Free Ice Cream at the Fresh Market Today

Ben & Jerry's Scoop Truck will be parked at the Gulfport Fresh Market today!

The popular ice cream company Ben & Jerry's is giving away scoops of greek frozen yogurt at the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Tuesday, May 14, according to the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market's Facebook page. According to the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market's Facebook page, the Scoop Truck will be parked in front of La Cote Basque, 3104 Beach Blvd.,between 12 and 3 p.m. The Scoop Truck will be in the Tampa area now until May 24, according to the Ben & Jerry's website. Follow Ben & Jerry's on Twitter to see where they're headed after the market. _________________________________________________________________ Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

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Lori Rosso

7:08 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

For those who love ice cream you can always pick some up in Gulfport at Yummy's; T and Me and TLC Food Mart...you don't have to wait for this rare occasion   more ›

'Keep Gulfport Weird' Cookies at Fresh Market

You can find edible art every Tuesday at Southern Belle's Cottage Bakery at the Gulfport Fresh Market.

One of the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market's newest vendors is shocking guests with edible art you almost don't want to eat! Stop by Southern Belle's Cottage Bakery's space and you'll find beach scenes, fish, flip flops and "Keep Gulfport Weird" cookies wrapped and ready to eat. Audrey Rinker and her husband Jim, of New Port Richey, launched this small business just two months ago. "This has been a secret dream of mine", Audrey said. Although Audrey has been baking for 40 years, she didn't decide to sell her one-of-a-kind cookies until she retired. "We were in the printing business before," she said. Now, baking not only allows her to channel her inner Picasso, it also sooths her mind. Audrey has a neurological disorder that requires regular…

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Blood Drive at Gulfport Fresh Market Tuesday

The Florida Blood Services bloodmobile will be in town Tuesday. Donate if you can!

The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is hosting a blood drive with Florida Blood Services tomorrow, May 7, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked near La Cote Basque at the corner of Beach Blvd. and 31st Ave S. Blood and platelet donors will receive a free wellness check-up and cholesterol screening, as well as a $10 e-gift card to a location of their choice, redeemable at the Florida Blood Services/OneBlood.org site. About the Market:  The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is a year-round open-air market featuring fruits, vegetables and a wide variety of other foods; hand-made art and crafts; bath, body and wellness products; live music and more. Over 50 vendors and exhibitors participate each Tuesday. Hours are 9am to 3pm …

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Fresh Market Changes Leadership

As the Summer arrives, so does a new Coordinator for the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market.

Top Headlines: 101st Birthday, Lewd and Lascivious, Cat Photo Contest Winner

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Gulfport Patch!

Prometeo Inglesias-Bernal, of Pinellas Park, was known to the 13-year-old victim but was not a family member, Gulfport Police said. With flowers, a tiara and cake, Agnes Kinney celebrated her 101st birthday at the Gulfport Cenior Center. Mayoral Candidates Bob Worthington and Sam Henderson answered questions concerning the Human Rights Ordinance, abandoned homes in Gulfport and plans for a mooring field in the bay at the city-sponsored forum. Gulfport readers voted for Purrley in our "Craziest or Cutest Cat" Photo Contest on Gulfport Patch! Special thanks to everyone who shared photos of furry friends. Stayed tuned for the next contest. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Coordinator Daniel Hodge says the customer traffic was not enough to …

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Fresh Market Evening Hours Canceled

The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Coordinator Daniel Hodge says the customer traffic was not enough to warrant the extra work and expenses of putting on "Twilight Tuesdays."

For the past 5 months the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market invited guests out for a late night of shopping and cooking demonstrations in downtown Gulfport. For seven years thousands of people have come to Gulfport, once a week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to shop for local produce, handmade art, jewelry, flowers and more. This past fall, officials announced that the first Tuesday of each month the market would stay open until 8 p.m. to allow residents and visitors, who couldn't make it during the day, to enjoy the Fresh Market at night. Below is the announcement from Coordinator Daniel Hodge explaining why they will no longer continue "Twilight Tuesdays." "After carefully considering the experiences we’ve had with our Fresh Market evening hours…

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Daniel Hodge

12:28 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013

Thanks for your comments, Dharma. We actually "facebooked" it quite a bit, as well as posting on Patch, getting it in several event calendars online and in print, and running paid ads in the Gabber and the Tampa Bay Times. We covered as many promotional bases as we could, both paid and free. I'm sorry if you missed these.   more ›

Fresh Market, City Offices, Library Closed

The Tuesday Fresh Market is canceled today and city offices such as city hall, library, rec center and senior center are closed for the holiday. Happy New Year!

How are you spending the first day of 2013? Head to the beach, see a movie or even get a headstart on those resolutions by hitting the trails - all Pinellas County Parks will be open. And so will the parks in Gulfport! However, you might want to take note of who's closed on New Year's Day. Closed in Gulfport In observance of the holiday several government offices will be closed including the following in Gulfport: Sanitation pick-ups scheduled for Tuesday will be rescheduled to Wednesday, January 2. There will be no Wednesday yard   waste pick up on January 2.  The regular City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. - instead of it's usual date and time, which is the first and third Tuesday of the month. The Tuesday …

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Live Cooking Demo at Extended Fresh Market Tonight

A live cooking demonstration is planned for the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market during it’s “First Tuesday” evening hours on Tuesday, December 4th. By Daniel Hodge

Beginning 6 p.m., Chef James Clark will demonstrate the preparation of his own sun-dried tomato focaccia bread. Clark is the chef and owner of T and Me Tea Co. in Gulfport. He was previously a chef at the St. Petersburg Vinoy Resort. His focaccia bread is a crowd favorite at T and Me. He will take questions and offer food samples. Clark’s demonstration will be held at the outdoor courtyard adjacent to the former Salty Sal’s location (2930 Beach Blvd. South). (Clark’s demonstration was rescheduled after November’s “First Tuesday” evening event was cancelled due to inclement weather.) Other cooking demonstrations by popular local chefs as well as other events are planned for each “First Tuesday” evening at the Fresh Market continuing through…

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5 Things to Know Today

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Thanksgiving Celebrations, Fresh Market, Mostly Sunny

Thanksgiving is almost here! The Gulfport Senior Center is hosting a meal for members today and the Tuesday Fresh Market is sure to have gifts for the entire family. That and more in "5 Things to Know Today."

Thanksgiving at the Senior Center: The Gulfport Senior Center is hosting it's annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. Members of the Gulfport Senior Center can buy tickets for $6 at the front desk or online by clicking this link. For more information call (727) 893-1231 or (727) 893-2237. Pre-Thanksgiving Bash: Mark your calendars for the Pre-Thanksgiving Bash at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom on Wed, Nov. 21. All ages are welcome with admission just $10 per person. There will be lessons, live music and dancing. For more information contact SwingTime at (813) 840-3715. Fresh Market: Hurry! Get your holiday gifts before it's too late! There are only a handful of weekly markets until Christmas! The market hours are from 9 …

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