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Photo Gallery: Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer

Business owners, community members and volunteers came out to the monthly Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Bo-Tiki welcomed the group Thursday night!

Are you a member of the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce? If not, consider joining and taking part in the monthly Chamber Mixer! Each month, organizers get-together, network and brainstorm about promoting local businesses right here in Gulfport, South Pasadena and South St. Pete. Check out our photos from this month's mixer at Bo-Tiki and learn more about the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce on their website. Do you have photos from the event? Add them to this story!

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Local Flavor

Quiche Du Jour is Delicious at Stella's

From fried green tomatoes to smoked salmon, Stella's serves up breakfast plates made to please. Welcome to our first "Local Flavor" article, complete with a description to jump-start your appetite.

With all the local restaurants and made-to-order specialties in and near Gulfport, we know you have an important decision to make! Where to have breakfast, lunch or dinner right here in town. Each week, we'll fill you in on something delicious! If you love eggs, veggies and cheese, you'll love one of Stella's quiche de jour options on their menu. There's always more than one option, but on this day I ordered the vegetable and goat cheese dish with a side of hash browns. The quiche de jour is $5.95 with a side of either hash browns, home fries or grits. The portion is well worth that price and the "surprise" combination is a winner for my taste buds! The  vegetable quiche pictured included onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, goat…

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Eckerd College Student Busted In Online Child Sex Sting

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 men in the online child predator sting, including a lieutenant commander of the U.S. Coast Guard JAG Miami unit.

An Eckerd College student is among the suspects facing child predator charges in a large sting operated by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. Kevin Williams, 21, of 25 Seton Road, Irvine, Calif., who is listed as a student at Eckerd College in Pinellas County, was arrested after allegedly SMS messaging and sending e-mails to arrange a sexual encounter with an undercover officer claiming to be a 14-year-old girl. Williams' arrest was part of sting called Operation Intercept, which involved detectives posing online as minors and posting ads in chat rooms, message boards, Facebook and other places online. They waited for suspects to contact them, Knight said. On Tuesday, May 8, Williams messaged that “I mean I’d love to come over but I …

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Where's the Best Place to Dine Out for Memorial Day Weekend?

Do you have a favorite place to dine and drink for Memorial Day weekend?

Barbecues, swimming pools, time off work and school. Summer is almost here, but first we get to enjoy a long, lazy Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day 2012 is May 28. With that in mind, we turn to this week’s Readers’ Choice poll to ask: Where's a top spot in Gulfport for Memorial Day eats and drinks? Here are just some of the favorites in Gulfport: Leave your comments below this article about your favorite Gulfport Retsaurant for Memorial Day dining and drinking. Each comment is worth 25 points for the restaurant. Rate the restaurant in our Business Directory for an additional 50 points! We’ll declare the winner on Friday, May 18.

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Mother's Day Meal Options in Gulfport

Where would your Mom like to go this Sunday?

There is no better place than Gulfport to spend Mother's Day. With the waterfront district in walking distance and an unmatched view of the inner coastal, it is safe to say that any mother would be ecstatic to spend Sunday in our little town. We've found some of the most delicious deals in Gulfport. If you are looking for a traditional brunch with entertainment starting later in the day, check out the Peninsula Inn. Brunch will run from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Options will include eggs benedict, omlettes, wraps and salads. Bloody Mary's and mimosa's will also be served. The menu is separate from the normal offerings and starts at about $10 per person. Are you in the mood for a unique environment and a stellar menu? Try the Horse and Jockey…

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Mother's Day Deals and Gift Ideas in Gulfport

Still looking for that perfect gift for mom? You'll find plenty of one-of-a-kind gifts in and near Gulfport. Check out our suggestions!

Say "Thank you" and "I love you" with a bouquet, jewelry or bath and body soaps. You can even treat mom to a yoga or massage session. And guess what! Many of these items and services can be found in Gulfport. Mother's Day Gift Ideas Gulfport Florist, 1410 58th St. S, Gulfport (727) 328-1917 Karen's Florist of Gulfport, 5122 Gulfport Blvd S Gulfport (727) 329-8808 Thai-rific Orchids, 5313 Gulfport Blvd. S. (727) 321-2732 Industrial Arts Center, 2902 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport (727) 289-9365 The Longhouse, 2309 49th St. S, Gulfport (727) 322-5766 The Art of Massage, 2914 1/2 Beach Blvd. Gulfport (727) 323-3933 Mother's Day Deals Domain Home Accessories, 3129 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport (727) 302-9299 Red Hot Tiki, 2904 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport (727) …

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Patch RV Coming to City Near You

The Patch RV is in St. Petersburg, Gulfport and the beaches collecting canned goods for Feeding America Tampa Bay. We're also having a great time meeting readers.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... the green machine?  The giant Patch RV – 31 feet long and 8 feet wide – is lumbering through the south Pinellas towns we cover. We are making stops at local events and visiting businesses and organizations. We are promoting Patch and collecting a ton of canned goods for Feeding American Tampa Bay.  Stop by, meet an editor and take home some of the swell Patch giveaways! Here's a look at our schedule for the rest of the week. Thursday, May 3 Friday, May 4 Saturday, May 5 Sunday, May 6

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Tie for Best Florist

Gulfport Florist and Thai-Rific Orchids win for best flower shop in Gulfport.

Gulfport Florist and Thai-Rific Orchids earned two accolades each from dedicated customers. The positive comments and five stars make these two businesses tops in their community. Congratulations! We will send bost of you Readers' Choice certificates of appreciation.

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