Get Rid of Household Electronics and Chemicals
Know When to Water
The Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center is open, but for the safety of customers and staff, they’ve changed how they handle items. Staff and customers must practice social distancing, and customers must unload their own items. Call Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste at 727-464-7500 or visit pinellascounty.org/solidwaste.
Don’t Be a Scam Victim Scammers are getting more creative during the pandemic, preying on folks of all ages, backgrounds and incomes. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is here to help, protect and educate consumers on fraud at the gas pump, through telemarketing schemes and sham cause. If you have concerns about charities, consumer issues, or are a victim of fraud, visit floridaconsumerhelp.com or call 1-800-help-fla or 1-800-fl-ayuda en Español.
As we head into the drier season, St. Petersburg residents need to observe twice-a-week watering rules for potable, well and surface water irrigation. Know your zones and days, check for updates or download the watering restrictions fact sheet at stpete.org/water, or call 727-892-5300.
Senior Center Pantry Needs Donations Got extra food? If you do, the Gulfport Senior Center Pantry needs it. They’re looking for non-perishables like tuna, peanut butter, dry cereal, pasta sauce, soups and canned meats. Any Gulfport resident 50 and older can use the pantry. The Senior Center keeps the pantry open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have food to donate, drop it off anytime. If you could use food, bring your photo ID, a utility bill, or bank statement (to prove residence) and your SSI proof of income. Wondering if you can use the pantry? Call Rachel at 727-893-1231.
Be a Helper with CERT
Now, you can be one, as a member of Gulfport’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT trains citizens to help the community during a disaster, as well as assist the city for things like traffic control during planned events. CERT meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month. Call James Wright at 727-893-1022.
Need a COVID Test? Community Health Centers of Pinellas and the Florida Department of Health offer COVID-19 testing at locations throughout the county. Visit covid19. pinellascounty.org/testing for sites and hours.
Saving Water Pays Did you know St. Petersburg residents can get a rebate for rain barrels and rain gardens? The City of St. Petersburg developed the Rainwater Rebate Program to help folks conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff. Residents may be eligible for up to $100 for installing water-saving features. Email rainwaterrebates@stpete.org or call 727-893-7341 to learn more.
They always say, “Look for the helpers.”
“THE DINER”
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From the Gulfport Family Restaurant & Staff. We will be closed on Christmas Day.
The BEST Burgers in Town! Looking for a place to bring the entire family? LOOK NO FURTHER!
We also have homemade lunch and dinners like: Meatloaf, Chicken Pot Pie, or Our Famous Greek & Julienne Salads!
“The Diner” is one of the most popular places, not only in Gulfport, but in the Tampa Bay Area that offers only the best, fresh-brewed coffee and fantastic breakfast that won’t empty out your wallet. We offer only the best in breakfast east alongside grits, hashbrowns and our fresh, hand-cut homefries and made-toyour-liking eggs. 7am breakfast? We have you covered. Our doors open promptly at seven so you’re sure to get a hearty breakfast when you’re on-the-go.
2025 49th Street South • 727-321-2628 (right next door to Wells Fargo in front of the Save-A-Lot Plaza)
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm • Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
theGabber.com | December 17 - December 23, 2020
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