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Good morning Gulfport! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changed in Gulfport's newly approved 2027 city budget?
  • How will Gulfport's new garbage and recreation fees affect you?
  • What happens to flood cameras when USF's funding runs dry?

Also on today's calendar: Meet the Artist: Ashley Rivers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 77.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gulfport Council Approves FY27 Budget After Several Changes (thegabber.com) — Gulfport's new FY27 budget is set, keeping the property tax rate at 4.0258 mills while trimming funding for Flock license-plate cameras and a long-vacant Leisure Services director position. Council also boosted tree canopy funding slightly after residents raised concerns. Members declined a cost-of-living raise for themselves, and the next council meeting is Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
   

• Gulfport Council Delays Marina Rates, Approves Garbage Increase (thegabber.com) — Gulfport residents will see higher garbage, recreation, and Senior Center fees after City Council approved new rates, while delaying a decision on controversial marina increases. Council also funded plan review services, discussed a possible K-8 school, and postponed decisions on the former Lions Club property. The next council meeting is set for Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
   

• USF researchers developed flood monitoring cameras; now their funding is running out (wmnf.org) — Street flooding in Gulfport from Hurricane Idalia is one example driving a USF project that uses fixed cameras and a crowdsourced app to monitor dangerous water levels across Pinellas County. Most cameras are in St. Petersburg now, with one recently added in Clam Bayou, but researchers warn their federal grant ends in 2026 and hope local governments will keep the system running.
   

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  • Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
    Dates & Time: Wednesday, September 2 - September 23, 6:30 - 7:45pm Cost: $10 / Free for members Location: Burlington House, 1950 Burlington Ave N,… (Nextdoor 49th St)
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    It's about 1/2" or the size of my little fingernail with a white stripe on the side. It looks a bit bigger with its wings spread in the second photo… (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)

🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

  • Treasure Island weighs making library users pay (wusf.org)
  • Treasure Island Invests $12M in Storm-Resilient Public Safety Facility To Combat Future Floods (myq105.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Embarc Collective to expand presence in St. Petersburg (stpetecatalyst.com)
  • New bar Apt 34 plans to bring house party vibes to downtown St. Petersburg (tampabay.com)
  • Cade Allen home restoration complete; The Cade rises behind it (stpetecatalyst.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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