5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Volunteers Needed, Candidates Forum, Blues Fest

Volunteers Needed: Organizers are looking for volunteers for the annual Tangerine Blues Fest and "Keep Gulfport Weird" Mini Triathlon on Saturday, Sept. 29th. To sign up for a couple hours at the blues fest contact Don at don@rsri.net or call (727) 328-2921.  If you would like to volunteer or if your business is interested in participating in the triathlon, please contact Gail Biron at (727) 893-1118.

Mini Triathlon: There's still time to register for the second annual "Keep Gulfport Weird" Mini Triathlon. We've attached the registration form on the article, "Get Ready for Gulfport's 'Keep Gulfport Weird' Mini Triathlon."

CERT Meeting: The Gulfport CERT Team is meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall.

Candidates Forum: The Gulfport Democratic Club and St. Petersburg Republican Club are hosting a candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m., at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Learn more about who's expected to attend in our article, "Meet the Candidates: Sheriff, School Board, County Commission and More."

Thursday Forecast: We have a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms today with a high of 86. Tonight we have a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with a low of 75.