Announcements

Help for teacher

Teachers need a support system as they risk their own health and safety to make sure our kids get the best education. The Family Counseling Center created a support group for teachers and other school staff to come together and take care of each other as they try and do their jobs well and keep themselves healthy during the pandemic. Led by Sharon Johnson-Levy, LMHC, and Marion Adams, Master of Social Work student at USF. Starts Nov. 7 and continues for four weeks. $15; $55/all four. 727-254-9183

Got garden?

The Pink Flamingo Home Tour is thinking outside the box for its 2021 tour or, more accurately, thinking outside the house. If you know of a garden, alley or nifty or neato outdoor feature you think the world deserves to see – or if you have one yourself – send the info along to the Pink Flamingo Home Tour organizers so they can investigate and, hopefully, add it to the 2021 tour. Email ‘em at pinkflamingo@visitgulfportflorida.com.

Drivers Wanted

Meals on Wheels needs you… to drive. The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center, as part of the Neighborly Dining & Meals on Wheels program, delivers meals to those who need it, provided they’re at least 60 years old. Little problem: They don’t have enough drivers. People who can volunteer to deliver meals should visit neighborly.org.

It’s Still Hurricane Season

If you haven’t already, pick up your copy of the Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Guide at Gulfport City Hall, public library or the fire station. Visit mygulfport.us/ hurricane-center for planning tips, a list of recommended supplies and other useful hurricane-related information. The Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season ends November 30. Make sure you’re prepared.

Gulfport Utility Customer Service Open

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

Watch the Watchers Virtually

Gulfport’s Neighborhood Watch has gone virtual, which means no matter where you are you can participate via Facebook. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Find the group on Facebook by searching for “Gulfport, FL Community Crime Watch.” The meetings and group offer Gulfport residents a monitored way to learn about burglaries, stolen vehicles and more. Call 727-893-1022 or email Gulfport’s volunteer coordinator Jim Wright at jwright@mygulfport.us if you want more information.

Gulfport is Ready to Help Businesses It’s not too late to apply for City of Gulfport grant funding for eligible small businesses. If you or your business employ between three and 50 full-time employees within Gulfport city limits, you might qualify. Grants in the amount of $1000 are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis while funds last, so don’t miss out. Apply online at mygulfport.us/gatewaygrant, call 727-893-1045 or email csototorres@mygulfport.us.