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Today in Gulfport: Pub Crawl, Toastmasters Growing, Bacon Rising

It's Friday, August 9! Here's "5 things" you need to know Gulfport.

Beer Anyone?

Get your Gecko Pub Crawl tickets today! The sixth annual event kicks off Saturday from 5 - 9 p.m. with an after party at J's starting at 9 p.m. The pub crawl includes stop at six Gulfport locations including Cousin’s Pizza, J’s, Neptune Grill, O’Maddy’s, Salty’s and T & Me Tea Co. An after party will be held at J’s from 9 until 10 p.m. and will feature drawings for prizes.

Cost is $20 per person and includes a beverage at six Gulfport businesses. For more information check the event listing. 

Weekend Events in Gulfport

For a complete list of other local events, be sure to check out our "Weekend Planner."

Toast to the Toastmasters

Congratulations to the Gulfport Toastmasters! The group has outgrown their current meeting location and will begin meeting at the Gulfport Public Library every Wednesday night from 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Special thanks to Donna Kolody for sharing the good news in our "Announcements" section of Gulfport Patch!

What’s Up With Bacon Prices?

Wondering why you’re shelling out more for a pound of bacon these days? Turns out part of the blame is found in a “mysterious virus” that’s striking American pig herds, according to The Huffington Post. Retail prices for a pound of bacon have gone up about 14 percent since last year around this time.

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You Could Fry an Egg – Almost!

Hoping for a break from the heat? Keep on hoping!

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Tampa Bay’s steamy summer weather pattern continues today with highs anticipated to climb near the mid-90s in some areas. Afternoon storms are possible throughout the Bay with a 40 percent chance of rain likely.


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