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Gulfport was the Largest Incoporated town in the county, if not the state, when it incorporated in 1910. Much of the land now in St. Petersburg was part of Gulfport?

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Our First Newspaper, "Sea Breeze", was Published in 1886?

Our First School opened in 1886? Mr. Norwood, of England, was our First Teacher, school was only held only three or four months a year. We had a school wagon to transport children from the surrounding areas.

Around 1907, Sam Renney caught and kept "Gators" to sell and to raise for hides? He had pens all over his yard at 4923 - 28th Avenue South.

Babe Ruth was only one of many famous people who called Gulfport home?

The Song "Coming In On a Wing and a Prayer" was written about the pilot of a B17 in WWII, John Cronkite of Gulfport?

The People of Gulfport moved their homes so often that in 1930 the City enacted a house-moving Tax of $100.00 in an attempt to stop or slow the trend?

The 90 Year Old building that houses the Gulfport Historical Museum was a Former Methodist Church?

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Gulfport Historical Society Invites You! World War II USO Show Friday, February 25, 2005, 7PM - Midnight @ The Gulfport Casino Ballroom Swing Band: "Flashback", Kate Smith', 'Andrew Sisters' Tickets $15.00 (No reserved seating, except pre-purchased table of 10) Limited Seating, Suggest pre-purchasing tickets at: Gulfport Chamber 727-344-3711 Judy Ryerson 727-343-9614 Small Adventures Bookstore and at the Gulfport Casino Costuming preferred, but not required-Cash Bar and snacks available