Members of the Boca Ciega Yacht Club welcomed friends, family and neighbors to their annual "Fun Day" event on Saturday, April 27. Dozens of guests recieved free sailboat rides and tours of Boca Ceiga Bay! The Boca Ciega Yacht Club is a place to socialize, sail and learn about sailing. It features adult and youth sailing schools, free use of club boats for members, local sailboat races, social events, weekend cruises and a Sea Scouts Program. For more information about the Boca Ciega Yacht Club check out their website. Check out our photos from the event and feel free to add your own on this …

Check out these photos from Jim "Mack" McAvaddy! Mack shared these pics of "Boats of Boca Ciega Bay" in our Pics & Clips gallery! Thanks Mack! Remember, if you want to share your photos from around town, just add them to our growing gallery - Pics & Clips. Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

A group of passionate book lovers decided it was time to share their love of reading by building an official "Little Free Library" right here in Gulfport. Gulfport's Little Free Library officially opened on April 3 at 2414 58th St. S. Zora De Bodisco and Bill Gorman, members of the Circle of Friends and supporters of the Gulfport Public Library, decided to build the small free library to make quality books easily accessible to everyone. They first heard of the "Little Free Library" movement on the radio and quickly looked into building one of their own. The couple teamed up with homebuilder …

Did you spend the weekend at Gulfport Beach? Share your Aquamania photos with your neighbors right here on Gulfport Patch. Just upload your photos to this growing gallery!

The Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce gave former Mayor Mike Yakes a warm send-off during their mixer Thursday night at Tomlinson Park. Special thanks to Bob Schlesinger for sharing photos from the big celebration with your neighbors on Gulfport Patch! Want to share photos from an event? Add them in our "Pics & Clips" gallery on Gulfport Patch. Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

Check out these awesome photos and postcard designs from Michael Chapman! Thanks Michael for sharing your pictures from around town and the Gulfport Beach with your neighbors on Gulfport Patch. Want to share your photos with Gulfport Patch? Just upload them to our neighborhood photo gallery: "Pics & Clips." Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

Huge thanks to Bob Schlesinger for uploading several fun photos from the "Dance Just For Fun" in our "Gulfport Pics & Clips" neighborhood photo gallery! "Friends of the Gulfport Groove hosted a "Dance Just For Fun" at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom on Friday, March 1, 2013. Dozens of people came out to show off their signature moves and grace on the dance floor. Organizers presented the Gulfport Historical Society with a $477 donation from the dance during the Tuesday night council meeting," Schlesinger writes. Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

Special thanks to Phyllis Plotnick with the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library for sharing these photos of the construction of the Reading Garden! About the Reading Garden: The plan is to create a 1500 square foot Reading Garden west of the Gulfport Public Library's atrium. The garden will be a place for outside reading, studying, writing and meditation. It will also serve as a spot for poetry and book readings as well as social gatherings and celebrations. The Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library have already received in kind donations for the project including: Design …

Classic Chevy's, Ford's, Bentley's and more filled the Tangerine Greenway in Gulfport on Saturday. The Second Annual So Classic Car Show featured everything from a 1916 Ford Model T to a 1955 Bentley called "Her Mjstys." Danny and Pat Green, of Riverview, brought "Her Mjstys" to the show. Danny bought the 1955 White Bentley about two years ago from a museum. Since they, "Her Mjstys" has won about 75 awards. Danny says "Best in Show" is her most popular title. While this is their first time entering in the So Classic Car Show, they say they will be back next year. Gulfport Police Chief Robert …

What a year! In the past 12 months we've cleaned up after major storms - Tropical Storm Debby, welcomed a new city council member, celebrated many firsts, including Aquamania, and many popular parties, including St. Paddy's Day at O'Maddy's. Gulfport Patch snapped hundreds of photos this year and all of YOU guys uploaded hundreds more in our "Gulfport Pics & Clips" neighborhood gallery - 600+! It was tough, but we scanned through this year's photos and selected a few that really stood out in 2012! You can view complete photo galleries of these events in our column, "Viewfinder." Special …

Huge thanks to Kathy Clatworthy for sending in photos from the Boca Ciega Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade and the St. Pete Beach Boat Parade! Share your photos by uploading them on this article!

Children decorated ornaments, Santa visited with families and local musicians entertained guests at the annual Holiday Hoopla in downtown Gulfport on Saturday. Check out our photos from the event! Please, share yours too by uploading them on this photo gallery!

The ”Christmas Collecto-Rama…A Santa-Comes-to-the-South Holiday Antique Show” lured collectors and enthusiasts from Tampa Bay to Gulfport on Saturday. The indoor vintage holiday ornament and Christmas memorabilia show had a line out the door before they opened at 10 a.m. Check out photos from the event! 

While the Gulfport Post Office has changed, slightly, over the years, the location has been the same - inside the Gulfport Beach Bazaar on Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport. The counters are original and the P.O. boxes are at least 10 years old. We gathered a few photos of the Community Post Office and created this gallery. This week, many residents have been in and out sharing their memories and appreciation for the long-standing office. The new owners circulated a petition to keep the Post Office in Gulfport. Check out our related articles to learn more: Related Articles: Gulfport Post …

From the looks of the photos, the annual LocalShops1 Shopapalooza was a huge success. More than 100 businesses participated in the local alternative to Black Friday. The annual event was held at South Straub Park in downtown St. Pete on Saturday, Nov. 17. Check out these photos uploaded by founder of LocalShops1, Ester Venouziou. They were taken by Moorman Photographics in St. Petersburg. Thanks so much Ester for uploading these photos from your event in our "Gulfport Pics & Clips" neighborhood photo gallery!

Huge thank you goes out to Jeri Reed for taking some awesome action shots of the volleyball match between the veterans with VETSports and the officers and firefighters with the Gulfport Police Department and Fire Departments. Matt Moss also uploaded a great shot of two veterans with VETSports getting the ball back over. Thanks so much to both of you! The Inaugural Beach Volleyball Benefit helped raise money for wounded veterans and the Tampa family of fallen soldier Major David Taylor. Check out our photos from the match on this post! Did you take picture too, upload them here to share with …

Dozens of people lined the streets of Gulfport and cheered for veterans, organizations and other participants in the second annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Gulfport on Saturday. Army Lt. Col. Kathy Champion, an Afghanistan and Iraq War veteran and Gulfport native who received a service dog from the Paws for Patriots program was invited to be the grand marshal this year. Several local organizations like the American Legion Andy Anderson Post 125, Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and Veterans of South Pinellas County tossed beads and candy into the crowd. City departments also joined in…

Dozens of puppies, dogs, moms and dads packed The Art Village Courtyard Wednesday night. Participants hoped to snag the titles for best Doggie Halloween Costumes during the annual party and contest. They wagged their tails, greeted guests with barks and licks and of course, they showed off their costumes. Some were homemade, others storebought and put together with care. Check out our photos from the Doggie Halloween Contest! Did you snap photos of the evenings events? Upload any of your Halloween photos on this article!

The Gulfport Historical Museum hosted a fun-filled annual Birthday Bash celebration last weekend. The museum featured new exhibits including old books, family photos, old cameras and more. If you didn't stop by last weekend, you'll definitely want to swing by to see what's new. There are several new exhibits including: "You Don't Have to be Rich" "Gulfport's Naprapaths" Did you know in 1953, it cost about $110 a month to live in Gulfport. In the 1970s, a condo at Town Shore could go for $14,495 and a ticket to Disney World was only $5.75. Stop by the museum Monday through Friday between 2 and…

The annual Birthday Bash featured a raising of the flag by the American Legion Post 125, special performance of the "Star Spangled Banner" by Elizsbeth Brown Worthington and memorial dedication ceremony for Mary Atkinson, one of the founding members of the Gulfport Historical Society. The plaque is surrounded by three trees to represent the past, present and future, Lynne Brown said. The plaque reads, "Forever Volunteer." The event also feature the traditional Worthington Fish Fry, mullet toss and children's chalk art contest. Check out our photos from the event and upload your own right here!