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Gulfport Icon Keith Stillwagon Dies at 77 Gulfport has lost an artistic legend. After nearly three months battling health issues, including contracting COVID-19 in hospital care, Gulfport muralist Keith Stillwagon died on Saturday, October 30 at the age of 77. The artist had just made it home from a rehabilitation facility when he was almost immediately transported back to the hospital with pneumonia. Stillwagon – a cowboy with a paintbrush – left his mark with marvelously colored murals adorning many Gulfport locations, including Gulfport Garage, the Historic Peninsula Inn and SumitrA Espresso Lounge. Born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1944, Stillwagon grew up in Flint, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Michele Stillwagon, who remembers him as “an artist through and through.” Michele, who was not able to physically see Keith for much of his last months due to COVID pro-

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voices Clarification on GMC Grant Recipient Dear Editor: Thank you for the great coverage of the Gecko Ball in last week’s Gabber. The Sonia Plotnick Women’s Health Fund (SPHF) is honored to be one of the recipients of the grants by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber. The article referred to us as “Sonia Plotnick Foundation,” so I wanted to clarify who we are. The Sonia Plotnick Women’s Heath Fund (sphf.org) has been providing healthcare financial assistance to local women for over 25 years. In the past few years, we have also provided scholarships to lesbians studying in a healthcare field at SPC. As a small grassroots organization, we are funded by donors, local grants and fundraising events. We greatly appreciate the support of the Gulfport community, which has enabled us to continue our mission. – Carol Vitelli, Chair of SPHF

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desses – has appeared in galleries, books, poster prints, record covers and theater backdrops, according to his website, as well as many homes and business in Gulfport. While his work will live on in tribute to the artist, Keith will also be remembered as a gentle, motorcycle-loving friend to the community. “Keith, he was a very gentle soul, and an extremely creative one,” fellow artist and friend, Gulfport photographer Larry Busby, said. “He liked to ride steel horses, and anything he did, he did it well.” Michele and friends are working to arrange a funeral for Keith at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Stillwagon was known to play the guitar and the harmonica, and even occasionally jammed with Gulfport blues legend, the late Sterling “Mister Satan” Magee, said Busby. Of course, Stillwagon’s greatest passion is the last thing he was doing before his hospitalization. The painter was working on a mural in So, one day Keith left, moving blistering heat when he collapsed around until he found a permanent and was admitted this summer. home in Gulfport in the early 1990s. Stillwagon’s work decorates the “Once he heard Gulfport was an inside and outside of many homes upcoming place for in Gulfport, including art and such, he “He would do anything Suzie King’s. The muquit everything to for anybody and made ralist agreed to paint become an artist,” sure everything was her home for free, Michele said. “He and only billed her full of beauty.” started painting the cost of the paint, and he just never stopped.” which the late Larry Enlow volunteered to pay for before the mural Painting a Town was even completed. “[Keith] was a multi-talented art Stillwagon’s work – characterized ist, a musician and had a great by warm colors, dreamlike Floridsense of humor,” said King. ian creatures and whimsical god-

tocols, says that it was love at first sight when the two met. “I had a boyfriend at the time that I met Keith...and I broke up with him the next day,” Michele said. “I fell head over heels for him, and he fell head over heels for me....He would do anything for anybody and made sure everything was full of beauty.” The two met in Gulfport circa 2000, but both coincidentally grew up in Flint without knowing each other. It’s possible Michele may not have recognized Keith in his early life – a stark contrast to the free-loving man many will remember. According to Michele, the muralist served as a police officer in Sebring, Florida and in the Army in the Vietnam War, and had stories from childhood that painted his early days as a state of constant “trouble.” The young artist drew flyers for his friends in Catholic school, and was disciplined by the nuns for daydreaming. He lived with a father who didn’t approve of his tendency to favor the creative side of life, said Michele. “He would sit up in the attic and study artists...Leonardo Di Vinci, and such,” Michele said. “His father wanted him to play football when he was younger.”

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Keith’s last work, the sunset mural outside Gulfport Nutrition, 5012 Gulfport Blvd. S., remains incomplete, but is still recognizable as a signature Stillwagon piece. “I don’t know, I think it would be nice if they left it unfinished,” said Busby. According to Jax Taylor, close friend of Stillwagon and owner of Jax In and Out, that’s the plan. Instead of hiring another artist to complete the work, the landlord has decided to leave the mural untouched, as a tribute to Stillwagon. Taylor is working on getting a permanent memorial mounted to the wall above it. “[We] lost a really good man and a really good artist,” Taylor said. “To me, it’s unbelievable...I’m going to miss him....” Michele would especially like to thank JoAnne Jones who helped her immensely the last few months. Find more of Keith Stillwagon’s art at stillwagonstudios.com or fb.com/ stillwagonstudios.

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Bingo! That’s a Record

Gulfport Seniors Help Nab Guinness Title By Abby Baker

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Bingo players from Gulfport’s Multipurpose Senior Center participated in the Guinness World Record title for the “most viewers of a Bingo livestream on a bespoke platform” on Friday, October 22 at the Gulfport Casino. A mouthful, the world record was successfully claimed with viewers clicking in from behind the screen

from across 26 states at over 125 locations. The record-setting event was put on by Televeda, an active aging online platform. The organization is still putting together a final head count. On Friday, Gulfport’s participants piled into the Casino Ballroom, where seniors sat through several

test events and even a 30-minute pre-record-setting shut down at the host center that threw Televeda staff into a tech frenzy. “We’ll be honest: It was stressful. But the show must go on. We improvised. Switched around the location, laptops, host and a lot more behind the scenes,” Televeda wrote in a press release.

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Downtown Gulfport shops were bathed in witches, pumpkins and fantastical creations for Halloweendows, the Gabber’s window-painting contest for kids, sponsored by the City of Gulfport on Saturday, Oc-

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Owners Michelle and Allan Bishop Make Part-time Move to Canada Though most of the details are still hazy, major Gulfport business owners and investors Michelle and Allan Bishop announced on Facebook October 26 that they will be moving back to Canada, at least part time, to rejoin family. Michelle told the Gabber that the Bishops have sold downtown hotspots Gulfperk Coffee Bar Inc. at 3107 Beach Blvd. S. and Italian-American restaurant Tutto Bene, at 3038 Beach Blvd. S. The Bishops’ Bishop Co. Holdings owns the land that the Tiki Bar & Grille and Gulfport Brewery + Eatery sit on, but there will be no changes in either establishment, according to Michelle. “I think a lot of people are confused and think that we are leaving for good,” Michelle said. “We are still living in Gulfport for half of the year.” Here’s the lowdown: Former Gulfperk manager Elliot

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Sutton is taking ownership of the little blue cafe, according to a Facebook post on October 24. “We would like to note that there is no modification of the wonderful team or policies of the business,” the post reads. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for welcoming us to your community with open arms and making us feel at home.” As for Tutto Bene, there is no Tut-

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For the Love of Skateboarding

St. Pete Beach Home to a New Indoor Skatepark By Gabrielle Reeder

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Once a skater, always a skater. At least that’s the case for Kenny Michaels who, along with his wife and their three kids, sold their house in Arizona and moved to Florida in the midst of a pandemic to open the only indoor skate park and skate shop in St. Pete Beach. On August 21, Koncrete Party Skateboards opened its doors to a 3,001 sq. ft. skate park and skate shop at 7470 Gulf Blvd. “I think every kid has the dream to build something really cool or create something really cool. [For me] it was my dream skateshop,” Michaels said. When Michaels was 16 he dedicated his afternoons to his family’s car shop, customizing cars and consequently breathing in toxic fumes and exhaust. Being a young entrepreneur, Michaels designed a back-up plan to escape the car business, putting his profits toward a skateboard business. Eventually, he started developing and designing skate decks – the “board” part of a skateboard. However, when Michaels tried to find a distributor, he ran into elitism within the industry. “Everybody is taking the biggest companies up front and taking their orders and the small companies don’t get any orders in, so it’s hard for us to print our own graphics for our boards,” Michaels said. “Hopefully the indus-

try sees these smaller companies “On this beach, there’re not a lot and recognizes the work that’s being of spots for kids, there’re not a lot of put in, and they can do something to spots for youngsters. Even the adult help get the momentum behind othkids only have so much to do. So, it’s er companies that have good causes nice to be able to give something like – because there are companies that that and at the same time it’s very have no causes other than their own stressful,” Michaels said. pocket.” Koncrete Party Skateboards has Instead of giving up his business 2000 sq. ft of skateboarding area, endeavors, Michaels utilized the skills with a mini ramp and a street section he learned in his car shop and made complete with a box, a curb and two his own graphics out of automotive training ramps. vinyls. “I like this place a lot,” said Andre “We started pushing the vinyl Nieves, a local skater. “It’s the only ingraphics and then started seeing door park on the beach around here, it in mainstream so that’s probably go[products],” Mi- “It’s the only indoor park ing to make it really chaels said. “I on the beach around popular. But yeah, the was like, ‘I’m just here, so that’s probably area is pretty dope going to ride my and everything is suwave and do my going to make it real- per cool in here.” ly popular...the area is The shop attracts thing.’” In July 2020, pretty dope.” regulars, but, due to Michaels and his the prime beach locafamily sold their house, and took a tion, a lot of the customers are tourgamble that landed them in St. Pete ists, Michaels said. In the past, other Beach. shops that have opened at 7470 Gulf “When we got here, we decidBlvd. have not been so lucky, going ed we wanted a skate shop on the out of business rather quickly. beach, but aside from having the Michaels hopes his shop breaks the skate shop on the beach, I wanted a curse of the location. mini ramp inside because that was “It’s a huge roll of the dice and we my thing,” Michaels said. have no idea where it’s going to go, According to Michaels, Koncrete but all we can do is hope for the best,” Party Skateboards provides an outlet Michaels said. for skater kids of all ages. More at koncreteparty.com.

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Early Retirement?

Gulfport Police to Ask Council for Younger Pension Age The Gulfport Police Department (GPD) plans to make a presentation to City of Gulfport proposing that, regardless of age, city officers who served within the department for 25 years or longer should be eligible for retirement – a change that would allow GPD officers to retire at 46 at the youngest. Currently, GPD hires at 21 and requires that officers serve 25 years and be at least 52 years of age before retiring. “Police officers die at an abnormally early age,” said GPD officer Jason Motte, one of the officers vying for the change. “Every other agency in the area has a similar requirement as this. We’re hurting for good police officers at the moment, and this would work as an incentive.” The Tampa and Clearwater police departments allow for retirement after 20 years of service with no age minimum, and Clearwater hires officers at 18 years old. “Thirty years on the streets, arresting people that don’t want to be arrested, getting in fights...there’s a reason we die young,” Motte said. Currently, Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent is the sole officer who has been with the GPD for longer than the proposed 25 years, according to a records request. The Gabber asked Vincent if he would consider retiring if the ordinance was approved. “No, I would not,” Vincent said. “I’d have to take a pay cut, and buy health insurance. I like Gulfport; I think I’ll be around for a while.”

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tiations should be addressed first at council. The negotiations – a contract between the city and GPD discussed and renewed every three years – is on the upcoming agenda. “Officers don’t just get in front of council; they have a pension board that was elected that will present it to our city council,” O’Reilly said. “I think we’re getting ahead of ourselves.” It’s unclear when the pension board will get the chance to state their case for earlier retirement, but it won’t be in November. “The city manager thought it best to pump the brakes on the presentation until negotiations over the contract are over,” Motte said. “Putting the pension issue in that contract is

not typically done, apparently.” The process of asking council to propose the ordinance isn’t entirely standard, but deemed the fastest way by the police pension board and O’Reilly. “We’re not asking them to reach for the stars, but we’re asking for industry standards,” Motte said at the Thursday meeting. The city would foot the bill for the pension changes but the details are still up in the air – as is the date for the first step of the process. “Mr. O’Reilly needs to be a part of this process – that’s the preferred way,” Motte said. “His insight would be very helpful.”

Moving Parts The GPD discussed presenting the proposal to Gulfport Council at a pension board meeting Thursday, October 22. Originally, the board was to ask council at the upcoming November 16 meeting, but that was pushed back by a man who the GPD says supports it, Gulfport City Manager Jim O’Reilly. According to O’Reilly, the union’s respective bargaining contract nego-

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GULFPORT’S LIBRARY AND MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER CLOSED NOV. 11 IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY.

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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, we’ve limited capacity, so call to register for a spot.

memory? St. Anthony’s Memory Disorder Clinic will offer free, confidential memory screenings. Nov. 8, by appointment only.

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.

EPIC Social Club Spend an hour engaged in good conversation, learning with others from different generations and different perspectives. If you can, bring someone from a generation other than yours. Drinks and refreshments provided. Nov. 8, 6 p.m.

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.

Fall Floral Arrangement Class Learn to master the art of floral design from the master himself, Larry Lucas. He’ll guide you on choosing flowers, using color and placing each stem to create a beautiful fall arrangement. Nov. 9, 2 p.m.

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

Veterans Coffee Connection We invite veterans of all service eras to gather for coffee, support, friendship and to learn about available community resources. Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS Gulfport Rocks Spend time together and create some rock art themed as “Looking Forward to Thanksgiving.” Supplies provided, but space is limited Sponsored by Moore Medicare Options Nov. 5, 1 p.m. Registration required. Money Mondays: More About Medicare Meet with professionals via Zoom or at the center to learn about Medicare, how to avoid missteps and what really is the best plan. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. Pfizer Booster Shots! Get your COVID-19 Pfizer booster shot at the Center. Nov. 8, 12-4 p.m. Appointment required. Memory Screenings Worried about your

Veterans Appreciation Dinner Hosted by Cate Bransfield. Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m. Please call for reservations. Show & Tell This is your chance to tell the world (or at least us) how awesome you are. Share your story, a once-in-a-lifetime experience or your hidden talent. Nov. 12, 1 p.m. Wellness Wednesday: Monthly Wellness Checks Make your health a priority and track your progress with free monthly wellness screenings. Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. iPhone / iPad Instruction Class Learn the basic functions of your Apple iPhone or iPad. Presented by the Gulfport Library. Nov. 18, 1 p.m. Please call to register. Onsite Shredding Services & Prescription Medicine Collection In recognition of Fraud

Awareness Week, join Pinellas County Consumer Protection for free shredding of any sensitive documents. Limit five bags per vehicle. Stay in your car for this drive-through event. The Gulfport Police Department also encourages you to bring unwanted or expired prescription medicines for safe collection and disposal. Nov. 19, 9-11 a.m. Fall Crafts Make and take your own fall decoration. Supplies provided. Nov. 19, 1 p.m. Please call to register

GEMS GETAWAYS Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Explore touch pools, hands-on exhibits and windows into the science and conservation of Mote Marine Laboratory. Have a blast and discover why science is the attraction! We’ll stop in downtown Sarasota to grab lunch. Nov. 3. $37; $31, members. Price includes transportation, parking and aquarium admission. Meals not included. Out-to-Lunch Bunch Get together and share a meal, conversation and fun with friends! We’ll eati at BJ’s Brewhouse, home of the famous Pizookie, award-winning handcrafted beer and an almost endless menu. Nov. 10. $9; $7, members. Price includes transportation. Meals not included. Spongeorama Cruiseline Enjoy touring the beautiful waters of Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico while looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, the Anclote lighthouse, and other historic sites. Afterwards, explore the Tarpon Springs sponge docks and sample traditional Greek eats at Yiannis Seafood & Greek Cuisine. Nov. 18. $38; $32, members. Price includes transportation, parking and boat tour. Meals not included.

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Catherine Hickman Theater • 727-893-1070 • 5501 27th Ave. S. Patsy Aguaro Art Opening Featuring work from Patsy Aguaro. Cash bar. Opening reception: Nov. 5, 6-8 p.m.; work hangs through November.

The Sunshine Boys Gulfport Community Players present this Neil Simon classic. Nov. 11-21: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. $20. gulfportcommunityplayers.org

Gulfport Casino Ballroom 727-893-1070 • 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Coastal Conservation Association Pinellas Chapter Banquet & Auction Live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner, fun and surprises! Tickets are $85 per person or $160 per couple. Corporate and reserved tables begin at $1250 for a table of eight. For additional information please contact CCA Regional Director, Zack Batley at (813) 943-8993. Nov. 11, 6 p.m. Soul Night Dance to the best in funk, soul, disco, Motown, and rhythm and blues, with an exciting mix of retro and modern dance

music. Come early for a hustle lesson with guest instructor Joseh Marion! Nov. 12, 8 p.m. (dance lesson, 7 p.m.) $10. Casino Weekly Dances Ballroom Lessons: Tues., 12-3 p.m. $10 Argentine Tango: Tues., 6:30 p.m., $10 Swing: Weds., 7 p.m. $10 Latin Night: Thurs., 7 p.m. $10

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. Science in the Garden Meeting in the Reading Garden for our weekly Science Club for Grades K-5. Mondays, 4 p.m. Storytime in the Park Join Miss Cailey for outdoor Storytime fun! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and bubbles. Bring a chair or blanket if you want to sit during the program. Activities for toddlers and caregivers, but we always welcome additional siblings and family members. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Clymer Park. 727-893-1134 FMI.

It’s Fall Y’all Fall-themed crafts for grades K-5. Nov. 6, 2 p.m. SHINE Presentation: Medicare Advantage plans Specially trained volunteers provide free unbiased information and counseling. Nov. 17, 1 p.m. 727-893-1073 for individual appointment with a SHINE counselor. Coffee Talk Book Club We’ll discuss Ernest Hemingway’s “Men Without Women” Nov. 18, 2 p.m.

Sew Easy Make an easy craft project. Limited supplies, so registration is required. Nov. 19, 1 p.m. Call or email library.programs@mygulfport.us to register. Open Mic Bring your talents to share with a congenial group! Nov. 29, 5 p.m. Alex Hooks, 727-893-1073 FMI

Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd S. • 727-893-1068 • mygulfport.us/recreation/rec Annual registration: $3; $25, nonresidents Basketball Adult: Wed., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m. Pickleball All levels: Tues., 6-8:30 p.m. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginner: Tues., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced: Mon., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Table Tennis Tues.. & Thurs., 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Game Room Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

PROGRAMS Afterschool Program Registrations Continue! Register now for 2021-22 school year child care program for kids entering kindergarten through age 14. Bus transportation available from Pasadena Fundamental, Gulfport Montessori and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. Program runs until 5:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. for an extra charge.

Please contact the Recreation Center for more details. Teen Night Registrations Continue! Available for 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, residents; $25, nonresidents. Tot-Time Registrations Continue for hands-on preschool program for children ages 3-5. The program aims to make learning fun for children and helps prepare them for kindergarten. Two, three and five-day options available on a monthly basis. 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; register Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Proof of residency required for Gulfport residents.

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CLASSES Call instructor for more information. Want to teach a class? Call John: 727-893-1079. Ballet and Tap Tues.: Ages 3-6, 5:45 p.m.; ages 7-16, 6:45 p.m. $35/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594. Essential Oil Thurs., Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. $10/ class. Jennifer: 813-263-3919. Hula Hoop Fitness Thurs., 6:30 p.m. $35/ month; $10/class. Maria: mestrada1987@ gmail.com. Tennis Tues. & Thurs. Adult lessons. Chase Park, 28th Ave. and 53rd St. S. $15. Mo: 727515-1454. Yoga Moves Hatha Yoga Fri., 9:30 $12/ class; $40/month. Denise: 727-251-8868 Youth Hip Hop Ages 6-8: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; ages 9-16, Fri., 7:30 p.m. $35/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594 Zumba Thurs., 6 p.m. $20/month; $6/ class. Magda: 727-214-7868

Larry’s Last Dance

Gulfport Celebrates the Late Larry Enlow with a Party in the Park By Abby Baker

LARRY BUSBY

Larry Enlow’s Celebration of Life brought musicians and music lovers to Gulfport’s Veteran’s Park as a tribute to the musician on Saturday, October 30.

It was a party Larry Enlow would have been proud of. That’s the consensus after Enlow’s Celebration of Life Concert in Gulfport’s Veteran’s Park on Saturday, October 30. Swarms of people – local and from out of state – came to Gulfport to dance, sing and listen to a lineup of musicians close to the late Gulfport musician and artist benefactor’s heart. Veteran’s Park saw sets of Enlow’s favorite songs by band members from the three Cajun bands he was a part of: Atlanta Swamp Opera, the Gulfport Ramblers and the Gulfport Swamp Opera. “It wasn’t no sad memorial,” said photographer friend Larry Busby.

“It was a party Larry would have planned himself.” The celebration served as a fundraiser for Larry Enlow and wife Maureen Kilroy’s nonprofit for the arts, The Enroy Foundation Inc. With Enlow gone, Kilroy is continuing the foundation’s role of supporting visual and performing arts in the area. Kilroy herself performed in many of the sets, and ended the night with an emotional version of Enlow’s favorite song, one that he chose for his brother’s memorial, “This Little Light of Mine.” “I put together a program with all types of music that Larry played, and that he loved,” Kilroy said.

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Songs from the Past Enlow died September 11 of this year after contracting a breakthrough case of COVID-19. His death rocked the Gulfport community, but Saturday’s concert was about celebrating his life. “We had people dancing and singing along and letting their little lights shine,” Kilroy said. “Everything he did, everyday, I miss everything about him.” The park was transformed into a type of outdoor dance floor, a community effort by the City of Gulfport and residents. The focal point of the night, five hours of music, was an emotional journey for many of the attendees, including former Gulfport Swamp Opera band member Bruce Waters. “Music and dance was such a big part of his life. I miss his encouragement; he could bring things out of people that you didn’t even know you had in you,” the musician said. Waters played in several sets at the celebration, and was a longtime musical partner of Enlow and Kilroy. “We played mountain music... swing...vocal harmonies...it was beautiful,” Waters said. “It was a fluid situation, very musical.” See more photos from Larry’s celebration at thegabber.com.

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Visit mygulfport.us/rebound/ businessapplication to register your business today! Applications for eligible businesses to participate in the program will be available and begin being accepted on November 3, 2021 and the acceptance period will close on November 24, 2021.

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The Sunshine Boys By Neil Simon

November 11-21

Doctor’s orders! Socially-distant seating. Masks are required. Tickets must be purchased ONLINE. www.GulfportCommunityPlayers.org

Thurs-Fri-Sat @ 8 PM Sat & Sun @ 2PM Catherine Hickman Theater 26th & Beach

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Dean Wick (L) and Ron Zietz (R) portray former vaudeville comedians in this Neil Simon classic about theater, male friendship and comedy. Get set for a night of sparks, one-liners, and a flood of memories, and laughs.

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City of Gulfport, Florida Notice of 2022 Municipal General Election and Qualifying Period

Ciudad de Gulfport, Florida Notificación del Periodo de Calificación y Elección General Municipal 2022

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with

Por medio de la presente se notifica que de conformidad con las disposiciones de los Estatutos, la Ciudad de Gulfport celebrará una Elección General Municipal el martes 15 de marzo de 2022, se realizará para le elección de un Alcalde, un Miembro del Consejo para el Distrito I y un Miembro del Consejo para el Distrito III. La calificación iniciará a las 8:30 a. m. el lunes 6 de diciembre de 2021, y finalizará al mediodía del lunes 13 de diciembre de 2021. Los candidatos para Alcalde deberán ser residentes de la ciudad al menos durante un (1) año previo a la fecha de calificación y los candidatos para Miembros del Consejo deberán ser residentes de su distrito al menos durante un (1) año previo a la fecha de calificación. Comuníquese a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad para recibir mayor información sobre la calificación y documentación requerida, 893-1012.

Charter provisions, the City of Gulfport will hold a Municipal General Election on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for the election of Mayor, Council Member Ward I and Council Member Ward III. Qualifying begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021 and ends at Noon, Monday, December 13, 2021. Candidates for Mayor shall be a resident of the city for at least one (1) year prior to the date of qualification and candidates for Council Member shall be a resident of their ward for at least one (1) year prior to the date of qualification. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk for further qualifying information and paperwork, 893-1012.

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crime Gulfport Police Seek Driver in Hit and Run By Abby Baker

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A large white van struck a much smaller moped on 26th Avenue South and 49th Street, injuring the moped driver before speeding off in a hit and run on Tuesday, October 26, according to Gulfport police (GPD). The moped driver, George Augustine, 70, was taken to a nearby hospital as a trauma alert on Tuesday; police are still looking for the driver of the van, and urging the public to

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keep an eye out. “The van has been described as a white van with a blue logo on the side and bubbles. This could possibly be a pool cleaning company,” the GPPD posted on Facebook on Tuesday. “The van is similar in style to those used by Amazon delivery, such as a Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter or Ram Promaster.” The driver was described as a white male with dark hair and a dark

beard and was seen travelling westbound on 26th Avenue South immediately after the incident. “There have been no leads in this case at this time,” GPPD Public Information Officer Sgt. Thomas Woodman told the Gabber on Wednesday, October 27. Anyone with information is asked to contact dispatch at 727-582-6177 and request to speak to a patrol officer regarding case GP21-19670.

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arts Artist Emerging

Shara Bunis Wins Gulfport Merchants Artist Grant By Abby Baker

SHARA BUNIS

It wasn’t long ago that Gulfport resident and artist Shara Bunis was working in the corporate world, managing grant money for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A seasoned photographer and watercolor artist, Bunis made a full career 180° and is this year’s recipient of the Gulfport Merchant Chamber’s Rise and Shine Emerging Artist Grant. “I was actually really surprised, and a little bit panicked at first,” Bunis said. “It’s not really about the money; it’s about how this helps you grow.”

The initial grant rings in at $500, and equates to lucrative artist resources such as a spot in the juried Gulfport Fine Arts Festival, five booth spots in the Gulfport First Friday Art Walk and a local mentorship program with Brenda McMahon. The subjects in her work are tangible, often life-like – a butterfly or a shipwrecked boat from Hurricane Eta – but painted through the rainy gaze of watercolor. “I tend to be a literal person; I see the world in detail,” Bunis, who has a knack for macro photography, said. “When I started painting, I wanted to

be a loose, flowy, watercolor person. Turns out, my style is more about the details.” The Albany native uses her closeup style to highlight forgotten minutiae like the hairs on an insect’s legs. The Details Bunis first visited the Gulfport area in 2005 for a business trip, and it took her over a decade to set roots in town. After officially moving from Pennsylvania in 2015, she’s let the flavor of the city take her work to new places. “I never intended to sell my work,”

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Shara Bunis is the latest recipient of the Gulfport Merchant Chamber’s Rise and Shine Emerging Artist Grant.

the artist said. “It all happened very organically.” Bunis dove in head first when local artist Susan Wiley “took her under her wing,” and gave her a few tips, but always with watercolors, which Bunis describes as the only medium

she knows. “She saw I had talent and a passion,” Bunis said. “I’m still a little amazed by that.” What’s next for the grant winner? It depends. “If something resonates with me, I

paint it,” Bunis said. “It’s hard for me to plan...I’m known to get up at 8 p.m. and start painting something, anything. I stick to...what feels good.” See Gulfport’s emerging artist on display at 5317 Beach House, 5317 Gulfport Blvd.

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Gulfport’s Artists Bring All the Buyers to the Yard By Abby Baker Artist Cindy Heidel at the March Art in the Yard event. ABBY BAKER

A new local tradition, Art in the Yard is a city-wide art sale put on by Gulfport-livin’ artists. Saturday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. marks second time local artists will transform the town into an outdoor art gallery. Art lovers can navigate the event via the City of Gulfport’s website, says Karen Love, one of the event creators. “I’m really proud of this as an event, because this is something put on by Gulfport artists for the public with absolutely zero budget,” said Love, who is also one of the participating artists. Love and Gulfport resident Margo Dalgetty put on Art in the Yard last March with an eye toward making it a twice-yearly art tradition. Luckily, it panned out. “It’s the same concept, but we have a much better brochure and extended hours,” Love said. “This time around we have 55 stops with

90-some artists participating. “ The online brochure shows the address of art hot spots and the names of the content creators showing at each location. There is one stipulation: Artists must live in Gulfport, with no exceptions. However, many sellers are combining forces on yards with more ample real estate.

In Love’s case, she is selling her whimsical Florida creatures with a bonus holiday series. “I’m picturing a lot of potential Christmas gifts because we are so close to December,” Love said. “But you won’t see any snow – it’s all Christmas by the beach.” See what’s out there and map your route at mygulfport.us/gulfport-art-in-the-yard.

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CALL TO ARTISTS & BENEFACTORS Women of the arts and those that support them, ROB Galleries - with locations in Rome, Orlando, and Brooklyn - is opening a new artistic retreat in Gulfport in 2022. With the strength and support of our women entrepreneurs we are excited to connect culturally with other artisans and create a space for all women artists - whether visual arts, music, or literary - to grow and collaborate. While the building of our artist retreat is in progress, we will have some unique workshops with local galleries. We will announce these in the next month or so. For more information about how you can be a part of this artistic community email our founder Susanne Sabbatino: susannesabbatino@icloud.com

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the gabs How do you know it’s winter in Florida? Photos by Gabrielle Reeder

Ken Michaels, Phoenix: “When my parking spot is gone when I get to my shop in the morning.”

Vegas, West Virginia: “What I’ve learned is the snowbirds start showing up. Those Maine, Michigan, Minnesota tags start showing up. You know. They’re like, ‘Winter’s here, bro.’”

Eric, Knob Noster, Missouri: “It’s death season when you ride a motorcycle cause the old people like to kill [people] on motorcycles.”

Dakota Kersey, Swainsboro, Georgia: “When the temp drops below 60.”

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What happens in Vegas makes it to the Gabber! Karla Yoder and her best friend, Linda Vallis, were so excited to take this photo of themselves with the Gabber they hauled all the way from their homes in Gulfport to Las Vegas in October. The ladies were in town to see Lady Gaga with their daughters Marly Ramstad and Jody Bowen.

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Biscuits, Bungalows & a Battle of the Bands Find links for these events — and many other things to do — online at thegabber.com/events. Thursday, November 4 Clymer Park Tales Tiny gardeners are invited to enjoy books, songs, rhymes and bubbles at the gazebo in Gulfport’s Clymer Park as part of a morning time storytime. Bring a blanket or a chair to join in on the fun, not far from the park’s edible food forest. This is a class recommended for toddlers. Call 727-8931134 for more. Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S. 10:30 a.m. All Weekend Full Circle Show Two artists, two shows, two days. Visit Full Circle at the Catherine Hickman Theater for a night of art and life. Local artists Patsi Aguero and Denise Marie have created a collection of recent works inspired by both the magical and natural sources of life. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

again and Beach Boulevard South will be filled with local artwork and creators. Head down the boulevard to find a new muse, tip street performers and try out Gulfport eats. Beach Boulevard. 5-8 p.m. Saturday, November 6 Biscuits and Gravy Skip cleaning the kitchen on Saturdays – South St. Petersburg has you covered every weekend with Breakfast on the Deuces. Come down for food trucks, vendors and pop-up shops with every type of morning meal imaginable. The Deuces Corner, 833 22nd St. S. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fall Festivities It’s fall by the coast and the Gulfport Senior Center is ready to celebrate. Gather in the center’s parking lot for a bundling of food, entertainment, vendors and community. Amongst the autumn

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decoration, vendors and exhibitors will provide information about the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation and the Senior Center. Interested vendors, call Steven Halstead at 727-400-9028. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Frontyard Finds It’s back! Original art brings all the buyers to the yard. Gulfport’s Art in the Yard allows for a permit-free sale across the city. This community event promotes local artists, emerging and seasoned, to showcase their creations from home. Find a map and brochure at mygulfport.us. City of Gulfport. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Have a Bungalow Ball Bungalowfest is back for the 23rd year in St. Petersburg’s Historic Kenwood. This year, the funky little home tour has a “Art in the Garden” theme. The neighborhood is invited to tour the colorful urban villages of Kenwood Things To Do continued on page 34

Savor the Flavor All the libations, one spot. Explore the two-day SAVOR St. Pete Festival with a “palate-pleasing, star-studded weekend destination event showcasing talented foodies.” Watch the Grand Tasting Village, or North Straub Park, explode into an outdoor celebration of sips and tastes. Get tickets at savortheburg.com, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE. 1-4 p.m. Friday, November 5 Shop Creative Clay Shop local and support Creative Clay Transition student artists at the First Friday Art Market. Browse ceramics, paintings, greeting cards and more in one spot. Background noise will be live music by Emily Turnage and good eats from the All Good food truck. Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave. S. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s First Friday So much art packed in just one Friday a month. It’s the First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport

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and a rolling selection of locally grown art, while staying respectful to the homeowners. Tickets are $20 online, and an additional $5 the day of. Seminole Park, Burlington and 29th Street, St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Battle of the Bands The New Horizons Band of Gulfport will be representing the lizard town itself at the 5th Annual Pinellas Festival of Community Bands. Enjoy local music in the park and listen to your favorite instrument. It’s always the saxophone. England Brothers Bandshell, 5010 81st Ave. N. 1 p.m. Meet the Authors Books at Park Place will host a gathering of three local sisters-in-crime mystery writers. Meet Cheryl Hollon, Teresa Michael and Martha Reed for a discussion on homicidal Florida. Masks are appreciated. Books at Park Place, 6800 Gulfport Blvd. S. #113. 1-3 p.m. Sunday, November 7 Chowder on the Mind? Attend a good old fashioned chowder and soup cook-off that will benefit the Veterans of South Pinellas County. Visitors can taste every creation and

vote for their favorite to win People’s Choice, while a panel of chefs determine who wins Best Chowder, Best Non-Chowder and the best overall for the acclaimed Golden Ladle. Soup’s on! Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. 1-5 p.m. Veterans Day in Gulfport Hit the sand, ballers. Military veterans and volleyball players alike are welcomed to Gulfport Beach sand courts for the 10th Annual VETSports Beach Volleyball event, right after Gulfport’s Veterans Day Parade. It’s a salty way to give back to our military veterans while having fun in the sun. The must-see event for watchers and servers is the traditional Gulfport Police vs. Gulfport Fire game. Sign up at mygulfport. us/heroesweekend. Gulfport Beach, Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th St. S. 11 a.m. Monday, November 8 Peace Circle Starting with five minutes of meditation, take a vibrational pause on Gulfport Beach. This is a monthly meetup that invites a public group to share personal journeys and listen to spiritual messages. Intrigued? Call Lisa for the specifics at 602-448-8827. Gulfport Beach,

Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th St. S. 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9 Segregated Sands Learn about the history of segregation on Florida’s biggest draws, its beaches. Register for a free online history course, “Segregated Sand: Florida’s Beaches in the Civil Rights Movement,” hosted by The Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. Tickets at eventbrite.com. 10:30-11:30 a.m. After Work Ladies Hour Power Gals Networking invites female entrepreneurs to connect and promote at an after-hours mixer. There’s no speaker, just a build up of women, business and good eats at 22 South Food Hall. 22 South Food Hall, 642 22nd St. S. 6-9:30 p.m. In the Know: South Pasadena An agenda meeting followed by an administrative workshop, this is for you, South Pasadena residents. Stay up to date with local happenings and meet the faces behind the city. South Pasadena City Hall Annex Building, 6940 Hibiscus Ave. 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 10 Talking Noise City Councilmember Paul Ray invites community members and business owners to a town hall that will dive into the long-term issue of the Gulfport noise ordinance. Business owners want to allow for outdoor music, homeowners want peace and quiet. Hear each other out, respectfully. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. 7 p.m.

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GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available for parties, weddings, meetings. Great waterfront location with full facilities. Call Jean for info and dates. 727-366-6341.

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE

In Royal Palm Cemetery South. Block 164 Lot 9. $3,200 plus transfer fee for both plots. ph. 727-492-5684

IN BOCA CIEGA BAY SOUTH PASADENA

Church Yard Sale

6168 First Ave. N. • St Pete

Saturday, Nov. 13 8am – 2pm

THE ISLAND $60,000 Submerged Land Abutting: HEMINGWAY CONDOS 25K SHORE VIEW CONDOS 25K For their docks

ALL-ONLY $90,000! 10% Co-Op Commission

JOSEPH W. COTTON-BROKER Accommodations to Share

727-289-4436

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT Furnished room for Rent In private home in Pinellas Park. All utilities, washer/dryer included. non smoker $600 a month. 727-418-8442 Accommodations Wanted Wanted

BUYING VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY I MAKE HOUSECALLS

Buying Vintage Costume jewelry and watches 30 years and older. Gather your items and call Kaye 239-560-2816. I am available Monday through Saturday. Sundays I set up at Farmers Market Pinellas Park next to City Hall Booth N19 Yard / Garage Sale MOVING SALE Armoire excellent condition $150, Oak Corner Cabinet mid- 1800’s $75.00, Veneer dining table with four chairs. Top has some heat marking $40, Hammond Multiplex Typewriter $500. 727-667-3271

MOVING SALE SAT. 11/06 9:30 A.M. - 2 P.M.

Indoor & patio furniture, Kitchenware, Antique 4 poster bedroom set, Yard tools, Hand tools, Antique tools, Some clothing & shoes, Dog Crates & leashes, & MORE. Pics on Market Place. 2702 45th St.S. Gulfport NO EARLY BIRDS!

APARTMENT WANTED Retired teacher and businessman, in previous Gulfport apt. 16 yrs., had to leave due to property sale, looking for 1 bedroom (or studio) in Gulfport area. Quiet, reliable person, no pet. Call or text 727-417-0931.

BUCKINGHAM 903 - 6060 SHORE BLVD. $395,000 CONTRACT PENDING 1.3 ACRE LOT NEAR WESLEY CHAPEL $65,000 CONTRACT PENDING 8046 STIMIE AVE.N $775,000 CONTRACT PENDING

Real Estate for Rent

727-418-8948

FITNESS SPACE FOR RENT

3037 Beach Blvd. S. 505 Pasadena Ave. S.

Personal trainers, fitness class leaders, yoga instructors we have a space for you in Gulfport. 17x27 room with padded floor, bathroom and more. Hourly, weekly, monthly. Some storage available. Call 305619-9734.

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Nelda Hamm

Real Estate for Sale

For Sale or Rent Located in South Pasadena, in the famous waterfront Chateaux Tower. PENTHOUSE 2 bed 2 bath unit on the 16th floor featuring gorgeous open water views and is totally remodeled. Available for $535K, or rent $3950/mo. We also have a 4th floor corner unit for $470k, or rent $3550/mo. Income generating properties. Call 702-580-1552

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"SHE GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK" Local clinic has a medical solution for peripheral neuropathy. “It started out as a normal outing. My wife and I had to run to the grocery store. We were driving down the road casually going over our shopping list when the car ahead of me started to slow down anticipating the yellow light. I started to move my foot from the gas to the brake as any normal person would do when they see brake lights in front of them but I couldn’t. I couldn’t feel my foot. The car kept moving forward and I just couldn’t get my foot on the brake. CRUNCH! I finally came to a stop when I hit the car in front of me.”

This story was shared with us by John S, a Tampa Bay area resident who has peripheral neuropathy. While no one was hurt in this accident, John had suffered almost everyday of his life with tingling and burning in his feet until numbness set it and he could no longer feel even the brake pedal beneath his foot. “Typically, the first stage is pain.” shares Dr. Rebecca Gibbons of AAIM| Achieve Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. “You feel burning, tingling, sharp pains, or you feel like you’re walking on tacks or marbles. This pain eventually subsides and the numbness sets in. Unfortunately the numbness brings with it a whole other host of problems." It is terribly common that peripheral neuropathy and its debilitating symptoms interfere with a person’s ability to live their life.

John was now reliant on his wife to drive him around, What is even more common, John's general practitioner and several specialists told him there was nothing they could do other than prescribe him pills that would ease the pain of his neuropathy. That’s where Dr. Gibbons and her staff at AAIM come in. “About 75% of our current patients come to us suffering from the same condition as John,” tells Dr. Gibbons. "They’re in constant pain from neuropathy and it prevents them from not only living their lives but more importantly, it prevents them from enjoying it. Depending on the severity of their nerve damage, we typically see tremendous progress in 3-4 months of treatment. I like to say we’re in the business of making your golden years golden." "I can't lie," admits John "I was skeptical at first but I had run out of options. Nothing else was helping but after about three months into treatment, I was confidently able to drive myself to Publix and to my appointments. Dr. Gibbons gave me my life back."

You can learn more about Dr. Gibbons and AAIM by visiting ACHIEVEACUIM.COM. If you are ready to schedule a consultation call 727-272-3587.

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