Today in Gulfport: Food Pantry Donations, Uniform Debate, Bucs Blackout

Concert for Donations: Former Broadway Singer Victor R. Helou will perform a one-man show on Wednesday, August 28 at the Gulfport Senior Center. The price for a ticket is a non-perishable food item or small grocery gift card.

Volleyball Clinics This Week: BeVolley is hosting two more volleyball clinics at Gulfport Beach on Wednesday, August 28. The Junior Clinics are from 5:30 - 7 p.m. with Adult Clinics right after from 7 - 8:30 p.m. For more information about the clinics call the BeVolley Academy at 727-495-6696 and check out bevolleyacademy.com.

You Can’t Wear That: That’s what some Pinellas County high school students are being told about their own school-approved cheerleading uniforms. While the uniforms are OK for sidelines wear, they don’t make the grade in regard to school dress code policies. That means cheerleaders who wear their uniforms to class are now in violation of school rules, according to the Tampa Bay Times. What’s your take on this?

Bucs Blackout: Buccaneer fans who want to see Thursday’s final preseason game against the Redskins are going to have to shell out for tickets. The team has announced the game is blacked out due to a failure to sell enough seats for the game, TBO.com is reporting.

Time to Dry Out?: Waterlogged yards might get a break from the constant pelting of rain today Wednesday, Aug. 28. The National Weather Service says Tampa Bay only has a 20 percent chance of showers during the afternoon hours. The likelihood drops to about 10 percent in the overnight hours.