COMMUNITIES VisitSPC.com/Communities GULFPORT BEACH Gulfport VisitSPC.com/Gulfport • Artsy, quirky and funky, Gulfport could possibly be the St. Pete/Clearwater area’s most underrated gem. The community’s downtown waterfront plays host to numerous unforgettable events throughout the year, including its annual Fine Arts Festival and the lizard-themed GeckoFest , a truly circus-like event held at the end of every summer that features street performers, live music and lots of people dressed in bizarre costumes. If you’re not in town for that particular event, you can still check out other events like First Friday Art Walk and Third Saturday IndieFaire Night Market , or the open-air Gulfport Fresh Market every Tuesday. Gulfport features plenty of dining options, with a free trolley taking hungry customers from Fortunato’s to the Neptune Grill , and some great laid-back waterfront bars, such as Salty’s Gulfport . There’s also a beach, with a playground and sand volleyball courts, anchored by the Gulfport Recreation Center , and the Gulfport Casino Ballroom , a historic event space located just steps away from Boca Ciega Bay. BOCA CIEGA BAY GULFPORT CASINO BALLROOM 44 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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