5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Voter Registration, Teen Council, Crime Watch Survey

Voter Registration: The Gulfport Senior Center will have forms and voting information available today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you plan on stopping by bring your driver's license or social security number.

Award Nominations: Nominate a young person for the Gulfport Teen Council Outstanding Youth Award by filing out the nomination form attached to this story and turning it into the Gulfport Recreation Center. For more information check out the story, "Gulfport Teen Council Looking for Outstanding Youth."

Crime Watch Survey: Organizers with the Gulfport Crime Watch are asking everyone to fill out a short survey in order to increase attendance and participation in their monthly meeting. Attached is a short survey encouraging your thoughts and ideas, including meeting days and times. Jeri Reed asks people to return the survey via email at jrvolunteer@aol.com or fax at (727) 327-0749. If you have any questions, email Jeri Reed at jrvolunteer@aol.com.

Watering Restrictions Still in Effect: On May 9, 2012 the Southwest Florida Water Management District issued an emergency Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage Order for the Tampa Bay Area. The order specifies that:

• Lawn and landscape watering is limited to one day a week
• Watering is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• All observed violations will result in a fine of $193
• Fountains may only operate four hours per day.
• Car washing is limited to once per week and only on the designated watering day for your location
• Pressure washing is allowed once a year or for necessary purposes
• Restaurants shall only serve water upon request

For more information call (727) 464-4000 or look up your authorized watering day.

Friday Forecast: It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 85 and a west northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 74 and a west northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.