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What We Learned on Patch This Week
Here's a recap of Gulfport Patch's coverage this week.
- Pleasure Doing Business: Smokin' J's Real Texas BBQ: Meet this week's local business spotlight. Smokin' J's Real Texas BBQ
- Gulfport Residents Point to Wild Dogs for Cat Killing: Gulfport residents Al and Cindy Davis lost 9-year-old Chippie sometime Tuesday Feb 2nd or Wednesday Feb 3rd. A neighbor two doors town saw wild dogs outside his window and then found Chippie dead in his yard. Find out what Pinellas County Animal Services want people to know about wild and feral dogs in Clam Bayou.
- Gulfport City Council Candidates Question of the Week : This week we asked candidates Barbara Banno and Avrio Taylor some user submitted questions,““How long have you lived in Gulfport? In that time, how have you been involved in the community as far as active involvement, such as volunteering? As a part of this community involvement and the aspiration to represent the citizens, how many Gulfport elections have you voted in?"
- The Campaign Trail: Barbara Banno : We caught up with Gulfport City Council candidate Barbara Banno at a meet and greet and silent auction Tuesday night in Gulfport.
- First Responder: Officer Alex Falconeri: Officer Falconeri has been with the Gulfport Police Department for 24 years. Learn more about him in this week's First Responder Series.
- Living Well: A Primal Connection: Fresh flowers and cultivating a garden have hidden and positive effects for your mind, body and soul.
- Take a Hike!: Be inspired! Embark on a local journey in nature and celebrate Florida Hiking Trails Month.
- Moms Talk Q & A: Attention Gulfport moms. We want to know "With a full house, how do you find time for just the pair of you?" Post your answers in the comment section of Moms Talk Q & A.
- Boca Ciega Girls Use Strong Second Half to Knock Out East Lake, Advance : The Pirates girls basketball team is two wins away from a fourth consecutive state tournament berth. Boca Ciega beat East Lake 63 to 40 Thursday night. The Pirates will host Clearwater in a Class 5A Region Semifinal on Tuesday Feb. 15th.
- New Home Chosen for Chamber of Commerce : The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce will be moving to it's new location in less than three weeks at 4926 Gulfport Blvd. in the Gulfport Plaza.
- Anytime Pizza to Open Restaurant in Gulfport: The owners of Anytime Pizza recently bought Dominic's Pizzeria. This location will be the company's third location in South Pinellas County. Anytime Pizza is a family owned and operated business that began about 14 months ago.
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