We’d like to thank all of you that have come out and participated at Gulfport’s newest event, Gulfport Goes Green.  With the excitement of summer coming to a close the organizers of Gulfport Goes Green have decided to take some time to evaluate the how to bring more energy to upcoming Green Events.   Over the next several weeks we will be planning and organizing and putting together something even more wonderful before launching the newly updated Gulfport Goes Green in November!

Gulfport Goes Green takes a vacation until November!

See you then!

This month Gulfport Goes Green grows with several new community events.

• Book Swap hosted by Small Adventures Book Shop
• Computer Recycling at The Gulfport Technology Center
• Battery Recycling at The Outpost
• Clothing Swap by LocalShops1 to benefit the Salvation Army Woman’s Shelter (thanks to BoTiki for the space)
• Florida Blood Services was on hand accepting blood donations

Brief morning showers again greeted vendors and performers as they were setting up but quickly faded to a sporadically overcast day.   Several older computers and bags of batteries were turned over for recycling.  The clothing swap began with a generous donation of from Spinderella Steele. (Thanks Jenn) Lots of good clothing for people to browse.  The book swap was a success as many walked away with new reading material.

All these events will return bigger and better next month! Stay tuned as Gulfport Goes Green Grows bigger and better

Gulfport Goes Green was a quiet rainy day.  A few morning showers had people scampering about, but the sun shortly returned at it became a beautiful day.

Memorial Day weekend was a quieter time in Gulfport.  Many festivities in and about the bay area gave people many choices for what to do. still there was a constant stream of people coming through the area.

Saturday’s weather was sunny with a light breeze, exactly what was hoped for after the last windy Gulfport Goes Green. The Gulfport Police department even stopped past to say hello and get more acquainted with the event!

Hand Made Creations arrived and joined those that had pre-registered for the event. Their plants looked amazing!

With all the activities going on this weekend the shoppers were putting in a steady presence, though lighter than desired.

Gabe from Noisemakers entertained the passersby with a stream of consciousness montage of live guitar covers from every genre imaginable. It was an delight for the ears, be sure to ask him to play the Three Doors Down song.

Kilpatrick Produce put in their first appearance and it was very exciting to have them joining the market. It’s hard to get greener than fresh produce.

Normally sunny and peaceful Gulfport experienced stronger than usual winds that challenged vendors and visitors alike.

Kathy from Kathy’s Kreations says that vendors stationed towards the end of the road near the water had it the worst as the wind was blowing from across Boca Ciega Bay. Carl from C. L. Schneider added that despite the blustery weather they had a good success rate with the few people who did come out for the event. Leslie from the Gulfport Outpost saw an increase of people visiting her store.

The Next Gulfport Goes Green is April 25! See you then!