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This Week in Gulfport: Geckofest, Animal Fundraiser, Volleyball Clinics

It's Monday, August 26! Here's what you need to know this week, Gulfport.

Geckofest: 'Get Your Gecko On': Join thousands on Saturday, August 31 for the 13th Annual Geckofest in downtown Gulfport! The free family-friendly event is from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more information check out our article on Gulfport Patch. 

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.

Chili Cook-Off and Pet Pal Animal Shelter Fundraiser: 
Brentwood Senior Living Facility is hosting a Chili-Dog Cookoff on Saturday, August 31. Everyone is invited to come taste test chili-dogs, meet adoptable dogs and more at Brentwood from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information check out the event in our free calendar on Gulfport Patch. 

You’re Never Too Old: As we kick off another workweek, we thought a little inspiration was in order. Who better to inspire than the 72-year-old grandmother out of St. Pete who just earned her GED? Check out her full story on the Tampa Bay Times.

Hot Week Ahead: Hoping for a break from the rain and heat? You’re not likely to get it as the workweek gets under way. Forecasters at the National Weather Service’s Ruskin office are calling for rain chances around 30 percent as the week gets started with highs in the 90s. 


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