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Today in Gulfport: Budget Hearing, Harmonica Concert, Scattered Showers

It's Wednesday, Sept. 18! Here's what you need to know today in Gulfport!

Budget Hearing: Gulfport City Councilors are slated to unanimously pass the Operating Budget for FY 2013/14 tonight. The second public budget hearing is tonight at 7 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall. Councilors passed the budget during first hearing in just six minutes earlier this month. For more information check out the city's website.

20 Years of Harmonica Music Celebration!: Come out today for a concert and celebration at 2 p.m. at the Catherine Hickman Theater. Celebrate the Harmonica Club's 20th anniversary! Admission is $3.

Tim Dorsey at the Gulfport Public Library: Acclaimed Florida author Tim Dorsey will be gracing the library with his presence Thursday, September 19 at 7pm! Check out his new book Electric Barracuda and reserve your spot to hear him speak by calling Alex at 727-893-1073.

Sock Hop at the Casino: Get your tickets now for The Impacs at "Rock Roll N Remember" on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Advance tickets are $15, $20 at the door. Come out to the concert and sock hop on Friday! Click here to buy tickets in advance.

Rain a Strong Possibility: Rain chances for today, Sept. 18, remain in the 50 percent range for most of Tampa Bay. Forecasters anticipate scattered showers in the afternoon and evening hours. Expect a high around 92.

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