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5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Bash Tonight, Saturday Deals, Toys for Tots

Who's going to the Pre-Thanksgiving Bash tonight at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom! Burn off those calories before turkey day! That and more in "5 Things to Know Today."

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. Small Business Saturday: Gulfport Patch is putting together a list of local Small Business Saturday deals. If you're a local business owner, add your deal in the comments section in our story, "Small Business Saturday Deals in Gulfport." Toys for Tots: There are two local businesses in Gulfport collecting unwrapped toys for the "Toys for Tots" organization. Drop off donations at Liberty Tax Service at 4920 Gulfport Blvd. S. or T and Me Tea Company at 2908 1/2 …

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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: Teen Council, 4th of July Fireworks, Swing Night

Gulfport City leaders appoint Teen Council members, Fireworks on the 4th of July, Swing Night and more in "5 Things to Know Today."

New Members: During Tuesday night's meeting the Gulfport City Council appointed three new members of the Gulfport Teen Council. Here are the new members that will begin after current terms expire in August 2012: Lauren Harker (member), Dylan Bierworth (alternate member) and Andrea Hoyland (alternate member.) Fireworks: The annual 4th of July City of Gulfport Celebration will include fireworks, as always. The Gulfport City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to approve a contract for a $20,000 fireworks display to be fired from Williams Pier on the 4th of July. Pyrotecnico of Florida, L.L.C will provide the display. Board of Adjustment: The City of Gulfport Board of Adjustment will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall. To view the…

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