🌱 Patch AM: What did ghost hunters uncover before you visit VFW Post 39?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did ghost hunters uncover before you visit VFW Post 39?
• How many DUI arrests involved Gulfport officers in this Wolf Pack?

Also on today's calendar: Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Part Two: Are There Spirits in St. Pete's VFW POST 39? (thegabber.com) — If you’re curious about local hauntings, this piece dives into a detailed paranormal investigation at St. Pete’s historic VFW Post 39, then points you back home to Gulfport with links to The Gabber’s storm hub, downtown Gulfport webcams, and city council coverage. It blends ghost stories with reminders about where Gulfport residents can reliably track local news and hurricane updates.
   

• Pinellas deputies conduct Overnight Wolfpack Operation in memory of DUI victim (wfla.com) — Gulfport Police officers joined several Pinellas law enforcement agencies in an overnight DUI “Wolf Pack” operation aimed at catching impaired drivers and preventing crashes. The countywide effort led to 16 DUI arrests, more than 200 citations, and was held in memory of a Dunedin woman killed by an impaired driver in 2023.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport

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Saturday January 3

• Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival
  Corey Avenue , Corey Ave , St Pete Beach
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Chair Yoga
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
  10:00 am
• Story Time
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
• Christmas Eve: ALL CITY STAFFED FACILITIES CLOSED
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
• Madeira Beach Wednesday Market
  Madeira Wed Market , 15022 Madeira Wy , Madeira Beach
  10:00 am
• Madeira Beach Wednesday Market – December 24, 2025, Madeira Beach, FL
  Madeira Wed Market , 15022 Madeira Wy , Madeira Beach
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day: ALL CITY STAFFED FACILITIES CLOSED
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
• Christmas Day
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
• Cardio Drumming
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
  10:00 am

Friday December 26

• Feature Film: Love Actually
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Zumba
  Pinellas Park, FL Calendar Pinellas Park, FL 33781
  9:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

🗞 Nearby News

St. Petersburg

• Catalyze 2026: Councilmember Mike Harting (stpetecatalyst.com)

Clearwater

• 2 Bottlenose Dolphins, Visiting Baby Kangaroos Welcomed At Clearwater Aquarium (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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