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5 Things to Know in Gulfport: End of Summer, Elvis in Gulfport, Free Meditation Class
Are you ready for the weekend? You should be! There's a lot going on in Gulfport! Here's what you need to know today.
End of Summer: Oh no! Summer is coming to an end. That's right. Pinellas County Public Schools begin on Monday. Here's what you need to know about the first day of school at Boca Ciega High School. Principal Michael Vigue says all students need to report to their Safety Net Teachers for a brief period to start the day. Safety Net Teacher locations will be posted throughout the school and on our website www.bocaciega.org . During the Safety Net period students will receive schedules and school forms that will need to be completed and returned ASAP. After the Safety Net period students will begin a BLUE Day schedule, periods 1,3,5, and 7. Our complete bell schedule with times is available at the bottom of the home page on our website. Offices will be back on their regular schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:50am to 3:00pm.
Summer Meditation Class: Ted Leitho is teaching free meditation classes the following Saturdays this summer: Aug. 18, Sept. 1 and 8 at the Gulfport Public Library. There is a sign-up sheet for anyone to register at the Reference Desk at the library at 5501 28th Ave. S. For more information, contact the reference desk at 727-893-1133 or 727-893-1073.
Saturday Art Walk: See what artists and vendors have to offer at the Third Saturday Art Walk from 6 - 10 p.m. in downtown Gulfport! For more information call 727-322-5217.
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Elvis in Gulfport: Get your tickets now for at the Catherine Hickman Theater on Sunday, August 19. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom or online at www.elvisconcert.com Learn all about Jim Jinelli in our story,
Friday Forecast: Oh no! We have a 30 percent chance of rain! Not bad, but it's Friday though! Anyways, we may see some scattered showers and thunderstorms today, otherwise, it'll be partly coudy with highs in the lower 90s. Tonight, we have a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it'll be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 70s.
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