No. 2692
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THE GABBER.COM
THE GABBER.COM No. 2697
January 21 - January 27, 2021
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February 25 - March 3, 2021
By Abby Baker
By Abby Baker
ROBERT PHELPS
ABBY BAKER
LARRY BUSBY
Tampa Bay’s Aquatic Preserves Get New ‘Friends’ P.8
One of the first street festivals hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber in 2021, Gulfport’s Get Rescued will be bursting with furry energy up and down Beach Boulevard on Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “These rescues really rely on us,” said GMC President Barbara Banno. “Post COVID, we may not have as much food donated or donations, but we’re going to do everything we can for these rescues.” The event is one large fundraiser for Florida-based animal rescues; more than 30 organizations and up to 70 pet-friendly vendors will decorate the Gulfport street for the 17th year. “This really is a beloved tradition,” event organizer Suzie King, owner of SIK Promotions, said. “Get Rescued was the last street festival hosted by the Gulfport Merchant’s Chamber in 2020; we’re really excited to get to have it this year.” Nearly a year later, the world has changed, and so has Gulfport’s furriest festival.
Pint sized players get a warm up before the big game.
Gulfport Little League kicked off their 2021 season with glee on Saturday, March 13 at Tomlinson Park. Kids, coaches and residents alike heralded the return of ballpark sounds that have been silent since the 2020 season came to an abrupt end during the COVID shutdowns. Little League continued on page 6
Get Rescued continued on page 4
Drug Lab Explosion P.10
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Renaissance Dad P.12
Dear Gabby P.17
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Friends in wet places. With more people outside than ever before, Tampa Bay’s aquatic preserves got a boost from “friends” groups. This cover – with a stunning self portrait of park ranger Larry Busby – celebrates the people in and around Tampa Bay working to protect it.
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Gulfport Candidates Q&A: Part 2 P.9
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March 18 - March 24, 2021
Batter Up, Gulfport!
Skunks, Chihuahuas and Kitties, Oh My!
Two Old Friends Bring Life to ‘Satchmo’ P.21
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February
A Yardful of Talent P.4
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Rescue me! Gulfport’s Get Rescued, one of Gulfport’s favorite festivals (aren’t they all our favorites, though?), supports rescue organizations throughout Tampa Bay – including skunk rescues. Florida Skunk Rescue shared this cover art from Robert Phelps with us.
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March
Batter UP! Gulfport Little League swung – once again – into our hearts, masks and all, on opening day. One of the hallmarks of a great community is how it treats its youngest and oldest residents, and Gulfport’s treatment of its youngest ball players (T-ball, anyone?) speaks volumes about what our community values.
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