Gulfport, Florida -- The long-awaited community art project will soon take shape at Gulfport Square, the shopping plaza at the southwest corner of Gulfport Boulevard and 49th Street.

Banners emblazoned with the words "Community Art Project Coming Soon" have teased the locals for some time. "This has been a year in the process," Michelle Kotewa, the owner of the Liberty Tax franchise in Gulfport Square, says. Her office has the six art submissions, including the three winners, on display.

Pinellas County, Florida -- Those who think they are savvy consumers may think twice after hearing about the latest consumer scams. On Thursday, Nov. 7, the radio show “There’s No Place Like Home,” sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, will highlight protection against unscrupulous scammers.

The show features Deborah Berry, of Pinellas County Justice and Consumer Services. Topics include the latest consumer scams, how to find a licensed contractor, foreclosure prevention and charitable donations.

Gulfport, Florida -- I want to take the opportunity to discuss one of Gulfport's strengths with regards to our business community. While many cities are lucky to have their own Chamber of Commerce, we are fortunate enough to have three different groups representing businesses in the Gulfport area: the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce, the Gulfport Merchant's Association (GMA) and the South 49th Street Business Association (So49).