5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Offices Closed, Black Friday, Holiday Lights

Gulfport Offices Closed: All Gulfport City offices will be closed on Friday. That includes Gulfport City Hall, The Gulfport Senior Center, Gulfport Public Library, Gulfport Recreation Center, etc.

County Offices Closed: Pinellas County government offices will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. For a complete list of what's closed check out "County Thanksgiving Closings" on the county's government website.

Black Friday: Who's braving the crowds this Black Friday? Anyone, anyone? Feel free to join in our poll "Is Black Friday Shopping For You?"

Holiday Lights: Everyone is invited to the annual Holiday Lights at the Gardens at the Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Holiday Lights at the Gardens opens up tonight at 5:30 p.m. Admission for the event is a recommended minimum donation of $2 per person and free for children younger than 12. Learn all about the family-friendly event in the following announcement on Gulfport Patch: "It's That Time of Year! Holiday Lights in the Gardens Opens This Week."

Friday Forecast: It'll be sunny with a high near 71. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 60.