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Gulfport

Mailboxes Eclectic slide show (350KB Flash)

Over-the-top mailboxes have become a point of pride for many residents of Gulfport. Take a look at some of these hidden treasures.
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Roberto Westbrook/Points South
The house on the corner of 27th Avenue South and Upton Street in Gulfport where Karen Gregory was murdered in 1984.

Uninvited Guest

Stephanie Bartolotta didn’t realize she’d be living with decades-old memories -- and some mysterious events -- when she bought her house in Gulfport.
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A Lingering Sense of Loss

Gulfport’s most notorious murder case is closed, but a shaken community can’t put to rest the memories surrounding the death of one neighbor and the conviction of another.
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Finding a New Home in the Land of the Free

The journey to U.S. citizenship is difficult, but immigrants say the reward is worth the struggle. Plus: A quiz by Chris Fong.
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In the Aftermath of Violence, a Wounded Community Slowly Heals

The shooting that killed Jeff Bossert also shook the sense of security many Gulfport residents felt. Now they’re seeking to restore their faith in their community.
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Anchored, But Not Tied Down

For those who live on their boats, life is measured by storms and square feet. Plus: A slide show by Roberto Westbrook.
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Roberto Westbrook/Points South
Harriet Commander and Marty Elman, both 70, dance at the Gulfport Casino on June 22.

At the Casino, Taking a Chance on Love

The dance floor offers more than the fox trot and waltz. It’s a place for senior citizens to form friendships and, just maybe, find romance.
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A Mother's Struggle

Sheril Holland saw her son wear long sleeved shirts in hot weather. She saw him spend more and more time in the bathroom. She battled with who Eric was becoming.
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Moved by the Music

Gene O’Brien is waiting to see where her life will lead. And while she waits, she dances.
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Points South: Stories from St. Pete