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Patch Minute: 'Manuscript,' Swing Dancing, Tennis Festival

What are you doing this weekend? Come out and support local actors, learn new dance moves and/or challenge a friend to a tennis match this weekend in Gulfport, St. Pete and the beaches. Check out this week's Patch Minute for details.

Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! Kick start your weekend and stop by the studio@620 in downtown St. Pete. MASS Productions presents "Manuscript" by Paul Grellong. Director Ryan James Monroe personally invites new and loyal guests to the shows this weekend in our video interview. Showtimes are Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students or seniors. For more information check out their website. In Gulfport, join in the fun and hit the historic dance floor at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom starting at 8 p.m. Friday night. Swingtime invites people of all ages to learn a few moves between 8 and 9 p.m. and then show them off with live music by "The Impacs" from 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $12 …

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5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Salsa, Sock Hop, Disney's Mulan Jr.

Are you ready for the weekend? Well, there's a lot going on staring with Salsa lessons at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom tonight!

Salsa Tonight: From first timers to advanced dancers, everyone is invited to Salsa tonight at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom starting at 6:30 p.m. Lessons are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. with general dancing. Admission is just $7 per person. For more information call (727) 893-1070. Sock Hop: Dance the Jitterbug, Swing and more on Friday, June 8 from 8 - midnight at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Swing Time presents a Sock Hop with THE IMPACS. Everyone is encouraged to wear 1950's attire! Admission is $12 per person at the door. All ages are welcome. Learn more at www.SwingTime.info or call (813) 840-3715. Also, no partner is needed! Show up, ready to dance! Disney's Mulan Jr.: The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy presents Disney's Mulan Jr. on …

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5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Teen Council, High School Musical, The Impacs

Gulfport Teen Council meeting tonight, Musical begins at Boca Ciega High School, Rock 'n' Roll Swing Dance and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Gulfport Teen Council: The Gulfport Teen Council monthly meeting is tonight at 4:45 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall. View the meeting agenda on the City of Gulfport's website. To learn more about the Gulfport Teen Council click on the Gulfport Rec Center's section of the City's website. Musical at Boca Ciega High School: The Boca Ciega High School Pirate Players will present the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 10-12 at 7:00pm in the main auditorium at Boca Ciega High School.  Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults (children under 5 are free). Rock it in 50's Attire: Mark your calendars for the Rock 'n' Roll dance at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom on Friday, May 11. The event with Swing Time begins at 8 p.m. with a …

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5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Trolley Market, Spring Bash, Swing Dance

Trolley Market Square Concept to be discussed tonight, Register for Corn Hole Tournament at Art Village Courtyard and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Trolley Market Square: Community Development Director Fred Metcalf will talk about the Trolley Market Square Concept for the Tangerine Greenway at tonight's 49th St. S. Business Association's monthly meeting. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. For more information email so49web@aol.com or call Jeri Reed at (727) 439-5381. Everyone is invited to the meeting. Corn Hole Tournament: Have you registered yet for the Corn Hole Tournament at the Art Village Courtyard this Saturday? Red Hot Tiki and Yummy's is teaming up to bring you hot dogs, hot sauce and hot competition at their Spring Bash on Saturday, May 12 starting at 11 a.m. The event includes beer and food specials and a corn hole tournament …

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5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Swing Night, Documentary Showing, 'Best of the Road'

Swing Dance Lessons, Live Concert and more at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom tonight! Check out our daily post "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Swing Night: "Eight to the Bar" will be performing at tonight's Swing Night at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom! Tickets are $15 for dance lessons and live entertainment. There will be a full cash bar. Organizers say the event is open to all ages and you don't have to have a partner. The Shim Sham Lesson is from 6 - 7, Swing Dance lesson is from 7 - 8 and the live concert begins at 8 p.m. Documentary Showing: Students, school volunteers and staff are invited to the free viewing of "Sharkwater," a documentary, at Boca Ciega High School on Wednesday, April 25 after school. Organizers are accepting donations too.  After the event all proceeds will then be donated to www.savingsharks.com a foundation to help stop shark finning. Is Gulfport the "…

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Swinging at the Gulfport Casino

Wednesday nights at the Gulfport Casino gets people dancing the night away to big band sounds.

Every Wednesday night, the Gulfport Casino Ballroom takes a trip back to the era of big bands with their Swing Dance night. Dancers both young and old come out to swing the night away to classic hits. Before the dance starts at 8 p.m., there are two lessons from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help those new to the swing scene learn a couple steps to get them started. Tickets for the dance are $7 and students get a buy one, get one deal that allows them to bring a friend for free or come back the next week without paying. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is located at 550 Shore Blvd S., Gulfport. Contact the Casino at 727-893-1070 for more information.

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