Sunday, November 11, 2012
Check out our photos from the second annual Veterans Day Parade in Gulfport! Did you take photos too, upload them here!
Dozens of people lined the streets of Gulfport and cheered for veterans, organizations and other participants in the second annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Gulfport on Saturday. Army Lt. Col. Kathy Champion, an Afghanistan and Iraq War veteran and Gulfport native who received a service dog from the Paws for Patriots program was invited to be the grand marshal this year. Several local organizations like the American Legion Andy Anderson Post 125, Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and Veterans of South Pinellas County tossed beads and candy into the crowd. City departments also joined in the parade. Mayor Mike Yakes waved the American Flag high, Gulfport's recycling department sounded off and firefighters with the Gulfport Fire …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The second annual Heroes Weekend kicks off tonight with a casino night at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Here's what you need to know about all of the weekend events!
Vegas Style Fundraiser The Gulfport Casino Ballroom will turn into a high-stakes gambling casino with Vegas style games including poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, slot machines and Texas hold'em. Enjoy auctions, hors d'oeuvres, a full cash bar and live music. Proceeds benefit the Small Business Mentor Program at the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation. Veterans with I.D. cards get an extra $500 in ‘play money’ at the door. Please visit the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce for tickets at 4926 Gulfport Blvd. S. to pick up your advance tickets. Veteran's Day Parade Find a spot on Beach Boulevard by 4 p.m. on Saturday and cheer on participants. There will be dozens of floats including …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The second annual "Heroes Weekend" will be packed with a parade, casino games and beach volleyball benefit featuring members of the Gulfport Police and Fire Departments.
Heroes Weekend Attention veterans, friends and families! The second annual "Heroes Weekend" will feature fundraising events on November 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Gulfport. Last year, Marine and Stetson Law Alumni Javier Centonzio spearheaded the first annual Heroes Weekend with the American Legion Post 125, Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Gulfport. This year, the weekend will feature more sponsors, more events and more fundraisers. The Gulfport Merchants Association and VETSports are helping put on this year's events as well. Vegas Style Fundraiser To kick start the weekend, on Thursday, November 8th, the Gulfport Casino Ballroom will turn into a high-stakes gambling casino with Vegas style games including poker, blackjack, roulette…
Monday, September 17, 2012
Happy Monday! There's a lot of upcoming events including a candidates forum, mobile collection and chili cookoff. Check out today's "5 Things" and mark the dates on your calendars.
Vendors Needed: Organizers are seeking local businesses, artists and artisans to fill downtown Gulfport during the upcoming Veteran's Day Parade on Saturday, November 11. For more information contact Bob Worthington at (727) 916-8014 or Javier Centonzio at (913) 706-9340. Candidate 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. All are invited; doors open at 6 p.m. Candidates for the following races are slated to attend: US House Dist 13, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, County Commission, FL State House Dist 69, School Board. Chili Cookoff: Hurry! There's still time to enter your homemade chili or salsa in the Industrial…
Cherlene Willis
9:01 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
CJ! Awesome! So glad you were able to stop by Sunday's events in Gulfport! They really had A LOT planned this year! Can't wait until next year! more ›