The Gabber Newspaper

06/11/2026

Thank you, WMNF!

Local journalism isn’t disappearing without a fight.

After sounding the alarm earlier this year, Florida’s oldest independent weekly newspaper has an update and the community response may surprise you. Here’s where things stand now for The Gabber.

FULL STORY ⬇️
https://www.wmnf.org/the-gabber-follow-up/

06/11/2026

🫐🎶 Just 3 days away! 🎶🫐

Friends of The Gabber Newspaper is teaming up with The Blueberry Patch for an evening with Applebutter Express, all while supporting local journalism. 🌙✨

📍 The Blueberry Patch, 4923 20th Ave. S., Gulfport
⏰ Saturday, June 13, 7–11 p.m.
💵 $20 at the gate
🍻 BYOB + bring your favorite snacks

More info: thegabber.com/events2/blueberry-patch-bash-for-the-gabber-newspaper/

06/10/2026

"The Gabber Newspaper has served as the invisible glue across our multifaceted, beautifully quirky little paradise for 58 years, building communities with every story," said Susan Gore.

Keep hyperlocal journalism in South Pinellas by donating today at thegabber.com/donate

Read why The Gabber matters to Susan at thegabber.com/why-the-gabber-matters-to-me-susan-gore/

06/10/2026

🦀🌴 The forecast for this weekend? 100% chance of butter-dipped seafood and live music on Corey Avenue.

The St. Pete Beach Seafood Festival returns June 12–14 with a three day lineup of vendors and music. 🐟🏖️

Catch more details here: eventbrite.com/e/st-pete-beach-seafood-festival-tickets-1989333265348?msockid=32a7f1dda3f065f3222ae701a24e641

06/09/2026

Funky Flamingo owner Anita McLaughlin started a food pantry after the city shut down two free pantries several years ago. Since then, residents have been able to walk into her store, take what they need, and leave — no questions asked.

For most of the pantry’s existence, donations kept the shelves stocked. However, donations have slowed during the past year. As a result, McLaughlin has started rationing some items for the first time.

To help restock the shelves, Salty Pup launched a food drive for the Funky Flamingo pantry. Through the end of June, customers can drop off nonperishable food donations at Salty Pup. Then, the store will deliver the items to Funky Flamingo.

Read more about the food pantry and donations at thegabber.com/gulfport-businesses-team-up-to-fight-hunger-with-a-food-pantry/

(Photos by Trei Johnson)

06/09/2026

'The Hot Wing King' sees four q***r Black men as they prepare for a chicken wing competition in Memphis, Tennessee. But it becomes about so much more than that.

At its heart, the show is about family — not only the chosen family that is built but the obligations that come with it.

See 'The Hot Wing King' at American Stage through June 28.

Read more at thegabber.com/american-stages-the-hot-wing-king-is-fire/

(Photo by Chaz D. Photography)

06/09/2026

🐾💎 Casting Call: The Real Housepets of South Pinellas 💎🐾

Think your pet has main-character energy? Enter by June 19 for a chance to be crowned The Gabber's Pet of the Month. Then the public will vote to decide which furry diva takes the throne for June. 👑

Big prize announcement coming soon.

Submit your pet at the link: thegabbernewspaper.secondstreetapp.com/June-Pet-of-the-Month/

06/08/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Tampa Bay artists. Here are three South Pinellas art shows to check out in June.

🌈 'ArtOUT' is on view through June 30. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport.
💖 'JOY: Be Yourself and Be Proud' is on view through June 28. The Werk Gallery, 2210 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg.
💫 'REALM' is on view through June 28. FloridaRAMA Gallery, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg.

Read more about the artists and their work at thegabber.com/three-south-pinellas-pride-art-shows-to-check-out-in-june/

(Photos courtesy of The Werk Gallery, Chad Mize, and OUT Arts & Culture)

06/06/2026

Happy Pride, Gulfport! 🌈🦎

We love celebrating with you every year💌

Love, The Gabber Newspaper🫶

06/06/2026

"The Gabber Newspaper is not just a local business, it’s a central hub that brings the community together. It informs people in such a hyperlocal way that no other mainstream media outlet can (or even tries to)," said Joey Neill, The Gabber Newspaper's creative director.

Keep hyperlocal journalism in South Pinellas by donating today at thegabber.com/donate

Read why The Gabber matters to Joey at thegabber.com/why-the-gabber-matters-to-me-joey-neill/