Community Description
Short Description: One of the oldest settlements in southern Pinellas County, Gulfport is located just off I-275, east of South Pasadena, bordered on the north and east by St. Petersburg and on the south by Boca Ciega Bay. Gulfport has easy access to the Gulf and the Inter-coastal Waterway, a 250 wet boat slip marina and 8 parks.
The annual budget is $24 million with unrestricted reserves of $5 million.
Local attractions include the Stetson College of Law (located in the Rolyat Hotel built in 1925), the Recreational Center and Multipurpose Senior Center, the only four-leaf clover farm in the world, a full-service Marina and the Gulfport Casino.
Nearby communities include South Pasadena (2 miles), St. Pete Beach (2 miles), St. Petersburg (3.5 miles), Treasure Island (4.5 miles), Kenneth City (4.5 miles), Tierra Verde (4 miles), West And East Lealman (5 miles) and Madeira Beach (6.5 miles).
Population: 12,860
Year of Incorporation: 1910
Location: West Central Florida
Median Home Price: $129,020
Tax Rate: 4.30
Taxes Levied (per capita): $149.75
Total Area: 2.8 square miles
City Hall: City of Gulfport
2401 53rd St South
Gulfport, FL 33707
727.893.1000; 727.893.1005 Fax
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Library: Gulfport Public Library
5501 28th Ave South
Gulfport, FL 33707
727.893.1074; 727.893.1072 Fax
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