Gulfport Map
Gulfport is a city in Pinellas County, Florida and a suburb of St. Petersburg. The population of Gulfport was 12,527 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau wa 12,740. Gulfport is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area, the 21st largest MSA in the country.
The town was originally named Disston City in 1884 when Hamilton Disston purchased land here. The United States Postal Service would not recognize the name as it conflicted with a town in Hillsborough County. Instead, it was named Bonifacio. In 1890, the town name was changed to Veteran City. Finally, in 1910, the name officially changed to Gulfport.
Gulfport is distinguished by its high concentration of artisans inspired by the intense light and tropical scenery. A celebration the first Friday and third Saturday of each month called "Art Walk" attracts locals and tourists. Many street performers, artists and craftspeople show up to create a relaxed cultured atmosphere in the warm balmy evening breezes coming off the beach at the end of the street.
Nearby cities include South Pasadena, Indian Shores, Largo, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair.
In Gulfport
The Pearl Sea Dog Cantina Island Boat Adventures The Breeze Waterfront Cafe Gulfport Family Restaurant White Glove Car Service The Art of Massage Egmont Key Boat Cruise Touch Massage Inc Sunoco Gulfport Eugene Gomez-Regions Mortgage Loan Officer Walgreens Salon M The Golf Shop Salty Fly Charters