Announcements

Virtual Learning on the Beach

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

You Can Still Volunteer for Seniors

The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center’s classes and activities are closed for now, but they still have volunteer opportunities. If you want to make a diff erence and help your community join the volunteer program. You’ll meet new friends and get acquainted with more than 50 programs, classes and workshops. Volunteers assist as lobby receptionists, fitness center attendants, class/activity instructors, and with special events, the food pantry, clerical support, the flea market, promotions, bingo, card/ magazine organizing and more. Call Rachel at 727-893-1231.

Check Out Child Care

Kids in kindergarten through age 14 can now register for the 2020-2021 School Year Child Care Program at Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. The program provides transportation from Pasadena Fundamental, Bear Creek, Gulfport and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. The Recreation Center participates in the Aft erschool Nutrition Program, a part of the Child Care Food Program, to provide nutritious snacks to children in aft er-school programs at no extra charge. To register call 727893-1068 for fees.

Get Gulfport on the Go

Check out the newest way to connect in Gulfport: an app for iOS and Android. The offi cial City of Gulfport app gives residents a simple way to ask questions or report potholes, signs, trash or debris, code violations and more. Users can submit GPS data and photos, keep track of requests and find direct links to utility bill payment, the city calendar, frequently asked questions, the city employee directory, sanitation department, newsletter signup and more. Email info@mygulfport.us, call 727-893-1118 or visit mygulfport.us/cityapp.

Tall Tales of Tall Grass

Gulfport’s code enforcement department consists of one person, and right now, the city’s directed him to focus primarily on life and safety issues (for example, a house with a pool that lacks a fence.) The offi cer does patrol the city for violations, focusing on one area of Gulfport a week. Gulfport’s Community Development department asks residents to be extra sets of eyes and report violations. The city promises the inspector will respond within one working day. Call 727893-1061; if you get voicemail, please leave a detailed message. You may report anonymously, but if you want the offi ce to follow up with you, the complaint will not be anonymous. Contact information you leave on the voicemail or give the offi cer becomes part of the public record.

It’s Always Nice to Get a Call

The City of Gulfport’s Telephone Reassurance program is more than a morning wake-up call. This free service off ers Gulfport residents 50 or older – and their families – comfort, security, and peace of mind. Volunteers make daily calls to registered members. If you cannot be reached, the volunteer follows procedures to confirm all is well. Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could use this service, call 727-893-2237 or stop by the Gulfport Senior Center at 5501 27th Ave. S.