St. Pete’s World Traveler Meet Amy Zent

When Amy Zent was growing up in Nine Mile, Indiana, she would sometimes look down the lane that ran past her family’s farm and dream about traveling. Now, at 87, with an impressive pile of old passports stamped with destinations across the globe, the St. Pete resident has learned something important about going on adventures.

“Once you start, it’s hard to stop!” she laughs.

North to the Future If you could move your family anywhere in the United States, you probably wouldn’t choose Utqiagvik.

This Alaskan town, formerly known as Barrow, is located 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle. There, January averages about -15°F and zero hours of sunlight.

Nevertheless, that’s exactly where Zent, with her husband Stan and their two-year-old son Sherman, ended up in 1962. The Zents, both teachers, had seen an advertisement for positions teaching in Alaskan villages in an educators’ newsletter and thought it might be fun to give it a go in America’s second newest state.

Zent recalls plenty of hardships from those days. You had to order your food supplies a year in advance and the plumbing arrangements were (ahem) primitive. But she also remembers many kind neighbors, her family’s beautiful handmade fur par-

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kas, and everybody’s favorite kitchen miracle: cake mix. Folks in Barrow just couldn’t get enough of it.

Floating A-klong After two years in Alaska, the Zents returned to Indiana. But they didn’t stay long. A visit to an international school recruitment conference in New

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York soon found them on the way to their next new home – in Thailand.

It couldn’t have been less like Alaska. Their house in Bangkok was perched over a klong – a street-like canal packed with narrow boats hauling huge piles of fresh produce and other market goods. Zent hailed such a boat for her rides to and from work.

Rather than working at a small village school, the Zents now taught at a well-appointed academy, instructing the children of diplomats from all over the world.

And while the family often traveled back to Indiana for summer recess, they also took time to explore Asia, visiting Singapore, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, and India. Zent remembers one excursion through Laos where a border conflict stopped their train right before the crossing into Thailand. Fortunately, the family was able to hitch a ride across the Mekong on a small freighter cargoed with coconuts.

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Prelude to a Revolution The next chapter in their family travelogue brought the Zents to the historic city of Isfahan in Iran.

Zent remembers teaching international students in a three-story apartment complex that had been converted to a school. Many of her pupils were American, their families following aerospace companies that came to build helicopters and jets for Mohammad Reza Shah’s regime.

With help from their neighbors, who were Russian, the Zents planned an extraordinary trip through what was then the Soviet Union – despite concerns from American authorities that exposure to communism might “influence” their then high-school-aged boys. Sherman, who is now a photo editor for the New York Times News Service, also got to travel to Afghanistan with his school photography club. Riding the country’s one reliable road, the students were surprised to witness buz-

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kashi, an equestrian sport similar to polo, but played with a goat carcass rather than a ball.

As tensions between the Shah and revolutionary forces mounted in Isfahan, the Zents considered leaving Iran. Soon protests filled their streets, and they sent their younger son, Jon, to live with friends in the countryside. Finally, they resigned their posts in 1979.

politely smiled.

And, if you ever got in over your head, she said, all you needed to do was take out a map and pretend to browse. An English speaker would inevitably walk up and ask if you needed help.

Your Favorite Place Now retired in Florida, Zent’s travel is more circumscribed, especially since she suffered a stroke a few years ago. Still, she never misses a trip to Gulfport First United Methodist Church, where she and Stan have been members since the early 2000s.

In a life’s journey filled with such diverse destinations, it would be hard to pick a favorite – and she never has. “When people ask what my favorite place was, I always say was the place we were living at the time.”

There seems to be a lesson in that: when there’s love in your family, and purpose in your work, any place can feel like home.

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Zent remembers Seoul as a friendly place, where her efforts to learn Korean were met with encouragement. There was the time she sat on the bus, heading to work, sounding out the characters on the advertisement across the aisle.

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Markers continued from page 5

CATHY SALUSTRI

The old map of stops for the Gulfport Trolley.

Member Christine Brown (Ward II) is particularly excited about this partnership.

“I wholeheartedly applaud the Gulfport Historical Society’s leadership and members, and their continued efforts to identify, sustain, and recognize the importance and significance of the locations where the markers will be placed,” said Brown.

“I look forward to the dedication and future unveiling.”

City support makes this all possible, even with the grant and donor.

The City of Gulfport bought one of the markers, and staff installed all three.

“We’re really happy to work with them (GHS/GAC),” said Tom Nicholls, Gulfport’s Director of Public Works.

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“Cathy (Salustri Loper) is leading the charge, but this benefits all of us.”

Because of the specific and detailed needs for the markers, the search for a mason lasted from 2016 to 2022 and involved several different companies. Now, a year later, the markers await only an official unveiling.

“We put the date on the stones as October of 2023, because a few years back Mayor (Sam) Henderson declared October as the unofficial Gulfport History Month,” said Salustri Loper. “The company we finally found who could bring these markers to fruition told us it could take up to a year to complete all three.

That’s why the board guess-timated when they’d get delivered.”

GAC will have an official unveiling at a later date.

While each markers cost varied slightly, based on the number of letters, they averaged between $1,200 and $2,500, Salustri Loper told The Gabber Newspaper.

Traditional markers average between $2,500 and $3,000, according to estimates from the Florida Department of State.

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K-9 Cops On Duty

St. Pete Police Dogs Receive Bullet, Stab-Proof Vests

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St. Pete Police dog, King, sporting the new bullet and stabproof vest.

Axel posing with his new work uniform.

Three police dogs in St. Petersburg have received bullet and stab proof vests via a donation from a Massachusetts-based charity.

Vested Interest in K9s Inc. donated the vests to the St. Petersburg Police Department. They will outfit K-9s King, Nacho, and Axel with protective gear.

The vests also have embroidery memorializing former St. Pete K-9s Soren, Titan, and Stitch, according to an announcement from St. Petersburg Police Department.

East Taunton, Massachusetts-based Vested Interest was established in 2009. It provides custom-fitted protective body armor for police dogs. The group has provid-

ed close to 5,300 vets to K-9s nationally valued at $6.9 million, St. Petersburg Police Department said in an announcement.

There are approximately 30,000 active police dogs in the U.S. St. Petersburg Police Department has 12 dogs in its K-9 unit.

“Full staff would be 15. We’ve lost a couple due to illness and aging out, so we will be looking to add a few more this year to reach that 15 number,” said Yolanda Fernandez, community awareness division manager for St. Petersburg Police Department.

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in South St. Pete while improving access to healthy foods for families in need,” said Mayor Ken Welch.

St. Pete Free Clinic teams up with local stores to discuss marketing plans and to stock nutritious options such as fresh fruits, vegetables, low-fat proteins, whole grain items, and low-fat dairy products or dairy alternatives. The store has healthy recipes available for customers to look through.

According to the City of St. Petersburg, the clinic assists with subsidizing food costs for the stores. Additionally, SPFC help business owners navigate the process of federal assistance programs like EBT and WIC. “At SPFC we believe access to nutritious food is a catalyst for health equity,” said Jennifer Yeagley, SPFC CEO. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the City of St. Petersburg funds the FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program. The City’s press release states ARPA budgeted $45 million in recovery funds from the

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Board member Jennifer Gallo-Lee painting the inside of the new welcome center.

COVID-19 pandemic. With those funds, $1.179 million has been allocated for Food Security, which includes this new program.

“The FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program is a shining example of how we are putting our ARPA dollars to work and addressing my administration’s Neighborhood Health and Safety Pillar for Progress,” said Welch.

Gulfport’s New Welcome Center Say goodbye to the Gulfport Welcome Center on Beach Boulevard. This December, the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce will enter a new era as they relocate the Gulfport Welcome Center to 5317 Gulfport Blvd. S., the former home of Beach House 5317.

Currently, volunteers are helping the Chamber renovate the inside of the new location.

The GMC made this decision to “better serve its growing membership and adapt to the evolv-

ing needs of the community.” The press release said the new welcome center “will also introduce an innovative co-working space for its members.”

This new 900-square-foot location is a significant upgrade from the previous 300-square-foot

welcome center.

With more space comes more opportunities. The GMC said the welcome center will include “shared desk areas, access to printers and copiers, and a dedicated conference room for meetings and presentations.”

The GMC sees this location functioning as a versatile space.

In the future, they hope to host mixers and art classes as well as shows for Gulfport’s artists.

“By creating a space for not only our visitors and growing Chamber needs, we are adapting to the current needs of our members we serve,” said President and CEO Sarah Laracuente. “This expansion aligns with our commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and supporting the diverse interests of our community.”

Once the Chamber completes renovations, they invite everyone to check out the new Gulfport Welcome Center in December.

Keep an eye out for updates on the Chamber’s website and on The Gabber Newspaper’s business news page.

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Annual registration required. Free, residents; $50, non-residents. All programs subject to change without notice. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by, join our weekly newsletter, or like us on Facebook for a full calendar of events.

Fitness Center now open! To provide physical distancing, the hourly capacity is limited. You must call to pre-register.

Supplemental food assistance for qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need is available at the Senior Center. Pantry is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Proper verification required prior to use of the pantry.

GEMS (Gulfport Extended Mobility Service) provides affordable Door-to-Door transportation service, rides to medical appointments, shopping, and much more for Gulfport residents, 55 years of age or older or disabled. 727-893-2242.

Medical Equipment Lending Program provides gently used wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other medical equipment to seniors who need it. Supplies limited.

SPECIAL EVENTS Medicare & Health Insurance Assistance Frustrated trying to navigate the insurance world? We have you covered! Make your appointment today.

Memory Screenings Worried about your memory? St. Anthony’s Memory Disorder Clinic offers free & confidential memory screenings.

Gulfcoast Legal Assistance Do you need assistance, with lifetime planning docs, Medicaid/Medicare issues, Social Security issues, food stamp issues, family law issues, consumer/debt collection Issues, or housing/contract Issues? Call to make an appointment with a legal representative.

By appointment only.

Care Planning for the Future What type of health care would you want if you became

too sick to tell the Dr yourself? Plan ahead to get the medical care you want. MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 2, 11 a.m.

Lunch & Learn with Align Foot & Ankle Your feet are often neglected, but not with Dr. Barnett. Learn about the innovative options to get you back on your feet. MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 2, 3 p.m.

Medicare Benefits & Options Explained Know the Difference between a supplemental vs advantage plan? Get to know the advantages and disadvantages. MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 2, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Tips with Stetson Call today to schedule your one-on-one appointment with a Stetson University student who will assist you with your smartphone (Apple or Android) or computer. Nov. 3 & Nov. 17 Veterans Coffee Connection Veterans of all service eras are invited to gather for coffee, support, friendship & to learn about available community resources. Nov. 3, 10 a.m.

Gulfport ROCKS! Join the party and create some fun rock art. All supplies provided.

MUST Pre-Reg. Sponsored by Moore Medicare Options. Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m.

MY Verse! MY Voice! Have you wanted to write poetry but not sure where to start?

Pack a pen & journal and join Sara Ries Dziekonski with Keep St. Pete LIT to unleash your creative juices. MUST Pre-Reg. Mondays, 10 a.m.

HCA Lunch and Learn: Sciatica Pain Tips & Tricks for Relief Last month you learned what causes sciatica pain. Join us this month to learn tips, tricks, & simple exercises to relieve the pain. Must Pre-Reg. Nov. 7, 2 p.m.

Holiday Wreath Craft All supplies provided

for you to make & take your very own Holiday Wreath. MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Health Talk with Labrador Primary: Common Causes of Chest Pain Dr. McCoy will help you understand what lies behind your chest pain. MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 9, 12 p.m.

Welcome to the Club Come meet the Senior Center Staff at this informative based orientation to welcome new members to the Senior Center. Nov. 9, 2 p.m.

Rhythm & Groove Jam Session Bring your instrument & join others for a casual jamming group. Open to anyone & everyone, all instruments, all levels of experience, & listeners. Nov. 9, 3 p.m.

Workout with Noa Noa will guide you to look deeper at applying isotonic exercises to your workout. MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 13, 4 p.m.

Craft Fun with Princess Martha Create your very own craft to take home & enjoy.

MUST Pre-Reg. Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m.

Scam Prevention Discover how con artists deceive their targets, explore the most recent scams that you need to be wary of, and arm yourself with helpful tips that can shield you from becoming a victim. Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

Wellness Wednesday Make your health a priority & track your progress with these free monthly wellness screenings. Nov. 15, 9 a.m.

Farmer’s Market Bring your tote bags & help yourself to some healthy, fresh fruits & vegetables. Nov. 15, 9:15 a.m.

GEMS GETAWAYS Call 727-893-2242 for this month’s day trips.

Gulfport Casino Ballroom 727-893-1070 • 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Step Inside the Box Gala Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Entertainment, tapas, silent auction. Tickets start at $35 on unityofgulfport.com Line Dancing with Aleta & Carol Nov. 6, 7 p.m., lesson; 8 p.m. dancing. $10 admission Swing Time’s Disco Party Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Hustle Lesson; 8 p.m.

Dancing to those funky disco grooves & beats! $10 Admission

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Casino Weekly Dances Ballroom Lessons: Tues., 12 p.m. $15 ($25 couple) Argentine Tango: Tues., 6:30 p.m., $10 Swing: Weds., 7 p.m. $10 Latin Night: Thurs., 7 p.m. $10

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Catherine Hickman Theater 727-893-1070 • 5501 27th Ave. S. Art Reception with Carol Lore Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Cash bar.

Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. • 727-893-1074 • /gulfportlibraryfl Mygulfport.us/gpl • Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

All programs free and subject to change.

Keep Calm & Carry Yarn Join us for a weekly knitting and crochet group! Bring your current project, start something new, learn a new skill, and meet other crafters!

Don't know how to knit or crochet? That's ok, we can help you get started. Call 727893-1074 for additional information. Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

Baby Time For children two and younger and their caregivers. Sing songs, read books, enjoy lap bounce rhymes, and meet other caregivers with infants and young toddlers. Older siblings also welcome.

Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

Teen Space Spend time with friends and meet new ones. Play games, make art, watch movies, or just hang out. Activities vary – and what we do is up to you! Ages 12-18 only. Tuesdays, 4 p.m.

Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, music. Thursdays, 10:15 & 11 a.m.

Grownup Movie Series This month's se-

lection is based on the popular fashion doll, who travels to the real world. Stars Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling. Rated PG-13. Call 727-893-1074 for title. Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

STEAM Club: STEAM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Join us as we explore these concepts through stories and hands-on activities.

Recommended for Grades K-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information call 727-893-1074. Nov. 8, 4 p.m.

Get Growing City horticulturist, Toffer Ross, answers all your questions about gardening, trees, and landscaping in Florida. Nov 8, 11 a.m.

SHINE Presentation: Medicare Basics Presentation on Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D and what they mean to you. FMI, visit www. floridashine.org. Call the Reference Desk, 727-893-1073 to leave contact information for individual appointments. Nov. 15, 1 p.m.

COF Presents: Authors Thomas & Elizabeth Peacock Celebrate native American Heritage month by joining us in welcoming Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing.

This Native-owned company focuses on creating and developing Native books for all people written by Native authors and illustrated by Native artists. Sponsored by the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library.

Nov. 16, 1 p.m.

Gulfport Book Club We’re discussing Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. Available in print and audio from the Library. Nov. 16, 2 p.m.

Rev. Fred Small presents Everything Possible Fred Small is a singer-songwriter and minister best known for his song, Everything Possible, about believing in yourself. His song is now an illustrated book that he will share with the audience in words and song. Copies will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the LGBTQ Resource Center. The event is free; all are welcome. Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd S. • 727-893-1068 • mygulfport.us/recreation/rec Annual registration: $3; $25, nonresidents Pickleball Mon., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Intermediate & Advanced Players Tues., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Beginners Tues., 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., All Levels of Play Thurs., 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., All Levels of Play Adult Basketball Wed. & Fri., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Thurs., 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Table Tennis (Re-Opens Nov. 9) Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Game Room (Re-Opens Nov. 8) Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

PROGRAMS School Year Child Care Program Registrations continue for the 2023-2024 School Year Child Care Program for children who are in Kindergarten thru age 14. Bus transportation is available from Pasadena Fundamental, Gulfport Montessori and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. Program hours are until 5:30 p.m. with extended hours available until 6 p.m. for an extra charge.

Please contact the Recreation Center for more details.

Teen Night Registrations continue for the 2023-2024 Teen Night Program for teens in middle and high school, students 17 and younger. Recreation, social activities, field trips, cooking projects, guest speakers and service projects. Teens can use the gymnasium, game room and outdoor area. Mon.,

Wed., & Fri.: 6-9 p.m. Rec Center membership required: $3; $25 nonresidents.

Tot Time Program Registrations continue for the 2023-2024 Tot Time Program. The Tot Time Program is a pre-school, handson program for children ages 3-5 aiming to make learning fun for children and help prepare them for Kindergarten. Two, three, and five-day monthly options are available.

Program hours are from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration hours are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Proof of residency is required for Gulfport residents.

Hatha Yoga Wed., 6:15 p.m. $12/class or $40/month. Denise: 727-251-8868.

Youth Hip Hop Fri., 6:30 p.m., ages 7-11; 7:30 p.m. ages 12 and up. $40/month starts 8/18. Call Lisa at 727-742-2594.

Zumba Thurs., 6 p.m., $6/class, $20/ month. Magda: 727-214-7868.

CLASSES Call instructor for more information.

Want to teach a class? Call Jami: 727893-1079.

Ballet/Tap Tues., 5:45 p.m. ages 5-7; 6:45 p.m. ages 8-16. $40/month starts 8/22.

Call Lisa: 727-742-2594.

Intermediate Tap Tues., 7:45 p.m. $20/ month starts 8/22. Call Lisa: 727-742-2594.

Cardio Tennis Tues. & Thurs, 6 p.m.; Adult lessons are at Chase Park, 28th Ave. & 53rd St. S. $15/class. Mo: 727-515-1454.

Danskinetics Tues., 10 - 11 a.m.; $6/class or $20/month. (Starts in November) Carol: 845-654-0609.

F.I.T Tennis Fri., 6p.m.; Free for true beginners age 21 and up. Lessons are at Chase Park, 28th Ave & 53rd St. S. Mo: 727-5151454.

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arts Explore the Myth of Meritocracy

A Review on Beth Raymber’s ‘Fireworks Every Night’ When a book begins with a sentence like “The sun’s golden glitter threw itself against Marie Antoinette’s harp,” you might guess there will be some absurdity ahead. And in the case of Beth Raymer’s novel Fireworks Every Night (Random House, 2023), you would be right. But the real achievement of this debut fiction is to find the humanity in a plucked-fromthe-headlines story of a family trying to have it all in an American paradise.

AMANDA HAGOOD

By Amanda Hagood

Landing in Loxahatchee The life of protagonist C.C. – named for her father’s favorite whiskey, Canadian Club – is surrounded with excesses that would make even the notorious French monarch cry Mon Dieu!

Her father is a used car salesman who burns down his dealership so the family can flee from a hollowed-out coal town to a freshly assembled scrub division home in Loxahatchee.

“Florida,” he brags, “we got it all.

Motor sports, ribs, beer. You can drive on the sand right up to the ocean.

Fireworks every night.”

But once their home in paradise is established, the cracks in their foundation begin to show. C.C.’s straight-A

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Beth Raymer’s new novel, Fireworks Every Night, is a coming of age story set in the wilds of South Florida. But rather than a tale of escaping and overcoming, it explores the slow process of remembering and reconciling.

sister develops a life-altering drug addiction after being raped by a cousin.

Her mother morphs into a giddy teenager who spends hours on the phone, sexually pursuing C.C.’s classmates.

C.C. just manages to escape her family’s turmoil by falling in love with Alex, scion of a ridiculously wealthy New York family. The kind of family who would keep a dead queen’s favorite musical instrument on display.

Pass the Blizzard® If that’s where Fireworks Every Night ended, it might read like a grittier, grimier Jane Austen novel. But, interestingly, this is where the story really begins: with C.C.’s dawning understanding that her marriage to Alex is fundamentally flawed and her decision to attempt a reconciliation with her estranged father.

Here, Raymer’s genius for portraiture really shines: in her vulnerable and compassionate sketches of people coping with the lifelong burdens of poverty and prejudice. In one poignant scene, for instance, C.C. reunites with her now semi-housed father for a “happy hour” at a Dairy Queen: “Dad was already there, sitting in the back booth, beside his garbage bags. New ones – fresh, shiny, and black, thick

heavy-duty, with handles. His way of making a good impression, I thought, and hugged him tight.”

Poverty and Prejudice There’s a reason Florida Man stories come from Florida; no other state since the days of the Wild West seems to wear its colorful mixture of violence, instability, self-reinvention, and flimsy social safety net with quite the same gusto as us. Raymer’s story could so easily have gloried in the sensationalism of its characters’ fall from grace and ended up just another that’s so Florida tale.

But it doesn’t. By juxtaposing the struggles of C.C.’s family with the deeply elitist behavior and assumptions of Alex’s family – I mean, come on, Marie Antoinette’s harp? In your living room? – Raymer illuminates the wounds that fester under our American myth of meritocracy. And paints a compelling, darkly humorous family drama while she’s at it.

Raymer’s grim subject matter and rough-around-the-edges characters won’t please everyone. But if you’re looking for an honest and heartfelt exploration of opting-out in the land of opportunity, Fireworks Every Night might just be the book for you.

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food

MORGAN BANNO

MORGAN BANNO

Fish Spread continued from cover

Points for smoky flavor, largest portion, and most authentic fish spread at Ted Peters.

The fish spread at The Wharf is made solely with mahi-mahi.

Least Expensive Fish Spread: The Wharf ($9.50)

My Favorite Fish Spread: Shrimpy’s Waterfront Blues Bistro ($12)

The fish spread at The Wharf can be described in one word: underwhelming. It’s made solely with mahi-mahi and lacks any notion of seasoning or flavor. (Enter: hot sauce). It was the cheapest fish spread appetizer we sampled, but you get what you pay for. It’s literally a rounded scoop in a styrofoam bowl, served in a basket, with an abundance of saltines. It’s no frills, but are you are given enough crackers to feed a family, so bring your purse.

2001 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. wharfpag.com; 727-367-9469.

Of the three restaurants we sampled for fish spread, this was our favorite. It’s not only best overall flavor but also has the best presentation. While less spreadable than its counterparts, Shrimpy’s definitely delivers on flavor with a winning combo of salmon and mullet. Their presentation was the most colorful and came with the most accoutrements, including hot sauce (a musthave for me). If you want a tasty fish spread appetizer, head to Shrimpy’s.

9524 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. shrimpysbluesbistro.com; 727-575-7222.

Follow along as Morgan samples everything from salads and sushi, to Cubans and coffee in St. Pete, Gulfport, and the Gulf Beaches. This is a collection of food comparisons from a small sampling of area restaurants. By no means has she dined at every establishment that serves every category of food in this competition. And lastly, you won’t see her writing about Stella’s or the Salty Nun. It’s not that they don’t deserve the love, but her wife owns Stella’s and is part owner of Salty Nun, so in the interest of fairness (and marital harmony), those eateries don’t get to play.

Most Authentic Fish Spread: Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish ($9.99) I’ll probably be crucified for writing this but I do not think Ted Peters has the best fish spread. Do I think it’s super awesome that they smoke their fish on site, are cash only, and serve beer in frosty mugs? Yes! But I’m not a fan of the fish dip. I think the mahi-mahi/mullet combo is great for a fish spread. But we thought the dip’s consistency was too wet (albeit spreadable) and the flavor was way too sweet from the pickles and relish.

Points for smoky flavor, largest portion, and most authentic fish spread though. (And I highly recommend the key lime pie.)

1350 Pasadena Ave. S., South Pasadena. tedpetersfish.com; 727-381-7931.

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gabberlife Shore Boulevard Weighs as Much as a Duck

Gulfport’s Witches Walk and Halloween Decoration Winners

By Cameron Healy

CAMERON HEALY

This year’s Gulfport Halloween decoration business winner is Gulfport Beach Bazaar. (As usual!)

Witches Walk 2023 With October coming to an end, the witches of Gulfport held a celebration of the magical season.

On Oct. 28, the sixth annual Gulfport Witches Walk gathered all witches, no matter the age, to partake in Halloween festivities. Warlocks, ghouls, and ghosts joined the party with Gulfport’s witch crew.

A sea of black-and-purple dresses, pointy black hats, and decorative wooden broomsticks covered Shore Boulevard.

The power of the full moon recharged these witches to perform

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their most impressive sorcery all together. Witches held their brooms to the sky in solidarity.

This day-long celebration concluded with the Gulfport Witches Walk down Beach Boulevard, then a celebratory witch dance at sunset.

The Gabber Newspaper’s live cam caught a glimpse of the spellbinding world of witches. Check out the clips at thegabber.com/ gulfport-fl-beach-webcam/.

Make Gulfport Ghoulish Beach Bazaar took home the Halloween gold, at least metaphorical-

ly, in the City of Gulfport’s Halloween decoration contest.

The Gulfport Halloween decoration contest encouraged homes and businesses to go all-out with Halloween-themed decorations.

Every year the City has two categories: general and commercial.

General is for residences. Commercial is for “single business or professional locations, including home occupations,” according to the City’s press release. While many Gulfport homes bring the haunted magic to town (shout out to the dancing skeletons in the Tangerine area!), not as many businesses enter. Gini and Mike Fagan, who own the Beach

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St. Alban's Annual

Christmas Sale!

On Oct. 28, Gulfport Witches Walk held its sixth annual witch gathering. The Gabber Newspaper’s live cams caught it all on tape.

Bazaar, typically bring the creepy to their storefront at 3115 Beach Blvd.

S., and this year — once again — judges announced them winners.

From a larger pool of creepy candidates, Robert Waer and Alex Garcia (5314 28th Ave. S.) won the residential honor for best Halloween decor.

Judges drove by applicant homes and businesses Oct. 25. Want to see if you agree? Take a tour past these other contestants at 2020 Gray St.

S., 5521 12th Ave. S., 5626 19th Ave. S., 3045 49th St. S., #2, and 3131 56th St. S. In a press release, the City of Gulfport thanked “all that participated in this year’s contest. You truly made Gulfport ghoulish, haunted, and boo-ti-ful!”

The Gulfport Halloween decoration winners in each category get a plaque, that is probably not haunted, at the Gulfport City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

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things to do

Free

Vegan Options

Dog-Friendly

Art in the Yard, BungalowFest, and Weekend Markets Thursday, Nov. 2-Friday, Nov. 3 White Rabbit Red Rabbit American Stage presents a true one-night-only experience. Watch actors Dylan Barlowe and Gavin Hawk perform White Rabbit Red Rabbit each night, with a script they’ve never seen before. No do-overs, no repeats! The Savant, 634 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. $33. 727-823-7529, americanstage.org.

Gulfport First Friday ArtWalk If the Santa-and-Grinch-lined aisles at Target aren’t your thing — and shopping local is — head for downtown Gulfport to start (and possibly finish!) your holiday shopping. Park at the library, enjoy the cool-for-Florida fall air, and stroll toward the action. Pro tip: Take a lap around Beach Boulevard, stop for hydration and food, and then go back and buy your holiday gifts. Beach Boulevard at 29th Ave. S, Gulfport. 5-9 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com.

Thursday, Nov. 2 Wine & Yoga Wind down with wine and yoga. Join yoga instructor Kayla for Thursday night yoga outside.

Bring a mat, water, and an open mind. Enjoy $6 wines or waved corkage fees after a successful yoga session. Donations encouraged. Wine House, 2913 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport.

6:30 p.m. $6-10. 727-256-0228.

Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5 Vintage Marché Visit one of Tampa Bay’s largest vintage markets this weekend. Vintage Marché opens for one full weekend each month, displaying curated vintage items from all over the country. Want to beat the crowd? Get tickets for their first Friday dibs night — online or pay at the door. Vintage Marché, 2906 34th St. S., St. Petersburg.

Fri., 4-8 p.m. $5-10., Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 727-2891828, vintagemarche727.com.

Friday, Nov. 3 Creative Clay Market Start your weekend with this Friday Art Market full of handmade ceramics, paintings, greeting cards, and more. All donations go directly to the Creative Clay Transition student artists and member artists from the Community Arts program. Enjoy karaoke, live music

by Deb Ruby, and food from St. Pete Taco Lady. Creative Clay, 1846 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

727-825-0515, creativeclay.org.

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DRV Gallery Opening Reception Experience the paintings of Rhonda Care.

Her unique painting style comes from academic realism and impressionism.

Join the opening reception for this artist’s showcase with live music from Jim Gilmour. DRV Gallery, 5401 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 6-8 p.m. 727-3827004, drvgallery.com.

Florida Law & Drag Fundraiser Check out the first drag show ever at Stetson Law featuring Mr. & Mrs. Gripp, Mr. St. Pete Pride 2023, and Ms. Tampa Pride 2023. The Florida Law and Drag Fundraiser also offers an educational discussion on Florida’s anti-LGBTQ laws.

Enjoy a night of food, drag, and Pride scholarship funds. Great Hall, Stetson University College of Law, 1401 61st St. S., Gulfport. 6-8 p.m. 727-562-7800, floridalawanddrag.rsvpify.com.

Saturday, Nov. 4 Honorary Breakfast Honor veterans in your community with Gulfport Lion’s Club Foundation breakfast. This is a cash only event. 4630 Tifton Dr. S., Gulfport. 8-11 a.m. $5 for veterans; $9 for others. 727-709-6694, gulfportlionsclub.com.

Art in the Yard It’s time again for Art in the Yard. This city-wide art sale has more than 75 Gulfportian artists selling their best original work. Spend the day supporting your neighborhood artists.

Find the map online. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 727893-1000, mygulfport.us.

BungalowFest Home Tour Explore bungalows, ranch, mid-century, and modern homes at BungalowFest. This home tour showcases 10 homes in Historic Kenwood. Check out the guided tours of Historic St. Petersburg High School’s renovations and a former grocery store converted into a 4-unit complex. St. Petersburg High School, 2501 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $25. eventbrite.com.

SVdP CARES Champions Meet the Veterans and families who overcame homelessness at the third annual CARES Champions. Celebrate this accomplishment with live music, food, and a silent auction. All proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul CARES to end homelessness. Cage Brewing, 2001 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. $20. 727-823-2516, svdpsp. org.

Party With A Purpose Make 3 Cares and The Kind Mouse team up to host Party With A Purpose to fight chronic hunger in the St. Pete community. Have fun with appetizers, a cash bar, live music, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle all while helping those in need. The German-American Society, 8098 66th St. N., Pinellas Park. 6-10 p.m. $20-35.

727-350-6520, eventbrite.com.

Benefit Gala Step Inside the Box invites you to join their annual social gala. All guests are asked to wear white attire.

Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, a full bar, an exclusive silent auction, and a delicious dinner and appetizers. This is a fundraiser for The New Thought CommUNITY of Gulfport. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 7-10 p.m. $35-50. 727-337-0117, eventbrite.com.

Sunday, Nov. 5 Indian Shores Market Spend your Sunday morning wandering this beach market! Check out Tampa Bay vendors selling their finest products ranging from hand-crafted art to special pet treats to unique boutique

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items. Town of Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 727-300-6551, thebeachmarkets.com.

Bloody Mary Garnish Bar Every first Sunday of the month, create your own bloody mary. This bloody mary garnish bar has more than 50 garnish options. Purchase a shot of vodka, pay a $2 tip, and you’re on your way to making your new favorite drink.

Toppings include bacon, cheese, fruit, olives, and others. Shadracks, 114 8th Ave., St. Pete Beach. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 727360-8279.

St. Pete Indie Flea Indie Flea is back!

This community event showcases Tampa Bay businesses monthly where you find handmade and vintage goods. Many vendors sell items such as art, plants, jewelry, collectors items, handmade gifts, and more.

This family-friendly market includes various food trucks, drinks, and music from DJs. Fairgrounds St. Pete, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 12-4 p.m. theindieflea.com.

Nightsweat A ritzy girls’ weekend organized with a canceled celebrity housewife goes hilariously wrong when it gets swept up in the hunt for the Berkshire Strangler in this comic thriller. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 2 p.m. $25-55.

727-498-5205, freefalltheatre.com.

Kids Market Support young entrepreneurs every first Sunday of the month at Kids Market. All vendors between the ages of 6 and 14 are building their own businesses. Stop by to be amazed with what they have to offer. Teaki Tavern, 530 49th St. S., St. Petersburg. 2-6 p.m. 727-954-7588.

11:30 a.m. 727-893-1074, mygulfport. evanced.info.

S., Gulfport. 2 p.m. 727-893-1231, mygulfport.us.

Mental Health Mondays Start your week right with Community Mental Health and Wellness Mondays, a space for healing and gathering in your community. Experience mindful movement, group culinary workshops, sound bowls, and art therapy with Zaneta Ellison of NewVision Behavioral Health. St. Pete Youth Farm, 1664 12th St. S., St. Petersburg.

6 p.m. 727-565-3930, stpeteyouthfarm.com.

Evening Networking Mixer Don’t miss out on any networking! Insert yourself into the business conversation through this networking mixer.

Have a bite to eat and catch up on all the happenings, or just make new connections. Guilty Sea Sports Pub, 301 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach.

5:30-7 p.m. $15-20. 727-360-6957, business.tampabaybeaches.com.

Mermaid Painting Sip, chat, and paint a mermaid friend. Create an original piece of art with guidance from Gulfport’s mermaid artist Lulu.

This monthly painting session includes wine and charcuterie. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6 p.m. $30. 727-893-1244, gulfportseniorfoundation.org.

Holocaust Survivor’s Story In honor of Holocaust Education Week, hear eye-opening and educational stories from Helga Melmed, one of the last survivors of Auschwitz. A VIP reception will occur before her presentation at 6 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. $10-125.

727-344-4900, chabadsp.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 7 Karaoke Tuesdays Tuesdays are great for margaritas and karaoke.

Grab your friends for $5 margaritas and Tuesday night karaoke sessions with KJ Cass. Everyone is welcome to sing their best karaoke jams and dance along on the open dance floor. Zipperz Bar, 4917 22nd Ave. S., Gulfport. 7-11 p.m. 727-5921956.

The House Guests: Gabber Book Club Join The Gabber Newspaper Book Club to focus on Florida authors and books set in Florida. This month’s book is Emilie Richards’ novel The House Guests. Discuss this page-turning thriller, set in the heart of Tarpon Springs’s Greek community.

Copies available at Tombolo Books.

Join the club at 6:30 p.m. to order food and drinks; discussion starts at 7 p.m. Habana Café, 5402 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 7 p.m. 727-3216965, thegabber.com.

Waterfront location on Boca Ciega Bay

Monday, Nov. 6 Wednesday, Nov. 8 Keep Calm and Yarn On Take time for yourself and relax with a weekly knitting and crochet group. Bring any of your current projects, start something new, learn new skills, and meet other crafters. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to knit or crochet, the group can teach you. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10:15-

Craft Your Own Wreath It’s never too early to start decorating. Sign up for the Holiday Wreath Craft Project.

All supplies are provided. Make a pretty wreath to hang on your front door or gift it to a loved one. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave.

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obituaries

Richard William Struckmeier If you ask anyone at the Gulfport Senior Center about Richard, the first response you will get is a great big smile before they go on to share whatever memory comes to mind.

That’s exactly what he was to us all… a great big smile in our lives! Kathy Murphy, a close friend, and longtime caregiver to Richard shared this, “I always say that Richard was missing something in his brain. It was the part that gives people the ability to be mean, to be jealous, to anger and to be selfish. Richard had none of that.

I met Richard at the Gulfport Senior Center over a decade ago. He rode his bicycle from his home 2.9 miles away to have a free lunch there. He also volunteered with the set-up for meal deliveries. Then he would pedal back 2.9 miles to an empty house. He did this every weekday for years, no matter what the weather. I gave Richard and his bicycle a ride home one rainy day. And then another day. And another. The more I knew him, the more I cared about him.”

Richard had a house, but little else.

He got his meals from Gulfport or food pantries. His clothes were donated to him. He would walk across 5th Avenue North to do his laundry.

He took care of his house and yard the best he could. He had very little materially, but what he did have, he shared with others. He mowed his

neighbor’s lawn well into his 80’s. If he got something at the food pantry he couldn’t use, he shared it with others.

He made tiny cards for his wide circle of friends for every major holiday (including Flag Day!). When helped by others, he would say ‘I thank you.’ And he meant it.

Then Sally Hayes and Lisa Hodge met Richard. And they also saw that this was a very special man. So special that they cared for him as long as he was able to stay in his house. And when Richard needed more help, they made sure he had the best care possible. Sally and/or Lisa visited Richard every day at his final home in the wonderful Vineyard Inn. In his final years, Richard had the love and care that he gave to others.

Richard was our friend. He taught us so much about how to treat others.

And to be grateful for what we have.

And all who knew him wholeheartedly agree.

Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was employed in the parts department at Chicago Transformer Company for 7 years and later at a roller-skating rink. Richard loved skating and earned the coveted nickname ‘the Squirrel’ because he skated so fast. His family moved to St. Petersburg when he was in his 30’s. Although he never had a driver’s license, he rode his Grandma around town on a vintage Vespa!

He lived a very simple life and often said he “forgot to get married.”

He filled his days with thousands of hours of volunteer work supporting Meals on Wheels at the Gulfport Senior Center and setting up for special events and dances at the Gulfport Casino. The Gabber Newspaper interviewed him over the years and was once asked why he likes coming to the Senior Center. He answered, “I like it because I am single, and I enjoy meeting the ladies.”

He loved music and was always ready for a dance, often with much taller women. He rode a bicycle until he was 88 years old, finally donating his bike to charity. He was an avid fan of old movies and had thousands of handwritten pages of

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biographical information on every celebrity. His favorite actors were Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, and Mickey Rooney. His wild white hair was his trademark, and he had his own flair for fashion, often embellishing his clothes with bric-a-brac and wearing sunglasses like a movie star. Richard loved holidays and decorations, especially his birthday! He handcrafted greeting cards for many of his friends, often capturing the very essence of who they were by using pictures and words he cut out of magazines.

He was always busy doing odd jobs around his home. Even in his 90’s he could regularly be seen sweeping his front walkway and weeding his yard.

Richard lived his final years at The Vineyard Inn Assisted Living Facility where he charmed the staff and other residents with his kindness.

And where Sally and Lisa made sure at least one of them visited him every single day.

Above all else, Richard was a fabulous storyteller. With a straight face he would tell you how handsome he was and about all the women in his life. His humor and wit kept us laughing. His dear friends include Sally Hayes of Seminole, Kathy and Jay Murphy of Ireland and Lisa Hodge of Gulfport. They will dearly miss this sweet, kind man. If you knew him, you will too.

In honor of Richard and his love for cats, friends are placing several ornamental cats around his beloved Gulfport as reminders of his kindness.

Predeceased by: Father William J. Struckmeier (1899-1990) Mother Eleanor Ruth Fiebig Struckmeier(1902-1986) Brother George Struckmeier (1922-2007) Please join us on Nov. 30 at 11:30 a.m. for a Luncheon to Celebrate Richard’s life at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. There will be pizza, cake, and music as we share fond memories of him.

Donations in loving memory of Richard can be made to the Gulfport Senior Center.

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obituaries

Loss of a Gulfport Icon: Denise Veronica Keegan-O’Hara Wife, mother, grandmother, artist, writer, algebra teacher, philanthropist, friend, and Gulfport’s Tiny Dancer.

Born Dec. 29, 1968 on Long Island, to Thomas and Linda (Lumpkin) Keegan.

Former wife of Abe Sharqawi, mother of Natalie Sharqawi, grandmother to Eliana Grace Kelley, residents of India-Atlantic Florida.

She leaves widowed Ian O’Hara,

current city councilmember of Gulfport, and four stepchildren: Juniper TB O’Hara, Orlando; Griffin JAA O’Hara, of U.S. Army South Korea; Phoebe A. Cruze, Rhode Island; and Lucy B. Zecchin, Connecticut. She also leaves her brother, Thomas Keegan, Ronkonkoma, New York; and former sister-in-law, Susan Manttari Ehrler, Long Island; and niece Kristen Keegan, Pennsylvania; and nephew, the late Daniel Keegan. She also leaves

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her dog Lorenzo Yuddleson.

Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. she took her last breath. At her side were her husband and stepdaughter, and her friends Lisa Brennan, Marie Lamar, Sandy Cromp, Noreen Smith, Monika Taylor, Cheryl Schwartz, and Brian Liggins present on Skype.

She will be missed by all who knew her. Although she is gone, her art lives on and her presence will always be felt in Gulfport. She has left behind thousands of pieces of beauty through her art. Some of her last remaining pieces of art will be on display at Art in the Yard, Saturday Nov. 4, on Tangerine Ave. S. in Gulfport.

She was privately cremated at Gulf to Bay Cremation in Clearwater. Her name will rest in stone — to be determined.

All are welcome to her celebration of life on Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at The Tiki on Shore, 5519 Shore Blvd S., Gulfport.

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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.

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Affordable, dependable, experienced, and professional. Ceiling fans, trash, floors, window seals, laundry, refrigerators, baseboards, ovens, windows, etc. Licensed and insured since 2001.

Computer Service

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COMPUTER SERVICES 727-343-2838

In-Home services: Internet security, training, virus & spyware removal, maintenance and repair, data recovery. (PC & Mac)

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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HANDYMAN SEMI-RETIRED All types of repairs. Small jobs welcome. Quality work at reasonable prices. Honest. Reliable.

Free estimates. John: 727-410-2201.

Home Improvement

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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. CT 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. SC

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Sat., Nov.4, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5300 7th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Everything from furniture to kitchenware to eclectic art pieces. Come and see for yourself.

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.

Property Managers

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Commercial Properties for Rent 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.

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Real Estate For Rent GULFPORT ONE BEDROOM FOR RENT Large bedroom, small adjacent room, private bathroom. Separate HVAC; WiFi and all utilities included. W/D, garage storage. Shared kitchen, eating, & sitting area. No pets, non-smoker, furnished or unfurnished. Short walk to downtown. $1,300/month. Year lease preferred. 757-822-8020.

Real Estate For Sale

BEACHWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

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.

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Real Estate Sales

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Here’s what homes sold in South Pinellas Oct. 20-26.

Gulfport Real Estate 6219 11th Ave. S. (Stetson) This four-bedroom, three-bath home, built in 1920, has 2,598 square feet. It listed and sold for $850,000.

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811 Hull St. S. (Stetson) This three-bedroom, two-bath home, built in 1950, has 1,604 square feet. It listed for $540,000 and sold for $512,000.

2014 59th St. S. (Stetson) This 1956 home has three bedrooms, two bath, and 1,304 square feet. It listed for $425,000 and sold for $415,000.

Treasure Island Real Estate

5105 24th Ave. S. (Waterfront District) This 2019 home has four bedrooms, three baths, and 2,573 square feet. It listed for $975,000 and sold for $920,000.

12000 Gulf Blvd., #506-N This 2/2 unit, built in 2006, has 870 square feet. It listed and sold for $775,000.

10355 Paradise Blvd., #406 This 1/1 condo, built in 1963, has 870 square feet. It listed for $359,000 and sold for $338,000.

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