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Spotted on the Gulfport calendar: Improv: Whose Line St Pete
Greetings Gulfport! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who’s on your March 2026 Gulfport City Council ballot?
- Why is Gulfport stuck in the middle of the Lincoln Cemetery fight?
Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Gulfportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Candidates for Gulfport's Ward I and Ward III Elections (thegabber.com) — Gulfport voters will pick new City Council members for Wards I and III in March 2026, with two candidates running in each race. The article explains why Vice Mayor April Thanos and interim councilmember Cosi Jackson aren’t running, outlines who is on the ballot, and shares key registration and voting dates plus where to find more Gulfport-focused election coverage. 
• Lincoln Cemetery Dispute Sharpens as St. Pete Reaffirms De-Annexation (thegabber.com) — Gulfport officials are pushing back as St. Petersburg formally reaffirms that historic Lincoln Cemetery lies within Gulfport’s city limits, leaving Gulfport publicly blamed while lacking a formal request from the private owner. City leaders stress property rights, say they’ve offered limited help before, and now want clearer legal guidance and talks with St. Petersburg and the cemetery’s owner to break the stalemate.
📸 Around Gulfport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport
★ Featured events ★
- Improv: Whose Line St Pete
Spitfire Comedy House, 1920 1/2, 1920 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg
7:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- 5th Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit
Private Residence. 5314 10th Ave S, Gulfport, FL
5:00 pm - Sureni Weerasekera - Coastal Comedy Night
Coastal Creative , 2201 1st Ave S , St. Petersburg
8:00 pm - Live Music at Tiki Docks Skyway
3769 50th Ave S , St. Petersburg
2:00 pm - Rob Lumbard and Michael Beck
The North End Tap House & Kitchen , 2908 1/2 Beach Blvd S , Gulfport
3:00 pm - DRV Gallery presents a Holiday Hat Party
DRV Gallery , 5401 Gulfport Blvd S , Gulfport
5:30 pm - Act 3: Neptune Grill - (6-9pm)
Neptune Grill , 5501 Shore Blvd S , Gulfport
6:00 pm - Temporary Sanity
The North End Tap House & Kitchen , 2908 1/2 Beach Blvd S , Gulfport
4:00 pm - Singers Songwriters Storytellers Showcase
Bayboro Brewing Co. , 2390 5th Ave S , St. Petersburg
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Feature Film: The Roses
St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
12:00 pm - Holiday Open House with the St. Pete Sax Quartet
St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
11:00 am - Tech Help
St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
2:00 pm - DJ Blackstar
RumFish Grill and Sports Bar , 6000 Gulf Blvd , St Pete Beach
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cute little Palm Warbler in the blue bird bath this morning.
I looked out the kitchen window and saw it land, grabbed my camera and got a couple of shots through the window. Gulfport 12/17/25 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street) - How many Cattle Egrets do you see?
How about White Ibises? And Wood Storks? (Plus there is one Great Blue Heron.) 28th Street Wetlands, Pinellas Park 12/9/25 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
🗞 Nearby News
Treasure Island
- Things To Do Dec. 18-25 in Gulfport, St. Pete (thegabber.com)
- Full Throttle NYE @ Ka'Tiki (thegabber.com)
St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg installs rainbow bike racks following state-mandated removal of Pride murals by FDOT (flvoicenews.com)
- St. Petersburg appoints first openly trans person to top city ranks (tbnweekly.com)
Clearwater
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