GECKOFEST
It is GECKOFEST weekend! Gulfport’s 25th annual GECKOFEST promises a full day of family-friendly fun on Saturday, August 30th 10am-8pm. The streets of the waterfront village will be filled with live music, food & beverage vendors, art and craft vendors, and up close and personal street theater performances. Make plans to spend Saturday getting a little weird in Gulfport.
Dome Night at The Dalí
Experience “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before—inside The Dalí Dome’s 360° immersive experience. Inspired by Dalí’s visionary art, this multi-sensory show combines music, light, and imagination. Shows run select Thu–Sat evenings. Enjoy drinks from Café Gala inside The Dome. This experience offers—like Salvador Dalí’s art—a glimpse into creative worlds that are remarkably fantastically unconventional. $20-25.
Get tickets at https://thedali.org/dome-night-pink-floyd-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/
Visit Imagine Museum
Time is running out to take advantage of Imagine Museum’s summer locals deal! This summer Florida residents get discounted admission to Imagine Museum. Escape the heat in Imagine Museum’s 21 sparkling glass art galleries & Imagine’s popular Marble Scavenger Hunt. Bring the kids (or grandkids) for a relaxing family day, or treat yourself to a creative outing! $10 GA | $5 for students & educators. Offer valid though Aug 31st.
Learn more at https://tickets.imaginemuseum.com/events/563/detail/680297764e1f3004dd495bfc.
Spend Some Time Poolside
Head out to the Island Grille & Raw Bar for a sun‑soaked day poolside at this Tierra Verde waterfront gem! Enjoy $7 wristband entry for full use of the pool, loungers, and pool‑side tiki bar service. Feast on fresh seafood, hand‑crafted cocktails, steaks, raw oysters, live music all weekend, plus lounge vibes and boat‑in docks. Free parking, fun times—your ultimate Tampa Bay daycation spot.
Read our June/July cover story on this local oasis at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/the-island-grille-raw-bar/.
Support A Local Business
Many local businesses are still working to recover after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Peter Roos shares why it is so important visitors, locals and snowbirds support our local businesses on the beaches in our August/September issue. Read his feature including suggestions for local businesses you can support at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/businesses-on-the-beaches-need-and-deserve-your-support/.