5 Things to Know Today: Monday, July 4
All Day Celebration in Gulfport for the Fourth of July, Fun Finders in town and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
1) The City of Gulfport Fourth of July Celebration kicks off today at 8 a.m.! There are events for the entire family including a fishing derby, sand sculpture contest, parade and fireworks.
2) The "Fun Finders" are in Gulfport! Meet Jim and Bonnie Par and say "hi" to the Rand McNally USA Today Road Rally Team. The couple is in town judging if Gulfport is the best small town in American for food.
3) If you decide to lit sparklers or other small ground fireworks, check out our story with safety information from the Gulfport Fire Chief before lighting the fuse.
4) Looking for other events today? Check out our events calendar.
5) Here is your Fourth of July forecast! We have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Otherwise, it'll be mostly sunny with a high near 88. Expect an east wind between 6 and 9 mph. Tonight, we have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Otherwise, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 80. Expect a north wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east.
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City of Gulfport's 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2011 at 7:30 am–11:00 pm2401 53rd St S, Gulfport, FL (locations around the downtown waterfront district) -
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Phyllis Plotnick
3:56 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Hi Cherlene, I love getting "Patch" anytime, but particularly now while I am overseas (in Prague) for the summer. It really allows me to stay "in touch" with our special city.
I have a favor to ask...I want to comment on an article that appeared about two weeks ago where council and the city were asking for new ideas to increase city revenues. How can I respond now? I no longer can find the article on my computer. Thanks in advance for trying to help me out with this! Phyllis Plotnick
Lee Diekemper
11:31 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Phyllis:
Cherlene is on vacation and I'm minding the store until she returns.
First, thanks for commenting and being so proactive with your community despite being nearly half the world away, though temporarily.
Second, I believe the story linked below is the article in question. I plan to write a follow-up next week when Cherlene returns. Feel free to comment on the story in the normal spot.
http://gulfport.patch.com/articles/employee-buyouts-on-the-horizon